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Now displaying: 2022
Dec 26, 2022

Mads and Chris return to game club action and take a deep dive into the Sensible Software classic, Wizball. They also catch up on what they've been up to and make a special announcement about the future of the game club. 

Special thanks to Mark leither for cleaning up the image of Wizball used on our cover. Checkout Mark’s Ko-Fi page at https://ko-fi.com/markleither

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

 

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Dec 18, 2022

The RA gang are joined by some very special guests to engage in mortal combat once more in the first ever 8 Bit Wars Christmas Edition. Who will be the glorious victor?

Special thanks to Scott Pearson for his amazing artwork for this episodes cover!

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

 

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Nov 12, 2022

Dean Swain talk's to arcade collector Alex Crowley about the opening of the Arcade Archive Musuem and what we can expect to play when we visit.

For more information on the Arcade Archive, visit Alex's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OWLT509

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Nov 6, 2022

In this episode Chris and Mads don their football jerseys and try to save the world cup from alien interference in Soccer Kid for the Amiga.

Special thanks to Mark leither for cleaning up the image of Soccer Kid used on our cover. Checkout Mark's Ko-Fi page at https://ko-fi.com/markleither

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Nov 3, 2022

Dean, Chris & Steve get nostalgic once again about the 1990's and this time look at 90's TV and reveal what they got up to on their nights out. Plus, Steve ventures to Blackpool for Play Expo 2022!

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Oct 28, 2022

In an bizzare experiment that goes horribly wrong, Matt & Steve swap voices with Mads & Chris whilst trying to pick some Commodore 64 games for the November Games Club shortlist.

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Oct 11, 2022

In this episode our resident RPG experts, Mads and Chris, give the chant on the Black Isle 1999 classic, Planescape: Torment.

Like the stunning artwork on this episodes cover? It's by Sergio Strano. Checkout Sergio's work on his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/sergio.strano/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O’Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas Scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

 

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Sep 26, 2022

In this episode Chris and Mads are back to try to find some gems amongst an ocean of stones as they pick a shortlist of Amiga platformers for our game club game for October 2022.

Like the artwork on this episodes cover? Great, checkout more great art by Jmanvelez at https://www.deviantart.com/jmanvelez

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech1
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Sep 18, 2022

Steve Erickson, Chris Worthington and Dean Swain get nostalgic for the decade that gave us virtual pets, pagers and the Sony PlayStation. It's the 1990's!

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech1
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Aug 13, 2022

In this episode we learn the sad truth about Mads’ lacklustre gaming skills as we dive into PlayStation 2 “classic” Devil May Cry.

Like the artwork used on this episode’s cover? It was created by ThePixman. You can visit his Deviantart page at  https://www.deviantart.com/thepixman

Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible.

Nick Smith
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Damon Crockett
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Alec Plint
Mikes Retro Tech
Derek Young
Dave Velociraptor
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
SiEC
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Axeman
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

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