Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

The boys have a good chat about the original PC-in-a-box, the Xbox. Microsoft's huge (literally) "console" didn't sell as well as you'd think, but its stellar library coupled with better performance and the amazing Xbox Live means it has a special place in our hearts. The games, the conception, the legacy - all discussed in this week's podcast. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a top...

We wish you all a wonderful festive season! In this week's pod, the boys get to rummage around in Dylan's box for some retro gaming "goodies", James shares some of his Christmas memories and we have a chat about what Christmas 2021 may mean for younger generations. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us  @arcadeattackUK  and catch us on  Facebook  ...

We're making James work hard for his (no) money! He's rounded up some intriguing retro gaming news stories for your entertainment. A certain Nintendo console is 15 years old; a certain popular 90s UK gaming show makes a return, a cartoon return for an earthy fellow is mooted and much, much more in this 50-minute bonanza. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Plea...

Akira Kitamura's 'Mega Man' has proven to be a very successful franchise for Nintendo but was that always the case? James has fond memories of the loveable robot assistant come robot assassin so he's here to chat about his first outings, what made those games so great, that lovely (and extremely accurate) box art and what Mega Man has done for gaming in general. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fanc...

We've somehow been around for five years and never actually spoken about Street Fighter 2 the game. So to mark our anniversary, Dylan rounded up a bit of trivia and a lot of chat about arguably the most important one on one fighting game ever made. The boys chip in with their opinion on favourite SF2 memories, characters, backdrops, versions and of course, that amazing soundtrack. Fancy discussing...

A man who needs no introduction, Ed Annunziata brought us the magnificent Ecco the Dolphin as well as classics such as Kolibri and Vectorman. Thanks to our amazing friend Michael for putting Adrian in touch with Ed to deliver this fascinating, mammoth SEGA chat. Ed also talks about his inspirations behind his hit titles, such as how a chance encounter with a friendly hummingbird inspired Kolibri....

Ken Levine's mammoth FPS BioShock took us to the darkest depths of eerie Rapture in what is one of the greatest games ever made, we all concur! So what makes it special? Adrian's here with stories of the game's development, gameplay and lots of spoilers as we discuss the game's amazing decision-driven (to an extent) plot. But is it better than Bio Dome? Better listen to find out! Fancy discussing...

Ian Dunlop and Neill Glancy are true Amiga legends having brought us the classic 'Walker'. Adrian invited them on for a chat to talk about the difficulties in bringing something like Walker to life and their work on the unreleased Walker 2 and what might have been. They also discus working on gems like Turok and South Park with some great anecdotes thrown in along the way. Ian and Neill talk about...

Our favourite blue anthropomorphic hedgehog turned 30 this year and we completely missed the celebrations due to our little break. To make up for it (and wish him a belated happy 30th) Dyl has rounded up the boys' favourite Sonic titles and introduced them for a nice chat. Come for the Sonic tribute, stay for the arguments as to which Sonic game is the best. Like what we do? Please consider suppor...

He's only gone and done another one! Our Keith's on a roll! Halloween/horror themed goodness for you this week, from Master System and NES old skool classics to CD-quality (yes, I used that term) PS2 and PS3 modern-day classics. Listen and enjoy the surprises or scroll below to see the credits. Happy Halloween! Or whatever folk usually say this time of year, I dunno. Master of Darkness – 1993 – Yo...

Action 52 is regarded by many as the worst NES games/carts of all time but my, does it have a fascinating story. Entrepreneur Vince Perri's foray into the video games industry was a mammoth 52 game compilation all on one NES cart. What resulted was a curious mix of games, many of which were unplayable.  Adrian, furious at how The Cheetahmen never became mainstream, channeled this energy into track...

Dyl decided to give Adrian the week off to interview Dean Mortlock, 90s gaming mag Sega Power's last ever editor having worked there as a writer since 1992. Dean's decided to go back into the shark-infested waters of magazine publishing with his new venture 'Sega Powered', ably supported by Neil Randall (DC-UK,360 mags), Marc Jowett and our bud from Maximum Power-Up, Paul Monaghan, it'll be full o...

