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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuuj8EL3tE 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

  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: https://www.ppsspp.org/buygold/

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 - https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Commodore-264_series   Plus 4 World -  https://plus4world.powweb.com  

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 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

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 - PicoBoot for GameCube - Swiss menu only not Tiramasu - that's the Wii U!!    Install PicoBoot | support.webhdx.dev Beginner's Guide to #Picoboot for Gamecube (Tips and Tricks) PicoBoot Modchip Will Unleash The POWER of Your Nintendo GAMECUBE! | Installation Guide and Overview   Peripherals for PC Jesiah Controller Adapter for GameCube Switch Wii U PC, 4 Port Game Controller Converter : Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games   Dolphin Emulator Dolphin Emulator - GameCube/Wii games on PC Dolphin Emulator - Compatibility List - page #    

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 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  

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

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  

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 - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/05/one-of-the-best-non-sega-arcade-racers-just-got-a-recompiled-pc-port      

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 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8vFgMBFhYI Flashcart!   https://github.com/aotta/PiCOLECO Convert your NES controller   https://yesterware.blogspot.com/2020/06/turn-nes-controller-into-colecovision.html   https://github.com/samson7point1/coleco_to_nes   https://www.pcbway.com/