Knights of the Sky | Amiga | Sharkas FlightBytes #2 Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-03-15 | In Sharka's FlightBytes, I'll be flying missions in various classic home computer flight and military sims, mostly those from MicroProse. They'll include some of my absolute favourites and also some sims I missed out on back in the day but always wanted to play. Next up for FlightBytes, we'll be sortieing over the Western Front in search of prey in MicroProse's lovely WW1 combat sim. Recorded on the PUAE core for Retroarch with the HSM Mega Bezel and TheNamec's Commodore Pack shaders to give an authentic display feel. TheNamec CP Link: forums.libretro.com/t/thenamec-mega-bezel-packs-amiga-commodore-64-vic20-crtgaming-soon/31523#retrogaming #amiga #flightsim
Fifa Soccer 96 | PS1 | QuickBytes #71 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-10-29 | Fifa's first outing on 32-bit consoles didn't exactly push the technological leap out far but there's still a lot to enjoy about it, especially if you enjoy cute little sprites!Between the Scanlines issue one: drive.google.com/file/d/1buq31HOX7CjFlJe4X1F1851HF1Kr-c9x/edit?s=09archive.org/details/between-the-scanlines-issue-one-bw___________________________________________________________________________In QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll often be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwood#retrogaming #ps1 #soccer
That time Solid Snake skateboarded instead of sneaking #PS2 #gaming #retrogaming Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-10-21 | ...
Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu: Art Truck Battle | PS1 | Sharkas QuickBytes #70 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-09-11 | Want to garishly decorate a wobbly polygon cargo truck and then race it to the finish against a rival? Art Truck Battle is the game for you. ___________________________________________________________________________In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll often be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwood#retrogaming #ps1 #racing
Crisis Beat | PS1 | Sharkas MegaBytes #39 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-09-05 | Oh no! Crims have seized control of a cruise ship! It's up to one of four (or two of them in 2P mode!) heroic characters to brawl their way through to victory - and save the day in this wild brawler for the PlayStation!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#retrogaming #ps1 #brawler
Hologon | Amiga OCS/ECS Demoscene | Sharkas MicroBytes #37 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-08-28 | Getting back and going again with MicroBytes too, and kicking off with one helluva modern prod from one of my favourite demoscene teams, The Electronic Knights. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff, game intros, music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. pouet.net/prod.php?which=88025---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on PUAE Retroarch core on a cycle-accurate A500 512k+512k config with one of the Koko-aoi shader presets.forums.libretro.com/t/koko-aio-shader-discussions-and-updates/38455/18#Amiga #Retrocomputing #demoscene
Dramatic Reading of The Dark Wheel Elite Novella, Chapter One Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-08-21 | I've wanted to do a cosy reading of the Dark Wheel novella ever since I got a hold of a copy, so here we are, chapter one with some fitting background music for a cosy ambience.Background music: Voyager youtube.com/watch?v=HKinw3NqWFQIntro/Outro music: Mystics of the Cosmos: youtube.com/watch?v=FVh6Dflv8IAStarfield: Free Clean Starfield 60 mins by AA-FX.
