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Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

A lively, accessible and entertaining fortnightly retro gaming podcast from Keith, Adrian, Dylan and James @ www.arcadeattack.co.uk. We will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or whatever else may take our fancy!
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Terminator 2 and some of its games

I think the title speaks for itself. Enjoy almost two hours of the gang discussing one of the greatest movies ever made. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 330

Sound Test Vol. 6: TurboGrafx/PC Engine

On this latest edition of the AA Sound Test we check out a selection of aural delights from a family of consoles that, at least here in the UK, were a total mystery to us back in the 80s & 90s. From Batman to Zonk, from chiptunes to CD quality audio, join us as we take a look at the wide range of sounds created on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per ...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 329

Gaming's most stressful moments

Remember the hardest boss you ever fought? Remember those heart-in-mouth moments that will stay with you forever? Well, we've put together a list of the most stressful and heart stopping moments in gaming for your listening pleasure. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's you...

Jun 22, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 328

Top 20 secret video games within games

Remember when you bought a game and somehow unlocked a whole new game hidden within? Enjoy a rundown of 20 secret games in other video games! Examples include Maniac Mansion in Day of The Tentacle and unlocking Fate of Atlantis within a forgettable Indiana Jones Wii title. Plus, how does this topic link to a long forgotten pub in Croydon? Listen to find out... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only ...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 327

The Nintendo Entertainment System feat. UKNESBoy

This has been a long time coming. We finally have a chat about the Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that revived the video gaming industry in the mid-80s and which, to be fair, us at Arcade Attack had little experience of growing up. In these instances a hero is needed, so we called upon unsung AA-hero Andy (aka UKNESBoy) to assist us in these trying times! Read Andy's fantastic NES work on the site here: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/retro-consoles/nintendo-entertainment-system/ His ...

May 26, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 326

Shoot 'em ups through the ages

Join us as we dive into the absolutely massive world of the classic shoot 'em up (Shmup). Right from its humble and somewhat understated beginnings through to the titles and developers that created the greatest genre of gaming the world has ever seen! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video cont...

May 11, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 325

Gaming's worst sidekicks

In the inevitable follow up to last week's arbitrary list of some of gamings most beloved sidekicks, it's time to take a look at ten of the most despised. We discuss some of the more predictable entries as well as a few a controversial ones. Join us to find out which characters made the hall of shame... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 324

Gaming's best sidekicks

In this week's episode we take a look at the unsung heroes of gaming – those sidekicks and companion characters we couldn't do without! In a break from Arcade Attack tradition we bring you a completely unranked, totally questionable and definitely not definitive list of ten of the greatest sidekicks and companion characters in gaming history. Will your favourite make the cut? Join us and find out... Check out the lovely tees at: https://www.instagram.com/playerclothingltd/ https://www.youtube.co...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 323

Sonic 3 movie review and hopes for Sonic 4

The gang give their thoughts on Sonic 3, the movie trilogy as a whole, as well as spitballing some ideas as to what the recently announced Sonic 4 could be. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of ...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 322

Arcade Attack's Arcade Archive Vol. 2

In a rare turn of events we've actually managed to record a part 2 to one of our many 'ongoing' series! So fill your pockets with 20p pieces or (insert local currency here) and join us as we hit the arcades to bring you four more games from the Arcade Attack Arcade Archive! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of ...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 321

War of the Worlds

Ulllllaaaaaa!! Join us as we take a ride through all things War of the Worlds from the very beginnings of the idea by the legendary storyteller HG Wells, through all the movie, TV and musical adaptations. And also any and all video games that were made based on the story! So get ready to take on those Martians with us and listen now! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out m...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 320

Shenmue

On a November day when the snow turned to rain, Ryu Hazuki arrives home just in time to see his father killed by Lan Di, a man Ryu's father obviously knew very well. Ryu attempts to stop Lan Di but is effortlessly beaten to within an inch of his life. After recovering from his injuries Ryu sets out to track down his father's murderer as well as uncover his family's secrets and the mystery of the Phoenix and Dragon mirrors sought by Lan Di. Shenmue is a superb game that incorporates elements of l...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 319

The Creation of Worms - Andy Davidson Interview

Against the odds, Andy Davidson created Worms from his bedroom, it would later become one of the best selling games on the Amiga and other consoles. He faced countless setbacks to get his game on the shelves, from quitting college, to entering a gaming competiton, to finally catching the eye of Team17. Andy reflects on his love for the Amiga and the amazing story of creating Worms, which is amazing and inspirational in equal measure. Enjoy this fun interview with a true gaming legend. Fancy disc...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 318

Worms

Worms is a classic Team17 turn-based strategy game, where you and a team of worms must wriggle for position and prove who has the biggest arsenal, and yes, I'm including flying sheep and bazookas that even Rambo would be proud of! The iconic game featured on every platform under the sun and incredibly started life in a teenager's bedroom. A chance opportunity then changed the gaming landscape forever! Hear all about the game and its development and also how the game made Adrian's work experience...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 317

When music acts and games collide

Grab your backstage pass and join the Arcade Attack crew as they dive into the wild world of video games inspired by bands and musicians! From rock legends to pop icons, discover the hits, the misses, and the downright bizarre as we explore how music and gaming collide. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retr...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 316

