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Retro Gaming Discussion Show362 - Ridge Racer SeriesArmed with our new steering wheel setups, Drisky and Kingy decide to go for a spin and chat all about the beloved Ridge Racer game series. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast 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, watching, and liking to help our fledgling new YouTube channel become better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us a...2025-07-252h 29
Retro Gaming Discussion Show359 - Arcade WonderlandWith the imminent release of Ridge Racer on the Arcade Archives series, Drisky and Kingy thought it would be a good idea to peruse all the games on offer in this collection and recommend some of their favourites in it. Of course, there are so many games to choose from, but the lads managed to settle on six fantastic ones for everyone to play along with the episode. Games on the show: Circus Charlie Jackal Overtop Butasan Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad Shao-Lin's Road ...2025-05-251h 56
Retro Gaming Discussion Show356 - Amiga Platformer Hidden GemsDrisky and Kingy look through some obscure but awesome Amiga games that Kingy had never tried before. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast 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, watching, and liking to help our fledgling new YouTube channel become better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: https://discord.gg/H...2025-03-221h 45
Retro Gaming Discussion Show352 - Galloping GhostsJoin us as the new host, Almac, tells Drisky and Kingy all about his incredible trip to Galloping Ghost in Chicago, the world's biggest arcade. Not only does he detail what it is like to visit and how it compares to other arcade venues, but he also highlights seven interesting and unique titles for us all to play. Games Covered: Time Traveller by SEGA Dynamite Dux by SEGA Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters Eyes by Rock-Ola Major Havoc by Atari Pandora's Palace by Konami Eliminator 2025-01-102h 11
Retro Gaming Discussion Show350 - The SpectrumIt's been the buzz of the moment. Retro Games Ltd have recently released their latest micro computer replication. Following on the success of the C64 mini/maxi, the Amiga 500 mini and the Atari 400, Sinclair fans celebrated as The Spectrum was dispatched to thousands of loving homes (in time for Christmas). Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss the system, its included games and suggested classics that you should play on this lovely rubber-keyed device. Show notes:: Playdate: https://play.date/ Root Bear - https://www.youtube.com/watch...2024-11-292h 23
Retro Gaming Discussion Show348 - Game, Watch, Hack: The Ultimate GiftFollowing on from the last episode about Arcade Club, the Drisky and Kingy promised to do an episode on the lovely gift they received at the meetup. The lads go through the list of their favourite games that were cram-packed into the hacked Game & Watch systems they received. Games on the episode: 1. Magical Puzzle Popolis (GG) [Drisk] 2. The Castle (SG-1000) [Kingy] 3. Mole Mania (GB) [Drisk] 4. Arena (GG) [Kingy] 5. Dragonfire (Coleco) [Drisk] 6. The Heist (Coleco) [Kingy] 7. Magical Chase (PCE) [Drisk] 8. Balloon Kid (GB...2024-10-242h 22
Retro Gaming Discussion Show347 - 2024 Arcade Club MeetupIt was the annual meetup in September this year at Arcade Club. It was our best yet, with so many great friends of the show making a brilliant effort to come to the event. We are blessed with the most excellent of listeners. So, join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the weekend and cover 6 amazing games that stood out on this particular weekend. The games are: Motos Solar Fox Vindicators Star Castle Zoo Keeper Amidar Again, thank you for everyone who made...2024-10-062h 12
Retro Gaming Discussion ShowRetro Picks: PC EngineThe RGDS Team return with another celebration of the wonderful PC Engine. Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about 6 chosen titles on this amazing console. This episodes games: Shockman Keith Courage in the Alpha Zone Boxy Boy The Legendary Axe Victory Run Bonks Revenge As discussed, the RGDS meetup at Arcade Club in Bury is on the 20th and 21st of September. It's always a great event and we'd love to see our lovely listeners join us there if y...2024-09-131h 53
