Game the System Podcast Episode 17! Fantastic T-Shirts to give away to you, the readers (http://gamethesystem.co/forum/?p=post%2Ftshirt-giveaway-tell-us-the-next-podcast-battle-to-win-9848844%3Fpid%3D1305459465)! Is River Raid Tournament Edition finally done? A new Twin Galaxies record is born on Ghouls'n Ghosts. John gets involved in a Marvel Fantasy League, and plays Soulcalibur II and Alien Trilogy. Matt watches too much Starcraft, and we play in the first Critical Hit pinball tournament in Sydney!
Ep 16: We Battle and Crown the Best Sega Master System Game! We Also Weigh in on the EmuParadise Shutdown Controversy
We battle and take no prisoners deciding on the best Sega Master System game of all time! Childhood memories were destroyed, friendships frayed, and a clear winner emerges. We also talk about the EmuParadise shutdown controversy and, well, is it really a controversy? Controversy!
Ep 15: New Battle - Best Master System Game! EVO 2018, Deadpool Pinball, Marc Gets a World Record? And Road Redemption
We have chosen our new battleground - the best Master System game! We put forward our nominations. We talk about EVO 2018, the new Deadpool pinball machine from Stern, Matt plays Road Rash inspired Road Redemption, and Marc might have gotten a Ghouls n Ghosts Twin Galaxies world record??
Ep 14: Interview with Netherworld Bar Arcade's Jimmy Nails. Full Wrapup of 2018 Brisbane Pinball Masters. Sonic Mania Plus. We Eat 30 Year Old Donkey Kong Bubble Gum!
We interview Jimmy Nails, co-owner of the amazing Netherworld Bar Arcade in Brisbane. Marc provides an in depth rundown of the 2018 Brisbane Pinball Masters. John's been playing Sonic Mania Plus on the Switch. And we all eat (and presumably survive) 30 year old Donkey Kong bubble gum!
EP 13: We battle to decide the best game released in 1989! As well as Bubble Bobble, Super Monkey Ball, Bayonetta 2, and Opus Magnum
We battle it out to decide the best game released in the year 1989! We also talk about playing Bubble Bobble for the Ten Pence Arcade Podcast competition, Marc finishes Bayonetta 2, Matt plays Opus Magnum, and John gets a taste of Super Monkey Ball on the GameCube!
Ep 12: We play Iron Maiden Pinball, the Battle of the Best Game of 1989, Sega World Sydney, Bayonetta, Batman Returns, and Gauntlet Dark Legacy!
Game the System Podcast Episode 12 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Marc, John and Matt have chosen the next battleground - the best game released in 1989! We all play and discuss the new Stern pinball machine Iron Maiden. There's reminiscing about the Sega World amusement centre in Sydney's Darling Harbour. Marc and John are playing through Bayonetta 2 (and John finishes Bayonetta 1), plus much more including Batman Returns on the Mega CD, and Gauntlet Dark Legacy!
Ep 11: We Decide the Best Beat-Em-Up Game of All Time! Bloodstained Curse of the Moon Review, Sega Mega Drive Classics, and Deadpool Pinball Leaked Pictures!
Game the System Podcast Episode 11 sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au). Marc, John and Matt battle it out and decide the best beat-em-up game of all time! Marc reviews Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. We talk about John's pickup of a Sega MegaCD, the newly released Mega Drive Classics, Matt updates us on his progress with River Raid Tournament Edition, and we talk about the leaked pictures of the new Stern pinball machine Deadpool!
Podcast Episode 10! Bloodstained Curse of the Moon, Horizon Chase Turbo, Neo Geo Mini, Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix, Kaboom, Battle of the Beat-Em-Ups!
Game the System podcast episode 10 now sponsored by 1989 Arcade Bar and Kitchen (1989.com.au)! Marc, Matt and John talk about the Castlevania inspired Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Out Run inspired Horizon Chase Turbo, more news on the Neo Geo Mini, Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix, Matt's favourite game Kaboom, and the ultimate Battle of the Beat-Em-Ups - which is the best of all time!?!
Grab the cast from your favourite podcast blaster - iTunes, Stitcher, and from the Podcast section of the site.
Podcast Episode 9! Neo Geo Mini, PAX Classic Games, Road Rash and the Sega Master System
They're at it again! Marc, John and Matt discuss the rumoured Neo Geo Mini, the future of the PAX Classic Gaming Area, Lord of the Sword and the Sega Master System, Road Rash and Daze Before Christmas on the Mega Drive, new Timezone arcade in Central Park reviewed, the new Elvira pinball machine, Afreeca Starleague and IEM Sydney, and more retro than you can shake a CRT at!
