The Obsolete Network

The Obsolete Network features all of Obsolete Gamers web series including The Obsolete Gamer Show, Alt F4, M.A.M.E. of the Game, The Gamer Profiles Show, The Obsolete Gamer Experience & Beneath the Surface. Here you can find articles and information as well as links to all our shows.

Geek Salad 010: Jamey Stegmaier ( Stonemaier Games)

April 24, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

On our tenth episode we interview, Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier games about his passion for creating fun and engaging board games including Viticulture, Euphoria, Scythe, and Charterstone. https://stonemaiergames.com/about/jamey-stegmaier/ [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Unusual Adult Site Searches and Sexy Patreon Winfalls

April 20, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Randy came across some interesting top searches on popular adult sites and J.A. looks at some of the more sexy Patreon accounts. [...]

Scythe Boardgame Review

April 17, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We review the tabletop game Scythe designed by Jamey Stegmaier and published by Stonemaier Games. [...]

You don’t get the show #31: Are Nazi taking over video game communities?

April 9, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

With yet again all the focus of gun violence being blamed on video games we look at toxic and hate-filled environments found within video game communities and the different between trash talking and hate speech. We also expose an article that claims Steam communities have a Nazi problem. [...]

IQ: Are you a loser if you wack it to a video game?

April 5, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

There’s a lot sexyness in video games from characters to all out sex scenes but if you can’t remain master of your own domain does that make you a loser? [...]

Clickbait Countdown Show: Those boobs are Super (Mario)

April 2, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We countdown weird and sexy stories from the video game world including, the game so smooth it was banned from PSN, Super Seducer, a shower curtain for your phone, Twitch new dress code rules and Super Mario boobs! [...]

IQ: Who still calls 1 900 Numbers

March 30, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

With all the various ways you can meet people and find adult entertainment we were surprised to find there were still active and used 1-900 numbers. [...]

Geek Salad 009: Goodbye Toys R Us

March 26, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We dedicate a special episode to saying goodbye to our beloved toy store, Toys R Us. We talk memories of going to the store as kids as well as the pro’s and con’s of Toys R Us during it’s time and why it is closing its doors. [...]

IQ: Is it wrong to kill kids in Fallout

March 25, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

It is on thing to play either a good guy or a bad guy in a video game, but are there some lines that should never be crossed? [...]

You don’t get the show #30: Video game violence, Trump and Beer

March 19, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

With the recent mass shooting tragedy the debate on whether video games are violent has reared its ugly head once again and even our president has gotten in on it. On our show we discuss violence in video games and why it is often used as an easy scapegoat. Oh and we talk craft beers too! [...]

Richie Knucklez on todays arcade goer

March 18, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We asked retrogamer, Richie Knucklez about what kind of customers visit his famous arcade. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Sex and PSN Live

March 17, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Apparently there is a segment of the population that likes having sex on PSN Live, throwing their sexyness in all our faces. [...]

Geek Salad 008: Scythe, PAX EAST and the Accell Docking Station

March 14, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

On this episode we review the table top game, Scythe from Stonemaier Games and beg for Jamey Stegmaier to come on our show. We also open box the Accell usb 3.0 docking station and talk about Randy’s upcoming trip to PAX East. [...]

IQ: Spacey WTF

March 13, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

With all the sexual harassment going around we sadly realized what was really bothering us. [...]

Charterstone Tabletop Review

March 2, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Randy reviews a pretty cool legacy tabletop game from designer, Jamey Stegmaier called, Charterstone. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Tifatan X2

February 27, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We talk about and review the semi-adult themed game, Tifatan X2 a game so fun we would play it even without the nudity. [...]

IQ: Should we talk about the recent retrogaming controversies?

February 23, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We are well aware of all the comments revolving the recent retrogaming controversies involving, Billy Mitchell and Todd Rogers so we asked, should we discuss them. [...]

Geek Salad 007: Charterstone & Cancelled MMOs

February 16, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We discuss the unique and fun tabletop game, Charterstone and J.A.’s love/hate relationship with shooting based MMORPG’s. Finally we go through some cancelled MMOs and what lead to their downfall. [...]

I paid for in game boobs

February 15, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We discuss a strange microtransaction in the game, the saboteur that lets you by boobs. Also, J.A. discusses his distain for stripclubs. [...]

The Inappropriate Questions Show: IQ of 1

February 5, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

In IQ we ask questions in and out of the gaming world that may or may not be appropriate. All of that is for you to decide. [...]

Johnathan Fatal1ty Wendel on eSports today vs yesterday

February 1, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Pro gamer, Johnathan Wendel akak Fatal1ty talks about the differences in eSports through the years. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Dirty Sexy Mosh Pit

January 30, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

In our outside of gaming segment we talk about this awesome music festive where people get down and dirty, literally. [...]

