Episodes

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
EP 70: Skill is back in play - the launch of the GTS Ranking Points Leaderboard!
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
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:

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
EP 69: Two podcasts get sexy with each other on episode 69 - GTS and Play it Up podcast!
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
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:
Pincadia:
Pinball Haus:
https://pinballhaus.com/arcade/
Spacies Arcade:
https://www.facebook.com/SpaciesCafeArcade/
1989 Bar Arcade:
Join our Discord!

Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Ep 68: We are BACK! What have we been doing the past 8 months?
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
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
Brewdog
https://www.brewdog.com/uk/locations/brewery/brisbane
PAX
Game the System Discord
https://gamethesystem.co/discord
Beercade
https://www.facebook.com/groups/190622519592066/
Pincadia
1up Arcade
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

Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Ep 67: Ghouls n Ghosts, Tetris, and... Washing Machines?
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
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
Tetris Classic World Championship
Austrojoy Amusements
Join our Discord!
http://gamethesystem.co/discord

Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Ep 66: Just Chatting
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
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:

Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Ep 64: The Best Commodore 64 Game - Of All Time!
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
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
Game the System Discord - join us!

Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
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
1989 Bar Arcade
Game the System Discord - join us!
https://gamethesystem.co/discord

Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
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
Netherworld Arcade
https://www.netherworldarcade.com/
1989 Arcade
The Game Center
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
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
The 8-bit Manshed
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh488zNQKqoyrwjZZZEz_qQ/videos
Noodle Shirt
Dead Rising (2006)

Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
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
1up Arcade
1989 Arcade Bar
Game Room Essentials
Arcadia
Rumble in the West
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)
Gametraders Macarthur Square
Lobos Collectables
http://www.loboscollectables.com/index.html
Game the System Discord

Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Ep 61: Retro Meets, Arcade Wars, BPAC 2020, and Rumble in the West!
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
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/