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350 - The Spectrum

Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Release Date: 11/29/2024

369 - CRASH magazine Christmas Special show art 369 - CRASH magazine Christmas Special

Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Kingy is joined by Almac and Drisky as they cover the games in Newsfield's incredibly popular ZX Spectrum magazine, CRASH.  CRASH at this time of year always had a bumper edition Christmas special and it is with issue 12 (Dec '84/Jan '85) that the lads celebrate the games that were reviewed.   Games featured in episode: Astronut - Software Projects Backpackers Guide to the Universe - Fantasy Software Boulderdash - First Star Software Cyclone - Vortex Software The Fall Guy - Elite Knight Lore - Ultimate Lode Runner - Software Projects New Cylon Attack - A 'n' F Software Pole Position...

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

When it comes to Sega's Naomi system, it's easy to think of games like Crazy Taxi, House of the Dead, Monkey Ball, Virtua Fighter etc.  And as amazing as these games are, they've been spoken about to death on many podcasts, including our own.  So, most of our listeners know Drisky and Kingy by now, they like to dig a little deeper in this rich catalogue of amazing arcade games.   Games in this episode Illmatic Envelope Airline Pilots The Maze of Kings Wild Riders Tokyo Bus Guide The King of Route 66  

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Alma, King and Drisky join you for this Halloween Spooktacular, where we discuss the fantastic listener meetup in October and what it was like.  We also go through all the high scores competition for the chosen games and the winners. Then, as it's Halloween, we discuss some spooky-themed games at Arcade Club, which many of you can play at home to join in the fun. So, can you beat our weekend scores?  Are you planning to play any spooky games for Halloween? Come join us and enjoy the spooky festivities. Show Notes: Brentalfloss does Ghosts 'n Goblins: Don't forget to check out...

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

  Drisky &, Almac dust off our PSP's amd play some of our favourite games... Games in this episode are: Wipeout Pulse Afterburner: Black Falcon LocoRoco 2 Medievil Resurrection Burnout Legends Prinny: Can I Really be the Hero? Everybody's Golf 2 Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars Show notes:

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Our popular series that shines a light on the lesser-spoken-about 8-bit home computers returns with the very underrated Commodore 16 & Plus 4 models.  Joining Kingy in this episode are friends of the show, Turnbl & Oblisky who both owned and loved these systems back in the day.   Games featured: Kingy's Choices Out on a Limb (Anirog, 1984) — Sam Manthorpe Bongo (Kingsoft, 1986) — Udo Gertz Tom Thumb (Anirog, 1985) — Udo Gertz Tomb of Tarrabash (Audiogenic, 1985) — Mark Sibly Punchy (CBM, 1984) — Evan Parton   Turnbl’s Choices Fire Ant (CBM,...

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Kingy and Drisky go through six more obscure arcade games for people to enjoy. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast 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:

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Garron, Almac and Kingy battle it out over a selection of multiplayer Gamecube games via the Netplay feature on the Dolphin emulator. But whether you're playing with mates on your couch on real hardware or doing something similar as the lads, we welcome you all to play along. Games in this episode are: Mario Golf Super Monkey Ball 2 Mario Tennis Soul Calibur 2 Wario Ware Megamix   Show notes: Gamecube Picoboot - - Swiss menu only not Tiramasu - that’s the Wii U!!      Peripherals for PC   Dolphin Emulator    

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Armed 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 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:  

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Drisky and Garron, decided in all this sunshine to look at the Gameboy again.  Choosing 8 depp cut classic hidden gems for you to enjoy. So sit back in the sun and listen and play, these awesome titles. 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...

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Retro Gaming Discussion Show

It's been a while since RGDS covered some SNES games and dedicate an episode to this amazing console.  Join Kingy and Almac as they cover various genres and recommend ones to play along to the episode with. Games list: Jelly Boy Demon's Crest Kirby's Dream Course Super Tennis Run Saber Actraiser Equinox (Solstice II) Blackthorne Axelay Pop'n Twin Bee  

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It'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?v=KDTVQp0-S44

BBC Micro Literacy Project Archive

https://clp.bbcrewind.co.uk/

Drisky's chosen list of Speccy games:

  • 180

    • 2. Atic Atac

    • 3. Captain Blood

    • 4. Chuckie Egg

    • 5. Fantasy World Dizzy

    • 6. Dan Dare

    • 7. Deathchase

    • 8. Head Over Heels

    • 9. Three Weeks In Paradise

    • 10. Enduro Racer

    • 11. Chase HQ

    • 12. Jet Set Willy

    • 13. Garfield

    • 14. Snoopy

    • 15. Bear Bovver

    • 16. Jet Pac

    • 17. Batty

    • 18. Trantor : The Last Stormtrooper

Kingy's Chosen list of Speccy games:

1. Bugaboo

2. Cyclone

3. Dynamite Dan

4. Knight Lore

5. Kokotoni Wilf

6. Mighty Magus

7. Mugsy

8. Orc Attack

9. The Pyramid

10. Worse Things Happen at Sea

 

MODERN INDIE:

 

castle escape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM5VpMv5QT4




Cesare the Somnambule (Sleepwalker)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXNWbjNxW24

 

Donkey Kong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azNUWPUSvQk



Exo-tical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobdW3GJuBY




MArlow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkR43nTum7U




Marsmare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQfnCsIKCQ&t=141s



Dr Acula

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGeM_o5FceM




Mushroom Soup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ8LhyJGBk




Nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtksG-wrKqE



Microblitz

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYPmPPhXBRM



Aliens Neoplasma 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTx8f6Tt39M

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analogue 64

https://www.analogue.co/3d