Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy. Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of “oh!” moments..
Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of “oh!” moments.
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This is episode where we dive deep into one of the most influential retro arcade games of all time — Double Dragon (1987).
Following the recent passing of legendary game creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, we celebrate the legacy of the man who helped define the side-scrolling beat ’em up genre and changed arcade gaming forever.
In this episode, we explore:
🥋 The origins of beat ’em ups — from Kung Fu Master to Renegade
🐲 How Double Dragon revolutionised arcade gameplay
⚔️ Weapon pickups (bats, knives, whips) and why they mattered
👊 The birth of 2-player co-op brawlers
🔥 Iconic characters like Abobo and Willy
🎵 The unforgettable arcade soundtrack
🕹️ The slowdown, the difficulty, and the legendary “back elbow” strategy
We also discuss how Double Dragon paved the way for genre-defining classics like:
Plus — why the rise of Street Fighter II and competitive fighting games shifted arcade culture away from cooperative belt-scrolling brawlers.
If you grew up playing Double Dragon on the NES, Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, or in the arcades — this episode is packed with pure nostalgia.
🎮 Double Dragon isn’t just a retro game — it’s arcade history.
If you love retro gaming, arcade machines, classic beat ’em ups, 80s gaming, 90s gaming, and gaming history, make sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment:
👉 What’s your favourite beat ’em up of all time?
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