Maximum Power Up
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsA video gaming podcast that covers both retro gaming as well as modern systems. The show features discussion on various topics, reviews and more.
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Episode 27: Nintendo GameCube
June 07, 2016 21:28 - 2 hours - 143 MBThis episode the team discuss the Nintendo GameCube. Although not as popular as the Playstation 2, the GameCube had a wealth of great games for it. As well as the usual Nintendo series you would expect such as Zelda, Mario, Metroid etc there were many other games that were worth checking out such as Pikmin, Eternal Darkness and many more. Paul, Phil, Jake and new host Amy discuss their favourite games for the system as well as add-ons, GameCube memories and more. Hope you enjoy the show...
Episode 26: Nintendo 64
May 23, 2016 21:32 - 1 hour - 126 MBWhen it finally reached Japanese stores in 1996, The Nintendo 64 represented one of the most hotly anticipated hardware releases in gaming history. The powerful system caused a stir with its revolutionary controller, iconic console design and reliance on cartridge technology; and initial software reviews were almost universally positive. But what of the rest of the Nintendo 64’s legacy and library? Maximum Power Up hosts Phil, Chris and Tom convene to discuss their first impressions of the...
Episode 25: Rare with Kev Bayliss
May 07, 2016 08:56 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode we interview Kev Bayliss who worked for Rare between 1987 and 2005 as a graphic artist. Kev worked on many well known games for the SNES and N64 including Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing and many more. From the early days of Rare working for the Stampers, Kev also discusses Nintendo working with Rare as well as Microsoft buying the company. After a break from the industry Kev has now joined Playtonic with other ex Rare employees and is working on the excellent Yooka-Layl...
Episode 24: Platform Debate
April 21, 2016 19:41 - 2 hours - 177 MBPlatform games have always been one of the most popular genres. From the 8 and 16bit height of popularity there have been many great gaming icons such as Mario, Sonic, Monty Mole and more. Following on from those, Crash, Spyro, Rayman, Ratchet & Clank helped move the genre forward. In this episode Paul and Chris discuss the genre and discover the a platform game may not be that cut and dry to describe as games such as Metroid, Castlevania and others are discussed whether or not they can be ...
Episode 23: SEGA Mega Drive Part 2
April 05, 2016 21:35 - 1 hour - 107 MBWhether you preferred Sega or Nintendo back in the day, nobody can deny that the Mega Drive was a phenomenal system with some truly iconic games. In this second visit to the system that brought us 'Blast Processing', we take a close look at a further 15 titles that made the system a must own for many gamers. As well as the 15 must play games chosen by our hosts we also look at some of the great titles that hold a special place in the hearts of the retro gaming community. So get ready for ...
Episode 22: Wrestling Games
March 22, 2016 18:56 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis episode we enter squared circle to discuss some of our favourite wrestling games. Joining the rumble of discussion is Paul, Phil, Chris and special guest Maffew Gregg from popular wrestling YouTube show Botchamania. Listen as we slam through some of the best, and worst wrestling games for the Amiga, Super Nintendo, N64, PS1 and much more taking us up to the latest releases in the the genre. So If it's bodyslams, side suplexes, clotheslines, dropkicks and powerslams that you're after l...
Episode 21: PlayStation 2 Part 1
March 09, 2016 08:51 - 2 hours - 184 MBThe PS2 is one of the most popular consoles of all time and has a vast library of thousands memorable titles. Paul, Phil and Tom sit down to discuss some of their favourite PlayStation 2 games that made this system a must own for many gamers. As well as this we were also sent community favourites by Twitter and Facebook to help vote for your top 5 PS2 games. Hope you enjoy the show and if you can spare a moment please leave us an iTunes rating or review as everyone helps get us noticed in ...
Episode 20: Gremlin Graphics
February 17, 2016 16:37 - 2 hours - 186 MBIn this new episode Paul is joined by Sam Dyer from Bitmap Books and Mark Hardisty, author of upcoming book A Gremlin In The Works. This episode is all about one of the most well loved companies of UK gaming, Gremlin Graphics. We discuss Mark's upcoming book, memories of Gremlin, our own personal top 5 games by them as well as the results of the community top 5 from asking all our listeners on Twitter and Facebook for their favourite games. Also listen out for a chance to win a signed copy ...
Episode 19: id Software
February 03, 2016 12:25 - 2 hours - 180 MBIn this episode of Maximum Power Up, self-confessed id Software junkies Phil and Tom take a look at the post-Wolfenstein shooters from id; and take a trip into the Lovecraftian dankness of Quake, before moving on to the post-apocalyptic nightmare landscape of Rage and finally the iconic demonic world of Doom. Hope you enjoy the show and if you can spare a moment please leave us an iTunes rating or review as everyone helps get us noticed. Links for us are: Facebook: www.facebook.com/maximu...
