Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast
542 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsA lively, accessible and entertaining weekly 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!
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Episodes
The End
September 27, 2023 06:30 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBOr is it? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms - here are three handy links: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/podcasts/ https://link.chtbl.com/gAXAOwic https://www.youtube.com/...
The Top Loader Says Goodbye to Arcade Attack!
September 20, 2023 06:30 - 4 minutes - 5.44 MBEnjoy this fun 5 minute tribute from the legendary Todd aka Top Loader! He has always been a huge supporter of Arcade Attack and created this amazing soundbite. Todd has inserted some great clips from previous episodes and what the podcast has meant to him over the last few years. Please do follow the lovely Top Loader here: https://twitter.com/The_Top_Loader Make sure you tune in for next week, for what may be our final ever episode... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a to...
Top 20 Nintendo Characters of All Time!
September 13, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBOur "definitive" SEGA characters podcast went so well we decided to do the same for characters created by Nintendo. Keith's in the hotseat for this one. Where will Mario, Link, Bowser and Luigi rank... Is your favourite Nintendo character listed? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast pl...
Top 15 Unreleased Video Game Consoles
August 30, 2023 06:30 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MBWhy a top fifteen? Because, er, that's how many Adrian could find! Warning: there are NO ATARI CONSOLES IN THIS LIST. I repeat. NO ATARI. Just kidding! Nintendo, SEGA and SNK are also listed, but which unreleased console had the most potential? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast pla...
Fighting and Beat ’Em Up Games Through the Ages
August 16, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBJames takes us on (possibly) one of his last ever whistlestop tours of a gaming genre. However, this time Adrian has managed to strongarm him into doing both the fighting and beat 'em up genres at the same time. We think he did a fab job. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. ...
Modern Video Gaming Chat
August 02, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBSeeing as the last days of the podcast are on the horizon, we're unleashing our inner demons. Those being our love for modern gaming! Yes we've done this before a bit, but this time we're making James host it while taking Steve hostage in Adrian's absence. J covers the best of what's coming up for modern day (trying not to say 'current gen') gamers while we have a good ol' rant about what modern games we're loving and not loving so much. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a to...
Top 20 SEGA Characters of All Time!
July 19, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's time for another "definitive" list - this time we compile our 20 favourite characters created by SEGA. Sort of. More than a few tangents and curveballs in this one. Be prepared to throw stuff at us afterwards. Where did Sonic, Axel and Knuckles rank? Listen to find out! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcas...
What makes the best... Point and Click Adventure game?
July 05, 2023 06:30 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBOh we know you've missed these! Dyl bring his no research to the table to get to the bottom of what makes the perfect point and click adventure game. The gang discuss the genre's origins, their favourite games, and define what the ultimate resurrection for today's gamer would look like. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro G...
First Person Shooters Through the Ages
June 21, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBJames takes the gang on a whistlestop tour of the First Person Shooter genre, from its unlikely beginnings to some landmark titles of the 90s to the behemoths of today. Strap in and get your BFG onnnnnnn. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
Rocky - Part 2
June 07, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBAh, I see you've come back! The gang tackle the rest of the Rocky series from Rocky IV all the way to Creed 3. One More Round Rocky podcast found here: https://goingthedistance.libsyn.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@onemoreroundtherockyseries6976/videos Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite ...
Rocky - Part 1
May 24, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOh you heard us right! This is part one of our mammoth chat about the Rocky films. We finally unleash Adrian on his Mastermind subject! The first three films get our attention this week with the rest following next week. One More Round Rocky podcast found here: https://goingthedistance.libsyn.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@onemoreroundtherockyseries6976/videos Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Faceboo...
SEGA Stories from the 90s - Tony Van (SEGA, EA & LucasArts Legend) Interview
May 10, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBTony Van is a true gaming legend. He has produced and designed games for LucasFilm Games, Activision, SEGA, EA and lots more iconic companies. In this really fun and in-depth interview, Tony reflects on his amazing career. He shares stories about working Indiana Jones titles, producing Star Wars: Rebel Assault and what it was like working at LucasFilm Games (LucasArts) in the 90s. Tony then shares his memories of what SEGA was really like in the mid-90s. Tony worked on many classic Genes...
