Arcade Perfect Podcast
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsJoin Taggsta and Daz as they sort after the best Arcade Perfect home ports on Console and Vintage computers.
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Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 63 - Black Tiger
February 25, 2021 02:48 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIt’s episode 63 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and it’s time for Daz and Taggster to catch up with Mats from Gears of Games to test out all of the conversions of Capcom’s Black Tiger. The guys faced lots of Tigers in this episode, black ones with a black background 🙄. Some really stinky versions here, but one really shined like the Golden Turd should. We flush it out so the listeners never have to play it! Thanks to Mats at Gears of Games for joining us once again, you sir are top man! Twi...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 62 - Saint Dragon
December 21, 2020 23:06 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 62 and Daz and Taggsta are joined by Aaron Clement for their Christmas episode and feature game Saint Dragon. Nothing quite says Ho,Ho,Ho like a Silver mecha dragon shooter right? We discuss this hardly talked about Arcade game and it’s conversions, eat mince pies and drink Brandy. We also find out which present has the golden turd in it! Thanks to Aaron for joining us on the last episode of the year. You can check out Aaron here > Twitter - https://twi...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 57 - Virtua Racing
November 29, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 57 and it’s time for Virtua Racing! Virt Mcpolygon joins us for this episode as we cover all of the ports right to the final GOAL! Which version deserves a podium finish and which left skid marks and a Golden Turd in the pit lane? Tune in to find out. Outro Track : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5bXXOSPXYM&t=4s A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making up our episode avatars. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Arcadeperfectau You're awesome ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 61 - Outrun
November 23, 2020 09:07 - 2 hours - 126 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 61 and Daz and Taggsta are joined by Chris White (OutRun Cannonball creator) to discuss one of SEGA’s most loved games OutRun! We go back to the arcade in 1986 and relive fond memories of playing OutRun in the arcades, discuss our conversions and that awesome Outrun audio cassette. We talk about crazy OutRun merchandise purchases from Japan, development information and also cover 16 plus ports and pros and cons to the arcade but most important of all ... “...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 60 - Buggy Boy
November 07, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 60 and Daz and Taggsta are ready to boot footballs....Wait! , what? Are they covering a Soccer arcade game???? Nah, it’s time to check out Tatsumi’s classic racer Buggy Boy where you hit Soccer balls, jump logs, collect flags and time gates and get to the goal! Never released on a console and last released to home computers in 1987 we dig up and play all the ports of the game that’s not seen light of day in 33 years. How good are the ports to the arcade ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 59 - Tiger Road
October 25, 2020 07:20 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 59 and its TIGER time!!! Daz and Taggsta are joined by Mark Cassar (This and That Gaming Podcast) to talk about Capcom’s arcade game Tiger Road and it’s computer and console conversions. Did you play Tiger Road? Did you watch Tiger King? Do you have a Tiger print pair of leggings that you wear around the house when no one is at home? We won’t judge you on the last two, but if you played Tiger Road and liked it we WILL JUDGE YOU!!!!! Thank you to our Patron...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 58 - Gain Ground
October 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 58 and its time to enter the super computer and do battle in SEGA’s Gain Ground. Daz loves this game and speaks highly of it, Taggsta on the other hand thinks the best thing about this game is the music. Are they all Golden Turds or does Daz change Taggsta’s mind by the end of the episode. Let’s enter the Gain Ground and find out. A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making up our episode avatars. You're awesome https://twitter.com/GaryArnott Retro ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 56 - A to Z of Arcade Games Part 2
September 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 56 and it’s part 2 of our A to Z of arcade games that don’t receive the attention they deserve, the underdogs, the less popular games that we feel deserve some love and attention. Taggsta actually gets the alphabet correct and Daz really isn’t a fan of Taggsta’s choice for ‘M’. Listeners, what do you think of Mutant Night? It’s a classic right? A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making up our episode avatars. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Arca...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 55 - A to Z of Arcade Games Part 1
