Play DOS Games On A Steam Deck - This Week In Retro 149 This Week in Retro 2023-12-09 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠You can now play DOS games on your Steam Deck, yay! The good old film camera seems to be making a bit of a comeback and as Half-Life hits its 25th anniversary it gets an official update. Three very different stories this week. All that and some other news in brief as well as the Community Question Of The Week.Does anyone read this? Let us know in the comments please.00:00 - Show Opening11:33 - Selfie On The ShelfieStory Link: english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2023-11-26/are-we-getting-tired-of-the-selfie-the-surprising-return-of-analog-cameras.html28:43 - Dos DeckStory Link: pcgamesn.com/steam-deck/dos-games42:29 - Dave's Housekeeping47:29 - Half-Life Of Half-LifeStory Link: pcgamesn.com/steam-deck/dos-games01:02:05 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Is Older Always Better? - This Week In Retro 191 This Week in Retro 2024-10-19 | We return to find that your PC will be able to emulate an Xbox, that a rare Microprose arcade cabinet has been restored ( and is quite excellent ) and we check out a report that asks why some games age better than others. We also have news of a special Atari focused magazine which may or may not have been officially announced when you read this...we don't know.If you like our podcast then it is quite likely that you will also enjoy Pixel Addict magazine. Made by and for lovers of retro computers/consoles/games/films/toys. Packed with reports, news, reviews and even tutorials you are sure to enjoy. The current issue has a HUGE section on Microprose. Visit www.pixel.addict.media/shop/Charity Mug Auction Link: ebay.co.uk/itm/39580579899200:00 - Show Opening07:10 - Throw Me An XboneStory Link: gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox-one/after-11-years-xbox-one-emulators-are-finally-coming-to-pc-but-theyre-not-actually-using-emulation-at-all17:42 - Rare Microprose Cab RepairedStory Link: philwip.com/2019/09/11/pcb-repair-f-15-strike-eagle31:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below38:03 - Growing Old DisgracefullyStory Link: howtogeek.com/why-do-some-games-age-poorly-while-others-are-timeless49:28 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Housekeeping Links:LGR's Latest Update: youtube.com/watch?v=VocCS7ls7R8Will CRTs Return Discussion: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fxzw4l/do_you_think_demand_for_crts_might_ever_grow_highNostalgia Nerd and The Checkmate Monitor: youtu.be/IWBVATSPPlwNintendo Goes For YouTube Emulators: timeextension.com/news/2024/10/nintendo-is-now-going-after-youtube-accounts-which-show-its-games-being-emulatedRetro Computing A Chore?: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fv58tf/vintage_computer_collection_becoming_a_choreBBC's 1990s Lara Croft Clip: youtu.be/l25IionYlp0?si=o_65b6jUCTVcvr4EInternet Archive Hacked: bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/internet-archive-hacked-data-breach-impacts-31-million-users
Dave and Neil are DONKEYS - Its the More Fun Making it Auction! This Week in Retro 2024-10-16 | We are supporting the efforts of More Fun Making It in their efforts to raise money for the Befriending Scheme.There are a number of (mostly) Commodore related items up for auction on eBay. There is some great stuff up for grabs. Auctions will be ending all the time so be quick. The link at the end of the description will give you all the info you need to check out all the auctions and watch the live stream this weekend.Here is the link to the mug everyone is talking about: ebay.co.uk/itm/395805798992By the way there is also a regular TWIR mug up for auction: ebay.co.uk/itm/395782785974Please support them if you can, thank you.morefunmakingit.co.uk/mfmi-charity-2024
Atari Jaguar On The Toilet - This Week In Retro 190 This Week in Retro 2024-10-05 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Strange show title this week but please stick with it! Neil is back full time! And who is this joining him and Dave? It's Chris! This week they look at Jaguar emulation on the iPhone, a list of 10 greatest gaming innovations ( and come up some more ) and ponder what will happen now that WinAmp's source code was posted to GitHub.All this and the usual quick fire retro gaming news and the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening08:53 - Apple Invents The CatStory Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/09/atari-jaguar-emulation-is-coming-to-iphone21:32 - Gaming's Greatest InnovationsStory Link: metro.co.uk/2024/09/22/the-10-greatest-innovations-video-games-according-me-2164528641:27 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below51:18 - It Clips The Llama’s WingsStory Link: No Link!01:04:17 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:RIP Chris Serle: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y32z6wyg3oLinux on Intel 4004: tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/linux-takes-476-days-to-boot-on-an-ancient-intel-4004-cpu-cpu-precedes-the-os-by-20-yearsCeefax’s 50th: youtu.be/Xej9JI-FDPw?si=8oFvcMcoVVVOISoDModern Time Crisis: timeextension.com/news/2024/09/time-crisis-is-coming-to-modern-tvs-thanks-to-a-plug-and-play-ai-powered-light-gunFunky 555 Timer IC: youtu.be/mDhNQPt8An0?si=LWfiLtjjFZOXmKiYMiSter Pi Review: timeextension.com/reviews/mister-pi-a-usd99-gateway-to-fpga-retro-gamingCalifornia Digital Purchase Law Change: timeextension.com/news/2024/09/new-storefront-law-tells-us-what-we-all-should-know-we-dont-own-digital-gamesPC vs C64 Second Reality: youtube.com/watch?v=IqqhsDWWd44Credits:"Atari Jaguar console" by Easterbilby is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
40 Years of ELITE - This Week In Retro 189 This Week in Retro 2024-09-28 | Elite is 40 and to celebrate some source code has been shared. Fancy a job at Sega looking after its history? A PS2 gets a stunning restoration. Neil drops by to chat to Dave and Rees about this week's retro computing stories.Once again thank you Rees for stepping up and helping us out while Neil was away. Rees has a lot of retro content, please visit ctrl-alt-rees.com for all the info.Check out the latest issue of Pixel Addict for a big feature on popular Disney game Duck Tales. You will also find this issue's feature system in Templeman's Treasures where the Exelvision EXL 100 is explored. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for all the details.00:00 - Show Opening06:00 - Elite 40th Source CodeStory Link: http://www.elitehomepage.org/fourty/index.htm19:21 - SEGA History Expert? Have We Got A Job For You!Story Link: mynintendonews.com/2024/09/21/sega-paying-100000-for-archivist-lore-role29:08 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below38:18 - Extreme RestorationStory Link: youtu.be/2cFdAKC3_-o46:35 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Half Life: pcgamesn.com/half-life/cd-discoveryLost Professor Layton Game: gamesradar.com/games/puzzle/lost-professor-layton-game-that-only-released-in-japan-16-years-ago-is-getting-an-unofficial-translation-after-being-discovered-on-an-old-phonePS1 FPGA: timeextension.com/news/2024/09/fpga-ps1-teased-ahead-of-playstations-30th-anniversaryJapan's HiFi Stacks: gearpatrol.com/audio/teac-cassette-tape-decksX16 Second Reality: youtube.com/watch?v=_67sF4onNQM
Return Of The Cartridge Game - This Week In Retro 188 This Week in Retro 2024-09-21 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠We are joined by Ben from Plaion, the people who bought you the Atari 2600+ and the forthcoming 7800+. We talk about cartridge gaming, get some info on the new Atari consoles and wonder what could be next from Atari. Do you worry about being fooled by fake cartridge games on sale in stores which may not know how to spot a fake? The BBC looked into it. Finally, are hard drives really as unreliable as reported? Maybe not.All this and more retro gaming/computing news in Dave's Briefs and the Community Question Of The Week.Check our Rees' video on a Tiny branded PC: youtube.com/watch?v=qQo0yOqOb_400:00 - Show Opening02:50 - You Cart Keep A Good Format DownStory Link: howtogeek.com/new-cartridge-releases-are-taking-retro-gaming-to-another-level29:08 - Retro Piracy Running RampantStory Link: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpoAdditional Link: retronews.com/fake-pokemon-cartridge-spotted-at-gamestop-raises-concerns-among-retro-gamers44:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below51:48 - Hard Drive-In’ : Still Goin’Story Link: backblaze.com/blog/hard-drive-life-expectancy01:0:09 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Story Links:SNES Post Box: https://i.redd.it/kz2kb4u8rlod1.jpegC54 Microtext: youtube.com/watch?v=DvSlWLgXcsUGoogle And The Wayback Machine: 9to5google.com/2024/09/11/google-search-internet-archive-wayback-machineAtari Back On Track: gamedeveloper.com/business/atari-ceo-wade-rosen-says-the-company-is-done-being-a-fast-follower-
Dongles, Doom & DOS - This Week In Retro 187 This Week in Retro 2024-09-14 | This week we are joined by Richard from Heber Ltd. to talk about a video that shows life behind the scenes at id Software and the ITX Llama, a machine built for 90s gaming. We also discover the origin of the Dongle!The new issue of Pixel Addict has a big feature on the classic game Duck Tales. With info and interviews on how this hugely successful game came to be. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down.00:00 - Show Opening08:55 - Moments Before DoomStory Link: youtu.be/HpEBUV_g9vU?si=iuFnLtqo_Eis3aYt19:22 - ITX Llama: A Brand New PC For 1990s DOS Games!Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ogHqmjn6sY446:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below51:21 - My Dongle Is Still Going Strong!Story Link: wordcraft.com/contact#history58:45 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Dreamcast Doom: timeextension.com/news/2024/09/duke-nukem-3d-has-been-ported-to-dreamcast-and-its-creator-is-impressedRubber Keyed Wonder: whatson.bfi.org.uk/imax/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=5DCED638-BEAD-4F44-8FBF-AA530D781A6C&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=2084FB51-1E3E-41AA-8C29-95528A1D28CAAl Charpentier Interview: youtu.be/sVcPp4IxQCkJelly Load: tfw8b.com/introducing-jelly-loadEpisode Credits"dongle-DSC_1909" by el cajon yacht club is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