Rental Video Gaming Chat & The Secrets of Blockbuster
April 26, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB**Watch the YouTube video if you want to see our "lovely" faces** James hosts a blockbuster of an episode where we look at our early gaming rental video stories. Some of the memories are extremely happy, whereas others open up old wounds of scathing employees and accusations of shoplifting! Plus an old friend and supporter of the podcast makes his Arcade Attack podcast debut! Steve spills the beans about what life was like working at Blockbuster in the early 2000s and reveals all the secre...
The Last of Us
April 12, 2023 06:30 - 2 hours - 138 MBKeith and the gang finally open up the can of worms/mushrooms that is The Last of Us. Naughty Dog's behemoth has been wowing gamers since its release on the PS3 in 2013, but how good is it? Also seems a good time to discuss HBO's slick small-screen adaptation. Here's 2.5 hours of TLOU goodness. And we might just discuss the sequel later this year. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. ...
The Best Year in Gaming: 2004!
March 29, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWhat a year for gaming 2004 was! Half-Life 2, Halo 2, lots of games that don't have '2' in. Adrian brings all of them to the table along with the comings and goings in TV, movies, and music charts of the year. But, is it truly the best year for video games?! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourit...
Retro Gaming News Roundup - March 2023
March 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBJames updates the gang on recent happenings in the retro gaming world including the impossible being achieved on ZX Spectrum and one of your favourite 8-bit games in VR. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all y...
The Craziest & Most Iconic Unlockable Characters in Video Game History!
March 01, 2023 07:30 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBWe're not even kidding, these unlockables are KER-A-ZY! Adrian shares some of the weirder things you can unlock on your favourite video games. Not suitable for younger ears. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and ...
Better than the Spectrum and the C64 - it’s the Amstrad CPC 464??
February 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHave we lost our minds? We'd like to think not. James gives us the lowdown on a machine that didn't get the praise it deserves. Shame it was launched by that bloke off the Apprentice. It's the AlanSugarsTrading CPC 464! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Pod...
Better than the Speccy and the C64 - it’s the Amstrad CPC 464??
February 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHave we lost our minds? We'd like to think not. James gives us the lowdown on a machine that didn't get the praise it deserves. Shame it was launched by that bloke off the Apprentice. It's the AlanSugarsTrading CPC 464! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is pro...
Best Year in Gaming - 1996!
February 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAdrian shares all the best bits of the legendary gaming year that was 1996. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.
The Best Year in Gaming: 1996!
February 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAdrian shares all the best bits of the legendary gaming year that was 1996. From Super Mario 64, GoldenEye, Quake and loads more classics! Was 1996 truly the best year in video game history? Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcas...
The Best 16-bit Sports Games
January 18, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIt's about time we did this! The boys bring their favourite 16-bit sports games to the table for discussion and it's a humdinger! From NBA Jam to Sensible Soccer and load more curveballs thrown in for good measure! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts...
Best 16-bit Sports Games
January 18, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIt's about time we did this! The boys bring their favourite 16-bit sports games to the table for discussion and it's a humdinger! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.
The Secrets of SEGA - Erik Wahlberg Interview (SEGA & EA Legend)
January 04, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBErik Wahlberg (SEGA legend and friend of Arcade Attack) shares some amazing and unheard stories about his time working at SEGA during the 90s. This is an episode which needs to be heard to really get an understanding of how SEGA was run during its heyday! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. DRESS TO QUEST Live, Interactive Full Cosplay Dungeons and Dragons on Twitch.tv/GenConTV. Jo...
The Secrets of SEGA - Erik Wahlberg Interview
January 04, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBErik Wahlberg (SEGA legend and friend of Arcade Attack) shares some amazing and unheard stories about his time working at SEGA during the 90s. This is an episode which needs to be heard to really get an understanding of how SEGA was run during its heyday! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. DRESS TO QUEST Live, Interactive Full Cosplay Dungeons and Dragons on Twitch.tv/GenConTV. Jo...
We’re taking a little break - see you in 2023
December 28, 2022 07:30 - 35 seconds - 489 KBWe hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season. See you next week! Dyl Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms - here are three handy links: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/podcasts/ https://link.chtbl.com/gAXAOwic https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack Please also leave us a review / rating and comment on Apple Pod...
Christmas 2022 Secret Santa and High Street Rant!
