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| 345 - American TV Show Games | 22 Aug 2024 | 02:50:46 | |
If you thought the guys suffered in pain from bad UK TV show licences the last time around, then you're in for a treat - Drisky and Kingy return to the dangerous world of TV to game adaptions, but this time its with all those big-budget American shows from the 80s. We'd love to know which ones you bought.
Games featured in this episode: The Dukes of Hazzard (Spectrum & C64) Airwolf (Spectrum & C64) Miami Vice - (Spectrum & C64) The Fall Guy (Spectrum & C64) Street Hawk (Spectrum & CPC) The Addams Family (Spectrum & C64) The Munsters (Spectrum & C64) Zorro (Spectrum & C64) Blue Thunder (Spectrum & C64) V (Spectrum & C64) Knight Rider (Spectrum and C64)
Show notes: Games Drisky mentioned: Doom Enhanced SP Grand Prix Asphalt Legends Thank Goodness You Are Here
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| 344 - RGDS Arcade Gems | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:40:05 | |
Jon joins Drisky as we go through six arcade games chosen by Jon for them both to play through. | |||
| 335 - Your Sinclair Top 100 part 1 | 26 Jan 2024 | 05:10:55 | |
Your Sinclair was one of the "Big 3" Spectrum magazines, alongside CRASH and Sinclair User. It was considered to be more humourous and zany than its contemporaries. Its final issue was in September 1993, which was an incredible run, considering the 16-bit computers had taken foothold years prior. In 1991, they published their top 100 games list, which was compiled by staff writer Stuart Campbell. It was a comprehensive list of games featuring many classics (and some curveballs). Join Drisky and Kingy as they go through the games on this list. With thanks to Gary Arnott for recreating that final cover for our own poster for this episode. Here are the first 50 games in the first part: 100 Zzoom
Snow Notes: World of Stuart top 100 reproduction Kingy's Mined Out remake https://archive.org/details/mined Gyron Arena https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2193/ZX-Spectrum/Gyron_Arena Joy Chant - The High Kings https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Kings-Joy-Chant/dp/0553243063 Saturday Superstore - kids playing Speccy games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9aUgK9rBGI Steven Smith's games (including VR ones) First Class TV show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-jmty8XuQ Neadeital https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/36565/ZX-Spectrum/Neadeital
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| 245 Revival 2019 | 07 Jun 2019 | 01:34:59 | |
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 | |||
| 244 Three Men and a Baby | 17 May 2019 | 02:48:45 | |
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..
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
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| 243 Gameboy's A Day At The Movies | 03 May 2019 | 01:29:49 | |
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. | |||
| 242 Aliens Easter Extravaganza (Stereo version) | 19 Apr 2019 | 03:58:28 | |
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. Alien - Atari 2600 Alien - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Fanmod Bugfix spectrum version - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=625&p=18783&hilit=alien#p18783 Aliens - US Version - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Aliens - EU Version - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Windows fan remake of Aliens titled LV-426 (2007) Aliens 2 - MSX Aliens (Arcade) Alien 3 - Mega drive/Amiga/Snes/C64/Gameboy Alien 3 The Gun - Arcade Aliens vs Predator Arcade Aliens vs Predator - Atari Jaguar Alien Trilogy - PS1 Ultimate Doom Mod Alien Trilogy Ultimate Doom Mod Aliens Total Conversion Alien Infestation - Nintendo DS Alien Neoplasma - ZX Spectrum Homebrew Project Firestart Organism Alien Breed Alien Syndrome Xenomorph | |||
| Aliens Easter Extravaganza (Mono Version) | 19 Apr 2019 | 03:58:49 | |
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. Alien - Atari 2600 Alien - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Fanmod Bugfix spectrum version - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=625&p=18783&hilit=alien#p18783 Aliens - US Version - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Aliens - EU Version - ZX Spectrum, C64 & Amstrad Windows fan remake of Aliens titled LV-426 (2007) Aliens 2 - MSX Aliens (Arcade) Alien 3 - Mega drive/Amiga/Snes/C64/Gameboy Alien 3 The Gun - Arcade Aliens vs Predator Arcade Aliens vs Predator - Atari Jaguar Alien Trilogy - PS1 Ultimate Doom Mod Alien Trilogy Ultimate Doom Mod Aliens Total Conversion Alien Infestation - Nintendo DS Alien Neoplasma - ZX Spectrum Homebrew Project Firestart Organism Alien Breed Alien Syndrome Xenomorph | |||
