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UCP: The GamesMaster Retrospective Archive

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

A 200 episode long jaunt through the 1990s and beyond! Luke & Ash dive headfirst into a nostalgia filled trip through every single episode of 90s UK video game competition show GamesMaster, it's contemporaries, imitators, successors and reboot! Expect classic games, deep dives, nostalgia, and humongous innuendos that will get your joysticks waggling.


Featuring Interviews with:

Dominik DiamondDaniel PesinaPaul "Mr Biffo" RosePaul GannonDirk MaggsRab FlorenceFrankie Ward


...and many many more!


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WE'VE MOVED! Update your Podcast apps and RSS feeds!

February 01, 2024 07:32 - 2 minutes - 3.15 MB

We've moved! Make sure you update your podcast subscriptions and RSS feeds to join us on our continuing journey! Find us on Acast! Find us on GoodPods! Find us on Amazon Music! Find us on Apple Podcasts! Find us on Spotify! Update your RSS Feed! Visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/underconsolepod Join the conversation on Discord! Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to [email protected] Support this show ...

Captain N: The Games Master S01E01

November 16, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Back in the summer of 2022, Ash invited Cliff to record an episode of UCP Extra in the midst of an insane heatwave. The sweaty, sweary and chaotic mess is now available for the first time in public:  Whilst Luke is away, Ash will play... Nintendo! Except not Nintendo, because that would be product placement and that's a big no-no now.  So whilst covering this piece of entertainment that is absolutely not trying to sell ANYTHING... who will be his Player 2? Who or what will the ULTIMATE war...

SHOCKTOBER: Knightmare S02E04/05

October 31, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 121 MB

As a Halloween treat, lets revisit one from the crypts, when Ash & Luke have a right old Knightmare of a time at Castle Dunhelm, and a fresh trio of dungeoneers find themselves in a bit of a pickle. The storm is raging outside, but the fire is warm and adventure is in the air... Spellcasting; L I S T E N (Preferably in Stereo) And don't forget to lend an ear to Temporal Discussion, who are seeking to Dungeoneer their way through levels 1-8 in an episode by episode retrospective: https://...

SHOCKTOBER: The X-Files S01E08 - 'Ice'

October 24, 2023 05:58 - 1 hour - 137 MB

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SHOCKTOBER: The Real Ghostbusters S01E11 - "Citizen Ghost"

October 17, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 162 MB

We continue our celebration of spooky season by releasing another previously Patreon-exclusive episode of UCP Extra, this time looking at The Real Ghostbusters episode "Citizen Ghost". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOCKTOBER: The Raggy Dolls S01E07 - "The Dark Wood"

October 10, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

To celebrate SPOOKY SEASON (and to keep this RSS feed alive during the downtime between the end of Under Consoletation and the launch of UCP next year), here is a previously Patreon-exclusive episode where Luke and Ash - happy as can be - review The Raggy Dolls episode "The Dark Wood. Which features animals being hanged and a guy getting killed by a bear trap. FOR KIDS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UCP 200: Aka "And On That Bombshell"

October 03, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 184 MB

We've made it! The final episode of Under Consoletation: The GamesMaster Podcast. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, Luke and Ash sit on the sofa to count down the top 10 episodes of GamesMaster as voted for... by themselves and their scoring system. What will take the number one position and be crowned the greatest episode of the greatest video game challenge TV show? Also, there's a tease for what's next... Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Join the GamesMaster conve...

Series 8/Reboot REVISITED Wrap-up

September 26, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 184 MB

So here we find ourselves on episode 199, looking back at the three-episode run of the GamesMaster reboot! We talk about our favourite challenges, favourite moments and favourite features, as well as our least favourite things about the reboot. We also have your listener feedback! Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow...