August 26, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 55 and we mix it up with the first episode of a two part series covering the A to Z of Daz and Taggsta’s Arcade picks. Not just any old arcade games and not our favourites either, it’s the A to Z of games that we think don’t get the attention they deserve, the underdogs, the less popular games that we feel deserve some love and attention. A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making up our episode avatars. You're awesome https://twitter.com/GaryArnot...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 54 - Darren Doyle
August 16, 2020 23:38 - 2 hours - 117 MBDaz is joined by Darren Doyle from Greyfox Books on this special episode. Darren talks about his new book Coin Op The arcade guide currently on Kickstarter. He delves into how the book was started and also gives the podcast some exclusives that are in the book. So sit back, relax and put your feet up. This ep takes a while and is choc full of stories and trivia. Enjoy You can check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/greyfoxbooks/coin-op-the-arcade-guide Also H...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 53 - Alien Syndrome
August 01, 2020 05:43 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast episode 53 - Alien Syndrome by SEGA (1987) We are joined by returning guest Matt Cawley from Retro Domination (well for most of the episode before he fell into the Internet Black Hole). ‘The time bomb is set’ for another explosive review of arcade ports. Which versions had Alien turds and Cheesy Wotsits? Which version did Taggsta rate as the worst game he’s played in the history of the Podcast? Did Daz like the Spectrum version? Did Matt rave about the Amiga? ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 52 - Spy Hunter
July 19, 2020 01:54 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 52 and this ep we cover all of the ports of Bally Midway’s 1983 game Spy Hunter with special returning guest Kingy from RGDS Podcast. We smoke out the stinky ports and find out which versions you should be playing in comparison to the arcade original. Lots of fun facts throughout and Kingy shares a shocking story from his arcade days playing Spy Hunter. You can check out Kingy and the rest of the RGDS team here > https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/ ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 51 - Solomon's Key
June 23, 2020 00:56 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect podcast episode 51 and the feature game is Tecmo’s Solomon’s Key. We catch up with Swedish guest Mats from YouTube channel Gears of Games and chat about the Arcade Version and it’s many conversions (and rip-offs). The boys are faced with a tough choice for there favourite and also the version getting the Golden Turd Award is not straightforward either. Let’s just say opinions differed! Big thanks to Mats for his second visit. You can check out Gears for Games here ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 50 - Rolling Thunder
June 08, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWe celebrate our 50th episode with the Namco smash hit game Rolling Thunder picked by special guest Dean Swain (Retro Asylum Podcast) who joins us this episode. Mission 1 - We talk about our history of Rolling Thunder from the arcades and what conversions we had back in the day. Mission 2- We go back to the 80’s and play all of the conversions and compare to the arcade original. Mission 3 - ‘Golden Turd’ Classified. Special thanks to Dean from The Retro Asylum Podcast. You can find Dean...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 49 - George Gomez
May 24, 2020 03:21 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe head to NYC at catch up with George Gomez, industrial designer of classic arcade games such as Tron and Spy Hunter. We speak to George and throw him some questions about his begins at Bally Midway in the 80’s and his journey to becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer in his current roll at Stern Pinball. Big thanks to George for taking the time out to speak to us. Stern Pinball > https://sternpinball.com Thank you to our Patrons for supporting the podcast, you can ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 48 - Bubble Bobble
May 10, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 111 MBIt’s episode 48 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and it’s time for Daz and Taggster to test out all of the conversions of Bubble Bobble with our Bonkers guest Dave from This and That Gaming Podcast. It’s Madness!!! It’s one of Taggsters fav games so shutting him up was as challenging as completing all 100 levels on one credit. With such a perfect game would there be a Golden Turd? Tune in or download to find out. Thank you to our Patrons for supporting the podcast, you can subscribe here >Pa...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 47 - Alien Storm
