Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Gordon and Garron take a trip memory down lane to the seaside arcades of their youth, chatting about their early arcade experiences as they were growing up.  Why not take a look at our gaming series where we discuss what we feel are the best games of that year.     Arcade Club If you like arcade games then you will love this  https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk   Ten Pence Arcade Podcast  http://tenpencearcade.co.uk   Japanese Arcade Rhythm Games Check out some of the games Garron mentions  on the show  https://youtu.be/T87abayXNNY    Revival Generation X 2018 This great event takes place on the 19-20 May https://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk

 Hello and welcome to another fantastic episode of RGDS.  This time we interview a true legend, with the brilliant Jon Ritman. Jon, the man behind such classics as Head Over Heels, Batman and Match Day games gives us an in-depth interview spanning across his full career.  He is a true gent and I guarantee you will adore this in-depth interview.  Show Notes: The ZX81 book that taught Ritman Basic in 1 week was Sinclair ZX81 BASIC Programming written by Steven Vickers http://zxnext.narod.ru/manuals/ZX81_Manual.pdf  The book that finally taught Ritman how to write Machine Code was Mastering Machine Code by Tony Baker http://www.users.waitrose.com/~thunor/mmcoyzx81/  Ritman Raiders (1982) On the ZX81  A competent shooter on the ZX81 based on an obscure arcade game Jon stumbled across whilst camping with some mates.  Play the Game Online Here:  The Inspiration for Ritman Raiders we believe was an obscure 1980 Irem game called Uniwar S.  Ritman would have played the bootleg version called Sky Raiders.  The game i

Garron, Matt L and Gordon chat about their retro gaming experiences and highlights from 2017 and look forward to the year ahead, chatting about some games and events that they are looking forward to.  Also there is an interview with Andy Brown from @ReplayEvents who reflects on his Year.  Take a look at our facebook for some dates of the events and some key gaming anniversaries.  Connect with us on Twitter @RDGSpodcast  Garron @retroshumper Matt @LamboMat Gordon @UVTKingy  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/ 

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we look at the early days if Ocean, with Ocean employee Mark R Jones. So come and join Gordon King,  Paul Driscoll and Mark R. Jones as we take you through some of the seldom talked about classic games. Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Mark R Jones - @MarkRJones1970 Or join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/  Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#fQAh1t4TsEP1HsKu.99

Welcome to the 2nd annual RGDS Drunkcast Xmas Party! As with last year’s show, this episode will contain some highly offensive content (at least for the first hour or so), so please do not listen with children present, or if you’re easily offended.   If you decide to listen and then wish to complain, we don’t wanna hear it to be honest.   The boys get to together for end of year Christmas drinks to discuss the year of great podcasts and tell funny stories. If you listened to it last year, you’re bound to enjoy this one, and we even squeeze in some fairly serious gaming chatter in the final hour.   All of us at RGDS would like to wish our listeners a very Merry Christmas and hope you can enjoy listening to this show over the holiday period.   We’ll catch you next year!   @RGDSPodcast

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. It's an amazing year chock full of all time classics..  So put on your warmest dressing gown, get a steaming hot chocolate and some Chocolate Digestives and listen, as we take you through this amazing year. Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Garron - @RetroShumper Ric - @RetroRic79 Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Or join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/   Show Notes:

Welcome to another episode of RGDS. Matt L hosts a 4-way roundtable with Ric, Garron and Matt A to discuss one of their favourite import consoles, the PC Engine. As the Engine just celebrated it’s 30th anniversary we each breakdown 3 games each that we think are essential for newbies or hardened PC Engine gamers to check out. We also discuss the history of the console, it’s many variations and innovations and the legacy it left on the industry. We are also joined by special guest, Paul McCaskie of the Game Music Gaiden podcast who shares with us his unique experiences of the PC Engine and how many of it’s games inspired his own Podcast. We hope you enjoy this unique journey into one of Japan’s most mysterious but high quality gaming systems. Be sure to check out the links below Game Music Gaiden by Paul McCaskie - @GameMusicGaiden RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Matt L - @Lambomat Garron - @RetroShumper Ric - @RetroRic79 Matt A - @Matt_Aguilera   Retro Towers - Everdrives  http://www.retrotowers.co.uk   Tennokoe

