Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Welcome to episode 224 of RGDS Podcast, and in this episode we sit down to discuss the import war of the 32-bit era, Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation.

In a modern day top-trumps, Matt Aguilera sides as champion of PS1 and Aaron White puts up his dukes to protect the honour of the Sega Saturn. Popular opinion during their heyday would see PS1 win this battle hands down, particularly if sales figures have anything to do with it. However as more and more have sample the delights of each machine over the years, we feel the debate is once again wide-open.

Host of the show Matt Lambourne plays the role of independent adjudicator as the champion of each console choose their favourite titles from 11 different game genres to determine which is the greatest machine of the 32-bit age.

Stay tuned to this one, hilarity ensures as two grown men reignite playground style petty squabbles and we re-visit some amazing games of one of gaming's greatest generations.

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Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS. This time Kingy and The Drisk look at how the video game racing genre has evolved over its 45 year history. This is part one that looks at the racing genre from it humble beginnings through to the end of the 1980's Ways to Contact Us:

RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast

Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk

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Hello Retro Gamers and welcome to episode 222 of RGDS.

This episode is dedicated to discussion the many Mental Health problems experience by many of us within the Retro Gaming community. From addiction, to depression and dealing with the difficulties that every day life can bare upon us, we discuss it all and leave no topic off the table.

If you believe you that your mental well being has been impacted by one of the subjects on today's show, please reach out to some you trust. Discussing the matter is the first step towards making it better.

Resident RGDS host Matt Aguilera, who has dealt with a mental health issues for much of life has given the following book recommendation to people who wish to help themselves to improve their life.

We hope that this episode is a useful resource for people who don't have someone to talk to about their issues, and realise that you are not alone.

Book recommendation -

Lost Connections: Uncovering the real causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions - by Johann Hari - https://amzn.to/2sHKNZP

Tom Charnock article - The Catharsis of selling off my games collection - https://goo.gl/JunFtq

Hosts on the show;

Matt Aguilera - @matt_aguilera

Matt Lambourne - @Lambomat

Music used in this episode;

Intro music - Heart Shaped Box - Westworld season 2 soundtrack

Track 2 - Dire Dire Docks - Mario 64

Track 3 - Kakariko Village - Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Track 4 - Requiem of the Gods - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Track 5 - Paint it black - Westworld Season 1 Soundtrack

Track 6 - No Surprises - Westworld Season 1 Soundtrack

Track 7 - Intro theme - Wild Arms

Ending music - Main Theme - Metal Gear Solid 2

Crash, Your Spectrum/Sinclair & Sinclair User were 3 of the best selling and much loved ZX Spectrum magazines in the 80's. Rising from the emerging industry of home computer games, these giants wrote the rule book in video game journalism.

Retro Gamer writer Graeme Mason joins Kingy and discusses the rise and fall of these publications and chat about their fond memories of them.

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Follow Graeme on Twitter - @wizwords

Crash Magazine Scans

https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine

Your Spectrum Scans

https://archive.org/details/your-spectrum-magazine

Your Sinclair Scans

https://archive.org/details/your-sinclair-magazine

Sinclair User Scans

https://archive.org/details/sinclair-user-magazine

Grame's article on cover tape wars

http://www.wizwords.net/the-spectrum-covertape-wars/#.Ww6LL9KPKM8

Unclear User Parody

http://www.crashonline.org.uk/19/unclear.htm

Knight Lore Map

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/games-maps/k/KnightLore.jpg

Alien 8 Map

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/49/5e/66/495e66278bd4496be967dc94c3c3d0b9.jpg

Hello and welcome to another episode of RGDS. This time we battle out the best video game released in the year 1985. Yes its another mega show, where we your humble hosts discuss and battle out the best game released in 1986. It's an amazing year chock full of all time classics.. So come and join us to a happier, simpler time where social networking meant going down the pub and fast food meant your Mum making you beans on toast. Ways to Contact Us:

RGDS Podcast - @RGDSPodcast

Garron - @RetroShumper

Ric - @RetroRic79

Gordon King - @UKTKingy Paul Driscoll - @THeDrisk

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In this bonus episode Garron, and The Drisk talk to Craig Turner all about the upcoming retro event Revival - Generation X on the 19th and 20th May in the Walsall Football Stadium (Near Birmingham UK) Post code WS1 4SA So come and get your tickets at https://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk/ before they sell out. This event is going to be really special, so come and listen to the show, to hear the many reason why.

