Remembering the arcade games of our youth

Remembering the arcade games of our youth

This week, in a special edition of this retro gaming podcast, Christian Cawley chats with Gareth Kavanagh about arcade machines in the 1980s and early 1990s. In a podcast chat recorded around 10 years ago but largely forgotten, the Gaming Retro editor chats with media producer Gareth Kavanagh, who has strong memories of his time spending money in the arcades of Llandudno.

Commodore vs Commodore and RIP Arcade1Up?

The revived Commodore is taking legal action against the other revived Commodore and it looks like Arcade1Up is about to close. Things aren't all bad, though, as we've got a ton of new retro games, consoles, and re-releases. Your host is Christian Cawley. In this week's show: * SEGA and My Arcade launch new Sonic the Hedgehog retro systems [https://gamingretro.co.uk/sega-and-my-arcade-launch-new-sonic-the-hedgehog-retro-systems/] * Anbernic RG 477V preview: Their most important handheld yet? [https://gamingretro.co.uk/anbernic-rg-477v-preview-their-most-important-handheld-yet/] * Captain Wayne arrives on Steam—and players love it [https://gamingretro.co.uk/captain-wayne-arrives-on-steam-and-players-love-it/] * Can Sonic the Hedgehog really run on the Amiga? [https://gamingretro.co.uk/can-sonic-the-hedgehog-really-run-on-the-amiga/] * Astra Protocol 2 anniversary update brings new renderer, faster performance [https://gamingretro.co.uk/astra-protocol-2-anniversary-update-brings-new-renderer-faster-performance/] * Half-Life: Element 64 drops on Steam: A retro-FPS twist you can play now [https://gamingretro.co.uk/half-life-element-64-drops-on-steam-a-retro-fps-twist-you-can-play-now/] * Bermuda Triangle returns: SNK’s 1987 time-travel shmup now on Arcade Archives [https://gamingretro.co.uk/bermuda-triangle-returns-snks-1987-time-travel-shmup-now-on-arcade-archives/] * Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition launches December 15 — and this one’s totally new to me [https://gamingretro.co.uk/tomba-2-the-evil-swine-return-special-edition-launches-december-15-and-this-ones-totally-new-to-me/] * Hyper Sentinel Fusion Kickstarter launches with floppy-disk magic [https://gamingretro.co.uk/hyper-sentinel-fusion-kickstarter-launches-with-floppy-disk-magic/] * Astro Busters reimagines Asteroids with style — and it looks fantastic [https://gamingretro.co.uk/astro-busters-reimagines-asteroids-with-style-and-it-looks-fantastic/] * Avemary Rocket looks like the cutest meltdown in space [https://gamingretro.co.uk/avemary-rocket-looks-like-the-cutest-meltdown-in-space/] * A 90s-style F1 racer is one of the first big multiplayers for Switch 2 [https://gamingretro.co.uk/a-90s-style-f1-racer-is-one-of-the-first-big-multiplayers-for-switch-2/] * Blood: Refreshed Supply brings a 90s FPS I somehow missed back from the grave [https://gamingretro.co.uk/blood-refreshed-supply-brings-a-90s-fps-i-somehow-missed-back-from-the-grave/] * Polymega adds Body Harvest and A Boy and His Blob in new physical collections [https://gamingretro.co.uk/polymega-adds-body-harvest-and-a-boy-and-his-blob-in-new-physical-collections/] * Want to play Super Raydock Mission Striker? It’s on Switch… if you have a Japanese account [https://gamingretro.co.uk/want-to-play-super-raydock-mission-striker-its-on-switch-if-you-have-a-japanese-account/]

Can Sonic the Hedgehog run on an Amiga? PLUS: R-Type Delta HD Boosted reviewed

Could you imagine playing Sonic the Hedgehog on a stock Amiga 500? One developer can, and he's set to work on it! Christian Cawley looks at this and other stories in the world of retro gaming from the past 7 days (or so) in this week's Gaming Retro Podcast. There's also a look at R-Type Delta HD Boosted on the Nintendo Switch, and some of the problems that series aficionados have notices with the port.

