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Paul Davies talks with Walter Day, a renaissance man who single-handedly founded e-sports movement and established the centre of the video game universe in a small town in Iowa. We not only talk about Walters love for video game and how he founded Twin Galaxies but we also explore his passions away from the arcade. If youve ever wanted to find an episode of Retro Asylum which contains arcades, high score tables and transcendental meditation then this is the show for you. Links and show notes: Revival Solstice 2016 http://www.revivalretroevents.co.uk/index.php/news1/68-revival-solstice-2017 Twin Galaxies http://www.twingalaxies.com/ The Walter Day Collection http://thewalterdaycollection.com/ Arcade Raid- The Duke of Lancaster Ship https://arcadeblogger.com/2016/05/06/arcade-raid-the-duke-of-lancaster-ship/ The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_of_kong/ Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chasing_ghosts_beyond_the_arcade/ http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2016/05/28/243/ http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/Episode_143_-_Walter_Day.mp3

In this episode of Retro Asylum Dean Swain, Matt Wilsher & Steve Erickson discuss the newly announced ZX Spectrum Next, THE 64 & SEGA Megadrive Hub. Meanwhile Paul Davies talks to Henrique Olifiers, co-founder of Bossa Studios and co developer of the ZX Spectrum Next in our exclusive interview. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/RA_142_ZXSPECNEXT_v2.mp3

The Retro Asylum team get together for secret Santa and some festive retro gaming banter plus Dean Swain talks to games developer Gary Plowman about his book ZX Spectrum Games Code Club. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/RA133.mp3 http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/12/18/episode-133-a-very-retro-christmas/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2#episodeGuid=0bae8fb22b9a4ba8ae3600a5b3ba96e4

After lengthy discussion, lawyers and C15 cassettes changing hands the second installment of 8 Bit Wars is finally upon us. Join Paul Davies as he looks to wrangle Dean Swain, Steve Erickson and Chris ORegan into agreeing whether the Commodore 64, Amstrad or ZX Spectrum came out top from a specially-selected list of 10 classic retro games. Expect plenty of heated discussion and laughter along the way as we decide which 8 Bit system comes out on top this time round. Including: Cobra, Jack the Nipper 2, The Trap Door, Turbo Esprit, Wizball, Nebulus, Spy Hunter, Shadowfire, Green Beret and Salamander. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode132.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2&i=358331135

Matt and Paul are fuel injected suicide machines, rocking and rolling, and out of controlling, in this awesome hi-octane, explosive episode as we take us through some vehicular explosive combat action. Including: Wipeout, Road rash, Road blasters, Twisted Metal, Carmageddon and more. http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/11/20/episode-131-vehicular-combat-action/ http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode131.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2&i=357495739

The Bitmap Brothers were UK gamings first Rockstars. They appeared in our computer magazines looking more suited to the cover of NME rather than the bedroom coders wed become accustomed to. Their video games had a look and style all of their own that when combined with their cutting edge dance music collaborations and savvy marketing created not only a loyal following among gamers but also influenced future generations of game makers. In this episode we focus on their 16-bit era and the games which dominated not only our gaming memories but also the charts and award ceremonies of the time. We couldnt let such legendary game makers go by without marking the occasion as best we could. So, the Drisk has been at it again created another huge 222 page companion book which goes into even deeper detail about the games, stories and images around the Bitmap Brothers canon. You can download the book for free here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzvd4KYph8BNZjlvSFZYNlhXb0E/view Download The Episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/Episode_130_-_Bitmap_Brothers_Special.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2

In Celebration of Halloween the retro hosts Paul Driscoll, Steve Erickson and Matt Lamborne set to work through some spooky themed games. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode129.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2 http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/retro-asylum http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/10/23/episode-129-halloween-spooktacular-special

Its part 2 of the special Star Wars trilogy and were joined again by our good friends from Neozazs Star Wars in Character podcast. Episode two takes us from the release of the Star Wars cartoon spin-off Droids on the ZX Spectrum through to the acclaimed Dark Forces games on the PC and Playstation. Also, much like the Empire Strikes Back this episode ends with everyone wondering just what will happen next Remember, these special shows come with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxvnp7cHAPAZR3NIZmZsNTlHZm8/view?pli=1 You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com. Download The Episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode127_starwars2.mp3 iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2 Castaway Media link http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/10/02/episode-127-star-wars-episode-2/

We're joined by our guests from Neozazs Star Wars in Character podcast for the first part of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Over the next three episodes we embark on the largest review of Star Wars video games ever undertaken. This means we dont just discuss the greatest games based on the films but we also delve into the garbage compactor to rip into the rotten ones too. Episode one takes us from the release of the first Star Wars game, The Empire Strikes Back on Ataris 2600 console through to Namcos Star Wars game released on the Nintendo Famicom. Of course, as well as lots of game chat we all share our experiences of playing the games and being huge Star Wars fans as we grew up on different sides of the Atlantic. This epic trilogy also comes with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxvnp7cHAPAZR3NIZmZsNTlHZm8/view?pli=1 You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode126.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2 http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/retro-asylum

