Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast episodes:

• 04.04.2024

  Episode 330: Super Skidmarks

  In this episode Chris and Mads leave a pair of Super Skidmarks in their wake as they both scarper for this months Gameclub. Can Mark, Steve and Dean save the day? Plus, Dean buys an Arcade 1up Starwars cab and...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Episode 329: April shortlist - N64 Platformers

  Mads, Mark and Chris take back control of the game club and choose some VERY GOOD N64 3D platform games for the April game club shortlist. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Episode 328: Chit Chat & Game Club Amiga CD32 Picks

  Dean, Steve & Mark catch up for for a long overdue chat and also whittle down the Game Club choices for the Amiga CD32. Plus, should Dean sell some of his collection? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Episode 327: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

  Mark, Chris and Mads live out their Twilight fantasies as they become vampires and take on Dracula himself in Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Does Chris really sparkle in the moonlight? Tune in to find out! Like this episodes...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Episode 326: Donkey Kong Country

  Mark, Chris and guest host Jim Middleton tackle arguably our most divisive (amongst our Discord community anyway) game club game yet, Donkey Kong Country on the SNES.  We also get the usual dose of "What have you been up to?"...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Episode 325: February 2024 Games Club Choices

  Mads, Mark and Chris dive into their Shameful Retro Backlog. Will Mads try to fry his Laptop during recording? Will Mark be able to edit his 1st podcast properly? Find this out and what games get put forward for February!...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Episode 324: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - The Graphic Adventure

  We whip ourselves into shape for 2024 by looking back at the final game club game for 2023: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  Boxing gloves at the ready, let's find out if THOSE action sequences are really as bad...

  
• 12.24.2023

  Episode: 323 8-Bit Wars Remixed

  The RA team are joined by Gordon King, JamesMiddleton & Chris O'Regan for a very special edition of 8-Bit Wars. What system will win? Tune in to find out! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible,...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Episode 322: Starcraft

  Chris & Mads put on their space suits and strap themselves in - ready for some real-time strategy battles in Blizzard's monster hit: StarCraft. Do you like this episodes cover? It's by Mqken and you can checkout more of...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Episode 321: Christmas Memories

  Mark, Chris and Mads start Christmas a bit early this year, as they read out Xmas memories and whittle down the list of candidate games for the December '23 game club. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Episode 320: Curious Video Game Machines

  Dean quickly discovers that every day is a school day when he sits down with video-game journalist and author Lewis Packwood as they discuss Curious Video Game Machines. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Episode 319 - Bruce Lee

  Mads and Chris use their fists of fury in a game of death in order to determine which version of Datasoft's Bruce Lee is the big boss. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Episode 318: Modern Gameboy Games

  Mads and Steve come to the realization that they are really old men as they review five new games for Nintendo's 34 year old classic handheld console. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Episode 317: From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops

  Dean Swain talks to Chris Hill about creating gamesyouloved.com and also discusses Numskull's kickstarter book "From Coin Op To Table Top" and a whole lot more! To back the Kickstarter project featured in this episode, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletop-book/from-coin-ops-to-table-tops-the-essential-electronic-games Tomb Raider:...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Episode 316: Shining Force CD

  Mads, Chris and RPG virgin Mark dissect this summer’s game club RPG, Shining Force CD. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Plasticman Schnitzel Von Krumm with a new...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Episode 315 - Outrun 2 and October game club shortlist

  Mark, Chris and Mads talk all things OutRun 2 - does this arcade classic hold up in the home? The game club choices for October are revealed as well, and it’s all 8-bit baby!   Thanks to all of...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Episode 314: New Game Old Flame

  Inspired by the podcast New Game Old Flame, the RA team take a look at 5 new'ish games for the legendary 8bit breadbin, the Commodore 64. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your...