| 241 Easter EGG-travaganza Special | 05 Apr 2019 | 02:05:41 | |
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. 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
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| 240 35 Years of Jet Set Willy | 22 Mar 2019 | 02:09:07 | |
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:-
Your Sinclair Tipshop Tiptionary http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=2001347 Sam Coupe Emulator
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 Willy and Manic Miner Online Community Manic Miner: The Lost Levels NDS http://headsoft.com.au/index.php?category=mmll
Sir Lancelot Mobile remake https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lapigames.sirlancelotquest Gary Arnott's icon art (Pooterman) https://www.deviantart.com/pooterman
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| 239 PC Gaming and Upgrades | 08 Mar 2019 | 02:12:24 | |
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 | |||
| 238 Filling in the Blanks | 22 Feb 2019 | 01:11:10 | |
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 details in the show notes.
The end goal for this project is a short film about Spectrum fans which will be screened at the Centre for Computing History as part of their 2020 Spectrum anniversary celebrations. It may also be screened and hosted elsewhere -- I'll keep you informed if that happens. I'll be gathering material over a long period, with the aim of having the film edited in 2020-2021. I should be able to show you clips before that.
I'm currently interviewing fans who live close to me, and then I will be applying for funding to cover the cost of interviewing more distant fans. I hope I may also be able to interview you face to face.
Meanwhile, if you are willing, I'd like you to submit your responses to some questions by video. The questions are at the bottom of this email.
This can be as simple as you like -- no problem with using a phone, though if you have other camera equipment, please feel free to use it. The videos will be compiled into my documentary film as a montage of responses, so a mixture of different styles and quality will be fine.
Feel free to film your responses to them separately or all at once. There is no right or wrong way of doing this -- just please make sure that I can hear you clearly with no background noise, that you're well-lit and in focus.
If you want to include your own Spectrum and original cassettes in the video, please do.
Once you've filmed your responses, please upload them to https://wetransfer.com/ and send them to me at drwillbrooker@gmail.com. (My gmail account has more room than my work one).
Or you can attach them directly to an email and send them to me at drwillbrooker@gmail.com.
Thanks very much for taking part, and if you have any questions, do let me know. I'll very much appreciate all contributions.
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| 237 Amiga Arcade Coversions | 08 Feb 2019 | 01:57:07 | |
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. Heart of Neon documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERJ9-i9prng Follow us on Twitter @RGDSpodcast | |||
| 334 - X-Copy Dat Floppy : Volume 3 | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:46:28 | |
Ric and Drisky, go through 6 Amiga game recommendations by Drisk of Amiga games to try. Will Ric like them enough to use his blank floppy disks to X-Copy Dat Floppy? Show Links: Final Fight Hack: https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3582/ Psikyo Alpha and Brava collections: Robocop vs Predator https://rb.gy/aeyfqh The Games: LionHeart: Apocalypse: Giganoid: Woodys World: Shufflepuck Cafe: Crazy Cars 3 / Lamborghini American Challenge: 80's Overdrive: https://80soverdrive.com/ Please join us on our You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of great new content on the way, so please consider subscribing, watch and liking, to help our fledgling new You Tube channel to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: | |||
| 236 Resident Evil | 25 Jan 2019 | 01:28:56 | |
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! | |||
| 235 RGDS Spy Agency | 11 Jan 2019 | 02:05:58 | |
In this episode Drisky and Kingy look at a whole host of clandestine espionage games, covering a multitude of genres and systems. Expect much cloak & dagger discussions and many games secrets passed back and forth between our RGDS secret agents.
