Retro Gaming Discussion Show

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

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