Kingy and Drisky talk about the Amiga's attempt to release a console with the CD32.   It may have been a short lived system, but it had a great line up of games for the system.  So come and listen as we take you through the best games for the system with our A to Z. So give the system a try and reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter (@RgdsPocast). Show Notes: Drakan (PC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKYuc1_SAqc Files to update game :http://www.drakan.eu Virtual Boy Emulator for Oculus Rify - VBJin (VR) https://github.com/braindx/vbjin-ovr Retro Game Challenge - DS https://youtu.be/8N_WzbvLakg Retro Game Challenge 2 - Fan Translation https://nicoblog.org/nds-roms/center-cx-2-english/ CD32 Advert Games Covered: Alien Breed Tower - Assault Big 6 Chaos Engine D/Gen Emerald Mine Fire and Ice Guardian Hero Quest 2 IK+ James Pond 2 : Robocod Kid Chaos Lotus Trilogy Myth (Retro Gamer Issue 120 making of) Naughty Ones Out to Lunch (inc Picture) Project X Quik The Thunder Rabbit Road Kill Simon The Sorcer

Hello Boys & Ghouls and welcome to a Spooktacular episode of RGDS, where the Crypt Keepers  Paul Driscoll and Gordon King take you kicking and screaming through some ghoulish retro Halloween games to enjoy this this time of year. So grab yourself a nice steaming Ghoulash stew and settle down for some monstrous podcast fun. Don't forget we are all on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/ and Twitter : @RGDSPodcast So please reach out to us and let us know any other Spooky retro video games you recommend or discuss with us anything. Show Notes: Cup Head : https://youtu.be/iMkCIdGikmk Betty Boop Halloween Special : https://youtu.be/B_jqqJ-77xs Games Covered: Dark Seed (PC, Amiga, CD32, Saturn, PS1) - https://youtu.be/-aEvD0nomhc Eternal Darkness :  Sanity's Requiem  (Gamecube) - https://youtu.be/HwjKeFJkhFM Dr Franken (Gameboy) - https://youtu.be/LsCvvO-C-aI Mr Bones (Saturn) - https://youtu.be/-c9br4VL-8I Frank 'N' Stein (Spectrum) - https://youtu.be/jpsHpIRrAuU Luigi Mansion (Gamecub

In this episode of RGDS, Garron & Matt are joined by special guests Sam Dyer (Bitmap Books) and Frazer Rhodes (@NeoGeoCollector) to discuss their brand new book.   The boys have being dying for an excuse to discuss Neo Geo on RGDS and this was the perfect time. Sam & Frazer go into intimate detail on the Neo Geo project, including scouring the world for perfect condition box art to photo, a few tough negotiations with SNK Japan and of course… playing some awesome Neo Geo games!   If you’re a fan of this great console you’ll love this show, and even if it’s just a curiosity there is much to learn in this episode.   Bitmap Books have kindly made one of the Collector’s Editions of the book available as a prize to RGDS listeners, so please stay to the end for further details on this great competition.   Links -    @RetroShumper @LamboMat @NeoGeoCollector @Bitmap_Books URL - http://www.neogeobook.co.uk #NeoGeoBook

In this episode Gordon and Mark share their thoughts on the preservation of video games and the problems and issues around the matter. From degradation of magnetic cassettes to the grey areas around roms and the breakdowns of physical hardware, they lament the potential loss of our wonderful games and gamin systems in the distant future.  Why not drop us a line on our social media pages and share your views on the topic.  Show links:-  Roger Tissyman artwork.. https://www.facebook.com/pg/RetroGamingMegaplex/photos/?tab=album&album_id=884407185006536 Interview  with Tissyman’s daughter http://www.dasse.se/interview(s)-10763411  Software Projects Fan page https://www.facebook.com/groups/858110237657580/  Bob Wakelin art https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin

Welcome to a special bonus episode of RGDS, where regular stalwarts Matt & Garron are joined by Director of Replay Events - Andy Brown.   In this show we get a sneak preview from Andy about what the expect at Play Manchester, including an exclusive announcement, as well as the story of how Play Expo came to be and Andy’s plans for the future of the Expo.   We hope this will get you excited about coming along to Play Expo Manchester and that we’ll see you there for a great event!   Don’t forget to buy your tickets in advance to gain 1 hour early access, get these at https://www.playexpomanchester.com/tickets Links -  Twitter @RGDSPodcast @RetroShumper (Garron) @LamboMat (Matt) @ReplayEvents   