Retro Gaming Discussion Show345 - American TV Show GamesIf 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 (Sp...2024-08-222h 50
Retro Gaming Discussion Show343 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume Two - 25 - 01Drisky, Kingy, and Ric go through part two and the concluding part of our Amiga extravaganza where we go through our top 50 Amiga games. This episode covers from 25 through to 01 and our number one game. If that wasn't enough we include another massive free Amiga book covering in-depth, not only all the games covered and their related games in the series. but the history of the Amiga, all the game pack-in bundles, and some of the histories of the key publishers and developers. Book 2:https://archive.org/details/rgds-amiga-top-50-games-book-two-25-01-v-1 Book 1:h...2024-07-124h 49
Retro Gaming Discussion Show342 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume One - 50 -26Drisky, Kingy, and Ric go through part one of our Amiga extravaganza where we go through our top 50 Amiga games. This episode covers from 50 through to 26. If that wasn't enough we include a massive free Amiga book covering in-depth, not only all the games covered and their related games in the series. but the history of the Amiga, all the game pack-in bundles, and some of the histories of the key publishers and developers. https://archive.org/details/rgds-amiga-top-50-games-2-v-3-book-one-50-26-7-jun The book is completely free, although if you c...2024-06-214h 37
Retro Gaming Discussion Show341 - PS1 Racers: Vol 2Drisky and Kingy return to the Sony PlayStation 1 to look for more lesser-heard-of racers. The games covered in this episode are: Courier Crisis Muppets Racemania Mille Miglia Vanishing Point Wild Rapids Running Wild Peak Performance Streak: Hoverboard Racing Burning Road Tank Racer Show notes: Innsmouth - https://bitfans.itch.io/innsmouth The Videokid - https://pixeltripstudios.itch.io/the-videokid 2024-06-082h 04
Retro Gaming Discussion Show340 - Lynx Eats Boy's LunchYes its another fab episode of RGDS your Retro Gaming discussion Show. It's your host Paul Driscoll AKA Drisky and Gordon King AKA Kingy to discuss the wonderful Atari Lynx handheld console. So koin us as we go through this wonderful hand held machine. 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 c...2024-05-171h 59
Retro Gaming Discussion Show339 - The Sega 32XIn this episode, Drisky and Kingy choose 6 games from Sega's ill-fated Mega Drive add-on that is the 32X. Is it worth playing? The prices for the games can certainly be eye-watering. Join the lads as they discuss their chosen list. Games in this episode are: The Amazing Spiderman: Web of Fire Kolibri Shadow Squadron Knuckles Chaotix Metalhead Tempo2024-04-261h 48
Retro Gaming Discussion Show338 - Jeff MinterIn celebration of Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story being released, Drisky and Kingy go through some of the best Jeff Minter and Llamasoft's best games. There is a real voyage of discovery here, so join us as we play through these classic games. The games we have picked out from this amazing collection are: Deflex V Metagalactic Llamas Battle at the Edge of Time Hover Bovver Laser Zone Attack of the Mutant Camels Revenge of the Mutant Camels Gridrunner Rox 64 She...2024-03-292h 22
Retro Gaming Discussion Show336 - Your Sinclair Top 100 Part 2We are in the bag with the second half of our gargantuan Your Sinclair Top 100. In this episode Drisky and Kingy countdown from 50 to 1. The games covered in this episode are:- 50 Enduro Racer - 1987 - Activsion sega https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1628/ZX-Spectrum/Enduro_Racer 49 Tetris - 1988 - Mirrorsoft https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/5212/ZX-Spectrum/Tetris 48 Renegade - 1987 - Renegade https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4082/ZX-Spectrum/Renegade 47 Antics - 1984 - Bug byte ...2024-02-135h 22
Retro Gaming Discussion Show335 - Your Sinclair Top 100 part 1 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 po...2024-01-265h 10
Retro Gaming Discussion Show333 - RGDS Christmas Special 2023Garron, Ric, Drisky and Kingy, put on our paper hats and get into the Christmas spirit, with the RGDS Christmas Special. Where chat about all things Christmas, both past, present and future. 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 BoR He-Man: https://youtu.be/GOsYJkdqbOk BoR: Beats of Rage: https://youtu.be/zvHDP8ZgpYU BoR Best Games: https://youtu.be/zvHDP8ZgpYU ChronoCrash: https...2023-12-162h 38