December 21, 2022 07:30 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBDylan leads the 2022 Xmas "bonanza" for the last time... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms - here are three handy links: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/podcasts/ https://li...
Ade’s Amazing Game Ideas!
December 14, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBRemember that time that Rob did 30 game ideas in 60 minutes? Well, Ade thought he'd have a crack at the champ with him in the room. Enjoy. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms -...
The Golden Age of Multiplayer Gaming!
December 07, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJames takes the gang on a whistlestop tour of multiplayer gaming. Hold on to your hats! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourite platforms - here are three handy links: https://www.arcadeatt...
Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker - The Video Games
November 30, 2022 07:30 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBAs Rob promised last week, here's his take on the best (and worst) games spawned from the legendary Moonwalker, starring the legendary Michael Jackson! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform. We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube and all your other favourit...
Moonwalker - The Games
November 30, 2022 07:30 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBAs Rob promised last week, here's his take on the best (and worst) games spawned from the legendary Moonwalker. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.
Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker - The Movie!
November 23, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWe've a special guest to help us (moon)walk through Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, a movie that's either a vital piece of 80s pop culture or a mess of epic proportions that does the "King of Pop" absolutely no favours whatsoever. You decide. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourite podcast platform...
Moonwalker - The Movie
November 23, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWe've a special guest to help us (moon)walk through Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, a movie that's either a vital piece of 80s pop culture or a mess of epic proportions that does the "King of Pop" absolutely no favours whatsoever. You decide. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and ...
George Sanger - VGM LEGEND - Interview
November 16, 2022 07:30 - 52 minutes - 42 MBErrr, it's sort of an interview (you'll see). Adrian asked the VGM legend George Sanger (The Fat Man) for a text interview for Arcade Attack. George went above and beyond and recorded his answers in video form. He's an American musician who has composed music for computer and video games. Some of his best-known works include The 7th Guest, Wing Commander, Hard Nova, Maniac Mansion (NES version), Loom, Tux Racer, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors. George is a really funny guy and gave some gre...
Video Game Music Covers (VGM) - Volume 2
November 09, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin James as he takes another wander through some amazing video game music covers in volume two of this podcast. He's got jazz, electro, rock and acapella for your listening pleasure. So sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of classic video game music with a twist! Sonic the Hedgehog - Chemical Plant Zone by Retro Remix Revue. SF2 Ken's Theme - Charlie Parra Del Riego. Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros 2 - The 8 Bit Big Band. Starfox Cornia Theme by PalmMute. Duck Tales Moon ...
Video Game Music Covers Vol.2
November 09, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin James as he takes another wander through some amazing video game music covers in volume two of this podcast. He's got jazz, electro, rock and acapella for your listening pleasure. So sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of classic video game music with a twist! Sonic the Hedgehog - Chemical Plant Zone by Retro Remix Revue. SF2 Ken's Theme - Charlie Parra Del Riego. Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros 2 - The 8 Bit Big Band. Starfox Cornia Theme by PalmMute. Duck Tales Moon ...
Returning to Monkey Island - Dave Grossman Interview (LucasArts Legend)
November 02, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBDave Grossman is a true LucasArts legend. He helped create The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, Day of the Tentacle and Full Throttle! His humour and artistic talents can be clearly seen across his many famous titles. Enjoy this fun interview with true gaming royalty. Dave discusses his work with Ron Gilbert, the difficulties of getting Return to Monkey Island made, the future of the series and lots more. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic ...
Top 25 - Wii Games!
October 26, 2022 06:30 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's time for another "definitive" Top 25 list! This time we maul the library of everyone's gran's favourite console, the Nintendo Wii. Please consider supporting us today on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protec...
Top 25 Nintendo Wii Games of All Time!
October 26, 2022 06:30 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's time for another "definitive" Top 25 list! This time we maul the library of everyone's gran's favourite console, the Nintendo Wii. Where does Mario and Zelda rank in the top 25! Listen now to find out! Please consider supporting us today on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Ga...
The Most Divisive Video Game of All Time?
October 19, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBWarning: this podcast contains strong language and themes not suitable for children! What is the most divisive video game of all time? What game did you love, but critics hate? Well, there is one game that surely Trumps them all! With an almost perfect Metacritic score and reviews so intense and devoted you'll be forgiven for feeling a little scared! This mystery game's amazing story needs be to be told to the masses... well, our lovely listeners at least! Please consider supporting us ...