On this fantastic episode the team discuss their most anguished gaming recollections. Expect tales of woe, misguided mistakes and in Matt A's case - spoiling the Aguilera family Christmas for evermore!   Matt Aguilera's Matrox Graphics Card http://www.vgamuseum.info/images/pirx/matrox/035_matrox_08d_mystique.jpg:   Gordon's crappy trackball: http://simon.mooli.org.uk/mouse/Quickshot9a25.jpg

Paul Gordon and their great guest Mark Jones chat about their  favourite Hewson Consultants games. Which ones were your favourites? let us know by face book and twitter. Dragontorc influence - The High Kings by Joy Chant https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Kings-Joy-Chant/dp/0553050451/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502112580&sr=8-1&keywords=joy+chant+the+high+kings Kingy does some words on Avalon - http://girnygamer.scottige.com/2017/04/13/avalon-the-greatest-game-of-all/   Paradroid Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkEBccMEhXs&feature=youtu.be Ano Gaia - Zynaps vertical lookalike http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi

In this special bonus episode of RGDS, Matt L hosts a roundtable discussion with Aaron & Ric about the newly released Sonic Mania, out now for PS4, PC , Switch & XBOX One.   The boys disuss their favourite Sonic series memories, why a guy of this old-school style hasn’t been released previously by SEGA and of course come clean with their review score for the game.   If you love the Blue Speedrunner, you’ll absolutely love this episode, so slip on your favourite pair of red sneakers, have your gold rings in tow… we’re going for a Super Sonic Ride!   LINKS -    Sonic Mania Vinyl/Digitial Soundtrack - www.data-discs.com  

In this memories of a RetroGamer show Ric chats to exmosquito a fellow Street Fighter 2 Tournament player. Take a listen to find out more about his gaming history from the start all the way upto SF 2 and one credit clears. Take a look at so of the great content exmosquito has made here  TouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO5GDU9lg Follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/Ex_Mosquito Shout out to his friend youtube "Retro Tuna" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO5GDU9lg

Come and join this epic fun filled episode the team discuss and decide the best video game from the year 1984. Will you agree with our game choices? Let us know what you would have chosen?  Reach out to us on on twitter @RGDS Podcast or Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/?ref=br_rs) We would love to hear your feedback.  The Whole Team @RGDSpodcast  Our Super Guest Sean Holley @ShaunHolley from the  brilliant Ten Pence Arcade podcast Paul @TheDrisk Ric @RetroRic79 Garron @retroshmuper Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#yhCTv6xtFlZxuP0b.99

Episode 200 has arrived so the RGDS boys decided to revisit one of their true loves of retro gaming. The Sega Master System was a starting point for so many console gamers, with its quirky trapezoid design and it's awesome arcade conversions it was the darling of the 8-bit home scene in Europe. Matt Aguilera, Jon Keen and Paul Driscoll share their stories of one of the most adored systems ever released, some tears will be shed and some great gaming banter shared in what will be one of the best RGDS podcasts to date!

Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS.  In this episode Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) is joined by Gordon King (AKA Kingy) In the show we discuss games that were inspired by B-Movies.  We have a great range of classic games to discuss from It Came From The Desert through to the unreleased Sega CD game Bug Blaster : Exterminators... So sit back and embrace the beautiful cheesy world of B-Movie Sci-Fi. We also want to welcome Gordon King as a new fully fledged member of the RGDS crew.  Please join us in giving him a really warm welcome. Show Notes: It Came From The Desert: Game Longplay: https://youtu.be/JFyOMNipn_4 New 2017 Film Trailer: https://youtu.be/fumQ6XaL6kA Buy Game (and all Cinemaware Games) :  http://store.steampowered.com/app/326590/Cinemaware_Anthology_19861991/ Game PC Engine sequel : https://youtu.be/9AvhQYj98xk Ant Heads: https://youtu.be/ctTl5Icea48 Zombies Ate My Neighbors (UK Title Zombies): https://youtu.be/p0tBqLu_yk0 Where Time Stood Still: Spectrum Version : https://youtu

In this episode, Matt Lambourne hosts a roundtable discussion with Aaron White and Matt Aguilera regarding the news that the Super Nintendo Mini launches in just a few months time. The boys discuss what they think of the chosen line up of games, the pre-order madness and even add a few choice titles of their own to a dream list of titles. Will you be getting one?