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This Week in Retro

108 episodes - last episode 19 Aug 2023

A weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil Thomas from RMCretro and Chris Winter for 005 AGIMA.

2023-08-19

Sony get Wiped Out - This Week In Retro 135 (audio/mpeg)

The original Wipeout has been reverse engineered and is now playable in your browser. From Ultimate Play The Game to Rare, we look at 40 years of games. Battletech mech games have an awesome article you should take a look at.

Plus the usual Community Question Of The Week.

We are kindly sponsored by Pixel Addict Magazine, the monthly digital culture magazine. Available from WHSmith in the UK and various other newsagents around the world. You can also buy individual issues and subscriptions (printed and PDF) at https://www.pixel.addict.media/

00:00 - Show Opening

11:11 - Sony Source Story Link: https://kotaku.com/sony-playstation-wipeout-remaster-free-pc-port-ps-plus-1850728999

28:49 - A Rare Story Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/aug/07/ultimate-rare-40-years-british-videogames-jet-pac-goldeneye-sea-of-thieves?fbclid=IwAR1PCsVy4e2m6XhEgRl2sQXwKfDdUQWqjLZ4pvmV3T3nGV36gvoKfIIphkw

47:28 - Suit Up O Shut Up! Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/features/the-making-of-battletech-the-groundbreaking-90s-combo-of-immersive-reality-online-play-and-esports

1:02:58 - Community Question of the Week

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This 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.

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2023-08-12

Is it Time to Eliminate CRT Monitors? - This Week In Retro 134 (audio/mpeg)

Do you really need a CRT screen to get the best from retro games? 8BitDo have a new Nintendo/Famicon inspired keyboard set up with some interesting features. The story of SWIV (the sequel to Silkworm), is it the best vertical SHMUP?

This is your weekly round up of some of the retro computing news as picked by you!

Don't forget to get involved with our Community Question Of The Week. If you have an interesting answer it might make it onto the show.

Our wonderful sponsor is Pixel Addict magazine, the digital culture magazine for classic computing and retro gaming enthusiasts. Available from WHSmith in the UK (along with its sister publication Amiga Addict) as well direct from the good people who make it at www.pixel.addict.media

00:00 - Show Opening

14:11 - Eliminating CRTs Story Link: https://www.hackster.io/news/the-crt-terminator-is-a-vga-card-add-on-that-supplies-native-digital-video-b5a461c4f696

34:51 - The Quick Fox Jumped Over The Snazzy 8BitD o! Story Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/8bitdo-is-making-a-retro-mechanical-keyboard-inspired-by-the-nes-and-famicom/1100-6516377/?utm_source=reddit.com Additional Link: https://www.8bitdo.com/

49:27 - Swivel On It Story Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-story-of-swiv

01:07:15 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-08-05

Faking Retro TV? - This Week In Retro 133 (audio/mpeg)

Did you miss us? We are back with a story about finding a Discs of Tron arcade machine by the side of a road. What a find. We follow that by wondering if a new retro restoration TV show could be putting entertainment over the truth. Then finally it seems that there is a new effort to preserve games in Australia.

All this and our Community Question Of The Week plus a quick catch up with your hosts.

We are very grateful to our sponsor, Pixel Addict magazine. Head on over to https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down on the latest issue. Highlights include: a look at the Thomson T07, working out why Myst was the game of the 1990s and a look at and interview with the people who bought Zool out of retirement.

00:00 - Show Opening

9:47 - Throwing out Discs Story Link: https://arcadeblogger.com/2023/07/22/environmental-discs-of-tron-roadside-pickup/

24:10 - Retro Fake TV? Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/14yt3pb/retro_repairs_reach_tv_channel/ Mend It Mark Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MendItMark

48:15 - Australia wakes up Story Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-23/nfsa-vintage-video-games-dusted-off-and-digitised-in-canberra/102635288 Additional Links: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioShock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmageddon_TDR_2000 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_Games

1:03:35 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-07-15

What Is Retro? (baby don’t hurt me) - This Week In Retro 132 (audio/mpeg)

Would you like to stay at an 80s style inspired B&B complete with working arcade full of games to play.....I think most would! Did you know the Atari ST really was amazing as part of MIDI network? A new video shows just how good it was/is. Finally, a simple question sparked a discussion about Halo. Is it retro yet?

All this and your answers to the Community Question Of The Week.

Don't forget that we are taking a two week break for various reasons but we will be back with more retro chat to brighten your Saturday mornings. See you soon.

The new issue of Pixel Addict is just about to hit the shops (might take a few weeks to get to Australia, sorry Chris) but you can order your copy direct from https://www.pixel.addict.media/ where you can also set up a subscription. Relive those days where you used to sit by the front door waiting for the next issue of Amstrad Action, Zzap or Amiga Format to be delivered.

Escape From Colditz link: https://web.archive.org/web/20160409151825/https://sites.google.com/site/colditzescape/

TWIR Raiders Link: https://highriser.itch.io/space-raiders-kempston-edition

00:00 - Show Opening

15:40 - PnP Air BnB Story Link: https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/lodging/info-2023/80s-themed-arcade-airbnb-rental.html AirBNB Link: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/42655772?source_impression_id=p3_1689186532_dCMkJRgz0BnqwJQl

32:16 - MIDI ‘mazing Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMMwc0Mn0Y

45:47 - Is it Retro? Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/14rm4yx/is_this_retro/

1:01:47 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-07-08

2D Is All Sega and Nintendo Need - This Week In Retro 131 (audio/mpeg)

Sega and Nintendo are taking Mario and Sonic back to their 2D roots, how do we feel about that? Do kids of today get what the likes of the ZX, CPC and C64 are? Is it possible to bring classic adventure/puzzler Myst to the Atari 2600?

