Retro Gaming Discussion Show

"RGDS Podcast" is a retro gaming podcast for retro gamers by retro gamers! We cover everything from the 8bit days all the way up to modern indie retro inspired games.

369 - CRASH magazine Christmas Special 12/14/2025

369 - CRASH magazine Christmas Special 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 - Atarisoft Potty Pigeon - Gremlin Graphics The Runes of Zendos - Dorcas Software Skyranger - Microsphere Underwurlde - Ultimate /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/39402005

368 - Naomi Hidden Gems 11/14/2025

368 - Naomi Hidden Gems 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 /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/39025870

367 - RGDS Arcade Little Club of Horrors Halloween Special 2025 10/25/2025

367 - RGDS Arcade Little Club of Horrors Halloween Special 2025 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 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/38777415

366 - PSP Gold 10/09/2025

366 - PSP Gold 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/38508940

365 - C16 & Plus 4 09/19/2025

365 - C16 & Plus 4 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, 1984) — David H. Bolton Trailblazer (Mr Chip/Gremlin, 1984) — Shaun Southern Exorcist (CBM/Mr Micro, 1984) — Greg Duddle Treasure Island (CBM/Mr Micro, 1985) — Greg Duddle Speed King (Mr Chip/Mastertronic, 1986) — Shaun Southern Oblisky’s Choices Kickstart (Mr Chip, 1986) — Shaun Southern Big Mac (The Mad Maintenance Man) (Mr Chip, 1985) — Tony Kelly Arthur Noid (Mr Chip, 1988) — Shaun Southern Mr Puniverse (Mr Chip, 1986) — Tony Kelly Megabolts (Mr Chip, 1987) — Stuart Cross Show notes: The 264 family of computers - Plus 4 World - /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/38263215

364 - Arcade Hidden Gems Vol 6 08/29/2025

364 - Arcade Hidden Gems Vol 6 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/38005655

363 - Gamecube: Multiplayer Mayhem 08/08/2025

363 - Gamecube: Multiplayer Mayhem 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 /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/37677480

362 - Ridge Racer Series 07/25/2025

362 - Ridge Racer Series 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/37526140

361 - Pocket Powerhouses – Forgotten Game Boy Gems 06/30/2025

361 - Pocket Powerhouses – Forgotten Game Boy Gems 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 here: https://discord.gg/HzGAZ5FV7u /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/37211150

360 - SNES Pick 'n' Mix 06/15/2025

360 - SNES Pick 'n' Mix 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 /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/37016220

359 - Arcade Wonderland 05/25/2025

359 - Arcade Wonderland With 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 Show notes: Arcade Club meetup 10/11th October @ Arcade Club in Bury San Francisco PC Mod - /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/36702395

358 - Colecovision: Arcade Conversions 05/02/2025

358 - Colecovision: Arcade Conversions Released in 1982, the Colecovision was a direct contender to the Atari 5200, yet no one really speaks about it - especially in the UK. Join Almac and Kingy as they chat about the system and go through a list of a dozen games they deem worthy of everyone playing. The games are: Donkey Kong Jr. Mr. Do Gyruss Bump ‘n’ Jump Jungle Hunt Carnival Congo Bongo Matt Patrol (unreleased version of Moon Patrol) Spy Hunter Frenzy Time Pilot Zaxxon Show notes: Homebrew games - Flashcart! Convert your NES controller /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/36393300

357 - Dreamcast: Voyage Of Discovery - Vol 1 04/15/2025

357 - Dreamcast: Voyage Of Discovery - Vol 1 Drisky and Garron begin a retro journey with the SEGA Dreamcast, picking out ten interesting games as they begin their alphabetical journey through the systems wonderful library. So sit back and enjoy as we take you through 10 awesome titles. 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/36131220

356 - Amiga Platformer Hidden Gems 03/22/2025

356 - Amiga Platformer Hidden Gems Drisky 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 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/35818870

355 - Firebird: The Silver 250 Range 03/07/2025

355 - Firebird: The Silver 250 Range Almac and Kingy take a trip back to the era when budget games for 8-bit micros had us kids impulsively spending our pocket money on these affordable cassettes. Firebird was Telecomsoft's foray into the world of video games, eventually growing into a company that released both budget and full-price titles. The games covered in this episode: Zulu (C64) Booty (ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore 16) Bird Strike (BBC Micro) Run Baby Run (ZX Spectrum) Viking Raiders (ZX Spectrum) Byte Bitten (ZX Spectrum) The Wild Bunch (ZX Spectrum) Mr. Freeze (Amstrad CPC) Headache (C64) Gogo the Ghost (C64) 1985 Releases: Don’t Panic (Amstrad CPC) Chickin Chase (C64) Don’t Buy This (ZX Spectrum) A compilation of 5 bad games: Race Ace Fido Weasel Willie Fido 2 Fruit Machine Circus Circus (C64) Short Fuse (Amstrad CPC) Fahrenheit 3000 (ZX Spectrum) Spike (ZX Spectrum) Caverns of Eriban (C64) Show Notes: Master Key - /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/35550745