S08E03 REVISITED - FIFA '22 / Street Fighter V: Champion Edition / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / Tekken 7

September 19, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 152 MB

As quickly as it returned, it was over once again. Here is the final (for now) episode of GamesMaster, as Shellzz takes on a near-impossible FIFA '22 challenge, Ty faces his Ty Breaker on Tekken 7, and Little Lad Larry races Elz The Witch on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, two lads scrub their way through Street Fighter V: Champion Edition with more than the Golden Joystick on the line. Rab reviews the Evercade VS, the colleagues get to grips with Valheim, Ty and his mates do some YouTube conten...

S08E02 REVISITED - Deathloop / Override 2: Super Mech League / SpeedRunners / Cuphead [feat. Quang]

September 12, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 187 MB

We're only two episodes in and we're halfway through the revisit! Kay Pow is a silly sausage on Deathloop, MC Fixa and Sunpai run for their lives on Speedrunners, and Christian Dinh returns to GamesMaster in the hopes of becoming Chrissy Two Sticks playing Cuphead. Plus, Warren Brown acts like a celebrity as he takes on Little Lad Larry on Override 2: Super Mech League. Rab, Ty and Grado try out various video game outfits to test their durability, Grado learns about visual novels, Rab revi...

S08E01 REVISITED - Super Mario 3D World / Beat Saber / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare / Splatoon 2 / Mortal Kombat 11

September 05, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 189 MB

We are back in the Power Station to look once again at the GamesMaster reboot, as Shanghai’d speedruns Super Mario 3D World, Gabbie and Emz shoot up on Challenge Two - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Ketchup and Mustard bleed all over the place on Mortal Kombat 11. Plus, Snoochy Shy drops by to take on Little Lad Larry on Splatoon 2, and Sam Tuff attempts and 'impossible' challenge on Beat Sabre. Meanwhile, Rab reviews Cruise'N' Blast on Switch, and Grado learns about Adaptive Music. He...

How GamesMaster Got Rebooted (feat. Frankie Ward)

August 29, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

How did we get from the end of series 7 to the 2021 reboot? And how did that reboot get made? Let's find out with the help of commentator and all-round good egg, Frankie Ward. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to [email protected] Support this sho...

Top Gear Gaming Show (2021)

August 22, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 178 MB

It's time to rev up your engines and be stars in reasonably still cars, as Luke and Ash look at the Digital Only Top Gear spin-off, which looks at video games! Mike and Julia are joined for this episode by Simon Miller of WhatCulture to talk about his wrestling career, his experience with cars, and to see how fast he can get around their Forza 7 recreation of the Top Gear track. Plus. there's a challenge on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a feature on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Help us build ...

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016 - 2018)

August 15, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 189 MB

We have finally reached it in our timeline, as Luke and Ash revist the oft-mocked Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit, the TV adaptation of the successful live comedy show. Can comedians playing video games translate to TV? Let's rotate the stage and find out. In this episode, Steve and Sam are joined by Susan Calman and David James to play Tetris, Chuckie Egg, Tekken, Star Wars Battlefront, and Bust-a-Move with Makey Makey. Plus, Ellie Gibson gives David James a t-shirt to take home which actually pl...

McNeil & Pamphilon Go 8 Bit (2013 - 2016) [feat. Steve McNeil]

August 08, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 99.6 MB

Before we dive into Dara O Briain's, Luke sits down with the original show's co-creator, Steve McNeil, to talk about the show's origins, how it developed into a TV show, and how it all fell apart. This is a great listen if you're ever interested in the inner-workings of TV, but horrible if you're Steve McNeil and have to relive it all over again. Check out Steve McNeil here. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other C...

Videogame Nation (2014 - 2016)

August 01, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 191 MB

Bit of a departure this week as UCP takes a look at the lasting legacy of Jim Bo- wait, what? This isn't a repeat of Bullseye on Challenge? OH! It's from that brief period of time when they experimented with original programming! Luke and Ash take a look at version 2.0 of Videogame Nation with an episode specifically picked to play to our strengths and interests and featuring the likes of Aoife Wilson, John Robertson, Steve Hogarty, Ellie Gibson, Jane Douglas, Dan Maher, Gav Murply and more...

Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe (2009)

July 25, 2023 05:30 - 3 hours - 262 MB

Jumping forward to 2009, and Luke and Ash walk into the living room of Charlie Brooker to enjoy his one-and-done Gameswipe special for BBC. Brooker covers - essentially - the entire video game genre and the history of the medium including its humble beginnings with Tennis For Two as well as controversial titles like Grand Theft Auto, Manhunt 2 and - of course - Night Trap. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris...

videoGaiden (2005 - 2008)

July 18, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Sticking in Scotland for another week, Luke and Ash join Rab & Ryan as they travel from the Internet to the BBC to bring Consolevania to the small screen with videoGaiden. These (originally) short episodes were bite-sized video game antics with reviews and sketches. These first two episodes feature reviews of Call of Cthulhu (Xbox), WWE Raw vs. SmackDown 2006 (PS2), Psychonauts (Xbox) and Suffering 2: Ties That Bind (PS2), as well as sketch appearances from Consolevania staples John Gacey a...

Consolevania (2004 - 2009, 2017-Present)

July 11, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 162 MB

It's time to go through the Rllmuk formus and fire up the BitTorrent, as we look to download a bit of video game history from North of the Border with Ryan Macleod and future GamesMaster host Rab Florence's Consolevania. We jump into series 2 of the show, where the boys review Batman Begins (Xbox), Conker: Live & Reloaded (Xbox), 7 Sins (PS2) and Battlefield 2 (PC). Plus, Legend annoys people on the streets of Glasgow, Hitler does an Art Attack, John Gacy kinaps a future NXT Women's Tag Tea...

When Games Attack (2004 - 2005)

July 04, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 152 MB

"People have been talking about it on the Internet saying it’s the ‘Son of GamesMaster’ but it’s a lot funnier than that" said Dominik Dimaond in a 2004 press release. "It’s so good, I’m soiling myself now just talking about it". Dom and mates return to our TV screens for one series of When Games Attack, a comedy show about video games that is here to save viewers from the "pish" being put out by Gamezville, Bits, Thumb Bandits and Gamepad. And in this episode, Dom counts down the top 5 vi...

Ultimate Gamer (2003 - 2004)

June 27, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

We move over to the Sci-Fi channel this week, and return to former BITS gal Emily Newton Dunn for the third of the 2003 contenders to the throne. Ultimate Gamer, going by the comments left on forums from the time, was the underground best choice for video game fans on UK television. Managing to somehow look cheaper than both Gamepad and Gamezville while at the same time having the budget to travel the world for overseas features, this end of the year wrap-up episode is a sort of 'best of' o...

Digitiser (1993-Present)

June 20, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Whilst our focus thus far has been on those programmes vying for GamesMaster's crown and audience we would be remiss if we didn't skip back a bit to March 1993 and revisit the *other* reason gamers tuned in to Channel 4 throughout the 90s.  Originally discussed back in series 3 and now in it's 30th year, it's time to take another look at Digitiser and talk once more with one of it's creators Paul Rose aka Mr. Biffo. We chat about the end of Digitiser (and its rebirth), Sooty, Found Footage...

Gamezville (2003 - 2004)

June 13, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 188 MB

If gaming is in your blood, then this show is some sort of organ! I tell you what listeners, Jamie and Daz are our hosts for a show that contains not one, not two, not three but FOUR challenges... all on Group S Challenge (Xbox).  I tell you what though, not only that but it contains 'reviews' of WRC3 (PS2), Scooby Doo Mystery Mayhem (GBA) and Prince of Persia Sands of Time (PC)! We're also reminded that in 2003: Halo is everything, Chrome (PC) used to be something other than a web browser,...

Gamepad (2001 - 2004)

June 06, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 133 MB

We leave our Channel 4 shores this week to check out Violet Berlin's post-Bad Influence life on her Bravo show Gamepad. It's aimed at a more mature audience than Bad Influence, but a less drunken audience than Thumb Bandits and Bits. Does it hit the mark? On the show, Violet reviews Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (PS2) and Terminator: Dawn of Fate (PS2), and previews Divine Divinity (PC), Team S.AS (Xbox) and Rolling (Xbox). Plus, Mike Attaway from Official Xbox Magazine gives us a crash course on Mot...

