Game the System Podcast

EP 70: Skill is back in play - the launch of the GTS Ranking Points Leaderboard!

Game the System launches a whole new way to play and compete in video games, it's the Game the System Ranking Points Leaderboard (GTSRPL)! Grab your favourite beverage, sit back and relax, and listen to Marc, Matt and John discuss the concept, the thinking behind it all, the model, and how you can start interacting with the system right now! There's a new way to measure performances in games beyond Twin Galaxies and Speedrun.com!

Game the System Ranking Points Leaderboard:

https://gamethesystem.co/gtsrpl

Join the GTS Discord chat to discuss and talk about submissions:

https://gamethesystem.co/community

EP 69: Two podcasts get sexy with each other on episode 69 - GTS and Play it Up podcast!

When two podcasts love each other very much, something wonderful is born - it's the Game the System and Play it Up podcast! In this episode, the awesome dudes over at Play it Up invite the GTS crew - Marc, Matt and John - to join them for a dual podcast where we chat about what we've been up to, the community around retro in Australia, and lots of very cool new developments!

Play it Up Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnONv0hcDWXCA29BdpmV9Q

Beercade:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/190622519592066/

Netherworld:

https://www.netherworldarcade.com/

1up Arcade:

https://www.1uparcade.com.au/

Pincadia:

https://pincadia.com/

Pinball Haus:

https://pinballhaus.com/arcade/

Spacies Arcade:

https://www.facebook.com/SpaciesCafeArcade/

1989 Bar Arcade:

https://1989.com.au/

Join our Discord!

http://gamethesystem.co/discord

Ep 68: We are BACK! What have we been doing the past 8 months?

Marc, John and Matt are back to tell some stories about what's been going on in the last few months. Sadly, a lot of it is at home during the Sydney lockdown, but that doesn't stop us having a stupid amount of retro to talk about! Pull up a chair, your favourite beverage, and enjoy us talking nonsense...

 

Battle of the Arcades

https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/7

 

Black Tiger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Tiger_(video_game)

 

Last Blade 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Blade_2

 

Netherworld

https://www.netherworldarcade.com/

 

Metal slug 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_2

 

BPAC

https://www.bnepac.org/

 

Brewdog

https://www.brewdog.com/uk/locations/brewery/brisbane

 

PAX

https://aus.paxsite.com/

 

Game the System Discord

https://gamethesystem.co/discord

 

Beercade

https://www.facebook.com/groups/190622519592066/

 

Pincadia

https://pincadia.com/

 

1up Arcade

https://www.1uparcade.com.au/

 

Point Blank 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Blank_(video_game_series)

 

NBA Jam

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Jam_(1993_video_game)

 

Metal Slug 3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_3

 

Tapper

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapper_(video_game)

 

Star Trek: The Next Generation

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/star-trek-the-next-generation

 

Play it Up Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/PlayItUpPodcast/

Ep 67: Ghouls n Ghosts, Tetris, and... Washing Machines?

We still live! Marc Matt and John sits down for yet another chat about the games they've been playing and the adventures therein. That somehow includes air conditioners, washing machines, and not so surprisingly, beer! This recording was back in December 2020 and finally released months later. Life finds a way.

OSSC

https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc.html

Elgato HD60 S+

https://www.elgato.com/en/game-capture-hd60-s-plus

OBS

https://obsproject.com/

Tetris Classic World Championship

https://thectwc.com/

Austrojoy Amusements

http://austrojoy.com.au/

Join our Discord!

http://gamethesystem.co/discord

 

 

Ep 66: Just Chatting

A wild podcast appears! The Game the System team recorded this a little while ago but things have been a little chaotic, but life finds a way! Readers, sit back and relax as we stream into your ears a conversation about nothing in particular. It will Blow You Away(tm)!

Join the conversation on the Game the System Discord:

https://gamethesystem.co/discord

Ep 64: The Best Commodore 64 Game - Of All Time!

It's time! Marc Matt and John sit down with Ben Campbell from 1989 Arcade Bar and Evan Weston to decide the best Commodore 64 game of all time! Strap in for a massive nostalgia trip where we talk all things Commodore 64 and rank the best games. Hearts broken, friendships destroyed, but we do it all for you, The Readers!