Games covered in this episode are:- Goldeneye Perfect Dark Saboteur Spycraft Superspy Covert Action Spy Vs Spy Sly Spy Show notes:- Captain MaCaw game on Steam... https://store.steampowered.com/app/946000/Captain_MaCaw/ We have a competition to win a key for the upcoming game. #RGDScompo on twitter and tell us why you'd like to win this key. Winner will be chosen on Friday 18th January.
Tuckersoft pop up store - https://www.iambirmingham.co.uk/2019/01/03/surreal-black-mirror-bandersnatch-store-mysteriously-appears-birmingham/ Tuckersoft website - https://www.tuckersoft.net/ealing20541/
Golden Eye easter egg ZX Spectrum Emulator - https://kotaku.com/5897828/long-lost-emulation-easter-egg-discovered-in-goldeneye
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| Bonus Ep - RGDS Xmas Show | 21 Dec 2018 | 02:31:38 | |
Here in Retro RGDS towers, Jon, Kingy and Drisky chat through some of their favourite Christmassy games, fondly remembered toys and wonderful video gaming related movies to get us all in the Christmas cheer. We then round out talking about two of our favourite xmas video game magazines of years past. So merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at RGDS. Magazines of Xmas past, two our favourites are chatted about. Amiga Power - Issue 20 | |||
| 234 RGDS - Exclusive Detective Agency | 14 Dec 2018 | 02:11:31 | |
Hello its another fab episode of RGDS, here the boys don their Fedoras and set on the case to find some of the best Retro detective games out there. Show Notes Broken Sword : Shadow of the Templars Cruise For A Corpse (Amiga) DiscWorld Noir (PC) Gabriel Knight 2 : The Beast Within PDF of Sam & Max Surfin the highway: https://getcomics.info/other-comics/sam-max-surfin-highway-2012/ Example of the Lucas Arts News Letter the Adventurer: Sherlock (Spectrum) Tex Murphy : The Pandora Directive (PC) | |||
| 233 Video Pinball | 30 Nov 2018 | 01:35:56 | |
Kingy is joined by friend of the show Daz from Arcade Perfect Podcast. The lads flip their balls in a quest to find out if the transition of such a wonderful tactile game to video screen is achievable. They start at the early years and move through the decade in hope of finding pinball greatness in their own homes.
Follow RGDS on Twitter - @rgdspodcast Follow Kingy - @uvtkingy Follow Daz - @dazau78 Follow Arcade Perfect - @arcade_perfect_
Show notes - Primus pinball table - https://www.theprp.com/2018/11/23/news/primus-to-release-official-pinball-machine-preview-available/
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| 232 King of Amiga Fighters | 16 Nov 2018 | 02:41:51 | |
In this episode Richard, Paul and Aaron take a look at the Amiga's Fighting game library and discuss the best games in the genre for the platform. COMPETITION To enter the competition, please send us your answer on twitter with #RGDSComp hashtag attached or leave us a message on our facebook. OTHER BITS Barbarian remake: http://www.indieretronews.com/search/label/Barbarian HOSTS Richard Yaxley @RetroRic79 Pauls Driscoll @TheDrisk Aaron White @aaronub4t | |||
| 231 ZX Spectrum - Hidden Gems | 02 Nov 2018 | 02:17:08 | |
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:-
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:- Kingy's Remake of Brainstorm for Windows