New Consoles For Everyone - This Week In Retro 186 This Week in Retro 2024-09-07 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Jason from Mr Lurch's Things joins us for a bumper edition to talk about a bunch of new old consoles that are coming our way shortly. We wonder just how accurate are the Commodore sales figures and discover that there a well timed YouTube video that talks about that very subject.Be sure to check out Jason's videos here: youtube.com/@MrLurchsThings00:00 - Show Opening07:12 - 7800+ & The Spectrum, & Full Size Amiga, & PC88 MiniStory Link: theverge.com/2024/8/20/24224292/atari-7800-plus-compatible-with-2600-cartridges-price-release-date30:05 - EmuDeck SteamOS Based TV ConsoleStory Link: theverge.com/2024/8/29/24231635/emudeck-machine-steam-machines-crowdfundingSee the campaign: indiegogo.com/projects/emudeck-machine-retro-inspired-itx-pc#Bazzite: bazzite.gg41:57 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below55:11 - The Truth About Amiga!Story Link: youtu.be/AXCWYKSjHnI?si=h5UCjpp4TLg13TsL01:16:15 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:LGR Cameo: youtube.com/watch?v=3x_VYRED6ycFast Food Doom: https://i.redd.it/7kubdg0bxgkd1.jpegSid Meier’s $10K 386: techspot.com/news/104367-firaxis-preserves-10000-pc-sid-meier-used-develop.htmlRose Tinted Spectrums GamesMaster Series 2: youtu.be/b9qh8DJP3ws?si=ChLPzTqnUvoZYMQfThe Computer Sheds: hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/i-went-englands-least-visited-9450159#Echobox=1722620218The Famous Computer Cafe: hackaday.com/2024/08/23/the-famous-computer-cafe-has-now-been-archived-onlineThe History Of The 8-bit Amstrads: youtube.com/watch?v=GTiCq32pYB4Perifractic Tries Broadcast Software: youtu.be/MezkfYTN6EQ?si=CEmmmbFebMqCidWS
Commodores Are Burning Hot! - This Week In Retro 185 This Week in Retro 2024-08-24 | Fan favourite Chris is back to bring his views on a new book all about classic arcade games, to find out just how cool the C64 really is and how good old MS Paint has seen off its intended successor. All this and the Community Question Of The Week answers.You read Pixel Addict on the move, right? The history of luggable and portable computers is fascinating. The cover story this month takes a look at pioneering mobile computers including the Osborne 1, Kaypro II, Compaq Portable and even Commodore's SX-64. Visit www.pixel.addict.media00:00 - Show Opening05:53 - Arcade Done JusticeStory Link: kickstarter.com/projects/tabletop-book/arcade-decades-80s-editionYouTube Promo: youtu.be/ZBiYZIHOzyQ?si=kTawBqY-coAL-SVm13:30 - The C64 Is Not CoolStory Link: http://tech.guitarsite.de/c64_thermal.html30:09 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below35:07 - 3D Defeated - Paint Wins!Story Link: tweaktown.com/news/99838/microsoft-is-retiring-2017s-paint-3d-and-keeping-the-original-ms-from-1985/index.html48:27 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Micro Men: youtu.be/XXBxV6-zamM?si=IPnRUD6dVnZV7eAnBBC Computer Rescued From Tip: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5dz47pqgqo.amp444 Games Consoles 1 TV: famitsu.com/article/202408/14178IBM Crochet: https://i.redd.it/r331hvuj1oid1.jpgNissan Only Need For Speed: thedrive.com/news/theres-a-jdm-need-for-speed-game-featuring-only-nissans
Golden Joysticks Ahoy! - This Week In Retro 184 This Week in Retro 2024-08-17 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠This is This Week In Retro (TWIR), your weekly show about retro (vintage) computing.Dave and Rees are joined by David from RoseTintedSpectrum this week to talk about his own, very popular, video on UK TV show Gamesmaster. There is a new version of Doom on the way and an old word processing friend has returned.Please check out RoseTintedSpectrum at: youtube.com/channel/UCGDTjXnyGM5flG6Xk6fiMAg00:00 - Show OpeningDave's Narration On Atari Legend: youtu.be/kMw-6NEPh2Y05:42 - Rose-Gold JoysticksStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=SvoDH0ya7bg23:18 - OK DoomerStory Link: theverge.com/2024/8/8/24216379/doom-doom-ii-definitive-re-releaseLegacy Of Rust Info: doomwiki.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Rust43:21 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below52:17 - A WordStar Is RebornStory Link: theregister.com/2024/08/06/wordstar_7_the_last_everRobert J. Sawyer Blog: sfwriter.com/wordstar.htm01:00:46 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Housekeeping Links:Isa Holding An Isa Card: https://i.redd.it/hukab82ynthd1.pngTime Bandit: marincomics.com/time-bandit.htmlBrett Jones Passes Away: videogameschronicle.com/news/influential-goldeneye-perfect-dark-artist-brett-jones-has-diedAnimal Crossing NES Emulator: gamesradar.com/games/animal-crossing/after-23-years-animal-crossings-nes-emulator-still-houses-a-mystery-that-comes-down-to-30-japanese-players-nobodys-been-able-to-findJeff Bezos Interview on BBC: youtube.com/watch?v=nDXvpbpbPCoAndy Warhol Portrait For Sale: petapixel.com/2024/08/05/rare-digital-portrait-by-andy-warhol-for-sale-for-26-millionNBCbay Talks About Atari: nbcbayarea.com/news/local/digital-originals/atari-retro-gaming-preserve-classic-video-games/3535306
What Was Your First GUI? - This Week In Retro 183 This Week in Retro 2024-08-10 | Bob from RetroRGB joins us this week to talk SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis games, our memories of early GUIs and a Game Boy with a CRT screen which is still portable but VERY battery hungry. Once again Ctrl-Alt-Rees steps in to cover for Neil while he is on his break.There are more retro computing news nuggets in Dave's Briefs and the Community Question Of The Week.This week's show is bought to you by the letters P and A and the number 22. These stand for Pixel Addict issue 22 which is a magazine full of news and stories about our fave older computer and gaming systems. Take a look at https://www.pixel.addict.media/Bob asks that you please visit retrorgb.com Rees has lots of good retro stuff over at ctrl-alt-rees.com00:00 - Show Opening04:15 - The Mega Of Mega DriveStory Link: gamesradar.com/best-sega-genesis-games-all-time23:02 - 1986 Battle Of The GUIs - Will Windows Win, Or Will It Be GEM’s Time To Shine?Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=Q2PNLsvDxqwHow Apple Ruined GEM: youtu.be/aAAU5S1irP0?si=2vB9wmjCprVwefOb36:48 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below47:44 - The World’s First Proper Game BoyStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=irHI_2WdQXc53:17 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Brief's LinksCodemasters Video On Facebook: facebook.com/share/v/dW7hyrpcJPdbiYf1/?mibextid=WC7FNeOrpheus II: https://pcmidi.eu/orpheus2.htmlCleared Hot: youtu.be/D8CX75ozs7Y?si=RBkJGHp7wa0COfUfXenia Manager: github.com/xenia-manager/xenia-managerPS3 Super Computer: xda-developers.com/1760-playstation-3-supercomputer-2010WinAMP Skin Investigation: techspot.com/news/104024-corrupt-winamp-skin-investigation-leads-treasure-trove-hidden.htmlTank Stand: https://rmcretro.store/products/the-tank-stand-retro-computer-monitor-stand50 Years Of CPM: theregister.com/2024/08/02/cpm_50th_anniversaryCommodore Omnia Book: https://commodore.inc/prodotto/omnia-book-gen9/ROM Site Shuts Down: gizmodo.com/a-20-year-old-rom-site-is-shutting-down-and-moving-to-the-internet-archive-2000482650
NVIDIA Bailed Out By SEGA!? - This Week In Retro 182 This Week in Retro 2024-08-03 | It's This Week In Retro, your weekly round up of news for old ( and sometimes not so old ) computers, consoles and games. This week we look back at some of the stand out loading screens from the Atari ST, find out how SEGA helped NVIDIA become what it is today and wonder if a CRT running at crazy refresh rates is the best option for modern gaming.All this and many more snippets of news in brief and your answers to our Community Question Of The Week!Neil is off for a few weeks and we needed somebody to step up and ctrl-alt-rees put his hand into the air, bounced around with excitement and demanded we pick him, so we did. Thank you Rees for keeping Dave company this week. Please visit his website ctrl-alt-rees.comPlease take a moment from your busy day to visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ and take a look at the all new issue of Pixel Addict magazine. Do you remember before laptops were really a thing and various manufacturers tried to squeeze fully functioning computers into something that became known as a luggable computer? It doesn't matter, either way you should nab a copy and check out the lead feature. Thanks!00:00 - Show Opening04:08 - All Hail Our New Atari ST Overlords!Story Link: https://retroarcadia.blog/2024/07/03/top-ten-favourite-atari-st-loading-screens/26:49 - NVIDIA And SEGAStory Link: tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-nearly-went-out-of-business-in-1996-trying-to-make-segas-dreamcast-gpu-instead-sega-americas-ceo-offered-the-company-a-dollar5-million-lifeline34:29 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below39:55 - CRTs Are The Best Modern Gaming Monitors?Story Link: pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/this-is-not-a-typo-the-worlds-fastest-gaming-monitor-may-well-be-this-ancient-iiyama-crt-unit-pushed-to-700-hz-at-a-glorious-120p-resolution49:58 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:CPC Summer Games: https://i.redd.it/yvbzq4hlrifd1.jpegTurbo Outrun Reimagined Preview: youtube.com/watch?v=x6RSHaJ4zEIPlay it here: sk1ds.itch.io/outrun-cloneCD Sales Are Growing: theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/28/cd-sales-rise-taylor-swift-collection-nostalgia-90s-oasis-bashy-metronomy-kitty-livClamshell G3 Mac: theregister.com/2024/07/24/apple_clamshell_ibook_g3_25Are Physical Games Dead: kotaku.com/ps5-limited-run-physical-digital-capcom-1851602842Super Mario 64: gamesradar.com/games/super-mario/it-took-almost-28-years-but-super-mario-64-players-have-finally-opened-an-unopenable-door-using-a-penguin-and-a-sick-backflipPSA: It has been very warm in the UK this week and my Cadbury Buttons melted when I left them in my car by mistake. Do not make this error. You get a bag of choccy soup for a while and then once it cools you have a single chunk in a shape almost too awkward to eat.....almost, I persevered.Credits: "Sega-dreamcast-set" by Asim Saleem (Asim18) is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.
