Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the very much underrated Atari 7800. Could it have been the dominant console if it were released when planned?  There are some real gems of games on this system, so join the lads as they wax lyrical about them.   Show notes:- Paul Davies' book - Florin's Zx Spectrum Haul of Games - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZZGDDXX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Blast Annual 2020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2286690961659824/   Baggers in Space https://www.spectrumnextgames.uk/baggers-in-space   Pro System 7800 Emulator https://gstanton.github.io/ProSystem1_3/   Paul's Games X scans https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AiVi73qXqCnMd5MV24tfdwwRvwj1uNfL?usp=sharing   Evercade https://evercade.co.uk/          

The 20th of October saw the RGDS team make their annual pilgrimage to Arcade Club in Bury.  Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the weekend and go over their choices of "games of the weekend".   Apologies for the distortion in my mic, I hadn't noticed the gain had been knocked up. (Kingy)   Show notes:-   Kingy's video interviewing the RGDS team at Arcade Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeVx-oBKIco#action=share   Will Brooker's successful ZX Spectrum documentary Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mscsi/the-zx-spectrum-experience Drisky's MAME config https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYg69kaVcoqC81A7lEtdn5pPtlOZs8iW/view?fbclid=IwAR1UOYT_sPzO6PcRWoADll--BqlxXLrdlQ5f3VAWE8JwJn41tUtOw8qB1so   Arcade Sidekick App Ios - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/arcade-sidekick/id1462217278 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rumzcorp.arcadesidekick&hl=en_GB      

Join Matt, Aaron and Garron as they talk about their Dreamcast journey, as the console now hits 20 in the PAL region. We chat about made this short lived console so great, some of our favourite games and its legacy. Join  the team as they talk about the first entry to the 6th generation of consoles.    Matt has shared his awesome Apple Music Crazy Taxi playlist  https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/2019-music-from-and-inspired-by-crazy-taxi/pl.u-Z60Jsr2G3o Mike Phelan over at the fantastic Dreamcast Junkyard produced this great guide to all of the Dreamcast releases.  http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/p/collectors-guide.html?m=1

Drisky and Kingy take you through some classic Sega games that appeared on Sega 3D Classics Collection on the 3DS by M2.  Don't worry if you don't have a 3DS as really its an excuse (as if we needed one) to talk through some great Sega retro classics. 3D VR NES emulator https://geod.itch.io/3dnes/devlog/26400/3dnes-v2-release Kingy guesting on Arcade Perfect chatting about Power Drift https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/e/arcade-perfect-podcast-ep-17-powerdrift/ Super Bub on Net Yaroze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55v7Ifi_li0 You can grab it here:- http://www.psxdev.net/yaroze.html   Sega 3d Fukkoku Archives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2w0UrLWgw Enjoy

No. 250 is upon us. There is no better way to celebrate our sestercentennial episode than have a bumper episode featuring the grossly underrated Sega Dreamcast. Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss their favourite games in our continuing series of A to Z.   Will Brooker's Kickstarter trailer/kickstarter for ZX Spectrum Experience.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mscsi/the-zx-spectrum-experience/        

Kingy and Drisky chat about some of their favourite games in this tactical genre. The chosen list is one in which the rules of engagement and concise and they are very accessible for players who may be new/shy to this style of  game. Don't worry about overly complicated tutorials; the guys are too old and impatient for that kind of thing these days :)   Games featured in the episode are   Rebelstar Raiders Rebelstar Hero Quest Space Crusade Advance Wars Worms Gladius     Show notes:- Dr Ninja's Hero Quest https://drninja.itch.io/hero-quest Rebelstar Raiders Manual PDF https://archive.org/download/World_of_Spectrum_June_2017_Mirror/World%20of%20Spectrum%20June%202017%20Mirror.zip/World%20of%20Spectrum%20June%202017%20Mirror/sinclair/games-info/r/RebelstarRaiders.pdf   Lasers Squad Map Maker http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0027609   This guy has made his own Rebelstar tabletop!!! https://www.matakishi.net/rebelstar.html   Tabletop Simulator https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Si

In this episode Drisky and G set sail looking at some of the best Japanese only Sega Saturn games to play and how to play them.  There are lots of hidden gems for you to discover and enjoy here, so join us by trying some of these great games and telling us what you think. Come Join us on Discord and tell us what you think: https://discord.gg/jGZuZWy Games Super Tempo : https://youtu.be/Y_Cr8HP9EnQ Pui Li Ru : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyI3b8fWKZQGame Tengoku: The Game's Paradise! :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTf2IVMQIrI Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHeek-aZBK0 Arthur to Astaroth no Nazo Makaimura - Incredible Toons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s7FiXAOdf4 Tryrush Deppy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7XZL9O57ws   Hon Mentions: Cotton 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD10gFW7wQw Cotton Boomberang: 2do Aru Koto ha Sando R : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe_zhtvF60U Bulk Slash : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDoKYgIYsfM Gale Racer: https://www