  
• 08.26.2023

  Episode 313: Summer Catch Up

  Back from their short break, Mads, Mark, Steve & Dean catch up on some of the latest news of the retro scene and discuss what they have been up to gaming wise & a bit more. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Episode 312: RPG Summer Game Club shortlist

  Mads & Chris throw Mark into a world of chaos as they subject him to the genre of RPG games. Tasked with choosing an RPG game for our games club, he faces the prospect of playing random battle for hours on end. ...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Episode 311: Sonic CD

  Jim, Mark and Mads take a long hard look at Sonic CD for the MegaCD. Is it a masterpiece? Is it a dud? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Episode 310: July 2023 Game Club Shortlist

  In this episode Mark, Chris and Mads crush the hopes and dreams of the listeners as they one by one eliminate games from the long list of listener suggestions. Which four will go on to the vote? Thanks to...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Episode 309: Panzer Dragoon Orta

  Chris and Mark go in search of the Ancients and fight off a horde of Dragonmares to bring you a deep dive look at the Xbox cult classic, Panzer Dragoon Orta.  We also catch up on the latest goings on...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Episode 308: Classic Catch Up

  After a short hiatus, Dean & Steve return for a good old chat with Mads and Mark to discuss what they have all been up to recently in regards to retro gaming. Will Steve convince the guys that the Miyoo...

  
• 05.10.2023

  Episode 307: Blade Runner

  Blade Runners Mads, Mark and Chris weave their way through the murky and crowded streets of 2019 Los Angeles.  Does the game hold up or should it have been left in limbo for a little while longer? Tune in to...

  
• 04.26.2023

  Episode 306: May shortlist - Xbox

  Mark, Mads and Chris take the podcast on a voyage into the unknown by selecting a shortlist for our May game club. The theme: Xbox. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Episode 305: Keio Flying Squadron 2

  In our latest game club episode Chris, Mark and Mads take a look at the gorgeous Saturn platformer Keio Flying Squadron 2. In action! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Episode 304: Adventure Games and the SIX CANDIDATES

  In this episode, the nordic brothers ditch Chris and go adventuring on their own. Will we ever see Chris again? Does Mark know what an adventure game is? Are they really brothers? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Episode 303: Evercade EXP

  In this episode Chris Worthington sits down with Chris O'Regan, Jim Middleton and Andy Gilmour to discuss their initial thoughts of the Evercade EXP.  We also catch up on the latest goings on in the world of retro. Thanks...

  
• 03.14.2023

  Episode 302: Celebrating Over 300 Episodes Of RA

  The team finally get together to celebrate reaching over 300 episodes with a bumper edition of the show. Find out who is our "Retro Superstar" plus we chat to 5 of our listeners to discover their favourite retro games! Thanks to all...

  
• 02.28.2023

  Episode 301: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Sega Master System

  In this episode Jim, Mark, and Mads take a long, hard look at Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Master System. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!...

  
• 02.25.2023

  Episode 300: March Shortlist - Sega Saturn

  It's not the episode 300 you might have expected (don't worry, we'll be celebrating soon), but Mark, Mads and Chris team up for the first time to select three Saturn games to take forward to the game club shortlist for...

  
• 02.07.2023

  Episode 299: RC Pro Am

  In our first game club episode of the year, Chris and Mark strap in for a deep dive into the Rare classic, RC Pro Am.  They also review the Atari high score challenges from December and catch up on the...

  
• 01.28.2023

  Episode 298: Game Club Shortlist - 8 Bit Sonic

  Jim, Mark and Mads get together to talk about the blue hedgehog's 8-bit outings. Which 8-bit Sonic games will be up for vote for the game club in February 2023? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this...

  
• 12.26.2022

  Episode 297: Wizball

  Mads and Chris return to game club action and take a deep dive into the Sensible Software classic, Wizball. They also catch up on what they've been up to and make a special announcement about the future of the game...

  
• 12.18.2022

  Episode 296: 8 Bit Wars Xmas 2022 Special

  The RA gang are joined by some very special guests to engage in mortal combat once more in the first ever 8 Bit Wars Christmas Edition. Who will be the glorious victor? Special thanks to Scott Pearson for his...

  
• 11.12.2022

  Episode 295: Arcade Archive

  Dean Swain talk's to arcade collector Alex Crowley about the opening of the Arcade Archive Musuem and what we can expect to play when we visit. For more information on the Arcade Archive, visit Alex's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OWLT509 Thanks...