Retro Gaming Discussion Show332 - PlayStation 2D Platformers Kingy and Drisky, go through 6 PS1 2D Platform Classics. Show Notes: Taito Egret Mini : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taito-EGRET-%E2%85%A1-mini-Limited/dp/B0B6HZ47HF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=taito+egret+2+mini&qid=1701366345&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Taito Flashware : https://www.taito.co.jp/en/egret2mini/support/update Rubber Key Wonder Spectrum Doc: https://www.graciousfilms.com/pages/the-rubber-keyed-wonder-film Crash, ZZap 64and Amitrax: https://fusionretrobooks.com/products/crash-micro-action-issue-15-crash-magazine?variant=39991673454686 F...2023-12-011h 50
Retro Gaming Discussion Show328 - PS2 Deep CutsIn this episode Drisky and Kingy go delving in deep to the archives of the PS2 and cover a collection of games that are lesser spoken about. The games covered are:- God Hand War of the Monsters Forsaken City Extreme Metal Racing Freedom Fighters The Suffering Maximo Show notes Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Chase Horizon 2 Samurai Western This years Arcade Club meetup is on 13th/14th October at Arcade Club, Bury, n...2023-09-221h 54
Retro Gaming Discussion Show326 - Arcade Hidden Gems - Volume 5 : Antstream Edition Hello and welcome as Drisky and Kingy talk about Hidden Arcade Gems that are on Antstream service on xbox and PC. Of cours there are many ways to play these games, but this is a great option. Show Notes: https://www.antstream.com/ - Antstream service if you want to knoww more. https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/ - Biggest Arcade venue in Europe. Don't forget RGDS is doing a listener meet up on 13th and 14th October 2023. It's so much fun. Please join us on our new You Tube chan...2023-08-202h 22
Retro Gaming Discussion Show325 - The (not so) Great British TV LicencesIn an age where Ocean ruled the 8-bit waves with the Hollywood blockbuster licences, other software houses secured the rights to classic British TV shows. Many didn't have a good reputation for being very enjoyable. Kingy and Drisky have went through the pain of these games, so our dear listeners don't need to. Tune in as they discuss brief memories of the shows alongside the games. The shows/games featured in this episode are: Minder Knightmare Benny Hill’s Madcap Chase Grange Hill Bangers and Mash Thunder...2023-07-283h 22
Retro Gaming Discussion Show324 - Neo-Retro Arcade RacersHello and welcome as Drisky and Kingy talk about some of the later arcade racers, in the ultimate modern racing collection. Also we include a section were we talk to Twitch gamer, MAGGS who tells us all about the gaming event at Arcade Club Bury on the 16th August 2023. Show Notes: https://timelessgaming.co.uk/ - Retro event on 16th Aug https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/ - Biggest Arcade venue in Europe. Don't forget RGDS is doing a listener meet up on 13th and 14th October 2023. It's so much fun. https://teknogods.gith...2023-07-073h 17
Retro Gaming Discussion Show323 - Gremlin The Later YearsIn part three of the Gremlin story Drisky and Kingy discuss the later years of Gremlin, covering the PC, PS1, Saturn and N64 era, up until when Gremlin was bought by Infogrames and became Infogrames Sheffield. So come join us as we go through these amazing games 1. slipstream 5000 2. whiplash 3. Actua Soccer 4.Loaded 5. Normality 6. Actua Golf 7. Reloaded 8. hardcore 4x4 9.Realms of the Haunting 10. N2O 11.Motorhead 12 Body Harvest post Gremlin Hon mentions: 13 Wacky Races 14 Hogs of War 15 Soul Bringer 2023-06-162h 15
Retro Gaming Discussion Show320 - Gremlin Graphics - Part Two - The 16-Bit eraIn this episode, Drisky and Kingy cover a truckload of games from the amazing software house, Gremlin Graphics. This is episode 1 of a 3-part series, with this one covering the 16-bit era. Show Notes Bruxólico (ZX Spectrum): https://amaweks.itch.io/bruxlicozx?fbclid=IwAR2s7RxLKDlqScVbRzr5j-nyUgnX1z9VDXrf7SMFWVHuAh-vFS6T-2D6d0s Amiga Event by Ravi of The Retro Hour: https://www.amigashow.com/ Totally free James Bond Book: https://youtu.be/a3bZ8dTWkvA...2023-04-193h 25