Eric Quakenbush made his name working at two of the most important companies of all time; Apple and Sega. Part two of this exclusive interview tracks Eric's life at SEGA. Eric worked on some huge SEGA titles in the 90s such as Jurassic Park, Garfield and Virtua Fighter. However, he is probably best known for working on some amazing unreleased games! Enjoy Eric's stories looking at Virtua Hamster a...

Well, was it? It's certainly up there. Keith is tasked with exploring every nook and cranny of Capcom's masterpiece - from its early prototypes to how it all panned out in deepest, darkest, deadliest...Spain. Get comfy because there's lots to talk about. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK  and catch us on  Facebook  or  Instagra...

Eric Quakenbush made his name working at two of the most important companies of all time; Apple and Sega. Part one of this exclusive interview tracks Eric's life at Apple and what it was like working at a company post-Steve Jobs. Eric shares some amazing stories, including how losing a few Apple shares in the 90s ended up being a HUGE blessing in disguise! Eric also explains how his work at Apple...

James makes his long awaited hosting debut on Arcade Attack, and boy, is he off to a flyer! With so much news around the retro gaming scene, we thought it was time to rattle through some of the biggest news headlines and some more niche stories that may have passed you by. From China's proposed limit on gaming for teenagers to wearing Tom Nook on your toes and reports of three long forgotten SEGA...

We love all our interviewees, this is fact. But every now and then we’ll have someone on who really blows us away. Mike Rouse’s work is phenomenal. One of Sony’s brightest talents he went on to help The Getaway (PS2) win a BAFTA in one of his first jobs. Stellar work at Ubisoft and Microsoft followed so he’s quite a story to tell. Mike is now working at Antstream and helping keep retro gaming aliv...

On a retrogaming podcast? Are you kidding me?! Sort of. Our journey into the cold wastelands of Patreon has opened up a few opportunities to do different things. Adrian's mum's erotic novel is one (we're all petrified, don't worry) and the opportunity to talk about more modern stuff is another. Dylan (of all people) introduces the concept and the boys open up about the modern games they've been en...

Want to learn more about the infamous SEGA testing department in the 90s? Well, hear some amazing stories from the people who were living and breathing SEGA in the good old days of gaming! Erik Wahlberg, Joe Cain, Kim Rogers & Jeff Junio share some amazing stories on how a small department felt more like a family and helped shape gaming in the 1990s. Like what we do? Please support us on Patreon: ...

This is it. This is when Adrian finally has a breakdown! His dear mum is now a published author and we couldn't be more proud. But, it's a tad saucy. Have a little taster of a series exclusive to our Patreon backers. I'll say nothing more. You can buy Sheila Allen's 'Sheila's Little Black Book' on Amazon . Like what we do? Please support us on Patreon:  www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussin...

We don't capitalise much but the latest Sound Test effort from our Keith certainly deserves it - Amiga POWER! Dylan stole some of the more well-known tracks for his driving mix in 2020 but Keith didn't need to dig deep to find some absolute beauties. From Alien Breed to Turrican 2, from Brimble to Huelsbeck, it's all here in lovely Amiga stereo-quality goodness. So put your feet up and relax to al...

Howard Scott Warshaw left an undeniable mark on the video game industry! After creating the amazing Yars' Revenge for the Atari 2600, it seemed Howard would become one of the true pioneers of the video game industry... In fact, he would almost single handily go on to to destroy the industry with the release of E.T. Howard shares some amazing stories in his short-lived but hugely influential career...

The creator of Eternal Champions was a friend and (amazingly) a fan of the show. His passing at such a young age came as a shock to us all. We wanted to pay tribute to an amazing man so here's a little bit of AA discussion followed by some lovely interviews Adrian had with Michael's closest friends and ex colleagues. Like what we do? Please support us on Patreon:  www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fanc...

We're back and boy it's been too long! Good news, bad news, sad news, a little teaser of what's to come from us in the near future, it's all here! Like what we do? Please support us on Patreon:  www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Want to swear at us for leaving? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeatta...

From the Apple Pippin to the Pioneer LaserActive and the Super Lady Cassette Vision we run down 5 of the most obscure and weird gaming consoles to hit the market. The end of an era?! Possibly? The end of the Arcade Attack podcast forever.....?! HELL NO! (Please excuse my language). Yup, we have some sad news to share to our lovely listeners! we are stepping back for a bit to recharge the batteries...