Thumb Bandits (2001 - 2002)

May 30, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 179 MB

Have we all got our degrees in thumb bending at the ready? In the ashes of Bits rose Thumb Bandits on 4Later for a short-lived run that was heavily hated online. Mostly because they often got things wrong, sometimes because they fancied Aleks but hated Iain, and massively because they gave Max Payne a bad review. It was also a show that was heavily re-edited and re-filmed after airing. So let's take a look at it. There's reviews of New York Race (PS2) and WWF SmackDown: Just Bring It! (PS2)...

Bits (1999 - 2001)

May 23, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 180 MB

Listen up trollops, we're ranking some games down the pub and we're using peanuts to score them. Ladettes! Luke and Ash join Aleks, Emily and Bouff to look at the release of the PlayStation 2, Gran Turismo 3, Black & White, Phantasy Star Online and more. As well as a review of Silent Scope on the Dreamcast, and there's a beat 'em up battle between Street Fighter EX3, Dead or Alive 2 and Tekken Tag Tournament. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on P...

Series 7 Wrap-Up

May 16, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 205 MB

Well, it's a chunky one. Hope you can get to grips with it. Luke and Ash give their overall thoughts of series 7 and hand out their prestigious awards. Plus, your feedback! Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to feedback...

S07E10 - The Final Episode

May 09, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 142 MB

So here we are, it's the end. The final episode of original GamesMaster, and to commemorate this occasion, Luke & Ash go back to where it all began... Caution: Explicit language Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to fe...

S07E09 - Tekken 3 / Final Furlong

May 02, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 143 MB

For the final 'proper' episode of the show, GamesMaster hosted an international round robin tournament on the arcade smash Tekken 3 as four of the best players around the world batter each other until one is left standing. Meanwhile, perhaps the most controversial of celeb challenges takes place as Emma Nobel and Debbie Flett whip each horses - and each other - on Final Furlong. Plus, there's a big bit of news on Resident Evil 2! Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week...

S07E08 - The Lost World: Jurassic Park / Roscoe McQueen

April 25, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Tammy and Oliver put some dinos to sleep while trying to complete The Lost World: Jurassic Park on one credit, and Catalina Guriado from TFI Friday drops by to play with a big hose on Roscoe McQueen: Firefighter Extreme. There's news on Titanic and H.E.D.Z - and THE BOAT SHOW - along with reviews of Postal (PC) and Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn). Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song...

S07E07 - Gran Turismo / Armadillo Racing

April 18, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 155 MB

The top three players from the Blockbuster PlayStation Challenge compete for the fastest laptime on Gran Turismo, while childrens TV presenters Carille Varley from Scratchy & Co and a returning Sarah Vandenberg from Fully Booked roll on by to play Armadillo Racing.  There's news on ways to play Quake with your mind, a new motion ride and a Spice Girls CD-ROM, while Richard & Rob review Nightmare Creatures (PSX) and Bloody Roar (PSX), and Dom previews a few new arcade games coming your way! ...

S07E06 - Motocross Go! / Poy Poy

April 11, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Motocross riders Paul Mailin and Justin Morris get more credability than RoboCop on Motorcross Go!, while All Saints drop by to throw stuff at each other on Poy Poy. There's reviews of Yoshi's Story (N64) and Shadow Master (PSX), a special preview of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and news on the GameBoy Camera, Libero Grande, and a little title called Metal Gear Solid. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation...

UCP's Christmas 1997

April 04, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 144 MB

It's time to open up and empty our sacks all over Christmas 1997, as Luke and Ash look at the TV guide for the holiday season as well as pour over the Argos Catalogue to find the best toys and games to play on the big day. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoleta...

