Episode #110 - CineThrust

Episode #110 - CineThrust

Author: Coin Rejects November 4, 2025 Duration: 1:54:07
This is the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 wrap-up episode. Hear about what games held up at the show, which of our games got a 9+ million point high score and which game monitor blew up. Also listener feedback and our ever entertaining gameroom updates. Enjoy!

For anyone who has ever been captivated by the glow of a CRT monitor and the distinct click of microswitches, Coin Rejects-Classic Arcade Podcast offers a deep dive into the enduring world of arcade cabinets. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a practical and passionate guide to the entire lifecycle of these iconic machines. Hosted by the team at Coin Rejects, each episode feels like a conversation with knowledgeable friends who have grease under their fingernails and history in their heads. You'll hear detailed accounts of the hunt for forgotten cabinets in basements and warehouses, the meticulous process of bringing a battered machine back to its original glory, and the ongoing care needed to keep these complex pieces of electronics running. The podcast naturally explores the camaraderie of the collecting community, shares stories from the golden age of arcades, and provides genuine insights for anyone curious about starting their own collection or simply wanting to better appreciate the games they once played. Whether you're a seasoned restorer or someone who just misses the sound of quarters hitting a coin tray, this podcast connects the past's pixelated adventures to a present-day hobby full of discovery and satisfaction.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode #119 - Mazer Blaze Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:32
In this episode, we talk about what repair took us a long time to start, but was not as bad as we anticipated? Also, what custom controls do we like the best? And find out who among us got a new game (or games) the past…
Episode #118 - Ice Cold Sake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:05
In this episode we talk about the 1983 Taito classic, Ice Cold Beer. Hear all about our strategies, thoughts on the cabinet and how many balls we put into the hole. Enjoy!
Episode #117 - Canyon Bummer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:40
This episode is a listener feedback extravaganza! We discuss common, and uncommon, two-player simultaneous games, recap a super-secret (or maybe not-so-secret) arcade trip and talk about which games we can actually play…
Episode #116 - The Record of the Beast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:53
This is a special, out-of-sequence Game of the Episode episode. We were invited to the Digital Jazz Arcade by our friend Sam McNear to play Midway’s Jr. Pac-Man which was released in 1983. Along the way, we talk about Sa…
Episode #115 - Championship Violence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:58
Rev your engines and protect your radiator because this month we are playing Demolition Derby by Bally Midway and released in 1985. Enjoy!
Episode #114 - Golden Age of Weed Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:43
We got another update and feedback episode for you. We hear from our friend, Island Pirate, talk about styles of point scoring in games and our ever enjoyable game room updates. Enjoy!
Episode #113 - Galaxative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:50
This month we play the 1979 classic, Galaxian. Was this the first color game? Is this a Bronze Age game? Who of us is the worst Galaxian player? Listen and find out. Enjoy!
Episode #112 - The Back Door Arcade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:07
What is the color of your favorite game’s back door? Where would a good destination for a potential Reject-a-palooza be? Why would buttons crunch when you push them? Some or all of these questions may be answered in this…
Episode #111 - Sprogites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:12
Run, coward! This episode we talk all about the tauntingly, difficult Sinistar by Williams. We talk about the gameplay, graphics, controls and the ever elusive cockpit version of the game. The big question is, which one…
Episode #109 - Blaster-dized [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:22
Can you get to paradise? We sure try in this episode, where we play and talk about the Williams/Vid Kidz classic 1983 game, Blaster. Hear about what console this game was originally targeted for, whether or not Geech lik…