Retro Gaming Discussion Show

The Drisk and Kingy return for an epic second part of this series. We enter the 90's, we enter the age of 3D racing. Be sure to listen to our previous episode (part 1) to get the full appreciated of this series.  It's been a long journey, but we @RGDSpodcast think the lads have included a killer list of games in this discussion.   The games included are:- Indy 500 Hard Drivin' Stunt Car Racer F-Ze...

SEGA Megadrive at 30     Paul, Aaron, Ric and Garron talk about their memories of the SEGA Megadrive as this mighty console turns 30, from their introductions to the console and it's various add ons to the games they remember the most.     This is the third of our Megadrive trilogy, take a listen to the previous two shows if you have missed them.     Follow the team on twitter at   @RGDSpodcast  ...

Continuing on with our celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of the Sega Mega Drive, Matt Lambourne is joined by our very own Richard Yaxley and with very special guest Darren Browne aka King Monkey.   Follow the lads on twitter - @lambomat @retroric79 @kingmonkey25   The games discussed in this episode are:- Aladdin https://segaretro.org/Disney%27s_Aladdin   Battle Mania Daiginjo https://segaretro...

Welcome to the first of several episodes that RGDS will be releasing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Sega Mega Drive in Japan, hosted by our very own Matt L.   The Mega Drive was a big hit amongst fans of the early grey import scene, and we thought there was nobody better to guest on the show than Colin Dimond, the former co-owner of the infamous Console Concepts import s...

Play Expo London - Bonus Show   Garron is  joined by Andy Brown MD of Play Expo and they chat about the London Expo on 11-12 August including a couple of reveals.   Take a look at the website for more information.  https://www.playexpolondon.com     Venue   Print works   Canada Water Surrey Quays Road   SE16 7PJ  

In this episode, Drisk and Kingy chat about the lesser spoken titles in the genre of platform games on the Commodore Amiga. It may have been an over-saturated category, but there were some of the best games on the system contained within. The chosen games were (hyperlinks are within title): FLOOD SCOOBY AND SCRAPPY DOO TOKI SWITCHBLADE 2 HARLEQUIN PARASOL STARS SHADOW OF THE BEAST 3 SUPERFROG RUFF...

Welcome to episode 224 of RGDS Podcast, and in this episode we sit down to discuss the import war of the 32-bit era, Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation.   In a modern day top-trumps, Matt Aguilera sides as champion of PS1 and Aaron White puts up his dukes to protect the honour of the Sega Saturn. Popular opinion during their heyday would see PS1 win this battle hands down, particularly if sales figur...

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time Kingy and The Drisk look at how the video game racing genre has evolved over its 45 year history. This is part one that looks at the racing genre from it humble beginnings through to the end of the 1980's Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast   Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Read more at http://retrogamingdailys...

Hello Retro Gamers and welcome to episode 222 of RGDS. This episode is dedicated to discussion the many Mental Health problems experience by many of us within the Retro Gaming community. From addiction, to depression and dealing with the difficulties that every day life can bare upon us, we discuss it all and leave no topic off the table. If you believe you that your mental well being has been imp...

Crash, Your Spectrum/Sinclair & Sinclair User were 3 of the best selling and much loved ZX Spectrum magazines in the 80's. Rising from the emerging industry of home computer games, these giants wrote the rule book in video game journalism.  Retro Gamer writer Graeme Mason joins Kingy and discusses the rise and fall of these publications and chat about their fond memories of them. Follow RGDS on Tw...

0 Dec 15, 2017 Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. Yes its another mega show, where we your humble hosts discuss and battle out the best game released in 1986.  It's an amazing year chock full of all time classics..  So come and join us to a  happier, simpler time where social networking meant going down the pub and...

    In this bonus episode Garron,  and The Drisk talk to Craig Turner all about the upcoming retro event Revival - Generation X on the 19th and 20th May in the Walsall Football Stadium (Near Birmingham UK) Post code WS1 4SA So come and get your tickets at  https://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk/   before they sell out. This event is going to be really special, so come and listen to the show, to hear...

