Game the System Podcast

Game the System Podcast

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Game the System Podcast episodes

  • Ep 52: The Final BPAC Summary Mini Episode!

    Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! John sends in a recording of his thoughts of the Walter Day interview in episode 51, and Marc Matt and Benn discuss the last few days before flying home back to Sydney!

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    BPAC Showcase 2019

    http://bnepac.org/

    Warped Zone Podcast

    https://anchor.fm/warpedzone

    35 min
  • Ep 51: An Interview With Gaming Luminary Walter Day! Courtesy The Warped Zone Podcast

    Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! As part of Benn's PhD, we sit down for an interview with the legendary Walter Day. Prepare for a mind expanding discussion on video games and the people that play them! The Warped Zone Podcast have their own release of this interview and further exploratory discussion, so check them out in the link below.

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    BPAC Showcase 2019

    http://bnepac.org/

    Warped Zone Podcast

    https://anchor.fm/warpedzone

    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep 49: BPAC Day 1 Wrapup!

    Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 1 wrapup!

    Intro music from www.bensound.com

    BPAC Showcase 2019

    http://bnepac.org/

     

    37 min
  • Ep 48: The Best Game Released in 1990!

    It's time! The best game released in 1990 will be decided right here in this marathon episode! Marc, Matt and John debate the 9 nominations for the best 1990 game, and then run down the results of the reader vote across our social media feeds and Discord!

    Intro music from www.bensound.com

    The Arcade Perfect Podcast

    https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/

    Operation Wolf (1987)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wolf

    Outlaw (1978)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlaw_(video_game)

    Smash TV (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV

    Dark Seal (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal

    Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe

    Snow Bros. (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros

    Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse

    Aliens (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)

    Creatures (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)

    Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse

    MERCS (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs

    2 hr 53 min
  • Ep 47: Retro Gaming Updates, Steam Sales, and Twin Galaxies Discussion!

    This episode Marc Matt and John chat about what they've been doing in gaming. Marc's been buying stuff he will never use, again, Matt gets tempted by the Steam sales and buys games he will never play, and John goes for a Dragon's Fury world record! We close out the show with some discussion on the state of Twin Galaxies, and the world of competitive play.

     

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    Dead Rising: Frank's Big Package (2017)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Rising_4

    Sega Dreamcast (1999)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcast

    Commodore Amiga 500 (1987)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500

    R-Type (1987)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-Type

    Zachtronics

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zachtronics

    Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (1987)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Beacon_Teaches_Typing

    Space Pirate Trainer (2017)

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/418650/Space_Pirate_Trainer/

    SBS On Demand

    https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/

    Wave Race 64 (1996)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Race_64

    Dragon's Fury (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush

    The Rolling Stones (2011)

    https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/rolling-stones-stern

    Monster Bash (1998)

    https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/monster-bash

    Twin Galaxies

    https://www.twingalaxies.com/

    International Flipper Pinball Association

    http://www.ifpapinball.com

    Urban Strike (1994)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Strike

     

    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep 46: Battle of the Arcades Australia New Zealand 2019 Wrapup!

    It was the war to end all wars - the Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019! Marc Matt and John chat about this epic event, with Marc and Matt reflecting on the games that were, and new friends won or lost. We also discuss the newly announced PC Engine Mini, the recent Summer Games Done Quick, and anything else that piques our gaming spider senses!

     

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    Phil Spencer

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spencer_(business_executive)

    PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Mini

    https://www.konami.com/games/pcemini/gate

    Pete Hahn Karate Champ World Record

    https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206422

    Stephen Holmes Raiden World Record

    https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206663

    Stephen Holmes Psycho-Nics Oscar World Record

    https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206706

    Tenka Shock Troopers World Record

    https://www.speedrun.com/Shock_Troopers

    Summer Games Done Quick 2019

    https://gamesdonequick.com

    Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019

    https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6

    Amidar (1981)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amidar

    Blazing Star (1998)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Star

    BurgerTime (1982)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BurgerTime

    Final Fight (1989)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fight_(video_game)

    Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins

    Lady Bug (1981)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Bug_(video_game)

    Metal Slug 3 (2000)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_3

    Pac-Man (1980)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man

    Space Invaders (1978)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders

    Time Pilot (1982)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Pilot

     

    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep 45: The Best Game Released in 1990 - Nominations Episode!

    It's time... to battle! Marc Matt and John sit down for an entirely non civil discussion about the best game released in 1990. Nine games will be chosen as nominations, three games each. With the nine nominations agreed upon, the trio of diligent gamers will play all of the games and later come back in a future episode to decide which is the best game released in 1990!

