Retro Asylum - The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

James Middleton and Chris O'Regan are joined by Marcin Paczyński and Adam Ziółkowski of Good Old Games (AKA GOG) to discuss the importance of video game preservation.  As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete R...

Dean Swain is joined by Paul Higgins, an arcade collector to discuss arcade gaming and arcade collecting. They also discuss what they have been playing on the MB Vectrex recently. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRo...

Steve, Dean, Mark, Jim & Chris O'Regan look back at what Retro Asylum got up to during 2024, a quick round up of the latest news in the world of retro gaming, they also talk about pixel art on the Divoom Pixoo and look to what the future holds. Plus we have our special on the scene report from the Crash Live event. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really...

In this episode Chris Worthington, Chris O'Regan, Jim Middleton, and Mads Kristensen take our viewers and listeners through the third Evercade cartridge: Data East Collection 1. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRock...

Merry Christmas everyone! Tis the season to be jolly, so we thought what better way to celebrate than have 6 grown men fight & shout about what 8 bit home micro is best by playing a load of budget games. Which system will win? Tune in to find out!   Special thanks to Scott Pearson for creating another awesome piece of artwork for our cover! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this e...

In this second episode of our Evercade Collection series, James and Mads take a look at the games on the Namco Collection 1 cartridge.   As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame...

Steve, Dean & Mads discuss various retro themed topics in this episode including The Rubber Keyed Wonder film by the Caulfields, the Alien movie franchise and a whole lot more! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRocki...

In this episode Chris and Jim get all nostalgic for "the beautiful game" as they talk to journalist, historian, and documentarian Richard Moss about his new book; A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Steph...

Jim, Mads, Chris and Rich from the Retro Movie Club podcast take a look at the seminal PS1 title, Resident Evil.  Find out if those damn dogs can still make us jump and whether the mansion has aged as well as our esteemed hosts themselves. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticma...

In this episode Mark leads Jim, Mads and Chris through a nostalgic look back at more than 6 years of our game club. We also hear from a bevy of community members on what the game club meant to them. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the Scrumptious Ru...

In this episode of the Retro Asylum podcast, Matt Wilsher & Dean Swain speak to legendary TV presenter, podcaster & author Jason Bradbury about his forthcoming KIckstarter campaign which will hopefully fund the movie Ctrl AI Delete that promises to be "a retro-fuelled, laugh-out-loud action comedy" which is is co-written and produced by Jason. Help fund Ctrl AI Delete at: https://www.kickstarter.c...

In this episode Chris and new regular host Jim Middleton discuss the latest discuss the SNES gothic classic, Super Castlevania IV.  The boys also catch up on what games they've been enjoying and the latest goings on in the world of retro. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman...

In this first episode of a new series, Chris and Mads take a look at the games of the first Evercade cartridge: Atari Collection 1. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the Scrumptious Rumptious Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Pix's paradoxically phrased ps...

In this first episode of a new series, Chris and Mads take a look at the games of the first Evercade cartridge: Atari Collection 1. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the Scrumptious Rumptious Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Pix's paradoxically phrased ps...

In this epiosde Chris and Mads are joined by special co-hosts Rich and Blake to discuss the (seminal?) adventure game Labyrinth on the C64. Special thanks to Blake Brett for the great (and very funny) image on this episodes cover. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy B...

This episode see's the return of the A-Team as Dean travels to Wolverhampton to checkout the Revival Game 2024 Not Over event. Mark bags a boot load of retro computing goodies and Steve totally forgets to mention that his new album is out now! Plus the guys waffle about video game magazines and a lot more! Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kin...

Roll up, roll up!  In a special cross over episode, Mads and Mark are joined by Rich and Blake from the Retro Movie Club podcast to chose a game club game for June with a Retro Movie Club movie tie in. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the Scrumptious...

In this episode Mark, Mads and Chris look at the Rare cult classic, Conker's Bad Fur Day.   Is the game a load of great mighty poo? Or does it live up to that lofty second hand price tag?  Listen in to find out.   Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the...

In this episode Chris and Mads leave a pair of Super Skidmarks in their wake as they both scarper for this months Gameclub. Can Mark, Steve and Dean save the day? Plus, Dean buys an Arcade 1up Starwars cab and Steve & Dean discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plas...

Mads, Mark and Chris take back control of the game club and choose some VERY GOOD N64 3D platform games for the April game club shortlist. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Lovely Lilly Lichtenstein likes licking large loose lightly lemony lollies Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Richard P...

Dean, Steve & Mark catch up for for a long overdue chat and also whittle down the Game Club choices for the Amiga CD32. Plus, should Dean sell some of his collection? Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Lovely Lilly Lichtenstein likes licking large loose lightly lemony lollies Cillian O'...

Mark, Chris and Mads live out their Twilight fantasies as they become vampires and take on Dracula himself in Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Does Chris really sparkle in the moonlight? Tune in to find out! Like this episodes cover? It's by a fantastic artist called Sheryn Ng. You can visit https://rynisyou.com/ to see more of Sheryn's amazing work! Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this...

Mark, Chris and guest host Jim Middleton tackle arguably our most divisive (amongst our Discord community anyway) game club game yet, Donkey Kong Country on the SNES.  We also get the usual dose of "What have you been up to?" and catch up on the latest goings on in the world of retro. Like this episodes cover? It's by a fantastic artist called dramegar . You can checkout his portfollio at https://...

Mads, Mark and Chris dive into their Shameful Retro Backlog. Will Mads try to fry his Laptop during recording? Will Mark be able to edit his 1st podcast properly? Find this out and what games get put forward for February! Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits Plasticman Schnitzel Von Krumm with a new Brazilian bum Cillian...

We whip ourselves into shape for 2024 by looking back at the final game club game for 2023: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  Boxing gloves at the ready, let's find out if THOSE action sequences are really as bad as we remember. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits Plasticman Schnitzel Von Krumm with a new Brazilian b...