The games nominated are:

- C64anabalt - The People’s vote
- The Last Ninja - Ben Campbell
- Turrican II - Evan Weston
- IK+ - Matthew Tolhurst
- Archon - Marc Bell
- Way of the Exploding Fist - Ben Campbell
- Last Ninja 3 - Evan Weston
- Wizball - Matthew Tolhurst
- Last Ninja 2 - Marc Bell

1989 Bar Arcade

http://1989.com.au/

Game the System Discord - join us!

https://gamethesystem.co/discord

Ep 63 1/3: Three Special Guests! Jimmy from Netherworld, Ben from 1989, and Benn from GameTraders Discuss COVID19 Business Impacts

In this very special episode, Marc, Matt and John are joined by three luminaries of the retro arcade and pinball scene: Jimmy Nails from Netherworld Bar Arcade, Benn Banasik from GameTraders MacArthur Square / GameCenter, and Ben Campbell from 1989 Bar Arcade! The six of us discuss the terrible health and economic situation with COVID19 and how each of their small business are managing through this unprecedented time.

Netherworld Bar Arcade

https://www.netherworldarcade.com/

Game Center

http://gamecenter.store/

1989 Bar Arcade

http://1989.com.au/

Game the System Discord - join us!

https://gamethesystem.co/discord

 

 

Ep 63: Corona Impact on Arcades, Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Diablo, and a Bunch of Arcade Repair!

Lockdown is in effect! Marc Matt and John record the first ever remote podcast where we chat about the impact on bar arcades and events and small businesses. We also chat about what we've been doing in isolation including some comfort games like Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Diablo, and a whole bunch of arcade repairs! Our thoughts go out to everyone effected by the coronavirus situation.

Tattersalls Hotel

https://www.tattersallshotelpenrith.com.au/

Elvira’s House of Horrors (2019)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/elviras-house-of-horrors-le

Pirates of the Caribbean JJP (2018)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/jjp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-le

Austrojoy Amusements

http://austrojoy.com.au/

Netherworld Arcade

https://www.netherworldarcade.com/

1989 Arcade

http://1989.com.au/

The Game Center

https://thegamecenter.store/

Rumble in the West

https://www.rumbleinthewest.com/

Black Tiger (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Tiger_(video_game)

Out Zone (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone

Castlevania Symphony of the Night (1997)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Symphony_of_the_Night

Diablo (1997)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)

Dragons Fury (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush

Sega Retro

https://segaretro.org/

Crue Ball (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%BCe_Ball

Resident Evil 3 Remake (2020)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_3_(2020_video_game)

Bubble Bobble (1986)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Bobble

Monkey Ball (2000)

https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8736

Mouser

https://au.mouser.com/

The 8-bit Manshed

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh488zNQKqoyrwjZZZEz_qQ/videos

Noodle Shirt

http://www.noodleshirt.com/

Dead Rising (2006)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Rising

Ep 62: Battle of the Arcades 2020, Rumble in the West, and Live Questions from the Discord!

Before the world went into lockdown, Marc Matt and John got in some arcade gaming and talk about the games announced for Battle of the Arcades 2020, tournaments and events at Rumble in the West, and answer a whole bunch of questions from you, The Readers, in the Game the System Discord!

Super Bomberman (1993)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bomberman

Golden Axe (1989)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Axe_(video_game)

Progear (2001)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progear

Capcom vs SNK 2 (2001)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capcom_vs._SNK_2

Neo Turf Masters (1996)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo_Turf_Masters

Alien Vs Predator (1994)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_vs._Predator_(arcade_game)

Black Tiger (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Tiger_(video_game)

Capcom Classics Collection Volume 2 (2006)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capcom_Classics_Collection

Battle of the Arcades 2020

https://www.battleofthearcades.net/

Gyruss (1983)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyruss

Demon Front (2002)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_Front

Out Zone (1990)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone

Rygar (1986)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rygar

Ms. Pac-Man (1982)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Pac-Man

New Rally-X (1981)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Rally-X

Last Blade 2 (1998)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Blade_2

Metal Slug 2 (1998)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_2

Netherworld

https://www.netherworldarcade.com/

Pincadia

https://pincadia.com/

1up Arcade

https://www.1uparcade.com.au/

1989 Arcade Bar

http://1989.com.au/

Game Room Essentials

http://www.gameroom.com.au/

Arcadia

https://www.arcadia.net.nz/

Rumble in the West

http://rumbleinthewest.com

Driver (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver_(video_game)