In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the often forgotten scene of the Amiga Public Domain and Shareware scene, that in many ways kick started the vibrant Indie scene we see today. So come and join us as Kingy and Drisky take you through ten great examples of the day. We have also collected up these amazing games (and many other favourites that didn't me the show) as well for you to enjoy on an emulator. See it as the ultimate coverdisk. Please give these classics a try, we love to hear you memories or what you think of the games. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-7NHRid7DmCF8FG5XL-Gru5niiF2-Dr/view?usp=sharing Also we discuss a favourite Disk magazine of the day Grapevine and have collected up every one. This really was for many of us the internet of the day.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2oijgNVwuk7IykXCsRTJA_rAzguv4dk/view?usp=sharing To play the games and disks you will need an emulator such as Win UAE. http://www.winuae.net/download/

You will also need the Kick Starters and Rom which you probably can fine... or if you want to cut out all the hassle then https://www.amigaforever.com/ is a great legal emulator to use.

Show Notes: Ultimate Guide to Amiga PD Games https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Guide-Amiga-Games-Shareware-ebook/dp/B00JVARFSU Amiga 17-Bit PD Collection:

https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%2217Bit%22

Games-X Scan Area: As mentioned in the show, the scans are done every Saturday and can be found here... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AiVi73qXqCnMd5MV24tfdwwRvwj1uNfL?usp=sharing Public Domain Games Today: https://itch.io/games Try Kingy's own amazing public domain game When it Rains here: https://geekay.itch.io/when-it-rains

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In this episode of RGDS, we discuss the Gateway into any game its controller and how since its beginning it has evolved over time.

The Drisk hosts with Andy and Garron as we chat all about the many great (and not so great) controllers there has been over the years.

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@TheDrisk @Gettwodachoppa

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Show Notes: We will try to link photos of many of them on our Facebook group area.

In this bonus episode Garron, Kingy and The Drisk discuss all about the new film by Steven Spielberg. Written by Ernest Cline a fellow retro geek, the film and book celebrates all of popular culture of our childhood. So come and listen as we talk about the film and tread lightly around the book.

Enjoy Show Notes:

In the book Wade writes his own Atari VCS game called the Stacks. Someone has turned that into a real game than is emulated here... http://2600online.com/stacks.php

Ernest Cline explains every game referenced in the book (Please note only watch this if you have read the book: https://youtu.be/zglevXKpJGY

In this episode, Garron, Paul and Gordon chat about their love for Tabletop and Handheld gaming. This includes all the classics such as Nintendo Game & Watch, Casio gaming watches and a lorry load of LCD & VFD gems. Grandstand, Epoch & Tomy are but a few names we will all be familiar with.

As said in the show, there are some really brilliant simulated versions of the games discussed. Here are the links:

Hipopotam's digitalised collection of handheld and electronic games http://pica-pic.com

Madrigal's Simulator's http://www.madrigaldesign.it/sim/index.php

BMX Flyer (Web based simulator) https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/497410

Mini Munchman https://mrtnrowe.itch.io/mini-munch-man-emulator

Other links of interest:-

Pocketeers information http://www.masters.me.uk/pocketeers/completelist-pocketeers.htm Merry Go Zoo (Not Merigozu as Kingy misheard) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wss1xmpoNp4 Follow us on Twitter... @RGDSpodcast Garron - @retroshmuper Paul - @TheDrisk Gordon - @UVTkingy