All this and more plus the Community Question Of The Week.

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00:00 - Show Opening

11:44 - 2D Or Not 2D Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jun/28/pushing-buttons-sonic-the-hedgehog-super-mario-bros-2d-sega-nintendo

30:49 - We Bought It To Help With Your Homework Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jun/30/zx-spectrum-1980s-home-computer-gamers Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T8isTzF3M4

40:40 - Myst-D Make Story Link: http://deater.net/weave/vmwprod/myst_vcs/ Additional Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/30-years-later-myst-demake-for-atari-2600-reminds-us-how-far-weve-come/

50:40 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

See the full song by BG Ollie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHoRDwkpujs

"Atari 2600 Myst update: you can win" courtesy of deater78 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRxYdMVgwsw

Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Link: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-2404150.html

Sonic SuperStars - Link: https://www.gamerbraves.com/sgf23-sonic-superstars-launches-this-fall-2023/

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2023-07-01

A Truck Sized Printer Or An Egg Sized Dave? - This Week In Retro 130 (audio/mpeg)

The merging of two technologies can sometimes create something wonderful, in this case it is dot matrix printer the size of a pickup truck, that you can drive and print messages as you go. Could this be the future of road signage? What is the first easter egg in a game that you remember finding? Can you use an Apple II to control a V8? You can if the V8 is made of Lego.

All this plus the usual nonsense and the Community Question Of The Week.

Our show is sponsored by Pixel Addict Magazine. The next issue is just about ready to print so we should have some new articles to talk about soon. In the meantime we hope you will head over to https://www.pixel.addict.media/ and subscribe.

00:00 - Show Opening

A500 Mini Housekeeping Link: https://gamingretro.co.uk/you-can-now-play-atari-st-emulator-games-on-a500-mini/

09:09 - Trucking Printers Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/06/22/is-this-the-worlds-largest-dot-matrix-printer/

29:50 - The Ultimate Easter Egg Story Link: https://ultimacodex.com/2023/06/eating-magic-mushrooms-makes-you-fly-in-serpent-isle/ Additional Link 1: https://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Easter_Eggs_and_Cultural_References#Ultima_VII Additional Link 2: http://web.archive.org/web/20080307160850/http://www.geocities.com/hoki_dragon/u7-scientology.html

44:10 - V8 Apple II Story Link: https://www.thedrive.com/news/life-size-chevy-454-v8-made-of-lego-runs-on-ancient-8-bit-hardware Full Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-x7YFMWnBQ

56:13 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

Parts of "Lego Chevy 454 V-8 Engine - Part 1" courtesy of TechnicallyEvan Link to full video: https://youtu.be/F-x7YFMWnBQ

"Free vector tire tracks with grunge texture set" Image by macrovector on Freepik: https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/tire-tracks-with-grunge-texture-set_13153711.htm#query=tyre%20marks&position=0&from_view=keyword&track=ais

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2023-06-24

Windows 7 Runs Out Of Steam - This Week In Retro 129 (audio/mpeg)

We are very happy to be joined by Amiga Bill this week as we discuss the end of Steam for Windows 7, the lost art of home made game maps and remembering that before Duke Nukem discovered a 3rd dimension he was running around in 2D platforming adventures.

Do you remember Flashback? Would you say it is a similar game to Dragon's Lair? Dave does but what about the other hosts? Amiga Bill walks us through his modified Amiga A1200.

All this and your answers to our Community Question Of The Week.

We are sponsored by Pixel Addict, a magazine about all things pixel based with a generous amount of retro computers, games, toys and movie coverage too. If you are into homebrew games for classic systems then you will find updates on current projects along with new game announcements and developer interviews. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/

Amiga Bill was a great guest, if you would like to see more from him here are his links:

http://AmigaBill.tv https://www.twitch.tv/amigabill https://www.youtube.com/thegurumeditation https://twitter.com/AmigaBill_ https://www.facebook.com/thegurumeditation

00:00 - Show Opening

13:03 - Windows 7 Is Retro? Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/14cxzth/windows_7_support/

37:00 - Escape To Scriptery Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/14966un/found_old_escape_maps_escape_from_colditz_amiga/

51:05 - Flat Nukem 2D Story Link: https://www.destructoid.com/by-the-wayside-duke-nukem-dos-pc-retro/

1:13:56 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-06-17

Pac-Man Gets Blocked - This Week In Retro 128 (audio/mpeg)

Once again two hobbies collide in the form of the Lego Arcade Pac-Man set. Who better to chat about it than Lego Grand Master Owen from Australian Lego Masters 2023. This week we also take a look at a very shiny TRS80 that turns out to be something special and there is a new joystick Kickstarter on the horizon.

All this and your Community Question of the Week!

We are kindly sponsored by Pixel Addict, the six weekly digital culture magazine. With articles about old tech, new games for old tech, hardware projects, movies and even old toys! Check it out at https://www.pixel.addict.media/

You can follow Owen on his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/owens_marvelous_creations/

00:00 - Show Opening

06:00 - Chrome on a TRS80 Story Link: https://twitter.com/MrGoodBits/status/1666865123636436998?s=20

22:01 - Pac-Man Gets Blocked Story Link: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/pac-man-arcade-10323

41:13 - Who Wants To Stick Forever? Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/immortaljoysticks/immortaljoysticks?ref=discovery&term=immortal%20joystick

01:01:23 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-06-10

Nintendo Murders Dolphin - This Week In Retro 127 (audio/mpeg)

Saturday morning wouldn't be the same without your bowl full of retro goodness. This week our stories cover the end of the Dolphin on Steam, the FMV classic The 7th Guest remake, and Doom running on Teletext! The usual tangents are taken and another TWIR cat makes an appearance.

