In this episode, Joe and Sam reflect on the past year and discuss their favorite moments at their retro video game store and arcade bar. They also share their game of the year picks and discuss their expectations for the upcoming year. The market report highlights the top-selling items at the shop, including Gameboy games, 3DS hardware, and PS3 games. The conversation also touches on the possibility of pop punk-themed pinball machines and provides an initial review of the Analogue Duo console. In this conversation, Joe and Sam discuss various topics including their review of the Analogue Duo, their thoughts on Pokemon card collecting, the position of Xbox in the console wars, and a comparison of the power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. They also share closing remarks and shoutouts.

Takeaways

The Analogue Duo is a reliable piece of hardware for playing TurboGrafx and PC Engine games.

Card collecting, including Pokemon cards, is a popular hobby that can be likened to gambling.

Xbox's position in the console wars is debated, with personal preferences and exclusive games being key factors.

The power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World each have their own unique appeal.

Rad Junk expresses gratitude to their staff and gives shoutouts to other content creators.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Year in Review

05:51 The Analogue Duo and End of the Year

14:11 Game of the Year

20:36 Disappointing Games

27:43 Looking Forward to 2024

31:38 Market Report

40:18 Pop Punk Pinball

49:11 Analog Duo Review

50:36 Review of the Analogue Duo

54:02 Discussion on Pokemon Card Collecting

56:05 Debate on Xbox's Position in the Console Wars

01:02:11 Comparison of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World Power-Ups

01:05:03 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts