Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Hello Boys & Ghouls and welcome to a Spooktacular episode of RGDS, where the Crypt Keepers Paul Driscoll and Gordon King take you kicking and screaming through some ghoulish retro Halloween games to enjoy this this time of year. So grab yourself a nice steaming Ghoulash stew and settle down for some monstrous podcast fun. Don't forget we are all on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/ and Twitter : @RGDSPodcast So please reach out to us and let us know any other Spooky retro video games you recommend or discuss with us anything.

Show Notes:

Cup Head : https://youtu.be/iMkCIdGikmk Betty Boop Halloween Special : https://youtu.be/B_jqqJ-77xs

Games Covered: Dark Seed (PC, Amiga, CD32, Saturn, PS1) - https://youtu.be/-aEvD0nomhc Eternal Darkness : Sanity's Requiem (Gamecube) - https://youtu.be/HwjKeFJkhFM

Dr Franken (Gameboy) - https://youtu.be/LsCvvO-C-aI

Mr Bones (Saturn) - https://youtu.be/-c9br4VL-8I

Frank 'N' Stein (Spectrum) - https://youtu.be/jpsHpIRrAuU Luigi Mansion (Gamecube) - https://youtu.be/-t-_5eC31bU

Additional Info: Way to Play Infocom text Adventures http://www.davidkinder.co.uk/frotz.html Two great spooky Infocom games: https://www.myabandonware.com/game/the-lurking-horror-bn

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/wishbringer-77#download

Zombie Ate My Neigbours 2 (Fan Made Sequel): https://www.romhacking.net/download/hacks/3654/ Level Editor for SNES to make your own levels: https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1178/

Brental Floss Luigi Mansion with Music: https://youtu.be/42RGs0fTck8

In this episode of RGDS, Garron & Matt are joined by special guests Sam Dyer (Bitmap Books) and Frazer Rhodes (@NeoGeoCollector) to discuss their brand new book.

The boys have being dying for an excuse to discuss Neo Geo on RGDS and this was the perfect time. Sam & Frazer go into intimate detail on the Neo Geo project, including scouring the world for perfect condition box art to photo, a few tough negotiations with SNK Japan and of course… playing some awesome Neo Geo games!

If you're a fan of this great console you'll love this show, and even if it's just a curiosity there is much to learn in this episode.

Bitmap Books have kindly made one of the Collector's Editions of the book available as a prize to RGDS listeners, so please stay to the end for further details on this great competition.

Links -

@RetroShumper

@LamboMat

@NeoGeoCollector

@Bitmap_Books

URL - http://www.neogeobook.co.uk

#NeoGeoBook

In this episode Gordon and Mark share their thoughts on the preservation of video games and the problems and issues around the matter. From degradation of magnetic cassettes to the grey areas around roms and the breakdowns of physical hardware, they lament the potential loss of our wonderful games and gamin systems in the distant future.

Why not drop us a line on our social media pages and share your views on the topic.

Show links:-

Roger Tissyman artwork.. https://www.facebook.com/pg/RetroGamingMegaplex/photos/?tab=album&album_id=884407185006536

Interview with Tissyman's daughter http://www.dasse.se/interview(s)-10763411

Software Projects Fan page https://www.facebook.com/groups/858110237657580/

Bob Wakelin art https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin

Welcome to a special bonus episode of RGDS, where regular stalwarts Matt & Garron are joined by Director of Replay Events - Andy Brown.

In this show we get a sneak preview from Andy about what the expect at Play Manchester, including an exclusive announcement, as well as the story of how Play Expo came to be and Andy's plans for the future of the Expo.

We hope this will get you excited about coming along to Play Expo Manchester and that we'll see you there for a great event!

Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance to gain 1 hour early access, get these at https://www.playexpomanchester.com/tickets

Links -

Twitter

@RGDSPodcast

@RetroShumper (Garron)

@LamboMat (Matt)

@ReplayEvents

On this fantastic episode the team discuss their most anguished gaming recollections.

Expect tales of woe, misguided mistakes and in Matt A's case - spoiling the Aguilera family Christmas for evermore!

Matt Aguilera's Matrox Graphics Card

http://www.vgamuseum.info/images/pirx/matrox/035_matrox_08d_mystique.jpg:

Gordon's crappy trackball:

http://simon.mooli.org.uk/mouse/Quickshot9a25.jpg

Paul Gordon and their great guest Mark Jones chat about their favourite Hewson Consultants games.

Which ones were your favourites? let us know by face book and twitter.

Dragontorc influence - The High Kings by Joy Chant

https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Kings-Joy-Chant/dp/0553050451/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502112580&sr=8-1&keywords=joy+chant+the+high+kings

Kingy does some words on Avalon - http://girnygamer.scottige.com/2017/04/13/avalon-the-greatest-game-of-all/

Paradroid Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkEBccMEhXs&feature=youtu.be

Ano Gaia - Zynaps vertical lookalike

http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek.cgi

In this special bonus episode of RGDS, Matt L hosts a roundtable discussion with Aaron & Ric about the newly released Sonic Mania, out now for PS4, PC , Switch & XBOX One.

The boys disuss their favourite Sonic series memories, why a guy of this old-school style hasn't been released previously by SEGA and of course come clean with their review score for the game.

If you love the Blue Speedrunner, you'll absolutely love this episode, so slip on your favourite pair of red sneakers, have your gold rings in tow… we're going for a Super Sonic Ride!

LINKS -

Sonic Mania Vinyl/Digitial Soundtrack - www.data-discs.com

In this memories of a RetroGamer show Ric chats to exmosquito a fellow Street Fighter 2 Tournament player.

Take a listen to find out more about his gaming history from the start all the way upto SF 2 and one credit clears.

Take a look at so of the great content exmosquito has made here

TouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO5GDU9lg

Follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/Ex_Mosquito Shout out to his friend youtube "Retro Tuna" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrvVSuHSFLgX6aO5GDU9lg

Come and join this epic fun filled episode the team discuss and decide the best video game from the year 1984.

Will you agree with our game choices?

Let us know what you would have chosen? Reach out to us on on twitter @RGDS Podcast or Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/RGDSPodcast/?ref=br_rs)

We would love to hear your feedback.

The Whole Team @RGDSpodcast

Our Super Guest Sean Holley @ShaunHolley from the brilliant Ten Pence Arcade podcast

Paul @TheDrisk

Ric @RetroRic79

Garron @retroshmuper

Read more at http://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/#yhCTv6xtFlZxuP0b.99

Episode 200 has arrived so the RGDS boys decided to revisit one of their true loves of retro gaming.

The Sega Master System was a starting point for so many console gamers, with its quirky trapezoid design and it's awesome arcade conversions it was the darling of the 8-bit home scene in Europe.

Matt Aguilera, Jon Keen and Paul Driscoll share their stories of one of the most adored systems ever released, some tears will be shed and some great gaming banter shared in what will be one of the best RGDS podcasts to date!