Neils last week! (For 10 weeks) - This Week In Retro 181 This Week in Retro 2024-07-27 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Think you know all of the Codemasters games? Why not use the Codemasters Archive to find out? Japan is preserving video games. The MIDI music of Tie Fighter is celebrated on its 30th anniversary.All this and more retro computing topics plus your answers to our Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening11:40 - Codemasters Archive Is back!Story Link: thecodemastersarchive.co.uk26:26 - Preserving Games In A JamStory Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/07/new-report-highlights-one-of-the-major-challenges-facing-game-preservation37:57 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below48:11 - You Are Part Of The Rebel Alliance And A TraitorStory Link: youtu.be/Eu1pRZDjR5M?si=ZVTcrNb3sJ0CNeoIXWAU Total Conversion - moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc57:25 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Dave's Ultima Video Response: youtu.be/KPpvuGMT8Z0Mike Daily Interview: youtu.be/lP7QbwE1Ug4Charlie Brooker Gaming Influences: youtube.com/watch?v=DKRdF1Z4YXgWhy Escom Went Bankrupt: dfarq.homeip.net/reasons-for-escoms-bankruptcySouthwest Airlines And Win 3.11: digitaltrends.com/computing/southwest-cloudstrike-windows-3-1Bob Newhart Passes: https://m.slashdot.org/submission/17324424Defrag Simulator: defrag98.comKing's Quest Animated Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=JpgnWDJrufo
Retro Game Dev Reborn - This Week In Retro 180 This Week in Retro 2024-07-20 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠This week we learn about eXoDOS, discover that an old name from gaming history has been reborn and ponder why teens are so addicted to gaming in a way that older players may not have been.All this and the Community Question Of The Week where we ask you for your opinion. Correction! This week's jingle is be DJChrisFury, sorry Chris.00:00 - Show Opening04:50 - eXoDOS RocksStory Link: youtu.be/kFj70j5HNu8?si=3HbXsIhQ6_4ukc2F23:50 - Regen TenGenStory Link: nintendolife.com/news/2024/07/random-homebrew-dev-acquires-tengen-brand-launches-unlicensed-nes-gameTenGen Games Website: tengengames.netTen Star Link: 005 AGIMA Ten Star pack video (Part 1): youtu.be/h0Ra5MptLqk?si=Q5bEG6fds0y7jXtH37:41 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below46:58 - It’s Not Me, It’s You!Story Link: theguardian.com/games/article/2024/jul/09/its-not-them-its-us-the-real-reason-teens-are-addicted-to-video-games55:37 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs LinksDMA Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=f14k2j9V33QNotepad Spell-check: pcmag.com/news/microsoft-notepad-finally-gets-spell-check-autocorrectJava Chip Tune Player: https://chiptune.app/Wireless Tank Mouse: lyonsden.net/wireless-tank-mouseGerman Navy 8" Disks: tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/german-navy-aims-to-replace-aging-8-inch-floppy-drives-with-an-emulated-solution-for-its-anti-submarine-frigatesBen Heck Game And Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=MDv-uRTX5vsLegends Of Adventure: backerkit.com/c/projects/legends-of-adventure/legends-of-adventure?ref=bk-ads-c-05
Microsoft Calls Time On Xbox 360 - This Week In Retro 179 This Week in Retro 2024-07-13 | The BBC went to visit DMA in Dundee. Microsoft is shutting the Xbox 360 store, has it had its time? With the recent video detailing the making of Syndicate by Bullfrog we wonder if that was the first game where you played as the bad guy?All this and your Community Question Of The Week answers plus other retro computing and gaming news in brief.Visit http://pixel.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. The current issue is an Elite special but don't miss the look at the Valiant Turtle and the restoration of an Amstrad PC1640. 00:00 - Show Opening08:45 - BBC At DMA For GTAStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=7vWSi44ZTSwKeith Chegwin At Ocean: youtube.com/watch?v=zmS4LYKRHY423:36 - 360 RetirementStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dxi7b7/xbox_360_store_closes_29072434:45 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below42:42 - Crime Pays?Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=zf94GyekoBM53:17 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Japan Ditches Floppy Disks: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx82407j1v3oDOS Compatibility Card For Mac: reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fw5ut2rkld5ad1.jpegBuilding Retro Machines: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced31qgdepwoYars' Revenge Sequel: timeextension.com/news/2024/07/i-am-in-talks-with-atari-howard-scott-warshaw-gives-update-on-his-yars-revenge-sequelOutrun Coast 2 Coast Update: timeextension.com/news/2024/07/the-pc-version-of-outrun-2006-coast-2-coast-just-got-a-welcome-update
The Amigas Final Fight? - This Week In Retro 178 This Week in Retro 2024-07-06 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Clint has been LGRing for 15 years, how many more until he is considered retro? The Amiga is getting another new version of Final Fight, this time using clever copper techniques to get even closer to the arcade original. How much money have you wasted on Steam games you have never played?All this and more retro gaming news plus the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening08:03 -15 Years Of LGR!Story Link: youtu.be/VQ-RUn5lzgw?si=QRRPTOFc8YOP8ilu22:16 - Super Turbo Final Fight Championship Edition AlphaStory Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/06/super-final-fight-promises-a-more-authentic-arcade-experience-for-amiga-fans37:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - Story links found below53:19 - 15 Billion Pounds Wasted!Story Link: pcgamesn.com/steam/pile-of-shame01:00:10 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:Cecconoid gameplay video: youtu.be/QNwe9wkSQ4U?si=SeFw7LvVnTKEgQCTTop 50 Amiga Games Free Book: archive.org/details/rgds-amiga-top-50-games-2-v-3-book-one-50-26-7-jun/RGDS%20Amiga%20Top%2050%20Games%202%20%20v3-%20Book%20One%20-%2050%20-%2026%20%287%20Jun%29RGDS Video Version: youtu.be/iXR3UGnBeTA?si=lWMs-DJDMLtIq-Z5Never Released Sega Console: levelup.com/en/news/793720/A-neverreleased-SEGA-console-will-hit-the-market-thanks-to-a-Brazilian-companyRoland SC-55 Emulator: nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2024/06/true-roland-sc-55-emulation-is-here.html10MB Computer Advert: reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F29e458jeqk8d1.jpegThe Computer History of Australia - Trailer: youtu.be/OA4vp1v8eME?si=DIzrNECHkg9qE7sZSeattle’s Living Computers Museum: geekwire.com/2024/seattles-living-computers-museum-logs-off-for-good-as-paul-allen-estate-will-auction-vintage-itemsPS2 Emulator on PS5: eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-df-direct-sony-is-wasting-ps5s-emulation-potentialSony's Largest CRT: dfarq.homeip.net/the-biggest-crt-ever-made-sonys-pvm-4300Loom: eurogamer.net/lucasarts-loom-is-a-family-friendly-classic-with-lessons-for-todays-gamesFreeDOS: arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/30-years-later-freedos-is-still-keeping-the-dream-of-the-command-prompt-alive
Cleaning Dirty Floppy Disks - This Week In Retro 177 This Week in Retro 2024-06-29 | Wouldn't it be great if there was a machine to clean your old and dirty floppy disks? Now there is! Footage from a cancelled Indiana Jones game has surfaced. Did you ever want to play that shark arcade game seen in the movie Jaws?All this and more retro computing news along with the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening06:32 - Jonesing For Indiana JonesStory Link: youtu.be/VGgshWvrH2g?si=ycTRmQVP2urBDcuyAdditional Link: mixnmojo.com/features/sitefeatures/Indiana-Jones-and-the-Iron-Phoenix-The-Lost-Sequel-to-Fate-of-Atlantis/126:36 - Du Du , Du Du , Du Du Du Du (Shark)Story Link: remindmagazine.com/article/15694/jaws-arcade-video-game-killer-shark-atari-sega-electromechanical40:52 - Dave's HousekeepingLinks to stories mentioned found at the end of this text.58:18 - Clean That Dirty Floppy!Story Link: youtu.be/mqdionqLqqs?si=7DZ--gzpHuuiWIHM01:07:33 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"What is this Crazy Contraption!?" Courtesy of RobSmithDevLink: youtube.com/watch?v=mqdionqLqqsDave's Briefs LinksPete Davison Blog: angryjedi.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/oneaday-day-16-the-youth-of-yesterdayMark Fixes Stuff: youtu.be/6H4BY21mjxg?si=tbZvmrzu-RE2aT3nCount Binface: youtu.be/F7LVGRQltFo?si=cXZa9ZG6GEu6kcboPsion: https://www.abortretry.fail/p/of-psion-and-symbianDune II Amiga Remaster: timeextension.com/news/2024/06/the-amiga-is-getting-a-dune-ii-remaster-from-one-of-the-original-developersBruce Gordon Passes Away: reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F4g703tylb67d1.pngPocket386: liliputing.com/pocket-386-is-a-mini-laptop-for-retro-computing-with-support-for-dos-and-windows-95Lunar Lander Bug: arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/retired-engineer-discovers-55-year-old-bug-in-lunar-lander-computer-game-codeLynn Conway Passes Away: hackaday.com/2024/06/14/rip-lynn-conway-whose-work-gave-us-vlsi-and-much-moreArchive.org: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1diaea8/archiveorgs_massive_collection_of_piratedNintendo Sheet Music: en.softonic.com/articles/nintendo-against-sheet-music-their-war-against-piracy-has-reached-the-point-where-even-arrangements-of-their-songs-cannot-be-made?ex=RAMP-2046.2The Captain Blood Story: eurogamer.net/the-story-of-captain-blood-the-atari-st-classic-in-which-you-track-down-and-murder-your-clones-five-times
