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

In this episode of Retro Asylum Matt Lambourne (aka Metz) and special guest Matt Aguilera run through the pre-history and legacy of The Street Fighter II series, covering the games that preceded it, all the home conversions and the games that wanted to cash in on its success. We also have a special guest contribution from forum member 'RetroRic' who gives us an expert insight into the very much thriving SF II arcade competitive scene. Smash your Shoryuken into the play button and prepare for battle!’

Dean Swain (AKA Swainy), Steve Erickson (AKA Press Play On Tape) and Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) takes a look at some of the forgotten gaming heroes of yesteryear. We have tried to concentrate on the more computer based platformer from days gone by. So come and join in as Retro Asylum reminisces about some of our favourite platform heroes, including Pitfall Harry, Monty Mole, Rick Dangerous, Bonk, James Pond, Chuck Rock and Zool. Also in this episode we announce the winner of our ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium competition, so if you entered, make sure you listen to see if you're the lucky winner. Also come join the Retro Asylum Club, and get a totally free digital quarterly magazine. To join just email us at [email protected] and enjoy the fun.

Dean Swain (AKA Swainy), Steve Erickson (AKA Press Play On Tape) and Paul Driscoll (AKA The Drisk) takes a look at some of the forgotten gaming heroes of yesteryear. We have tried to concentrate on the more computer based platformer from days gone by. So come and join in as Retro Asylum reminisces about some of our favourite platform heroes, including Pitfall Harry, Monty Mole, Rick Dangerous, Bonk, James Pond, Chuck Rock and Zool. Also in this episode we announce the winner of our ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium competition, so if you entered, make sure you listen to see if you're the lucky winner. Also come join the Retro Asylum Club, and get a totally free digital quarterly magazine. To join just email us at [email protected] and enjoy the fun.

In the first episode of Indie Asylum Paul Davies chats with the gaming industry’s ‘Indie Champion’ Shahid Ahmad. During his ten years heading up Sony’s Strategic Content division in the UK Shahid has played a pivotal role in enabling independent developers to launch games across Sony’s platforms. We not only talk about how Shahid fostered relationships with developers during his time at Sony but we also touch on his game making track record, and his new career jumping back over the fence to become a game developer once again. If you’ve ever heard Shahid talk before you’ll know that he’s a hugely entertaining and engaging guy and he’s the one person we were determined to appear on our debut episode.

In the first episode of Indie Asylum Paul Davies chats with the gaming industry’s ‘Indie Champion’ Shahid Ahmad. During his ten years heading up Sony’s Strategic Content division in the UK Shahid has played a pivotal role in enabling independent developers to launch games across Sony’s platforms. We not only talk about how Shahid fostered relationships with developers during his time at Sony but we also touch on his game making track record, and his new career jumping back over the fence to become a game developer once again. If you’ve ever heard Shahid talk before you’ll know that he’s a hugely entertaining and engaging guy and he’s the one person we were determined to appear on our debut episode.

Welcome to episode 134, where Paul Driscoll AKA The Drisk and Matt Lamborne AKA Metz look through some hidden arcade, obscure gems for our listeners to track down and play. So come and have a listen, and let us know your views on our suggested game titles.

Welcome to episode 134, where Paul Driscoll AKA The Drisk and Matt Lamborne AKA Metz look through some hidden arcade, obscure gems for our listeners to track down and play. So come and have a listen, and let us know your views on our suggested game titles.

In the fifth Bytesize episode of Retro Asylum, Steve chats to old friends of the show Sam Dyer and Matt Wilsher. Discussing everything from Matt's leaving the show to Sam's books to singing some praise for the ZX Spectrum, they even manage to throw in a little announcement and a chance to win a ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium.

In the fifth Bytesize episode of Retro Asylum, Steve chats to old friends of the show Sam Dyer and Matt Wilsher. Discussing everything from Matt’s leaving the show to Sam’s books to singing some praise for the ZX Spectrum, they even manage to throw in a little announcement and a chance to win a ZX Spectrum Visual Compendium.

*WARNING- This is a Spoiler Cast. Don't go near this episode if you haven't seen The Force Awakens* The Movie Asylum is back for one time only to discuss 2015's biggest film release, Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens. We share our impressions, discuss the reveals and delve to all the secrets and crazy theories that are now spinning around our heads. Chris O'Regan and James Clifford Kent join Paul Davies, Dean Swain and Paul Driscoll for a show full to the brim with Star Wars geekery.