Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

Retro Gaming News Roundup - March 2023

James updates the gang on recent happenings in the retro gaming world including the impossible being achieved on ZX Spectrum and one of your favourite 8-bit games in VR.

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The Craziest Unlockable Characters in Video Games

We're not even kidding, these unlockables are KER-A-ZY! Adrian shares some of the weirder things you can unlock on your favourite video games. Not suitable for younger ears.

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Better than the Speccy and the C64 - it’s the Amstrad CPC 464??

Have we lost our minds? We'd like to think not. James gives us the lowdown on a machine that didn't get the praise it deserves. Shame it was launched by that bloke off the Apprentice. It's the AlanSugarsTrading CPC 464!

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Best Year in Gaming - 1996!

Adrian shares all the best bits of the legendary gaming year that was 1996.

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Best 16-bit Sports Games

It's about time we did this! The boys bring their favourite 16-bit sports games to the table for discussion and it's a humdinger!

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The Secrets of SEGA - Erik Wahlberg Interview

Erik Wahlberg (SEGA legend and friend of Arcade Attack) shares some amazing and unheard stories about his time working at SEGA during the 90s. This is an episode which needs to be heard to really get an understanding of how SEGA was run during its heyday! 

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We’re taking a little break - see you in 2023

We hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season. See you next week! Dyl

Christmas 2022 Secret Santa and High Street Rant!

Dylan leads the 2022 Xmas "bonanza" for the last time...

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Ade’s Amazing Game Ideas!

Remember that time that Rob did 30 game ideas in 60 minutes? Well, Ade thought he'd have a crack at the champ with him in the room. Enjoy.

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The Golden Age of Multiplayer Gaming!

James takes the gang on a whistlestop tour of multiplayer gaming. Hold on to your hats!

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Moonwalker - The Games

As Rob promised last week, here's his take on the best (and worst) games spawned from the legendary Moonwalker.

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Moonwalker - The Movie

We've a special guest to help us (moon)walk through Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, a movie that's either a vital piece of 80s pop culture or a mess of epic proportions that does the "King of Pop" absolutely no favours whatsoever. You decide.

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George Sanger - VGM LEGEND - Interview

Errr, it's sort of an interview (you'll see).

Adrian asked the VGM legend George Sanger (The Fat Man) for a text interview for Arcade Attack. George went above and beyond and recorded his answers in video form. 

He's an American musician who has composed music for computer and video games. Some of his best-known works include The 7th Guest, Wing Commander, Hard Nova, Maniac Mansion (NES version), Loom, Tux Racer, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors.

George is a really funny guy and gave some great answers! Enjoy!

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Video Game Music Covers Vol.2

Join James as he takes another wander through some amazing video game music covers in volume two of this podcast. 

He's got jazz, electro, rock and acapella for your listening pleasure. So sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of classic video game music with a twist!

Sonic the Hedgehog - Chemical Plant Zone by Retro Remix Revue. 

SF2 Ken's Theme - Charlie Parra Del Riego.

Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros 2 - The 8 Bit Big Band. 

Starfox Cornia Theme by PalmMute. 

Duck Tales Moon Theme by Smooth McGroove.

DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country by GoodKnight Productions. 

FFVII Those Who Fight (Battle Theme) by Florian Haack.

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Returning to Monkey Island - Dave Grossman Interview (LucasArts Legend)

Dave Grossman is a true LucasArts legend. He helped create The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle! His humour and artistic talents can be clearly seen across his many famous titles. Enjoy this fun interview with true gaming royalty. 

Dave discusses his work with Ron Gilbert, the difficulties of getting Return to Monkey Island made, the future of the series and lots more.

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Top 25 - Wii Games!

It's time for another "definitive" Top 25 list! This time we maul the library of everyone's gran's favourite console, the Nintendo Wii.

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The Most Divisive Video Game of All Time?

Warning: this podcast contains strong language and themes not suitable for children!

What is the most divisive video game of all time? What game did you love, but critics hate? Well, there is one game that surely Trumps them all! 

With an almost perfect Metacritic score and reviews so intense and devoted you'll be forgiven for feeling a little scared! This mystery game's amazing story needs be to be told to the masses... well, our lovely listeners at least! 

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Grim Fandango

One of LucasArts' last ever adventure games, Grim Fandango was equal parts critical acclaim and commercial failure. You can play it on literally any platform but is it worth a look?

Keith and Adrian take the opportunity to wax lyrical about Tim Schafer's masterpiece. Dyl is less impressed...

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Kevin Riepl Interview - VGM Legend - Gears of War Composer

Kevin Riepl is a composer, musician and instrumentalist who has worked on film, TV and video games for the past 20 years. 

He shares with us how he started in the industry, developed his own unique sounds and became involved in some of the biggest games out there including the Unreal Tournament series and Gears of War. 

Kevin also gives us a glimpse into his creative process, the pressures and struggles the industry can bring and shares with us some exclusive news on upcoming projects. 

A brilliantly insightful chat with a great musician made this episode a joy to record. A must listen.

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The Golden Age of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Games!

From Dune 2 to Warcraft, Total Annihilation to Command and Conquer and Starcraft to Age of Empires, there have been some truly ground-breaking real-time strategy games!

But when did the genre reach its golden era? And why did the genre slowly fade away? James is here to discuss the true rollercoaster ride of RTS games, looking at the amazing highs and agonising lows! Is the genre having an unexpected resurgence? All this and more discussed in this fun podcast chat! 

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