Follow RGDS on Twitter @RGDSpodcast Follow Kingy on Twitter @UVTkingy Follow Drisk on Twitter @TheDrisk | |||
| 230 This is the BBC Micro | 19 Oct 2018 | 01:54:12 | |
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 tank/helicopter game on the Archimedes that was like Virus was called Conqueror - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04EZboXc5M
Follow RGDS on Twitter on @RGDSpodcast Follow Kingy on Twitter @ UVTkingy Follow Vic/Ten Pence Arcade on Twitter @tenpencearcade
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| 229 Evolution of Racing Games Part 2 | 05 Oct 2018 | 03:01:44 | |
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
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| 228 30 years of the mighty Megadrive | 24 Sep 2018 | 01:43:55 | |
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 | |||
| 333 - RGDS Christmas Special 2023 | 16 Dec 2023 | 02:38:06 | |
Garron, Ric, Drisky and Kingy, put on our paper hats and get into the Christmas spirit, with the RGDS Christmas Special. Show Notes: Open Discussion: Analogue Pocket: https://youtu.be/VvWxnWdgvbU?si=baATeRQjtucE_dIh Analogue Duo: https://youtu.be/qZi_Y_Eza6k?si=hJqvGdPUBqQ4rBrW Open BoR: https://github.com/DCurrent/openbor Rubber Key Wonder - Documentary: https://youtu.be/OQulLuguKq0 Christmas Gaming Past: Kingy: Accordian Funded Games: Garron: Super Striker: https://youtu.be/CWDyHThgpJQ
Drisky: Garfield : Big Fat Hairy Deal (Spectrum): https://youtu.be/sgCfmDWcFto - Star Wars Toys: https://youtu.be/8R1n8tfDvMU - Labryrinth Boardgame: https://youtu.be/Vh_UccGyJrQ Present: Ric: Garron: Kingy: Drisky:
Garron: Ric: Kingy: Drisky: Future: Please join us on our new You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of great new content on the way, so please consider subscribing, watch and liking, to help our fledgling new You Tube channel to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: https://discord.gg/HzGAZ5FV7u | |||
| 227 A-Z of Mega Drive | 31 Aug 2018 | 01:24:59 | |
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
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.org/The_Lost_World:_Jurassic_Park_(Mega_Drive)
Magical Flying Turbo Hat Adventure https://segaretro.org/Magical_Hat_no_Buttobi_Turbo!_Daibouken
The NewZealand Story https://segaretro.org/The_NewZealand_Story
Olympic Gold https://segaretro.org/Olympic_Gold
Panorama Cotton https://segaretro.org/Panorama_Cotton
Quackshot Starring Donald Duck https://segaretro.org/Quackshot_Starring_Donald_Duck
Red Zone https://segaretro.org/Red_Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 https://segaretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_(Mega_Drive)
Truxton
Undeadline https://segaretro.org/Undeadline
Verytex
WWF Super Wrestlemania https://segaretro.org/WWF_Super_WrestleMania
X-Men 2: Clone Wars https://segaretro.org/X-Men_2:_Clone_Wars
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys https://segaretro.org/Ys_III:_Wanderers_from_Ys
Zoom!
Grumpy Retro Gamers (Olympic Gold Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyBRRaUiMXM
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| 226 Console Concepts 2 | 13 Aug 2018 | 01:21:17 | |
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 2616 sound processor, but vastly more detailed. Some of the tracks you will recognise, but will never have heard them so good!
