Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Ain't No Game

Ain't No Game

Retro Dregs

A podcast about games that are films, films that are games, and all the murky stuff in the middle. This series delves into the world of cross platform licensing, when video games become motion pictures, and films that receive the video game treatment, looking back at childhood memories, what is successful and what doesn’t quite work. Each episode is an anecdotal look at an individual property or franchise and how the media translates.
bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 Ain't No Game Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ain't No Game episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ain't No Game for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ain't No Game episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ain't No Game - RoboCop

RoboCop

Ain't No Game

play

06/16/19 • 78 min

James is joined once again by series regulars VFX artist and film editor Richard Blackburn and film producer Ben Jacques to discuss the ultra-violent and ultra-awesome RoboCop.
|
They discuss seeing the film way too young, the impact it had, the sequels and of course the spin-off games!
|
After a weekend of good food and good gaming in Manchester, the boys talk about Bury's Arcade Club, a trip to the cinema to see Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and a film they all love. From the 1987 original, right through to the recent reboot, Ben, Rich and James take apart the hero of Detroit and run the analytics on what makes RoboCop such an iconic and beloved franchise.
|
Mr. Sunday Movies on the RoboCop/Terminator cross over comic https://youtu.be/vOGbsJdBpQ0
|
For more from Ain't No Game, follow us on Twitter @aintnojames and feel free to drop us an email on [email protected]
|
Thank you for your cooperation .

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - Teenage Mutant Hero (also Ninja) Turtles
play

01/31/20 • 78 min

James is joined by stand-up comedian and Talking Bottom co-host Mat Brooks to talk about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
From growing up during the height of Turtle Power, owning the Playmates toys, loving the cartoon, the video games and first live-actions films, Mat and James take a trip down the sewers of their memories to discuss just what makes the Fab Four such a timeless, popular and endearing franchise to this day. Cowabunga!
|
Follow us on these social media outlets!
Twitter | @aintnojames
Instagram | @aintnojames
Facebook | facebook.com/aintnogame
|
Follow Mat @MatBrooks
|
Also a Bottom fan you say (the British sitcom, naughty!)? Check out the Talking Bottom Podcast https://talkingbottom.podbean.com and follow the team on Twitter @talkingbottom
|
Thanks for listening! Turtle Power!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - The Sonic Film from the 90s
play

01/28/20 • 56 min

James and Danny discuss one of the biggest icons in gaming, Sonic the Hedgehog. From the 1991 Megadrive/Genesis classic and its 16-bit sequels, through to the first feature length animated movie released on VHS in 1996.
They discuss the impact the games had on their childhood and how the blue blur's animated antics hold up today. As a Live-Action adaptation of the computer game mascot looks set for a cinematic release later this year, James and Danny chat about which direction the film could go.
Follow us on these social media outlets!
Twitter | @aintnojames
Instagram | @aintnojames
Facebook | facebook.com/aintnogame

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - The Snowman

The Snowman

Ain't No Game

play

12/27/19 • 45 min

It's been a while but we're back! Getting well into the festive spirit, we look back at the Oscar nominated animated classic The Snowman, the impact it's had, the sequels and the games (yes games!) it received.
|
Join James and series regular, Producer Ben Jacques as they go Walking in the Air and get a little teary eyed looking back at the BAFTA winning 1982 film in this festive edition of Ain't No Game.
|
Follow us on these fine social media outlets -
Twitter @aintnojames
Instagram @aintnojames
facebook.com/aintnogame

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - Die Hard

Die Hard

Ain't No Game

play

12/27/19 • 56 min

What better way to kick off Christmas than with the classic tale of a man who just wants to spend a quiet Christmas with the family.
|
The Die Hard franchise is a Hollywood heavyweight with a whole host of spin off games and imitators to discuss.
|
Film producer Ben Jacques and film editor and vfx artist Richard Blackburn join James to chat about what they've been watching, and what they've been playing recently as well as the first time they saw Die Hard, their memories of the games and the legacy of John McClane in this festive edition of Ain't No Game.
|
Yippee Ki-Yay!
|
Re-upload from Christmas 2018
|
Follow us on these fine social media outlets -
Twitter @aintnojames
Instagram @aintnojames
facebook.com/aintnogame

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - Toy Story

Toy Story

Ain't No Game

play

06/01/19 • 59 min

James is joined by YouTuber Adam Flanagan to discuss one of cinema's finest trilogies, Toy Story.
|
They chat about seeing Toy Story for the first time, the impact it had on them growing up, the amazing sequels and of course, the lovely tie-in video games!
|
To (Disney) infinity... and beyond!
|
Check out Adam's channel for finny clips and animations | https://www.youtube.com/flanamation |
and check out the Ain't No Game podcast on Spotify and iTunes and why not drop us a line on Twitter and Instagram @aintnojames

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - Resident Evil

Resident Evil

Ain't No Game

play

05/18/19 • 57 min

James is joined once again by film Producer Ben Jacques and film editor and VFX artist Richard Blackburn to talk about the Resident Evil franchise.
They discuss their first memories of the survival horror games and their evolution from the first 3 third person adventures with locked off cameras to the over the shoulder and first person takes of the more recent games in this beloved and blood-soaked series.
And how do the films fair in all this? Well listen to find out if the silver screen has done these games justice (spoilers, they haven't)...
As always thanks for stopping by and please do leave a like and a comment if you have anything you'd like to add or hear us talk about with no real research or knowledge in the future!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - The Terminator

The Terminator

Ain't No Game

play

05/12/20 • 62 min

James is joined by editor Stewart Daniels to discuss James Cameron's 1984 science fiction film, The Terminator. This iconic movie had a huge impact on the industry, and spawned several videogame tie-ins as the killer robot from the future established itself as a juggernaut franchise. | James and Stew talk about their first viewings of the film at a young age, how the film holds up 30+ years on, and if the 2D platform game for the MegaDrive was really that good. There's a storm coming. | Thanks for listening and drop us an email at [email protected] with any suggestions, questions or general bants for the team. | Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @aintnojames | We'll be back.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Ain't No Game - Final Fantasy VII Remake Trickery
play

04/11/20 • 78 min

Final Fantasy VII is back! A HD remake to one of the most beloved games of all time is here, but some of us aren't as excited as others, especially when it comes to looking back at the Final Fantasy the films.
|
Non fan James is joined by VFX Artist Richard Blackburn who also doesn't share the passion for turn-based RPGs, whilst film Producer Ben Jacques and comedian Mat Brooks offer their fond memories and love for the 23 year old game, their thoughts on the remake and also discuss where the films may have taken a (very) wrong footing for the non-initiated.
|
Email us at [email protected]
|
Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @aintnojames
|
Find us on Facebook /aintnogame
|
Thanks for listening!

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Ain't No Game have?

Ain't No Game currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Ain't No Game cover?

The podcast is about Hobbies, Videogames, Films, Games, Retro, Retro Gaming, Funny, Gaming, Reviews, Podcasts, Movies, Arts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Ain't No Game?

The episode title 'Teenage Mutant Hero (also Ninja) Turtles' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ain't No Game?

The average episode length on Ain't No Game is 64 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ain't No Game released?

Episodes of Ain't No Game are typically released every 30 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Ain't No Game?

The first episode of Ain't No Game was released on May 18, 2019.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments