In a special guest interview episode of Arcade Bookshop, Bryce and Caleb speak with Nicolas Obregon, author of the Inspector Iwata Series, which currently includes Bluelight Yokohama, Sins as Scarlet, and Unknown Male. Obregon talks travel writing, what it's like growing up with multiple origins, and how being well-traveled influences writing. The guys also discuss how video games and books lend from each other, and whether video games should be considered culturally vital, just as much as books or film.  Check out Nicolas Obregon's books anywhere, or on obregonbooks.com.   Stay tune ..read more

Your miniature answer to the full-length episodes of Arcade Bookshop! Every week we take about 30 minutes to catch up on video game progress, book progress, video game news, writing and publishing updates, and more! Today we talk briefly about the eclipse and conspiracy theories, a more detailed conversation about the new Sand Land video game based on Akira Toriyama's manga of the same name (coming out 4/26!), and our thoughts on the new Fallout TV show.  Don't forget Arcade Bookshop will be at 3 Rivers Comicon in Pittsburgh the weekend of June 1st! We'll have tons of stickers available i ..read more

In Episode 18, our video got jacked up and we're temporarily back to audio-only! No worries, we should be back with video for StarTropics in two weeks. Also, Bryce and Caleb talk about those stupid TikTok videos they made back in the winter. In the core of the show, the guys talk about The Sound and The Fury by William Faulkner. Bryce talks about how he tends to analyze his literature differently depending on how it's presented; overall, Caleb turned out to be much more observant and analytical through this novel, because of its notorious difficulty which completely disabled Bryce. The guys ag ..read more

Your miniature answer to the full-length episodes of Arcade Bookshop! Every week we take about 30 minutes to catch up on video game progress, book progress, video game news, writing and publishing updates, and more! Today we talk new games coming very soon, print gaming magazines and how superior physical media is to digital, a little bit of conspiracy theory, and more publication news with some sweet deals at Cemetery Dance Magazine! Don't forget Arcade Bookshop will be at 3 Rivers Comicon in Pittsburgh the weekend of June 1st! We'll have tons of stickers available if you stop by to chat.&nbs ..read more

In a special guest interview episode of Arcade Bookshop, Bryce and Caleb speak with Jeffrey Voccola, author of Kings Row, as well as Bryce's old writing professor and college advisor from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.  The conversation includes discussion of avenues and pains involved in submitting your writing for publication, how technology impacts writing and students, as well as a fantastic dive into the development of Voccola's novel, Kings Row.  Purchase your copy of Kings Row by Jeffrey Voccola on Amazon or barnesandnoble.com.   Stay tuned next Monday for a brand n ..read more

Your miniature answer to the full-length episodes of Arcade Bookshop! Every week we take about 30 minutes to catch up on video game progress, book progress, video game news, writing and publishing updates, and more! Today we talk about publication and rejection news, our thoughts on certain rejections, and where we want to see our writing. We also play "Things That Aren't Contra," where we have to save two books and games from being eliminated from existence.  Regular episodes of Arcade Bookshop air every other Monday. Listen to a brand new special feature episode coming Monday, 4/1! We i ..read more

In Episode 17, it's the first regular episode of Arcade Bookshop with video! However, video is only available if you watch via YouTube at this time. Also, Bryce and Caleb talk about whether or not interactive stories should be considered video games. In the core of the show, the guys talk about A Memoir Blue, the interactive story / video game playable on all platforms. The guys dissect the metaphors and visual events of this game that has no words, names, or dialogue. It's truly a beautiful game, which the hosts considered to be sort of a visual poem in its deep action prompts and emotional a ..read more

Your miniature answer to the full-length episodes of Arcade Bookshop! Every week we take about 20-30 minutes to catch up on video game progress, book progress, video game news, writing and publishing updates, and more! Today we talk about updates to Stardew Valley and what it means for us who admire the game from afar. We discuss the brand new poker-roguelike-deckbuilder game, Balatro. We touch on Dune: Part Two and staving off a pee for long movies. Then we settle in with writing thoughts and publication news, with an announcement of Bryce's impulsive travel plans.  Regular episodes of A ..read more

In a special guest interview episode of Arcade Bookshop, Bryce and Caleb meet the host of their favorite retro gaming podcast, Remember The Game!  The conversation includes a little bit of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth chat, followed by Adam's history with and development of Remember The Game alongside his comedy career. The boys talk about the joys of podcasting, the importance of showing up, and just being nice to each other. Adam even talks about his experiences dabbling in fiction-writing.  Listen to Remember The Game wherever you get your podcasts, and consider subscribing ..read more

Your miniature answer to the full-length episodes of Arcade Bookshop! Every week we take about 20-30 minutes to catch up on video game progress, book progress, video game news, writing and publishing updates, and more!   Today we talk about the shutdown of Rooster Teeth and the loss of Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama. We touch on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reviews, Mario Day announcements, future episode ideas, and publication news!    Regular episodes of Arcade Bookshop air every other Monday. Listen to a brand new Special Feature this coming Monday, 3/18, where we interview A ..read more