Old People Complaining About Young People - This Week In Retro 176 This Week in Retro 2024-06-22 | Say goodbye to ICQ, the old messaging service. Is the youth of today really that different from that of the 80s/90s when it comes to gaming? We check out a list of the best games for failed platforms.All this and more retro gaming news plus your answers to the Community Question Of The Week.The current issue of Pixel Addict magazine has gone all Elite. From the awesome cover to the lengthy main feature with interviews with those involved in the creation of the incredible game. Visit pixel.addict.media for all the details.00:00 - Show Opening07:22 - Uh-Oh I No Longer Seek YouStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1df7kl3/uhoh_icq_closing_down_this_week22:40 - Ranting Like Old Men About The Youth Of TodayStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dejw4i/game_time_then_and_now35:06 - Dave's HousekeepingScroll down for Dave's Briefs story links.45:07 - Fabulous FailuresStory Link: denofgeek.com/games/the-best-games-for-failed-consoles58:30 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs LinksWipeout 2097 Soundtrack: youtube.com/watch?v=-nwWpQJFGp8Faded Amiga Sign: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dgloo8/valletta_amiga_seller_still_has_the_faded_adsCastle Master Map: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dghru9/gameplay_in_the_before_timeAtari The A500 Blunder: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1deutno/game_sells_the_atari_a500_miniGame Cube Bongos: hackaday.com/2024/06/10/donkey-kong-bongos-ditch-the-gamecube-go-mobileWoman Smuggles 350 Game Carts In Bra: tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/woman-busted-smuggling-350-nintendo-switch-game-cards-in-her-brassiere-chinese-customs-officials-intercept-smuggler-at-checkpoint
The Real Winamp Player - This Week In Retro 175 This Week in Retro 2024-06-15 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠What if that classic Winamp interface could leave your PC screen and still play all your music? It has happened. What if somebody built that Voodoo graphics card powered laptop you wished you had? It has happened. What if your classic Amiga had PCI expansion slots? It has happened.What else has happened in the world of Retro Computing? Press play an find out!00:00 - Show Opening07:55 - Real Player Is Better Than Winamp?Story Link: tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/maker-recreates-classic-winamp-mp3-player-in-real-life-with-the-linamp-llamas-not-includedUI Demo: youtube.com/watch?v=5nUYHROVOmo23:49 - Voodoo On The MoveStory Link: hothardware.com/news/worlds-first-voodoo4-laptop38:18 - Dave's HousekeepingScroll down for the links to the stories covered in Dave's Briefs50:38 - Amiga PC, Aye? (Amiga PCI)Story Link: hackaday.com/2024/06/04/the-amiga-we-all-wanted-in-199301:01:42 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Dave's Briefs Links:SNES Doom Preservation: archive.org/details/jeffs-doom-snes-disk-imagesAtari Tarzan: gamehistory.org/atari-2600-tarzanX86 46 Years Old: xda-developers.com/on-this-day-intel-8086-releasedLimited Edition Xbox: eurogamer.net/this-shockingly-rare-limited-edition-hulk-xbox-console-was-donated-to-a-uk-charity-shop80s DRM: youtube.com/watch?v=Mv7wm4no2CwTamagotchi: kotaku.com/tamagotchi-mothra-moll-and-lora-twins-playable-1851525415The Thing Remaster: kotaku.com/the-thing-remastered-2002-ps2-xbox-pc-sequel-4k-120-ps5-1851524769SpaceWar: theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/06/reinventing-the-pdp-10Shenmue: gamerant.com/shenmue-fans-billboard-times-square-new-game-campaignWii Play Billiards: gamesradar.com/platforms/nintendo/wii-play-billiards-stumped-fans-for-17-years-but-speedrunners-finally-made-the-perfect-shot-after-decompiling-its-code-to-brute-force-millions-of-possibilitiesBackBit Pro: backbit.io
Acorns, Wizardry and Daley Thompson - This Week In Retro 174 This Week in Retro 2024-06-08 | Does your Acorn Electron need a new ULA? You are in luck! There is a remake of Wizardry : Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. We talk celebrities in old games and in particular the legend that is Daley Thompson.Plus many other retro computing stories and your Community Question Of The Week.Head over to http://pixel.addict.media/ for the latest issue of Pixel Addict magazine which focuses on Elite. 00:00 - Show Opening06:04 - From Tiny AcornsStory Link: youtu.be/_4V4LLR2xjw?si=jYnlqUoyALI4fDmP20:29 - Celebrity GamingStory Link: youtu.be/_GA7Kld5c_c?si=VuaSdEAYo4l8OHb434:11 - Dave's HousekeepingWATA Star Wars: timeextension.com/news/2024/05/wata-graded-nes-star-wars-prototype-released-from-its-plastic-tombStolen Playdate consoles found: eurogamer.net/400k-worth-of-stolen-playdate-consoles-make-heroic-return-after-getting-dumped-outside-a-restaurantComputer Trade Weekly: timeextension.com/features/the-race-is-on-to-save-a-valuable-resource-of-video-game-historyLiverpool Arcades Up For Auction: bbc.com/news/articles/cmmmjz86v57oEvercade Mini Arcade Machines: https://x.com/evercaderetro/status/1796210488746840247BBC Archive Computer Storage: youtube.com/watch?si=mGXtnGKKV_0PD8ZU&v=vpZEtc8VQkU&feature=youtu.beGeoff Follin Has Passed Away: reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1d4yi3j/video_game_music_legend_geoff_follin_has_passed43:01 - You’re A Wizard Now WizardryStory Link: polygon.com/24162697/wizardry-remaster-final-fantasy-dragon-quest-demons-soulsLaunch Trailer: youtu.be/VyM9tmAqV3M?si=9RBuHHsE9K9r6XPK54:14 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Other Links:The Ghost of Ferranti - youtube.com/watch?v=XJtCXMESWag
Atari’s Sprint Finish - This Week In Retro 173 This Week in Retro 2024-06-01 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Two Atari stories this week which should both be welcome news for gaming fans. Happy 50th the Hudson Soft with turns 50 years old. Join in with the Community Question Of The Week over on out Reddit page, you might get a mention.00:00 - Show Opening07:50 - Atari Goes IntelligentStory Link: instagram.com/p/C7T5GYBOQPq/?igsh=dG5hdTRwZHVvMmVz23:04 - The Return Of SprintStory Link: nintendolife.com/news/2024/05/ataris-first-sprint-game-in-three-decades-launches-on-switch-next-month37:11 - Dave's HousekeepingVintage Arcade Auction: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgeeykqx959oAuction Link: hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/507Mario 64 No Jump: gamesradar.com/games/platformer/for-the-first-time-in-28-years-super-mario-64-has-been-beaten-without-using-the-a-button-and-it-only-took-86-hoursNokia N95: youtube.com/watch?v=G3OO3_oCfygIDE Emulator Blog: cohost.org/Ackart/post/6055773-the-chronicles-of-aniPhone Emulator Legal Trouble: eurogamer.net/popular-iphone-emulator-in-legal-trouble-but-not-from-nintendoThe Twilight Zone: denofgeek.com/tv/the-twilight-zone-was-a-warning-about-the-dangers-of-nostalgiaSteam Won' Transfer Dead People's Stuff: gamerant.com/steam-transferring-game-library-will-inheritanceFrogger RPG: woe-industries.itch.io/frogger-walkable-city49:09 - Hudson Turn 50Story Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/05/pc-engine-devs-celebrate-hudson-softs-50th-anniversary-in-special-event56:12 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"File:Mattel Intellivision, 1979 - The Art of Video Games Expo @ Washington, D.C. (6946426662).jpg" by Chester from Toronto, Canada is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse."File:Atari VCS, 1977 - The Art of Video Games Expo @ Washington, D.C. (7092496999).jpg" by Chester from Toronto, Canada is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0?ref=openverse.
Automatic Nintendo For The People - This Week In Retro 172 This Week in Retro 2024-05-25 | You think that Doom killed the Amiga right? Maybe not. What if you could recompile any N64 game to run on any system? The Ghostbusters finally get to bust ghosts on the BBC.All this and more in your weekly retro computing show.We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine and the latest issue is now available from https://www.pixel.addict.media/ It's main feature is about classic games that used current events (at the time) as inspiration. 00:00 - Show Opening07:08 - The Amiga Is DeadStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=wsADJa-23Sg24:57 - Executing The N64Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ywWwUuWRgsM36:32 - Dave's HousekeepingVox Orion's Message: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1cvn0oj/what_does_this_week_in_retro_mean_to_youCEX AMA: timeextension.com/news/2024/05/random-former-cex-staffer-holds-reddit-ama-and-the-first-question-is-a-doozyApple Lifts Emulation Ban: techradar.com/phones/a-new-retro-gaming-app-has-landed-on-ios-and-it-can-emulate-38-different-consolesFPGA Discussion: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1crnbkq/about_daves_distinction_between_fpga_and_sofwarePac Man Birthday: internationaldays.co/event-kids/pac-man-birthday/r/recr4y9ulVQ4uY3o4Spectrum Pac Man RX: happycodingzx.itch.io/pacman-rxLemmings Dance Track: youtu.be/4n4pk9uWfiU?si=q6vBr0Lcw11Ppv7AOutRun AGA: youtu.be/CLaedlbr4wg?si=oX6VPXX1vmOSZv0zGoodbye 4:3: youtu.be/Z7Ngusj_3w8?si=Z6opZY4qHyWZnVAnAtari Music Video: timeextension.com/features/most-of-my-engineers-were-stoned-nolan-bushnell-on-the-failure-of-atari-video-musicRob Smith DiskFlashBack: youtu.be/zFYf9jhp3bs?si=19e34Cvr78RcEQVHFirst Type-In Program: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1csm5ze/the_first_computer_game_typein_is_49_today50:24 - Who Ya Gonna Call? The BBC!Story Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ctazcw/fanmade_port_of_ghostbusters_to_the_bbc_micro56:26 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "Doom didn't kill the Amiga...Wolfenstein 3D did" courtesy of Modern Vintage GamerLink to full video: youtu.be/wsADJa-23Sg?si=N_AS3RO16a2fVOU1"Wikipedia N64 PAL" by JCD1981NL is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.
