Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

The first in our 'The Best Year in Gaming' series focuses on a very special year, 1998. Adrian chats through some of the biggest and baddest titles that graced our consoles that year. And of course, a sad farewell to the console range of our favourite company is discussed. Someone please pass the tissues... Also, in this episode Dean promised to randomly select someone who subscribes to our YouTube channel, likes and comment on this video and will create a lovely personalised piece of artwork of their choice! This could be a picture of Mario and Sonic playing Bubsy on the Jaguar, or a picture of Waluigi holding aloft the World Cup - the choice is yours! Please subscribe to Arcade Attack's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6cTE7T1yiBMdrb6qcrRXw And like and comment on The Best Year in Gaming 1998 video found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4LKFYwiry4 Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy

Yes, Fable is THAT old. Peter Molyneux's pioneering action/adventure/RPG game set a new benchmark for the genre when it was released in 2004. Its hype led to it being tagged by many as the "disappointment of the year" but it was still worthy of the praise it received at the time. James covers the game's development, best bits and critical reception in this mammoth episode. Search our back catalogue for an interview with Fable designer Mark Webley. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Brian Colin is the creator of Rampage, General Chaos, Xenophone and Arch Rivals. The arcade legend shares some amazing stories about life at Bally/Midway and how against the odds he bought the iconic Rampage to the arcades! He also talks about creating General Chaos and has some exclusive and exciting news on a potential sequel. Brian also reflects on what it was like being on the Rampage movie set and shares some great stories of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and lots more in-between! Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique. Please check out the Arcade Attack homepage for all our retro reviews, podcasts, interviews and lots

Cliff Bleszinski's Gears of War took gaming warfare to a new level. The Epic (see what we did there? ;)) tale of Marcus Fenix and his quest for redemption has led to many sequels and it being one of the biggest online franchises to date. James tackles the initial game's conception and what makes the solo campaign and online modes so enjoyable. With plenty of trivia thrown in to boot, Gears fans, you're not gonna wanna miss this. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

I'm amazed we got through this one in one piece. Pretty much every member of the AA podcast and web crews chucked their top 10 PS1 games into Adrian's hat and the result is probably the most definitive (not) top 25 PS1 games ever. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Learn all about how heavyweight boxing game Knockout Kings was developed - from some of the title's key developers. Industry legends Erik Wahlberg, Dominique Philippine, Steve Coallier & Dexx Dorris reflect back on this popular series and how they helped create a knockout hit. This in-depth and fun roundtable chat reveals some great stories about working with Muhammad Ali and other heavyweight boxers, some great Easter eggs, and whether a new Knockout Kings could be on the horizon! Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

We really do spoil you BioShock fans don't we? To follow up last month's interview with Ken Levine, the game's lead designer Paul Hellquist kindly joined us to chat about his illustrious career that also includes SWAT 4 and the amazing Borderlands. Want to know what it was like creating these games and working with the likes of Ken Levine and Randy Pitchford? Listen on... Here is a link to our chat with Ken Levine: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ken-levine-bioshock-interview/ And our BioShock chat: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/bioshock-podcast/ Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Wanna hear some Brits talking about American Football while sounding vaguely like they know what they're talking about? Well you've come to the right place! After Christmas last year, the sport bid a sad farewell to the legend John Madden. So on the eve of Superbowl LVI we thought it only right to pay tribute to a great coach, presenter, and leader of the renowned Madden video game series. More about the man himself, how great the early games were, how challengers to the crown fell by the wayside and the sorry state of today's Madden games all covered in this 80-minute chat. Links: John Madden Best Announcing Moments - YouTube  The Sad Decline of the Madden NFL Series - YouTube  Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective r

I think the title says it all. Our pal Todd tied us, gagged us, and locked us in a rather questionable Travelodge to bring you his favourite SNES soundtracks. And we're glad he did. No spoilers, just jump on in and enjoy. Todd makes great vids. Don't believe us? Check out his YouTube channel - The Top Loader - YouTube And you can also follow him on Twitter @ The Top Loader (@The_Top_Loader) / Twitter Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Ed Rotberg is a true Atari legend and created the world's first FPS with his masterpiece Battlezone! Ed shares all about the development of Battlezone and how the game led to him being approached by the US army to work on a 'game' for military purposes. Ed also reflects on the Polybius rumours and why he chose to leave Atari. He also shares details about his time working at 3DO and lots more details about his illustrious career. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.  

Is Batman Returns a good movie? Were the licensed games any good? Dyl and the gang attempt to answer these questions and many more. As well as the film, we tackle a thumping 16-bit beat em up, a limp 8-bit game that's far too easy and a very purple 16-bit game made slightly better by the presence of the Batmobile. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Adrian's persistence pays off in a big way as he finally got to chat to industry legend Ken Levine! The BioShock legend answers questions about its origins, influences, the truth behind the (BioShock) movie and much more. He also discusses his failed screenplay career, how everything at Irrational Games started with System Shock 2, how BioShock Infinite negatively impacted his health, what he's up to at Ghost Story Games and much, much more. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

The Atari legend was responsible for some of the 2600's biggest hits including the Missile Command port and the addictive Demon Attack. Adrian also quizzes him on Night Trap and much, much more. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Yes, we missed it, but better to pay tribute later rather than never! The boys have a good chat about the original PC-in-a-box, the Xbox. Microsoft's huge (literally) "console" didn't sell as well as you'd think, but its stellar library coupled with better performance and the amazing Xbox Live means it has a special place in our hearts. The games, the conception, the legacy - all discussed in this week's podcast. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

We wish you all a wonderful festive season! In this week's pod, the boys get to rummage around in Dylan's box for some retro gaming "goodies", James shares some of his Christmas memories and we have a chat about what Christmas 2021 may mean for younger generations. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

We're making James work hard for his (no) money! He's rounded up some intriguing retro gaming news stories for your entertainment. A certain Nintendo console is 15 years old; a certain popular 90s UK gaming show makes a return, a cartoon return for an earthy fellow is mooted and much, much more in this 50-minute bonanza. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Akira Kitamura's 'Mega Man' has proven to be a very successful franchise for Nintendo but was that always the case? James has fond memories of the loveable robot assistant come robot assassin so he's here to chat about his first outings, what made those games so great, that lovely (and extremely accurate) box art and what Mega Man has done for gaming in general. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

We've somehow been around for five years and never actually spoken about Street Fighter 2 the game. So to mark our anniversary, Dylan rounded up a bit of trivia and a lot of chat about arguably the most important one on one fighting game ever made. The boys chip in with their opinion on favourite SF2 memories, characters, backdrops, versions and of course, that amazing soundtrack. Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

A man who needs no introduction, Ed Annunziata brought us the magnificent Ecco the Dolphin as well as classics such as Kolibri and Vectorman. Thanks to our amazing friend Michael for putting Adrian in touch with Ed to deliver this fascinating, mammoth SEGA chat. Ed also talks about his inspirations behind his hit titles, such as how a chance encounter with a friendly hummingbird inspired Kolibri. He also talks about the future of Ecco the Dolphin, making Vectorman, Three Dirty Dwarves, Mr. Bones and his reflections of working at SEGA.  Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

Ken Levine's mammoth FPS BioShock took us to the darkest depths of eerie Rapture in what is one of the greatest games ever made, we all concur! So what makes it special? Adrian's here with stories of the game's development, gameplay and lots of spoilers as we discuss the game's amazing decision-driven (to an extent) plot. But is it better than Bio Dome? Better listen to find out! Like what we do? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.