All this and the Community Question Of The Week.

We are sponsored by the awesome Pixel Addict! A magazine that magically appears once every 6 weeks in your local WHSmiths newsagents (or any newsagents for that matter if you ask them nicely.) If you haven't already then please take a look and hopefully subscribe at https://www.pixel.addict.media/

00:00 - Show Opening

13:51 - Nintendo’s Ecco Chamber Story Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/the-solid-legal-theory-behind-nintendos-new-emulator-takedown-effort/

31:59 - Welcome To My House Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xrDjsPIxWE Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KkQ-QzpLw0

53:36 - Doom Runs On Another Thing Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/05/20/its-doom-but-in-teletext/ Additional Link: https://youtu.be/rIgQV4ClmQ0

1:06:53 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-06-03

Mc Donalds Nugget Plays Tetris - This Week In Retro 126 (audio/mpeg)

We are joined by Rees from ctrl-alt-rees this week to chat about some of the stories that you have suggested for us on our Reddit page. The WinXP activation process can now be completed without the need to go online thanks to a new process. A shop that shut its doors for 30 odd years reopens with all its old tech stock intact an up for sale. Mc Donald's customers in China have been able to buy a Mc Nugget that can run Tetris.

All this and some answers to the Community Question Of The Week.

We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine, sister mag to Amiga Addict. In it you will find a mix of subjects from home computers to games, toys and film. Homebrew games for various systems are featured each month along with info on the latest retro computer/gaming events. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for info on the latest issue as well as back issue and some nice merch.

00:00 - Show Opening

11:37 - WinXP Cracked Story Link: https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/26/windows_xp_activation_keygen/

22:27 - Time Travelling Technology Shop Story Link: https://www-is-fi.translate.goog/tampereen-seutu/art-2000009615431.html?_x_tr_sl=fi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=fi&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true

47:40 - Chicken Nuggets Square Nuggets, Long Nuggets, Z and L Shaped Nuggets Story Link: https://retrododo.com/mcdonalds-tetris-handheld/

55:30 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-05-27

Size Matters! - This Week In Retro 125 (audio/mpeg)

We are back to chat about going to the pub to game using both their kit and your own. We then move on to looking at some new, old-school, handheld PC devices. Finishing with a story about how the Miami F1GP was captured to floppy disk!

All this and the Community Question Of The Week.

We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. The latest issue is on its way and it takes a look at how people are preserving retro tech and software. They just added some new binders to the Merch section of their store. Please support them by visiting https://www.pixel.addict.media/

00:00 - Show Opening

New Toy Smell explanation: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/13hxajp/new_toy_smell/

Tiny 486 update (yes it plays Doom): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDDZUhJ8iyY

12:50 - Gaming Down The Pub Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bncBV1KkJk Additional Link: https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23534447.retro-game-arcade-barcadia-opens-old-prince-wales-pub/

34:35 - Diddy DOS Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/05/15/new-dos-pcs-in-2023/

49:10 - Say Cheese! Story Link: https://petapixel.com/2023/05/16/f1-bans-fans-pro-camera-so-he-brings-a-floppy-disk-camera-instead/ Additional Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/first-digital-camera-history

1:07:13 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-05-13

Falcon Crash Lands Back at Microprose - This Week In Retro 124 (audio/mpeg)

Jason from Mr Lurch's Things joins us once again for this longer than usual chat about retro gaming, old tech and more. Microprose has reacquired the Falcon series of flight sims. Classic game Mercenary has been given a modern makeover which doesn't spoil its wireframe looks. Finally, we think back to those tabletop games as found in the Argos catalogue of old. Could LCD gaming hope to come close arcade classics?

All this and our Community Question Of the Week.

Please visit https://mrlurch.com/ to see everything Jason has to entertain you.

We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. They are getting ready to publish a new issue and our guest this week has read it and has some thoughts. Please visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for more info.

00:00 - Show Opening

12:35 - Returning To Base Story Link: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/microprose/announcements/detail/3680047495733505345?fbclid=IwAR1EqhlQ95hJVE37HLiIEYYjlZ4b1t-yXEh7wU9coF1ppeS0IKHy-iKDPKI

40:30 - Merc Rework Story Link: http://mercenaryrestart.com/?fbclid=IwAR1shnpNCXRTPMkJ4l4Iv-hLOmfs8ymIgPaoE-ObxLRIchYpW8Ep0ClraCU Additional Mercenary Link: http://mercenarysite.free.fr/mercframes_graphic.htm

52:50 - The Book Of Dreams Story Link: https://amp.theguardian.com/games/2023/may/04/tabletop-arcade-video-game-machines Toys R Us Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIvfzoVKjoQ&t=1099s&pp=ygUJdG95cyByIHVz

1:16:58 - Community Question of the Week Vic20 port of Cruising by Ponder65: https://ponder65.itch.io/cruising-on-broadway Source code Link: https://colinjones.co.uk/files/cruising.asm

Python port of Super Sprint by Salem_ok: https://github.com/salem-ok/PySprint/#readme

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Episode Credits

"Retro Gaming!" by jeffedoe is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.