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThe Aliens are coming and who better than to call??? The Arcade Perfect Podcast!! Tagg and Daz and joined by the awesome Youtuber BastichB. The guys look at Alien Storm for this episode and find out and are surprised which gets the award of the Gold Turd. Sit back, chill and put your feet up and we hope you enjoy our latest offering. Check out BastichB below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrendanRandall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bastichb64k/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 46 - UN Squadron/Area 88
April 14, 2020 12:45 - 55 minutes - 62.4 MBThe boys are back with episode 46 and they're flying in with this doozy of a game. Mark C has joined the team once again with one of his fav's UN Squadron or Area 88 if you're from the land of the rising sun. Not many home ports with game but did the team approve of the home ports or was there a stinky one amongst the lot? Download and find out. Check out Retro Domination below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroDomination/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroDomination Thank you to...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 45 - Rampage
April 01, 2020 11:09 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep45 and it’s time to crush some crappy versions of Rampage into smithereens with our featured Aussie guests Scooter and Skaidris the creators of GEEK PUNK ! We take on some monstrous versions of this game up to the point of being low on energy (rumour has it the Speccy version made king monster Daz-iod shrink back to human form and shuffle away from his vintage computers just covering his manhood by his hands) Big thank you to Scooter and Skaidris for play ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 44 - Ikari Warriors
March 22, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 92 MBIt’s Episode 44 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and this time we review ports of SNK’s classic game Ikari Warriors. Matt Cawley (Retro Domination) is back with the AP team to tank through all of the ports. Hopefully we survive playing these versions and there are no casualties! Can the team pick one Golden Turd or will there be multiples!! Plugs Thanks to our listeners and Patreon’s as always. https://www.patreon.com/Arcadeperfectau A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making up our e...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 43 - Toki
March 01, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe're going Ape crazy with the latest instalment of the Arcade Perfect Podcast. We are joined by Dan Wood of the Retro Hour Podcast. Dan's choice was Toki by TAD Corporation from 1989. What did the guys encounter on their reviewing journey? Let’s just say a few body parts get mentioned here and they're not pleasant. What was he Golden turd? Which game stood out amongst the rest? Download and find out. You'll be spitting out your drink with laughter. Thank you to Dan for joining us. You can...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 42 - Gemini Wing
February 13, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe latest ep is here and we’re joined by Steve Erickson from The Retro Asylum Podcast. The boys get together and review the elusive Gemini Wing by Tecmo. How will the guys handle this difficult shooter, what did they think about the onslaught of enemies that just came their way? This ep also includes so many tangents it’s bound to make you laugh. Also The Golden Turd is again revealed and once again which Platform surprisingly steals the trophy for best port???? Download and find out. ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 41 - Metrocross
January 24, 2020 07:16 - 1 hour - 111 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 41. Pelly joins us again as we kick off 2020 with a bang and feature a forgotten gem by Namco ‘Metro Cross’ (1985). As the Runner your job is leg it across Metro-Cross within the countdown timer by avoiding obstacles, jumping on Skateboards and getting speed ups. Fail to do this and you’ll be SHOCKED TO DEATH!!!! We play test all of the conversions of the game and see how they hold up to the arcade original. The GOLDEN TURD™ was a hard one to call ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 40 - Strider
December 11, 2019 10:30 - 2 hours - 137 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 40 and we feature ‘Strider ’ by Capcom (1989) We fly in to England on our futuristic Strider Kite and pick up Mentski in the UK for our last episode of the year. Will Strider bring us great conversions to review for Christmas or will they end up in the pile of unwanted gifts with Aunties socks? - it’s Christmas so who really cares!!!! I’m sure Tiertex, one of the key companies responsible for Strider’s conversions may end up on Santa’s naughty list...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 39 - Flying Shark
November 27, 2019 10:03 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 39 and the feature game ‘Flying Shark’ by Toaplan (1987) Buckle up, as we put on our Biggles goggles and take flight in the Bi-Plane ‘Flying Shark’ and travel to England for our special guest Paul McCaskie [Host and creator of the ‘Game Music Gaiden Podcast’] With memorable music and timeless graphics we talk about the our experiences of the arcade and ports growing up and revisit them today to see how they hold up. Which versions prepare for a sof...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 38 - Choplifter