Retro Gaming Discussion Show319 - Gremlin Graphics pt.1: The 8-Bit EraIn this episode, Drisky and Kingy cover a truckload of games from the amazing software house, Gremlin Graphics. This is episode 1 of a 3-part series, with this one covering the 8-bit era. The Games: Wanted: Monty Mole 1984 Monty is Innocent 1985 Monty on the Run 1985 Auf Wiedersehen Monty 1987 Moley Xmas 1987 Impossamole 1990 Potty Pigeon 1984 Suicide Express 1985 (c64) Bounder 1985 Grumpy Gumphrey Supersleuth 1985 Thing on a Spring 1985 Westbank 1985 Future Knight 1986 The Wa...2023-03-272h 17
Retro Gaming Discussion Show318 - James Bond : License To GameIn our latest episode Kingy and Drisky don their tuxedos and sup on their vodka Martinis, shaken not stirred and take a look through March 40th Anniversary of James Bond video games. Not only that It is also the 70th Anniversary in April since James Bond was first introduced to the world in the book Casino Royale and October last year was the 60th Anniversary of the Bond films, so there is plenty of reasons to celebrate Bond. So sit back and enjoy as we take you through 40 years of great gaming history with Bond. James Bond Bl...2023-03-013h 17
Retro Gaming Discussion Show316 - Emulator ParadiseIn our latest episode, Drisky and Kingy discuss their love for emulation and all the many ways you can play those classic games. Find out how they each came across emulation and their views on it. They also discuss their top picks of emulators for many systems. Show Notes: Arcade Paradise:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRARBnSQ6iA Tiny Metal: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/TINY-METAL-FULL-METAL-RUMBLE-1595198.html The emulators discussed are: Atari 2600 - STELLA Atari 7800 - Prosystem/Emu7...2023-01-222h 32
Retro Gaming Discussion Show315 - 8-bit Top Picks of 2022Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss some of their favourite homebrew 8-bit releases of 2022. Games in this episode:- Ringo - ZX Spectrum Knights and Slimes - C64 Dire Dare - Amstrad CPC TCQ - ZX Spectrum Empire Strikes Back - C64 Penguin Attack - Amstrad CPC Show Notes Behlogar -https://store.steampowered.com/app/1399750/Beholgar/ Atari Couchcade - https://www.game.co.uk/en/arcade1up-atari-couchcade-2872946 RGDS XMAS Quiz on Powerpoint - https://bit...2023-01-031h 47
Retro Gaming Discussion Show311 - PS2 Octane SpecialJoin Drisky and Kingy as they discuss some quality PS2 arcade racers. There are so many great racing games that came out in the generation of gaming, we'd love to hear what your fav ones of this era were. Show Notes: Daddarulekonge ebooks - https://daddarulekonge.itch.io/?fbclid=IwAR14BLXMnBwKxoYS1HOfHRbSnqqCi185N88gCyHy8-AFG30GR-VbsTfXJp42022-10-072h 33
Retro Gaming Discussion Show307 - N64 Platform Masters vol 1Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss 4 of the lesser spoken 3d platform games on the Nintendo 64. The games in this episode are: Glover Iggy's Reckin' Balls Space Station Silicon Valley Rocket: Robot on Wheels Show notes: Rodeo shooting mechanical game https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=17476 Goldeneye Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIDUjKgbl24 Glover on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257880/Glover/ Rocket: Robot on Whe...2022-07-232h 02
Retro Gaming Discussion Show304 - Game Boy Goes to the ArcadesJoin Drisky and Kingy as they cover a great collection of Game Boy games that are fantastic conversions of their arcade counterparts. Games covered in this episode: Double Dragon Donkey Kong Burger Time Deluxe Elevator Action Mr Do Ms Pacman Boulder Dash Parodius Show notes: Renegade 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0ML_bx_xhw Mario vs Donkey Kong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5oAXDsPVs K...2022-06-042h 08
Retro Gaming Discussion Show302- ZX Spectrum Top 40To celebrate the 40th Birthday of the ZX Spectrum, Kingy and Drisky do their own RGDS top 40. 40 games to celebrate 40 amazing years of this incredible home micro. It's epic in length, but such an amazing computer deserves the time. We'd love to hear your own personal top 40's. Show notes: Spectrum Archive Link to Play OnLine https://archive.org/details/zx_spectrum_library_games John Ritman RGDS Podcast https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/213-the-john-ritman-interview Ian Bell Web site on Elite http://www.elitehomepage.org/ Bill Harbison episode https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/retro-gaming-discussion-show-68913/episodes/172-an-interview-with-bill-har-3936265 Cyclone 128K mod with mus...2022-05-065h 16
Retro Gaming Discussion Show301 - Shadow Of The Beast TrilogyDrisky and Kingy chat through the Shadow of the Beast Trilogy on the Amiga and the wonders of whizzy graphics and music. Drisky also chats about his new toy, the Amiga Mini and his opinions... and also a complete off topic chat on pinball. So come and join us as we cover these wonderful if divisive games. Amiga Mini: https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-A500-Mini-Electronic-Games/dp/B09BW8N7JZ Competition Pro USB Joystick: Competition Pro USB Joystick C64 Mastertronic Book Kingy has been working on: https://www.kickstarter.c...2022-04-151h 59
Retro Gaming Discussion Show300 - Episode 300 celebrationWe have made it through to 300 episodes. The RGDS team would like to thank all you lovely listeners out there - without you, we would have never reached this landmark episode. Join Kingy, Drisky, Garron, Ric and Aaron as they catch up, go over favourite past episodes and choose some hidden gem games. Show notes: Deadlock's RGDS companion book https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NJX4RuprqvauSqQyCU767Qxw4XuQGndJ/view Extra Life Arcabe Club Event https://facebook.com/events/s/extra-life-24-hour-charity-gam/2104505369710011/ Edinburgh Retro Computer and Video G...2022-03-302h 11
Retro Gaming Discussion Show295 - A Very Merry Speccy ChristmasJoin the RGDS festive mood with Kingy and Drisky as they cover 12 Christmassy-themed ZX Spectrum games. It's time to blow the dust off your rubber keyboard and get your kids involved in the 8-bit Christmas spirit. Games covered are: Frantic Pengo :https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/36581/ZX-Spectrum/Frantic_Pengo Chrimblast: https://www.jungsi.de/chrimblast-sinclair-zx-spectrum/ Zombos Christmas Capers : https://malcolmkirk.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-unofficial-zombos-christmas-capers.html?m=1 Sprouty : https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/35148/ZX-Spectrum/Sprouty Grumpy Santa : https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.php?cat=96&id=32183 Crimbo :https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/25374/ZX-Spectrum/Crimbo Santos Xmas Adventure :https://spectrumcomputing...2021-12-231h 48
Retro Gaming Discussion Show290 - Compilation GoldRemember those days when gaming compilations were something to be excited about. Well, with the help of our listeners, Drisky and Kingy discuss the most popular gaming boxsets of this bygone era. Notes - Little Book of Soundchips https://fusionretrobooks.com/products/the-little-book-of-sound-chips-vol1?variant=39368939765854 https://c64audio.com/collections/books/the-little-book-of-sound-chips 2021-08-132h 24
Retro Gaming Discussion Show286 - Summer MemoriesSummer is here, and in celebration of that Kingy, Drisky and Garron reminisce over the fine balance of gaming vs holidays in this anecdote driven episode. Whether it was a holiday in the UK, or one in foreign shores, the lads were sure to still get their gaming fix.2021-05-161h 41
Retro Gaming Discussion Show285 - Arcade Hidden Gems - Volume 4Join Kingy and Drisky as they go through some more arcade Hidden gems you need to play. So come on our Discord channel and play through these games with us today. Games featured in this episode:- Bongo - Jetsoft Boogie Wings - Data East Ninja Baseball Batman - Irem FAST LANE - Konami Puzzle Action Tant R - Sega SHUUZ - Atari RGDS Discord Channel https://discord.gg/BwUwY8A Show...2021-04-251h 33
Retro Gaming Discussion Show283- PS1 Racing GemsCome and join Kingy and Drisky as they burn some rubber and play some of PlayStation racers less talked about today. Amazing PS1 emulator called DuckStation: https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases RGDS Discord Channel https://discord.gg/BwUwY8A2021-03-202h 04
Retro Gaming Discussion Show280 - Mega CD - 6 of the BestJoin Drisky and Kingy as they take you through six of our favourite game on the ill-fated Mega CD or Sega CD. So come join us as we take you through these amazing games.2021-01-241h 55
Retro Gaming Discussion Show279 -Wheels of Fire : Amiga RacersYes its time to buckle up and take a ride with some of the other amazing lesser talked about Amiga Racing games worthy of your time. So join Drisky and Kingy as they go on a nostalgic nitro fuelled trip through some of these amazing Amiga racers. Don't forget if you want to reach out and give your own memories and thoughts then reach out to us on our Discord channel here... https://discord.gg/BwUwY8A This will be also where we put the show links to all items covered in...2021-01-102h 09
Retro Gaming Discussion Show277 - Gaming TurkeysYes, we thought at RGDS towers it will be fun to do a show talking through some of the Gaming Turkeys of years past that squat in the memories of Drisky and Kingy... So sit back and enjoy as we take you through these infamous and terrible games. Show Notes: Bikers ZX Next Game https://cavern.games/ Renegade III - recoloured https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/36471/ZX-Spectrum/Renegade_III_Recoloured Target Renegade Recoloured https://spectrumcomputing.co...2020-11-202h 06
Retro Gaming Discussion Show273 - ZX Spectrum The Early YearsIn this fantastic episode, Drisky and Kingy cover the great early period of the ZX Spectrum - 82-84. From mail order games to ones from upstart companies that became industry giants, the lads have it covered. Join in as they go through their chosen list. Show notes Launchbox https://www.launchbox-app.com/ The Retro Hour Podcast episode on text adventures https://theretrohour.com/text-adventure-games-history-ep238/ Adventuron https://adventuron.io/ A Guide to ZX Spectrum Games book ...2020-09-263h 18
Retro Gaming Discussion Show272 - RGDS - Great Balls of FireGet those balls polished and join us for another fantastic episode of RGDS. Yes Kingy and Drisky are looking at games with trackballs and Spinners. So join us as we go through some all time classic games X-Arcade: https://shop.xgaming.com/products/x-arcade-tankstick-trackball-usb-included Mayflash 300 - arcade stick: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mayflash-F300-Arcade-Fight-Joystick/dp/B019MFPLC0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mayflash+f300&qid=1599387628&sr=8-1 Video Tour of Arcade Club: https://youtu.be/8o4ZcV0t_z8 Kensigton with Orbit Ring Trackball: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-Orbit-Mouse-ergonomic-ambidextrous-Sapphire-Blue/dp/B0...2020-09-062h 13
Retro Gaming Discussion Show271 - Bubble StoryJoin Drisky and Kingy as they celebrate the excellent series of games in the Bubble Bobble world. The timeless classic that is Bubble Bubble is consistently on arcade players' top ten favourites and is undisputedly one of the best arcade games of all time. It spawned many other spin offs too, including the excellent Rainbow Islands. Don't let Baron von Blubba get you, sit bat and let us make a journey to the cave of monsters! 2020-08-162h 24
Retro Gaming Discussion Show269 - PiratesY'aar welcome to an episode themed around swashbuckling pirate games. Join Drisky and Kingy as they go through various gaming systems and various genres within the theme. Games features in this episode are: Booty Overboard Monkey Island 2 Pirates Capt'n Havoc Skull & Crossbones Cutthroat island Windwaker Show Notes: Alwa's Legacy https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/Alwas_Legacy/ 2020-07-102h 21
Retro Gaming Discussion Show268 - SNES & Super Famicom Hidden Platform GemsJoin Kingy and Drisky as they turn their eye to the amazing SNES and Super Famicom and some hidden platform game gems. Games covered are; Super Adventure Island 2 https://youtu.be/Mq9puS2dark Umihara Kawase (girl with fishing line) https://youtu.be/FDt4ulUnBrc Plokhttps://youtu.be/r-29NkxK6YY Link to Pickford Bros site and Plok Comics: http://www.zee-3.com/pickfordbros/ Do-Re-Mi Fantasy - Milon no Dokidoki Daibouken (Elf) https://youtu.be/WXNmZb2U3SY Claymates...2020-06-192h 04
Retro Gaming Discussion Show264 - Netplay: The Lockdown LowdownWe thought in these strange times, we would look for our listeners how to Netplay, in other words playing classic retro machines remotely. To add to the fun, Kingy and Drisky decided to have a competition of some versus games on the Mega Drive and 32X virtually, where the very honour of our retro gaming crown and our respective countries were at stake. 2020-04-242h 39
Retro Gaming Discussion Show263 - Cover Tape WarsKingy and Drisky dive back into the wonderful world of magazine cover tapes and disks on the Amiga and Spectrum. Cor Blimey! Howz-about a free exclusive book to accompany show for every listener!!! ... https://archive.org/details/rgdscovertapewars_202004/mode/2up Talk about generous!!!2020-04-092h 51
