Latest Amstrad Podcast Episodes
February 1984
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - April 15, 2024 17:53 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFamicom rules Japan, Bushnell leaves Chuck E Cheese & Vectrex put to rest These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM! This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in February 1984. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cov...
Julian 'Jaz' Rignall - ZZAP!64, Virgin, IGN, Mean Machines, Future Publishing
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - April 08, 2024 11:32 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn the early 80s, glory could be won in the arcades by those intrepid youths capable of garnering high scores. One such teen, Julian 'Jaz' Rignall, turned that skillset into a career, first as a strategy tip writer for UK mags like Personal Computing and Computer and Video Games, before becomin...
Episode 330: Super Skidmarks
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - April 04, 2024 13:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode Chris and Mads leave a pair of Super Skidmarks in their wake as they both scarper for this months Gameclub. Can Mark, Steve and Dean save the day? Plus, Dean buys an Arcade 1up Starwars cab and Steve & Dean discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who m...
Episode 329: April shortlist - N64 Platformers
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - March 28, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMads, Mark and Chris take back control of the game club and choose some VERY GOOD N64 3D platform games for the April game club shortlist. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman L...
January 1994
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - March 17, 2024 09:04 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCommodore hits the skids, Sega bets big on entertainment centers & The emulation revolution is born! These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in January 1994. As always,...
January 1984
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - March 08, 2024 23:34 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJack Tramiel leaves Commodore, Apple advertises the Mac & Amstrad enters the home computer market These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in January 1984. As always, we...
William Volk - Avalon Hill, Activision, Lightspan, PlayScreen
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - February 28, 2024 08:38 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFew developers can boast careers spanning more than 4 decades, but today's guest, William Volk has developed games for virtually every platform released, covering every genre, including strategy, RPG, adventures, educational titles, puzzle games, and more. Sit back and enjoy the insights, memor...
Episode 328: Chit Chat & Game Club Amiga CD32 Picks
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - February 27, 2024 20:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDean, Steve & Mark catch up for for a long overdue chat and also whittle down the Game Club choices for the Amiga CD32. Plus, should Dean sell some of his collection? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swa...
Episode 327: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - February 27, 2024 17:41 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMark, Chris and Mads live out their Twilight fantasies as they become vampires and take on Dracula himself in Castlevania Symphony of the Night. Does Chris really sparkle in the moonlight? Tune in to find out! Like this episodes cover? It’s by a fantastic artist called Sheryn Ng. You can visit ...
December 1993
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - February 23, 2024 19:05 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNight Trap gets Lieberman's panties in a bunch, Id unleashes Doom & Apple II is no more These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in December 1993. As always, we'll mostly be using...
December 1983
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - February 12, 2024 10:56 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToys push games off of shelves, GUIs vie for supremacy & Coinops' laserdisc dreams dashed These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in December 1983. As always, we'll mos...
Episode 326: Donkey Kong Country
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - February 07, 2024 20:57 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMark, Chris and guest host Jim Middleton tackle arguably our most divisive (amongst our Discord community anyway) game club game yet, Donkey Kong Country on the SNES. We also get the usual dose of "What have you been up to?" and catch up on the latest goings on in the world of retro. Like this...
The Computer Chronicles - 40th Anniversary with S.M. Oliva
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - February 05, 2024 17:00 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratings40 years ago, American television saw the dawn of a nationwide show updating viewers on the latest developments in the exciting world of computers, The Computer Chronicles. We dive into the history of this show with blogger S.M.Oliva, author of The Computer Chronicles Revisited, to find out wh...
Episode 325: February 2024 Games Club Choices
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - January 30, 2024 18:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMads, Mark and Chris dive into their Shameful Retro Backlog. Will Mads try to fry his Laptop during recording? Will Mark be able to edit his 1st podcast properly? Find this out and what games get put forward for February! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really ...
November 1993
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - January 28, 2024 00:08 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNext gen trash talk heats up, Nintendo and Sega trapped by strong yen & CDROM can't pay the rent These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 1993. As always, we'l...
Episode 324: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - The Graphic Adventure
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - January 23, 2024 18:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWe whip ourselves into shape for 2024 by looking back at the final game club game for 2023: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Boxing gloves at the ready, let's find out if THOSE action sequences are really as bad as we remember. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, ...
Ray Thackery - Daterbase, DEC
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - January 16, 2024 21:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMonthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the globe. Follow us on Twitter @videonewsr2 and consider supporting our patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7594060
November 1983
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - January 09, 2024 22:46 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIBM introduces the PCJr Coleco ships the Adam Infocom disses graphics These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 1993. As always, we'll mostly be using magazin...
Gregg Barnett - Beam Software, Discworld
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - January 02, 2024 08:57 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGregg Barnett is a 40 year veteran of the gaming industry, having started with porting The Hobbit to the C64, developing the legendary Way of the Exploding Fist, bringing Discworld to computers and today working on high tech VR based training gear for firefighters. Gregg opens up about all the ...
October 1993
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - December 25, 2023 23:56 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNintendo profits crash, Next gen console battle begins & Arcades go 3D These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in October 1993. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover d...
Episode: 323 8-Bit Wars Remixed
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - December 24, 2023 11:44 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe RA team are joined by Gordon King, JamesMiddleton & Chris O'Regan for a very special edition of 8-Bit Wars. What system will win? Tune in to find out! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Shot2Bits Plasticman Schnitzel ...
Episode 322: Starcraft
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - December 10, 2023 16:16 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsChris & Mads put on their space suits and strap themselves in - ready for some real-time strategy battles in Blizzard's monster hit: StarCraft. Do you like this episodes cover? It's by Mqken and you can checkout more of his great art at https://www.deviantart.com/mqken Thanks to all of our Pa...
October 1983
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - December 10, 2023 01:58 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Boom is over, Texas Instruments is out & Nintendo becomes stock market darling These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in October 1983. As always, we'll mostly be using maga...
September 1993
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - November 26, 2023 22:48 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMortal Monday, F-15 Strike Eagle saved by Falcon, Sega announces Saturn These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in September 1993. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine co...
Episode 321: Christmas Memories
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - November 26, 2023 18:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMark, Chris and Mads start Christmas a bit early this year, as they read out Xmas memories and whittle down the list of candidate games for the December '23 game club. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Plasticman Schnitze...
Episode 320: Curious Video Game Machines
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - November 16, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDean quickly discovers that every day is a school day when he sits down with video-game journalist and author Lewis Packwood as they discuss Curious Video Game Machines. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Plasticman Schnit...
5th Anniversary Interview
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - November 15, 2023 19:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAfter 5 years of asking the questions, the tables get turned and Karl finally has to get grilled. You, the listener (or at least some of you) asked for it, so by multiple demand, the Karl interview! Recorded: November 2023 Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podc...
Episode 319 - Bruce Lee
Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast - November 09, 2023 19:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMads and Chris use their fists of fury in a game of death in order to determine which version of Datasoft's Bruce Lee is the big boss. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Plasticman Schnitzel Von Krumm with a new Brazilian ...
September 1983 - 7 Minutes in Heaven segment - Complete
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - November 09, 2023 08:33 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis is the full 7 Minutes in Heaven clip for the September 1983 episode covering Battlezone on the Atari 2600. An error in the edit of the full episode cut it short, so I decided to upload it to the feed as its own file. Remember, you can also watch Alex and my commentary on his actual 7 mi...
September 1983
Video Game Newsroom Time Machine - November 07, 2023 17:28 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAtari dumps product in the desert Commodore and Sinclair revenues sore The Vic20 is no more These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in September 1983. As always, we'll mostly be...