  In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the often forgotten scene of the Amiga Public Domain and Shareware scene, that in many ways kick started the vibrant Indie scene we see today. So come and join us as Kingy and Drisky take you through ten great examples of the day.  We have also collected up these amazing games (and many other favourites that didn't me the show) as well for you to enjoy on an e...

In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the Gateway into any game its controller and how since its beginning it has evolved over time. The Drisk hosts with Andy and Garron as we chat all about the many great (and not so great) controllers there has been over the years. @RGDSPodcast @TheDrisk  @Gettwodachoppa @RetroShumper   Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#XkCdH6q4ijYbcs6V.99 Show...

In this bonus episode Garron, Kingy and The Drisk discuss all about the new film by Steven Spielberg.   Written by Ernest Cline a fellow retro geek, the film and book celebrates all of popular culture of our childhood. So come and listen as we talk about the film and tread lightly around the book. Enjoy Show Notes: In the book Wade writes his own Atari VCS game called the Stacks.  Someone has turn...

In this episode, Garron, Paul and Gordon chat about their love for Tabletop and Handheld gaming. This includes all the classics such as Nintendo Game & Watch, Casio gaming watches and a lorry load of LCD & VFD gems. Grandstand, Epoch & Tomy are but a few names we will all be familiar with. As said in the show, there are some really brilliant simulated versions of the games discussed. Here are the...

In this episode of RGDS, it's less talk about games, and more talk about how we play them! Andy hosts a fatal 4-way with Garron, Matt & Ric to discuss their gaming collections at large, how they setup their multiple gaming systems for use at home and what specialist equipment they use to get the job done. From real hardware, emulation, imports and Sony Trinitrons, this episode has it all and is we...

  In this episode, Gordon and Andy chat about "new" Zx Spectrum Games, in which a snapshot selection of titles are chosen since the Spectrum's demise in 1992.  The homebrew scene is very much alive and hundreds of games have been released since the 8-bit system ceased in its production.   The featured games are:   Crystal Kingdom Dizzy Remake https://zxart.ee/eng/software/game/arcade/adventure/diz...

Gordon and Garron take a trip memory down lane to the seaside arcades of their youth, chatting about their early arcade experiences as they were growing up.  Why not take a look at our gaming series where we discuss what we feel are the best games of that year.     Arcade Club If you like arcade games then you will love this  https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk   Ten Pence Arcade Podcast  http://tenpence...

 Hello and welcome to another fantastic episode of RGDS.  This time we interview a true legend, with the brilliant Jon Ritman. Jon, the man behind such classics as Head Over Heels, Batman and Match Day games gives us an in-depth interview spanning across his full career.  He is a true gent and I guarantee you will adore this in-depth interview.  Show Notes: The ZX81 book that taught Ritman Basic i...

Garron, Matt L and Gordon chat about their retro gaming experiences and highlights from 2017 and look forward to the year ahead, chatting about some games and events that they are looking forward to.  Also there is an interview with Andy Brown from @ReplayEvents who reflects on his Year.  Take a look at our facebook for some dates of the events and some key gaming anniversaries.  Connect with us o...

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we look at the early days if Ocean, with Ocean employee Mark R Jones. So come and join Gordon King,  Paul Driscoll and Mark R. Jones as we take you through some of the seldom talked about classic games. Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Mark R Jones - @MarkRJones1970 Or join us...

Welcome to the 2nd annual RGDS Drunkcast Xmas Party! As with last year's show, this episode will contain some highly offensive content (at least for the first hour or so), so please do not listen with children present, or if you're easily offended.   If you decide to listen and then wish to complain, we don't wanna hear it to be honest.   The boys get to together for end of year Christmas drinks t...

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS.   This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. It's an amazing year chock full of all time classics..  So put on your warmest dressing gown, get a steaming hot chocolate and some Chocolate Digestives and listen, as we take you through this amazing year. Ways to Contact Us: RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast Garron - @RetroShumper Ric...

Welcome to another episode of RGDS. Matt L hosts a 4-way roundtable with Ric, Garron and Matt A to discuss one of their favourite import consoles, the PC Engine. As the Engine just celebrated it's 30th anniversary we each breakdown 3 games each that we think are essential for newbies or hardened PC Engine gamers to check out. We also discuss the history of the console, it's many variations and inn...