Ten Pence Arcade Podcast V2.0

shaunholley
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  • Updated Monthly

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, musical memories, and biscuits. OMG so many biscuits.

  1. Ten Pence Arcade - 227 - Metal Slug

    4d ago

    Ten Pence Arcade - 227 - Metal Slug

    TEN PENCE ARCADE PODCAST No. 227 - METAL SLUG https://www.tenpencearcade.com/ If you want to hear about chimney stacks being kicked off roofs, reincarnating POWs, and THE BEST BLOODSHOT EYE EVER, you've come to the right place my friend. NEXT SHOW'S GAME Joe & Mac Returns Data East, 1994. ROM: joemacr (Version1.1 on Pi) DIFFICULTY: Medium LIVES: 3 **THESE ARE DEFAULT SETTINGS** SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 25th JULY 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. SHOW LINKS Nova Storm - https://novaswarm.tinyfoundry.app/ Metal Slug 30th Anniversary Site - https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/anniversary/metalslug30th/ The Mathematics behind Donkey Kong Springs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMiKd9Dzvow&t=71s 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/ biscuits@tenpencearcade.com   PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM PODCASTS 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/4rycy7fk  VICTOR'S TINKERINGS ON SUBSTACK https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/

    2h 5m
  2. Ten Pence Arcade - 226 - Dead Connection

    Jun 4

    Ten Pence Arcade - 226 - Dead Connection

    Dead Connection: In a fit of mad hysteria Shaun called this game "A nice polished game with some janky elements". A mish-mash dichotomy of contradictions right there. But Dead Connection does deserve some praise. It looks good. It sounds good. The cut-scenes are good.  But it plays like a fish. NEXT SHOW'S GAME Alex's Pick METAL SLUG (Super Vehicle 001) ROM: mslug DEFAULT DIFFICULTY SETTINGS: Level 4 (as normal with most Neo Geo games). SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 27th JUNE 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. SHOW LINKS: The silver Biscuit token from 'Bath Lane Makes' on FB WhatsApp: 07958 523 682 Sull on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/sulldabull Carlito Dead Connection Youtube Score Challenge https://youtu.be/O4ME71YsnQg?si=WNJvtmkpORz9Ydte Matt at London Pinball https://www.londonpinball.co.uk/ Neon Inferno (excellent 2D Run 'n Gun) https://neoninferno.com/ The 'CurveCade' (bespoke pinball / tabletop hybrid) https://www.diy.engineering/arcade 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/@Alsarcade 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 PODCAST PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM PODCAST 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/4rycy7fk

    1h 50m
  3. Ten Pence Arcade - 225 - The Speed Rumbler

    May 7

    Ten Pence Arcade - 225 - The Speed Rumbler

    The Speed Rumbler. If you either love it or loathe it, we've got a big bag of opinion all wrapped up ready for your tiny ears. So get strapped in to your V8 Supercharger and fasten your seat belts for one hell of a drive! Or not... NEXT SHOW'S GAME Dead Connection Taito 1992 ROM: deadconx Controls: 8-way & 2 buttons: Fire & Roll Number Of Enemies: 30 Life Meter: 10 SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 30th MAY 2026 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/4rycy7fk OUR 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/@Alsarcade 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 PODCAST PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide SHOW LINKS Rygar’s Arcade Odysseus Blog - Arcado-do https://arcadeodysseus.wordpress.com/2026/04/05/arcado-do/ Taggsta's Arcade https://www.youtube.com/@Taggstas_arcade/videos UK KONG-OFF https://sites.google.com/view/uk-kong-off-2026/home London Pinball https://www.londonpinball.co.uk/ TEN PENCE ENGRAVED BISCUIT TOKENS Facebook: Bath Lane Makes Whatsapp: 07958 523 682

    1h 42m
  4. Ten Pence Arcade - 224 - Galaga

    Apr 9

    Ten Pence Arcade - 224 - Galaga

    TEN PENCE ARCADE PODCAST EPISODE - 224 - THE MIGHTY GALAGA! Galaga is Galaxian's big brother, and by 'eck does he show him how it's done! NEXT SHOW'S GAME THE SPEED RUMBLER CAPCOM 1986 ROM: srumbler LIVES: 3 BONUS LIFE: 30K, 80K, every 80K DIFFICULTY: Normal **ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS** SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 02ND MAY 2026 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream, etc. **NO CONTINUES ALLOWED.** SHOW LINKS: https://www.thepixelbunker.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Taggstas_arcade https://arcadertfm.com/ (Arcade Manual Archive) OUR 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/@Alsarcade 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 PODCAST PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM PODCAST 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/4rycy7fk