Bonus Episode: Video Games Market 3
January 27, 2016 20:04 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this short bonus episode Paul speaks with Adam Buchanan from RetroCollect. With upcoming event Video Games Market 3 not far off they discuss some of the traders that are there as well a what each of them is hoping to add to their own collections at the event. For more information about the Video Games Market: www.events.retrocollect.com As said on the show, thank you to all our listeners that helped make January our best month for downloads. We'll make sure we keep providing great episo...
Episode 18: Game Boy Advance
January 16, 2016 11:26 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode Paul, Chris and Jake sit down to discuss Nintendo's popular handheld the Game Boy Advance - the last machine to feature the Game Boy brand. Loads of games are mentioned from the team's personal top fives, community top five as well as hidden gems that are worth a look. As well as this the different models of the Game Boy Advance are discussed and the many add-ons for the machine. Hope you enjoy the show and if you can spare a moment please leave us an iTunes rating or revie...
Episode 17: Mix Tape Vol. 1
January 03, 2016 20:02 - 1 hour - 125 MBWelcome to our 1st episode of 2016. In this episode Paul and Phil wanted to start the year with some of their favourite pieces of videogame music as well as featuring some fantastic community choices. From the C64 to the PS3 there are loads of great tracks featured and a brief discussion to why we like them. So sit back and enjoy. As well as this we discuss what we've been playing as well as discussing some of the retrogaming events upcoming this year. More details can be found with the li...
Episode 16: Playstation Experience 2015 & Arcade Club
December 18, 2015 08:16 - 2 hours - 153 MBWelcome to Maximum Power Up, a gaming podcast that covers retro and modern gaming. Our latest episode covers two topics to close off 2015. Firstly Paul, Phil and Chris sit down to discuss the Sony Playstation Experience 2015 that was held on 5th and 6th December 2015. A lot of upcoming PS4 & Vita games were showcased as well as the Playstation VR. Find out what the team is looking forward to from Sony in 2016. Sony Playstation Experience Keynote Speech :https://youtu.be/nCuMLqEiiws ...
Episode 15: Arcade Racers
December 06, 2015 00:14 - 1 hour - 122 MBLove them or loathe them, racing sims are one of the most popular genres when it comes to gaming. The racing stable of a console can make or break it, and there are some simply stunning examples of vehicular competition going all the way back to the very first days of video gaming. In this latest episode of Maximum Power Up, Phil, Chris and Tom take a look at some of the most important and defining arcade racers to grace both coin-op cabinets and the home systems. The team discuss their ear...
Episode 14: Jon Hare Interview
November 19, 2015 09:06 - 1 hour - 111 MBWelcome to episode 14 of the video gaming podcast that discusses both retro and modern gaming. We are very proud to now be associated with RetroCollect and look forward to providing some great content and feature some great guests on the show. In this latest episode Paul interviews Jon Hare creator of Sensible Soccer to discuss Jon's new Kickstarter Sociable Soccer as well as some of Jon's earlier work. As well as this Paul, Phil and Chris look back on and discuss some of their own memories...
Episode 13: SEGA Mega Drive Part 1
November 09, 2015 21:20 - 1 hour - 131 MBWelcome to episode 13 of the video gaming podcast that discusses both retro and modern gaming. We are very proud to now be associated with RetroCollect and look forward to providing some great content and feature some great guests on the show. In this latest episode Paul and Phil are joined by guest host Jake Smith who has already featured on some RetroCollect podcast episodes. We sit down to discuss some of our favourite games for the much loved 16bit giant, the Sega Mega Drive. As this is...
Episode 12: Halloween Special
October 25, 2015 19:02 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this latest episode Paul and Phil sit down to discuss their favourite horror games from past and present in time for Halloween. Discussed are out and out horror games and maybe a few that can still fall into the horror genre. As there's only so much time in an episode I'm sure some listener favourites have been missed out but if so please let us know some of your favourite horror games so we can check them out. We hope you enjoy the show and if possible please leave us an Itunes review....
Episode 11: PlayStation 20th Anniversary
October 14, 2015 12:11 - 2 hours - 147 MBIn this episode Paul, Phil and Chris talk the 20th anniversary of PlayStation, a games console that, without doubt, changed the landscape of gaming culture forever. We look back at what led to Sony creating the PlayStation, the games we loved, the games that were overlooked and the legacy the system left behind Do not underestimate the power of our babbling! We hope you enjoy the show and if possible please leave us an Itunes review. Links for us are: www.maximumpowerup...
Episode 10: Mark R. Jones Interview
September 27, 2015 16:51 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBIn this episode Paul was lucky enough to sit down with ex Ocean software graphic artist Mark R. Jones. Mark started in the industry at a very early age and some of his most famous work is discussed as well as his time at Ocean, his massive games collection, running the Ocean Software Ltd Facebook page and so much more. We hope you enjoy the episode, please find below the links for some of the things discussed in the show: Keith Chegwin visits Ocean Part 1: https://youtu.be/s_I-wnX7ZPo Par...
