Valentine’s Day is around the corner and no one can accuse us of holding back the love as we discuss why the PS3 may emerge as a powerhouse console in 2008! Plus, a fan request results in a commitment from Tim and Ray that the fans should appreciate!
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 Ep. 16: PS3 Love [23:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Ep. 16: PS3 Love [23:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I’ve never shared this on 2P START!, but a couple of years ago I decided to build from scratch a MAME arcade machine that was a reproduction of the 1983 Mario Bros. arcade game. It was a ton of work but it now sits proudly in my home as a testament to my accomplishment. Thanks to the wonders of eBay, I was able to secure an original Mario Bros. marquee, bezel, and coin door salvaged off an original arcade machine, as well as some reproduction side art that looks really sharp. The only departure from the original is the control panel which I modified for 2 players with a 6-button layout instead of the original 1 button. This allows for greater flexibility in playing other games. Check out the early entries in the blog to see each step of the process or just check out the final pics. There are also pictures of my brother’s Donkey Kong 3 cabinet which I helped him build once he saw how awesome mine was.

Don’t care about Brawl? Well, this week we discuss the games to look forward to beyond Brawl for the Wii. We’ve also got Trivia For You, Comic Talk, Suggestion Box, and the Black Doom Award!
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 Ep. 15: Beyond Brawl [25:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Ep. 15: Beyond Brawl [25:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I thought I’d share some photos I took of the Arcade Museum I went to while I was in San Francisco a couple weeks ago. The place is called Musee Mechanique (warning: the link contains annoying, looping sound effects) and it’s at Pier 45 on Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s nothing spectacular, but it’s free and it’s kind of fun to see the old arcade machines, many of which aren’t really games at all, more like mechanical shows. The best part is that you can drop quarters into any machine you wish and play (or watch) the different games. I had no idea this place was there, but it was a neat surprise to run into and a fun little diversion.