The Atari Jaguar Needs Good Games - This Week In Retro 171 This Week in Retro 2024-05-18 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠When you need him most he will be there! He stands tall, gazing into the middle distance while holding a bowl of noodles and hoping that his makeshift table cloth cape will billow in the breeze! We needed help this week and so, like the hero he is, he stepped forward and saved the day!Once again Radio is going to be used to distribute computer code. Find out what and where. JagJam 2024 hopes to bring some top notch games to Atari's Jaguar console. Back in the 1980s there was a home automation system that didn't require the internet (it did require you to read a hefty manual though).Plus more retro computing news and the all important Community Question Of The Week!00:00 - Show Opening08:30 - Radio ReturnStory Link: https://www.racunalniski-muzej.si/en/40-years-later-a-game-for-the-zx-spectrum-will-be-once-again-broadcast-over-fm-radio/Play Kontrabant 2: archive.org/details/zx_Kontrabant_2_1984_Radio_Student_sr17:08 - Good Jag Games At Last. Maybe?Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=dij7aBXV91EJagFest 1999: youtube.com/watch?v=FaZFCvxNwko31:11 - Dave's HousekeepingTetris Hack: arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/hackers-discover-how-to-reprogram-nes-tetris-from-within-the-gameRetro Magazines: theguardian.com/games/article/2024/may/10/the-15-ish-greatest-uk-video-game-magazines-of-all-time?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherDon't Stop Using Floppies: bbc.com/future/article/20240510-floppy-disks-why-some-people-are-still-in-love-with-this-obsolete-computer-storage-technologyGaming Addiction: bbc.com/future/article/20240510-floppy-disks-why-some-people-are-still-in-love-with-this-obsolete-computer-storage-technologyAtari Carts Broken: timeextension.com/news/2024/05/atari-responds-to-reports-of-faulty-games-in-usd1000-50th-xp-collectionRetro PDF Printing: magpi.raspberrypi.com/articles/retro-printer38:17 - I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do ThatStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=Ra9ov-ud_Q048:29 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsPart of "Free alarm sound effect - Alarm (enemy detected)" courtesy of J- RodLink: youtube.com/watch?v=BvMMEpgB3Rc"Atari Jaguar console" by Easterbilby is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Cut Price MiSTer Is Here! - This Week In Retro 170 This Week in Retro 2024-05-11 | Commodore International filed for bankruptcy 30 years ago in 1994. There is the UK petition to force games publishers to commit to ensuring that games endure after any web dependency is shut down. Would you like a reduced cost MiSTer? If the answer is yes you might be in luck.We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine and the latest issue is now available from https://www.pixel.addict.media/ It's main feature is about classic games that used current events (at the time) as inspiration. Joining us today is John “Chucky” Hertell. Well known in the Amiga world he’s created such wonders as the reAmiga 1200, a reverse engineered A1200 with lots of extras, likewise with the Amiga 4000 and a whole lot more besides. Check his blog out: https://wordpress.hertell.nu/Sign the UK petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/65907100:00 - Show Opening05:21 - 30 Years Without Chicken Lips (Commodore)Story Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/04/anniversary-30-years-ago-today-commodore-died18:26 - Life Support For Video GamesStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1cj74bp/the_gvernment_responds_to_the_petition_about34:00 - Dave's HousekeepingST Demoscene History: marincomics.com/atari-st-demoscene-books.htmlBBC Breakfast Retro: youtube.com/watch?v=BVzJnAyTEDc&t=1sRetro Boardgames: bestproducts.com/lifestyle/g60658758/retro-board-gamesBetting On Arcade Games: youtube.com/watch?v=jwhw-jcXYoo&t=1sSindy Is 60: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c25rgw7nqw7o.ampThe Internet In Decline: theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/04/the-internet-is-in-decline-it-needs-rewildingBASIC Is Also 60: theregister.com/2024/05/03/basic_60th_birthday_releasesZork Speedrun: youtube.com/watch?v=ZCbvyPbhRfA&t=1sInfocom Catalogue: eblong.com/infocom 44:18 - Mister CheapskateStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=8RSrzM7dM-Y01:06:16 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "The $99 MiSTer FPGA Board is Almost Here!" Courtesy of Taki II - youtube.com/watch?v=8RSrzM7dM-Y
Ugly Computers - This Week In Retro 169 This Week in Retro 2024-05-04 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! You can find the Commodore PC10 III PCB Reproduction board we mention in the show here pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Commodore_PC10_III_PCB_Reproduction_312628_REV_5_7A_1089b872.html 🛠Dominik Diamond said the Amiga A1000 is ugly. Do you agree? Which is the ugliest of retro computers? We also chat about MS-DOS becoming open sourced and how the release has gone a bit wrong, and the effort Microsoft went to in getting DOS games running in Windows 95.All this and other retro computing topics in brief along with your answers to last show's Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening08:21 - Come On In The DOS Are OpenStory Link: cloudblogs.microsoft.com/opensource/2024/04/25/open-sourcing-ms-dos-4-017:21 - Wing Dings CommanderStory Link: theregister.com/2024/04/19/wing_commander_windows_9533:17 - Dave's HousekeepingGame Boy at 35: theguardian.com/games/2024/apr/21/the-game-boy-at-35-a-portal-to-other-magical-worldsAdditional Game Boy article: theguardian.com/games/2024/apr/24/pushing-buttons-game-boy-35-years-old-readers-memories-nintendoAmerican Visits British Computer Museums: youtube.com/watch?v=3sz4L_h_6I4Google Demolishes Atari: timeextension.com/news/2024/04/how-googles-rampant-sunnyvale-expansion-is-erasing-ataris-historyInfrogrames To Return: gamedeveloper.com/business/atari-relaunches-infogrames-immediately-buys-totally-reliable-delivery-serviceShort Pong Film: youtube.com/watch?v=DPVa2gIVWIQ9th INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CLUB: youtube.com/watch?v=_efz3edJt4QStop Killing Games: stopkillinggames.com44:43 - The Amiga is Ugly. Yuck!Story Link: theguardian.com/games/2024/apr/26/my-undying-love-for-the-painfully-uncool-amiga?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2NWTnWGzSrUJZyLvrcrQjHW76tIPm1ZN1GEp-QZERuOFc_P7Mlgo25-hI_aem_Afey1P6fPnf1zOKSlBwWVNKz3hSgj-fkWz0zCxwvDb2pE54wQU2ZA6ah95FaR-H6aJlkv-QB-UWqNZH1HUP5e8WA52:23 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"6128plus_es.jpg" by Kangaroo MusiQue, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons"Apple IIc with monitor" by Bilby is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/?ref=openverse.
Goodbye To The Z80 CPU - This Week In Retro 168 This Week in Retro 2024-04-27 | The Z80 CPU has come to the end of its run, after 48 years it finally goes out of production. There is a resurgence in analogue tech and media. Just how crazy can a printer from the 1990s drive you? These topics and more are covered in this episode of our retro podcast.We also have your answers to the last show's Community Question Of The Week.We are kindly supported by Pixel Addict magazine. Take a look at http://pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down on the latest issue. Pixel Addict covers retro computers and consoles, games both old and new, and a other related and nostalgic topics.00:00 - Show Opening06:25 - Zed’s Dead Baby. Zed’s DeadStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1c7booz/z80_discontinued_after_48_years17:22 - Woah, Slow Down There TechnologyStory Link: theconversation.com/hard-work-and-happy-accidents-why-do-so-many-of-us-prefer-difficult-analogue-technology-22747234:37 - Dave's HousekeepingSonic Calculator: xda-developers.com/sonic-2-ti84-calculatorDavid Thorpe: binaryzone.org/thezone/davidthorpe.phpRetro In Japan: timeextension.com/news/2024/04/the-tourists-have-taken-everything-laments-japanese-resident-as-retro-runs-dryC64 Beats IBM Quantum?: tomshardware.com/tech-industry/quantum-computing/commodore-64-outperforms-ibms-quantum-systems-1-mhz-computer-said-to-be-faster-more-efficient-and-decently-accurateRiqa, The Lost N64 Game: gamesradar.com/after-25-years-the-lost-n64-game-that-couldve-been-nintendos-answer-to-tomb-raider-has-been-preserved-online5 Reasons To Play DOS Games: howtogeek.com/now-is-the-best-time-to-play-retro-dos-gamesGolden Axe TV Show: engadget.com/theres-a-tv-show-coming-based-on-segas-classic-arcade-game-golden-axe-185336446.html44:06 - Ink Jet Fury!Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=6aoBK-K_K-Y52:42 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8AThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "I bought a 25-year-old printer & regret EVERYTHING" courtesy of LGRLink to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=6aoBK-K_K-Y"Z80" by Mark Ramsay is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
