Every gamer has been there at some point, loads of games to play for your console and although you try and keep up it's not always possible! In this episode Paul, Phil and Chris sit down to discuss a few of their favourite games they see as hidden gems and may have passed people by.
For anyone reading games magazines in the 80's and 90's Steve Jarratt is well known name. Starting his career working on Zzap 64 he soon went on to be launch editor of many much loved magazines such as Commodore Format, Total!, Edge and many more including Official Playstation Magazine.
The Nintendo GameCube isn't the first console many people think of when it comes to most loved systems but on closer inspection and almost 15 years since it's UK launch it's worth another look. Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, the then exclusive critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 and the much loved Resident Evil Remake all [ … ]
The Nintendo 64 represented one of the most hotly anticipated hardware releases in gaming history when it hit Japanese stores in 1996; and the console caused a stir with its revolutionary controller, iconic console design and reliance on cartridge technology. Initial reviews were almost universally positive and its launch titles were received wit [ … ]
Rare were one of the biggest companies for Nintendo in the SNES and N64 era. From Killer Instinct and Donkey Kong Country on the 16bit giant to Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo Kazooie and many more on the N64, Rare had hit after hit.
Mario, Sonic, Crash, Rayman and many more all seen as platform game icons. There have been loads of great platform games over the years but what is a platformer? Paul and Chris sit down to discuss the genre from the early 8bit days to modern day and how the genre has progressed and developed through the years.
In this latest episode Phil and Chris are joined by guest host Jake Smith ( no relation to Chris ) who was previously on the first Mega Drive podcast episode. We sit down to discuss some more of our favourite Mega Drive games, as well as talking about some of the best games you, the listeners have selected as your favourites.
Wrestling games have been seen as marmite for gamers for years, but love them or hate them, there are loads! This episode Paul, Phil, Chris and special guest Maffew Gregg of popular YouTube channel Botchamania sit down to discuss some of their favourite games.
The Playstation 2 is one of the most popular consoles off all time. With so many fantastic games released for it there was something for everyone. There were new games series’ released that are still going strong today such as Devil May Cry, Ratchet and Clank, God Of War and more. Not only were new IP established titles such as Gran Turismo, Gran [ … ]
Founded in 1984 Gremlin Graphics were one of the biggest British software houses before being bought by Infogrames in 1999. Many memorable games were released for 8, 16 and 32bit systems, Monty Mole, Lotus, Zool, Loaded and many more. In this episode Paul chats to Mark Hardisty, author of upcoming book, A Gremlin In The Works and also joined by [ … ]
With a history reaching back over 20 years, id Software has cemented itself as one of the premier developers when it comes to first person shooters. Doom revitalised the genre and the legacy of that game in particular needs no introduction. But what of the other titles in the id Software library?
Join the RetroCollect Squad as they discuss our gaming past in the all new RetroCollect FM - Retro Gaming Podcast.
Join the RetroCollect Squad as they talk their way through the wonderful world of retro gaming.
