Episodes
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EP 72: The Super Pocket, Billy Mitchell, and Lode Runner
Marc, Matt and .... John? Maybe not John, but Marc and Matt are back! In this episode Marc and Matt discuss the Hyper Mega Tech! Super Pocket that is Evercade compatible. The whole Billy Mitchell roller coaster ride that seems to have no ending. And lastly, a bit of Lode Runner arcade, which no…
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EP 71: Bar Arcades - 1989 is Closing, Sydney Has Lost an Icon
Marc, John and... Mark? Get together and chat about the whole scene around bar arcades and how things are progressing or regressing. 1989 Arcade Bar is closing and it hurts. There's something coming in February apparently? And John and Marc talk about their last few years operating games in...
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EP 70: Skill is back in play - the launch of the GTS Ranking Points Leaderboard!
Game the System launches a whole new way to play and compete in video games, it's the Game the System Ranking Points Leaderboard (GTSRPL)! Grab your favourite beverage, sit back and relax, and listen to Marc, Matt and John discuss the concept, the thinking behind it all, the model, and how you…
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EP 69: Two podcasts get sexy with each other on episode 69 - GTS and Play it Up podcast!
When two podcasts love each other very much, something wonderful is born - it's the Game the System and Play it Up podcast! In this episode, the awesome dudes over at Play it Up invite the GTS crew - Marc, Matt and John - to join them for a dual podcast where we chat about what we've been up to,...
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Ep 68: We are BACK! What have we been doing the past 8 months?
Marc, John and Matt are back to tell some stories about what's been going on in the last few months. Sadly, a lot of it is at home during the Sydney lockdown, but that doesn't stop us having a stupid amount of retro to talk about! Pull up a chair, your favourite beverage, and enjoy us talking...
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Ep 67: Ghouls n Ghosts, Tetris, and... Washing Machines?
We still live! Marc Matt and John sits down for yet another chat about the games they've been playing and the adventures therein. That somehow includes air conditioners, washing machines, and not so surprisingly, beer! This recording was back in December 2020 and finally released months later.…
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Ep 66: Just Chatting
A wild podcast appears! The Game the System team recorded this a little while ago but things have been a little chaotic, but life finds a way! Readers, sit back and relax as we stream into your ears a conversation about nothing in particular. It will Blow You Away(tm)! Join the conversation on…
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Ep 64: The Best Commodore 64 Game - Of All Time!
It's time! Marc Matt and John sit down with Ben Campbell from 1989 Arcade Bar and Evan Weston to decide the best Commodore 64 game of all time! Strap in for a massive nostalgia trip where we talk all things Commodore 64 and rank the best games. Hearts broken, friendships destroyed, but we do it…
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Ep 63 1/3: Three Special Guests! Jimmy from Netherworld, Ben from 1989, and Benn from GameTraders Discuss COVID19 Business Impacts
In this very special episode, Marc, Matt and John are joined by three luminaries of the retro arcade and pinball scene: Jimmy Nails from Netherworld Bar Arcade, Benn Banasik from GameTraders MacArthur Square / GameCenter, and Ben Campbell from 1989 Bar Arcade! The six of us discuss the terrible...
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Ep 63: Corona Impact on Arcades, Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Diablo, and a Bunch of Arcade Repair!
Lockdown is in effect! Marc Matt and John record the first ever remote podcast where we chat about the impact on bar arcades and events and small businesses. We also chat about what we've been doing in isolation including some comfort games like Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Diablo, and a...
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Ep 62: Battle of the Arcades 2020, Rumble in the West, and Live Questions from the Discord!
Before the world went into lockdown, Marc Matt and John got in some arcade gaming and talk about the games announced for Battle of the Arcades 2020, tournaments and events at Rumble in the West, and answer a whole bunch of questions from you, The Readers, in the Game the System Discord! Super...
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Ep 61: Retro Meets, Arcade Wars, BPAC 2020, and Rumble in the West!
After a little break Marc, Matt and John are back to talk all things retro games! There's the Best C64 Game coming in episode 64, a retro game meet at friend of the show Benn Banasik's place, Arcade Wars, the full BPAC 2020 calendar of events, the MiSTer FPGA platform, Elvira's House of Horrors...
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Ep 60: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Holiday Gaming Memories
It's the Christmas and New Years holidays! Marc, Matt and John sit down to talk about their fondest memories of the gift giving season. As well as latest news including Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland pinball, Rick and Morty pinball, Stranger Things pinball, latest world records, and BPAC 2020...