High Street Retro Repair - This Week In Retro 167 This Week in Retro 2024-04-20 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠This week we are joined by Frank from Retro Rewind. You can check out everything Frank has to offer at retrorewind.caUK based retro enthusiasts will soon be able to take their console to a high street store to have them repaired. Has retro or gaming addiction changed over the years? Would you like to support a movement to stop games being taken away from paying customers?All this and our Community Question Of The Week and a number of other topics looked at in brief.00:00 - Show Opening05:48 - I’m Not Addicted I Could Stop Whenever I WantStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=jbu0kmCeLSI17:39 - Cexy TimeStory Link: timeextension.com/news/2024/04/cex-is-launching-its-own-repair-service-for-retro-consoles29:57 - Dave's HousekeepingTrocadero - reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bzohn1/mayor_of_london_candidate_pledges_to_turnCPC464 Hits 40! - reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bz7kid/amstrad_cpc_464_turns_40Backporting .NET - reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1c1iozu/backporting_the_net_framework_to_allow_relativelyThe Story of The Oregon Trail - reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1c1ox0s/the_story_of_the_oregon_trailPaul Daniels - youtube.com/watch?v=a_iEWoiRVIQAtari ST 50fps Racer - timeextension.com/news/2024/04/this-new-atari-st-racer-is-looking-seriously-smoothHyperion - https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2024-04-00029-EN.html41:15 - Please Don’t Go!Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoECampaign Link: stopkillinggames.com55:32 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "The largest campaign ever to stop publishers destroying games" courtesy of Accursed Farms.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE
Laras Number One! - This Week In Retro 166 This Week in Retro 2024-04-13 | BAFTA thinks Lara Croft is just about as iconic as a game character can get, do you agree. We might soon see retro gaming on Apple's iOS but what exactly do their new rules mean? We don't have a clue but we'll talk about it anyway. 3M used to be big in the world of the Floppy Disk but they jumped ship early....why was that?All this and a load of other news that has been submitted by YOU on our Reddit page. Thanks for doing that by the way, you're all ace.Our sponsor, PIXEL ADDICT magazine, would like you to know that they now have the ability to offer rolling subscriptions. No longer will you have to remember to renew every 6 or 12 months. It is just as well as each six weeks the mag is packed with news, reviews, previews and plenty of shared memories. Please take a look at www.pixel.addict.media and tell them we sent you for no reason other to remind them that we exist.00:00 - Show Opening05:48 - Games With CharacterStory Link: bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/bafta-most-iconic-character-poll-results17:56 - Apples To OrangesStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bwuci2/apple_to_finally_allow_retro_emulators_in_the_app33:02 - Dave's HousekeepingThe400 Mini CX Stick Fix Link: youtube.com/watch?v=7OoeCWnRcLE&t=1sDesk That Runs Doom: tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/rescued-retro-desk-pc-becomes-the-latest-device-to-run-doom-amd-duron-based-system-unsurprisingly-lets-you-shotgun-blast-imps-without-major-issuesYoungsters Like Retro Too!: theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/02/why-are-younger-generations-embracing-the-retro-game-revivalLegal Action To Protect Games: youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoENew Tune from H0ffman: youtube.com/watch?v=n9ucA_WXSUw&t=1sUK Collector Frazer Rhodes Making A Museum: timeextension.com/features/interview-meet-the-uk-collector-creating-his-own-retro-game-museumRetro Could Save The Gaming Industry: metro.co.uk/2024/04/07/retro-gaming-can-saviour-whole-video-games-industry-readers-feature-2059999845:40 - We’re All FloppyStory Link: spectrum.ieee.org/3m-floppy58:54 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"Waiting Line" by IK's World Trip is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. "Iomega Zip 100 drive with a disk" by Yuri Litvinenko / 30pin is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
From 6502 to FPGA - This Week In Retro 165 This Week in Retro 2024-04-06 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Do you love the 6502 CPU? Of course you do, why wouldn't you? Lets chat about it. Would you like a graphics card that could be switch between standards (of a certain era)? Elder Scrolls turns 30! All this and more retro based stories in brief plus your answers to the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening10:06 - 6502 Powered A Whole GenerationStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=acUH4lWe2NQ20:48 - FPGA GPU 4 UStory Link: theregister.com/2024/03/30/furygpu_xilinx_fpga_graphicsDev Blog Link: furygpu.com/blog/hello34:55 - Dave's HousekeepingPhysical Media: theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/27/the-film-fans-who-refuse-to-surrender-to-streaming-one-day-youll-barter-bread-for-our-dvds?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb8-Bit Do C64 Keyboard: theverge.com/2024/3/28/24113566/8bitdo-commodore-64-retro-mechanical-keyboard-specs-release-date-price-featuresWindows Format Menu: kotaku.com/windows-11-30-year-old-menu-nt-format-story-plummer-1851364593Doom On A Router: youtube.com/watch?v=bcjuoEZg8rI50:13 - 30 Is Elderly NowStory Link: pcgamer.com/games/rpg/join-us-in-celebrating-all-things-elder-scrolls-as-the-legendary-rpg-series-turns-3057:51 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsCyber Assault 556 article: amiga.lychesis.net/articles/CyberAssault556.htmlMikroBitti Illuminatus article: gamesthatwerent.com/2022/10/illuminatus"File:C64x side.png" by Commodore USA is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
You Wouldn’t 3D Print a Computer - This Week In Retro 164 This Week in Retro 2024-03-30 | Your weekly Retro Computing discussion show returns! Rollercoaster Tycoon is 25 years old? Are you a fan of any of the Tycoon games? We chat about those classic SIM games, take a look at how somebody went to extraordinary lengths to create a new old Mac and more old tech has been spotted in new media.All of that plus many other topics are covered in Dave's Housekeeping and we get your answers to this week's Community Question Of The Week. We are sponsored this week by Pixel Addict magazine. The current issue has a guide to the CoCo computer and Tandy in general. Plus there is a celebration of the anniversary of King's Quest! Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down on the latest issue. 00:00 - Show Opening07:13 - 25 Years Of Ups and Downs With Rollercoaster TycoonStory Link: theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/22/rollercoaster-tycoon-at-25-its-mind-blowing-how-it-inspired-me20:36 - Don’t Fix It, 3D Print ItStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bhw3xl/3d_printing_a_fullsize_macintosh_the_brewintosh38:12 - Dave's HousekeepingMusic Rights = De-listed Game: youtube.com/watch?v=UBXbrofwKwMWipeOut on 68K Amiga: arcziii.itch.io/wipeoutTrocadero Centre: theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/18/trocadero-london-arcade-segaworld-funland-portal-trocZelda Key Glitch: youtube.com/watch?v=lve6FoMsw_cRCM's New Home: timeextension.com/news/2024/03/uks-retro-computer-museum-is-showing-off-its-new-home-in-aprilNBA Giveaway Not OK: kotaku.com/nba-2k19-flea-market-giveaway-free-copies-xbox-one-185134959753:22 - Did I Just See What I Think I Saw?Story Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1blgcnn/venkman_has_a_pet_computerHalo Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bmg2j5/retro_sighting_in_halo_season_258:32 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "3D Printed Full-Size Macintosh - The Brewintosh" courtesy of Kevin NokiSee the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=7N9oz4Ylzm4"Computer Space cabinet" by Mbrickn is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=openverse.
