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Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

Arcade Attack
Worms
Team17
War Of the Worlds
The Terminator
Shenmue
Light Guns
Video Games
Martyn Brown
Andy Davidson
Jeff Wayne
Sega
Arcade Games
Christmas Movies
Resident Evil
Mega Drive
Playstation
Dungeons and Dragons
Dreamcast
Orson Welles
Nintendo

A lively, accessible and entertaining fortnightly retro gaming podcast from Keith, Adrian, Dylan and James @ www.arcadeattack.co.uk. We will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or whatever else may take our fancy!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes333Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

One more from the archives before we return in a fortnight with an absolute humdinger of an episode.

Speaking of humdingers, this is one of our favourite ever chats from the AA vaults. SEGA legend and 6th member of Arcade Attack, the late and great ... more

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Another fantastic interview from the archives to keep you going until our return in the autumn.

For our 50th epsisode almost seven years ago, we welcomed SEGA legend and retro gaming god Al Nilsen to the show.

One of the integral cogs in the SEGA m... more

In late 2024 we sadly lost retro gaming legend Martyn Brown - the co-founder of Team17 who helped establish some of our favourite (mostly Amiga-based) franchises such as Body Blows, Worms and Alien Breed.

Back in 2022 he was kind enough to give Adri... more

As some of you may know, we're now on a short break for the summer holidays. To tide you over until autumn/fall we're going to release some of our favourite interviews from our back catalogue.

He's best known for his outstanding work on the Turrican... more

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Recent Guests

Martyn Brown
Co-founder of Team17
Team17
Episode: Re-rewind - Martyn Brown interview (2022) - Team17 co-founder
Chris Huelsbeck
A gaming music legend known for creating soundtracks for classic video games including Turrican and Resident Evil 2.
Episode: Re-rewind - Chris Huelsbeck interview (2018) - Gaming Music Legend
Andy Davidson
Creator of the game Worms
Episode: The Creation of Worms - Andy Davidson Interview
Jason Bradbury
Television presenter known for The Gadget Show
Episode: Jason Bradbury Interview - The Gadget Show Legend & Gaming & Tech Icon

Hosts

Keith
Host and gaming expert with a deep knowledge of retro games, often sharing personal insights and nostalgic memories.
James
Co-host and commentator known for his engaging commentary and personal anecdotes related to gaming.
Adrian
Co-host and gaming specialist, often diving into detailed discussions on games' mechanics and narratives.
Dylan
Co-host and gaming enthusiast with a passion for exploring gaming history and memorable moments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Gaming nostalgia at its finest

    A belter of a show, I stumbled on this little gem whilst searching for a double dragon related podcast. I found you guys and was hooked. The topics brought me back to my childhood, visiting the video shops early 90s, trying to find 20p coins for the arcade machines that greeted me on entering, only to be met with the crowd gathering round the cool kids dominating the machines literally and figuratively, epitomising winner stays on. Sometimes watching was better than playing and in this case, li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaz908
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Good fun

    All the hosts are funny and informative, especially about arcade and other retro games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScribdSucks
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best pods

    Well what can I say, so glad the guys are back as their top class pod was missed. Great interviews, great conversations and information with all the guys having their own opinions and thoughts on the topics. And the best part is just the guys personalities and banter. Just great 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LukeT84
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Good Mates Discuss Retro Gaming

    It’s back with a vengeance!! Good to have one of my fave pods back in my ears.

    It’s great hearing the memories and discussions of the Arcade Attack crew, always takes me back to the wonder years of gaming. Gaz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gazvgfc
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast!

    I really enjoyed your interview with David Doak. Fantastic work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bleh153
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners express concern over occasional off-topic discussions that may diverge from the main gaming subject matter.
The show is praised for its nostalgia-inducing topics that resonate with listeners' own gaming experiences and childhood memories.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous discussions among the hosts, which create a friendly atmosphere akin to hanging out with friends.
Interviews with industry figures are highlighted as a strength, providing insights and interesting perspectives about the gaming world.

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Re-rewind - Chris Huelsbeck interview (2018) - Gaming Music Legend
Q: What advice would you give anyone looking to enter the music or video game industry?
He advises that if there's passion and talent, one should go for it, while also emphasizing the importance of being honest about one's abilities and pursuing education and training in the field.
Re-rewind - Chris Huelsbeck interview (2018) - Gaming Music Legend
Q: What are your biggest inspirations when working on video game music?
Chris draws inspiration from numerous sources, including synthesizer legends, pop music from the 80s, film scores, and especially from Japanese arcade style games.
Re-rewind - Chris Huelsbeck interview (2018) - Gaming Music Legend
Q: How did you get into the video game industry?
Chris mentions that he started out by getting a Commodore 64, which ignited his interest in both music and games. He dove into programming, learned assembly language, and began composing music, which ultimately led him to develop music for video games.
The Creation of Worms - Andy Davidson Interview
Q: How did it feel to see Worms succeed?
It hasn't sunk in completely, but I feel proud that it became a game enjoyed by many across generations.
The Creation of Worms - Andy Davidson Interview
Q: What was the initial ideas for Worms?
It started from simple artillery games I played, like 'Artillery', with a focus on landscape generators.

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