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Welcome to Game the System podcast. A podcast about people that play. Retro, arcade, modern, pinball, board games, and all things gaming.
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Marc Matt and John are at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase Event 2019, and give their day 1 wrapup!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
BPAC Showcase 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
It's time! The best game released in 1990 will be decided right here in this marathon episode! Marc, Matt and John debate the 9 nominations for the best 1990 game, and then run down the results of the reader vote across our social media feeds and Discord!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
The Arcade Perfect Podcast
https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/
Operation Wolf (1987)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Wolf
Outlaw (1978)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlaw_(video_game)
Smash TV (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV
Dark Seal (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe
Snow Bros. (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse
Aliens (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)
Creatures (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse
MERCS (1990)
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
This episode Marc Matt and John chat about what they've been doing in gaming. Marc's been buying stuff he will never use, again, Matt gets tempted by the Steam sales and buys games he will never play, and John goes for a Dragon's Fury world record! We close out the show with some discussion on the state of Twin Galaxies, and the world of competitive play.
Intro music from www.bensound.com
Dead Rising: Frank's Big Package (2017)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Rising_4
Sega Dreamcast (1999)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcast
Commodore Amiga 500 (1987)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500
R-Type (1987)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-Type
Zachtronics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zachtronics
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (1987)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Beacon_Teaches_Typing
Space Pirate Trainer (2017)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/418650/Space_Pirate_Trainer/
SBS On Demand
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
Wave Race 64 (1996)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Race_64
Dragon's Fury (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush
The Rolling Stones (2011)
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/rolling-stones-stern
Monster Bash (1998)
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/monster-bash
Twin Galaxies
International Flipper Pinball Association
Urban Strike (1994)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Strike
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
It was the war to end all wars - the Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019! Marc Matt and John chat about this epic event, with Marc and Matt reflecting on the games that were, and new friends won or lost. We also discuss the newly announced PC Engine Mini, the recent Summer Games Done Quick, and anything else that piques our gaming spider senses!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
Phil Spencer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spencer_(business_executive)
PC Engine / Turbografx 16 Mini
https://www.konami.com/games/pcemini/gate
Pete Hahn Karate Champ World Record
https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206422
Stephen Holmes Raiden World Record
https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206663
Stephen Holmes Psycho-Nics Oscar World Record
https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/206706
Tenka Shock Troopers World Record
https://www.speedrun.com/Shock_Troopers
Summer Games Done Quick 2019
Battle of the Arcades AU/NZ 2019
https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6
Amidar (1981)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amidar
Blazing Star (1998)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blazing_Star
BurgerTime (1982)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BurgerTime
Final Fight (1989)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fight_(video_game)
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins
Lady Bug (1981)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Bug_(video_game)
Metal Slug 3 (2000)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_3
Pac-Man (1980)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man
Space Invaders (1978)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders
Time Pilot (1982)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Pilot
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
It's time... to battle! Marc Matt and John sit down for an entirely non civil discussion about the best game released in 1990. Nine games will be chosen as nominations, three games each. With the nine nominations agreed upon, the trio of diligent gamers will play all of the games and later come back in a future episode to decide which is the best game released in 1990!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
Snoopy Tennis (1982)
https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Snoopy_Tennis
Smash TV (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_TV
Dark Seal (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Seal
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Moonwalker
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedball_2:_Brutal_Deluxe
Snow Bros. (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Bros
F-Zero (1991)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero_(video_game)
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Illusion_Starring_Mickey_Mouse
Pilotwings (1991)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilotwings
Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition Basic Set (1990)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29663/star-fleet-battles-captains-edition-basic-set
Nightmare (1991)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5641/nightmare
Aliens (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(1990_video_game)
Creatures (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_(video_game)
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_III:_Dracula%27s_Curse
Turrican (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turrican
Funhouse (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FunHouse_(pinball)
Wing Commander (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander_(video_game)
MERCS (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercs
Stunts (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stunts_(video_game)
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island
Centurion: Defender of Rome (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centurion:_Defender_of_Rome
Pool of Radiance (1988)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Radiance
Blood Bros. (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Bros.
Cabal (1988)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal_(video_game)
Magic Sword (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Sword_(video_game)
Super Mario World (1991)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_World
Double Dragon C64 (1988)
https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Double_Dragon_(Melbourne_House)
Carrier Air Wing (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Air_Wing_(video_game)
Champions of Krynn (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_of_Krynn
Devil's Crush (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Crush
Gals Panic (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gals_Panic
James Pond (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Pond
Mega Twins (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Twins
Out Zone (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Zone
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parodius!_From_Myth_to_Laughter
Shadow Dancer (1989)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Dancer
Columns (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columns_(video_game)
Sol-Feace (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol-Feace
Sex Vixens from Space (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_Vixens_from_Space
MUSHA (1990)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUSHA
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
Sunday Jun 16, 2019
A Sydney Classic Gaming Club appears! Marc Matt and John talk about all the classic games in the first tournament. Plus we go over the 42 games released on the MegaDrive Mini, John mods a PlayStation Classic, and it's time for the Battle of the Arcades 2019!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
The Shadow (1994)
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/shadow
Veccy Bird (2014)
https://vectrex.fandom.com/wiki/Veccy_Bird
Space Harrier (1985)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Harrier
Crazy Taxi (1999)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(video_game)
Death Tank (1996)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Tank
Gunstar Heroes (1993)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunstar_Heroes
Game the System Discord!
