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| Episode 335: Evercade - Atari Collection 1 | 11 Aug 2024 | 02:06:37 | |
In this first episode of a new series, Chris and Mads take a look at the games of the first Evercade cartridge: Atari Collection 1. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/ | |||
| Episode 334: Labyrinth On The C64 | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:41:56 | |
In this epiosde Chris and Mads are joined by special co-hosts Rich and Blake to discuss the (seminal?) adventure game Labyrinth on the C64. Special thanks to Blake Brett for the great (and very funny) image on this episodes cover. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/ | |||
| Episode 325: February 2024 Games Club Choices | 30 Jan 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
Mads, Mark and Chris dive into their Shameful Retro Backlog. Will Mads try to fry his Laptop during recording? Will Mark be able to edit his 1st podcast properly? Find this out and what games get put forward for February! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits
Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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| Episode 237: Truxton | 30 Nov 2020 | 02:05:03 | |
Chris and Mads don their helmets and jump into the Super Fighter to take on Dogurava and the Gidans in the classic shmup Truxton on the Mega Drive. Did Chris really get a higher score than Mads? Why is Mads crying? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode. Special thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer | |||
| Episode 236: On A Budget | 29 Nov 2020 | 01:45:56 | |
In this episode Dean, Steve & Matt travel back to a time when games could be bought for a couple of quid at the local newsagents.
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| Episode 235: What BBC Micro Games Will Make The December Poll? | 22 Nov 2020 | 01:04:02 | |
In our latest Game Club episode, Mads, Chris and game club guest Dean choose a shortlist of three BBC Micro games to go forward to our poll for December's game club game. Thanks again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. ninjixel | |||
| Episode 234: Silent Hill | 01 Nov 2020 | 02:42:53 | |
Our resident game clubbers Chris and Mads are scared s***less as they play through this survival horror classic on the original PlayStation. Thanks again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. TJ
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| Episode 233: Ys 1 & 2 | 30 Sep 2020 | 02:33:32 | |
Chris and Mads spend two months bumping into stuff in Ys I and II on the PC Engine. We also reveal which spooky game we will be playing in October. Thanks again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. Andy Hudson | |||
| Episode 232: Get Creative With The ZX Spectrum Next | 26 Sep 2020 | 02:01:52 | |
Dean and Chris get together for the first in a new series of Spectrum Next themed episodes. In this episode, they look back at the two Kickstarters and talk Spectrum Next programming with Sunteam's Paul Weller. Thank you again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. Andy Hudson | |||
| Episode 231: Star Wars Arcade | 08 Sep 2020 | 02:05:50 | |
In this episode Dean and Steve talk to Daz and Taggster from The Arcade Perfect podcast and debate which home micro version of the Star Wars arcade was the best plus Nintendo's recent Super Mario Bros Game & Watch is discussed! Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.
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| Episode 230: Segments | 16 Aug 2020 | 02:06:02 | |
There's a slice of retro for everyone as Dean and Steve talk about the Evercade handheld console by Blaze, Matt looks back at the demoscene, plus Chris and Mads talk to two of our Patreon's about their favourite games. Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.
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| Episode 229: Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 | 01 Aug 2020 | 02:57:21 | |
Mads & Chris grind some rails, flip some boards, and perform the leap of faith in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in July's game club episode. We also reveal which RPG we will be playing in August and September. | |||
| Episode 228: Ikari Warriors on the Amstrad CPC | 02 Jul 2020 | 02:21:50 | |
In our latest game club episode, Mads and Chris take a look at the Amstrad CPC port of SNK classic, Ikari Warriors. They also reveal the winner of July's poll and look ahead to the summer RPG! Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe. Paul Davies ( Hermski ) Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 324: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - The Graphic Adventure | 23 Jan 2024 | 01:59:07 | |
We whip ourselves into shape for 2024 by looking back at the final game club game for 2023: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Boxing gloves at the ready, let's find out if THOSE action sequences are really as bad as we remember. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits
Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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| Episode 227: Point n Click with Grundislav Games | 14 Jun 2020 | 01:47:43 | |
Chris sits down with Francisco Gonzalez to talk all things point 'n' click including what classic games inspire him, the state of narrative in games and a preview of the forthcoming Rosewater. Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 226: Strider | 07 Jun 2020 | 02:59:47 | |
In this month's game club episode, we don our purple ninja suits and strap on our falchion tonfa swords in order to save the world in Strider, the wonderful 1989 arcade classic. As always, a special thank you to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 225: The One Amiga Oct 92 | 21 May 2020 | 02:03:32 | |