The Obsolete Gamer Show: Ben Gold

January 23, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Ben was a pro gamer and legend at 16 and a member of the inaugural U.S. National Video Game Team. In our extended interview, we discuss what it was like being a gamer during the 80’s, appearing on That’s Incredible and meeting, Walter Day for the first time. If you like classic gaming nostalgia this episode is for you. [...]

Clickbait Countdown Show: I’d play that game even without the nudity

January 16, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We discuss some of the most interesting sex scenes in videos games, review a game we would play even without the nudity and marvel at the idea that some people love having sex on PSN live. [...]

Greg Street on defining fun in video games

January 14, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

Lead Game Designer for Riot Games, Greg Street talks about how one defines fun in video games. [...]

It’s a Panty Party

January 11, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We review a very weird game called Panty Party and amazingly it is not what you might think it is. [...]

The Obsolete Gamer Show: Richie Knucklez

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We start our new season dedicated to Retrogaming with the King of the Arcade, Richie Knuckles. Fans of Retrogaming will know him from his gaming achievements, the documentary film, King of the Arcade and of course, Twin Galaxies. In our extended interview, we discuss his experiences running a successful arcade, being a retrogamer and his awesome collection of arcade cabinets. [...]

West of Loathing Review

January 5, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We review the wonderfully wacky western themed game, West of Loathing. [...]

James C Burns talks about acting and his process

January 3, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We talk with actor James C Burns (Call of Duty, Coldwater) about his acting process. [...]

My Everquest account bought me a big screen TV

January 1, 2018January 2, 2018J.A. Laraque Comment

We talk about the good ol days of Everquest when you could sell your account and buy real life items! [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Sexy Video Game Ads

December 29, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We look at some sexy video game advertisement from classic games. [...]

Our boardgame wish list from GenCon

December 27, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We discuss our top picks of tabletop games from GenCon. [...]

Jordan Weisman on what makes a good game good

December 27, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We talk with Jordan Weisman about his opinion on what makes a good game. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Play Overwatch on Mei’s boobs

December 23, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We find a interesting mouse pad that should be on every Overwatch, Mei fan and fan of boobs Christmas list. [...]

Just Nuke Cobra Island

December 23, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

While discussion the top Christmas toys of all time we wonder why didn’t someone just nuke Cobra Island. [...]

Billy Mitchell on Gamer Negativity

December 23, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Billy Mitchell on the negativity of some gamers. [...]

The other purple monster

December 23, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

While reviewing the top Christmas toys of all time we run across a problem with Barney. [...]

Aaron Varkonyi and the keys to being a first time indie developer

December 14, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Indie developer, Aaron Varkonyi shares some tips for first time developers. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: House Party to sexy for Steam

December 5, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We take a look at the adult themed game called, House Party that was so raunchy, Steam had it censored and replaced with a “approved” version. [...]

Paula Powered on playing for Geeks and Non Geeks

December 5, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We talked with the video game music based band, Paula Powered on what it is like preforming for gamers and non-gamers. [...]

The Real Reason for the Leappad

November 30, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Sure, they say the Leappad was created as a learning tool for kids, but we think we know the real reason it was created. [...]

Clickbait Countdown: Shag a Gamer

November 29, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

J.A. Laraque goes undercover at a video game website that claims they can get you a date and get you laid. [...]

Wii U take it to your Bathroom

November 24, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Was the Wii U’s best feature being able to take it with you to the bathroom? [...]

Billy Mitchell talks about the truth behind King of Kong

November 21, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

In our interview with Billy Mitchell he discusses how he was made to be the villain and what people did not see in the, King of Kong. [...]

Mixing MMA with Shopping

November 16, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

With Black Friday coming up we discuss mixing two hobbies that sometimes match up with each other. [...]

Geek Salad 006: Tabletop Kickstarters, West of Loathing and Richard Garriott

November 14, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Randy shows us some really interesting Tabletop related Kickstarters, J.A. reviews West of Loathing and we showcase, Richard Garriott in our Gamer Profile. [...]

Blair Reyburn: There is no dichotomy in gaming culture

November 13, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Blair Reyburn discussing gaming culture and how it is viewed from within and from the outside. [...]

Clickbait Countdown Show: Sex literally killed me

November 6, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

We countdown some of the weirdest and sexist stories in and outside of gaming. The episode we look at the mobile game, Booty Call, discusses an adult website looking to keep a Netflix show afloat, a recent study that shows that gamers have better sex than non-gamers and finally a man that dies due to sex. [...]

You don’t get the show #28 We all need Video Game rehab

November 1, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

This episode we go over some of the warning signs video game rehab facilities say to watch for and quickly realize, according to them, we all need rehab. Randy also has a new rant about Star Wars Battlefront 2 micro-transactions. [...]

The Nintendo Wii Makes me feel fat and Violent

October 24, 2017J.A. Laraque Comment

Ah the Wii, the system that made me swing wildly at my friends and feel fat and out of shape. [...]