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[Ferrio]

There's already an OT topic on this, but since it's a gaming related marathon I thought it would be better suited over here. Mods feel free to lock it if you think it's redundant.

https://www.twitch.tv/shoutfactorytv

In syndication from 1982 to 1984, Starcade was a groundbreaking game show where contestants competed in classic arcade video games, such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga and Centipede. It aired on WTBS (now TBS) and, as the first of its kind, it set the stage for future video game-themed TV series and served as a platform for introducing new arcade games to the public. The show was created by Jim and Mavis Caruso and JM Production Company, and hosted by Mark Richards and Geoff Edwards.

If you're interested in watching a snapshot of video gaming history as well as mocking it along the way you should come check it out.

 

[kulapik]

WRONG PETER

https://clips.twitch.tv/LightEntertainingRedpandaPraiseIt

 

[abolisher6812]

Peter got exactly what he deserved when he chose not to play Bump N Jump.

 

[Samus4145]

I was expecting WCW Starrcade

 

[gunstarhero]

Heidi is a liar. She never played Tutankhamun.

 

[GDGF]

Used to love Time Pilot in the arcade days<3

 

[sainrub]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

 

[MrCunningham]

Fuck yeah, Starcade!

 

[Rowleyfan3620]

This is so great. Thanks for sharing - enjoying this at work!

 

[Rowleyfan3620]

What would a modern Starcade be like?

 

[Nyteshade517]

surprised Nickelodeon hasn't made a new version of Nick Arcade or anything

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Oh wow, this is an 80s show.

 

[DeadTrees]

Ah, Starcade, the only show where arcade game manufacturers exploited Reagan-era deregulation to broadcast 20-minute ads to kids contestants of all ages play today's hottest video games for prizes!

Some of these lighting/wardrobe/haircut combinations were better off left to oblivion, though.

 

[The Elite]

What would a modern Starcade be like?

Everyone would be sponsored and have dumb nicknames.

 

[Kintaco]

So sad Travis didn't win.

 

[Frozenprince]

This is 80's as shit my god

 

[BBboy20]

I didn't know this existed.

 

[jett]

Seeing something like this makes me wonder what the gaming industry would be like today if it hadn't crashed back then.

 

[Tiger Mask]

I'm pumped!

 

[JCX]

Used to watch this on the early days of G4

 

[Delio]

Man this reminds me of the times watching gameshows on Nickreboot. Having the chat there made it instantly better.

 

[Fuzzy]

They need to do the Canadian show Video & Arcade Top 10 in the future. Shit ran from 1991-2006. IIRC a GAFer was on it back in the day.

 

[BBboy20]

........I never heard of these games before.

And now realize I never knew what those Sidesteppers were named....

*sinks in corner*

 

[e0n]

So many one-sided wins...

 

[Mudron]

What the hell is up with the show pitting 12 year-olds against 35 year-old dudes with pornstaches?

 

[BBboy20]

What the hell is up with the show pitting 12 year-olds against 35 year-old dudes with pornstaches?

Were they even looked up on as that back then?

 

[Mudron]

What the hell is up with the show pitting 12 year-olds against 35 year-old dudes with pornstaches?

SERIOUSLY WTF

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Never heard of this until now and I can't stop watching. This is the perfect show.

 

[Ferrio]

I loved crystal castles, I sucked but I loved it.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

YEAH!

 

[AdventureMike]

I haven't seen this since G4 aired it. I miss that channel (back in the days when this was actually shown on it)

 

[Kalor]

I just started watching and this is great. Donald is way too excited about beating this 12 year old.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

ALRIGHT! YEAH!

Damn it, Donald.

 

[AdventureMike]

Vector games....vector games as far as the eye can see

 

[Ferrio]

Ya Donald you stomp that kid into the ground.

 

[Kalor]

So much for playing good.

 

[redmetal86]

How many times have they played Angler Dangler so far?

 

[whatever6352]

I was expecting WCW Starrcade

Likewise. Leaving disappointed.

 

[Ferrio]

https://clips.twitch.tv/WonderfulRichMonitorTwitchRPG

How?!

 

[Kei-]

WRONG PETER

https://clips.twitch.tv/LightEntertainingRedpandaPraiseIt

Damnit Peter. You can tell it's Mattel, it's swell.

 

[Daigoro]

how have i never heard of this before?

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

MmmHmm

 

[Mudron]

WHAT IS IT WITH THIS SHOW?

 

[Yukinari]

Do you keep the emotes if you sub once or no?

 

[Hispanicguy]

Never heard of this show but I can't stop watching!

I died when Kevin won a gift card for Wrangler Jeans, lmao

 

[GodParticle]

I watched this back in the day heh

 

[Fuzzy]

Did the host just hit on a 7th grade cheerleader?

 

[redmetal86]

Did the host just hit on a 7th grade cheerleader?

https://clips.twitch.tv/InspiringFamousKathyDoritosChip

Missed a couple of seconds at the start.

Also Sa Ra with all those wins until the end.

 

[bonesquad]

This is amazing. Well, not all in a good way like only asking the one woman what her husband does for a living, or introducing their resident salami - I mean swami in a racist Chinese voice for some reason... but then there's the high school kid who when he grows up wants to be a "street performer in San Francisco". Come on son. Aim a bit higher (no offense GAF street performers in San Francisco).

 

[Lizard with a ladder]

Damn it, Bill.

That was hard to watch.