Atari Returns To The Arcades - This Week In Retro 163 This Week in Retro 2024-03-23 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠We check out a video which runs through the history of RPGs, look at how Atari is returning to the arcades and look at the games up for entry in the Hall Of Fame this year. Plus other retro gaming news is highlighted in brief. All that and the Community Question Of The Week plus a little something for our awesome patrons.00:00 - Show Opening06:43 - The Entire History Of RPGsStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=8o3i10OuMFQ29:05 - Have You Played Atari Today?Story Link 1: boingboing.net/2024/03/14/pongs-creator-auctioning-off-incredibly-rare-atari-protoypes-and-other-videogame-rarities.htmlStory Link 2: timeextension.com/news/2024/03/after-25-years-away-atari-is-returning-to-arcades-with-its-recharged-series 42:07 - Dave's HousekeepingSuyo Emulator: nintendolife.com/news/2024/03/creators-of-new-switch-emulator-suyu-hope-to-avoid-nintendos-wrathPS3 with Timesplitters 4: gamesradar.com/after-16-years-the-canceled-fps-timesplitters-4-gets-saved-and-preserved-through-a-seemingly-unremarkable-ebay-listing-for-a-ps3-test-consoleMotherborg Cube: reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1bbl5wg/giant_cube_made_of_motherboardsPS5 Might Get PS2 Emulator: vg247.com/ps5-might-be-getting-ps2-emulator-dont-get-excitedDoom On A Toothbrush: youtube.com/watch?v=vUO4gxJZIb8Unofficial Star Wars Game: timeextension.com/news/2024/03/dreamcast-is-getting-a-new-and-unofficial-star-wars-gameSpace Hunter For Mega Drive: timeextension.com/news/2024/03/mega-drive-genesis-metroid-port-becomes-space-hunterNES Expansion Port Has A Use: timeextension.com/news/2024/03/someone-has-finally-found-a-use-for-the-nes-expansion-port50:47 - Hall of FameStory Link: kotaku.com/video-game-hall-of-fame-2024-finalists-resident-evil-1851335716Inducted Games: museumofplay.org/exhibits/world-video-game-hall-of-fame/inducted-games01:01:15 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Can Physical and Digital Retro Live in Harmony? - This Week In Retro 162 This Week in Retro 2024-03-16 | EA have added a number of classic games to their Steam line up, Japan loves it's retro games and a museum piece showcases a VHS rental store in Australia. Those are our main talking points this week but don't forget Dave's Housekeeping which includes a quick look at a load of other retro computing and retro gaming stories.We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine! Go to https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the latest issue which includes a feature piece all about Tandy/Radio Shack and it's very interesting journey into the world of home computers. Thanks for your support.00:00 - Show Opening07:12 - EA? It’s In The SteamStory Link: theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093716/ea-steam-classics-dungeon-keeper-simcity-populous21:02 - Japan loves RetroStory Link: japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/digital/retro-japanese-video-gamesAdditional Link: en.japantravel.com/tokyo/retro-arcade-gaming-at-akihabara-s-retro-g/7049927:48 - Dave's HousekeepingGame Boy Emulator Shut Down: nintendolife.com/news/2024/03/game-boy-emulator-developer-permanently-removes-app-from-google-play-storeCalvin Harris and and Amiga A1200 at the Brit Awards: retropassion.co.uk/at-the-brits-well-one-of-our-refurbished-a1200-units-was/?v=79cba1185463Rob Smith's Magic Amiga Wi-Fi: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1b68k91/rob_smith_works_his_magic_on_amiga_wifiAttack Of The Mutant Camels: twitter.com/DigitalEclipse/status/1761067565777043730Dosbian 2.5: cmaiolino.wordpress.com/dosbianPS5 Game Go Missing: metro.co.uk/2024/03/07/ps5-owners-lose-access-hundreds-games-digital-purchases-wiped-accounts-2041913038:47 - VHS Down UnderStory Link: theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/08/callum-prestons-video-land-melbourne-cbd-immigration-museum-exhibition?ref=upstract.com48:35 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"File:Roland MT-32.jpg" by Leo-setä is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0?ref=openverse.
Switch Emulator Taken Down - This Week In Retro 161 This Week in Retro 2024-03-09 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Music on physical media is on the rise but did you know that Floppy Disks are included? Nintendo has shut down a Switch emulator, do you are agree that it was promoting piracy? Broken Sword is returning with a remaster, the kickstarter is live and has already smashed the goal, are you onboard?All that and some extra stories in Dave's Housekeeping and the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening05:10 - Who Sues Yuzu?Story Link: theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085075/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit25:15 - The Medium of MusicStory Link: theverge.com/24034551/floppy-disk-music-scene-underground-diy37:24 - Dave's HousekeepingRetro Scammer: youtube.com/watch?v=6xbtmgalaEQAtari ST on Raspberry Pi: youtube.com/watch?v=IW_xzT3lfEsEbay Humans Aren't All Bad: gamesradar.com/young-gamer-lists-rare-copy-of-nes-zelda-hoping-for-something-like-dollar15000-or-dollar20000-sells-it-at-auction-for-dollar288000-after-scrupulous-ebay-users-informed-him-what-i-had45:28 - Sword ReforgedStory Link: gamewatcher.com/news/broken-sword-reforged-collector-s-edition-kickstarter-campaign-successful-within-minutes57:47 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
We Will Fix It In Photoshop - This Week In Retro 160 This Week in Retro 2024-03-02 | We are joined by Banjo Guy Ollie this week to take a look at the forthcoming Jeff Minter documentary , to look back at 34 years of Photoshop and the latest release of EXOSCUMM VM.You can see more from Banjo Guy Ollie here: youtube.com/channel/UC5-umfrfqPvDvWCYHJGYtpAOr: twitter.com/BanjoGuyOllieWe are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine! Issue 18 is currently out and features a fantastic article on Tomb Raider and Lara Croft herself. Visit http://pixel.addict.media/ for all the details and get ready for issue 19 which will be taking a look at Tandy and Radio Shack.00:00 - Show Opening04:55 - Minty Fresh Minted MinterStory Link: digitaleclipse.com/games/llamasoft16:23 - AdoBE Or Not AdoBE That Is The QuestionStory Link: xda-developers.com/on-this-day-photoshop32:59 - Dave's HousekeepingAll news items can be found on the Reddit page: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroSega Neptune PCB: twitter.com/cosam_the_great/status/1761067347664646579Dark Forces: youtube.com/watch?v=rJGodvshZ9sTurbo Outrun Reimagined: sk1ds.itch.io/outrun-cloneAtari 2600 MovieCart: techeblog.com/moviecart-play-movies-original-atari-2600-hardwareMicrosoft Publisher: theregister.com/2024/02/20/microsoft_publisher_eol3 Atari 2600 Games Dumped: timeextension.com/news/2024/02/3-new-atari-2600-games-have-been-found-and-dumpedXbox Dashboard Exploit: github.com/XboxDev/endgame-exploit44:00 - ExoscummStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=I2Cv9Mkyauc59:46 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"Adobe Photoshop 1 About dialog box" by ▓▒░ TORLEY ░▒▓ is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
What Killed The Xbox? - This Week In Retro 159 This Week in Retro 2024-02-24 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠We look back at Knightmare, the incredible adventure game for kids that has maintained its popularity. Are we approaching the end of gaming consoles as we know them? What caused the Xbox red ring of death? Microsoft have finally explained.All this plus some other news in brief and the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening06:03 - Reliving The KnightmareStory Link: youtu.be/6BF9GpcsJ5Q?si=kb-EdJZoAP_cUqhH25:58 - Leaving The PlatformStory Link: bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6830496738:21 - Dave's Housekeeping2 Old Microcomputers Discovered: dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13092177/first-desktop-computers-discovered-London.htmlC64 Instant Messaging: youtu.be/dWEfEXVNXZk?si=BLoQcJFHE1x52ZC8Walkman Memories: theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/walkman-memories-still-in-love-with-old-techSuper Mario Language Deciphered : nme.com/news/gaming-news/super-mario-sunshine-secret-language-decoded-after-22-years-3586059Jonathan Ross Retro Cave: hellomagazine.com/homes/513612/jonathan-ross-retro-home-wife-three-kids-unexpected-man-caveCassette Tape Revival: newser.com/story/346328/joining-the-retro-revival-cassette-tapes.html45:38 - My Red Ring Of DeathStory Link: ladbible.com/news/technology/xbox-red-ring-of-death-cause-explained-microsoft-564044-2024021459:55 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"Hylton Castle Chapel interior DSC00713 (51)" by Stan Adie is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/?ref=openverse. "Ball Grid Array" by coniferconifer is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Parts of "Knightmare - A Retrospective | Documentary" used with kind permission of Back In The Day.See the full video here: youtu.be/6BF9GpcsJ5Q?si=Ptvmp0_htarw0YFL
Are Pirates The Good Guys? - This Week In Retro 158 This Week in Retro 2024-02-17 | Retro DRM getting on your nerves? Microsoft dropped support for Safedisc years ago but now there is a new workaround. A new way of managing RAM in DOS should make getting your favourite games running easier. Did you ever wonder just how the blue LED took the world by storm? A fantastic video reveals all.We welcome back Clint from LGR to give his opinions on all the above and more. If you haven't already then please take a look at his YouTube channel youtube.com/@LGR Our sponsors are Pixel Addict Magazine and they have just launched issue 18. The feature article is all about the legacy of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft. Get the full list of articles at pixel.addict.media00:00 - Show Opening04:11 - Shim ShimminyStory Link: tedium.co/2022/11/16/copy-protection-scheme-historyLenslok DRM: youtube.com/watch?v=Wpn9sLNg-6kDungeon Master DRM: http://dmweb.free.fr/?q=node/21021:08 - DOS Gets UnrealStory Link: hackaday.com/2024/02/09/breaking-through-the-1-mb-barrier-in-dos-with-unreal-mode-and-more37:19 - Dave's HousekeepingKickstart Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/kickstart/1155730A1200 Talk Presentation: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1andxwu/presenting_a_talk_using_an_amiga_12003 Spectrums Into 1: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1amz09b/i_did_a_thing_how_to_turn_3_spectrums_into_1The 400Mini Game Announcement: youtube.com/watch?si=ZwbeXHE8U_cDILX8&v=oXh3-PqKEMs&feature=youtu.beDiscworld: eurogamer.net/discworld-rerelease-may-happen-but-depends-on-king-charles-says-developerReturn To Monkey Island Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=SdWzlDwxBmQCommodore Drop In Replacement ROMs: youtube.com/watch?v=LmEZuXru_xc&feature=youtu.be49:11 - ♫A Blue LED On A Die♪Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=AF8d72mA41M01:01:13 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED" courtesy of VeritasiumVideo Link: youtube.com/watch?v=AF8d72mA41M
Bowser Owes Nintendo $$$$ - This Week In Retro 157 This Week in Retro 2024-02-10 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Windows 3.11 is still used on the German train network. Madness or perfectly reasonable? It turns out that the Sinclair Spectrum can Ray Trace!! The story of the 3 Bowsers, how game piracy landed Bowser in hot water with Nintendo.Plus Neil falls for one of Dave's terrible pranks, the week's news in brief in Dave's Housekeeping, and the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening06:36 - Spectrum SpectacularStory Link: pcgamer.com/ray-tracing-made-possible-on-42-year-old-zx-spectrum-reasonably-fast-if-you-consider-17-hours-per-frame-to-be-reasonably-fastRobot Link: youtube.com/watch?v=_84VazZsB-M22:15 - Windows On The BuffersStory Link: tomshardware.com/software/windows/ms-dos-and-windows-311-still-run-train-dashboards-at-german-railway-company-listed-admin-job-for-30-year-old-operating-system31:48 - Dave's Housekeeping41:33 - The 3 Bowsers And No You Ninten-don’tStory Link: theguardian.com/games/2024/feb/01/the-man-who-owes-nintendo-14m-gary-bowser-and-gamings-most-infamous-piracy-case51:46 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"File:TOMY Armatron 3.jpg" by Morn is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/?ref=openverse. "Turtle draw" by Valiant Technology Ltd. is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/?ref=openverse. "Omnibot 2000" by donjd2 is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. "Remember dancing coke cans? #vintage #CocaCola #sudouest #france #holibobs #igersfrance #igerslondon #classic #dancingcans" by kilted01 is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Can Anything Kill Crusty The Mac? TWiR with The h0ff - This Week In Retro 156 This Week in Retro 2024-02-03 | We are joined by musician/coder H0ffman this week. He gives us his opinions on a new version of the original Doom which has had features that didn't make it to the final version that we know and love. Have you heard the tale of Crusty the Mac? This plucky guy has been through a really rough time but has managed to become a very much respected part of the Vintage Computer Festival (VCF). Finally, how about a new big box game for the Amiga? It is on its way.....All this as well as Dave's Housekeep, news in brief and our Community Question Of The Week.If you would like to know more about everything H0ffman you can click here: https://hoffman.home.blog/links/Our sponsor this week is Pixel Addict magazine. The latest issue is available to order now. The cover feature celebrates a certain Tomb Raider just as the first three games get a coat of paint ready for re-release. Visit http://pixel.addict.media/ 00:00 - Show Opening07:50 - OG DoomStory Link: pyspy.neocities.org/doomdelta19:44 - Crusty The MacStory Link: hackaday.com/2024/01/23/crusty-the-story-of-the-mac-se-that-couldAdditional Link: http://geocities.ws/rehasoft/crusty31:00 - Dave's Housekeeping46:05 - Hassling The HoffStory Link: 2024.revision-party.net1:00:46 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
CHRIS SACKED - This Week In Retro 155 This Week in Retro 2024-01-27 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠It's a sad day at TWIR as we say a fond farewell to Chris as a regular host. He leaves us having chatted about a top 14 Amiga games list and how he was once fired from GAME, a company that has announced that it is no longer dealing in used games.All this and other retro gaming news in brief and the Community Question Of The Week.00:00 - Show Opening12:40 - A Bizarre Amiga ListStory Link: gamerant.com/best-amiga-games38:46 - He’s not even AustralianStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/197046o/thanks_to_chris50:24 - Dave's Housekeeping56:30 - I’ve Been Sacked…..By GAMEStory Link: metro.co.uk/2024/01/15/game-stop-video-game-trade-ins-this-february-201186561:23:55 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
The Atari 400 Returns - This Week In Retro 154 This Week in Retro 2024-01-20 | Classic Sega arcade games have been ranked, do we agree? The next mini console will be the Atari 400 (not technically a console) and a PlayStation console is brutally forced into a SNES case....its awesome fun.All this plus a look at other retro gaming news and our Community Question Of The Week.We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. The latest issue features an in depth look at the Connection Machine, an incredible learning computer. It's a really stunner too. Take a look at https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for all the details.00:00 - Show Opening06:21 - Sega RankedStory Link: theguardian.com/games/2024/jan/12/the-15-greatest-sega-arcade-games-ranked26:49 - Finally - The First Mini Of 2024 (Atari 400)Story Link: https://retrogames.biz/products/the400-mini/43:55 - Dave's Housekeeping and News In Brief52:48 - An Australian Does What Ninten-dontStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=9lpTfVxwwSU59:50 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"Atari 400 (ubt)" by Tomasz Sienicki [user: tsca, mail: tomasz.sienicki at gmail.com] is licensed under CC BY 3.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 - The background was cropped a little.