Retro Gaming Discussion Show262 - Best Game of 1987At last, and back my popular demand, the team return to the epic battle-fest that is Best Game of 1987. The lads argued, fought and whittled the list down to a whopping 25 games and then argue their case for their own personal top 5. Which game will be crowned the top game of this year. Join Drisky, Kingy, Ric and Garron as they try their best to entertain you in such a difficult time we are globally living in. Please note that many references made in this episode were recorded prior to the lockdown in which we...2020-03-254h 54
Retro Gaming Discussion Show261 - Arcade Hidden Gems vol 2Drisky and Kingy return with volume 2 and continue on their journey of rare arcade game discovery. This time, the lads go through Drisky's chosen list. Games featured in this episode are: Big Karnak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8QpIejpg4 Racing Hero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcv62GL_Sj4 EDF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkgO23Ye7DM Vendetta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX4Rf_DghKg Cyvern https://www.y...2020-03-132h 27Retro Gaming Discussion Show259 - Hidden Arcade Gems - Volume 1Join Kingy and Drisky as they take you through some obscure arcade gaming gems. We all love discovering new games and we all get paralysed by the sheer choice of most retro collections, that we thought it would be fun if we choose an obscure gem in each genre for us all to try. Volume 1 is Kingy's choices with Volume 2 and Drisky's choices coming soon. We would also love you the listeners to give your suggestions. So come join us as Kingy suggest some real wonders, we would love for you to try them and tell us what you think... Hid...2020-02-142h 09
Retro Gaming Discussion Show256 - Decade By Decade/New Year BashJoin Drisky, Garron, Ric, Jon and Kingy as they drunkenly celebrate the year end and reflect over all the previous decades of gaming. Warning: This episode contains alcohol misuse, swearing and other type of content not suitable for all. You have been warned. We'd like to thank our of our listeners for making 2009 great and we shall see you all in 2020.2019-12-292h 17
Retro Gaming Discussion Show255 - Star Wars GamesIn celebration of the new Star Wars film, ending of a Saga, join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about some of the lesser known Star Wars Games out there, that we love and all mixed in with two big hitters that are our favourites. Don't forget Drisky wrote the book on Star Wars Video Games (literally) way in his time at Retro Asylum, so have a read with this free pdf book that covers every Star Wars game ever made (up to 2014 when it was written)... https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxvnp7cHAPAZR3...2019-12-062h 14
Retro Gaming Discussion Show254 - Atari 7800 - The ProsystemJoin Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the very much underrated Atari 7800. Could it have been the dominant console if it were released when planned? There are some real gems of games on this system, so join the lads as they wax lyrical about them. Show notes:- Paul Davies' book - Florin's Zx Spectrum Haul of Games - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZZGDDXX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Blast Annual 2020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2286690961659824/ Baggers in Space htt...2019-11-232h 09
Retro Gaming Discussion Show253 Arcade ClubThe 20th of October saw the RGDS team make their annual pilgrimage to Arcade Club in Bury. Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the weekend and go over their choices of "games of the weekend". Apologies for the distortion in my mic, I hadn't noticed the gain had been knocked up. (Kingy) Show notes:- Kingy's video interviewing the RGDS team at Arcade Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeVx-oBKIco#action=share Will Brooker's successful ZX Spectrum documentary Kicks...2019-11-012h 36
Retro Gaming Discussion ShowSega Blue Skies - 3D Sega Classic 3D collectionDrisky and Kingy take you through some classic Sega games that appeared on Sega 3D Classics Collection on the 3DS by M2. Don't worry if you don't have a 3DS as really its an excuse (as if we needed one) to talk through some great Sega retro classics. 3D VR NES emulator https://geod.itch.io/3dnes/devlog/26400/3dnes-v2-release Kingy guesting on Arcade Perfect chatting about Power Drift https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/e/arcade-perfect-podcast-ep-17-powerdrift/ Super Bub on Net Yaroze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55v...2019-09-211h 44
