Ten Pence Arcade Podcast V2.0
A Retro Video Arcade Games podcast, and a continuation of the original Ten Pence Arcade Podcast which ran from January 2013 - June 2024.
Every month Shaun and Alex cover a single old-school game in depth, discussing graphics, sound, game play etc.
We also run the Ten Pence High Score League, a monthly contest where listeners submit their scores on the games we review.
Apart from this there’s arcade banter, news, and biscuits. OMG so many biscuits.
A Retro Video Arcade Games podcast, and a continuation of the original Ten Pence Arcade Podcast which ran from January 2013 - June 2024.
Every month Shaun and Alex cover a single old-school game in depth, discussing graphics, sound, game play etc.
We also run the Ten Pence High Score League, a monthly contest where listeners submit their scores on the games we review.
Apart from this there’s arcade banter, news, and biscuits. OMG so many biscuits.
CURRENT PODCAST:
NEXT TEN PENCE LEAGUE GAME
DEADLINE FOR SCORE SUBMISSIONS
SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 17:00 UK TIME
TEN PENCE LINKS
SHAUN
https://x.com/ShaunHolley
https://www.youtube.com/@ShaunsArcade
https://www.instagram.com/shaun_holley/
https://www.facebook.com/shaun.holley1
ALEX
https://www.youtube.com/@Alsarcadeade
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577021939997
https://www.instagram.com/alex_arcade2084
https://x.com/AlsArcade
WEBSITE / EMAIL
https://www.tenpencearcade.com/
mailto:biscuits@tenpencearcade.com
PDF GUIDE
https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide
Victor’s Tinkerings on Substack: https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/
JayPing’s Ode to Ten Pence: https://bit.ly/4i7gJfL
Episodes
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 208 - Olly Alpha 1 Interview
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
What is an arcade 'RAID'?Well just listen on to find out about Raids and much more in this fascinating interview about the Arcade Life And Times of Mr. Olly Alpha 1 and his obsession with chasing down Arcade Machines and Pinballs ALL OVER THE WORLD!Discussed In This Episode:The Duke of Lancaster (From Arcade Blogger). https://bit.ly/41TH8cs
The Peter Davis Arcade Collection. https://bit.ly/4fGW0hL
The French Raid. https://bit.ly/4a0pDJx
Alpha One Game Room Tour Revisited. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i0GJn6bunc
Alpha One Visit by Shaun's Arcade: https://youtu.be/khXP_fL5hd0?si=xQprCsMtQzgyKs5Y
Mark Shepherd Collection. https://youtu.be/lsaZ570SfYs?si=KRL_RsBD3T7349D8
OTHER RAID LOCATIONS:IrelandHamburgZimbabwe (yes, really)ETC...
...and finally - 18 hours in a Luton with Dave.
NEXT SHOW’S GAME (first mentioned in podcast 207 Spelunker notes)Vapor TrailData East 1989ROM: vaportra (World Revision One)Lives: 3Difficulty: NormalExtra Lives at 200K & 600KTHESE ARE ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS
SUBMIT YOUR SCOREDEADLINE: SATURDAY 18th JANUARY 2025 at 5PM UK TIME.TWITTER (X) #10pScoreSIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club SectionEMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/tenpencearcade/ (as a comment on the podcast post)UKVAC on the podcast feed threadNO SUBMISSIONS FROM CONSOLE OR COMPUTER COMPILATIONS AS THEY MAY BE DIFFERENT(The exception to this rule is the EVERCADE systems, as they use legit arcade ROMS.NO CONTINUES ALLOWED OBVIOUSLY
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 207 - Spelunker
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE.Simple and Tasty - Just like me.The glue of friendshipNo one wants a Tehkan World CupGetting lost on epic walks
LINKS:
Al's Arcadehttps://www.youtube.com/@Alsarcade
Shaun's Links: https://linktr.ee/shaunholley
@Retro_Russ_ on X for creating our AWESOME podcast picture.
Mr. Berserkers 1942 1CC at Blackpool Arcade Clubhttps://www.youtube.com/live/EtqUl3YHg70?si=UaJ4v6SbEwRo06yE
@Funkoid on X Mr. Funk for creating the lanyards for the UKVAC meet
Victor's Substack (Part 1 of 3.) https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/p/tiny-invaders
NEO GEO Project Neonhttps://youtu.be/9gICGqNO4Y8?si=7NBgOTVH2xWxFJm8
Pac-Man game ‘Shadow Labyrinth’ announcedhttps://youtu.be/-7YXmOtc-Io?si=KEQOg6a2Uho4yABH
What in the holy hell is this? Pac-Man live-action experiencehttps://www.pacmanlive.co.uk/
Foxes Glacier Mintshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox%27s_Glacier_Mints
RYGARR wins the High Score League for the FOURTH year running!AID SKYWAY 73 is runner up for the second year running
See https://www.tenpencearcade.com/p/high-scores/
for full details
<--NEXT SHOW'S GAME-->
Vapor Trail
Data East 1989
ROM: vaportra (World Revision One)
Lives: 3
Difficulty: Normal
Extra Lives at 200K & 600K
THESE ARE ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS
SUBMIT YOUR SCORE FOR THE NEW SEASON
DEADLINE: SATURDAY 18th JANUARY 2025 at 5PM UK TIME.
