Living in the Retro Arcade

Joel McLaughlin
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  • VIDEO GAMES
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.

  1. FEB 16

    Living in s Retro Arcade Episod 126 - Mattel Handheld Electronic Games

    I talk about the Mattel Electronic games of the late 70s and early 80s.

    8 min

  2. FEB 9

    Living in a Retro Arcade: Atari 600/800XL in Movies and TV

    I talk about the multiple films that the Atari 600 or 800 XL were using in film or on TV.

    14 min

  3. JAN 19

    Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 154 - The Computer Used in the Movie Explorers from 1985

    Today I talk about the computer that powered the Thunder Road from the movie The Explorers!

    16 min

  4. JAN 12

    Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 153 - The Computers of WarGames.

    Today I talked about the computers used as props and in the production of the 80's classic movie WarGames!

    21 min

  5. JAN 5

    Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 152 - The Computer used in Weird Science

    Today I am going to talk about the rare computer that was used by Gary and Wyatt to create Lisa in the movie Weird Science

    16 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Living in a Retro Arcase Episode 151 - Retro Arcade Gift Guide for 2025

    My top ten gifts for retro arcade people! See you in 2026! Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

    20 min

  7. 11/03/2025

    Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 150: Intellivision Sprint and More from Atari

    I talk about the currently up for preorder Intellivision Spring from Atari and more

    13 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    Living in a Retro Arcade Ep 149 - Where I have been!

    Sorry for being away for a while but fitness has been my priority but I hope to get back to some gaming before too much longer. Check out my stuff from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

    7 min
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This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.

Information

  • Creator
    Joel McLaughlin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joel McLaughlin
  • Show Website
    Living in the Retro Arcade

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