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/dizzy-vii-crystal-kingdom-dizzy-2017/ Cannon Bubble http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0017573 A...
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 44 min
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://tenpencearcade.co.uk Japanese Arcade Rhythm Games Check out some of the games Garron mentions on the show https://you...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 214
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 in 1 week was Sinclair ZX81 BASIC Programming written by Steven Vickers http://zxnext.narod.ru/manuals/ZX...
Feb 09, 2018•2 hr 8 min
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 on Twitter @RDGSpodcast Garron @retroshumper Matt @LamboMat Gordon @UVTKingy Facebook https://www.facebo...
Jan 26, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 212
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 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/ Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.c...
Jan 12, 2018•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 211
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 to discuss the year of great podcasts and tell funny stories. If you listened to it last year, you’re bou...
Dec 24, 2017•2 hr 27 min
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 - @RetroRic79 Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk Or join us on Facebook at https://www....
Dec 15, 2017•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 210
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 innovations and the legacy it left on the industry. We are also joined by special guest, Paul McCaskie ...
Dec 01, 2017•3 hr 17 min
Kingy and Drisky talk about the Amiga's attempt to release a console with the CD32. It may have been a short lived system, but it had a great line up of games for the system. So come and listen as we take you through the best games for the system with our A to Z. So give the system a try and reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter (@RgdsPocast). Show Notes: Drakan (PC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKYuc1_SAqc Files to update game : http://www.drakan.eu Virtual Boy Emulator for Oculus Rify - VB...
Nov 17, 2017•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 208
Hello Boys & Ghouls and welcome to a Spooktacular episode of RGDS, where the Crypt Keepers Paul Driscoll and Gordon King take you kicking and screaming through some ghoulish retro Halloween games to enjoy this this time of year. So grab yourself a nice steaming Ghoulash stew and settle down for some monstrous podcast fun. Don't forget we are all on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/ and Twitter : @RGDSPodcast So please reach out to us and let us know any other Spooky retro video...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 57 min
In this episode of RGDS, Garron & Matt are joined by special guests Sam Dyer (Bitmap Books) and Frazer Rhodes (@NeoGeoCollector) to discuss their brand new book. The boys have being dying for an excuse to discuss Neo Geo on RGDS and this was the perfect time. Sam & Frazer go into intimate detail on the Neo Geo project, including scouring the world for perfect condition box art to photo, a few tough negotiations with SNK Japan and of course… playing some awesome Neo Geo games! If you’re a...
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Gordon and Mark share their thoughts on the preservation of video games and the problems and issues around the matter. From degradation of magnetic cassettes to the grey areas around roms and the breakdowns of physical hardware, they lament the potential loss of our wonderful games and gamin systems in the distant future. Why not drop us a line on our social media pages and share your views on the topic. Show links:- Roger Tissyman artwork.. https://www.facebook.com/pg/RetroGamin...
Sep 30, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Welcome to a special bonus episode of RGDS, where regular stalwarts Matt & Garron are joined by Director of Replay Events - Andy Brown. In this show we get a sneak preview from Andy about what the expect at Play Manchester, including an exclusive announcement, as well as the story of how Play Expo came to be and Andy’s plans for the future of the Expo. We hope this will get you excited about coming along to Play Expo Manchester and that we’ll see you there for a great event! Don’t forget to ...
Sep 18, 2017•43 min
On this fantastic episode the team discuss their most anguished gaming recollections. Expect tales of woe, misguided mistakes and in Matt A's case - spoiling the Aguilera family Christmas for evermore! Matt Aguilera's Matrox Graphics Card http://www.vgamuseum.info/images/pirx/matrox/035_matrox_08d_mystique.jpg: Gordon's crappy trackball: http://simon.mooli.org.uk/mouse/Quickshot9a25.jpg
Sep 08, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Paul Gordon and their great guest Mark Jones chat about their favourite Hewson Consultants games. Which ones were your favourites? let us know by face book and twitter. Dragontorc influence - The High Kings by Joy Chant https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Kings-Joy-Chant/dp/0553050451/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502112580&sr=8-1&keywords=joy+chant+the+high+kings Kingy does some words on Avalon - http://girnygamer.scottige.com/2017/04/13/avalon-the-greatest-game-of-all/ Paradroid Tutorial - htt...
Aug 25, 2017•2 hr 21 min
In this special bonus episode of RGDS, Matt L hosts a roundtable discussion with Aaron & Ric about the newly released Sonic Mania, out now for PS4, PC , Switch & XBOX One. The boys disuss their favourite Sonic series memories, why a guy of this old-school style hasn’t been released previously by SEGA and of course come clean with their review score for the game. If you love the Blue Speedrunner, you’ll absolutely love this episode, so slip on your favourite pair of red sneakers, have you...
Aug 21, 2017•53 min
In this memories of a RetroGamer show Ric chats to exmosquito a fellow Street Fighter 2 Tournament player. Take a listen to find out more about his gaming history from the start all the way upto SF 2 and one credit clears. Take a look at so of the great content exmosquito has made here TouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO5GDU9lg Follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/Ex_Mosquito Shout out to his friend youtube "Retro Tuna" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO...
Aug 18, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Come and join this epic fun filled episode the team discuss and decide the best video game from the year 1984. Will you agree with our game choices? Let us know what you would have chosen? Reach out to us on on twitter @RGDS Podcast or Facebook( https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/?ref=br_rs ) We would love to hear your feedback. The Whole Team @RGDSpodcast Our Super Guest Sean Holley @ShaunHolley from the brilliant Ten Pence Arcade podcast Paul @TheDrisk Ric @RetroRic79 Garron @retroshmuper Re...