http://gamethesystem.co/discord
Mike Lombardi Mat Mania Max Out
Keanu Reeves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves
Games Done Quick
MegaDrive Mini
Arcade Attack Podcast
https://arcadeattackpodcast.podbean.com
PlayStation Classic
https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/playstation-classic/
R-Types (1999)
https://rtype.fandom.com/wiki/R-Types
Diablo (1996)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)
Wii Fit (2008)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Fit
Ghouls n Ghosts (1988)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts
Ghosts n Goblins (1985)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins
Battle of the Arcades 2019
https://www.battleofthearcades.net/Event/6
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
In this episode Marc practices some Walking Dead pinball in preparation for the Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship, and the Brisbane Pinball Masters. John's still rushing and mashing his way through Streets of Rage 2. Marc switches out an MCA joystick and buttons for a full Sanwa set and gives it the business. Plus the Ultimate 64 arrives, is built, configured, and firing on all SIDs!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
Brisbane Pinball & Arcade Collective Showcase Event
The Walking Dead Pinball (2014)
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/the_walking_dead
Streets of Rage 2 (1992)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_2
Speedrun Leaderboard
Sanwa Joysticks and Buttons
https://www.focusattack.com/brands/Sanwa-Denshi.html
MCA Joystick Discussion on Shoryuken
https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/mca-joysticks/29431
Ultimate 64
https://ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64
Commodore 64 SID Chip
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_6581
Rob Hubbard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Hubbard
Ben Daglish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Daglish
Commodore 65
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_65
GTS Discord Channel (join us!)
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Game the System Podcast Episode 42! We read feedback from you, the readers, with more detail about Spider-Man's balls than anyone ever needed to know. John finishes Mortal Kombat 11 and lets us know what he thought. Matt finishes EXAPUNKS and has something in his pants. Plus live broadcasting on our new Discord channel, Master System top 25 from Retrogamer magazine, and a bunch more!
Intro music from www.bensound.com
Our new Discord channel, join us!
Evan Weston Twin Galaxies
https://www.twingalaxies.com/evn/rankings#scores
Benn Banasik Twin Galaxies
https://www.twingalaxies.com/bennbanasik/rankings#scores
Tenka Speedrun.com
https://www.speedrun.com/user/Tenka
1989 Arcade Bar
Dennis Edmunds Twin Galaxies
https://www.twingalaxies.com/dedmunds/rankings#scores
Retrogamer Magazine
Mortal Kombat 11
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_11
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_vs._Capcom:_Infinite
Street Fighter IV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter_IV
EXAPUNKS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exapunks
Atari Patches
https://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/activision_patches.html
Kaboom
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
Game the System Podcast Episode 41. 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
And now Google Podcasts!
Podcast RSSIntro music from www.bensound.com
Anatomy of Next Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/anatomy-of-next/id1123461944
EXAPUNKS (2018)
http://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/
The X-Files Game (1998)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files_Game
Robert Patrick
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Patrick
Night Trap (1992)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Trap
Double Switch (1993)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Switch_(video_game)
Ground Zero: Texas (1993)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_Zero:_Texas
Snatcher (1988)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatcher_(video_game)
Make My Video (1992)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_My_Video
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_11
Sanwa Parts on Focus Attack
https://www.focusattack.com/brands/Sanwa-Denshi.html?page=2&sort=featured
MCA Sticks Discussion on Shoryuken
https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/mca-joysticks/29431
Sega Genesis and Mega Drive Classics
https://store.steampowered.com/sub/102625/
Capcom CP System (CPS1)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CP_System
The Shadow (1994)
https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/shadow
Bride of Pinbot (1991)
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
Game the System Podcast Episode 40. 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
And now Google Podcasts!
Podcast RSSIntro music from www.bensound.com
Game of Thrones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones
The X-Files
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files
24
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_(TV_series)
Twin Peaks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Peaks
Veep
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veep
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer
Capcom Home Arcade
http://www.capcomhomearcade.com/home
Final Burn Emulator
Focus Attack and Sanwa
https://www.focusattack.com/brands/Sanwa-Denshi.html?page=2&sort=featured
Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective Showcase 2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/320606265463578/
Bowen Kerins
https://www.patreon.com/pinball
Steve Ritchie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Ritchie_(pinball_designer)
Billy Mitchell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mitchell_(video_game_player)
Walter Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Day
Mortal Kombat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat
The Pinball Compendium
https://www.amazon.com/Pinball-Compendium-1982-Present/dp/0764341073
Sonic the Hedgehog Film
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(film)
Jim Carrey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey
John Wick
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wick
Sonic the Hedgehog Series
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_features
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedians_in_Cars_Getting_Coffee
UltrachenTV