The Ninja Warriors | SNES | Sharkas MegaBytes #37 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-08-20 | Rampant crime has gripped the city in the year 20XX. Only (fat-free and delicious) Mulk and the Ninja Warriors can bring an end to the villainous scheme! Join me for 30 mins of playing one of my favourite SNES games!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#retrogaming #snes #beatemup
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics | Wii | Sharkas MegaBytes #36 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-07-23 | It's time for some motion-controlled Wiimote waggling in a sporting event as I head back in time to the 2008 Bejing Olympics - with some Sega and Nintendo friends in tow!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captured from hardware via GBS-C, Razer Ripsaw, and OBS. #retrogaming #wii #nintendo
Looking for Atlantis | 2023 Fairlight C64 Demo | Sharkas MicroBytes #36 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-07-22 | Relatively hot off the pan, another C64 demoscene prod. It's still kinda surreal to see recent events referenced and parodied in C64 stuff, but here we are. Looking for Atlantis came in first at the July 8th Edison 2023 Oldschool Demo Party.demozoo.org/productions/325942---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on the VICE core for Retroarch with HSM Mega Bezel and Duimon's shader presets to give an authentic display feel and a fitting overlay. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#c64 #commodore64 #demoscene
Wipeout Phantom Edition | PS1 / PC | Sharkas QuickBytes #69 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-07-16 | Wipeout Phantom Edition is a modern source port for PC of PS1 Wipeout. And it's awesome. Link: github.com/wipeout-phantom-edition/wipeout-phantom-edition ___________________________________________________________________________In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.___________________________________________________________________________Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwood___________________________________________________________________________#retrogaming #ps1 #wipeout
Time Crisis 3 | Light Gun Shenanigans! | PS2 | Sharkas MegaBytes #35 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-07-15 | Dramatic secret agent action and a plot cheesier than a bowlful of four-cheese fondue, it's time for TIME CRISIS... 3!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Captured from hardware via GBS-C, Razer Ripsaw, and OBS. #retrogaming #PS2 #PlayStation2
Wonderland XIV | 2023 C64 Demo | Sharkas MicroBytes #34 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-07-08 | I've been quite unwell this week and unable to do voiceovers, but I wanted to get some bits up and going on the channel, so here we go with another new C64 demo from last month.This time it's one from the X 2023 party. Next Level (QB #32) impressed the hell out of me, but this... holy shizz. Just when you think you've seen the C64 doing the peak of its wonders along comes something like this. Download link: pouet.net/prod.php?which=94508Unfortunately, I see in the upload checks as I type this that a copyright claim has been flagged, so you may get ads - apologies!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on the VICE core for Retroarch with HSM Mega Bezel and Duimon's shader presets to give an authentic display feel and a fitting overlay. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#c64 #commodore64 #demoscene
Beyond Final Fantasy | PS2 FFX Bonus Disc Developer Interviews | Sharkas ConsoleBytes #1 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-25 | With my copy of Final Fantasy X for PS2, there's a second disc, a lovely behind-the-scenes making of bonus disc that has some juicy development lore and interviews. Hope you enjoy checking it out as much as I have!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are some behind-the-scenes videos and things I want to share that are retro console focused and MicroBytes isn't really the best place for them, so here we go with ConsoleBytes!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PS2 #FinalFantasy #RPG
Who IS Polygon Man? | PS1 | Sharkas QuickBytes #68 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-24 | Phew, this was a hustle but a rush to put together! The PlayStation mascot that vanished as quickly as he arrived; just who was this spiky-headed creation of consumer research and SEGA inspiration? ___________________________________________________________________________In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.___________________________________________________________________________Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwoodInformation researched from:PSPolygons (Twitter)www.twitter.com/PSPolygonsWikiwand article on Polygon Manwikiwand.com/en/Polygon_ManEdge website article 'The Making of PlayStation' - 2009web.archive.org/web/20120527153943/http://www.edge-online.com/features/making-playstation?page=5Polygon Man E3 image courtesy of Geoff Keighley___________________________________________________________________________Backing music: (OCRemix)Ctrl-Z Strider RemixFlashback - A Quest for IdentityStreets of Rage 2 - Strike a PoseNightshade - AdhesiveWombat #retrogaming #ps1 #psx