2024 Is The Year Of Retro Computing - This Week In Retro 153 This Week in Retro 2024-01-13 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Retro Computing in 2024 is set to be great. We take a look at just a few of the projects coming this year. Did you ever wonder why X-Wing never got an Amiga Port? We now know why. And after Tetris is finally beaten we ask ourselves if we ever managed something similar. Oh and we have some sad news too. It's a bumper episode this week so grab a coffee.All this as well as the Community Question Of The Week where we ask you a retro gaming or retro tech question.00:00 - Show Opening07:28 - 2024 Is The Best Year In Retro Ever!Story Link: github.com/Interkarma/daggerfall-unity/releases/tag/v1.0.0Ultima Revisited: u7revisited.com35:37 - Winging It On The AmigaStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/18s9i5u/xwing_for_amiga_port55:50 - Dave's Housekeeping01:06:53 - Kid Kills TetrisStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=GuJ5UuknsHURude Sky presenter link: bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-6788532001:26:03 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.#PlayMoreIn24
2023 Unseen Bits - This Week In Retro 152 This Week in Retro 2023-12-30 | That wraps up another year of This Week In Retro. Here are some unseen bits that we collected during the past 12 months.Thank you very much for watching/listening and for getting involved in the comments here or on Reddit. A HUGE thank you to our Patreon supporters, your support tells us we are doing something right...even if we have no clue what that is.🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
A Retro Christmas - This Week In Retro 151 This Week in Retro 2023-12-23 | An IT shop in Canterbury might fool you into thinking you are shopping in the 1990s. Can arcade games ported to home systems actually be better than the originals? We chat about some of our favourite retro gaming activities at this time of year.We are once again joined by Aaron from Amigos Retro Gaming. See all their retro gaming goodies at youtube.com/@UCtsK4QYe2tRdIxoZxwkX3Ww We also have the Community Question Of The Week and a look in brief at some other stories.We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. The Christmas issue is out now and it contains a look at the season offerings our beloved computers and consoles had for us. Head on over to http://pixel.addict.media/ to order your copy.00:00 - Show Opening08:09 - Christmas Shopping Like It’s 1999Story Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/18fuop5/shop_in_canterbury_kent_called_the_it_storeAdditional Link: youtube.com/watch?v=IF3dhXF1yCY27:30 - Better In The Arcade?Story Link: denofgeek.com/games/15-best-arcade-games-never-ported-to-consoles44:19 - Dave's Housekeeping50:06 - Retro Christmas Chit Chat01:00:05 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
The SEGA Neptune Lives - This Week In Retro 150 This Week in Retro 2023-12-16 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠The SEGA Neptune, the could have been Mega Drive/Genesis with X32 hardware built in has been created, and it looks awesome. Can AI be used to help with COBOL programming? How did we get our game hints and maps before the internet made it oh so easy to cheat?All of the above plus a look a few other retro computing/gaming/tech stories and your answers to the Community Question Of The Week!Here is footage from the recent Perth Amiga User Group (PAUG) meet: youtube.com/watch?v=fPw88IMiJ_Q00:00 - Show Opening09:38 - COBOL Locks Horns With AIStory Link: pcmag.com/articles/ibms-plan-to-update-cobol-with-watson24:53 - Pokey MapsStory Link: eurogamer.net/the-history-of-game-hints-pages-before-the-internet-took-over40:11 - Dave's Housekeeping46:22 - The Doomed Sega Neptune RisesStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=oz_8-sqxLjs01:03:40 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "SEGA CANCELED this console in 1995, so I made one in 2023 | SEGA Neptune" courtesy of Macho Nacho Productions.Full Video Link: youtube.com/watch?v=oz_8-sqxLjs
Checkmate Commodore - This Week In Retro 148 This Week in Retro 2023-11-25 | Doom and Doom II remade for the Atari Jaguar, a discussion about image scalers for retro gaming and do you know what Commodore's 2nd computer actually was? All that and the Atari 2600+, news in brief and the Community Question Of The week.The Christmas edition of Pixel Addict is now available and it features stories about Christmas games and toys of old(ish). With interviews with various members of staff of the magazines we loved back in the day and there is even an insight into how the Argos catalogue was put together. Visit www.pixel.addict.media00:00 - Show Opening08:21 - Are The Jaguar & Spectrum Both Doomed?Story Link: timeextension.com/news/2023/10/atari-jaguar-is-getting-new-versions-of-doom-doom-ii-and-hereticAdditional Link: indieretronews.com/2023/10/doom-on-zx-spectrum-128k-by-digital.html23:00 - The Scale Of RetroStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=TdfFnR-hOK837:34 - Dave's Housekeeping48:17 - Checkmate CommodoreStory Link: https://commodore.international/2022/03/26/the-history-of-the-commodore-chessmate/Additional Link: youtu.be/1IvlOcaVtDc?si=VkzktI52TMW4Vg7W59:00 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "Commodore Cave CHESSmate" courtesy of Commodore CaveLink to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=1IvlOcaVtDcTwitter post for mixed reality BBC Micro courtesy of Dominic Pajaktwitter.com/DominicPajak/status/1725293123239370932
Retro Gaming Has CRASHED! - This Week In Retro 147 This Week in Retro 2023-11-18 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠PCB Way Project Link: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/ZX_Nuvo_3_7da4cf60.html The gang is all back together again and this week they chat about the huge reduction in prices of graded games, the open source Dungeon Keeper remake/expansion which has hit v1 and how an intrepid developer is implementing a BBC micro using a Quest 3 and AR or is that XR? We aren't quite sure.All of this and the Community Question Of The Week. Plus a look, in brief, at some of the other stories you suggested we cover this week.00:00 - Show Opening06:13 - What Goes Up Must Come DownStory Link: youtu.be/HJ0GdGkZ5PM?si=zeGTGlghsWHBzPfIAdditional Link: youtube.com/watch?v=rvLFEh7V18A24:37 - Dungeons Are Back For KeepsStory Link: keeperfx.net35:15- Dave's Housekeeping42:09 - XR AR BBCStory Link: twitter.com/DominicPajak/status/1714376522197536785Check his more recent posts for more videos.57:05 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
The A500 Maxi Announced - This Week In Retro 146 This Week in Retro 2023-11-11 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠We return after a week away with a fantastic guest in *Iain Lee,* he has launched his own retro podcast called *Random Access Memories* which he tells us all about as well give his thoughts on this week's retro computing stories.Those stories are the unveiling of a release roadmap by Retro Games which includes the much anticipated full size version of their The A500 (dubbed the Maxi while we wait for the official name). We also find out that the Pope is backing a scheme to encourage people to get coding! Finally, there is a report which suggests that current efforts towards game preservation are failing!All this and more including the Community Question Of The Week.*You can check out Iain Lee's shows here:*twitter.com/iainleeyoutube.com/c/iainleepodcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/iain-lees-random-access-memories/id1706989388open.spotify.com/show/60x4S0cY1a5axSRfmy5Zwh00:00 - Show Opening10:19 - Full Sized MinisStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=XoqH_TKuXPY31:06 - Code With PopeStory Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/17h206c/the_pope_wants_kids_to_what_arent_they_in_enoughAdditional Link: clp.bbcrewind.co.uk42:19 - Dave's Housekeeping45:52 - Torching The LegacyStory Link: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-game-preservation-is-the-industry-torching-its-own-legacy55:32 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode Credits"Dragon 32 (1982)" by stiefkind is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/?ref=openverse.
Raspberry Pi Causes An Atari ST PiStorm - This Week In Retro 145 This Week in Retro 2023-10-28 | The PiStorm is coming to the Atari ST, joining the Amiga with the high spec/low cost CPU accelerator. Special guest Mark Fixes Stuff joins us this week to talk about that and our other stories. They are, how did we survive before Google came along and can playing a game really cause you harm? Things get a little spooky in this (very loosely) Halloween edition of your favourite retro show. We also read out your answers to this week's Community Question and quickly look at a few other stories in Dave's Housekeeping.We are sponsored by *Pixel Addict* magazine. Issue 15 is the latest available and in it you will find a history of Lemmings, an interview with Neo Byte Force (creators of Neo Geo games) and a look at the Commodore SX-64. *Visit www.pixel.addict.media for more details.*You can see more of Mark Fixes Stuff on his channel: youtube.com/@MarkFixesStuff00:00 - Show Opening03:18 - How Did We Survive Before Google?Story Link: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/17axc4c/life_before_google_7_retro_services_that_helped23:48 - A Storm Of AtariStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=xtQSo7G3DBoAdapted Atari ST Games: atari.8bitchip.info/fromhd3.phpD-Bug: atari.8bitchip.info/fromhd3.php39:52 - Dave's Housekeeping47:37 - Can A Game Kill You?Story Link: youtube.com/watch?v=99tW51LaedY01:05:19 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "PiStormSTE: a new PiStorm board that fits inside the STE" courtesy of BW's TechnoshedLink to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=xtQSo7G3DBo"Atari-520ST computer" Photograph by Rama, Wikimedia Commons, Cc-by-sa-2.0-frLink: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Atari-520ST.jpg
You Got The Touch - This Week In Retro 144 This Week in Retro 2023-10-21 | 🛠 Check out PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🛠Rees joins us to find out if the Last Exterminator is able to hold a candle to Duke Nukem. We are used to restoring the plastics on our retro computers but what about the metal shielding? Would you touch an iMac G3? Some people did.All that and our Community Question Of The Week and a look at some of the other stories you posted on our Reddit page.Please visit Rees's channel at youtube.com/c/ctrlaltrees to keep up with the news on his new space!00:00 - Show Opening04:54 - Duchess Nukem 3DStory Link: kotaku.com/duke-nukem-3d-last-exterminator-demo-boomer-shooter-pc-1850918547Additional Link: pcgamesn.com/the-last-exterminator/steam16:09 - Nickel PlatingStory Link: youtu.be/ZnJND-ZRiqA?si=K8qrd6Yh8m95FOOM23:31 - Dave's Housekeeping29:20 - iTouch a MacStory Link: au.pcmag.com/desktop-pcs/102037/apples-15-inch-imac-g3-had-a-3d-touch-screen-option-in-1999Video Link: youtu.be/oZGswRH4wbM45:18 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "Mini Byte: How to Nickel Plate for Retro Restorations!" courtesy of Retro Krazy.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJND-ZRiqA"Apple iMac G3 (cropped)" by Felix Winkelnkemper is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Parts of "The Prototype TOUCHSCREEN iMac… From 1999" courtesy of Michael MJD.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=oZGswRH4wbMParts of "Mini Byte: How to Nickel Plate for Retro Restorations!" courtesy of Retro Krazy.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJND-ZRiqA"Apple iMac G3 (cropped)" by Felix Winkelnkemper is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Parts of "The Prototype TOUCHSCREEN iMac… From 1999" courtesy of Michael MJD.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=oZGswRH4wbM
Rebuilding Computer Space - This Week In Retro 143 This Week in Retro 2023-10-14 | We have a special guest this week as Tony from OzRetrocomp returns to chat about retro media bought about by an awesome basement video collection which has been designed to replicate video stores of the 1980/90s. We take a look at a recreation of a very old arcade game called Computer Space, a game you can play via emulation if you wish. Finally, was the original PlayStation the top of the class for playing CDs? Some claim its audio output is up there with tech costing much more.All this and more with our Community Question Of The Week.Please visit Tony's channel here: youtube.com/c/ozretrocompWe are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine, the latest issue is now on sale. The feature article is all about pixel art with contributions from gaming industry artists. Available in the UK in WHSmiths and world wide via the website www.pixel.addict.media 00:00 - Show Opening05:39 - Basement Blockbuster BusterStory Link: youtube.com/watch?v=K12MaaCn5PUInstagram instagram.com/mondo_video Tik Tok tiktok.com/@mondovideo Facebook facebook.com/mondovideostoreTwitter twitter.com/mondovideostore28:41 - Computer Space ReplicaStory Link: hackaday.com/2023/10/02/computer-space-replica-is-up-and-runningAdditional Link: videogamehistorian.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/worldly-wednesdays-a-timeline-of-computer-spaceEmulator Link: https://www.masswerk.at/icss/Still Standing Link: tubitv.com/movies/712180/still-standing41:54 - Dave's Housekeeping50:03 - Sony PlayStation in StereoStory Link: whathifi.com/features/people-are-modding-ps1-consoles-to-use-as-cd-players-and-im-a-big-fanAdditional Link: whathifi.com/features/was-then-sony-playstation-review01:08:49 - Community Question of the Week🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!patreon.com/thisweekinretro☕Or just buy us a coffee!ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: reddit.com/r/thisweekinretroFollow your hosts!Twitter:twitter.com/rmcretroYoutube:youtube.com/rmcretroyoutube.com/005agimaTwitch:twitch.tv/rmcretroSubscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Deezer: www.deezer.com📻 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjQ5ODlmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw📻 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2f4989f8/podcast/rss📻 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMx-JitepTttWc-ABHhu8A📻 All other services: https://anchor.fm/thisweekinretroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.Episode CreditsParts of "MAN BUILDS 80s VIDEO STORE IN HOME. MONDO VIDEO! Lunchmeat Exclusive" courtesy of Mondo Video.Link to full video: youtube.com/watch?v=K12MaaCn5PU"Computer Space cabinet" by Mbrickn is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en?ref=openverse. "Computer Space cabinet" by Chris and/or Kevin is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