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Ep 59: Review of the Capcom Home Arcade, Game Room Repairs, and the Classic Tetris World Championship
The Capcom Home Arcade has landed and Marc gives it a thorough review. The guys then chat about some arcade repair thanks to some tips given by the friendly readers on the Discord channel. Finally, Matt gives a full rundown on the Classic Tetris World Championship, recently held at the Portland...
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Ep 58: The Mega Drive Mini, Capcom Home Arcade, and Emulation vs True Arcade!
The Mega Drive Mini has been out for a little while now and the guys talk about what they think of it. They also played the Capcom Home Arcade at PAX and give their first impressions. Plus a bunch of talk on emulation vs the true arcade experience, CPS2, FPGA, all the acronyms! Intro music from...
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Ep 57: The Post PAX Podcast! PAX Australia 2019 Wrapup
Marc Matt and John are joined by special guest Mat aka KapinKong! Fresh from their trip down south to Melbourne for PAX Australia 2019, the four talk all things PAX and what they got up to - and they got up to a lot! Intro music from www.bensound.com PAX Australia https://aus.paxsite.com/ Tired...
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Ep 56: The Best Sega Mega Drive Game - We Battle and Declare the Winner!
It's time! Marc, Matt, John and Benn sit down for a mega episode and battle to decide the best Sega Mega Drive game of all time! We go through all 9 nominations and rank them one by one, until we ultimately come to the winner. We also go through what you - the readers - voted as the number one…
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Ep 55: The Sydney Classic Gaming Club, Elvira House of Horrors Pinball, Eliza, and Street Fighter 2
Marc Matt and John chat about the Sydney Classic Gaming Club, and the games included in the competitions. Plus other games they've been playing recently including the new Zachtronics game Eliza, the not so new Street Fighter 2, and... will Marc commit to buying the newly announced Elvira's House…
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Ep 54: The Best Sega Mega Drive Game - Nominations Episode!
It's time! The hardest battle we've attempted so far - the best Sega Mega Drive game of all time! Marc Matt and John are joined by special guest Benn Banasik, and will each fight for their favourite Mega Drive games in this initial nominations episode! What will the 9 games chosen be? Intro music...
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Ep 53: Australia Kong Off 3, Brisbane Pinball Masters, and the Australian Arcade Championship - Full Breakdown!
In this epic episode, Marc Matt and John delve into the tournaments and results that was the Australian Kong Off 3, Brisbane Pinball Masters, and the Australian Arcade Championship. The trio go into detail on the formats, the qualifying and strategies of each competition, and share their general...
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Ep 52: The Final BPAC Summary Mini Episode!
Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! John sends in a recording of his thoughts of the Walter Day interview in episode 51, and Marc Matt and Benn discuss the last few days before flying home...
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Ep 51: An Interview With Gaming Luminary Walter Day! Courtesy The Warped Zone Podcast
Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and so is Benn Banasik from the Warped Zone Podcast! As part of Benn's PhD, we sit down for an interview with the legendary Walter Day. Prepare for a mind expanding discussion on video games and the people...
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Ep 50: Epic 50th Episode Celebration! BPAC Day 3 Wrapup - Australian Kong Off 3 Winner Announced!
Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 3 wrapup and reveal the winner of the Australian Kong Off 3! Intro music from www.bensound.com BPAC Showcase 2019 http://bnepac.org/
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Ep 49: BPAC Day 1 Wrapup!
Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 1 wrapup! Intro music from www.bensound.com BPAC Showcase 2019 http://bnepac.org/
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Ep 48: The Best Game Released in 1990!
It's time! The best game released in 1990 will be decided right here in this marathon episode! Marc, Matt and John debate the 9 nominations for the best 1990 game, and then run down the results of the reader vote across our social media feeds and Discord! Intro music from www.bensound.com The...
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Ep 47: Retro Gaming Updates, Steam Sales, and Twin Galaxies Discussion!
This episode Marc Matt and John chat about what they've been doing in gaming. Marc's been buying stuff he will never use, again, Matt gets tempted by the Steam sales and buys games he will never play, and John goes for a Dragon's Fury world record! We close out the show with some discussion on…
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Ep 46: Battle of the Arcades Australia New Zealand 2019 Wrapup!
It was the war to end all wars - the Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019! Marc Matt and John chat about this epic event, with Marc and Matt reflecting on the games that were, and new friends won or lost. We also discuss the newly announced PC Engine Mini, the recent Summer Games Done Quick, and...
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Ep 45: The Best Game Released in 1990 - Nominations Episode!
