Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Kingy is joined by Drisk as they cover the topic of hidden gems on the ZX Spectrum.   It's all to common to chat about the top 50 titles. What about the underdogs which are every bit as good?  This episode is dedicated to them. Games covered in the episode are:-   Mighty Magus Tornado Low Level Brainstorm Worse Things Happen at Sea Rapscallion Roller Coaster Strike Force Cobra Contact Sam Cruise Mutant Monty Alchemist As some bonus content, there is also a review of Andy Remic's sequel to Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict called "Load 2".  Stay tuned after the main episode to listen to Kingy share his views on it. Check out the movie site here - https://spectrumaddict.wordpress.com/category/spectrum-addict-load-film-2/   Links mentioned in the show:- Dragons Lair: Legend Captain MaCaw by Auld Games Kingy's Remake of Brainstorm for Windows Kingy's words on Rapscallion   Follow RGDS on Twitter @RGDSpodcast Follow Kingy on Twitter @UVTkingy Follow Drisk on Twitter @TheDrisk

THIS IS THE BBC MICRO   In this episode, Kingy is joined by Vic from Ten Pence Arcade Podcast to go over this loved but less spoken about 8-bit home computer. The lads go over their own personal experiences of the system and go through their chosen list of favourite games.   Show notes:- Play a vast collection of BBC games in your browser at :- www.bbcmicro.co.uk - this is an awesome site.  Also check out Richard Broadhurst's  amazing arcade ports by typing his name in the search.   Granny's Garden for PC link - http://www.4mation.co.uk/cat/granny.html If you fancy a Windows remake of Imogen - check out http://www.ovine.net/ for their brilliant version of it. Vic recommended any BBC enthusiasts to visit https://stardot.org.uk/forums/  for a great community keeping the spirit of the system alive. Drisky recommended http://www.elitehomepage.org/ for everything Elite. Kingy mentioned the Exile Novella for those who never got a chance to read it back in the day - http://www.inventivity.co.uk/exileami/novella.htm

The Drisk and Kingy return for an epic second part of this series. We enter the 90's, we enter the age of 3D racing. Be sure to listen to our previous episode (part 1) to get the full appreciated of this series.  It's been a long journey, but we @RGDSpodcast think the lads have included a killer list of games in this discussion.   The games included are:- Indy 500 Hard Drivin' Stunt Car Racer F-Zero Lotus Turbo Esprit 1 & 2 Road Rash Virtua Racing Mario Kart F1GP Daytona Ridge Racer Sega Rally Need for Speed Gran Turismo Crazy Taxi MSR Burnout 1&2 Project Gotham 2 Outrun 2   Show note links:- Info on Stunt Car Racer TNT mod:- http://hol.abime.net/2345 Take That playing Virtua Racing:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx7YBHEWBHQ&feature=youtu.be       Follow us on Twitter @RGDSpodcast Follow Drisk - @thedrisk Follow Kingy - @uvtkingy          

SEGA Megadrive at 30    Paul, Aaron, Ric and Garron talk about their memories of the SEGA Megadrive as this mighty console turns 30, from their introductions to the console and it’s various add ons to the games they remember the most.    This is the third of our Megadrive trilogy, take a listen to the previous two shows if you have missed them.    Follow the team on twitter at  @RGDSpodcast  @RetroRic79 @TheDrisk  @aaronub4t  @retroshmuper    And on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/   Some links mentioned in the show.  Ric’s Megadrive youtube mods https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8VJrmNeF-HgXLcg8hYfDWhh8cBUL6jPZ   Our chums over at maximum power up have a great show about SEGA power magazine check it out here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/maximum-power-up/id981147074?mt=2&i=1000382179945 

Continuing on with our celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of the Sega Mega Drive, Matt Lambourne is joined by our very own Richard Yaxley and with very special guest Darren Browne aka King Monkey.   Follow the lads on twitter - @lambomat @retroric79 @kingmonkey25   The games discussed in this episode are:- Aladdin https://segaretro.org/Disney%27s_Aladdin   Battle Mania Daiginjo https://segaretro.org/Battle_Mania_Daiginjo   Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse https://segaretro.org/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse_(Mega_Drive)   Devilish: The Next Possession https://segaretro.org/Devilish:_The_Next_Possession   EA Hockey https://segaretro.org/EA_Hockey   Flicky https://segaretro.org/Flicky   Gunstar Heroes https://segaretro.org/Gunstar_Heroes   Hellfire https://segaretro.org/Hellfire   Insector X https://segaretro.org/Insector_X   Jordan vs Bird: One on One https://segaretro.org/Jordan_vs_Bird   Kid Chameleon https://segaretro.org/Kid_Chameleon   The Lost World: Jurassic Park https://segaretro.

