Episode 7: Football Manager Memories

7th August 201517th March 2017 Philip Hockaday

In this episode we don our suits, check our team line ups and discuss our favourite Football Manager memories as well as the Championship Manager series before the split. Joining us to discuss everything is very special guest Tony Jameson, comedian, writer and performer of Football Manager Ruined My Life. Tony has also been featured in the Football Manager documentary and book.

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Episode 6: Year in Review – 2001

21st July 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this episode we return to our decade in review looking at 2001. Joining us this episode is Chris Smith from Retro Collect who helps us discuss some of our favourite games from 2001. If there are any we don’t mention please let us know on Twitter or Facebook and join in the discussion.

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Episode 5: E3 2015

1st July 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the recent E3 event. We cover all of the major up coming releases from the major studios and console manufactures. Joining us this week is Tom of Dreamcast Junkyard & Dreampod fame.

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Episode 4: Sega Saturn

11th June 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this episode we discuss our thoughts and memories of the Sega Saturn 20 years after it’s UK release. Was this the beginning of the end for Sega back then or was it a console that had more potential than people give it credit for?

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Episode 3: Phil Murphy Interview

19th May 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Phil Murphy who is the organizer of gaming event NERG – North East Retro Gaming. (more…)

Podcast: Amiga Visual Commpendium

29th April 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this second mini episode we take a look at Bitmap Books’ latest release, Commodore Amiga: A Visual Commpendium. (more…)

Episode 2: Year in Review – 2000

22nd April 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

In this episode a new series begins with part one of looking back at the last decade in gaming. Starting with the year 2000, Paul and Phil discuss some of their favourite games and memories from the year.
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Podcast: Retro games night at the Batcave

7th April 20153rd February 2016 Philip Hockaday

The first of our mini episodes on short topics. On 4/4/15 Paul went along to a local retro gaming night in Blackburn held at local comic book store The Batcave.

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Episode 1: Side-scrolling Beat ’em Ups

16th March 201517th March 2017 Philip Hockaday

Here we go, the debut episode of the Maximum Power Up Podcast.

In this first episode we’re joined by Chris Smith from Retro Collect and we discuss our favourite Side-scrolling Beat ’em Up games from the ’80’s up to present day.

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