TWITTER (X) #10pScore
SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section
EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tenpencearcade/ (as a comment on the podcast post)
UKVAC on the podcast feed thread
NO SUBMISSIONS FROM CONSOLE OR COMPUTER COMPILATIONS AS THEY MAY BE DIFFERENT(The exception to this rule is the EVERCADE systems, as they use legit arcade ROMS).
NO CONTINUES ALLOWED OBVIOUSLY
HAVE FUN :P
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 206 - Demon Front
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Scientifically proved - a Jaffa Cake is a CAKE!Space + Cowboys = win/winVan Life with PCBsA Tramp's DenSoul Sonic Force Yo Yo Get FunkyA head full of tumbleweedNEXT SHOW'S GAME:Spelunker (Irem / Broderbund 1985)ROM: spelunkrLIVES: 3 (default)ENERGY DECREASE: Slow (default)
GET YOUR SCORES IN BY SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 17:00 UK TIME.
TWITTER (X) #10pScoreSIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club SectionEMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/tenpencearcade/ (as a comment on the podcast post)UKVAC on the podcast feed thread
NO submissions from consoles or computer compilations, as they may be different. The only exception to this is the Evercade, which uses arcade ROMS.
My personal linksShaun: https://linktr.ee/shaunholley
Al's Arcade YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Alsarcade
Shaun's Arcade YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@ShaunsArcade
Victor’s latest Substackshttps://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/p/retrospective-retrohttps://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/p/how-can-i-play-my-sooooper-tv-boy
Podcast List 01-199https://www.tenpencearcade.com/p/old-podcasts-list/
Forgotten Worlds Game Shop Glasgowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3235031479917376/?locale=en_GB
Thunder Blaster - Iremhttps://youtu.be/j_mw9y4PUr8?si=dmbJRpdzDiNz3Iw6
Amazing Donkey Kong remake for un-modded ZX Spectrumhttps://youtu.be/azNUWPUSvQk?si=N5JGTdu6CebN6j3T
Demon Front Strategy - lot’s of great stuff herehttps://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=71560
Salt and Shake crisps are potato crisps that come with a separate packet of salt so you can adjust the saltiness to your taste.https://museumofcrisps.com/2020/07/31/first-commercial-crisp-salt-n-shake/
@RR_Arcade is Retro Replay Games In Norwichhttps://www.retro-replay.games/
Wing Chun, here's a list of clubs herehttp://kwokwingchun.com/clubs/map/
IGS PGM PCBshttps://igspgm.com/fluffys/index.htm
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 205 - Rompers
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
NEXT SHOW'S GAME:DEMON FRONTIGS, 2002ROM - dmnfrnt (Look for ROM V105, or’ M105’ on the boot up screen)(The default ROM is V105, but best to check)LIFES - 3 (default)DIFFICULTY - NORMAL (default)
DEADLINE FOR SCORE SUBMISSIONS IS SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 17:00 UK TIME;
How To Submit A Score:TWITTER (X) #10pScoreSIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club SectionEMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/tenpencearcade/ (as a comment on the podcast post)UKVAC on the podcast feed thread
-----------------------------DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Who is David Gunn?The van is deadMassive cartridge in the seaOI, IVY! GET OFF MY BRICKS!Pickups from the cat litter tray200,000 BiscuitsEcco And The Machine GunsNot many woods left around Alex's houseA bit of whipped qweeam - ding dongMany many vampire girlsSpectacles in a chest cavityWalking off a cliff
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LINKS:Al's Arcadehttps://www.youtube.com/@Alsarcade
Shaun's Arcade At Play Expo Blackpool 2024https://bit.ly/3Y9I0Xa
Shaun's Links https://linktr.ee/shaunholley
Victor's Latest Substack C16 Tinkering:https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/p/purleeeeze-fix-my-commodore-16
Arcade Parts UKhttps://www.arcadepartsuk.com/Stock Requests: info@arcadepartsuk.com
Jason Bradbury's Kickstarter for 'Control Ai Delete' filmhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ctrlaidelete/ctrl-ai-delete?ref=user_menu
The MisterPi FPGAhttps://www.timeextension.com/reviews/mister-pi-a-usd99-gateway-to-fpga-retro-gaming
Craig Goodwins Place YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@GoodwinsPlace
Track & Field / Hyper Sports Rearranged PCB modhttps://highscoresave.com/hyper-sports-track-and-field-rearranged-multigame-free-play-and-high-score-save-kit/
Stuart Tracey's Timewarp Arcade (with Atomiswave running Metal Slug 6)https://timewarparcade.co.uk/
Rompers Full Game Play Throughhttps://youtu.be/nC8kQ6dcNDc?si=i2TAlWW1rAgNNcKr
Rompers StrategyWikihttps://strategywiki.org/wiki/Rompers/Gameplay
Mike Jame's Book: Smoke And Mirrors: The Rise Of A Serial Antipreneurhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Smoke-Mirrors-Rise-Serial-Antipreneur/dp/1837910529
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 204 - Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST! Whitney Roberts From the Broken Token Podcast and Sky Skipper Fame!