    1h 35m
  5. Ten Pence Arcade - 223 - Pop Flamer

    Mar 12

    Ten Pence Arcade - 223 - Pop Flamer

    DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Even Furry Dice and a crooning Joyce Simms did not save Shaun from a speeding fine. Speed awareness course training 101: Watch Out For The Ninjas! A Breakdance career was essentially over when headbutting a low hanging chandelier. NEXT SHOW’S GAME GALAGA 1981 Namco ROM: galaga (Namco Rev.B) DIFFICULTY: Easy BONUS LIFE: 20,000, 70,000, 70,000+ LIVES: 3 **THESE ARE DEFAULT SETTINGS** SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 04TH APRIL 2026 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. 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/@Alsarcade 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 PODCAST PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM PODCAST 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/4rycy7fk SHOW LINKS Jon Turner's Pixel Busters Arcade https://pixelbusters.co.uk/ On a Retro Tip https://www.youtube.com/@onaretrotip Retro Import Gamer https://www.youtube.com/@retroimportgamer513 London Pinball https://www.londonpinball.co.uk/

    1h 49m
  6. Ten Pence Arcade - 222 - Congo Bongo

    Feb 12

    Ten Pence Arcade - 222 - Congo Bongo

    WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS EPISODE: Shaun’s having a foursome up a hill in Rossendale. Shaun creates a musical masterpiece called “I Fell Over a Log”. Alex writes a book about Shaun’s new sink. NEXT SHOW’S GAME POP FLAMER Jaleco - December 1982 4-way stick and 1 button ROM: popflame Lives: 3 Bonus Life: 30,000 Difficulty: Easy **ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS** SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 7th MARCH 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. OUR 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/@Alsarcade https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577021939997 https://www.instagram.com/alex_arcade2084 https://x.com/AlsArcade WEBSITE https://www.tenpencearcade.com/ EMAIL mailto:biscuits@tenpencearcade.com PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM TEN PENCE PODCASTS 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/mwck4pw4 VICTOR MARLAND'S SUBSTACK https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/ SHOW LINKS Donkey Kong ROM Hack - Bowser’s Takeover (courtesy of Vic) https://youtu.be/Tx_cTZjc5aE?si=MLnDqo_WriTors-d Play it in a browser! (A 'Bowser Browser' anyone? :) https://donkeykonghacks.net/page_play_bto.html Taggsta’s Arcade Shorts https://www.youtube.com/@Taggstas_arcade/shorts Nick's Red 7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@red7even52 Excellent Juno First Homebrew on the Atari 2600 https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-juno-first The Pinball Office in Hertfordshire http://thepinballoffice.co.uk/ David retro games played badly https://www.youtube.com/@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533

    1h 47m
  7. Ten Pence Arcade - 221 - Salamander

    Jan 15

    Ten Pence Arcade - 221 - Salamander

    HAPPY 2026 ARCADIANS! This month we discuss the ‘Gorgeous Silky Sand Snake’ that is Salamander. Great graphics, not so great slowdown :( But don’t fret petal; get yourself right cheered up with some truly awesome singing… NEXT SHOW’S GAME Alex’s Pick Congo Bongo Sega 1983 ROM: congo LIVES: 3 DIFFICULTY: Medium BONUS LIFE 10,000 THESE ARE ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED! PERSONAL 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/@Alsarcade https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577021939997 https://www.instagram.com/alex_arcade2084 https://x.com/AlsArcade WEBSITE https://www.tenpencearcade.com/ EMAIL mailto:biscuits@tenpencearcade.com SHOW LYNX AL82 Retro Gaming Salamander Playthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jDwlXFxlQk Salamander Strategy Wiki https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Salamander/Gameplay They Create Worlds Podcast https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ HG101 Presents: The Unofficial Guide to Konami Shooters http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/books/hg101-presents-the-unofficial-guide-to-konami-shooters/

    1h 37m
  8. Ten Pence Arcade - 220 - Prehistoric Isle 2

    12/19/2025

    Ten Pence Arcade - 220 - Prehistoric Isle 2

    For one episode only VICTOR MARLAND IS BACK! The Resonant Pings and the Hooter are also back! He’s Co-hosting with me and Alex! We have a right laugh! Oh yes! NEXT SHOW’S GAME SALAMANDER Konami 1986 ROM: salamand (version D) LIVES: 3 DIFFICULTY: Normal THESE ARE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2026 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi (check the ROM name), Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED! PERSONAL 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/@Alsarcade https://www.facebook.com/alexis.crowley.75 VIC https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/ WEBSITE https://www.tenpencearcade.com/ EMAIL mailto:biscuits@tenpencearcade.com SHOW LINKS Jon Turner’s Pixel Busters arcade https://pixelbusters.co.uk Stacey King's Handheld - Legion Go S, Steam OS version. https://youtu.be/SufzO9ApOwg?si=r_z7RYQEEW7U6Kqf

    1h 47m
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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, musical memories, and biscuits. OMG so many biscuits.

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  • Creator
    shaunholley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ten Pence Arcade Podcast V2.0

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