S07E05 - Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back / Rapid River

March 28, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 159 MB

It's Christmas 1997, and what better way to celebrate this holiday season than with a literal child playing Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back with the hope of winning a Han Solo toy, and Emma Harrison from Neighbours dropping by to jiggle about on Rapid River. It's a... mixed bag of an episode. Plus, there's a special feature on Starship Troopers, and Rich & Rob take us through what you should ask for in your Christmas stockings by running down the best games on PC, N64 and PlayStation...

S07E04 - Top Skater / Sega Worldwide Soccer '98

March 21, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Three badly dressed blokes get off the halfpipes and join Dom for a few rounds of Top Skater, while Sol Campbell and Christian Daily warm up for France '98 with good, clean fun on Sega Worldwide Soccer '98. There's news on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (oops) as well as Alien: Resurrection on the PSX (more oops) and Quake64 (less oops). Plus, as promised last week, there's a big feature on the 64DD along with a brand new title sweeping Japan called Pocket Monsters. That'll never take off over...

S07E03 - GoldenEye 007 / Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha

March 14, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Three men get hard on GoldenEye 007 on the N64, and boxers Khalid Shafiq and Ryan Roads drop by to throw hands on Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha. Crash Bandicoot 2: Wrath of Cortex (PSX) and Diddy Kong Racing (N64) get reviewed, while there's a special news item on some upcoming N64 releases including F-Zero 64, Zelda 64, Yoshi's Story and 1080 Snowboarding! Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!...

S07E02 - Mortal Kombat 4 / PaRappa the Rapper

March 07, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Mark (from the series 6 Killer Instinct challenge) looks for some redemption taking on Mikey and Neil to see who can find the coolest thing on Mortal Kombat 4, while Kaleef kick and punch (even though its all in the mind) while playing Parappa the Rapper on a massive PSX pad. It's quite the episode. Richard and Rob review Screamer Rally (PC) and Lamborghini64 (N64), while Dom gives us news on Jo Guest's new game, a Quake II clan tournament, and... the Dreamcast! Help us build future 'UCP L...

S07E01 - Tomb Raider 2 / Rampage World Tour

February 28, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 160 MB

We arrive on Paradise Island with a unique and custom-built challenge on Tomb Raider 2 (staring Lara Croft, of course), and Jo Guest drops by to smash buildings and eat children on Rampage World Tour. There's news on Mortal Kombat 4, Alien: Resurrection and the release of Blade Runner on the PC, while Richard and Rob review Bomberman 64 (N64) and Final Fantasy VII (PSX). Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversat...

S07E00 - The Series That Should Not Have Been [Part 2: July '97 - Nov '97]

February 21, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 165 MB

There's a lot to dive into on this bumper episode, including Luke getting angry at a review of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night from 1997. Which, really, is a silly thing to be angry about. But there's brighter notes, like Hellraiser, Dungeon Keeper, Men in Black, The Lost World, Spice World and more! On a more serious note, there's a bit of chatter about Diana. Because... yeah. Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster...

S07E00 - The Series That Should Not Have Been [Part 1: March '97 - June '97]

February 14, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Before we arrive on Paradise Island, Luke and Ash look back at the months missed between series 6 and 7 of GamesMaster. There's chat about the Spice Girls, Batman & Robin, Carmageddon, Star Wars, Micro Machines V3 and more! Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to feed...

Series 6 Wrap-Up!

February 07, 2023 06:30 - 2 hours - 172 MB

As we bid a fond farewell to our deep sea domain, Luke and Ash look back at Series 6 and hand out the coveted UCP Awards! Who will walk away with the Annabel Croft Award for best celeb, who won The Naked & Begging Award for worst feature, and more! Plus, we hear from YOU, the fine listeners of this fine podcast. Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Con...

UCP Live 2.0: "The Best Of GamesMaster"

January 31, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In the first half of our recent marathon 3hr+ live event UCP brings you Ash and Luke choosing their best (or most memorable) challenges from the entire history of GamesMaster, including challenges from their own personal future! Recorded live in front of a near capacity audience in Croydon on the 14th of January 2023, this rough and ready roll through the years is presented uncensored and unfiltered, so expect salty language, time travel, petty theft, and the ever present threat of an inver...