November 15, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 38 and we feature ‘Choplifter ’ by SEGA (1985) We take off in the Chopper and take hostage of Aaron Clement from the ‘Press Play on Tape’ Podcast as our special returning guest. Ok, Ok, SEGA didn’t design Choplifter, we know it all started with the Apple II computer but we thought what the hell, it’s a good game with plenty of versions so why not compare and discuss the best and worst that’s out there. Press Play on Tape > Twitter > https://twitter...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 37 - Midnight Resistance
October 24, 2019 23:16 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 37 and we feature ‘Midnight Resistance’ by Data East (1989) This episode we are joined by Midnight Resistance fan and Final Fight and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Twin Galaxies record holder Evan Weston from Sydney, Australia. So it’s time to rotate those sticks and fire in the direction of all of the ports of this great arcade shooter. Which version will resist the Golden Turd ? Tune in to find out!! A very big thank you to Garry Arnott for making ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 36 - Street Fighter 2
September 22, 2019 02:48 - 2 hours - 173 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 36 ‘Street Fighter 2’ This episode we have record number of ‘New Challengers’ reviewing the ports of this iconic fighter. Joining Taggsta and Daz this episode are Rich Yaxley (RGDS Podcast) and Mark Cassar (This & That Gaming Podcast). We talk about the arcade scene in 1991 and what it was like to be around during the arcade release of Street Fighter 2 and plenty of story’s are shared. There’s the usual trivia on the game and then the guys put up a hu...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 35 - Donkey Kong
August 30, 2019 06:24 - 1 hour - 123 MBFresh from the Australian Kong Off 3 The boys are ready to get it on like Donkey Kong with Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep.35 ‘Donkey Kong’ with special guest Greg Pell This episode we talk about the three of us going to the Kong Off in Brisbane, Australia, catching up with fellow gaming mates and US retro gaming celebrity Walter Day. The Podcast gets an award and to top it off we review more home versions on Donkey Kong than you can count on both monkey hands! Which version is the best to go b...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 34 - Operation Wolf
July 24, 2019 12:40 - 1 hour - 156 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast episode 34 ‘Operation Wolf’ featuring our special guest Marc Bell from the Game the System Podcast. Operation initiated.......the mission is to infiltrate the 8 and 16 bit conversions of popular shooting game Operation Wolf and charge through enemy lines to interrogate and find the version code named the ‘Golden Turd’ We also have a visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mr Burns or it could be Daz and his new sound sampler Also a big thank you to our Patreon's ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 33 - Rastan Saga
July 03, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWelcome to Ep 33 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and we present you some hack n slash fun with Rastan Saga. Joining Tagg and Daz is Dave Muscat great mate and fellow gamer. Dave talks about his love of the Amstrad Cpc and then guys get into the nitty gritty of all the home ports of Rastan Saga. The Apple Ilgs also gets its reviewing debut and who gets the Golden turd? So sharpen your blades and tighten your loin cloth and get slashing. This is a monster of an episode. A very big thank you...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 32 - Moon Patrol
June 02, 2019 11:20 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast episode 32 ‘Moon Patrol’ featuring our Canadian special guest David Alexander from the Atari XEGS and Atari 5200 Podcast. 5.......4.........3.........2........1 it’s lift off as we travel to Moon base and board the Moon Patrol buggy in search of U.F.G.T’s (Unidentified Flying Golden Turds) We travel over the rough and smooth, shoot down flying lemons and jump little poops along the moons surface to bring you reviews of all of the conversions of Moon Patrol in...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 31 - Ghosts N Goblins
May 19, 2019 11:43 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 31 ‘Ghosts n Goblins’ and we have Gears of Games YouTube creator Matts joining us from Sweden . This episode we are reviewing all of the versions of Capcom’s classic 1985 game and decided which versions were arcade perfect and which deserve to meet Mr Curly Whirly for the Golden Turd Award™. We uncover lots of facts* and chat about our arcade memories of the game and which ones we’ve owned over the years. Special thanks to Matts from Gears of Games l...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 30 - Golden Axe