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2023-05-06

It’s Burger Time! - This Week In Retro 123 (audio/mpeg)

How do you recreate images made on such an early build of an art package that there was no save function? The answer is found within one of the stories we cover This Week In Retro! We also have a couple of cool tech builds to look at. One allows a Pi to simulate an ISA card and the other is a tiny 486DX machine with genuine retro parts and neat 3D printed mini tower case, and we do mean mini!

All this and the Community Question Of The Week.

We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. If you like retro tech, games, toys etc. then this is well worth checking out. All the details can be found at https://www.pixel.addict.media/ Tell them that we sent you and you won't get a discount but they will at least know that we are worth sponsoring!

00:00 - Show Opening

05:35 - ISA PiSA Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkuYGle9L20

13:58 It’s Burger Time Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4EFkspO5p4&feature=youtu.be

26:02 - Small, Or Far Away? (Mini 486) Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkuYGle9L20

44:57 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-04-29

Imagine A New Atari - This Week In Retro 122 (audio/mpeg)

Talking retro computers and more this week we are joined by Gareth from Pixel Addict magazine (he assures us he isn't here to oversee the sponsorship slot). We'll be taking a look at an Atari 800XL recreation, talking about how your mind was an essential part of the gaming experience and wondering what Atari are going to do with the very many old games they bought the rights to.

All of that and the Community Question of the Week.

Please check out Pixel Addict magazine at www.pixel.addict.media for the full run down on the latest issue. Gareth and the team have been hard at work putting together another great collection of articles to keep you up to date and entertained.

00:00 - Show Opening

08:14 - X-L-Ent Reproductions Story Link: https://revive-machines.com/index-en.html Additional Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCv2v08Amnc

29:40 - The Imagination Gap Story Link: https://old.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/12rd36p/what_video_game_covers_deceived_you/ Additional Link: https://www.thegamer.com/retro-games-creepy-silent-hill-resident-evil-diablo/

49:22 - Atic Atari Story Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/atari-acquires-rights-to-100-plus-classic-pc-console-games

59:56 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-04-22

WinAmp Gets Whipped Again, But Has It Gone Too Far? - This Week In Retro 121 (audio/mpeg)

We are once again joined by Mark Fixes Stuff, as last time he was on he missed out on a chat with Neil. This week's stories are: WinAmp returns transformed, but is it for the better? Did you know that you could run an ISA soundcard through your PC's TPM port? Sarah Green asks some 80's kids what they think of some ZX Spectrum games.

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00:00 - Show Opening

06:10 - WinAmp Gets Whipped Story Link: https://thenextweb.com/news/winamp-relaunches-integrates-streaming-services

20:43 - ISA Fan Of DOS Story Link: https://thenextweb.com/news/winamp-relaunches-integrates-streaming-services

31:33 - Clash Of The Spectrum Games Story Link: https://youtu.be/m9aUgK9rBGI Additional Link - Top 10 ZX Spectrum Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSb8qYXqI5k

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2023-04-15

Is PS3 Retro yet? - This Week In Retro 120 (audio/mpeg)

We are joined by Amstrad streamer Xyphoe (Al) this week to talk about the mobile/cell phone hitting 50 years old, to ponder if the PS3 really is retro and to remember our old navigation buddy Autoroute.

All this and more plus the Community Question Of The Week!

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00:00 - Show Opening

12:02 - Mobile For 50 Years Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgUdVPjtTHI

27:38 - PS3 Is Retro And If You Disagree You’re Wrong Story Link: https://www.pushsquare.com/features/soapbox-hold-on-is-the-ps3-a-retro-console

45:25 - Get Lost! Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/128vqlx/does_anyone_remember_using_autoroute_before_the/

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2023-04-08

Is Everyone Going To Sue The Internet? - This Week In Retro 119 (audio/mpeg)

The Internet Archive is being sued, is it really the end of Moore's Law and the brand new ZX Spectrum which recreates the entire box fresh experience.

All this and our community question of the week, will your answer be read out?

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00:00 - Show Opening

06:28 - Burning Books Story Link: https://www.marketplace.org/2023/03/30/the-internet-archive-lawsuit-highlights-the-tricky-economics-of-e-books-and-libraries/ Additional Link: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/26/1166101459/internet-archive-lawsuit-books-library-publishers

24:22 - The Final End Of Moore’s Law Story Link: Errr...

33:28 - Thinking Inside The Box Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2023/03/26/recreating-the-zx-spectrum-unboxing-experience-by-manufacturing-a-new-boxed-one/ Additional Link: https://www.lostretrotapes.com/

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2023-04-01

Encyclopaedias, Disc or Book? - This Week In Retro 118 (audio/mpeg)

No Dave this week, if you find him wandering please point him in the direction of home. This means that it is down to Neil and Chris to muse this week's topics. Microsoft's Encarta is having a big birthday, what are your memories of the multimedia encyclopedia? John Romero receives a lifetime achievement award, which is nice. Do you miss Deluxe Paint? It was THE go to art package for many people including those making games on multiple platforms. How would you like something that is very familiar but runs using Python? It is called PyDPainter.

All of this and our usual attempt at a sponsorship slot and the all important Community Question Of The Week where you get to have your say.

We are sponsored (incredibly) by Pixel Addict magazine. The 6 weekly digital culture magazine which covers all sorts of retro computing topics as well new stuff for those retro machines. Please visit them at https://www.pixel.addict.media/ where you can subscribe, buy 1 off issues in print or PDF form. You can also find each issue at WHSmith newsagents in the UK ( if you aren't in the UK then ask your newsagents if they can get it for you ). Chris has a standing order and he is is Australia, which is a long way away!