     

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    Snoopy Tennis (1982)

    https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Snoopy_Tennis

    Smash TV (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV

    Dark Seal (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal

    Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Moonwalker

    Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe

    Snow Bros. (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros

    F-Zero (1991)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero_(video_game)

    Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse

    Pilotwings (1991)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilotwings

    Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition Basic Set (1990)

    https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29663/star-fleet-battles-captains-edition-basic-set

    Nightmare (1991)

    https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5641/nightmare

    Aliens (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)

    Creatures (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)

    Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse

    Turrican (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turrican

    Funhouse (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FunHouse_(pinball)

    Wing Commander (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander_(video_game)

    MERCS (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs

    Stunts (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunts_(video_game)

    The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island

    Centurion: Defender of Rome (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion:_Defender_of_Rome

    Pool of Radiance (1988)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Radiance

    Blood Bros. (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Bros.

    Cabal (1988)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal_(video_game)

    Magic Sword (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Sword_(video_game)

    Super Mario World (1991)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_World

    Double Dragon C64 (1988)

    https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Double_Dragon_(Melbourne_House)

    Carrier Air Wing (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Air_Wing_(video_game)

    Champions of Krynn (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_of_Krynn

    Devil's Crush (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush

    Gals Panic (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gals_Panic

    James Pond (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pond

    Mega Twins (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Twins

    Out Zone (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone

    Parodius! From Myth to Laughter (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parodius!_From_Myth_to_Laughter

    Shadow Dancer (1989)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Dancer

    Columns (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columns_(video_game)

    Sol-Feace (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol-Feace

    Sex Vixens from Space (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Vixens_from_Space

    MUSHA (1990)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUSHA

     

    1 hr 17 min
  • Ep 44: The Birth of the Sydney Classic Gaming Club, The MegaDrive Mini, PlayStation Classic, and Battle of the Arcades!

    A Sydney Classic Gaming Club appears! Marc Matt and John talk about all the classic games in the first tournament. Plus we go over the 42 games released on the MegaDrive Mini, John mods a PlayStation Classic, and it's time for the Battle of the Arcades 2019!

     

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    The Shadow (1994)

    https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/shadow

    Veccy Bird (2014)

    https://vectrex.fandom.com/wiki/Veccy_Bird

    Space Harrier (1985)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Harrier

    Crazy Taxi (1999)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(video_game)

    Death Tank (1996)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Tank

    Gunstar Heroes (1993)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunstar_Heroes

    Game the System Discord!

    http://gamethesystem.co/discord

    Mike Lombardi Mat Mania Max Out

    https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/205748-Arcade-Mat-Mania-Points-9-999-990-Michael-Lombardi

    Keanu Reeves

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves

    Games Done Quick

    https://gamesdonequick.com

    MegaDrive Mini

    http://megadrivemini.sega.com

    Arcade Attack Podcast

    https://arcadeattackpodcast.podbean.com

    PlayStation Classic

    https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/playstation-classic/

    R-Types (1999)

    https://rtype.fandom.com/wiki/R-Types

    Diablo (1996)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)

    Wii Fit (2008)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit

    Ghouls n Ghosts (1988)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts

    Ghosts n Goblins (1985)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins

    Battle of the Arcades 2019

    https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6

     

    1 hr 43 min
  • Ep 43: Streets of Rage 2 Speedrunning, Joystick Jostling with MCA and Sanwa, and The Ultimate 64!

    In this episode Marc practices some Walking Dead pinball in preparation for the Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship, and the Brisbane Pinball Masters. John's still rushing and mashing his way through Streets of Rage 2. Marc switches out an MCA joystick and buttons for a full Sanwa set and gives it the business. Plus the Ultimate 64 arrives, is built, configured, and firing on all SIDs!

     

    Intro music from www.bensound.com

    Brisbane Pinball & Arcade Collective Showcase Event

    http://bnepac.org

    The Walking Dead Pinball (2014)

    https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/the_walking_dead

    Streets of Rage 2 (1992)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_2

    Speedrun Leaderboard

    http://speedrun.com

    Sanwa Joysticks and Buttons

    https://www.focusattack.com/brands/Sanwa-Denshi.html

    MCA Joystick Discussion on Shoryuken

    https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/mca-joysticks/29431

    Ultimate 64

    https://ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64

    Commodore 64 SID Chip

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_6581

    Rob Hubbard

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Hubbard

    Ben Daglish

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Daglish

    Commodore 65

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_65

    GTS Discord Channel (join us!)

    https://discord.gg/y2g6S7F

     

    55 min

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Welcome to Game the System podcast. A podcast about people that play. Retro, arcade, modern, pinball, board games, and all things gaming.