Basement Arcade: Pause Menu
Welcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! The show where we hit pause, sit back and just chill. Join host Ben Magnet and a guest or guests as they talk about video games both retro and modern! When we say any and all video game topics we MEAN all video game topics. Nintendo, consoles, handhelds, anniversaries, E3, E.T. and more! You name it, we want to talk about it. Tangents and rants aren't only welcomes, they're encouraged!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 99 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Good Ol' Days w/ Bill Tucker (A Gamer Looks At 40)
Remember back in the day when things seemed a little easier? Well, Ben and Bill do! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben is joined by Bill Tucker, host of the A Gamer Looks at 40 podcast, and they sit …
Super Sonic Collecting W/ G To The Next Level
SSSSEEEGGGAAAA!!! SEGA super fan, G To The Next Level, makes his glorious return to Pause Menu to talk with Ben about all things SONIC! Sonic fans have been enjoying a resurgence of the blue blur, so…
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction!
Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
IT'S MARIO TIME! Ben sits down with Ryan Eleopoulos as …
SONIC ROLL w/ Anthony Thorp
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Let’s get ROLLING! On this episode of Pause Menu, Ben s…
Physical Games w/ Patrick Brickhouse
Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
Pat’s Back! In his never-ending quest to get that mythi…
Q1 + Q2 2024 - Pause Menu Quarterly
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It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake…
Talking MORE Books w/ Retro Game Books
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Books are awesome! And they’re even better when video g…
SPORTSBALL Games w/ Urinating Tree
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On this all new episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu,…
Q4 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review
Hey Fake Nerds! It's the show led by our very own Ben Magnet to discuss video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
Ben brings Ryan on board for a full discussio…
Q3 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake…
Boss Fight Books w/ Gabe
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Ever wanted to read a book about one of your favorite v…
Making a Gaming Magazine w/ Ryan Burger (Old School Gamer Magazine)
Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
You’ve heard Ben mention that he writes for them on eve…
Selling, Trading, and Working Games w/ Eli (NormanBatesJr)
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Games are expensive today. It’s a common fact, but one …
The Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephan Reese
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Want to go back in time to talk about the most famous v…
Q2 2023 - Pause Menu Quarterly
Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
It's The Pause Menu Quarterly! Here, the boys of the Fake…
Game Remasters/Remakes We Love w/ Mint Blais
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On this episode, Mint Blais makes her glorious return t…
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 2
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Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kb-iwq4ecwk
Due t…
Summer Game Fest 2023 Discussion Part 1
Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
Due to recording errors, this is a Part 1 of what will …
Making Games (Copper Jacket) w/ Nick M of Monsoon Studios
Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!
Want to know more on how to make your own NES game? Wel…