00:00 - Show Opening

07:38 - Encyclopaedic Knowledge Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/11yq896/march_22_1993_microsoft_begins_shipping_its/ Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp6yo9CNG3Q

24:53 - A Lifetime Of Giblets Story Link: https://www.vg247.com/john-romero-recieves-lifetime-achievement-award

39:13 - Paint Your Python Story Link: https://github.com/mriale/PyDPainter

52:45 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-03-25

Time To Sell Your Retro? - This Week In Retro 117 (audio/mpeg)

The gang is all back this week to chat about if selling old tech to fund new tech is a good idea. They also check out a modded version of the original Elite which removes the flicker seen in some versions. Finally, have you heard of the Chinese 8-bit computer called the SB2000? If you stay tuned you will have!

All this and our Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

06:10 - Tapping Out Of Retro Story Link: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/12/i-sold-my-retro-video-games-to-buy-a-ps5-and-psvr2-readers-feature-18426454/

27:44 - Better Than Elite Story Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/almost-40-years-on-elite-on-bbc-micro-has-an-impressive-new-editor-mod Additional Link: GitHub - markmoxon/c64-elite-flicker-free: A patch for Commodore 64 and Plus/4 Elite that removes the flicker

49:04 - Subor Famicoms Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp4Rr7CJBAI

01:06:16 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-03-18

The Guide To PCs Of The 1980/90s - This Week In Retro 116 (audio/mpeg)

Neil is back and Chris has a week off, but we are joined by Shelby from Tech Tangent. He joins us to talk about how the floppy disk may not be on its way out, a free book about the history of the PC and a video about an NES portable.

All this along with our Community Question Of The Week.

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00:00 - Show Opening

13:35 - The Immortal Floppy Story Link: https://www.wired.com/story/why-the-floppy-disk-just-wont-die/

27:43 - The History Of The PC Story Link: https://custompc.raspberrypi.com/books/retrograde

43:25 - NES Portable Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjFvMGZCa8

56:07 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-03-11

Colour On A Vectrex? - This Week In Retro 115 (audio/mpeg)

Mean Machine Dean joins us this week to check out (and be bamboozled by) how colour graphics are achievable on the Vectrex. We also find out why the team at the National Video Game Museum were locked out and there is a long discussion about piracy on the Amiga/ST as a Dominik Diamond documentary surfaces.

All this along with Chris's Alfa update and the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

10:08 - Fair Game Story Link: https://youtu.be/gkdCzOkSAPU

35:25 - Colour Vectrex Magic Story Link: https://youtu.be/wXhFvYd9Fp4

46:48 - Ya Names Not Down, You’re Not Coming In! Story Link: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-national-videogame-museum-team-gets-locked-out-by-landlord

56:56 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-03-04

SEGA Takes Down Art Book? - This Week In Retro 114 (audio/mpeg)

Joined by special guest The Brent from ARG Presents we talk about the potential negative side of nostalgia from retro collection. We check out a blending of two classic Star Trek games, can you take a 1978 text adventure and give it the user interface of a game from the 90s? Yeah, turns out you can. Finally, it seems that SEGA has issued a cease and desist against the publishers of a Megadrive/Genesis based art book.

All this and our Question Of The Week. Which machine won out, Atari ST or the Amiga?

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00:00 - Show Opening

11:57 - All Things In Moderation Story Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mitchwallace/2023/02/20/gaming-and-nostalgia-an-uneasy-pairing/?sh=6ed4ef716f93

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29:00 - To Boldly Go Where 1978 Went Before Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/this-fan-remake-of-a-star-trek-text-game-from-1978-is-way-better-than-it-has-any-right-to-be/

41:05 - If You Can’t Sell It, Give It Away. Story Link: https://www.greyfoxbooks.com/product/mega-book/

51:18 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-02-25

Amiga Vs Atari ST - It’s WAR! - This Week In Retro 113 (audio/mpeg)

Brace yourselves for the revival of that old school argument. Which is better, the Amiga or the Atari ST? Please don't throw your half eaten sandwiches or peanut our tie knots so we can't undo them. We are simply looking at a proposed book which has a crowd funder running. In safer territory we also look at the awesome and unofficial sequel titled Golden Axe Returns! Have you even stumbled across your old game disks or hardware in a shop? Something you sold or gave away years ago? Chances are slim, but what if there was some organisation out there that was looking to reunite people with their old stuff?

All this and our Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

08:47 - Childish Squabbling (Amiga vs Atari ST) Story Link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stamiga-the-flame-wars?syclid=cfog5b46e1avidpb6fm0#/

25:22 - Death=Adder Goes Fourth (Golden Axe Returns) Story Link: https://gamejolt.com/games/GoldenAxeReturns/779852

36:57 - Get Your Old Games Back Story Link: https://kotaku.com/famicom-cassette-retro-game-collection-museum-japan-1850117660

55:09 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-02-18

Did You Know Doom Could Do This? - This Week In Retro 112 (audio/mpeg)

We have another guest this week, Clint from LGR. He joins us to talk about how a specific version of Doom has been tweaked to provide a multi screen experience (you will need 4 PCs though!). We check out the Windows 95/98 emulator called PCem which should allow modern machines to accurately emulate old hardware, great for old school gaming. The Orpheus 2 soundcard has now gone on sale and we look at what it is capable of.