We're joined by our guests from Neozazs Star Wars in Character podcast for the first part of our epic Star Wars Video Game Trilogy. Over the next three episodes we embark on the largest review of Star Wars video games ever undertaken. This means we dont just discuss the greatest games based on the films but we also delve into the garbage compactor to rip into the rotten ones too. Episode one takes us from the release of the first Star Wars game, The Empire Strikes Back on Ataris 2600 console through to Namcos Star Wars game released on the Nintendo Famicom. Of course, as well as lots of game chat we all share our experiences of playing the games and being huge Star Wars fans as we grew up on different sides of the Atlantic. This epic trilogy also comes with a huge 266 page companion book which goes into even further detail about the games, stories and images from the greatest movie licence in the galaxy. You can download the book for free here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxvnp7cHAPAZR3NIZmZsNTlHZm8/view?pli=1 You can follow Star Wars in Character on Twitter via @swicpodcast or visit their website at http://www.neozaz.com. http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/episode126.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2 http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/retro-asylum

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We're knee deep in the dead with our in-depth look of PC First Person shooters and how they shaped the future video gaming landscape. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2&i=352029189 http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/Episode125.mp3 A massive thanks to everyone who voted for us in the UK Podcasters Awards! We won the best Podcasters in the video games category!!!

We're knee deep in the dead with our in-depth look of PC First Person shooters and how they shaped the future video gaming landscape. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2&i=352029189 http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/Episode125.mp3 A massive thanks to everyone who voted for us in the UK Podcasters Awards! We won the best Podcasters in the video games category!!!

Episode 124 is part 2 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series. For the lowdown on New and Tasty and the ways you can buy Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com Please remember to give us your vote for Best Video Game Podcast in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here. Arcade Mugs link: http://www.arcademugs.com https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2 http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/retro124.mp3

Episode 124 is part 2 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series. For the lowdown on New and Tasty and the ways you can buy Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com Please remember to give us your vote for Best Video Game Podcast in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote here. Arcade Mugs link: http://www.arcademugs.com https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2 http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/retro124.mp3

Episode 123 is part 1 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series. For the lowdown on New and Tasty and the ways you can buy Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com Please remember to give us your vote for Best Video Game Podcast in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote http://www.newmediaeurope.com/ http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/retroasylum123.mp3 http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/08/21/episode-123-its-an-oddworld-lorne-lanning-part-1/

Episode 123 is part 1 of our special interview with Lorne Lanning, gaming legend and all round dude. Lorne is best known for heading up Oddworld Inhabitants, home of the Oddworld game series. For the lowdown on New and Tasty and the ways you can buy Oddworld games head over to: http://www.oddworld.com Please remember to give us your vote for Best Video Game Podcast in the UK Podcaster Awards Vote http://www.newmediaeurope.com/ http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/retroasylum123.mp3 http://castaway.media/retroasylum/2015/08/21/episode-123-its-an-oddworld-lorne-lanning-part-1/

Steve Erickson jumps into the hot seat for this episode of Retro Asylum, the team are also joined by Chris ORegan of The Sausage Factory fame as they look at the Amstrad CPC range of computers and a few CPC games along the way too. iTunes users, we have now changed service providers so you will have to re-subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-ayslum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2 To hear more from Chris ORegan, listen to his show: http://spong.com/podcasts/tsf/ Download links: http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/RA_Podcast_Episode_122.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-ayslum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2#episodeGuid=a1b521a187676fe0a548e44ff8295edf

Steve Erickson jumps into the hot seat for this episode of Retro Asylum, the team are also joined by Chris ORegan of The Sausage Factory fame as they look at the Amstrad CPC range of computers and a few CPC games along the way too. iTunes users, we have now changed service providers so you will have to re-subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-ayslum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2 To hear more from Chris ORegan, listen to his show: http://spong.com/podcasts/tsf/ Download links: http://traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/RA_Podcast_Episode_122.mp3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-ayslum-uks-number-1/id474414834?mt=2#episodeGuid=a1b521a187676fe0a548e44ff8295edf

Retro Asylum has reached the finals in the video games section of the UK Podcasters Awards. If you enjoy the show then please give us a vote: http://newmediaeurop...campaign=buffer

Retro Asylum has reached the finals in the video games section of the UK Podcasters Awards. If you enjoy the show then please give us a vote: http://newmediaeurop...campaign=buffer

Episode 121 is our special interview with the Godfather of football management games, Kevin Toms. We talk with Kevin about his first steps in game making, his games and the new IOS game Kevin Toms Football. Also in this episode Dean and Paul chat about whats been happening, answer your questions in Ask RA and run through the avalanche of retro crowd funding projects that are out there right now. Kevin Toms blog: http://blog.kevintoms.com/ Kevin Toms Football App Store link: https://appsto.re/gb/H9fN6.i http://retroasylum.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-24T04_14_53-07_00 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2#episodeGuid=http://retroasylum.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-24T04_14_53-07_00

Episode 121 is our special interview with the Godfather of football management games, Kevin Toms. We talk with Kevin about his first steps in game making, his games and the new IOS game Kevin Toms Football. Also in this episode Dean and Paul chat about whats been happening, answer your questions in Ask RA and run through the avalanche of retro crowd funding projects that are out there right now. Kevin Toms blog: http://blog.kevintoms.com/ Kevin Toms Football App Store link: https://appsto.re/gb/H9fN6.i http://retroasylum.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-24T04_14_53-07_00 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/retro-asylum-podcast/id474414834?mt=2#episodeGuid=http://retroasylum.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-24T04_14_53-07_00

It's thanks to Alan's video that I've ordered one. Can't wait to get it now