Join Mads, Chris, Steve & Dean as the flick through the pages of the October 1992 issue of The One Amiga magazine. The guys play 4 of the games reviewed in this issue and see how those games measure up today. Yet again, a special thank you to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 224 Advance Wars | 01 May 2020 | 02:45:15 | |
In this episode Tactical advisor Mads Kristensen, sends commanding officer Chris Worthington - a decorated veteran who fought in the Willy Wars - into the fray once more as we battle our way through Advance Wars on the Gameboy Advance. Special thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 223: Mario's 8 Bit Adventures | 13 Apr 2020 | 02:09:09 | |
Chris, Steve and Mads dive headlong into Mario's 8 bit adventures in the first of our community playthrough companions. Special thanks to all our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Aaron Maupin
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| Episode 222: Ikaruga | 06 Apr 2020 | 02:30:41 | |
Mads and Chris dodge bullets and popular opinion when they take on the seminal shooter, Ikaruga. The guys also discuss life in lockdown and look forward to some arcade action in May. A massive thank you to Rosko Lewis for allowing us to use his great music track 1UP which is featured at the end of this episode. Visit https://open.spotify.com/album/3zW6L2snOEchpoNt28vofm?si=MTSgt-1XTMqk_icTfb7SPw to play the track. Special thanks to all our Patreon's who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Aaron Maupin
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| Episode 221: Revival 2020 & Dreamcast Year One | 15 Mar 2020 | 02:10:34 | |
In this episode Chris Worthington is on sole hosting duties as the team report on location at Revival 2020 Part 1 and we hear from Andrew Dickinson, author of Dreamcast: Year One. Thanks to all our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 220: Loom | 28 Feb 2020 | 02:58:03 | |
In this episode Mads and Chris weave their way through the 1990 Lucasarts classic, Loom. The result of the March poll is revealed and we discover that Chris has never played a single game of note from the genre theme for April! Special thanks to TeJay for giving us permission to use his awesome artwork for the cover of this episode. Visit TeJay's Twitter page to see more of his work: https://twitter.com/TeJay_the_Mad Thanks to all our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Aaron Maupin
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| Episode 219: Bonk's Revenge | 04 Feb 2020 | 02:46:59 | |
In this game club episode, Mads, Steve and Chris bonk their way through the Turbografx favourite, Bonk's Revenge. They also reveal the result of February's poll and look ahead to March. As usual, many thanks to our Patreon supporters! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 218: The Vectrex | 26 Jan 2020 | 01:24:46 | |
Dean Swain is joined by Alex Crowley to discuss why the Vectrex is now a must own console. Plus, the ZX Spectrum Next prepares to ship to backers! Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode: 323 8-Bit Wars Remixed | 24 Dec 2023 | 02:14:25 | |
The RA team are joined by Gordon King, JamesMiddleton & Chris O'Regan for a very special edition of 8-Bit Wars. What system will win? Tune in to find out! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits
Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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| Episode 217: Manic Miner | 31 Dec 2019 | 03:10:33 | |
In this Games Club episode Mads, Chris, Dean & the RA community take a deep dive into the Matthew Smith classic, plus we catch up on all of the latest retro gaming news & gossip. Download the new version of Manic Miner for the C64: Here Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters! Aaron Maupin Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 216: Merry Christmas | 19 Dec 2019 | 02:27:35 | |
Dean, Steve, Matt, Mads & Chris celebrate the festive period by looking back at Xmas past and discuss the future of what the new Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 215: Metal Slug 3 | 05 Dec 2019 | 02:58:31 | |
Chris and Mads slug it out as they play their way through the SNK classic, reveal the result of the December poll and announce the first game club theme of 2020. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 214: The End Part 2 | 02 Dec 2019 | 02:31:03 | |
In this episode Dean, Mads, Steve & Chris reveal if they have managed to complete the games that they chose in the last episode. Those games were Batman The Movie (Amiga), Rick Dangerous (Amiga) Mega Man (NES) and Scramble (Arcade). Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 213: The End | 11 Nov 2019 | 01:03:25 | |
All good things must come to an end eventually. Join Steve, Dean, Mads & Chris as they set out their future goals. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 212: Stunt Car Racer | 03 Nov 2019 | 02:40:13 | |
In this episode Matt, Chris, and Mads discuss the game club game of October 2019: Stunt Car Racer on the mighty Commodore Amiga. Plus loads more! Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/CjzWjKH Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 211: Tommy Tallarico | 16 Oct 2019 | 01:49:26 | |
Chris Worthington chats to industry legend Tommy Tallarico about his career to date and the forthcoming Intellivision Amico and picks up a couple of exclusives along the way. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 210: Final Fantasy VII & Ghosts N Goblins | 07 Oct 2019 | 03:51:48 | |
Mads Kristensen & Christopher Worthington are back for another fun filled Retro Games Club episode. This time they take an in depth look at the legendary RPG Final Fantasy VII by Square and also take a brief look at Capcom's arcade hit Ghosts N Goblins. Cover illustration by Lisa Rye. To see more of Lisa's amazing work, please visit http://www.lisa-rye.com/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 209: Christopher's 1st Anniversary | 03 Oct 2019 | 01:30:05 | |