All of that and our Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening The Ted Dabney Experience: https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.php?id=105

08:03 - Dossing About Story Link: https://pcem-emulator.co.uk/downloads.html Story Link: https://youtu.be/mWEE2RJj3YI

20:14 - Keropi Gets Ultra Story Link: https://www.retrorgb.com/launch-of-the-new-isa-soundcard-orpheus-ii.html Story Link: http://pcmidi.eu/orpheus2.html Demo Link 1: https://youtu.be/ugPZnsRHUkc?list=PLCZfGAvgXhFFTdVRzHzzGZQDEKTITV-dn&t=111 Demo Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXgseVYvhek&list=PLCZfGAvgXhFFTdVRzHzzGZQDEKTITV-dn

43:38 - 4 Screens of DooM! Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3NQQ7bPf6U Can It Run Doom: https://canitrundoom.org/

54:54 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-02-11

Talking About 3DFX Voodoo cards - This Week In Retro 111 (audio/mpeg)

We have a special guest this week from Germany. Ian joins us to talk all things 3dfx VooDoo. We also think about some claims from Lord Alan Sugar that his products were better than Apple's. Could he be right? Finally we talk about RPGs and the rewrite of Thalion's Ambermoon.

00:00 - Show Opening

11:47 - Amber New Moon Story Link: https://github.com/Pyrdacor/Ambermoon.net

35:06 - Sugaring The Apple Story Link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21218988/alan-sugar-bold-amstrad-product-claim/

49:01 - Voodoo Hoodoo How Much Will You Do? Story Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325521605074

59:07 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-02-04

RISC OS & The Acorn Archimedes - This Week In Retro 110 (audio/mpeg)

After a recent article about RISC OS & The Acorn Archimedes we take some time to talk about what we thought of the Archimedes. Was it really in the same league as the Amiga? Arcade1up are re-releasing their Star Wars arcade cabinet. Are you tempted? Finally, we find that it is possible to run Wolfenstein on the 8088 CPU thanks to a new port that runs just fine using CGA graphics.

All this and our Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

08:34 - RISC Free Computing Story Link: https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/17/retro_tech_week_rool/ List of Archimedes games: http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/cgi/archive.pl?type=Games&platform=Acorn%20Archimedes

24:11 Arcade1up Is No Yoke Story Link: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/re-released-star-wars-arcade-game-instantly-sells-out/

43:26 - Wolf 8088 Story Link: https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/133584-the-developer-adapted-wolfenstein-3d-for-the-intel-8088-processor-released-in-1979/ Wolf 8088 download link: https://github.com/jhhoward/WolfensteinCGA Wolf 8088 running on period correct hardware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5f3_TN4j54

51:53 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-01-28

Building A Brand New Retro Computer - This Week In Retro 109 (audio/mpeg)

Can you build an old computer using only brand new parts? Turns out you can! How about about shiny new C64? The ants are back causing trouble in the desert again in It Returned To The Desert, a follow up to the classic Cinemaware game. US Customs ruined a WATA graded game, trashing its apparent value. We also have your answers to our Community Question Of The Week!

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00:00 - Show Opening 11:05 - It Came from the ‘80s. Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/10hxzdp/brilliant_news_for_antheads_and_fans_of_it_casme/

25:01 - WATA Disaster! Story Link: https://twitter.com/pripyatbeast/status/1616202248899657728

35:34 - Building a C64 100% from new parts. Story Link: https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/01/14/building-a-100-new-commodore-64/

47:21 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-01-21

3 New Atari Consoles - This Week In Retro 108 (audio/mpeg)

This is your weekly Retro Computing round-up and this week we look at the three new consoles from Atari, might they tempt you to dip into their back catalogue of games? How do you find a retro destination in your area? There is now a website which will show you what is where: retro shops, museums, clubs and even podcast and magazines. We also look at the big box release of Return To Monkey Island. Are we going to buy it? Is it good value? Does the box look awesome?

All this as well as the usual catch up and the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

Amiga Speech by Ron Nicholson (Amiga Ireland 2023) - Sound is poor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG_SvjO8w2o

12:25 - The Rise of the Retro Destination Story Link: http://retro.directory/

27:24 - Big Monkey Boxness Story Link: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/return-to-monkey-island/products/return-to-monkey-island-collectors-edition-pc

42:24 - My ATARI Story Link: https://retrododo.com/atari-my-arcade/

1:04:41 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-01-14

Collecting Expensive But Rubbish Games - This Week In Retro 107 (audio/mpeg)

For the first show of 2023 we are joined by a special guest, Mark Fixes Stuff. We talk about how a game engine (in this case Doom) can be used to recreate logical operations. We look at a report of the 8 most expensive video games you probably never want to play. Finally we say a goodbye to PC Mag in its printed form.

All that plus other chat and the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

11:58 - Can Doom Run It? Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2022/12/25/not-can-it-run-doom-but-can-doom-run-it/

19:08 - PC Mag it is safe to shut down Story Link: https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/after-40-years-pc-magazine-magazine-ceases-to-exist

31:40 - More Money Than Sense Story Link: https://www.destructoid.com/the-8-most-expensive-video-games-you-dont-want-to-play/

49:21 - Community Question of the Week

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2023-01-07

2022 Out-take Special 2 - This Week In Retro 106 (audio/mpeg)

This is the 2nd collection of out-takes from 2022. Normal service will resume next week.

You might enjoy this episode more if you watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Vn28r9ZBmc

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2022-12-31

2022 Out-take Special 1 - This Week In Retro 105 (audio/mpeg)

This is the first of our 2 shows where we share some of the silly bits and things that didn't make the show since episode 50 (see episode 50 for some of the older out-takes https://youtu.be/mOEX6kDC5-Q?t=1326 ).