Grab the cast from your favourite podcast blaster - iTunes, Stitcher, and from the Podcast section of the site.
Podcast Episode 8! Billy Mitchell, Total Nuclear Annihilation, and Ready Player One!
Marc, Matt and John sit down once again to talk a whole lotta retro. This time we get stuck into the Billy Mitchell controversy, Mega Drive Mini, Total Nuclear Annihilation, and Ready Player One.
Available on iTunes and Stitcher, and where all good podcasts live (in the cloud somewhere?). Head over to the Podcast section of the site for full show notes.
Game the System Podcast Episode 7!
Episode 7 is here! Marc reviews the C64 Mini, Matt builds a custom PCB, and John gets all introspective and asks why we collect retro. Check out the podcast and full show notes over in the Podcast section of the site!
Podcast Episode 6!
Game the System Podcast Episode 6! Join us as we talk about a bunch of modern games including Resident Evil 7, Halo 5, Burnout Paradise Remastered, and John's adventures on the Nintendo Switch including Stardew Valley. We also talk about the recently announced Iron Maiden pinball machine, and the Commodore 64 Mini.
Head on over to the Podcast section to see full show notes.
We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpgamethesystemcopodcast/game-the-system-podcast
Podcast Episode 5!
Game the System Podcast Episode 5! Hear our thoughts on PAX teaming up with EB Expo, Thunderbirds pinball, P3 Multimorphic pinball, New Zealand Pincade, and the top 30 systems of all time as voted by RetroGamer Magazine readers!
Head on over to the Podcast section to see full show notes.
We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpgamethesystemcopodcast/game-the-system-podcast
Game the System Podcast Episode 4!
Game the System Podcast Episode 4! Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst talking about all things gaming.
We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpgamethesystemcopodcast/game-the-system-podcast
Show notes:
Mark Williams’ epic board game thread - http://gamethesystem.co/forum/?p=post%2Ftabletop-games-board-card-roleplaying-9641893
California Games (1987) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Games
Prince of Persia (1989) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia_(1989_video_game)
Nidhogg (2014) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nidhogg_(video_game)
ESPN Extreme Games (1995) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Extreme_Games
PUBG (Player Unknown’s Battle Grounds) (2017) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayerUnknown%27s_Battlegrounds
Fortnite (2018 Beta) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite
Arcade attack - Al Nilsen interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukUZdR1IMvk
Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker (1990) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Moonwalker
John’s Forum Thread ‘Modern games that don’t suck’ - http://gamethesystem.co/forum/?p=post%2Fcurrent-gen-games-worth-playing-9648916
Games Done Quick - https://gamesdonequick.com/
Halo 5: Guardians (2015): Games Done Quick Speedrun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI6scPDJCVs
Resident Evil 7 (2017) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard
Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins (2006) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Ghosts_%27n_Goblins
Geometry Wars (2005) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geometry_Wars:_Retro_Evolved
Space Giraffe (2007) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Giraffe
Are You Dying to Talk About Games? Retro, Arcade, Modern, Pinball? People Like You Are Already Talking - On the Forum!
If you've been looking for a place to chat with people who love all types of gaming, the conversation has already begun and we want to welcome your voice!
The Game the System Forum has been up for a little while now and it's already packed full of interesting discussion on retro games, pinball, arcade games, modern games, board and table top games, and more. You will also see running journals on projects such as arcade repair, and a rom hack creating a new version of the Atari 2600 game River Raid - turning it into a tournament edition!
It's also the best place to keep up with what's going on with the Podcast, and to ask your questions and provide feedback that we can cover on the show. We'd love to hear from you and talk about the things that you want to hear.
So head on over and join the chat. We want to hear about what YOU play, what you're working on, and what games are capturing your attention these days. That can be all the way back to Game & Watch, and all the way forward to Bayonetta 3. It's all games and we all love talking about them, all the time!
Game the System Podcast Episode 3!
Game the System Podcast Episode 3! Join Marc Bell, John Pansini, and Matthew Tolhurst where we talk about all things gaming.