Title music - Solar Modulation - original piece
16:10 - Track 2 - MUSHA Aleste - For the love of (YM2612 rearrangement)
30:17 - Track 3 - Mortal Kombat II - Title/Character Select (YM2612 arrangement)
43:15 - Track 4 - Sonic - Spring Yard Zone (YM2612 arrangement)
55:24 - Track 5 - Castlevania: Bloodlines - Reincarnated Soul (YM2612 arrangement)
Closing track - Vectorman - Oshin Thing/Tidal Surge (YM2612 arrangement)
Savaged Regime URL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQQcXMh_ELHjiXY4dbRD6A
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| Play Expo London Bonus show | 08 Aug 2018 | 00:27:33 | |
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
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| 225 Platform Games: Hidden Gems on the Amiga | 27 Jul 2018 | 01:53:34 | |
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):
TOKI - AMIGA VS ARCADE VERSION Follow the show on Twitter @RGDSpodcast Follow Drisk on Twitter @thedrisk Follow Kingy on Twitter @UVTkingy
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| 224 PlayStation Vs Saturn | 13 Jul 2018 | 01:54:23 | |
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 @AaronUB4T
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| 223 Evolution of Racing Games - Part One | 29 Jun 2018 | 01:57:21 | |
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. RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast
Gordon King - @UKTKingy Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#ABDzCLRseXOieLg8.99 | |||
| 222 Complicated Minds | 15 Jun 2018 | 02:42:16 | |
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 - https://amzn.to/2sHKNZP Tom Charnock article - The Catharsis of selling off my games collection - https://goo.gl/JunFtq Hosts on the show; Matt Aguilera - @matt_aguilera Matt Lambourne - @Lambomat
Music used in this episode; Intro music - Heart Shaped Box - Westworld season 2 soundtrack Track 2 - Dire Dire Docks - Mario 64 Track 3 - Kakariko Village - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Track 4 - Requiem of the Gods - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Track 5 - Paint it black - Westworld Season 1 Soundtrack Track 6 - No Surprises - Westworld Season 1 Soundtrack Track 7 - Intro theme - Wild Arms Ending music - Main Theme - Metal Gear Solid 2 | |||
| 221 ZX Spectrum Magazines | 01 Jun 2018 | 01:46:46 | |
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/KnightLore.jpg
Alien 8 Map https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/5e/66/495e66278bd4496be967dc94c3c3d0b9.jpg
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| 220 The Best Game of 1986 | 18 May 2018 | 04:05:11 | |
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. RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Garron - @RetroShumper Ric - @RetroRic79 Gordon King - @UKTKingy Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#ABDzCLRseXOieLg8.99 | |||
| Bonus Ep - Revival Retro Event 2018 | 05 May 2018 | 01:14:06 | |
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
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| 332 - PlayStation 2D Platformers | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:50:43 | |
Show Notes: Taito Egret Mini : Taito Flashware : Rubber Key Wonder Spectrum Doc: Crash, ZZap 64and Amitrax: FPS: First Person Documentary: Letter V You Tube Vid: Ant Stream Xbox: Comparison Videos: Strider 2 (Arcade vs Playstation) Side by Side Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCNuz2a9Nyg Mickey's Wild Adventure (Mega CD vs Playstation) Side by Side Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qk8UI-BOt4&t Please join us on our new You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of great new content on the way, so please consider subscribing, watch and liking, to help our fledgling new You Tube channel to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: https://discord.gg/HzGAZ5FV7u | |||
| 219 Amiga PD and Shareware Games | 04 May 2018 | 01:42:07 | |
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. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2oijgNVwuk7IykXCsRTJA_rAzguv4dk/view?usp=sharing You will also need the Kick Starters and Rom which you probably can fine... or if you want to cut out all the hassle then https://www.amigaforever.com/ is a great legal emulator to use. Show Notes: https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%2217Bit%22 Games-X Scan Area: @RGDSPodcast Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#XkCdH6q4ijYbcs6V.99
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| 218 Controller Evolution | 20 Apr 2018 | 02:15:50 | |
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 @RetroShumper
Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#XkCdH6q4ijYbcs6V.99 Show Notes:
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| Bonus Ep - Ready Player One - Spoilercast | 10 Apr 2018 | 01:37:04 | |
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. Enjoy 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...
