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Ten Pence Arcade Podcast V2.0

Leisure EN ↓ 152 episodes

A Retro Video Arcade Games podcast, and a continuation of the original Ten Pence Arcade Podcast which ran from January 2013 - June 2024.Every month we cover a single old-school game in depth, discussing graphics, sound, game play etc. We also run the Ten Pence High Score League, a monthly contest where listeners submit their scores on the games we review. Apart from this there’s arcade banter, news, and biscuits. OMG so many biscuits.

Author

shaunholley

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.tenpencearcade.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Ten Pence Arcade - 151 - Magical Crystals 09.06.2024

We mess with some Dextrous Ladies and look at the Fungus Markets, as well as – Shaved chickens, long armed bees, analog jelly, pie witchcraft and hiding cheese in the washing machine.

Ten Pence Arcade - 150 - Terra Cresta 08.06.2024

This is the 150th podcast – somewhat of an achievement due to the circumstances! To celebrate this mile stone, we have a fresh faced young lad, new to podcasting – so, don’t be too harsh on him while he is learning the ropes! Warning – may contain a daft lad.

Ten Pence Arcade - 149 - Funky Fish 07.06.2024

A finger lickin’ good host this time (clue?) We have an overseas guest on to talk arcade, pinball and weird fish!

Ten Pence Arcade - 148 - Galaxy Wars & Balloon Bomber 06.06.2024

New Beginnings? The first show without our beloved beardy fool – We got another fantastic podcaster in the chair with Victor to waffle about 2 games this time! A metaphorical chair, not a chair for 2 people, that is crazy talk.  Who said that?

Ten Pence Arcade - 147 - Super Trio 05.06.2024

Broken SNES game, or really broken SNES game, you decide

Ten Pence Arcade - 146 - X Multiply 04.06.2024

Shaun imagines a Rivita perfboard eprom reader, while Victor mainly fails in his endeavours for arcade enlightenment (as usual) Have *YOU* earned the right to be alone yet?

Ten Pence Arcade - 146.5 - Vectrex Special 03.06.2024

Victor and Chris, sittin’ in a tree – V_e_C_t_R_e_X – ING! Yes, it’s an in between podcast special episode with Victor and Vectrex developer/collector/ultra enthusiast Chris Parsons, aka CNP of Vector Republic Games. Learn how to make caramel with your Vectrex…

Ten Pence Arcade - 145 - Astro Invader & Kamikaze 02.06.2024

Everything arcade and more, including – exploding caps, snack bats and packing dead rats into a box marked ‘Peter’ What would you do with an incandescent dog?

Ten Pence Arcade - 144 - Horizon 01.06.2024

Your regular arcade cheese delivery system (The Ten Pence Arcade Podcast) is in full effect with gaming waffle and a high dose of buffoonary this time around. Victor interjects random words, while Shaun necks his first monitor and also breaks an angel…

Ten Pence Arcade - 143 - Gemini Wing 31.05.2024

Shootah’s! Big insectoid jobbies with crappy tunnels and boggley laser eyed snek monsters. We’re talking about Gemini Wing. Nowt to do with nonsense astrology either, just shootin’ stuff right int’ face! And how many Street Fighter characters can you think of in a minute? If it’s less than 13, PITY THE FOOL! Does anyone fancy a bit of gout?  

Ten Pence Arcade - 142 - Rod Land 30.05.2024

Jaleco 1990

Ten Pence Arcade - 141 - Magical Spot II & Rootin' Tootin' 29.05.2024

OH MY! Two Games this show, to make up for the time we’ve had off, due to Victor being in Portland OR, for the game show PRGE. 1. Wiggly wiggly woo! 2. Parpity parp parp! Make of that, what you will…  

Ten Pence Arcade - 140 - Mr Do's Castle 28.05.2024

Who’d have thunk there would be a hidden character named Piface Linux Motherf***er in such a cheery family oriented game?

Ten Pence Arcade - 139 - Twin Cobra 27.05.2024

We’re back with Cruise News ™, oiled up 1942 phones, Linux Jam Sandwich Distro, New spectacles that makes Shaun’s head seem too small, Crazy golf, Ass hat helicopters and Chin hooks. Make of that, what you will.  

Ten Pence Arcade - 138 - Karate Champ 26.05.2024

Our old Granny used to say “listen to arcade podcast nonsense and your cucumbers will grow well” Wise words old woman, wise words. Anyone not liking Karate Champ is officially a “BAWBAG”

Ten Pence Arcade - 137 - Asteroids Deluxe 25.05.2024

When you have eyes like footballs, you may notice that a wasp is a fake bee (if you look VERY closely) Rivetting speed limit section with chat about shooting rocks right int’ face.

Ten Pence Arcade - 136 - Pinball Action 24.05.2024

Pantless podcasting at it’s best! Ew. Fact – Octopii wear knickers on their heads. Remember people – *** CONTROLLING REALITY TECHNIQUE ***

Ten Pence Arcade - 135 - Nemesis (AKA Gradius) 23.05.2024

Buckle up for a bumper thrills ride through Nemesis and make sure you have a fridge full of horses to keep your cool! May contain terrible theme tune singing at 1h 31m 58s… Oh, and have a thought for the poor Whippet…  

Ten Pence Arcade - 134 - Mr. Do! 22.05.2024

Revival goodness in Walsall, carrier bags full o’ biscuits and Rescue! Q. Who doesn’t love a brightly coloured clown with a power ball? A. Holley.

Ten Pence Arcade - 133 - Act-Fancer 21.05.2024

Victor certainly didn’t want to die in Llandudno and Shaun has been viewed 60 thousand times! We review, without doubt – an arcade game. Or maybe a poor console game that made it’s way into the  arcade? Hmm. Act-Fancer or trapping ‘parts’ in a fridge door? YOU DECIDE.

Ten Pence Arcade - 132 - Robotron 2084 20.05.2024

This week in Robotron… Shaun is busy being an absolute unit while Victor deals with a Cybernetik Pick n Mix Revolt. Sandra on the checkouts isn’t having any of it. BEWARE THE MAN IN THE QUADRAHAT!!!  

Ten Pence Arcade - 131 - Rastan 19.05.2024

Rastan is full of annoying enemies – find out which ones kill you over and over again. Nails in Satan’s testicles, lime jelly, space hoppers and other normal stuff discussed this show. And don’t forget Idiot fish, bloody boulders, and men with horse’s arses.  

Ten Pence Arcade - 130 - Neo Drift Out: New Technology 18.05.2024

Shaun has been back to Vulgus with speedy bullits, pouring IPA in to his face and wazzin’ round corners on this show’s daft racing game. While Victor has been a tad more productive in restoring a new cabaret cabinet and failing to qualify quite a lot…

Ten Pence Arcade - 129 - Popeye 17.05.2024

Resistor Array have done their 20 minute rock opera where they ‘shriek about beaks’ HATE  BEAK GALLEON!!! Popeye runs about a bit grabbing ripped out fleshy hearts, while avoiding old ‘stupid beard’ and sea hags chucking bottles about the shop!

Ten Pence Arcade - 128 - Gigawing 16.05.2024

Scores like chuffin’ telephone numbers, that wazzock of a game Gigawing! This and more Yorkshire reviews on this episode of Ten Pee Arcade podcast. Shaun shouts at Jeremy and remembers his first band – ‘Resistor Array’ DOPE FLUTES!!!

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