Crazy Taxi (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(video_game)

River Raid TE

https://gamethesystem.co/forum?p=post%2Friver-raid-tournament-edition-9614404

Olympic Gold (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Gold_(video_game)

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (2000)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk%27s_Pro_Skater_2

Point Blank 3 (1994)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Blank_(video_game_series)

Mario Kart 64 (1996)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart_64

GoldenEye 007 (1997)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenEye_007_(1997_video_game)

NBA Jam (1993)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Jam_(1993_video_game)

Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Street_Fighter_II_Turbo

Street Fighter Zero 3 Upper (2001)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter_Alpha_3

Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekken_Tag_Tournament

Ghouls n Ghosts (1988)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts

Donkey Kong (1981)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong_(video_game)

Kaboom! (1981)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaboom!_(video_game)

The Last Ninja (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Ninja

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap (1989)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_III:_The_Dragon%27s_Trap

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(8-bit_video_game)

Rock Band (2007)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Band_(video_game)

Mortal Kombat II (1993)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_II

Street Fighter II Turbo (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter_II_Turbo:_Hyper_Fighting

Super Mario Kart (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Kart

Toe Jam and Earl (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ToeJam_%26_Earl

Streets of Rage 2 (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_2

Road Rash II (1992)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_Rash_II

IK+ (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Karate_%2B

Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_4_Dead_2

Micro Machines

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Machines_(video_game_series)

Rock and Roll Racing (1993)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_n%27_Roll_Racing

Double Dragon (1987)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Dragon_(video_game)

Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_2

Quake II (1997)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quake_II

Burnout Paradise (2008)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnout_Paradise

Crackdown (2007)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crackdown_(video_game)

Street Fighter II (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter_II:_The_World_Warrior

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV:_Oblivion

Diablo II (2000)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II

Monkey Ball (2001)

https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8736

Super Metroid (1994)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Metroid

Super Castlevania IV (1991)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Castlevania_IV

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild

The Last of US (2013)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us

World of Warcraft (2004)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft

Green House (1982)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Game_%26_Watch_games#Green_House

Elvira’s House of Horrors (2019)

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/elviras-house-of-horrors-le

Beat Saber (2018)

https://beatsaber.com/

Gametraders Macarthur Square

https://thegamecenter.store/

Lobos Collectables

http://www.loboscollectables.com/index.html

Game the System Discord

http://gamethesystem.co/discord

Ep 61: Retro Meets, Arcade Wars, BPAC 2020, and Rumble in the West!

After a little break Marc, Matt and John are back to talk all things retro games! There's the Best C64 Game coming in episode 64, a retro game meet at friend of the show Benn Banasik's place, Arcade Wars, the full BPAC 2020 calendar of events, the MiSTer FPGA platform, Elvira's House of Horrors pinball thoughts, and the new Sydney retro game event: Rumble in the West!

Super Bread Box (2012) - http://superbreadbox.com/

Theatre of Magic (1995) - https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/theatre-of-magic

Tony Hawke’s Pro Skater 2 (2000) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk%27s_Pro_Skater_2

Popeye (1982) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeye_(video_game)

Typing of the Dead (2001) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Typing_of_the_Dead

Xeno Crisis (2019) - https://shop.bitmapbureau.com/

Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution (2001) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtua_Fighter_4#Virtua_Fighter_4:_Evolution

In the Hunt (1993) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Hunt

Magical Night Dreams: Cotton Boomerang (1998) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_(series)

Vaboom! (2000) - https://vectrex.fandom.com/wiki/Vaboom!/Vectrace

Bubble Bobble  (1986) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Bobble

Arcade Wars - http://www.1uparcade.com.au/arcade-wars/

Aliens vs Predator (1994) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_vs._Predator_(arcade_game)

Galloping Ghost Arcade - https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/

1up Arcade - https://www.1uparcade.com.au/

Arcade Club - https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/

BPAC 2020 - http://bnepac.org/bpac-2020/

New Astro City - https://wiki.arcadeotaku.com/w/Sega_New_Astro_City

Mister FPGA - https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html

Elvira’s House of Horrors (2019) - https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/elviras-house-of-horrors-le

Rumble in the West - https://www.rumbleinthewest.com/

NattyB_Art - https://www.facebook.com/NattyBArt/

CheckPoint - https://checkpointorg.com/