Gunship | PS1 | Sharkas FlightBytes #9 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-19 | In Sharka's FlightBytes, I'll be flying missions in various classic home computer flight and military sims, mostly those from MicroProse. They'll include some of my absolute favourites and also some sims I missed out on back in the day but always wanted to play. Back behind the cyclic of a helicopter gunship for a new flightbytes, this time with 32-bit PlayStation power in our engines!Captured from hardware via GBS-C, Razer Ripsaw, and OBS.#retrogaming #ps1 #flightsim
The Oregon Trail Deluxe | Travelling the Trail of DOOM!! | DOS | Sharkas MegaBytes #34 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-17 | An edutainment classic in North America, the Oregon Trail has long been the source of popular culture and memes. But how does it actually play and how far with Sharka and a wagon train of friends go? Hopefully all the way!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded via the DOSBOX Pure core with Duimon's shader and overlay presets for Retroarch Mega Bezel Project:forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#retrogaming #MSDOS #dosgames
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #7 | Kidnapped! Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-16 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
OPS2M Editors Letter Dramatic Reading | PS2 | Sharkas ConsoleBytes #3 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-15 | After re-reading the incredible pomposity of the Editor's Letter in the very first Official PlayStation 2 Magazine, I decided I needed to do a dramatic reading of it with appropriate music. It's such an amazing thing and feels like an encapsulation of the grand plans Sony had for PS2 and just how much they envisioned it as a multimedia game-changer - not just for games. Sounds a bit familiar, doesn't it?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#Retrogaming #PlayStation2 #PS2
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #6 | Love is In the Air Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-13 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #5 | My Name is Guybrush Threepwood, Prepare to Die! Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-12 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Rollcage Stage II | PS1 | Sharkas QuickBytes #67 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-11 | Just yesterday we added Rollcage: Stage II to our PS1 library after a good long while of being on the fence about picking it up. And it's AWESOME. ___________________________________________________________________________In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.___________________________________________________________________________Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwoodCaptured from hardware via GBS-C, Razer Ripsaw, and OBS. #retrogaming #ps1 #psx
EON (2019 Party Version) | Amiga OCS Demoscene | Sharkas MicroBytes #33 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-10 | Reuploaded after solving the visual glitches mentioned in the previous upload!I particularly love getting to showcase A500/OCS demos as they really demonstrate what can be done still with such humble Amiga hardware. EON is no exception; holy shizz, is it awesome! There was also supposed to be another version planned to be released after Revision, but I can't find any other version than the Party one. files.scene.org/view/parties/2019/revision19/amiga-demo/tbl_eon_party_version.zip---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on the PUAE core for Retroarch with the HSM Mega Bezel and TheNamec's Commodore Pack shaders to give an authentic display feel. Running on a base A500 512K+512K Slowram config.TheNamec CP Link: forums.libretro.com/t/thenamec-mega-bezel-packs-amiga-commodore-64-vic20-crtgaming-soon/31523#Amiga #Retrocomputing #demoscene
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #4 | The Art of Insult Sword Fighting (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-09 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #3 | Using Our Head To Earn Coin! (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-08 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #2 | Hey Man! Leave the Rat Alone! (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-07 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Lets Play The Secret of Monkey Island (Amiga) #1 | Sore Throats Ahoy! (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-06 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. And we're setting aside the Ace Combat 5 LP to instead delve into an old cosy favourite of mine.WHDLoad version played on the standalone WinUAE emulator.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #Amiga #monkeyisland
Next Level by Performers | 2023 C64 Demo | Sharkas MicroBytes #32 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-05 | This is by far the longest demoscene production I've yet encountered, four 125kb floppy disks stuffed with, well, black magic and sorcery. My jaw is still rattling around somewhere after falling off. Truly stunning stuff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. Demo link: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=232976 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded on the VICE core for Retroarch with HSM Mega Bezel and Duimon's shader presets to give an authentic display feel and a fitting overlay. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#c64 #commodore64 #demoscene
Foreign policy - The Civilization II way Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-03 | One of Civilization II's amazingly bombastic advisor FMVs