April 28, 2019 02:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast episode 30 ‘Golden Axe’ with Dazius= Thunderhead and Tyris=Taggsta=Flare. We have our much loved and returning special guest Ax=Kingy=Battler back with us to talk all things Golden Axe. We uncover the version of Golden Axe where characters just had pom-poms and no clothes just for your pleasure. We also research the truth behind the name Turtle Village on stage 1 and why the equals sign (=) was used between the main characters names like Death=Adder. We also hav...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 29 - Ninja Spirit
April 13, 2019 12:36 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 29 and it’s time to head to Japan and fight the spirits, Ninja-style! This episode we are reviewing all of the versions of Irem’s classic 1988 game Ninja Spirit with our special returning guest from Japan Mark Smith from YouTube channel Retro Core. We chat about our arcade memories of hanging around the game wishing we had the money to play it and also past experiences of owning 8 and 16 bit versions. We decide which version is the Golden Turd and...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 28 - Super Monaco GP
March 27, 2019 10:46 - 1 hour - 64 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 28 and it’s time to head to the south of France and race the track of Super Monaco GP with our returning guest Mark Cassar (Retro Domination/This and that gaming podcast) We chat about the original arcade game and our memories of playing 8 and 16 bit versions. Taggsta’s talks about his love for smoking Marbobo cigarettes since the age of 16 and why Super Monaco GP was to blame. Which version do the guys believe should be in first place and showered w...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 27 - Mikie
March 10, 2019 02:33 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 27 and this time we bunk off school to record the podcast with Bazza H, a YouTuber who loves all things classic computers. We talk all things Mikie (Konami/1984) and try out every version of this game that was released. Which version rises to the top to be a Grade A+ conversion and which version gets flushed down the school toilet like the unfortunate head of the unpopular kid at school. Don’t get detention, download the podcast now and get top marks...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 26 - Wonderboy In Monsterland
February 18, 2019 10:54 - 57 minutes - 56.2 MBIt’s the Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 26 and this one is all about Wonderboy in Monster Land, Daz’s favourite game of all time! Daz and Taggsta put on their nappies (Diapers for our US listeners) and grab their swords and shields in an attempt to deflect and battle against the evil ports that should be banished from Monster Land. Which versions rain power hearts of Joy and deserve your golden coins still today? There’s only on way to find out ..... download now !!! Thanks to our listen...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 25 - Kung Fu Master
January 28, 2019 09:55 - 49 minutes - 48.7 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 25 ‘Kung Fu Master’ aka ‘Spartan X’ The first episode of 2019 is short and sharp as it’s just Daz Chan and Kung Fu Taggsta testing out the arcade and conversions of Irem’s 1984 smash hit side scrolling beat’em up. We talk about our history of the game and cover plenty of versions including the Speccy, CPC, NES/Famicom, Apple II, C=64, Atari 2600 & 7800. We jump evade Bosses with sticks and boomerangs and duck jumping midgets to uncover the background to th...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 24 - Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja
December 20, 2018 08:46 - 1 hour - 90 MBIt’s episode 24 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and we are getting all festive as it’s our Christmas Special. What’s more Christmassy than Bad Dudes vs Dragonninja to end the year!! We are joined for the first time by a really bad dude, Peter Biu (one of founding members of Australia’s Retro Domination Podcast) Which conversion is worthy of saving President Ronnie from the Dragonninja and which one gets the tinsel decorated Golden Turd? A Big thanks to Peter Biu for joiningus on this episode...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 23 - Robocop
November 27, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep.23 - Robocop (Data East 1988). Daz and Taggsta are joined this episode by Jonathan Town, one of the UK’s biggest arcade Robocop fans....don’t believe me? even his Cats are called Murphy and Clarence! We set the history straight with Ocean and Data East, uncover a Korean version that’s a shocker and none of us would ‘buy that for a dollar’. Then the Speccy version literally takes on the ‘Dont move creep’ ever time you get hit. In the goodness of ‘Serve the pu...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 22 - The Ninja Warriors
November 14, 2018 05:20 - 1 hour - 146 MBDaz and Taggsta are joined this episode by Ben Campbell (Owner of 1989 Bar and arcade in Sydney,Australia). The trio reminisce of the three screen arcade machine and cut and Shuriken their way through the ports from 8-bit computers to the PS4. The Golden Turd™ is decided in Ninja timing this episode and the smell is so bad the trio think of self destructing, leaving only their robot form smoking away. Which version gets the Golden Turd™ and which version is the Daddy (Mulk) Outro Music Z...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 21 - Wonderboy
October 24, 2018 09:46 - 1 hour - 117 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast Episode 21 and Daz and Taggsta are joined by Tim (Tom-Tom) Arnold from the Retro Domination Podcast. If you haven’t guessed it already SEGA’s 1987 smash hit Wonderboy is the game of choice for this episode. Listen in to find out everything this is to know about the game, the conversions and the man behind the game Ryuichi Nishizawa. Which versions skateboard across the clouds of success and which version plops into the water like a steaming Golden Turd™ Plugs: ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 20 - Salamander
October 09, 2018 13:15 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt’s episode 20 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and Konami’s Salamander/Lifeforce is the game of choice. This episode Aaron Clement (Press Play on Tape Podcast) joins the show as we blast off into the star field* and attack the alien waves of ports that were released. We get to the bottom of all this silly name changing Konami did for this game and we collect the MULTIPLE versions of intergalactic Golden Turds™ as one version is just not enough. Things get shaken up as Daz hosts the Quiz and T...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 19 - Rainbow Islands
September 24, 2018 10:06 - 2 hours - 171 MBDaz ‘Bubby’ Borg and ‘Taito’ Taggsta are joined this episode by Darren ‘Bobby’ Browne aka King Monkey (Get to the Choppa Podcast). The trio talk all things Rainbow Islands as they review the ports , share stories of the game and loads of trivia. Was the EXTRA version even better than the original or should it of been castaway from the island and sunk to the bottom of Taito’s corporate toilet like a Golden Turd!! Be aware that Taggsta does have a husky voice this episode and we cannot be...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 18 -Commando
September 07, 2018 23:33 - 1 hour - 121 MBDaz and Taggsta join forces with Matt Cawley (Retro Domination Podcast) with all guns blazing for episode 18 featuring Capcom’s Commando. The team take aim and fire off reviews of all conversions and even some that were never officially released. Which ones survive and which should of been blown up on the Arcade Perfect battlefield ? The guys take no prisoners this episode and Matt dives on top of the Amiga big box version to save it from being shot to pieces There only one way to find out...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 17 -Powerdrift
August 20, 2018 08:48 - 1 hour - 157 MBMove over bozo....yes, it’s time for Power Drift ports to be reviewed and we have a guy joining us who knows everything about the game, in fact he made his own Power Drift cabinet including the spoiler! It’s none other than Kingy (RGDS Podcast) returning for his second Arcade Perfect Podcast. As usual there’s lots of Power Drift trivia that’s never been aired before (probably) and Daz takes on Kingy in the magazine review score quiz! Who will ‘Go for number 1 !’ and win the quiz and which ve...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 16 - Dig Dug
July 29, 2018 12:13 - 1 hour - 148 MBYou’re going to DIG Episode 16 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast as Daz and Taggsta are joined by Victor Marland from the 10 Pence Arcade Podcast. We’ve DUG deep and uncovered all there is to know about Vic’s favourite game DIG DUG. There are reviews galore as we compare the arcade original to the many ports that appeared and Taggsta pours his heart out with a poem. The guys share many cool fun facts and trivia about this classic Namco game and end on a somber note deciding which arcade cabinet...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 15 - A chat with Jim Bagley
July 09, 2018 13:39 - 1 hour - 103 MBDaz and Taggsta lock away the Golden Turd Award™ for episode 15 of the Arcade Perfect Podcast and mix it up as they are joined by special guest Jim Bagley. Jim has been programming in the video game industry for over 22 years with some of his favourite Arcade port projects being Midnight Resistance and Cabal. We hold the fire button down just like Cabal and aim plenty of juicy questions at Jim who shares some great stories and exclusives*. *May actually not be totally exclusive If you enjoy ...
Arcade Perfect Podcast Ep 14 - Bomb Jack
June 24, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 81 MBIt’s Arcade Perfect Podcast episode 14 and it’s an explosive one with feature game Bomb Jack!! Daz and Taggsta welcome back Mark Cassar (Retro Domination Podcast) to chat about the Arcade game and review the ports, deciding which should be blown up and which deserved the Golden Turd Award™ Mark challenges Daz at “Guess the vintage game review score” with some crazy results ! Download, stream and take a listen quick as it’s countdown clock is a tick’in .....BOOOOOM!!!! Check out the Retro D...