Ric and Kingy team up to discuss their favourite beat 'em ups. It's such a special genre close to their hearts. Many classics and some lesser known ones are discussed. Expect the usual banter and many memories of these brawler games.   Show notes:-   Bruce Lee remakes... C64 Bruce Lee II - http://kollektivet.nu/brucelee2/ ROCK HARD!!!!   SMS version: http://www.smspower.org/Homebrew/BruceLee-SMS By Kagesan - This was a competition entry in 2014 (SMSPOWER.ORG) Slaps and Beans - https://store.steampowered.com/app/564050/Bud_Spencer__Terence_Hill__Slaps_And_Beans/   198x - https://198xthegame.com/      

Drisk is joined by Garron and Kingy as they discuss their own experiences in both camps of retro gaming. The pros and cons are discussed of both physical collecting and that of emulating.  There is no right way, only your way.   Show notes:- Spectrum DAW example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59eXA48x2SM   M2 Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc5DlOkOcU4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR155n0e7uRs-rB5e8-6QPcsZJ5ViuZEj3b-MebrmAC9u0SSob2qbL2eyW4   Electric Underground Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/electric-underground-podcast/id1377920944?i=1000437779375&fbclid=IwAR3Mx6EVG8ewsI3se4f_jf1f61YyINDcPNNIwPxmw-zaBot7Umy6yjIU1mE   Launchbox https://www.launchbox-app.com/big-box?fbclid=IwAR1BfwOnzEG36yGOAYxtWWRMS_aqp85DlLfo4rhCzhQcgrd6PMWXuw9lcCU          

Drisky and Garron catch up with Revival organiser Craig Turner to discuss this year's Revival even in Walsall.   Full details of the event can be found here-https://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk/ Hope to see some of our listeners there

In celebration of The Drisk becoming a grandad!!! We decided it would be fun to have a show featuring games featuring babies/toddlers. Join Drisky, Garron and Kingy as they try and change the nappies on these retro classics.   Come join the chat on our Discord channel.. https://discord.gg/BwUwY8A     Games featured in this episode are:- Aero Wings 2 Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa Chuck Rock 2 Herbert's Dummy Run Jack the Nipper 1 & 2 Messiah Yoshi's Island   Show Notes -  Drisky's Jack the Nipper Map - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zf6koYYRvihAj0h8gol7x6hAQo2goRSE   Parodius featuring Bobby the Baby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Parodius_-_Pursue_the_Glory_of_the_Past    

Yes Drisky and Garron look through what we consider the top 5 movie licenses on the humble original Gameboy.  There are some classic games talked about so take a listen and join us as we play through it. The RGDS Discord Channel: A new place for our listeners to all meet up and chat.  Lots of fun and useful knowledge with a great group.  We hope to see you there soon. https://discord.gg/f583qJa Ant Stream Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/234135283/antstream-retro-gaming-reborn/description BGB a great Gameboy Emulator: http://bgb.bircd.org/

Please note:- There are 2 versions of this episode; the stereo mix is done in a cinematic way to celebrate the movies.  If you, for whatever reason, require the mono version - please choose that one For best listening experience use headphones in a dark room with some alcoholic beverages of your choice :D In this epic sci-fi episode, Ric and Kingy awake from their retro cryo-pods aboard the RGDS Nostromo and chat about all these lovely Alien themed games. The titles range from the 8-bit era, right through to the 64-bit generation. You may hear the lads wax lyrical about their favourite titles, but remember - in space, no one will hear them scream. Games covered in this episode are: Alien - Atari 2600 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2hTPqNqqJk Alien - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6NVttxy_nI - Spectrum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCw3SmAvRMs - C64 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCtjw2-dNxc&t=286s - Amstrad Fanmod Bugfix spectrum version - https://spectrumcomputing.co

Please note:- There are 2 versions of this episode; the stereo mix is done in a cinematic way to celebrate the movies.  If you, for whatever reason, require the mono version - please choose that one For best listening experience use headphones in a dark room with some alcoholic beverages of your choice :D In this epic sci-fi episode, Ric and Kingy awake from their retro cryo-pods aboard the RGDS Nostromo and chat about all these lovely Alien themed games. The titles range from the 8-bit era, right through to the 64-bit generation. You may hear the lads wax lyrical about their favourite titles, but remember - in space, no one will hear them scream. Games covered in this episode are: Alien - Atari 2600 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2hTPqNqqJk Alien - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6NVttxy_nI - Spectrum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCw3SmAvRMs - C64 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCtjw2-dNxc&t=286s - Amstrad Fanmod Bugfix spectrum version - https://spectrumcomputing.co

