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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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.wikip

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/

It's the Christmas and New Years holidays! Marc, Matt and John sit down to talk about their fondest memories of the gift giving season. As well as latest news including Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland pinball, Rick and Morty pinball, Stranger Things pinball, latest world records, and BPAC 2020 announced! Intro music from www.bensound.com RAZA (2019) https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/11/17/retro-atomic-zombie-adventureland/   Rick and Morty (2020) https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/12/17/rick-and-morty-pinball-revealed/   Stranger Things (2019) https://sternpinball.com/game/stranger-things/   Pinside https://pinside.com/   Martin Tain Taylor - Metal Slug 2 World Record https://www.twingalaxies.com/game/metal-slug-2-super-vehicle-001-ii/arcade/   1989 Bar Arcade http://1989.com.au/   Stephon Holmes - Raiden II World Record https://www.twingalaxies.com/game/raiden-ii/arcade/   Pete Hahn - Black Tiger World Record https://www.twingalaxies.com/game/black-tiger/arcade   BPAC 2020 https://www.facebook.com/bnepac/   Xbox Series X (20XX) https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/consoles/xbox-series-x   Tired Parents https://www.twitch.tv/tiredparents/videos   World Grand Prix Master System (1986) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Grand_Prix_(video_game)   Commodore 64 (1982) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64   Alien Kill (1988) http://pirates.emucamp.com/a/a/alienkill/c64/main.html   Wizard of War (1982) https://www.lemon64.com/?mainurl=https%3A//www.lemon64.com/games/details.php%3FID%3D2875   International Soccer (1983) https://www.lemon64.com/?mainurl=https%3A//www.lemon64.com/games/details.php%3FID%3D2875   Lemans (1982) https://www.lemon64.com/?mainurl=https%3A//www.lemon64.com/games/details.php%3FID%3D2875   Resident Evil 2 (1998) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_2   The Last Ninja (1987) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Ninja