Welcome to the first of several episodes that RGDS will be releasing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Sega Mega Drive in Japan, hosted by our very own Matt L.   The Mega Drive was a big hit amongst fans of the early grey import scene, and we thought there was nobody better to guest on the show than Colin Dimond, the former co-owner of the infamous Console Concepts import store, based in Stoke-on-Trent during the late 80’s and early 90s.   Colin gives his expert insight into the impact the MD had on the import scene, where the MD lays amongst its competitors of the time and the legacy it left on the industry.   This is a fascinating conversation, and if you enjoyed Colin’s last appearance on RGDS in EP 197 (The Golden Age of Imports), you’ll simply love this one too.   #KeepItImport   @Lambomat @RGDSPodcast   All music on this episode is sourced from YouTube channel - Savaged Regime.   The author reproduces famous video game tracks (particularly Mega Drive) using the MD’s own Yamaha 26

Play Expo London - Bonus Show  Garron is  joined by Andy Brown MD of Play Expo and they chat about the London Expo on 11-12 August including a couple of reveals.   Take a look at the website for more information.  https://www.playexpolondon.com    Venue  Print works  Canada Water Surrey Quays Road  SE16 7PJ 

In this episode, Drisk and Kingy chat about the lesser spoken titles in the genre of platform games on the Commodore Amiga. It may have been an over-saturated category, but there were some of the best games on the system contained within. The chosen games were (hyperlinks are within title): FLOOD SCOOBY AND SCRAPPY DOO TOKI SWITCHBLADE 2 HARLEQUIN PARASOL STARS SHADOW OF THE BEAST 3 SUPERFROG RUFF 'N' TUMBLE   TOKI - AMIGA VS ARCADE VERSION  TOKI FOR ATARI 7800 Follow the show on Twitter @RGDSpodcast Follow Drisk on Twitter @thedrisk Follow Kingy on Twitter @UVTkingy      

Welcome to episode 224 of RGDS Podcast, and in this episode we sit down to discuss the import war of the 32-bit era, Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation.   In a modern day top-trumps, Matt Aguilera sides as champion of PS1 and Aaron White puts up his dukes to protect the honour of the Sega Saturn. Popular opinion during their heyday would see PS1 win this battle hands down, particularly if sales figures have anything to do with it. However as more and more have sample the delights of each machine over the years, we feel the debate is once again wide-open.   Host of the show Matt Lambourne plays the role of independent adjudicator as the champion of each console choose their favourite titles from 11 different game genres to determine which is the greatest machine of the 32-bit age.   Stay tuned to this one, hilarity ensures as two grown men reignite playground style petty squabbles and we re-visit some amazing games of one of gaming’s greatest generations.   Contact us -   @RGDSPodcast @Lambomat @Matt_Aguilera @Aa

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time Kingy and The Drisk look at how the video game racing genre has evolved over its 45 year history. This is part one that looks at the racing genre from it humble beginnings through to the end of the 1980's Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast   Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#ABDzCLRseXOieLg8.99

Hello Retro Gamers and welcome to episode 222 of RGDS. This episode is dedicated to discussion the many Mental Health problems experience by many of us within the Retro Gaming community. From addiction, to depression and dealing with the difficulties that every day life can bare upon us, we discuss it all and leave no topic off the table. If you believe you that your mental well being has been impacted by one of the subjects on today’s show, please reach out to some you trust. Discussing the matter is the first step towards making it better. Resident RGDS host Matt Aguilera, who has dealt with a mental health issues for much of life has given the following book recommendation to people who wish to help themselves to improve their life. We hope that this episode is a useful resource for people who don’t have someone to talk to about their issues, and realise that you are not alone. Book recommendation -  Lost Connections: Uncovering the real causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions - by Johann Hari

Crash, Your Spectrum/Sinclair & Sinclair User were 3 of the best selling and much loved ZX Spectrum magazines in the 80's. Rising from the emerging industry of home computer games, these giants wrote the rule book in video game journalism.  Retro Gamer writer Graeme Mason joins Kingy and discusses the rise and fall of these publications and chat about their fond memories of them. Follow RGDS on Twitter - @RGDSpodcast Follow Kingy on Twitter - @UVTkingy Follow Graeme on Twitter - @wizwords   Crash Magazine Scans https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine Your Spectrum Scans https://archive.org/details/your-spectrum-magazine Your Sinclair Scans https://archive.org/details/your-sinclair-magazine Sinclair User Scans https://archive.org/details/sinclair-user-magazine   Grame's article on cover tape wars http://www.wizwords.net/the-spectrum-covertape-wars/#.Ww6LL9KPKM8   Unclear User Parody http://www.crashonline.org.uk/19/unclear.htm   Knight Lore Map https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/games-maps/k

0 Dec 15, 2017 Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. Yes its another mega show, where we your humble hosts discuss and battle out the best game released in 1986.  It's an amazing year chock full of all time classics..  So come and join us to a  happier, simpler time where social networking meant going down the pub and fast food meant your Mum making you beans on toast. Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Garron - @RetroShumper Ric - @RetroRic79 Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#ABDzCLRseXOieLg8.99

    In this bonus episode Garron,  and The Drisk talk to Craig Turner all about the upcoming retro event Revival - Generation X on the 19th and 20th May in the Walsall Football Stadium (Near Birmingham UK) Post code WS1 4SA So come and get your tickets at https://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk/  before they sell out. This event is going to be really special, so come and listen to the show, to hear the many reason why.  