Yes, with Easter around the corner, Kingy and Drisky have decided to take you through an EGG-xellent adventure full of us poaching some of the best games and yolks through gaming past. We cover the Dizzy series, Chuckie Egg 1 & 2, Jazz Jack Rabbit and Billy Hatcher and that's not all Yolks! we even manage to squeeze in a few honourable mentions. So come and join us on this EGG-citing adventure and have a great Easter. Show Notes: Dizzy Fansite:- http://yolkfolk.com/ Chuckie Egg Fansite (Get Chuckie Apple here):- http://www.bagshot-row.org/chuckie-egg/ Jazz Jackrabbit on GOG:- https://www.gog.com/game/jazz_jackrabbit_collection Jazz Jackrabbit comic scans:- https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/original_manual_scans_with_comics_here    

35 Years ago this month, Jet Set Willy was unleashed upon the 8 bit world.  This sequel to the already popular Manic Miner still remains a fan favourite to this day.   Join Kingy and Drisky as they cover the entire series of Miner Willy games and discuss it's enduring legacy. Show notes:- 8-bit Annual Kickstarter:- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/8bitmagazine/8-bit-annual-2019-hardback   Spectronica Album by Tufty can be found here:- https://tufty1.bandcamp.com/album/spectronica   Manic Miner & Jet Set Willy Remakes:- http://retrospec.sgn.net/   Your Sinclair Tipshop Tiptionary http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=2001347 Sam Coupe Emulator http://www.simcoupe.org/   Jet Set Willy Lord of the Rings http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi Jet Set Willy Megamix http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0025421 Matthew Smith interview on Thumb Candy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ngGU4tUDLM Central Cavern Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralcavern/   Jet Set Wi

The RGDS boys sit down to chat about memories of PC gaming during the 90’s and the numerous Hardware upgrades they purchased to play the latest and greatest games.   Hear why Matt L can’t be trusted to buy a good Graphics card, why Drisky was king of the gaming world (for a while at least), why Kingy overpays for corporate junk and Matt A believes the PC’s time is now (as well as then…).   If you played PC games in the 90’s and know your RTS from FPS, your 3DFX from PhysX and your HBP from your AGP, you’ll have a blast dipping back in time with this episode.     @TheDrisk @UVTKingy @Lambomat @Matt_Aguilera

Kingy is joined by special guest, Will Brooker to discuss the phenomena of "Filling in the Blanks" in gaming. Where the imagination takes over the experience suggested in the particular game. This episode is based around the 8-bit era where the games were a lot more basic and the players own imagination took the game to a new level. Will has submitted an academic paper on this very topic and discusses it in the show. Twitter details Follow us on @rgdspodcast Follow Kingy on @uvtkingy Follow Will on @willbrooker   Show notes:- Details of Will's Spectrum documentary (as discussed in the episode) I’m currently filming my first round of interviews with Spectrum gamers - people local to me who can fund their own travel to the university - and I’m going to apply for funding to cover the costs of more distant interviews. In the meantime I’m inviting Spectrum gamers to mail me their video memories. Here’s what I’ve sent my respondents so far. We can ask your listeners to send in their videos, and they can check detai

In this episode Drisky and Kingy hark back to a time when the arcade was still king and we all coveted home ports of our favourite coin guzzlers. The lad’s champion what they think are some of the best arcade to home conversions on the Commodore Amiga. Games featured in this episode are: Arkanoid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKr4M_4b3I Pac-mania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rzfco6rpy0&t=532s Pang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26GXjmzjAdU Rainbow Islands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-JXM43NkIg Rodland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYVdnXuNRM8 Saint Dragon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeY9kOot9iI Silkworm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVX1kmSWw0 Super Hang On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRdZSYpACk8 Show notes:- Heart of Neon documentary https://vimeo.com/310850660 Andrew Braybrook blog on Rainbow Islands https://uridiumauthor.blogspot.com/2018/03/rainbow-islands.html Afterburner Amiga (Activision) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERJ9-i9prng Afterburner Amiga

Welcome back to RGDS. We’ve deployed our R.G.D.S Bravo team of Matt A, Matt L and Jon back to the Spencer Mansion to battle the evil demons of destruction, in celebration of the newly released Resident Evil 2 Remake. The boys discuss their favourite memories of the original Resident Evil, the 1996 seminal Survival Horror experience for PS1, Saturn and PC, memories of acquiring via slightly dodgy means on Import 6 months before a PAL release, and Matt A had a few nightmares he’d like to forget about. We also give a quick run through some of the games that inspired the original RE, and a round-up of the immediate sequels. If you like Shotguns, Tyrants, and a Jill Sandwich, this is the podcast for you. Follow -  @RGDSPodcast @Matt_aguilera @Piepew @Lambomat Original BIOHAZARD Trailer that came on the disc for Street Fighter Zero (Alpha) in Japan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRuJeR_CkWM DON”T OPEN THAT DOOR!