Back next week with more!

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2022-12-24

Michael Jackson Sega Footage Found - This Week In Retro 104 (audio/mpeg)

For the last (proper) episode of 2022 we have a special guest joining us to talk about some old photos depicting arcades of the past, how some people have been collecting computers before it was the thing it is now and about the recently found (high quality) footage of Michael Jackson for the SEGA game Scramble Training.

All this and the reveal of the three wrapped retro gifts.

Amigos Retro Gaming covers Amiga, Atari ST, Spectrum, CoCo, Atari 1200XL and games from every other system you can think of! Find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/@AmigosRetroGaming

00:00 - Show Opening

20:16 - Visions Of Vintage Video Games Story Link: https://allthatsinteresting.com/vintage-arcades

39:33 - Retro Computer Collecting Is… Retro Story Link: https://youtu.be/kxdcdCa-Reg

58:37 - Sega Thriller - Michael Jackson Footage Found Story Link: https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/12/long-lost-michael-jackson-sega-game-discovered-in-uk-car-boot-sale-17923996/

01:16:47 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-12-17

Atari Jaguar Emulation - This Week In Retro 103 (audio/mpeg)

This week we look at R Type which has just been ported to the Sega Megadrive/Genesis, this sparks discussion on our favourite shooters. Then we check out the fantastic stand alone Atari Jaguar emulator which is 100% compatible with all Jag titles. Finally, Dave (the Amiga's biggest fan boy) points out how smart an EATX Amiga 2000 motherboard is.

Finally we have our community Question of the Week which is a little different this week.

00:00 - Show Opening

10:22 - R You My Type? Story Link: https://realotakugamer.com/homebrew-dev-working-on-r-type-port-for-sega-mega-drive-genesis/86702/

31:17 - Jagged Emulation Story Link: https://www.retrorgb.com/bigpemu-atari-jaguar-emulator-released.html Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIcAdJ0mf40

44:00 - Brand new Amiga 2000 Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLhRbbE6Lz8&list=PLYFGOsULUwGKYVvuWwpFxfFiHPrSVIyHT&index=1

54:17 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-12-10

Dave Haynie Reveals Next Gen Amiga - This Week In Retro 102 (audio/mpeg)

This week we discuss Dave Haynie's article where he talks about what could have been the next gen Amiga before Commodore folded. We also have two computer case swap stories. Can you put a PC into an Amiga A500 style case and how pretty can a BBC computer in a PC tower case be? Turns out the answers are yes and very.

We are joined by Alex from Arcade Archive who talks about setting up his new retro arcade which is open to the public.

All that and the community question of the week.

00:00 - Show Opening

15:40 - Amiga, An Alternative Reality Story Link: https://www.quora.com/Had-Commodore-not-gone-bust-and-continued-their-line-of-Amiga-computers-fast-forward-today-What-innovation-would-we-have-how-would-their-machines-differ-from-mainstream-Windows-desktops-and-laptops-of-the-2020s-and/answer/Dave-Haynie?ch=10&oid=371286005&share=1d462dd2&srid=OZdJI&target_type=answer

39:57 - The Perfect PC Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/z17byv/i_like_old_wedge_computers_like_amiga_500_and/

52:13 - OMG USB BBC ATX RGB Story Link: https://github.com/dekuNukem/RGBeeb/blob/master/README.md

1:07:41 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-12-03

Eye Of The Beholder Comes to C64/C128 - This Week In Retro 101 (audio/mpeg)

Hope you are sitting comfortably as its a longer than usual episode this week. We were joined by Jason from Mr Lurch's Things on the team this week and had a good old chat. There is a wonderful story of an Amiga user who died far too young and after recovering some of his Deluxe Paint art he now has an exhibit dedicated to him at the Derby Computer Museum. We talk about the different stages of collecting, are you the type who must buy everything or have you moved on to only wanting what you need? Finally we look at the stunning version of Eye Of The Beholder for the C64 & C128.

All that and the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

15:00 - Immortalised by an Amiga Story Link: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/gallery/gallery-derby-teenagers-computer-art-7827504 Additional Link: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-teens-lost-computer-art-7826297

30:04 - The Stages Of Collecting Story Link: No link, this is just a chat!

57:40 - Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beer Holder Story Link: https://eotb64.com/ Additional Link: https://ase.zorbus.net/

01:15:44 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-11-26

Microsoft Flight Simulator Has A Secret - This Week In Retro 100 (audio/mpeg)

Episode 100 achieved! We celebrate a milestone for the show with a very special guest. We also check out the ability to place Microsoft Flight Simulator within Microsoft Flight Simulator. We were also made aware of a Barber shop that has incorporated retro gaming machines for the customers to play while they wait for a trim, good idea or not?

All this and our Community Question Of The Week, this week with your answers and some from some of our previous special guests.

Thanks for watching and being a part of the TWiR community for 100 episodes. We really do appreciate it. Here is to the next 100!!