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| 217 Tabletop and Handheld Gaming | 06 Apr 2018 | 02:17:22 | |
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 Madrigal's Simulator's BMX Flyer (Web based simulator) Mini Munchman Other links of interest:- Pocketeers information
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| 216 Gaming Set Ups | 23 Mar 2018 | 01:49:04 | |
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 | |||
| 215 - New Zx Spectrum Games | 09 Mar 2018 | 01:43:45 | |
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 Official soundtrack https://soundcloud.com/michellekg/sets/castlevania-spectral-interlude
Los Amores de Brunilda https://www.retroworks.es/php/game.php?id=11
Gordon on Twitter - @UVTkingy Andy on Twitter - @gettwodachoppa
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| 214 Arcade Memories | 23 Feb 2018 | 01:14:51 | |
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
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 | |||
| 213 The Jon Ritman Interview | 09 Feb 2018 | 02:08:17 | |
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. 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 is playable in MAME but here is a video of the game running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRrt_OSZnkY. Cosmic Debris (1983) On the ZX Spectrum Jon next turned his sites to a great Asteroids clone. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop 3D Combat Zone (1983) On the ZX Spectrum Always looking to push himself, Jon next tried to tackle 3D graphics on the Spectrum, taking on the Atari game Battlezone. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Dimension Destructors (1983) On the ZX Spectrum Jon's next game was his first original game, being a 3D space shooter. It is great fun and is similar to how Star Raiders played. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Bear Bovver (1983) On the ZX Spectrum After someone brought in the Mattel Intellivision and the game Burger Time, Jon felt inspired to take on a clone that could rival his heroes at Ultimate Play The Game. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Match Day (1984) On the Various Always looking for what was popular, at a computer show he realised there was a desperate need for a Spectrum version on International Soccer on the C64. So despite having no personal interest in the sport, Jon set about making the best football series on the Spectrum. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Batman (1986) On the Various Jon next set his sights on a licensed game. Being the honour of the first Batman video game ever released. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Head Over Heels (1987) Jon would build on what he had learned from the Batman game, to make the second best Isometric game ever released. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop Match Day 2 (1987) Jon would return to football for an amazing sequel. Download the game here Play the game using the Speculator emulator or the free online emulator here http://torinak.com/qaop GLAM (1988 - 1992) Jon would look to write development tools behind the scenes. This was the tool Rare used, so if you played Donkey Kong Country or any of their Gameboy or SNES classics, then chances are it was written using Jon's development tool. Monster Max (1994) Jon would use the GLAM tool for a new isometic game for the Gameboy. Called Monster Max it truely is the best isometric game ever released. To watch the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4EVqKSPrcs Super Match Soccer (Match Day 3) (1998) Demo of game: https://archive.org/details/SUPER_201402
Connect with us on Twitter @RDGSpodcast Paul Driscoll @TheDrisk Gordon @UVTKingy
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| 212 The 2018 Catch Up Show | 26 Jan 2018 | 01:39:28 | |
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/ | |||
| 211 Ocean The Early Years | 12 Jan 2018 | 02:21:05 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS. This time we look at the early days if Ocean, with Ocean employee Mark R Jones. RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Gordon King - @UKTKingy Mark R Jones - @MarkRJones1970
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| 331 - X-Copy Dat Floppy - Volume 2 | 17 Nov 2023 | 01:52:38 | |
Ric and Drisky, go through 6 Amiga game recommendations by Ric of Amiga games to try. Novella and Manual for the game: Deliverance : Storm Lord 2: Space Hulk (1993 version): Sneech: Alpha Waves / Continuum: Other Notes: | |||
| Bonus Drunkcast Xmas Party II | 24 Dec 2017 | 02:27:22 | |
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!
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| RGDS 210 - The Best Game of 1985 | 15 Dec 2017 | 02:39:06 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS. This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Garron - @RetroShumper Ric - @RetroRic79 Gordon King - @UKTKingy
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| RDGS 209 - PC Engine at 30 | 01 Dec 2017 | 03:17:05 | |
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
Tennokoe refurbishments PCEWorks Reproduction games and limited editions https://pceworks.wordpress.com PC Engine Software Bible Special PC Engine Gamer 30 Years Special https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0PMOAzwW3y4UnE1MXQ1V3VNLTg/view A comprehensive site to review hardware and software. Caravan Tournament Footage | |||