  
• 11.06.2022

  Episode 294: Soccer Kid

  In this episode Chris and Mads don their football jerseys and try to save the world cup from alien interference in Soccer Kid for the Amiga. Special thanks to Mark leither for cleaning up the image of Soccer Kid...

  
• 11.03.2022

  Episode 293: That's What We Call The 90's PT2

  Dean, Chris & Steve get nostalgic once again about the 1990's and this time look at 90's TV and reveal what they got up to on their nights out. Plus, Steve ventures to Blackpool for Play Expo 2022! Thanks...

  
• 10.28.2022

  Episode 292: C64 Game Club Shortlist November 2022

  In an bizzare experiment that goes horribly wrong, Matt & Steve swap voices with Mads & Chris whilst trying to pick some Commodore 64 games for the November Games Club shortlist. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made...

  
• 10.11.2022

  Episode 291: Planescape Torment

  In this episode our resident RPG experts, Mads and Chris, give the chant on the Black Isle 1999 classic, Planescape: Torment. Like the stunning artwork on this episodes cover? It's by Sergio Strano. Checkout Sergio's work on his Instagram...

  
• 09.26.2022

  Episode 290: Too Cool For Zool - Games Club Shortlist Oct 22

  In this episode Chris and Mads are back to try to find some gems amongst an ocean of stones as they pick a shortlist of Amiga platformers for our game club game for October 2022. Like the artwork on...

  
• 09.18.2022

  Episode 289: That's What We Call The 90's PT1

  Steve Erickson, Chris Worthington and Dean Swain get nostalgic for the decade that gave us virtual pets, pagers and the Sony PlayStation. It's the 1990's! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. Nick Smith Pete...

  
• 08.13.2022

  Episode 288: Devil May Cry

  In this episode we learn the sad truth about Mads’ lacklustre gaming skills as we dive into PlayStation 2 “classic” Devil May Cry. Like the artwork used on this episode’s cover? It was created by ThePixman. You can visit...

  
• 07.27.2022

  Episode 287: Sega Powered

  Mads and Chris talk to Dean Mortlock and Paul Monaghan of Sega Powered and Daniel Crocker of WAVE Game Studios about the latest issue of Sega Powered magazine. They also announce the shortlist for the August/September RPG game club. ...

  
• 06.11.2022

  Episode 286: Dungeon Master

  Chris Worthington talk's to former RA host Paul Monaghan about FTL's Atari ST classic Dungeon Master as part of the RA Game's Club plus Dean Swain chat's to Chris Wilkins about the forthcoming Crash Live 2022 event! Thanks to...

  
• 05.28.2022

  Episode 285: Game Club Shortlist June 2022

  Chris and Mads shock the world with their lack of love and knowledge about 1 vs 1 fighting games. They are willing to learn though, so here's the shortlist of fighting games for the June 2022 game club. Thanks...

  
• 05.26.2022

  Episode 284: Riding The Ocean Wave

  Dean, Steve, Mads, Chris & Matt (yes, the entire team) look back at some of their favourite games from the Manchester based software giant of the 1980's. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible. Damon...

  
• 05.03.2022

  Episode 283: W*H*B

  Why Hate Boris? Which Hover Bike? No, it's got to be Welsh Hairy Bloke! Join Dean, Chris, and Mads as they explore the wonderful ZX Spectrum puzzle game that is W*H*B. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made...

  
• 04.19.2022

  Episode 282: Finish Em! Part 2

  We finish ‘em! Or, we try to at the very least. Hear how far Dean, Steve and Mads got in their quest to finish some childhood favourites. Matt also pops in to review the A500 Mini. Thanks to all...

  
• 04.08.2022

  Episode 281: Day of the Tentacle

  Mads and Chris pull rank and cover the seminal 1993 LucasArts adventure, Day of the Tentacle. Featuring contributions from the Retro Asylum Discord community, this long awaited look at one of the all time greats is long overdue. Thanks...