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Title: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 03, 2015, 19:01:05 PM
Podcast 48 : Tutankham

Why  oh  why  oh  why  did  we  play  Toot  'n'  Crap?  Surely  no  one  likes  this  one?  Victor  and  Shaun  drown  their  poop  game  sorrows  by  celebrating  the  opening  of  the  new  Arcade  Club  premises  in  Bury.   Victor  drove  500  ...  Continue  reading  →

Source: Podcast 48 : Tutankham (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 17, 2015, 19:00:26 PM
Podcast 49 : Batsugun

Fisticuffs ahead with the hosts! One loves, one does not – the mighty Batsugun! Victor visited Alex to check out a very rare old Nintendo pcb and Shaun has been to the Leeds iPlayGaming. Both have been fiddling with arcade ... Continue reading →

Source: Podcast 49 : Batsugun (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 21, 2015, 01:00:51 AM
Podcast 4 : Sky Skipper

We are rescuing Magic Kingdom residents from the headphone wearing huge apes with baseball bats! I wonder what they’re listening to? Come back Walter Day â€" we need you! Where has Twin Galaxies gone? Will we ever get anywhere close … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 4 : Sky Skipper (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 21, 2015, 13:00:25 PM
Podcast 5 : Super Glob

Help us guide our favorite blue Glob to munch some tasty snacks.  Careful not to run into any of the wild animals.  How wild are pigs and frogs anyway? We find out that a Gyruss upright cab WON’T fit in … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 5 : Super Glob (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 22, 2015, 01:01:04 AM
Podcast 6 : Bosconian

One of us has been to the Computer Spiele Museum in Berlin, while the other has been hard at restoring an under appreciated Nintendo classic. Alas, both of us were caught doing Karaoke last week and a Dino King monitor … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 6 : Bosconian (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 22, 2015, 13:01:01 PM
Podcast 6.5 â€" RGP Mega Meet

On Saturday 22nd February, a crack team of 2 podcasting dumbasses ventured North across the evil enchanted M25 and past many magical service stations to find arcade party Nirvana in the eerie wonderland of Blackburn.  One of the podcasters risked … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 6.5 â€" RGP Mega Meet (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 23, 2015, 01:00:15 AM
Podcast 7 : Rolling Thunder

We find out that some arcade games were actually better on the Famicom / Nes! Even the wii struggles to keep up with a couple of 6809 processors.  We review a game that just keeps on taking… Feedback galore this … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 7 : Rolling Thunder (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: TrekMD on November 23, 2015, 01:03:22 AM
Rolling Thunder is an awesome game, even though it is a tough one!
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 23, 2015, 07:00:49 AM
Podcast 8 : MegaZone

This week we have mainly been playing…Megazone. Possibly the worst game one of us has played so far Victor has re-found his love for DigDug and has just beaten his personal best, while Alex has been a roving interviewer. Also … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 8 : MegaZone (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 23, 2015, 19:00:26 PM
Podcast 9 : Rescue

We’ve travelled to Middle Earth in a magical mystery machine on strict arcade podcasting business, plucked stranded paratroopers out of perilous waters and messed about on Famicoms this week.  Victor even went back to revisit a vile game (it’s still … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 9 : Rescue (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: Greyfox on November 23, 2015, 19:04:15 PM
One of my most and cherished arcade games I absolutely loved to play in the arcades and then when it was poorly ported to the Atari ST I didn't care, if it had Rolling Thunder attached to the name that was a enough for me, and a great post to post on my 4000th post :)

I'm straight off to listen to it.
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 24, 2015, 01:00:48 AM
Podcast 10 : I, Robot

Yay!!! â€" Our triumphant return to a milestone podcast! (it’s only been a fortnight, dumbass.) It’s has been 2 weeks, but “Real Life â,,¢â€� has been getting in the way of game playing and we’re itching to get back in … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 10 : I, Robot (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 24, 2015, 13:00:47 PM
Podcast 11 : Iron Horse

Yee Har!  Howdy Pardners! We’ve been fisting, whipping and shooting bad guys in the face this week â€" and all on a British Rail train! Well, not quite â€" maybe in our minds? Love the buffet car level… A Nintendo Bar … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 11 : Iron Horse (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 25, 2015, 01:01:06 AM
Podcast 12 : Jumping Jack

It’s been a while, but! â€" The South Coast Slam and PLAY Blackpool has happened (both were awesome)  The North has been visited by one of us (and arcade machines were found in all locations above!) All of this and … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 12 : Jumping Jack (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 25, 2015, 13:00:10 PM
Podcast 13 : Bomb Jack

We’ve been flying around defusing bombs in our underpants & capes and avoiding feckin’ metal birds! Victor has now completed ‘Super 3D Laminate Floor Simulator’, after using multiple continues to do so.  Still, more fun than Megazone or Rolling Thunder, … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 13 : Bomb Jack (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 25, 2015, 19:00:18 PM
Podcast 14 : Last Resort

Is this our Last Resort â€" or just the Neogeo game we’ve been playing this week? (among others â€" yay for games!) Lots of stuff coming up arcade wise and a trip to America & Canada for one of us … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 14 : Last Resort (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 26, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
Podcast 15 : Tazzmania

Oh â€" we’ve found a hard game this time, but we’re split on it’s merits! The protagonist has a wiggly bottom! He also seems to be in the nude except for a fetching pair of boots and a gun? We … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 15 : Tazzmania (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 26, 2015, 13:01:13 PM
Podcast 16 : Don’t Pull!

Pet Shop Ten Pence Arcade Boys??? Jeez! We play as cutesy rabbits and squirrels squishing blobs and dragons. Hey ho, just another day at the office. Looks like quite a few peeps have been playing this one along with us … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 16 : Don’t Pull! (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 27, 2015, 01:00:14 AM
Podcast 17 : U.N. Defense Force : Earth Joker

Over the past few weeks, NERG and ARC-AID have occurred, Victor is getting excited about his American ‘vacation’, oh and we played U.N. Defense Force (briefly…) Damn those clouds. A few scattered mini interviews in this one and we vow … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 17 : U.N. Defense Force : Earth Joker (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 27, 2015, 07:01:02 AM
Podcast 18 : Donkey Kong 3

Not Dk, not Dk Jr, but the third installment of Kong â€" it’s Donkey Kong 3! Victor is back from the US with tons of Arcade Time â,,¢ under his belt and tons to talk about, while Alex has been … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 18 : Donkey Kong 3 (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 27, 2015, 19:00:34 PM
Podcast 19 : Q*Bert

We’ve been bouncing around pyramids avoiding dopey looking purple snakes and back to front guys, while trying to grab green dudes with shades on. ??? â€" Yes! â€" we’ve been playing Q*Bert and it’s a fine game indeed. Alex has … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 19 : Q*Bert (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 28, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
Podcast 20 : Naughty Boy

Naughty, naughty â€" very naughty!  Chuck rocks at yellow duck dolphins and run away!  Set fire to stuff! We’ve been playing at horrid little children this week, as well as moon lighting on another podcast (well, one of us) We … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 20 : Naughty Boy (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 28, 2015, 07:00:57 AM
Podcast 21 : Pang

Pang! Pop! Aaargh! That’s the noise coming from our games rooms this week. Alex has a fully working near mint Sheriff and Victor has made room for some new cabs? Some developments and changes coming to the Ten Pence Arcade … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 21 : Pang (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 28, 2015, 19:00:49 PM
Podcast 21.5 : Nintendo Special

Ninty is 125 years old! Mario doesn’t look a day over 29! We delve into Nintendo’s strange past and speak about our favourite era â€" the 70s, 80s (and maybe a little bit of the 90s too) Don’t get space … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 21.5 : Nintendo Special (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 29, 2015, 01:01:49 AM
Podcast 22 : Raiden II

Shmup! Shoot ’em up or even Shoot them up old bean, whatever you prefer, just keep pressing FIRE. Darn those deadly stinky tanks… Play Manchester has just been and we have a new co host. We are also now a … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 22 : Raiden II (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 29, 2015, 13:00:55 PM
Podcast 23 : Rygar

This week we try to beat a Dominatrix, sorry â€" The Dominator (with a yo yo) ??? Shaun’s been hard at the yo yo and Victor struggled with Pterodactyls carrying horned beasts.  A new fantasy arcade has also been created … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 23 : Rygar (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 30, 2015, 01:02:27 AM
Podcast 24 : Sonson

Sonson Flyer Sonson Playthru Sonson GameFAQS Interview With Yoshiki Okamoto Arcade Club Batcave (Blackburn) Shaun’s Birthday Cakes Diagamblic’s Soundcloud Odyssey 2 Deathrace (Atari Age) Mame on an Internet Browser Hammer Away Sega Prototype Luigi’s Mansion Arcade Game Virtual Arcade With … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 24 : Sonson (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 30, 2015, 13:00:13 PM
Podcast 25 : Space Invaders

This show we give listeners their very own number, Shaun has probably O.D’d on cold n flu medicine and Victor has a new arcade machine! Bump, bump, bump, bump â€" pew! pew! and inevitably BANG! We enjoy Space Invaders for … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 25 : Space Invaders (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on November 30, 2015, 19:01:01 PM
Podcast 26 : Star Force

This week’s show is dedicated to the genius Ralph H. Baer. RIP Thank you Ralph, for all you gave us. LINK Space Patroller ‘Final Star’ takes off!! Oh yes, a bit of a shooter this show! Secrets galore and neither … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 26 : Star Force (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 01, 2015, 07:01:03 AM
Podcast 27 : Pulsar