Aug 04, 2017•4 hr 2 min•Ep. 201
Episode 200 has arrived so the RGDS boys decided to revisit one of their true loves of retro gaming. The Sega Master System was a starting point for so many console gamers, with its quirky trapezoid design and it's awesome arcade conversions it was the darling of the 8-bit home scene in Europe. Matt Aguilera, Jon Keen and Paul Driscoll share their stories of one of the most adored systems ever released, some tears will be shed and some great gaming banter shared in what will be one of the best R...
Jul 21, 2017•2 hr 50 min
Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS. In this episode Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) is joined by Gordon King (AKA Kingy) In the show we discuss games that were inspired by B-Movies. We have a great range of classic games to discuss from It Came From The Desert through to the unreleased Sega CD game Bug Blaster : Exterminators... So sit back and embrace the beautiful cheesy world of B-Movie Sci-Fi. We also want to welcome Gordon King as a new fully fledged member of the RGDS crew. Please...
Jul 07, 2017•2 hr 1 min
In this episode, Matt Lambourne hosts a roundtable discussion with Aaron White and Matt Aguilera regarding the news that the Super Nintendo Mini launches in just a few months time. The boys discuss what they think of the chosen line up of games, the pre-order madness and even add a few choice titles of their own to a dream list of titles. Will you be getting one?
Jul 01, 2017•1 hr 59 min
Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS. In this episode Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) is joined by Gordon King (AKA Kingy) In the show we discuss the lesser known publisher The Edge. Who did some of the best cartoon license games still to this day and the sexily brilliant game Fairlight. They are also sadly known today as the company who acted as a license troll, taking to court anyone who used the word Edge in their title. So come join us as we discuss this fascinating company that many ...
Jun 23, 2017•1 hr 53 min
Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS. In this episode Paul Driscoll, Richard Yaxely and Jonathan Keen. In the show we join together for a natter, where we imagine what games a great Amiga/ST compilation would contain. Basically its a great excuse to chat a remember all about some classic games and also some hidden gaming gems. You can follow us on Twitter @RGDSPodcast, check out my Facebook page www.retrogamingdailyshow.com or my blog at https://rgdspodcast.blogspot.com/ , RGDS is also ...
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Hello and welcome to another amazing episode of RGDS. Today we have a really special episode with us interviewing Mark R. Jones. An Ocean artist who did such classics as Wizball, Gryzor (Contra), Vindicator to name but a few. Mark is still an avid collector of all things Spectrum and keeping things preserved. He is also currently working on a tell all book of his time in Ocean and new Spectrum games. So come and listen to this great interview… Show Note Links… Mag Max Spectrum : https://youtu.be...
May 31, 2017•1 hr 49 min
Hi Listeners, we at RGDS towers wanted to also put out an extra episode of our time at the brilliant Retro Revival Rival event this year in Walsall. It was a great show and in it we discuss, what was there, who we met and lastly what we all bought. You can follow us on Twitter @RGDSPodcast, check out our Facebook page www.retrogamingdailyshow.com RGDS is also now available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retrogamingdailyshows-podcast/id954142242 Or the RSS feed http://retrogamin...
May 28, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Welcome to a special episode of RGDS, where Matt interviews Colin Dimond, the co-founder of the famous Import store 'Console Concepts'. Colin's career spanned from the late 80's into the mid-2000's whereby he ran several stores specialising in the import of consoles and games such as the PC Engine, Mega Drive, Super Famicom and Neo Geo. If you were a regular reader of magazines such as CVG, Mean Machines, Super Play and many others of the era, no doubt you’d have seen some of Console Concepts le...
May 26, 2017•2 hr 17 min
This episode of "If Geeks Ruled The World" was recorded a few weeks back on 04/04/17 , just a few days before Andy Godoy recorded his last podcast after 10years of podcasting. In this episode Andy is joined by his partner in crime Jon "The Body" Keen. The lads do a fan commentary on the classic Jon Carpenter film.
May 19, 2017•1 hr 42 min
In this fun filled episode the team discuss their favourite games from 1983. Home computing in the UK was taking off while the US had the great video game crash!! Clive became Sir Clive and Black Adder graced our Tv screens. Will you agree with our game choices? Let us know what you would have chosen? We would love to hear your feedback. The Whole Team @RGDSpodcast Our Super Guest Vic @tenpencearcade Paul @TheDrisk Ric @RetroRic79 Garron @retroshmuper...
May 12, 2017•2 hr 50 min
Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS in today's "Memories of a retro gamer" interview Andy interviews Gordon King aka Kingy from the band US VS Them. King talks about about how he got into gaming plus loads more. You can follow Kingy on Twitter @UVTKingy and check out all his music at http://www.usversusthem.co.uk/ You can follow me on Twitter @RGDSPodcast, check out my Facebook page www.retrogamingdailyshow.com or my blog at https://rgdspodcast.blogspot.com/ , RGDS is also now availabl...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Welcome to another fun filled episode of RGDS in today's Wrestlemania main event the RGDS team take part in a "Triple Threart Title Match Podcast " Matt Lambourne Vs Andy Godoy Vs Daz Cater , You can follow me on Twitter @RGDSPodcast, check out my Facebook page www.retrogamingdailyshow.com or my blog at https://rgdspodcast.blogspot.com/ , RGDS is also now available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retrogamingdailyshows-podcast/id954142242 Or the RSS feed http://retrogamingdailysh...
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr 32 min
