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In this segments episode, Steve chats to the guys behind Zapped To The Past podcast, we take a flick through issue 28 of Zzap!64 magazine plus Mads & Chris ask two of our listeners what is their favourite game? Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. PM ChrisSilva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair...

Mads and Chris jump into the cockpit and take flight for a detailed look at the world of Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Shane Dowling ChrisSilva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Beloch...

Mads, Dean and Chris look ahead to April's Taito game club theme by cutting an eight game long list down to four. Join us to find out which games you will be voting on. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Shane Dowling ChrisSilva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSp...

This month we don our fedoras and save mankind in Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon. Does this FMV adventure still hold up in 2021? Find out in this episode. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Chris Silva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones William E Rimmer Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSpectrum M...

Dean and Steve link up with Vic and Shaun of The Ten Pence arcade to discuss classic computer games that would've been great in the arcade. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Chris Silva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones William E Rimmer Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Be...

In our latest Games Club episode, Chris and Mads select a shortlist of four 3DO games to take forward to the vote for the game club game for March. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Chris Silva Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones William E Rimmer Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W...

In our latest game club episode, Chris and Mads ready their blasters once more as they take a detailed look at Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight. They also reveal the result of the February poll and announce the theme for March. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones William E Rimmer Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Ne...

Chris and Mads present the games that are up for vote in February's game club. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Chris Hull Paul Bullard Harvey Watson Martyn Jones William E Rimmer ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr HeavyMetalDon RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Gaz H Mal Woods Zach Glanz Richard R...

In this, the very first show of 2021, Dean, Chris and Mads talk about their experiences playing December's game club game Exile on the BBC Micro. Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer Ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Gaz H Mal Woods Zac...

The lads have nicked Santa's Sleigh and are off to visit all their podcast mates. More importantly will the sleigh get returned in time for Santa to deliver all the kids presents or will the lads have ruined Christmas? A Special thank you to Scott Pearson aka Scopie for our wonderful cover art for this episode! Thanks again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer n...

Mads and Chris indulge themselves and choose the game club game for January from the sequels to games already covered in the game club. Tune in to hear which games have been cast aside and which will be the chosen one for January. Lookout for our bumper Christmas episode which will be released on Christmas Eve! Special thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer...

In this special bonus episode, Dean Swain talks to Oliver Harper about the upcoming Street Fighter 2 documentary 'Here Comes A New Challenger' and discusses how Oliver become a successful YouTuber and director. Checkout the Kickstarter  campaign for more information. Checkout Olivers YouTube channel to see more of his amazing work. Special thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possi...

The launch episode of Playthrough. From the team that brings you Retro Asylum, a brand new community play along podcast featuring modern and middle aged games.

Chris and Mads don their helmets and jump into the Super Fighter to take on Dogurava and the Gidans in the classic shmup Truxton on the Mega Drive. Did Chris really get a higher score than Mads? Why is Mads crying? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode. Special thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Eng...

In this episode Dean, Steve & Matt travel back to a time when games could be bought for a couple of quid at the local newsagents.   1bBxq04BLLvlcGLWGGIM Special thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. William E Rimmer ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Gaz...

In our latest Game Club episode, Mads, Chris and game club guest Dean choose a shortlist of three BBC Micro games to go forward to our poll for December's game club game. Thanks again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. ninjixel TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Gaz H...

Our resident game clubbers Chris and Mads are scared s***less as they play through this survival horror classic on the original PlayStation. Thanks again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. TJ Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Mal Woods Zach Glanz Richard Rogers Cane and...

Chris and Mads spend two months bumping into stuff in Ys I and II on the PC Engine. We also reveal which spooky game we will be playing in October. Thanks again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo Belochkin Tony Parkinson Gaz H Mal Woods Zach Glanz Richard Roger...

Dean and Chris get together for the first in a new series of Spectrum Next themed episodes. In this episode, they look back at the two Kickstarters and talk Spectrum Next programming with Sunteam's Paul Weller. Thank you again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo...

In this episode Dean and Steve talk to Daz and Taggster from The Arcade Perfect podcast and debate which home micro version of the Star Wars arcade was the best plus Nintendo's recent Super Mario Bros Game & Watch is discussed! Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Andy Hudson Ricardo Engel Adrian Nelson Paul Davies Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpect...

There's a slice of retro for everyone as Dean and Steve talk about the Evercade handheld console by Blaze, Matt looks back at the demoscene, plus Chris and Mads talk to two of our Patreon's about their favourite games. Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible. Adrian Nelson Paul Davies Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W James Bentley Wiedo B...

Mads & Chris grind some rails, flip some boards, and perform the leap of faith in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in July's game club episode. We also reveal which RPG we will be playing in August and September.

In our latest game club episode, Mads and Chris take a look at the Amstrad CPC port of SNK classic, Ikari Warriors. They also reveal the winner of July's poll and look ahead to the summer RPG! Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe. Paul Davies ( Hermski ) Alastair Barr Straight2Video RoseTintedSpectrum Matthew W Jame...

Chris sits down with Francisco Gonzalez to talk all things point 'n' click including what classic games inspire him, the state of narrative in games and a preview of the forthcoming Rosewater. Thank you yet again to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Aiden Marriott Alastair Barr Andrew Gilmour Andy Marsh Blake Brett Cane a...

In this month's game club episode, we don our purple ninja suits and strap on our falchion tonfa swords in order to save the world in Strider, the wonderful 1989 arcade classic. As always, a special thank you to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, especially in these trying times. Stay Safe! Aaron Maupin Aiden Marriott Andrew Gilmour Andy Marsh ArcanaArt. Com Blake Brett Cane and...