An Arcade Attack Christmas

Our eighth Christmas in fact! Enjoy our early Christmas present to you our lovely listeners. In addition to our usual "secret" Santa, the boys dig real deep to talk about anything Christmas-related and finally settle on choosing some favourite Christmas movies that could/should be made into games. Everyone except Dylan as (yet again) he's forgotten to do his homework and styles it out in the only way he knows how... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The bes...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 315

The Terminator (and some of its games)

James Cameron's seminal 'The Terminator' is this week's topic of discussion. Enjoy 80 minutes of us chatting about the movie and some of its licensed games. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of ...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 314

The history of light guns and their games

From House of the Dead to Time Crisis, Virtua Cop to Duck Hunt. Or, how about some more obscure titles like Silent Hill: Arcade and Terminator 2. There have been so many amazing light gun games, what is your favourite? In this enlightening podcast, we look through the history of both the light gun peripheral and some of the best ever games... We look at NES Blaster, SEGA Menancer and loads more light guns. So, get your trigger finger ready and press download today! Fancy discussing this podcast?...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 54 minEp. 313

Wish you were here...?

Wish you were here...? It's a travel show with a difference this week as we climb aboard AA Airlines and jet off to take a look at some of our favourite gaming destinations. The crew ponder what these virtual worlds would be like to visit if we could actually go there, and whether or not they'd recommend the local cuisine. So make like Leon Kennedy and pack your attache case... Oh, and don't forget your toothbrush! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 312

An adventure through pirate games...

Aaarrrghh me hearties! Join the crew of the Arcade Attack Galleon as she sails through shark-infested waters in search of the greatest pirate video games! The captain steers us through the earliest games right up to today's big titles with the crew sharing their classic favourites. Join us for grog, song and pirate game memories! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more ...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 311

Jason Bradbury Interview - The Gadget Show Legend & Gaming & Tech Icon

You can watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/9GmEBLBOBnw Jason Bradbury is the legendary host of The Gadget Show and one of the most recognisable faces of UK tech. He is also a huge gamer and has extensive knowledge of video games and is a huge retro gamer. It was a true pleasure to chat to Jason and discuss his TV career, how he met Sir Clive Sinclair and growing up with best mates David Walliams, Simon Pegg and Dominic Diamond. Jason gives an honest account of working on The Gadget Show...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 310

Top 15 most controversial/weirdest video games of all time!

Video games today all seem to play it safe, with many gaming companies sticking to the tried and tested formulas and endless sequels. To celebrate the bold and brave, we run through 15 of the most controversial and weirdest games ever made. These titles range from the darkest depths of the human mind, all the way to pure crazy. Plus anything in between! Please be aware that this podcast touches upon dark themes and topics, so is not safe for younger ears. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy sug...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 309

We're back!

Has it been a year already? We've clearly a lot to say to each other as this turned into a 60-minuter rather than the 20 we had planned... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, r...

Sep 16, 20241 hrEp. 308

The End... Or is it?!

Please listen to find out the future of the Arcade Attack podcast... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram . Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms - here are three handy links: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/podcasts/ https...

Sep 27, 202336 minEp. 306

The Top Loader Says Goodbye to Arcade Attack!

Enjoy this fun 5 minute tribute from the legendary Todd aka Top Loader! He has always been a huge supporter of Arcade Attack and created this amazing soundbite. Todd has inserted some great clips from previous episodes and what the podcast has meant to him over the last few years. Please do follow the lovely Top Loader here: https://twitter.com/The_Top_Loader Make sure you tune in for next week, for what may be our final ever episode... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of ...

Sep 20, 20234 minEp. 307

Top 20 Nintendo Characters of All Time!

Our "definitive" SEGA characters podcast went so well we decided to do the same for characters created by Nintendo. Keith's in the hotseat for this one. Where will Mario, Link, Bowser and Luigi rank... Is your favourite Nintendo character listed? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram . Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platfor...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 305

Top 15 Unreleased Video Game Consoles

Why a top fifteen? Because, er, that's how many Adrian could find! Warning: there are NO ATARI CONSOLES IN THIS LIST. I repeat. NO ATARI. Just kidding! Nintendo, SEGA and SNK are also listed, but which unreleased console had the most potential? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram . Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform....

Aug 30, 202341 minEp. 304

Fighting and Beat ’Em Up Games Through the Ages

James takes us on (possibly) one of his last ever whistlestop tours of a gaming genre. However, this time Adrian has managed to strongarm him into doing both the fighting and beat 'em up genres at the same time. We think he did a fab job. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram . Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We ar...

Aug 16, 20232 hrEp. 303

Modern Video Gaming Chat

Seeing as the last days of the podcast are on the horizon, we're unleashing our inner demons. Those being our love for modern gaming! Yes we've done this before a bit, but this time we're making James host it while taking Steve hostage in Adrian's absence. J covers the best of what's coming up for modern day (trying not to say 'current gen') gamers while we have a good ol' rant about what modern games we're loving and not loving so much. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 302

Top 20 SEGA Characters of All Time!

It's time for another "definitive" list - this time we compile our 20 favourite characters created by SEGA. Sort of. More than a few tangents and curveballs in this one. Be prepared to throw stuff at us afterwards. Where did Sonic, Axel and Knuckles rank? Listen to find out! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram . Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on y...

Jul 19, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 301
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