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Retro Gaming Discussion Show
by RGDS Team
The Retro Gaming Discussion Show.
Episodes
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381 - RGDS: High Scores & Good Company — Arcade Club 2026
The games brought us there. The people made it special. Join the RGDS crew for our Arcade Club Meetup 2026, celebrating classic arcade gaming, catching up with friends and sharing our love of the machines that keep us coming back for "just one more go". Expect arcade chat, plenty of banter and…
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380 - 8-Bit Underdogs: Dragon 32
The continuing series of 8-Bit Underdogs returns. This mini-series shines a light on lesser spoken about 8-bit home micros and their games. This time round Kingy and Almac discuss the one and only Dragon 32. Games List: Time Bandit Downland Airball Backtrack Cuthbert in the Mines Cuthbert in the...
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379 - Gaming Rooms
Four us make the show to talk all about our retro gaming room setups
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378 - When Bugs Attack!!
Hosts: Paul Driscoll (The Drisk) & Garron Tungate (The G Man) The bugs are back… and this time they're taking over the show! In this swarm-tastic episode, The Drisk and The G Man dive headfirst into the sticky, six-legged world of classic bug-themed games. From arcade flyers to cartridge…
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377 - Switch Happens - Unearthing the Online Gems
Join Kingy and Drisky as they dive back into the world of overlooked classics and forgotten favourites, this time exploring the rich history of Nintendo's consoles and handhelds, with one SEGA stop along the way. From futuristic racing and ninja action to bizarre dreamscapes and pinball…
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376 - A Mixed Bag of Hidden Gems
Join Kingy and Drisky as they return to their favourite topic of hidden gems. This time around, the guys have opted for various gaming systems instead of sticking with one. The games features are: The Factory - C64 Fast Eddie's Pool and Billiards - Amiga Rocky Rodent - SNES Rapid Reload - PS1...
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375 - Love At First Byte
🎙️ Love at First Byte Spectrum crushes, Amiga affairs, and the awkward romance of growing up digital What do you remember falling in love with first: your gaming system… or your teenage sweetheart? In Love at First Byte, Drisky and Kingy dust off the cassette tapes, fire up the disk drives, and...
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374 - OpenBOR
OpenBOR (short for Open Beats of Rage) is a free, open-source game engine designed primarily for creating side-scrolling beat 'em up games — the classic style made popular by titles like Streets of Rage and Final Fight. There are literally hundreds of homebrew games made with this and if you love…
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373 - Tolkien's Games of Middle‑Earth Special
Drisky and Kingy take a deep dive into the digital realms of Middle‑earth as they journey through the long and varied history of Tolkien‑inspired video games. From humble text adventures on the 8‑bit micros to sprawling action epics on the PlayStation 2 and GameCube, the boys explore how…
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372 - Tomb Raider 4
Join Kingy and very special guests from our Discord channel: Darren, Logan and Paul. The guys wax lyrical over this often misunderstood Tomb Raider game, which deserves everyone's attention. Just as with the previous episode that we covered Tomb Raider 1 episode, a few years back, the entire...
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371- The Analogue 3D
Join Kingy, Garron, Almac and Turnbl as the lads discuss their opinions on their new hardware purchase - The Analogue 3D, the N64 FPGA lovely bit of kit. Is it the saviour of their dust-gathering cartridges? Games featured on this episode: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Perfect Dark Sin and Punishment...
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370 - Retro Picks from Antstream
Drisky and Kingy come back after the extended Chrimbo break choosing six top games froms the wonderful Ant Stream collection. Don't worry if you havent got Ant Stream, its just six awesome retro game to play... Alien Holocaust 2 (A2600) Arabian Nights (Amiga) Don Doko Don (Arcade) Reshoot-R…
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369 - CRASH magazine Christmas Special
Kingy is joined by Almac and Drisky as they cover the games in Newsfield's incredibly popular ZX Spectrum magazine, CRASH. CRASH at this time of year always had a bumper edition Christmas special and it is with issue 12 (Dec '84/Jan '85) that the lads celebrate the games that were reviewed. Games...
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368 - Naomi Hidden Gems
When it comes to Sega's Naomi system, it's easy to think of games like Crazy Taxi, House of the Dead, Monkey Ball, Virtua Fighter etc. And as amazing as these games are, they've been spoken about to death on many podcasts, including our own. So, most of our listeners know Drisky and Kingy by now,...
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367 - RGDS Arcade Little Club of Horrors Halloween Special 2025
Alma, King and Drisky join you for this Halloween Spooktacular, where we discuss the fantastic listener meetup in October and what it was like. We also go through all the high scores competition for the chosen games and the winners. Then, as it's Halloween, we discuss some spooky-themed games at...
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366 - PSP Gold
Drisky &, Almac dust off our PSP's amd play some of our favourite games... Games in this episode are: Wipeout Pulse Afterburner: Black Falcon LocoRoco 2 Medievil Resurrection Burnout Legends Prinny: Can I Really be the Hero? Everybody's Golf 2 Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars Show notes:...
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365 - C16 & Plus 4
Our popular series that shines a light on the lesser-spoken-about 8-bit home computers returns with the very underrated Commodore 16 & Plus 4 models. Joining Kingy in this episode are friends of the show, Turnbl & Oblisky who both owned and loved these systems back in the day. Games featured:...
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364 - Arcade Hidden Gems Vol 6
Kingy and Drisky go through six more obscure arcade games for people to enjoy. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of great new content on the way, so please...
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363 - Gamecube: Multiplayer Mayhem
Garron, Almac and Kingy battle it out over a selection of multiplayer Gamecube games via the Netplay feature on the Dolphin emulator. But whether you're playing with mates on your couch on real hardware or doing something similar as the lads, we welcome you all to play along. Games in this…
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362 - Ridge Racer Series
Armed with our new steering wheel setups, Drisky and Kingy decide to go for a spin and chat all about the beloved Ridge Racer game series. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff…
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361 - Pocket Powerhouses – Forgotten Game Boy Gems
Drisky and Garron, decided in all this sunshine to look at the Gameboy again. Choosing 8 depp cut classic hidden gems for you to enjoy. So sit back in the sun and listen and play, these awesome titles. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast...
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360 - SNES Pick 'n' Mix
It's been a while since RGDS covered some SNES games and dedicate an episode to this amazing console. Join Kingy and Almac as they cover various genres and recommend ones to play along to the episode with. Games list: Jelly Boy Demon's Crest Kirby's Dream Course Super Tennis Run Saber Actraiser...
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359 - Arcade Wonderland
With the imminent release of Ridge Racer on the Arcade Archives series, Drisky and Kingy thought it would be a good idea to peruse all the games on offer in this collection and recommend some of their favourites in it. Of course, there are so many games to choose from, but the lads managed to...
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358 - Colecovision: Arcade Conversions
Released in 1982, the Colecovision was a direct contender to the Atari 5200, yet no one really speaks about it - especially in the UK. Join Almac and Kingy as they chat about the system and go through a list of a dozen games they deem worthy of everyone playing. The games are: Donkey Kong Jr. Mr....
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357 - Dreamcast: Voyage Of Discovery - Vol 1
Drisky and Garron begin a retro journey with the SEGA Dreamcast, picking out ten interesting games as they begin their alphabetical journey through the systems wonderful library. So sit back and enjoy as we take you through 10 awesome titles. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with…
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356 - Amiga Platformer Hidden Gems
Drisky and Kingy look through some obscure but awesome Amiga games that Kingy had never tried before. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of great new content on...
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355 - Firebird: The Silver 250 Range
Almac and Kingy take a trip back to the era when budget games for 8-bit micros had us kids impulsively spending our pocket money on these affordable cassettes. Firebird was Telecomsoft's foray into the world of video games, eventually growing into a company that released both budget and…
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354 - Atari Jaguar : Do The Math
Almac returns as host and tries to convince Drisky, Bob and you why you should give the Atari Jaguar a go. So come join us as we do the Math and dive in to some of the best games on the systems. Links: Donkey Kong Junior: https://www.twitch.tv/rayfinkel Homebrew / New Games:...
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353 - The 80's
Garron and Kingy return with a continuation of their memories journey which they began with the previous episode covering the 70's. View this decade through their eyes, and the nonsense they got up to along with them discussing the era at the start of the decade and where it went. Show notes…
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352 - Galloping Ghost
Join us as the new host, Almac, tells Drisky and Kingy all about his incredible trip to Galloping Ghost in Chicago, the world's biggest arcade. Not only does he detail what it is like to visit and how it compares to other arcade venues, but he also highlights seven interesting and unique titles…
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351 - 8-bit Underdogs: The Acorn Electron
At last, RGDS returns with another 8-bit Underdog episode. This time we are covering the Acorn Electron. Joining Kingy is Almac, who owned one back in the day. The games covered: Thrust Way of the Exploding Fist Pengi Yie Are Kung Fu Starship Command Citadel Imogen Bug Eyes Las of the Free Eddie...
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350 - The Spectrum
It's been the buzz of the moment. Retro Games Ltd have recently released their latest micro computer replication. Following on the success of the C64 mini/maxi, the Amiga 500 mini and the Atari 400, Sinclair fans celebrated as The Spectrum was dispatched to thousands of loving homes (in time for...
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349 - GBA Gems Vol 1
Drisky and Garron, chat through six hidden gems on the GBA for our listeners to enjoy. Games are: Drill Dozer Ninja Cop (AKA Ninja Five-O) Iridion II Astro Boy: Omega Factor Car Battler Joe Sabre Wulf Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast...
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348 - Game, Watch, Hack: The Ultimate Gift
Following on from the last episode about Arcade Club, the Drisky and Kingy promised to do an episode on the lovely gift they received at the meetup. The lads go through the list of their favourite games that were cram-packed into the hacked Game & Watch systems they received. Games on the…
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347 - 2024 Arcade Club Meetup
It was the annual meetup in September this year at Arcade Club. It was our best yet, with so many great friends of the show making a brilliant effort to come to the event. We are blessed with the most excellent of listeners. So, join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the weekend and cover 6...
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Retro Picks: PC Engine
The RGDS Team return with another celebration of the wonderful PC Engine. Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about 6 chosen titles on this amazing console. This episodes games: Shockman Keith Courage in the Alpha Zone Boxy Boy The Legendary Axe Victory Run Bonks Revenge As discussed, the RGDS...
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345 - American TV Show Games
If you thought the guys suffered in pain from bad UK TV show licences the last time around, then you're in for a treat - Drisky and Kingy return to the dangerous world of TV to game adaptions, but this time its with all those big-budget American shows from the 80s. We'd love to know which ones…
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344 - RGDS Arcade Gems
Jon joins Drisky as we go through six arcade games chosen by Jon for them both to play through.
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343 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume Two - 25 - 01
Drisky, Kingy, and Ric go through part two and the concluding part of our Amiga extravaganza where we go through our top 50 Amiga games. This episode covers from 25 through to 01 and our number one game. If that wasn't enough we include another massive free Amiga book covering in-depth, not only...
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342 - RGDS Best Amiga Games: Volume One - 50 -26
Drisky, Kingy, and Ric go through part one of our Amiga extravaganza where we go through our top 50 Amiga games. This episode covers from 50 through to 26. If that wasn't enough we include a massive free Amiga book covering in-depth, not only all the games covered and their related games in the...
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341 - PS1 Racers: Vol 2
Drisky and Kingy return to the Sony PlayStation 1 to look for more lesser-heard-of racers. The games covered in this episode are: Courier Crisis Muppets Racemania Mille Miglia Vanishing Point Wild Rapids Running Wild Peak Performance Streak: Hoverboard Racing Burning Road Tank Racer Show notes:...
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340 - Lynx Eats Boy's Lunch
Yes its another fab episode of RGDS your Retro Gaming discussion Show. It's your host Paul Driscoll AKA Drisky and Gordon King AKA Kingy to discuss the wonderful Atari Lynx handheld console. So koin us as we go through this wonderful hand held machine. Please join us on our You Tube channel here:...
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339 - The Sega 32X
In this episode, Drisky and Kingy choose 6 games from Sega's ill-fated Mega Drive add-on that is the 32X. Is it worth playing? The prices for the games can certainly be eye-watering. Join the lads as they discuss their chosen list. Games in this episode are: The Amazing Spiderman: Web of Fire...
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338 - Jeff Minter
In celebration of Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story being released, Drisky and Kingy go through some of the best Jeff Minter and Llamasoft's best games. There is a real voyage of discovery here, so join us as we play through these classic games. The games we have picked out from this amazing...
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337 - 8-Bit Underdogs: The Atari 8-Bit Family
In the first of a brand new series of episodes, RGDS celebrates the love for lesser spoken about home micros and the wonderful games that were released for them. In this episode, Ric and Kingy discuss the Atari 8-bit family and have some great fun with the games on this system. The games covered:...
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336 - Your Sinclair Top 100 Part 2
We are in the bag with the second half of our gargantuan Your Sinclair Top 100. In this episode Drisky and Kingy countdown from 50 to 1. The games covered in this episode are:- 50 Enduro Racer - 1987 - Activsion sega https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1628/ZX-Spectrum/Enduro_Racer 49 Tetris -...
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335 - Your Sinclair Top 100 part 1
Your Sinclair was one of the "Big 3" Spectrum magazines, alongside CRASH and Sinclair User. It was considered to be more humourous and zany than its contemporaries. Its final issue was in September 1993, which was an incredible run, considering the 16-bit computers had taken foothold years prior....
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334 - X-Copy Dat Floppy : Volume 3
Ric and Drisky, go through 6 Amiga game recommendations by Drisk of Amiga games to try. Will Ric like them enough to use his blank floppy disks to X-Copy Dat Floppy? Show Links: Final Fight Hack: https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3582/ Workbench Classic:https://classicwb.abime.net/ Aminimiga:...
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333 - RGDS Christmas Special 2023
Garron, Ric, Drisky and Kingy, put on our paper hats and get into the Christmas spirit, with the RGDS Christmas Special. Where chat about all things Christmas, both past, present and future. Show Notes: Open Discussion: Analogue Pocket: https://youtu.be/VvWxnWdgvbU?si=baATeRQjtucE_dIh Analogue…
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332 - PlayStation 2D Platformers
Kingy and Drisky, go through 6 PS1 2D Platform Classics. Show Notes: Taito Egret Mini : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taito-EGRET-%E2%85%A1-mini-Limited/dp/B0B6HZ47HF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=taito+egret+2+mini&qid=1701366345&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Taito Flashware :...
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