Super Mario All-Stars Video (1993)

January 24, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 109 MB

It's-a us, UCP. As we head towards Paradise Island, Luke and Ash get in their time machine all the way back to 1993 to look at Nintendo's official - and UK only - promotional VHS for the release of Super Mario All-Stars. Hosted by Craig Charles, there's also previews of other SNES titles, hints and cheats, and a special look at the making of Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing. You can watch the VHS here. Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation o...

Nintendo 64 European Launch [feat. N64Life]

January 17, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 117 MB

As we prepare for the series that should have never been, Ash is joined by Cliff aka N64Life to talk about the European launch of the Nintendo 64, its first three games, future titles, the 64DD, Final Fantasy VII and more. You can check out Cliff here, here, and here. Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoleta...

S06E18 - Time Crisis / Prop Cycle

January 10, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 138 MB

The Offense-O-Meter is out in force as GamesMaster airs for one final time (sort of), with Tony taking on his mysterious nemesis Mr. XXX at Time Crisis, while TV legend Michael Fish drops by to pop balloons on Prop Cycle. The N64 is just 48 hours from release! So GamesMaster has reviews of Mario Kart 64 and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and some exclusive footage of Doom64. Plus, Dom heads to Florida to meet the lady behind adult-only game Riana Rouge. Buy tickets for UCP Live 2.0 here. Get ne...

S06E17 - Pilotwings 64 / Sega Touring Car Championship

January 03, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Jez, Chaps and Millsey (aka Jeremy, Mark and Paul) arrive in uniform to take-on a three-way challenge on Pilotwings 64, while Dominik's new favourite band Gene drop by to burn rubber on Sega Touring Car Championship. We've got news on Unreal, ManxTT Superbike and Street Fighter EX, and Dom heads back to Japan to meet Sega's AM departments to find out why they're so great with arcade games. Buy tickets for UCP Live 2.0 here. Get next week's episode early on Patreon! Join the GamesMaster ...

UCP Extra: Eastenders Christmas Day 1994

December 27, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

As a special Christmas gift for you all, here is our review of the 1994 Eastenders Christmas Special, which was released to Patreon in December 2021. Get more episodes of UCP Extra over at Patreon! Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord! Theme song by Other Chris Follow Luke on Twitter Follow Ash on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Twitter Follow Under Consoletation on Instagram Send your thoughts to [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acas...

UCP Xmas Special 2022: Eurotrash Xmas Special 1995

December 20, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Bonsoir my podcast chums! Welcome to our 2022 Xmas special where we stay up past our bedtime for a little bit of late night Channel 4. The kids are in bed and most of the decent films have finished, so it's time to flip the channel and turn the volume down as Ash & Luke tackle the bulging sack of goodies that is the Eurotrash Season Finale/Christmas Special/New Years Special from December 29th 1995. It's got everything that made Eurotrash great: the double act of Antoine de Caunes and Jea...

S06E16 - EF 2000 / Wave Race 64

December 13, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Robert takes on all challengers from all over the country, and takes them down online on EF 2000. Meanwhile rap group The Brotherhood drop by to play Wave Race 64. Dom is being ironic in California with Digital Domain, there's news on POD, Dante's Peak and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and reviews of Soul Edge (PSX) and Melt (PC). The latter of which is... well it's something. NOTE: There was a problem with Luke's audio for the first 15ish minutes so it sounds like he's on his phone. It's fine a...

S06E15 - Sonic the Fighters / Blast Corps

December 06, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 138 MB

It's a brotherly mash-up as six kids take each other on playing Sonic The Fighters, while light entertainment hero Paul McKenna drops by to 'earn' a Golden Joystick playing the - very much incomplete - Blast Corps on the N64. Meanwhile there's reviews of Jet Moto (PSX) and Twisted Metal 2 (PSX), news on SCUD, Mars Attacks!, and the Saturn Net Link, and Dom heads to Hollywood to try out the new Jurassic Park: The Ride. Buy tickets for UCP Live 2.0 here. Get next week's episode early on Pat...

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