Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

WARNING: This interview includes swearing and themes that are not appropriate for children. DOUBLE WARNING: Don't let the kids hear this! Cliff Bleszinski (aka CliffyB) is the legendary game designer best known for his work on the Unreal and Gears of War franchises while at Epic Games. After leaving Epic in 2012, he co-founded Boss Key Productions which released LawBreakers. In this no-holds-barred interview, Cliff reflects on the highs of Jazz Jackrabbit, working on Unreal titles and of course, creating the Gears of War series. He also talks about the Gears of War movie, his favourite games, how he "hates" Hideo Kojima, and how the breakdown of his marriage helped inpsire his work. Cliff Bleszinski Twitter: https://x.com/therealcliffyb Cliff Bleszinski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliffBleszinski Control Freak Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Control-Freak/Cliff-Bleszinski/9781797148700 Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

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 Michael Latham. So if you've not heard it before (or you want to enjoy it again), the highlights include Michael covering his time working at Activision (Ghostbusters/Power Drift), meeting (and winning over) Michael Jackson, stopping a buggy Sonic 2 flying out to production, working on many 32X games (three of which were unreleased) and the never-ending battle between SEGA of Japan and SEGA of America. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.  

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 machine of the early 90s, his work ensured that a certain blue hedgehog made the impact he did. Enjoy (or re-enjoy if you listened to us in 2018) 90 minutes of retro bliss! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

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 Adrian an hour of his time to retell some of those amazing stories. So as a tribute to Martyn, here is that interview. Martyn Brown (1967 - 2024) Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

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 games but you'll have heard his excellent music scores in many, many other places. Adrian chatted to the legend that is Chris Huelsbeck! Originally released in 2018. Check out https://chrishuelsbeck.bandcamp.com/ to see what Chris is up to these days! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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 think the title speaks for itself. Enjoy almost two hours of the gang discussing one of the greatest movies ever made. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

On this latest edition of the AA Sound Test we check out a selection of aural delights from a family of consoles that, at least here in the UK, were a total mystery to us back in the 80s & 90s. From Batman to Zonk, from chiptunes to CD quality audio, join us as we take a look at the wide range of sounds created on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Remember the hardest boss you ever fought? Remember those heart-in-mouth moments that will stay with you forever? Well, we've put together a list of the most stressful and heart stopping moments in gaming for your listening pleasure. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Remember when you bought a game and somehow unlocked a whole new game hidden within? Enjoy a rundown of 20 secret games in other video games! Examples include Maniac Mansion in Day of The Tentacle and unlocking Fate of Atlantis within a forgettable Indiana Jones Wii title.  Plus, how does this topic link to a long forgotten pub in Croydon? Listen to find out... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

This has been a long time coming. We finally have a chat about the Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that revived the video gaming industry in the mid-80s and which, to be fair, us at Arcade Attack had little experience of growing up. In these instances a hero is needed, so we called upon unsung AA-hero Andy (aka UKNESBoy) to assist us in these trying times! Read Andy's fantastic NES work on the site here: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/retro-consoles/nintendo-entertainment-system/ His Popeye review here: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/popeye-nes-review/ Hidden NES gems on the Switch online service here: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/underrated-nes-games-nintendo-switch-online/ And drop him a line on whatever Twitter is known as these days: https://twitter.com/uknesboy Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Join us as we dive into the absolutely massive world of the classic shoot 'em up (Shmup). Right from its humble and somewhat understated beginnings through to the titles and developers that created the greatest genre of gaming the world has ever seen! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

In the inevitable follow up to last week's arbitrary list of some of gamings most beloved sidekicks, it's time to take a look at ten of the most despised. We discuss some of the more predictable entries as well as a few a controversial ones. Join us to find out which characters made the hall of shame... Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

In this week's episode we take a look at the unsung heroes of gaming – those sidekicks and companion characters we couldn't do without! In a break from Arcade Attack tradition we bring you a completely unranked, totally questionable and definitely not definitive list of ten of the greatest sidekicks and companion characters in gaming history. Will your favourite make the cut? Join us and find out... Check out the lovely tees at: https://www.instagram.com/playerclothingltd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVNQ8Ni3PkvQymX723WdOQ Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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 gang give their thoughts on Sonic 3, the movie trilogy as a whole, as well as spitballing some ideas as to what the recently announced Sonic 4 could be. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

In a rare turn of events we've actually managed to record a part 2 to one of our many 'ongoing' series! So fill your pockets with 20p pieces or (insert local currency here) and join us as we hit the arcades to bring you four more games from the Arcade Attack Arcade Archive! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Ulllllaaaaaa!! Join us as we take a ride through all things War of the Worlds from the very beginnings of the idea by the legendary storyteller HG Wells, through all the movie, TV and musical adaptations. And also any and all video games that were made based on the story! So get ready to take on those Martians with us and listen now! Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

On a November day when the snow turned to rain, Ryu Hazuki arrives home just in time to see his father killed by Lan Di, a man Ryu's father obviously knew very well. Ryu attempts to stop Lan Di but is effortlessly beaten to within an inch of his life. After recovering from his injuries Ryu sets out to track down his father's murderer as well as uncover his family's secrets and the mystery of the Phoenix and Dragon mirrors sought by Lan Di. Shenmue is a superb game that incorporates elements of life simulation, adventure, and fighting with light role-playing. But the jewel of the Dreamcast crown faced a rude awakening on its release... The boys from Arcade Attack reflect on Shenmue and why it's so special. Check out our email Q&A with ace translator Jeremy Blaustein here: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/jeremy-blaustein/ Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Against the odds, Andy Davidson created Worms from his bedroom, it would later become one of the best selling games on the Amiga and other consoles.  He faced countless setbacks to get his game on the shelves, from quitting college, to entering a gaming competiton, to finally catching the eye of Team17. Andy reflects on his love for the Amiga and the amazing story of creating Worms, which is amazing and inspirational in equal measure. Enjoy this fun interview with a true gaming legend. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Worms is a classic Team17 turn-based strategy game, where you and a team of worms must wriggle for position and prove who has the biggest arsenal, and yes, I'm including flying sheep and bazookas that even Rambo would be proud of!  The iconic game featured on every platform under the sun and incredibly started life in a teenager's bedroom. A chance opportunity then changed the gaming landscape forever! Hear all about the game and its development and also how the game made Adrian's work experience so memorable... This podcast episode is dedicated to Martyn Brown who sadly passed away just after this episode was recorded. Martyn was the co-founder of Team17 and a true gentleman. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.

Grab your backstage pass and join the Arcade Attack crew as they dive into the wild world of video games inspired by bands and musicians! From rock legends to pop icons, discover the hits, the misses, and the downright bizarre as we explore how music and gaming collide. Fancy discussing this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? The best way to do that is to become a Patreon of ours for only $4/£3 per month. Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack We've plenty of retro gaming video content (if that's your thang) at: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeAttack For our back catalogue of podcasts, blogs, reviews and written interviews please check our website at: https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/ And for all our links including social media and merchandise, please check out our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Arcade_attack 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.