  In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the often forgotten scene of the Amiga Public Domain and Shareware scene, that in many ways kick started the vibrant Indie scene we see today. So come and join us as Kingy and Drisky take you through ten great examples of the day.  We have also collected up these amazing games (and many other favourites that didn't me the show) as well for you to enjoy on an emulator.  See it as the ultimate coverdisk.  Please give these classics a try, we love to hear you memories or what you think of the games. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-7NHRid7DmCF8FG5XL-Gru5niiF2-Dr/view?usp=sharing Also we discuss a favourite Disk magazine of the day Grapevine and have collected up every one.  This really was for many of us the internet of the day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2oijgNVwuk7IykXCsRTJA_rAzguv4dk/view?usp=sharing To play the games and disks you will need an emulator such as Win UAE. http://www.winuae.net/download/ You will also need the Kick Starters and Rom which

In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the Gateway into any game its controller and how since its beginning it has evolved over time. The Drisk hosts with Andy and Garron as we chat all about the many great (and not so great) controllers there has been over the years. @RGDSPodcast @TheDrisk  @Gettwodachoppa @RetroShumper   Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#XkCdH6q4ijYbcs6V.99 Show Notes: We will try to link photos of many of them on our Facebook group area.  

In this bonus episode Garron, Kingy and The Drisk discuss all about the new film by Steven Spielberg.   Written by Ernest Cline a fellow retro geek, the film and book celebrates all of popular culture of our childhood. So come and listen as we talk about the film and tread lightly around the book. Enjoy Show Notes: In the book Wade writes his own Atari VCS game called the Stacks.  Someone has turned that into a real game than is emulated here... http://2600online.com/stacks.php Ernest Cline explains every game referenced in the book (Please note only watch this if you have read the book: https://youtu.be/zglevXKpJGY  

In this episode, Garron, Paul and Gordon chat about their love for Tabletop and Handheld gaming. This includes all the classics such as Nintendo Game & Watch, Casio gaming watches and a lorry load of LCD & VFD gems. Grandstand, Epoch & Tomy are but a few names we will all be familiar with. As said in the show, there are some really brilliant simulated versions of the games discussed. Here are the links: Hipopotam's digitalised collection of handheld and electronic games http://pica-pic.com Madrigal's Simulator's http://www.madrigaldesign.it/sim/index.php BMX Flyer (Web based simulator) https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/497410 Mini Munchman https://mrtnrowe.itch.io/mini-munch-man-emulator Other links of interest:- Pocketeers information http://www.masters.me.uk/pocketeers/completelist-pocketeers.htm Merry Go Zoo (Not Merigozu as Kingy misheard) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wss1xmpoNp4 Follow us on Twitter... @RGDSpodcast Garron - @retroshmuper Paul - @TheDrisk Gordon - @UVTkingy    

In this episode of RGDS, it’s less talk about games, and more talk about how we play them! Andy hosts a fatal 4-way with Garron, Matt & Ric to discuss their gaming collections at large, how they setup their multiple gaming systems for use at home and what specialist equipment they use to get the job done. From real hardware, emulation, imports and Sony Trinitrons, this episode has it all and is well worth a listen for hints and tips on how to arrange the Ultimate Retro Gaming Setup. @RGDSPodcast @Gettwodachoppa @RetroShumper @Lambomat @RetroRic79   In episode music -    Title track - “It doesn’t matter” (Sonic Adventure 2)   13:00 - “Iron Blue Intention” Castlevania: The New Generation)   44:40 - “My Earth’  (GROWL aka Runark)   1:14:10 - Title Theme (MUSHA Aleste)   1:33:30 - “After Burner” (After Burner 2)   1:43:10 “Top Gear Remix (Snes) - Track 1 Synthwave / Retrowave Remix” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA7a_EEgwrw

  In this episode, Gordon and Andy chat about "new" Zx Spectrum Games, in which a snapshot selection of titles are chosen since the Spectrum's demise in 1992.  The homebrew scene is very much alive and hundreds of games have been released since the 8-bit system ceased in its production.   The featured games are:   Crystal Kingdom Dizzy Remake https://zxart.ee/eng/software/game/arcade/adventure/dizzy-vii-crystal-kingdom-dizzy-2017/   Cannon Bubble http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0017573   Alter Ego http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi   Speccy Bros http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi   Xelda - Quest for the Golden Apple http://andyspeccysite.simplesite.com/   Mighty Final Fight http://zx-dev-conversions.proboards.com/thread/23/mighty-final-fight   Metal Man Remixed http://www.olegorigin.org/metal_man_remixed.html Paul's Metal Man YouTube review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTQFKbIPJvg   Castlevania - A Spectral Interlude http://spectralinterlude.com/ Official soundtrack