354 - Atari Jaguar : Do The Math 02/08/2025

354 - Atari Jaguar : Do The Math Almac returns as host and tries to convince Drisky, Bob and you why you should give the Atari Jaguar a go. So come join us as we do the Math and dive in to some of the best games on the systems. Links: Donkey Kong Junior: Homebrew / New Games: Zaffin Books Controller Overlays - ConsoleMods Wiki GameDrive: Books: Emulator: BigPEmu 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/35198965

353 - The 80's 01/23/2025

353 - The 80's Garron and Kingy return with a continuation of their memories journey which they began with the previous episode covering the 70's. View this decade through their eyes, and the nonsense they got up to along with them discussing the era at the start of the decade and where it went. Show notes: Nice and Nasty Podcast: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/34985945

352 - Galloping Ghost 01/10/2025

352 - Galloping Ghost Join 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 Hon Mentions: Starhawk by Cinematronics Jump bug by Rock-ola Stocker by Bally/Sente Red Baron by Atari Sky Kid by Namco Additional Mentions: The fantastic intro chip tune by Lukhash-Keygen and, later on, another tune called Videogame. Show notes: Pear Potion - Tony Temple, Donkey Kong - 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/34799815

351 - 8-bit Underdogs: The Acorn Electron 12/14/2024

351 - 8-bit Underdogs: The Acorn Electron At last, RGDS returns with another 8-bit Underdog episode. This time we are covering the Acorn Electron. Joining Kingy is Almac, who owned one back in the day. The games covered: Thrust Way of the Exploding Fist Pengi Yie Are Kung Fu Starship Command Citadel Imogen Bug Eyes Las of the Free Eddie Kidd's Jump Challenge Astroplumber Corporate Climber Show Notes: Intellivision PCB as mentioned by Almac - Acorn: A World in Pixels Book - BBC Literacy Project - Input Magazine - BBC Micro games site - The emulators for the Acorn Electron: ElectrEM Elkulator /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/34443470

350 - The Spectrum 11/29/2024

350 - The Spectrum 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: Root Bear - BBC Micro Literacy Project Archive 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 Cesare the Somnambule (Sleepwalker) Donkey Kong Exo-tical MArlow Marsmare Dr Acula Mushroom Soup Nothing Microblitz Aliens Neoplasma 2 Analogue 64 /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/34205355

349 - GBA Gems Vol 1 11/10/2024

349 - GBA Gems Vol 1 Drisky and Garron, chat through six hidden gems on the GBA for our listeners to enjoy. Games are: Drill Dozer Ninja Cop (AKA Ninja Five-O) Iridion II Astro Boy: Omega Factor Car Battler Joe Sabre Wulf 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 to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/33862432

348 - Game, Watch, Hack: The Ultimate Gift 10/24/2024

348 - Game, Watch, Hack: The Ultimate Gift Following 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) [Kingy] 9. GG Aleste (GG) [Drisky] 10. Boy and His Blob (NES) [Kingy] 11. Factory Panic (GG) [Drisk] 12. Donkey Kong Jr (G&W) [Kingy] 13. Snoopy Tennis (G&W) [Drisk] Almac's links on hacking the G&W: The New Schmoo - Killing Time Redux /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/33604932

347 - 2024 Arcade Club Meetup 10/06/2024

347 - 2024 Arcade Club Meetup It 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 the effort to come. We shall see you all next year. /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/33347242

Retro Picks: PC Engine 09/13/2024

Retro Picks: PC Engine The 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 you can make it. Hop into our Discord channel if you want more info. /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/33047477

345 - American TV Show Games 08/22/2024

345 - American TV Show Games 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 /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/32643832

344 - RGDS Arcade Gems 08/02/2024

344 - RGDS Arcade Gems Jon joins Drisky as we go through six arcade games chosen by Jon for them both to play through. /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/32346347

343 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume Two - 25 - 01 07/12/2024

343 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume Two - 25 - 01 Drisky, 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: Book 1: The book is completely free, although if you consider a small voluntary donation on Buy Me a Coffee, for all my efforts, I would appreciate it: 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 to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to part two, with our next episode covering the top 25 games and another free and even bigger Amiga book to enjoy. /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/32043802

342 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume One - 50 -26 06/21/2024

342 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume One - 50 -26 Drisky, 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. The book is completely free, although if you consider a small voluntary donation on buy me a Coffee, for all my efforts, I would appreciate it: 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 to get better known. Also please join us on Discord and chat with us and other listeners here: Don't forget to subscribe and listen to part two, with our next episode covering the top 25 games and another free and even bigger Amiga book to enjoy. /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/31828472

341 - PS1 Racers: Vol 2 06/08/2024

341 - PS1 Racers: Vol 2 Drisky 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 - The Videokid - /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/31660077

340 - Lynx Eats Boy's Lunch 05/17/2024

340 - Lynx Eats Boy's Lunch Yes 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: 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: /episode/index/show/retrogamingdailyshow/id/31239297

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