ARGcast #198: Retro Gaming Esports w/ Arda Ocal of ESPN
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Hit the ice, ARGonauts! ESPN esports commentator (and ARGcast fan) Arda Ocal comes on the show to share his thoughts on where retro games fit into the world of competitive gaming. And Candice Shane comes back on the show with her lovely commentary, including a story on how she catfished her brother through a create-a-player mode. The news this week kicks off with our brutally honest opinions on the return of Tiger Electronics. That's followed by the Halo PC port bringing back retro sounds, DuckTales Remastered returning to digital stores, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare putting their own spin on Tamagotchi. The Stage of History celebrates the beloved hockey title NHL ' 94 (along with Arda's own love for it). And don't forget to also grab our game code giveaway for 3,000th Duel for Nintendo Switch. These '90s handheld games are making a comeback and available for preorder right now Halo: Combat Evolved PC Players Are Getting New Retro Sound Options DuckTales: Remastered is quack… we mean, BACK on digital storefronts! The most disturbing video game cosmetic is this Call of Duty Tamagotchi that feeds off your kills Follow David | Follow ARGcast Find episode clips on our YouTube playlist! Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Check out our Patreon to help support the show and get cool perks along the way. Also, join the Discord room to chat all things retro gaming.
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