Acorn Archimedes classic comes to Steam, and Evercade has a Black Friday sale

This week's retro gaming podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley, and features a look at the RISC OS classic Exodus: The Colonization of Space, which is now in beta on Steam. There's also a look at Evercade's Black Friday discounts, the upcoming edition of Pixel Addict, and various new game and hardware releases! Shownotes * New holiday remix album brings Super Mario 64, FFVII and Pokémon into the Christmas spirit [https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-holiday-remix-album-brings-super-mario-64-ffvii-and-pokemon-into-the-christmas-spirit/] * Karate Blazers makes a comeback with classic four-player action [https://gamingretro.co.uk/karate-blazers-makes-a-comeback-with-classic-four-player-action/] * Cold Fear climbs out of the depths with new GOG restoration [https://gamingretro.co.uk/cold-fear-climbs-out-of-the-depths-with-new-gog-restoration/] * New FPS Brotherhood channels Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM energy [https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-fps-brotherhood-channels-wolfenstein-3d-and-doom-energy/] * Lost Archimedes classic Exodus resurfaces with new PC port [https://gamingretro.co.uk/lost-archimedes-classic-exodus-resurfaces-with-new-pc-port/] * Atari ST 40th anniversary celebrated in Pixel Addict #31 [https://gamingretro.co.uk/atari-st-40th-anniversary-celebrated-in-pixel-addict-31/] * Evercade launches big Black Friday discounts on consoles and cartridges [https://gamingretro.co.uk/evercade-launches-big-black-friday-discounts-on-consoles-and-cartridges/] * A new Gibson SG guitar controller arrives this December [https://gamingretro.co.uk/a-new-gibson-sg-guitar-controller-arrives-this-december/] * Bitmo Lab’s new GameBaby case turns the iPhone 17 into a retro handheld — again, but better [https://gamingretro.co.uk/bitmo-labs-new-gamebaby-case-turns-the-iphone-17-into-a-retro-handheld-again-but-better/] * The 8-Bit Big Band scores two Grammy nominations for Orchestrator Emulator, but we want more UK shows [https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-8-bit-big-band-scores-two-grammy-nominations-for-orchestrator-emulator-but-we-want-more-uk-shows/] * Nightdive brings LucasArts’ classic Outlaws back for a new showdown [https://gamingretro.co.uk/nightdive-brings-lucasarts-classic-outlaws-back-for-a-new-showdown/] * Phantom Gear promises vintage gameplay with a fresh modern twist [https://gamingretro.co.uk/phantom-gear-promises-vintage-gameplay-with-a-fresh-modern-twist/] * Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure roars onto Steam [https://gamingretro.co.uk/dinopunk-the-cacops-adventure-roars-onto-steam/] * Physics, explosions, and retro strategy collide in Cleared Hot [https://gamingretro.co.uk/physics-explosions-and-retro-strategy-collide-in-cleared-hot/]

Another new Spectrum replica, A1200 preorders, and Steam Machine

In this week's show, Christian Cawley explores the Spectrum Collector's Edition, celebrates the pre-orders opening on the A1200, and gets a bit too excited about the Steam Machine. Plus, a ton of retro gaming releases too! Useful links * Ayaneo announces Pocket Vert handheld with vertical screen layout [https://gamingretro.co.uk/ayaneo-announces-pocket-vert-handheld-with-vertical-screen-layout/] * A new 8-bit platform for modern retro developers: Gametank revealed [https://gamingretro.co.uk/a-new-8-bit-platform-for-modern-retro-developers-gametank-revealed/] * You can now pre-order THE A1200! [https://gamingretro.co.uk/you-can-now-pre-order-the-a1200/] * SURPRISE! The Spectrum Collector’s Edition [https://gamingretro.co.uk/surprise-the-spectrum-collectors-edition/] * MicroProse takes command of Battlefield Commander WWII with major update and new trailer [https://gamingretro.co.uk/microprose-takes-command-of-battlefield-commander-wwii-with-major-update-and-new-trailer/] * Total War: Napoleon lets you conquer the continent from your phone [https://gamingretro.co.uk/total-war-napoleon-lets-you-conquer-the-continent-from-your-phone/] * Mystery of Silence brings retro chills to Steam this December [https://gamingretro.co.uk/mystery-of-silence-brings-retro-chills-to-steam-this-december/] * Arcade Archives brings Konami’s Galactic Warriors to modern consoles [https://gamingretro.co.uk/arcade-archives-brings-konamis-galactic-warriors-to-modern-consoles/] * Gigasword launches today on all platforms, blending puzzles, peril, and a really big sword [https://gamingretro.co.uk/gigasword-launches-today-on-all-platforms-blending-puzzles-peril-and-a-really-big-sword/] * Brace for weird: Surreal shmup ZPF launches next week on the Genesis [https://gamingretro.co.uk/brace-for-weird-surreal-shmup-zpf-launches-next-week-on-the-genesis/] Support our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro], and get email updates every week in our ⁠⁠free newsletter⁠⁠ [https://gamingretro.substack.com/]. Subscribe to our podcast You can find the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7oGjuNmNJnpxvgUHtmOWOA] and the following services: * ⁠Gaming Retro on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia/id1831089557] * ⁠Gaming Retro on Amazon Music⁠ [https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/59856d9a-3237-4748-a3d2-71df61a4918e/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia] …and I'm adding new podcast places as and when requested. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and appreciative rating on Apple Podcasts. This helps me to reach more listeners and expand the scope of the show. Let me know if you have left a review, and I might read it out on the show…