Captain Blood Intro | Commodore Amiga | Sharkas MicroBytes #31 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-06-03 | I can't believe I've not uploaded the Captain Blood intro as a MicroBytes yet! It's such an enigmatic title from start to finish, least of all this title screen tuneage and imagery, the former of which samples Jean-Michel Jarre's Ethnicolor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. Recorded on WinUAE with a shader+reshade combo and a stock A500 config with 512/512k ram. blog.johnnovak.net/2022/04/15/achieving-period-correct-graphics-in-personal-computer-emulators-part-1-the-amiga#Amiga #Retrogaming #commodoreamiga
Project Firestart | 1980s Survival Horror! | C64 | Sharkas MegaBytes #33 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-31 | Perhaps the best C64 game ever? And way ahead of its time in terms of being a cinematic survival horror game? Yep, that's Project Firestart. Teaser 00:00Game Intro Start 00:25Game Intro End 03:54 Gameplay & Commentary 03:55Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedoggeRecorded via the Retroarch VICE core with Duimon's shader and overlay presets for Retroarch Mega Bezel Project:forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#retrogaming #rc64 #survivalhorrorgaming
Deathflood: Dungeon of Doom | C64 | Sharkas QuickBytes #66 Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-28 | Deathflood is a cool new addition to contemporary new C64 games, a fiendishly addictive platform puzzler with fantastical flair!In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.windigoproductions.itch.io/deathflood-dungeon-of-doomhttps://www.polyplay.xyz/Deathflood-Dungeon-of-Doom-Collectors-Edition-C64-CartridgeIntro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwoodRecorded on the VICE core for Retroarch.#retrogaming #commodore64 #c64
Ridge Racer 2 | Sony PSP | Sharkas MegaBytes #32 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-27 | A greatest hits mix of all things Ridge Racer in your pocket? Sign me up!Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedoggeRecorded via the standalone PPSSPP app. #retrogaming #ridgeracer #psp
Bubblegum Crisis Slideshow | Amiga AGA Demoscene | Sharkas MicroBytes #30 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-25 | Bubblegum Crisis! One of my favourite 80s anime. So when I dug into Amiga slideshows to see if there were any for it, I found this one from Carnage/Kei from 1995. Some gorgeous stills and scanned artwork - and rocking tunes. I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. http://ftp.amigascne.org/pub/amiga/Groups/C/CarnageRecorded on WinUAE with a shader+reshade combo and an A1200 config with 2 megs of chip and 8 of fast ram. blog.johnnovak.net/2022/04/15/achieving-period-correct-graphics-in-personal-computer-emulators-part-1-the-amiga#Amiga #Retrocomputing #demoscene
Unreal (Future Crew) | DOS Demoscene | Sharkas MicroBytes #28 Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-22 | This is the longest demoscene production I've come across so far, a 'megademo', and a really cool one. Unveiled at Assembly 1992, this really shows off just how far the DOS PC has come on the audiovisual front. I'm running this on a 486-33mhz PC config, the recommended spec on the splash screen, and since it has Gravis Ultrasound compatibility, I decided to use that for sound. NOTE: Copyright-protected content was flagged up during upload. Not sure if it's legit, but if you get an ad, apologies! Demo link: pouet.net/prod.php?which=1274I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. Recorded on the Dosbox Pure core for Retroarch with HSM Mega Bezel and Duimon's shader presets to give an authentic display feel and a fitting overlay.forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#dos #msdos #demoscene
Dune: The Battle for Arrakis | Sega Genesis | Sharkas MegaBytes #31 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-20 | With their restricted resolutions and joypad controls, RTS games on consoles are always a tricky prospect. Westwood will show you how to do one the right way. Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedoggeRecorded from a modded Mega Drive I via GBS-C and Razer Ripsaw.#retrogaming #segagenesis #megadrive
BAT (Bureau of Astral Troubleshooters) | Atari ST Game Intro | Sharkas MicroBytes #27 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-14 | I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. The title tuneage to Ubi Soft's B.A.T has long been one of my favourite pieces of home computer music and after firing up the Atari ST original to vibe along to it, I figured it might make for a nice MicroByte!B.A.T itself is an interesting and ambitious project, a hybrid RPG and cinematic sci-fi adventure that has plenty of that late 80s weirdness that French companies such as Ubi and Loriciels revelled in. Recorded on the Hatari core for Retroarch with Duimon's overlay and shader presets for Mega Bezel Shader Project. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#AtariST #Retrocomputing #Atari
Stellar Assault SS (Sega Saturn) | Sharkas MEGABytes #30 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-13 | Wow. I'm so glad I went into this blind as it turned out to be a wholly unexpected experience - a pleasant one at that!Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedoggeThumbnails were created using edited elements of the Intro.Translation link: segaxtreme.net/resources/stellar-assault-ss-english.170Recorded via Retroarch Beetle Saturn core and using Duimon's overlay and shader preset for Mega Bezel shader Project. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146#retrogaming #sega #segasaturn
