Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast
A lively, accessible and entertaining fortnightly retro gaming podcast from Keith, Adrian, Dylan and James @ www.arcadeattack.co.uk. We will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or whatever else may take our fancy!
Episodes
Remember the hardest boss you ever fought? Remember those heart-in-mouth moments that will stay with you forever? Well, we've put together a list of the most stressful and heart stopping moments in gaming for your listening pleasure.
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Remember when you bought a game and somehow unlocked a whole new game hidden within? Enjoy a rundown of 20 secret games in other video games!
Examples include Maniac Mansion in Day of The Tentacle and unlocking Fate of Atlantis within a forgettable Indiana Jones Wii title.
Plus, how does this topic link to a long forgotten pub in Croydon? Listen to find out...
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This has been a long time coming. We finally have a chat about the Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that revived the video gaming industry in the mid-80s and which, to be fair, us at Arcade Attack had little experience of growing up.
In these instances a hero is needed, so we called upon unsung AA-hero Andy (aka UKNESBoy) to assist us in these trying times!
Read Andy's fantastic NES work on the site here:
Join us as we dive into the absolutely massive world of the classic shoot 'em up (Shmup).
Right from its humble and somewhat understated beginnings through to the titles and developers that created the greatest genre of gaming the world has ever seen!
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In the inevitable follow up to last week's arbitrary list of some of gamings most beloved sidekicks, it's time to take a look at ten of the most despised.
We discuss some of the more predictable entries as well as a few a controversial ones. Join us to find out which characters made the hall of shame...
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In this week's episode we take a look at the unsung heroes of gaming – those sidekicks and companion characters we couldn't do without!
In a break from Arcade Attack tradition we bring you a completely unranked, totally questionable and definitely not definitive list of ten of the greatest sidekicks and companion characters in gaming history.
Will your favourite make the cut? Join us and find out...
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The gang give their thoughts on Sonic 3, the movie trilogy as a whole, as well as spitballing some ideas as to what the recently announced Sonic 4 could be.
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We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at:
...In a rare turn of events we've actually managed to record a part 2 to one of our many 'ongoing' series! So fill your pockets with 20p pieces or (insert local currency here) and join us as we hit the arcades to bring you four more games from the Arcade Attack Arcade Archive!
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Join us as we take a ride through all things War of the Worlds from the very beginnings of the idea by the legendary storyteller HG Wells, through all the movie, TV and musical adaptations. And also any and all video games that were made based on the story!
So get ready to take on those Martians with us and listen now!
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On a November day when the snow turned to rain, Ryu Hazuki arrives home just in time to see his father killed by Lan Di, a man Ryu's father obviously knew very well. Ryu attempts to stop Lan Di but is effortlessly beaten to within an inch of his life.
After recovering from his injuries Ryu sets out to track down his father's murderer as well as uncover his family's secrets and the mystery of the Phoenix and Dragon mirrors sought by...
Against the odds, Andy Davidson created Worms from his bedroom, it would later become one of the best selling games on the Amiga and other consoles.
He faced countless setbacks to get his game on the shelves, from quitting college, to entering a gaming competiton, to finally catching the eye of Team17.
Andy reflects on his love for the Amiga and the amazing story of creating Worms, which is amazing and inspirational in equal measu...
Worms is a classic Team17 turn-based strategy game, where you and a team of worms must wriggle for position and prove who has the biggest arsenal, and yes, I'm including flying sheep and bazookas that even Rambo would be proud of!
The iconic game featured on every platform under the sun and incredibly started life in a teenager's bedroom. A chance opportunity then changed the gaming landscape forever!
Hear all about the game and i...
Grab your backstage pass and join the Arcade Attack crew as they dive into the wild world of video games inspired by bands and musicians! From rock legends to pop icons, discover the hits, the misses, and the downright bizarre as we explore how music and gaming collide.
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Our eighth Christmas in fact! Enjoy our early Christmas present to you our lovely listeners.
In addition to our usual "secret" Santa, the boys dig real deep to talk about anything Christmas-related and finally settle on choosing some favourite Christmas movies that could/should be made into games. Everyone except Dylan as (yet again) he's forgotten to do his homework and styles it out in the only way he knows how...
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James Cameron's seminal 'The Terminator' is this week's topic of discussion. Enjoy 80 minutes of us chatting about the movie and some of its licensed games.
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...From House of the Dead to Time Crisis, Virtua Cop to Duck Hunt. Or, how about some more obscure titles like Silent Hill: Arcade and Terminator 2. There have been so many amazing light gun games, what is your favourite?
In this enlightening podcast, we look through the history of both the light gun peripheral and some of the best ever games... We look at NES Blaster, SEGA Menancer and loads more light guns. So, get your trigger fing...
Wish you were here...? It's a travel show with a difference this week as we climb aboard AA Airlines and jet off to take a look at some of our favourite gaming destinations.
The crew ponder what these virtual worlds would be like to visit if we could actually go there, and whether or not they'd recommend the local cuisine.
So make like Leon Kennedy and pack your attache case... Oh, and don't forget your toothbrush!
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Aaarrrghh me hearties! Join the crew of the Arcade Attack Galleon as she sails through shark-infested waters in search of the greatest pirate video games!
The captain steers us through the earliest games right up to today's big titles with the crew sharing their classic favourites.
Join us for grog, song and pirate game memories!
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You can watch this interview here:
Jason Bradbury is the legendary host of The Gadget Show and one of the most recognisable faces of UK tech. He is also a huge gamer and has extensive knowledge of video games and is a huge retro gamer. It was a true pleasure to chat to Jason and discuss his TV career, how he met Sir Clive Sinclair and growing up with best mates David Walliams, Simon Pegg and Dominic Dia...
Video games today all seem to play it safe, with many gaming companies sticking to the tried and tested formulas and endless sequels. To celebrate the bold and brave, we run through 15 of the most controversial and weirdest games ever made. These titles range from the darkest depths of the human mind, all the way to pure crazy. Plus anything in between!
Please be aware that this podcast touches upon dark themes and topics, so is no...
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