The Most Divisive Video Game of All Time? The Amazing Story of Cory in the House (Nintendo DS)
October 19, 2022 06:30 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBWarning: this podcast contains strong language and themes not suitable for children! What is the most divisive video game of all time? What game did you love, but critics hate? Well, there is one game that surely Trumps them all! With an almost perfect Metacritic score and reviews so intense and devoted you'll be forgiven for feeling a little scared! This mystery game's amazing story needs be to be told to the masses... well, our lovely listeners at least! What is the mystery game, well, ...
Grim Fandango
October 12, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBOne of LucasArts' last ever adventure games, Grim Fandango was equal parts critical acclaim and commercial failure. You can play it on literally any platform but is it worth a look? Keith and Adrian take the opportunity to wax lyrical about Tim Schafer's masterpiece. Dyl is less impressed... Please consider supporting us today on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on...
Kevin Riepl Interview - VGM Legend - Gears of War Composer
October 05, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 79 MBKevin Riepl is a composer, musician and instrumentalist who has worked on film, TV and video games for the past 20 years. He shares with us how he started in the industry, developed his own unique sounds and became involved in some of the biggest games out there including the Unreal Tournament series and Gears of War. Kevin also gives us a glimpse into his creative process, the pressures and struggles the industry can bring and shares with us some exclusive news on upcoming projects. A...
The Golden Age of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Games!
September 28, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBFrom Dune 2 to Warcraft, Total Annihilation to Command and Conquer and Starcraft to Age of Empires, there have been some truly ground-breaking real-time strategy games! But when did the genre reach its golden era? And why did the genre slowly fade away? James is here to discuss the true rollercoaster ride of RTS games, looking at the amazing highs and agonising lows! Is the genre having an unexpected resurgence? All this and more discussed in this fun podcast chat! Please consider support...
LucasArts Tales with Brad Taylor - Creating the SCUMM System
September 21, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBBrad Taylor was a key cog in the LucasArts machine and worked his magic on the infamous SCUMM engine. This was used in so many classic LucasArts titles, such as The Secret of Monkey Island, Le Chuck's Revenge, Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max Hit the Road and lots more! Brad worked closely with Ron Gilbert to create, update and implement the SCUMM engine to some truly classic titles. Brad reflect on his time at LucasArts, his favourite memories and shares some amazing stories from a truly ico...
Sound Test Vol.5 - 1v1 Fighting Games
September 13, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 54 MBOr 3v3 fighting games if you want, ha ha! Our Keith is back with another amazing selection of gaming tunes, this time of the fighting genre! No spoilers, just dive in and enjoy. Please consider supporting us today on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcast on your favourit...
American McGee Interview - Alice & id Software
September 07, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBAmerican McGee is a hugely respected video game designer who created the infamous Alice titles. He started his career in gaming at id Software, working on numerous DOOM and Quake games. Out of the blue he got sacked, which led him to join EA and fall down the rabbit hole to create the highly acclaimed American McGee's Alice! American reflects on his amazing career in this honest and fascinating interview. He discusses how his childhood helped shape his career, what he learned from John Carm...
Rise of the Robots, The Novel - Chapters 1 & 2
August 31, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDyl's love of Rise of the Robots has now extended to reading out the first few chapters of the official novel released in conjunction with the game in 1994. Will Adrian regret buying him it? Will you regret listening to it and the many, many, mispronounced words? Let's see... Please consider supporting us today on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Inst...
Rise of the Robots - The Novel - Chapters 1 & 2
August 31, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDyl's love of Rise of the Robots has now extended to reading out the first few chapters of the official novel released in conjunction with the game in 1994. Will Adrian regret buying him it? Will you regret listening to it and the many, many, mispronounced words? Let's see... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK and catch us on Facebook or Instagram. Please also consider subscribing to the Arcade Attack Retro Gaming podcas...
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
August 24, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games helped bring RPG's to the home consoles, and boy, did they cut the mustard! Learn how Adrian first played this game on the PS2 and how it left a lasting impression! So much so, that he forced his wife to play the first two games with him. The games combined awesome graphics, gameplay, great characters and a really enthralling story, straight from Dungeons and Dragons. The games development, story, facts and controversies are all discussed, with lots mo...