Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

Exposing your guilty gaming pleasures!

Love a bit of Barbie's fashion parade? Sunk an unholy amount of hours into a game? Really enjoyed one of those universally hated titles? Well this pod is just for you!

We look at a whole host of your guilty gaming pleasures. So strap in and enjoy, hopefully without too much cringe.

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Cassette 50 (and select cassette stories)

Dust off your old HI-FI systems and Walkmans and take a deep dive into the amazing story of Cassette 50!

This compilation game was advertised in every 8-bit computer magazine under the sun and promised 50 of the best games ever made for a bargain price! Was Cascade Games' offer too good to true? Well, you better tune in to find out…

We also share some quite incredible cassette-based memories that include the invention of podcasting, Dyl’s dulcet tones interrupting smooching time, an old banger that delivered the true sound of 80s and a story that leads us to Caroline Quentin of all people!

Mario Gonzalez interview:

https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/mario-gonzalez-action-52/

Kim Justice Cassette 50 video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-4k-jDS_s

Cassette 50 interview:

https://pixelatron.com/blog/cassette-50-the-interview/

Action 52 episode:

https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/podcast-september-3-2017/

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Cliff Bleszinski (Unreal, Gears of War) - Interview

WARNING: This interview includes swearing and themes that are not appropriate for children.

DOUBLE WARNING: Don't let the kids hear this!

Cliff Bleszinski (aka CliffyB) is the legendary game designer best known for his work on the Unreal and Gears of War franchises while at Epic Games. After leaving Epic in 2012, he co-founded Boss Key Productions which released LawBreakers.

In this no-holds-barred interview, Cliff reflects on the highs of Jazz Jackrabbit, working on Unreal titles and of course, creating the Gears of War series.

He also talks about the Gears of War movie, his favourite games, how he "hates" Hideo Kojima, and how the breakdown of his marriage helped inpsire his work.

Cliff Bleszinski Twitter: https://x.com/therealcliffyb

Cliff Bleszinski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliffBleszinski

Control Freak Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Control-Freak/Cliff-Bleszinski/9781797148700

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Re-rewind - Michael Latham (SEGA, Eternal Champions) - interview

One more from the archives before we return in a fortnight with an absolute humdinger of an episode.

Speaking of humdingers, this is one of our favourite ever chats from the AA vaults. SEGA legend and 6th member of Arcade Attack, the late and great Michael Latham.

So if you've not heard it before (or you want to enjoy it again), the highlights include Michael covering his time working at Activision (Ghostbusters/Power Drift), meeting (and winning over) Michael Jackson, stopping a buggy Sonic 2 flying out to production, working on many 32X games (three of which were unreleased) and the never-ending battle between SEGA of Japan and SEGA of America.

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Re-rewind from 2018 - Al Nilsen (SEGA legend) interview

Another fantastic interview from the archives to keep you going until our return in the autumn.

For our 50th epsisode almost seven years ago, we welcomed SEGA legend and retro gaming god Al Nilsen to the show.

One of the integral cogs in the SEGA machine of the early 90s, his work ensured that a certain blue hedgehog made the impact he did. Enjoy (or re-enjoy if you listened to us in 2018) 90 minutes of retro bliss!

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Re-rewind - Martyn Brown interview (2022) - Team17 co-founder

In late 2024 we sadly lost retro gaming legend Martyn Brown - the co-founder of Team17 who helped establish some of our favourite (mostly Amiga-based) franchises such as Body Blows, Worms and Alien Breed.

Back in 2022 he was kind enough to give Adrian an hour of his time to retell some of those amazing stories. So as a tribute to Martyn, here is that interview.

Martyn Brown (1967 - 2024)

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Re-rewind - Chris Huelsbeck interview (2018) - Gaming Music Legend

As some of you may know, we're now on a short break for the summer holidays. To tide you over until autumn/fall we're going to release some of our favourite interviews from our back catalogue.

He's best known for his outstanding work on the Turrican games but you'll have heard his excellent music scores in many, many other places. Adrian chatted to the legend that is Chris Huelsbeck!

Originally released in 2018.

Check out https://chrishuelsbeck.bandcamp.com/ to see what Chris is up to these days!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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...

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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 Popeye review here:

https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/popeye-nes-review/

Hidden NES gems on the Switch online service here:

https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/underrated-nes-games-nintendo-switch-online/

And drop him a line on whatever Twitter is known as these days:

https://twitter.com/uknesboy

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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 life simulation, adventure, and fighting with light role-playing. But the jewel of the Dreamcast crown faced a rude awakening on its release...

The boys from Arcade Attack reflect on Shenmue and why it's so special.

Check out our email Q&A with ace translator Jeremy Blaustein here:

https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/jeremy-blaustein/

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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.

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