Retro Gaming Discussion Show250 - A to Z of Sega DreamcastNo. 250 is upon us. There is no better way to celebrate our sestercentennial episode than have a bumper episode featuring the grossly underrated Sega Dreamcast. Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss their favourite games in our continuing series of A to Z. Will Brooker's Kickstarter trailer/kickstarter for ZX Spectrum Experience. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mscsi/the-zx-spectrum-experience/ 2019-08-292h 59
Retro Gaming Discussion Show249 - Turn-based Strategy GamesKingy and Drisky chat about some of their favourite games in this tactical genre. The chosen list is one in which the rules of engagement and concise and they are very accessible for players who may be new/shy to this style of game. Don't worry about overly complicated tutorials; the guys are too old and impatient for that kind of thing these days :) Games featured in the episode are Rebelstar Raiders Rebelstar Hero Quest Space Crusade Advance Wars Worms G...2019-08-022h 25
Retro Gaming Discussion Show244 Three Men and a BabyIn celebration of The Drisk becoming a grandad!!! We decided it would be fun to have a show featuring games featuring babies/toddlers. Join Drisky, Garron and Kingy as they try and change the nappies on these retro classics. Come join the chat on our Discord channel.. https://discord.gg/BwUwY8A Games featured in this episode are:- Aero Wings 2 Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa Chuck Rock 2 Herbert's Dummy Run Jack the Nipper 1 & 2 Mes...2019-05-172h 48
Retro Gaming Discussion Show241 Easter EGG-travaganza SpecialYes, with Easter around the corner, Kingy and Drisky have decided to take you through an EGG-xellent adventure full of us poaching some of the best games and yolks through gaming past. We cover the Dizzy series, Chuckie Egg 1 & 2, Jazz Jack Rabbit and Billy Hatcher and that's not all Yolks! we even manage to squeeze in a few honourable mentions. So come and join us on this EGG-citing adventure and have a great Easter. Show Notes: Dizzy Fansite:- http://yolkfolk.com/ Chuckie Egg Fansite (Get Chuckie...2019-04-052h 05
Retro Gaming Discussion Show240 35 Years of Jet Set Willy35 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 Mine...2019-03-222h 09
Retro Gaming Discussion Show239 PC Gaming and UpgradesThe 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 Phy...2019-03-082h 12
Retro Gaming Discussion Show237 Amiga Arcade CoversionsIn this episode Drisky and Kingy hark back to a time when the arcade was still king and we all coveted home ports of our favourite coin guzzlers. The lad’s champion what they think are some of the best arcade to home conversions on the Commodore Amiga. Games featured in this episode are: Arkanoid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKr4M_4b3I Pac-mania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rzfco6rpy0&t=532s Pang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26GXjmzjAdU Rainbow Islands2019-02-081h 57
Retro Gaming Discussion Show235 RGDS Spy AgencyIn 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/C...2019-01-112h 05
Retro Gaming Discussion ShowBonus Ep - RGDS Xmas ShowHere 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. Show Notes: Magazines of Xmas past, two our favourites are chatted about. Your Sinclair - Issue 25 https://ia800306.us.archive.org/12/items/your-sinclair-25/YourSinclair_25_Jan_1988.p...2018-12-212h 31
Retro Gaming Discussion Show230 This is the BBC MicroTHIS 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 th...2018-10-191h 54
Retro Gaming Discussion Show219 Amiga PD and Shareware Games 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. So come and join us as Kingy and Drisky take you through ten great examples of the day. We have also collected up these amazing games (and many other favourites that didn't me the show) as well for you to enjoy on an emulator. See it as the ultimate coverdisk. Please give these classics a try, we love to hear you memories or what...2018-05-041h 42
Retro Gaming Discussion ShowCD32 A-ZKingy 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.eu2017-11-172h 41