Oh, it’s a merry jumbo holiday season podcast.  Some could even call it a bumper edition! We have an old mate on for some arcade chat and to tell us about his usual awesome pickups.  Also an interview with our … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 27 : Pulsar (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 01, 2015, 19:00:38 PM
Podcast 28 : Eyes

Oh, here we are again! A new year and new games to play from the arcade.  Er, no maybe not.  New games from 20 and 30 years ago!  I’ll take that! We have been giving ‘Eyes’ the eye this week … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 28 : Eyes (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 02, 2015, 01:02:09 AM
Podcast 29 : Block Hole aka Quarth

  We have taken this oppurtunity to blast blocks at other blocks in space. It would have been rude not to.  It’s a listener pick this time and it’s a kinda upside down o vision Tetris thingy.  That’s a technical … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 29 : Block Hole aka Quarth (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 02, 2015, 13:00:12 PM
Podcast 30 : Dig Dug

Oh yes! â€" An all time favourite of Victor’s. We play little smurf like fellas, happily exploding sub terranean tomatoes and cretinous dragons with our wiggly pumps! A certain cab that hasn’t had a monitor for ages has suddenly got … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 30 : Dig Dug (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 02, 2015, 19:00:42 PM
Podcast 31 : Wonder Boy

Wunderbar! Sorry, no â€" Wonderboy.  A yellow haired little fella with legs that do 90 to the dozen!  Lob axes at snails, jump over indigenous blue people! …Fall off clouds and into the sea… MORE DEATH RACE RESTORATION! We are … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 31 : Wonder Boy (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 03, 2015, 01:01:38 AM
Podcast 32 : Vulgus

Vulgus Vulgaris â€" A common shooter or classic gem?  WE DECIDE! Some trigger fingers galore here, while still enjoying a simple shooter. Some may even say pure (we say that) Shaun plays on mame, Victor plays a pcb with wonky … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 32 : Vulgus (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 03, 2015, 13:00:19 PM
Podcast 33 : Marchen Maze

Victor has been to see the biggest personal arcade collection in the country, Shaun has been playing Space Harrier on a mahoosive screen and we’ve both given the bizarre lickle game Marchen Maze a wee bit of love, but plopped … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 33 : Marchen Maze (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 04, 2015, 01:00:24 AM
Podcast 33.5 : Toaplan Special

This is a Toaplan special, between our usual podcasts, where Shaun presents his love for all things Toaplan â€" with Victor interjecting every now and again 😀 I say ‘love’ â€" Toaplan did release about 2 crappers too… Podcast Notes … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 33.5 : Toaplan Special (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 04, 2015, 13:00:22 PM
Podcast 34 : Time Pilot

It’s been a while and we’ve been up to loads! â€" Heart Of Gaming in Acton, 4 Quarters Arcade Bar in Peckham, Arcade Club in Haslingden, 8 Bit Flip, Pixel Lust II, Chassis Arcade in Copenhagen as well as playing … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 34 : Time Pilot (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 04, 2015, 19:00:30 PM
Podcast 35 : Green Beret aka Rush ‘n’ Attack

Stabby, stabby, stabby! Guide your Green Beret special forces beef cake to rescue the prisoners! Avoid MODs, rabid poodles and mini choppers to free your comrades. This week’s podcast is a multiple ping podcast â€" Ooooh, you lucky listeners, you! … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 35 : Green Beret aka Rush ‘n’ Attack (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 05, 2015, 01:01:22 AM
Podcast 36 : Lunar Rescue

    We’ve been rescuing Loony Astrodroids, painting Death Race, drinking from Frogger mugs and one lucky beggar has been up to all sorts at PLAY Blackpool. New cabs coming to both hosts! Shaun also has a chat with the … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 36 : Lunar Rescue (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 05, 2015, 13:00:08 PM
Podcast 37 : 1942

Squadron leader Holley and rear gunner Virtvic take to the skies with the aim of ending the war with millions of aeroplanes, well, 32 levels of the sneaky flying blighters! Shaun is already a millionaire on this game, but will … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 37 : 1942 (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 05, 2015, 19:00:57 PM
Podcast 38 : Volfied

This week we have been playing Volfied (well, ONE of us has!) Victor’s Asteroids cabaret is operational (Yay!) Shaun interviews Adam Pratt from the Arcade Heroes website. In this episode, some adept editing had to be done to remove Shaun’s … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 38 : Volfied (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 06, 2015, 01:02:11 AM
Podcast 39 â€" Jump Bug

Shaun Practising Outrun Before Breakfast We’ve been all over the place this episode! â€" Cambridge, for the Arc Aid 3 mini event and Gateshead for NERG 3.  An excellent time was had by all, the hosts of this podcast messed … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 39 â€" Jump Bug (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 06, 2015, 13:01:00 PM
Podcast 40 : Viewpoint