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Alex putting herring bones in his wall.Pruning a tree full of Lynxes.Chocolate eclair mistaken for a dog's bottom.Whitney buying MVS shock boxes for carts he doesn't own.LINKS:Broken Token Podcasthttps://brokentoken.com/podcastpage/Alex's New YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@alsarcadeYie Ar Kung Fu Perfect Runhttps://youtu.be/mkM6ODydYDU?si=IQgVTaZpzrDQZqv7Bruce Lee Wall Clockhttps://x.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1832084361799447031International Karate C64 Themed Mini Joystickhttps://x.com/Clive_Frog_2_0/status/1832749609485246869
NEXT SHOW'S GAME:Rompers.Namco 1989ROM is 'rompers' (Japan New Version Rev B)Difficulty Settings are DEFAULTDEADLINE FOR SCORE SUBMISSIONS IS SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER 17:00 UK TIME
SUBMIT YOUR SCORE:
TWITTER (X) #10pScoreSIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club SectionEMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/tenpencearcade/ (as a comment on the podcast post)UKVAC
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 203 - Fighting Hawk
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Discussed in this month's episode:
Popcorn enemies.Alex is surviving on a diet of dust and tree sap.Shaun recommends tarmacking the Ridgeway.The imprisonment of Victor in an iron maiden.BRUCE LEE MEETS THE YORKSHIRE PIE MAN (comedy sketch).Old ladies do not fit in frames.
NEXT SHOW'S GAMEYie Ar Kung FuROM: yiearDIFFICULTY: NormalLIVES: 1 (yes, 1!)EXTRA LIVES AT 30,000, 80,000(These are the default settings)
GET YOUR SCORES IN BY:SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 5PM UK TIME
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 201 - Ghosts 'N Goblins
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
This is the first show with Shaun and new (original OG) co-host Alex.Part 1 of the show: Alex's Arcade Life Story: here's some of his highlights.Record sleeves gnawed by a hamster.Cream licked off ears by a dog.Dangling his baubles at Christmas.Sticking cheese down the back of the TV.'Bundling'.Psycho horse impression. Part 2 of the show: Game Review. High Scores. Biscuit review.Oh, and we're also helped along by 'The Incorrect Announcer'.
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 200 - Balloon Fight
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
TEN PENCE CONTINUES! Outgoing host @TenPenceArcade Victor joins me @ShaunHolley one last time as we find it's Game Not Over at @Revivalrevents in Wolverhampton; there's second floor shenanigans at @TimewarpArcade in Bridgwater, and a Sky Skipping knowledge bomb dropped at the @Arcade_Archive in Stroud. Oh, and we also discuss the featured game - the flappy flappy Nintendo Joust-a-like Balloon Fight. Lastly, on occasion we may discuss biscuits. Lots and lots of biscuits.
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 199 - Tetris
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Dead swansBuckner & GarySteaming a fish with a hooverCan you iron a Chicken?Ef pee ee bee geeby deeby ayJoooooooooooooooooooonA quick twizzle
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 198 - Waku Waku 7
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ten Pence Seance Podcast coming soon.Zombie gravesTuba disremembranceA party ring is a bit of a let down (OFFICIAL)Unfinished buffoonacyBrenda the wire stripper
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 197 - Arkanoid 2
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Savage biscuit chompingYellow dustHamster conversionsNUTella weirdly containing nutsShaite AightEggs on top of the GooseLayers of lasersArchie Meedees
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 196 - Insector X
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Murderous diarrhea with good old E.coli (yay)Who the F is Lord Owen of Clun?Non visual unseen problemsHazlenut disremberanceLorry bumpin’ funSwindon/ Sweden? Same place?It’s all bloody fish
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 195 - Burger Time
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Knob twiddlingRaw TurkeyHaunted HolleyCST Monitors?Staring into the distance and dribblingBowl AnecdotesEver Ready Ready BrekThe Wimpy WalkawayDouble Bags of GravyWonky BeardsCock eyed and cack handed
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Ten Pence Arcade - 194 - Blue Print
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Stuffing Adele in a Berzerk cabaret cabinetNot a lot of stuff happens does there?Round tumblestormsTRAINS!Pervy TrevorWho wants to collect bananas?