It's time... to battle! Marc Matt and John sit down for an entirely non civil discussion about the best game released in 1990. Nine games will be chosen as nominations, three games each. With the nine nominations agreed upon, the trio of diligent gamers will play all of the games and later come...
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Ep 44: The Birth of the Sydney Classic Gaming Club, The MegaDrive Mini, PlayStation Classic, and Battle of the Arcades!
A Sydney Classic Gaming Club appears! Marc Matt and John talk about all the classic games in the first tournament. Plus we go over the 42 games released on the MegaDrive Mini, John mods a PlayStation Classic, and it's time for the Battle of the Arcades 2019! Intro music from www.bensound.com The...
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Ep 43: Streets of Rage 2 Speedrunning, Joystick Jostling with MCA and Sanwa, and The Ultimate 64!
In this episode Marc practices some Walking Dead pinball in preparation for the Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship, and the Brisbane Pinball Masters. John's still rushing and mashing his way through Streets of Rage 2. Marc switches out an MCA joystick and buttons for a full Sanwa set and...
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Ep 42: Feedback from The Readers! Plus Mortal Kombat 11, More EXAPUNKS, and Live on Discord!
Game the System Podcast Episode 42! We read feedback from you, the readers, with more detail about Spider-Man's balls than anyone ever needed to know. John finishes Mortal Kombat 11 and lets us know what he thought. Matt finishes EXAPUNKS and has something in his pants. Plus live broadcasting on...
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Ep 41: The X-Files? FMV Games? Sounds Like the 90s! Throw in Some Joysticks and Pinball Repair, and it's Gotta be Retro!
Game the System Podcast Episode 41. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 40: Billy Mitchell's Coming to Australia. Plus Capcom's Home Arcade, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
Game the System Podcast Episode 40. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 39: A Fist of Wires. We chat about Mortal Kombat, Castlevania, pinball, Horizon Zero Dawn, Streets of Rage, and speedrunning!
Game the System Podcast Episode 39. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 38: Willy Wonka Pinball Announced! T-Shirts Given Away. And John's Birthday Retro Game Bash!
Game the System Podcast Episode 38. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 37: Video Games is Serious Business Ep1 - Violence in Video Games
Game the System Podcast Episode 37. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 36: The Sega MegaDrive Mini, Google Stadia, Apple Arcade, and Black Knight Sword of Rage Pinball
Game the System Podcast Episode 36. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 35: What's a Zachlike? Well, have you asked him? And something about Vampires...
Game the System Podcast Episode 35. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 34: We Play The New Munsters Pinball Machine, and Pinball Arrives at 1989 Arcade Bar!
Game the System Podcast Episode 34. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 33: The New Beatles Pinball Machine, Co-op and Couch Games, Overcooked, and Battle of the Arcades 2019
Game the System Podcast Episode 33. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 32: Resident Evil 2 Remake, The Walking Dead Pinball, Oculus Rift, Beat Saber, and Super Hot!
Game the System Podcast Episode 32. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 31: Barcades! Project Z Ball 2020, Bartronica, Netherworld, 1989, Australian Arcade Championships, and the BPAC Pinball Arcade Showcase 2019
Game the System Podcast Episode 31. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 30: Kaboom! Twin Galaxies World Record, Wonder Boy 3 Dragons Trap, EEPROM Programmers, Sega Heroes, and Forza Horizon 4
Game the System Podcast Episode 30. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 29: Awesome Games Done Quick 2019, Stern Munsters Pinball, Star Trek Attack Wing, The Resistance and Avalon
Game the System Podcast Episode 29. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 28: Monster Boy, Cruis'n World, Pilotwings, Classic Tetris World Championship, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Game the System Podcast Episode 28. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 27: Kong Off II - Donkey Kong at Netherworld Barcade, Q-Bert Victory, ZBall Pinball League Final, Kaboom, and More!
Game the System Podcast Episode 27. Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 26: The Best Gameboy Advance Game Part 2 - The Number 1 Game is Declared!
Game the System Podcast Episode 26 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 25: Best Gameboy Advance Game Part 1!
Game the System Podcast Episode 25 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 24: PAX Australia 2018 Day 3 Wrapup Mini Episode!
Game the System Podcast Episode 24 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Ep 23: PAX Australia 2018 Day 2 Wrapup Mini Episode!
Game the System Podcast Episode 23 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming. We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411 Stitcher:...
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Welcome to Game the System podcast. A podcast about people that play. Retro, arcade, modern, pinball, board games, and all things gaming.
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