We celebrate Chris’s one-year anniversary as a host on the Retro Asylum game club by looking back at the games we played the past twelve months. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 208: 16 Bit Wars | 03 Sep 2019 | 02:47:31 | |
As the kids go back to school, the RA team travel back nearly 30 years to their own playground to argue what 16 bit machine has the best games. Yes it's the Amiga against the Megadrive & SNES! Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 322: Starcraft | 10 Dec 2023 | 02:03:25 | |
Chris & Mads put on their space suits and strap themselves in - ready for some real-time strategy battles in Blizzard's monster hit: StarCraft. Do you like this episodes cover? It's by Mqken and you can checkout more of his great art at https://www.deviantart.com/mqken Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits
Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/ | |||
| Episode 207: Command & Conquer | 31 Jul 2019 | 02:42:31 | |
Mads and Chris examine whether the Westwood behemoth lives up to it's "classic" tag. We also reveal the result of the August and September poll before being joined by a special guest to look forward to October. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 206: Dark Forces | 07 Jul 2019 | 02:51:17 | |
Chris and Mads enlist in the rebel alliance to fight the dreaded Dark Troopers in Dark Forces on the PC. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 205: Classic Gaming Archive | 26 Jun 2019 | 02:28:29 | |
Mads and Chris launch the Classic Gaming Archive and talk about how you can get involved while the Mads-less team broadcast on location at Revival 2019 Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum
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| Episode 204: DoDonPachi | 01 Jun 2019 | 02:59:44 | |
Steve, Chris, and Mads enlist as fighter pilots in DoDonPachi. Did Chris really fight in the Willy Wars? Who stole Steve’s place in the limelight at the final moment? Tune in to this month’s game club episode to find out. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 203: Donkey Kong GB | 02 May 2019 | 02:49:39 | |
Can Mads and Chris jump barrels, climb vines, and solve devious puzzles in this month's game club episode? Find out right here! Also we reveal next month's game - a wonderful SHMUP for you all to play. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 202: Preservation | 20 Apr 2019 | 02:24:50 | |
In this episode Steve, Mads and Chris take on the elephant in the room to discuss the vital role software preservation plays in keeping retro alive. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 201: Popeye | 31 Mar 2019 | 02:50:45 | |
Chris and Mads go Brutus baiting during a deep dive into the classic Nintendo arcade game, Popeye. They also reveal the winner of the April game club vote and are joined by a special guest to look ahead to May. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 200: Blasts From The Past! | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:00:10 | |
So this is it, our 200th Episode! Dean Swain and the rest of the current Retro Asylum team go in search of RA hosts of the past to celebrate 200 episodes of "The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast". Join us in our longest ever episode, as we look back at the show and discuss how the UK retro scene has evolved since we began Retro Asylum back in 2011. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum
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| Episode 199.5 Super Cars 2 | 03 Mar 2019 | 03:07:41 | |
In this game club episode we pay homage to the great top-down Gremlin racer Super Cars II. For the first time, we are handing out prizes for the competition winners, so have a listen to find out who wins. Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum | |||
| Episode 199: Early Core Design Games | 18 Feb 2019 | 03:05:23 | |
In this episode Chris Worthington, Steve Erickson and Matt Wilsher delve into Core Designs and some of their games, without hardly mentioning Tomb Raider. A massive thanks to Simon Phipps for allowing us to use his awesome Rick Dangerous artwork. If you would like to purchase a poster print of this lovely art, please visit the store over at www.simonphipps.com
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| Episode 321: Christmas Memories | 26 Nov 2023 | 01:10:12 | |
Mark, Chris and Mads start Christmas a bit early this year, as they read out Xmas memories and whittle down the list of candidate games for the December '23 game club. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Plasticman Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/ | |||
| Episode 198: The Incredible Machine | 04 Feb 2019 | 02:24:41 | |
Chris and Mads dive into contraption making with The Incredible Machine. Plus we find the winner of our competition, reveal the game of February, and the list of games to vote on for March. | |||
| Episode 197: Midwinter | 01 Jan 2019 | 02:11:22 | |
In December we’ve spent a lot of time out in the snow - virtual snow that is. Join us as we discuss this month’s game club game Midwinter by Mike Singleton (of Lords of Midnight fame). The game of the month for January is revealed at the end as usual, as are the candidates for February. Happy New Year Everyone! Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum | |||
| Episode 196: Xmas Special 2018 | 19 Dec 2018 | 02:35:55 | |
Have you been good? Because Matt, Dean, Steve & Mads are back for our Christmas special in which the guys discuss all of the latest retro news, reminisce about Christmas presents of the past and look back at their favourite festive games!
Merry Christmas everyone & enjoy the episode!
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