Ok, someone was silly enough to choose a game that is harder than Satan’s balls and tougher than concrete nails dipped in Kryptonite.  That person has been dealt with.  The Ten Pence Arcade Podcast does not do hard games. We’re … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 40 : Viewpoint (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 07, 2015, 01:03:04 AM
Podcast 41 : Kicker aka Shao-Lin’s Road

As the Beastie Boys say ‘KICK IT!’ We kick the shizz out of anything that moves this time â€" including delicious plates of dinner, right in the face! There is definitely NO talk of biscuits on this podcast (probably) We … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 41 : Kicker aka Shao-Lin’s Road (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 07, 2015, 13:01:17 PM
Podcast 42 : Bump ‘n’ Jump aka Burnin’ Rubber

This week we play Flump n Grump (as Victor wants to call it) Jump over broken bridges, avoid crazy drivers â€" sounds like the Hammersmith flyover! We promise there will be no more biscuit talk.  Maybe we’ll sideline into crisps … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 42 : Bump ‘n’ Jump aka Burnin’ Rubber (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 08, 2015, 01:00:23 AM
Podcast 43 : Halley’s Comet

We have been pew-pewing to save the Earth and the Jupiter and even the Plato? Bullets a go go in this game and one of us has his first taste of a newborn cabinet’s pitter patter of joystick clicks in … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 43 : Halley’s Comet (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 08, 2015, 13:00:14 PM
Podcast 44 : Mr. Driller

We’re all in pink and baby blue this time and we’ve been bashing blocks with our tiny drills! Don’t get squished and keep breathing! Victor gets to talk to a new ‘perfect’ TG world champion about a phenomenon that happened … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 44 : Mr. Driller (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 09, 2015, 01:01:21 AM
Podcast 45 : Snow Bros

We have been lobbing snow at each other via twitter and drove a zillion miles to attend the Eurocade 2015 event in Ridderkerk in The Netherlands.We even went to the Zoo in Rotterdam â€" saw ‘Hate Beaks’ and polar bears!!! … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 45 : Snow Bros (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 09, 2015, 13:00:38 PM
Podcast 46 : Sunset Riders

We check out the rootin’est tootin’est gun slingin’ varmint shootin’ game from Konami â€" Sunset Riders.  Someone likes it someone does NOT.  Hmmm… Victor’s Death Race now has a centred picture and Shaun is officially the 5th best shmupper in … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 46 : Sunset Riders (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 10, 2015, 01:00:50 AM
Podcast 46.5 â€" Play Expo Audio Diary

It’s mostly Shaun on this episode as Victor has been spending some quality anniversary time with Mrs Ten Pence. (Sub)Normal service will be resumed next week. Friends from the Expo: RGDS Podcast Maximum Power Up Podcast Dreamcast Junkyard Dream Pod … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 46.5 â€" Play Expo Audio Diary (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 10, 2015, 07:01:07 AM
Podcast 47 : Uncle Poo

Old Uncle Poo has been coming for quite some time (parp) and now he’s here. Skatin’ and poopin’ to gather diamonds and cash sacks.  Dump on that daft mole, wonky cat and snake in a hat! No, we’re not mad, … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 47 : Uncle Poo (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 10, 2015, 19:00:31 PM
Podcast 48 : Tutankham

Why oh why oh why did we play Toot ‘n’ Crap? Surely no one likes this one? Victor and Shaun drown their poop game sorrows by celebrating the opening of the new Arcade Club premises in Bury.  Victor drove 500 … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 48 : Tutankham (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 11, 2015, 01:01:57 AM
Podcast 49 : Batsugun

Fisticuffs ahead with the hosts! One loves, one does not â€" the mighty Batsugun! Victor visited Alex to check out a very rare old Nintendo pcb and Shaun has been to the Leeds iPlayGaming. Both have been fiddling with arcade … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 49 : Batsugun (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 11, 2015, 13:00:56 PM
Podcast 50 : Turtles

Toitles everywhere! Arcade Club (our sponsors) TIMESTAMP Intros and what we’ve been up to â€" 0m 0s Arcade News â€" 29m 57s Pickups â€" 48m 14s Feedback â€" 59m 18s Shoutouts! â€" 1h 20m 35s Tech Tips â€" 1h 22m … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 50 : Turtles (//http)
Title: Re: Ten Pence Arcade
Post by: virtvic on December 15, 2015, 19:00:59 PM
Podcast 51 : Space Launcher

The Revival Winter Warmer made us do it! We simply had to feature it, as it’s such a good game! Getting close to Victor’s USA trip now. Yee â€" har! We tried to get Shaun rammed in the suitcase, but … Continue reading â†'

Source: Podcast 51 : Space Launcher (//http)