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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…
- 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 literall…
- 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…
- 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 covere…
- 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:…
- 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) Ar…
- 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) t…
- 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 ow…
- 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,…
- 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 Go…
- 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 an…
- 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…
- 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 la…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 Cre…
- 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…
- 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 wort…
- 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 titl…
- 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…
- 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 grow…
- 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.twitc…
- 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…
- 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, bu…
- 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 Stars…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 hacke…
- 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 Drisk…
- 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 Legendar…
- 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 Am…
- 344 - RGDS Arcade Gems
Jon joins Drisky as we go through six arcade games chosen by Jon for them both to play through.
- 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 an…
- 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 o…
- 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 Strea…
- 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…
- 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 i…
- 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 g…
- 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 g…
- 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://spectrumcomput…
- 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, consid…
- 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/ Work…
- 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: ht…
- 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_cs…
- 331 - X-Copy Dat Floppy - Volume 2
Ric and Drisky, go through 6 Amiga game recommendations by Ric of Amiga games to try. Will Drisky like them enough to use his blank floppy disks to X-Copy Dat Floppy? Show Links: Weird Dreams: Magazine Preview where Ric first saw and fell…
- 330 - Piracy
The boys sail the high seas and chat all about gaming piracy and the many retro memories Show Links: Commercial Breaks Doc (Rise & Fall of Imagine): https://youtu.be/ZoDh61sgCOg Wardner : Pete Hahn https://youtu.be/pOo9PzTl8U4?si=CoGz7.. .…
- 329 - Halloween Special - ZX Spooktrum : Homebrew of Horror
It's the spooky season and the lads are back for our annual Halloween Special. Yes, Count Driskula and Gorgon King are back and chat about modern homebrew ZX Spectrum games with a macabre twist. The games covered are:- Ghostly Capers (2023…
- 328 - PS2 Deep Cuts
In this episode Drisky and Kingy go delving in deep to the archives of the PS2 and cover a collection of games that are lesser spoken about. The games covered are:- God Hand War of the Monsters Forsaken City Extreme Metal Racing Freedom Fi…
- 327 - Neo-Retro FPS Shooters
Hello and Welcome to another episode of some fragging vicseral full on action as Drisky and Jon take you through some of the best Boomer Shooter or Neo-Retro FPS blasters around to day. So these are modern shooters but love letters to thos…
- 326 - Arcade Hidden Gems - Volume 5 : Antstream Edition
Hello and welcome as Drisky and Kingy talk about Hidden Arcade Gems that are on Antstream service on xbox and PC. Of cours there are many ways to play these games, but this is a great option. Show Notes: https://www.antstream.com/ - Antstr…