We are on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/game-the-system-podcast/id1341961411
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpgamethesystemcopodcast/game-the-system-podcast
Show notes:
Intro music from www.bensound.com
M.U.L.E. (2015)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182619/mule-board-game
There was indeed food. I should have trusted my memory. (John)
Eclipse (2011)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipse
Frostgrave (2015)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177354/frostgrave
River Raid T.E. forum thread
https://forum.gamethesystem.co/post/river-raid-tournament-edition-9614404
Atari Age
https://www.atariage.com/
Game and Watch gallery Advance (2002)
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Game-Watch-Gallery-Advance-266760.html
Arcade attack Al Nilsen interview
https://arcadeattackpodcast.podbean.com/e/no-50-al-nilsen-sega-interview/
Checkpoint Organisation
http://checkpoint.org.au/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqU9bYcnYi-yc2tJxCTkDvg
Smurfing definitions
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=smurfing
These definitions are surprisingly different from what I think of as smurfing. Generally in CS people smurf for the fun of beating newbies to the game. (John)
International Flipper pinball association
https://www.ifpapinball.com/
Australian Championship Series News Article
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/australian-pinball-championship-series-held-in-adelaide-for-the-first-time/news-story/c122c1e3bdc3b9965781e7a308b32e54?nk=93e7091982e81b801281bbf63deb6601-1518865719
Alien Pinball
http://www.heighwaypinball.com/
New Podcast! New Forum! New Feature: Sydney's Only Bar-Arcade - 1989!
Game the System is very happy to announce that we have launched three new sections!
We've been a little quiet of late as we have worked on plans to shift focus from competitive pinball and to all things gaming: retro, modern games, arcade games, pinball, board games, table top, anything that people play! Additionally, we wanted to change our approach from news and events, to a connected gaming community. And what does that mean?
Head on over to the Podcast section to listen to our brand new gaming podcast. Listen to Marc Bell, John Pansini and Matthew Tolhurst discuss all things gaming. We plan to release a new podcast every two weeks or there abouts, so subscribe via iTunes or Stitcher and join the conversation!
The Forum section does what it says on the box - a community discussion around all things gaming. Here you can keep up with the podcasts we release, the features, and all the things that the wonderful gaming community are up to. Don't hesitate to join the discussion, there's already heaps of content in there waiting for your opinion!
Expanding our view of people that play has always been our long term goal, and now are finally doing just that! The Play section is all about where people play, and the people that love these places. Our first feature is the one and only 1989 Arcade Bar & Kitchen in Newtown, Sydney - literally Sydney's ONLY bar-arcade!
Game the System Launching New and Exciting Things Soon!
In just a few short weeks we will have much to talk about, and everyone will join the conversation. Stay tuned!
Paul Jones - Your New Australian Number 1 Pinball Player
A big congratulations goes to Paul Jones, newly crowned Australian number 1 pinball player according to the international player rankings website: https://www.ifpapinball.com/rankings/country.php?country=7.
Australia's new number 1 pinball player according to the international pinball player rankings.
Paul has long been dominating the Australian pinball competitive scene, usually winning or nearly winning in the last few years worth of tournaments. However, to climb to number 1 in the country rankings takes a very long time of consistent and exceptional play - the few that have reached this pinnacle previously have been there for a very long time indeed. To match and overtake those historical records is incredibly difficult and time consuming, especially because those up the top are still competing too! To say that this is a momentous occasion is no exaggeration, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a new face take the top spot.
This achievement was finally reached by Paul after the latest major event: The 2017 Brisbane Masters. The competition held from Friday 21st July to Sunday 23rd included a number of side tournaments as well as the main event itself, where Paul took a 1st place in the 3-Strikes competition, 2nd in the Flip Frenzy, and 5th in the Masters.
Previous people to have reached the title of Australian number 1 included Peter Watt, Richard Rhodes, and Steve Edwards. We now welcome Paul Jones to this very exclusive list of people.
Australian Jordan Tredaway Wins the PAPA 20 World Pinball Championships B Division
Jordan Tredaway, the 16 year old from Melbourne who has been lighting up the local scene in the last few years, has just taken B Division in the toughest pinball competition in the world - PAPA 20!
Jordan (left) poses for a photograph at the 2016 PAX Australia event - photo by ausretrogamer.com
Congratulations goes to Jordan, who adds this massive victory to a long list of wins including the 2016 Melbourne Matchplay Championship - one of last years major national tournaments.
In what will also be known as the year the younger generation put their stamp on professional pinball, Escher Lefkoff, just 13 years old, won the A Division of PAPA 20 just hours ago. The youngest player to ever win the World Championships. Congratulations Escher!
Escher just moments ago holding the giant PAPA World Championship trophy - screen captured from the PAPA live stream.