Knights of the Sky | Amiga | Sharkas FlightBytes #8 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-05-07 | In Sharka's FlightBytes, I'll be flying missions in various classic home computer flight and military sims, mostly those from MicroProse. They'll include some of my absolute favourites and also some sims I missed out on back in the day but always wanted to play. Next up for FlightBytes, we'll be once again sortieing over the Western Front in search of prey in MicroProse's lovely WW1 combat sim. Recorded on the PUAE core for Retroarch with the HSM Mega Bezel and TheNamec's Commodore Pack shaders to give an authentic display feel. TheNamec CP Link: forums.libretro.com/t/thenamec-mega-bezel-packs-amiga-commodore-64-vic20-crtgaming-soon/31523#retrogaming #amiga #flightsim
Transhuman | Commodore Amiga OCS Demoscene | Sharkas MicroBytes #26 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-30 | I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. Note: Youtube flagged this as using a small segment of a Black Eyed Peas song, so if you get ads, that's why - apologies. A very recent demoscene production for this MicroBytes, one from the Electronic Knights that scored first place in Gerp 2022. And I can easily see why; this is a stonkin' prod for OCS hardware. As there are issues with the ADF versions of this production, I'll link the IPF version I used and ran successfully. https://www.dig-id.de/amiga/transhuman.ipfpouet.net/prod.php?which=91267Recorded on WinUAE with a shader+reshade combo and a stock A500 config with 512/512k ram. blog.johnnovak.net/2022/04/15/achieving-period-correct-graphics-in-personal-computer-emulators-part-1-the-amiga#Amiga #Retrocomputing #demoscene
Solar Fox (Atari 2600) | Power Piracy in SPACE! | Sharkas QuickBytes #65 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-27 | Solar Fox is one of my absolute favourite Atari 2600 games - and games of all time. Let me show you why. In Sharka's QuickBytes, I'll be taking a bite-sized (byte-sized?) look at retro games, usually several per video when I'm covering a particular series or theme. There'll be more editing and more scripted commentary in QuickBytes than in the laid-back Nostalgic Nibbles and MEGABytes series', and most vids won't be longer than ten minutes - perfect for a quick blast of Sharka-themed retro goodness.Played on the Stella core for Retroarch with Duimon's Shader and Overlay Presets for Mega Bezel. forums.libretro.com/t/duimon-hsm-mega-bezel-graphics-and-presets-feedback-and-updates/28146Intro animation courtesy of @KishaTashwood#retrogaming #atari #atari2600
The most iconic start to a video game racer ever? #ps1 #retrogaming #RidgeRacer #CRT Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-22 | ...
Lets Play Ace Combat 5 (PS2) #2 | The Whole World on Fire (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-22 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. PAL version captured on real hardware via GBS-C and Razer Ripsaw.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #ps2 #acecombat5
Lets Play Ace Combat 5 (PS2) #1 | Lots of Exposition (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-20 | I feel like giving Let's Plays another go for those who enjoy casual playthroughs laced with cosy chitchat. PAL version captured on real hardware via GBS-C and Razer Ripsaw.Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedogge#retrogaming #ps2 #acecombat5
PS2 2000 Black Sleeve Demo Disc Intro | PlayStation 2 Demos | Sharkas MicroBytes #26 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-18 | 7 views 18 Apr 2023 #PlayStation2 #PS2 #demodiscReupload as the previous version's audio was much too quiet. I've settled into a format for MicroBytes, focusing on interesting bits of demoscene stuff and game intros and music and general home microcomputer bits 'n' pieces. This is such a cool and hype-inducing intro that kicks in as you boot up demo disc PBPX-95205 that I just had to upload it onto Youtube as well as share it on Twitter. Captured from PS2 hardware via GBS-C and Razer Ripsaw#PlayStation2 #PS2 #demodisc
F-117 Nightstorm | Sega Genesis | Sharkas FlightBytes #7 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-18 | In Sharka's FlightBytes, I'll be flying missions in various classic home computer flight and military sims, mainly those from MicroProse. They'll include some of my absolute favourites and some sims I missed out on back in the day but always wanted to play. Another first outing with a favourite flight sim on the Sega Mega Drive, one that's a bit of a stealth affair. To my knowledge, F-117 is the final flight sim that Electronic Arts released for Sega Genesis/MD and I'm happy to report that they go out with a bit of a bang. Captured from a 60hz modded PAL Mega Drive via RGB Scart, GBS-C and Razer Ripsaw. #retrogaming #SegaGenesis #flightsim
Aladdin (Master System) | Sharkas MEGABytes #29 (QHD) Sharkas RetroBytes 2023-04-17 | The Master System can often punch well above its 8-bit weight and its version of Disney's Aladdin feels like one of the prime examples. Intro created by AmigoAmiga / @rexthedoggeThumbnails were created using edited elements of the Intro.Captured from a Mega Drive MKI via RGB scart, GBS-C, and Razer Ripsaw.#retrogaming #sega #mastersystem