Episode 9: Metal Gear Solid
September 17, 2015 12:03 - 2 hours - 166 MBIn this episode Phil and new Co-Host Chris discuss the legendary gaming series Metal Gear Solid. We track the series from it's start in the 1980's with the MSX system and NES right up to the huge budget latest release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. We also discuss the bizarre characters, boss battles and easter eggs that really make this series stand out from any other. We hope you enjoy the show and if possible please leave us an Itunes review. Links for us are: www.maximumpow...
Episode 8: SNES Top Fives
August 23, 2015 09:23 - 2 hours - 146 MBWelcome to another episode of Maximum Power Up. Join hosts Paul and Phil as well as special guests as they discuss both retro and modern gaming. In this episode Paul and Phil sit down to discuss their personal top 5 SNES games as well as adding a couple of honourable mentions. As well as this Paul briefly discusses a few magazine memories of the SNES era and there's also the usual chat about what they have been buying and playing. With it being our 1st proper episode about the SNES the Sup...
Episode 7: Football Manager Memories
August 05, 2015 19:58 - 1 hour - 136 MBMaximum Power Up is a podcast that covers retrogaming as well as modern. Join hosts Paul and Phil as well as special guests as they discuss a mixture of topics, news, reviews and more. In this episode we don our suits, check our team line ups and discuss our favourite Football Manager memories as well as the Championship Manager series before the split. Joining us to discuss everything is very special guest Tony Jameson, comedian, writer and performer of Football Manager Ruined My Life. Ton...
Episode 6: Year In Review - 2001
July 20, 2015 21:11 - 2 hours - 177 MBJoin hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this episode we return to our decade in review looking at 2001. Joining us this episode is Chris Smith from Retro Collect who helps us discuss some of our favourite games from 2001. If there are any we don't mention please let us know on Twitter or Facebook and join in the discussion. Also after the closing music listen out for a small bonus.... The music in th...
Episode 5: E3 2015
June 30, 2015 22:18 - 2 hours - 157 MBJoin hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the recent E3 event. We cover all of the major up coming releases from the major studios and console manufacturers. Joining us this week is Tom of Dreamcast Junkyard & Dreampod fame. Listen and find out what are our stand out highlights and lowlights from arguably the biggest event on the gaming calendar. The music in th...
Episode 4: Discovering The SEGA Saturn
June 10, 2015 22:14 - 2 hours - 111 MBEpisode 4 of the podcast about videogames, both retro and present day. Join hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this episode we discuss our thoughts and memories of the Sega Saturn 20 years after it's UK release. Was this the beginning of the end for Sega back then or was it a console that had more potential than people give it credit for? As well as this we discuss pick ups, our thoughts on the Game...
Episode 3: Interview with Phil Murphy from NERG
May 17, 2015 16:52 - 1 hour - 116 MBEpisode 3 of the podcast about videogames, both retro and present day. Join hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Phil Murphy who is the organizer of gaming event NERG - North East Retro Gaming. We discuss how Phil got into games, what he collects as well as the planning of the NERG show itself. NERG takes place on 20th and 21st June 2015 and all details ...
Bonus Episode: Amiga Visual Commpendium
April 29, 2015 13:01 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this second mini episode we take a look at Bitmap Books' latest release, Commodore Amiga: A Visual Commpendium. Join us as we take an in depth look at the book (don't worry we have tried to keep it as spoiler free as possible) and discuss a few of our favourite Amiga games and memories of Commodore's greatest achievement. If you would like to know more about current and up coming Bitmap Books releases you can visit their website at bitmapbooks.co.uk As well as looking at the book we a...
Episode 2: Year in Review - 2000
April 20, 2015 20:40 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBEpisode 2 of this new podcast about videogames, both retro and present day. Join hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this episode a new series begins with part one of looking back at the last decade in gaming. Starting with the year 2000, Paul and Phil discuss some of their favourite games and memories from the year. Any further discussion and opinions on games we don't discuss is welcome - it's surpris...
Bonus Episode: Retro Gaming Night Blackburn
April 06, 2015 16:35 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe first of our mini episodes on short topics. On 4/4/15 Paul went along to a local retro gaming night in Blackburn held at local comic book store The Batcave. The event was the 1 year anniversary of this great night held on the 1st Saturday of each month. During the night Paul was joined by Shaun Holley from Ten Pence Arcade podcast that looks at arcade gaming both past and present. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retrogaming which also features several videos from the ni...
Episode 1: Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups
March 30, 2015 09:09 - 2 hours - 133 MBA brand new podcast about videogames, both retro and present day. join hosts Phil and Paul as well as guest hosts as the show will cover a wide mixture of topics, reviews, discussion and more. In this first episode we're joined by Chris Smith from Retro Collect and we discuss our favourite scrolling beat 'em up games from the '80's upto present day. As well as this we discuss what we've been playing, the topic of DLC and more. Just to make you aware the sound is a little muffled in a cou...