Finally, a big thank you to our new sponsor!! Pixel Addict is a monthly digital culture magazine. Available in stores and online in printed and PDF form. Please check them out: www.pixel.addict.media

00:00 - Show Opening 11:34 - 100 Episodes Of TWiR

30:20 - But Can It Play MS Flight Simulator V1? Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-play-flight-simulator-inside-flight-simulator-now/

47:16 - Haircare Advice (Barbers and Gaming) Story Link: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/barbershop-retro-games-play-you-7827934

57:50 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

See all of John and Aaron's content over at Amigos Retro Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@AmigosRetroGaming

Link to Xyphoe's YouTube Channel ( Amstrad CPC ): https://www.youtube.com/@Xyphoe

Flight Simulator Patch Notes: https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-for-40th-anniversary-edition-sim-update-11-1-29-27-0-now-available/

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2022-11-19

80s Cherry Switches Return - This Week In Retro 99 (audio/mpeg)

Fans of Cherry Keyboard Switches rejoice as they bring back MX Black Clear-Top switches after 30 years! Did you hear about the lost FMV game Sacred Pools for the Sega Saturn? It is lost no more. How do you fancy Freescape games running in high resolution and with a silky smooth frame rate? One developer is bringing us that using ScummVM. It is This Week In Retro episode 99 with special guest, Dan from The Retro Hour.

All this and our Community Question Of The Week!

00:00 - Show Opening The Retro Hour Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... 10:03 - Qwerty Nerds Story Link: https://hothardware.com/news/cherry-m... 24:16 - FMV Flavoured Sauce Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/saucy-lost-se... Take the Knife opening scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7gWV... Sacred Pools Alpha Build: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2... 42:07 - Freescape In ScummVM Story Link: https://twitter.com/dosnostalgic/stat... Driller Remake: Driller - https://indigobeetle.itch.io/driller

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This Week in Retro is a weekly round-up 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.

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2022-11-12

NEW B17 Flying Fortress Games From MicroProse - This Week In Retro 98 (audio/mpeg)

It happened! Neil is over the moon. MicroProse has announced a number of new B17 Flying Fortress games. Have you ever wanted to use two C64 computers as an accordion? Of course you have, who hasn't? It has finally been made real....and its fantastic! Finally, did you think the Outrun car was a real model from Ferrari? Turns out it is isn't but it is, too much to explain here so watch Chris in his element as he talks us through it.

We have a special guest this week, Ross (AKA Ross Of The Robots). Follow him on on Twitter at TheXboxVision

All that and the community question of the week.

00:00 - Show Opening 08:00 - Bombs Away! (MicroProse B17 Announcement) Story Link: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/microprose/announcements/detail/3413191463107311953?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=facebook-2022-10-24

23:29 - The Commodordion Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBCYvoC4muc

34:14 - Outrun For Sale Story Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/ferrari-testarossa-spider-outrun-actually-sale

49:25 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

Parts of "The Commodordion" courtesy of lftkryo. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBCYvoC4muc

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2022-11-05

Quake On a 3.5Mhz Sinclair Spectrum? - This Week In Retro 97 (audio/mpeg)

Violet Berlin tweeted to remind us that Bad Influence (the CITV show) is now 30 years old. We think back to some the tech/computer/console/gaming shows of the time and wonder what similar shows the rest of the world had. Have you seen the 'Quake' engine that has been created for the Sinclair Spectrum? Even at 3.5Mhz it is very impressive. We take a look and Chris made some footage of it running at 3.5Mhz and at 7Mhz. Finally, a new computer museum is opening in Leigh (UK), in an old mill of all places. ctrl-alt-rees has been to take a look. Will Neil have any advice for them?

All this and the community question of the week!

00:00 - Show Opening

12:30 - A Bad Influence Story Link: https://mobile.twitter.com/VioletBerlin/status/1586347678266433537

30:02 - Quake Sinclair Story Link: https://youtu.be/g1leK1PJb9o Further Reading: https://www.indieretronews.com/2022/10/quake-engine-running-on-zx-spectrum.html

47:57 - Retro Computer Museum Takes People On Digital Adventure In Leigh Story Link: https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/23026150.retro-computer-museum-taking-shape-leigh/

58:15 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

Parts of "Behind The Scenes At A BRAND NEW Computer Museum!" courtesy of ctrl-alt-rees Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlS6otqN1Q

"Fire Sky" by Andrew from Sydney is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.

"Whitby Abbey ruins, North Yorkshire" by andreboeni is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.

Links to Tolkienguide.com artiles: The first article is on The Hobbit https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=42769#forumpost42769 The second article is on The Lord of the Rings https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=43060#forumpost43060

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2022-10-29

Old School ’VR’ Tank Simulator - This Week In Retro 96 (audio/mpeg)

An awesome video by Tom Scott was bought to our attention and it shows how tank drivers of yesterday were taught using "VR". We also check out a new horror game trilogy that uses 8-bit inspiration to produce something unique and creepy. Finally, have you every lost an important file or program? Well now there is an easy way to check to see if it has been backed up online.

All that and the Community Question Of The Week!

00:00 - Show Opening

05:37 - Retro Tank Simulator Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcQifPHcMLE

21:21 - WoooohhhhOOOOOOOOoooo Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-exorcist-by-way-of-the-commodore-64-just-dropped-on-steam/

41:50 - All Is Not Lost Story Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/10/lost-something-search-through-91-7-million-files-from-the-80s-90s-and-2000s/

1:03:00 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-10-22

Tiny 486/Pentium PC Using New Components - This Week In Retro 95 (audio/mpeg)

Do you fancy a 486 that (almost) fits in the palm of your hand? Do you miss LAN parties or couch gaming with your friends? Have you thought about disembodied brains that can play Pong? If any of the answers to those questions is yes or no or even if you simply like old computers/consoles/games then this is the show for you.

Stick around until the end for this week's community question of the week!

Thanks to everyone that let us know about some issues with last week's audio version of the podcast. Fingers crossed our host has sorted that issue out now.

00:00 - Show Opening

09:58 - How Many Brain Cells Does It Take To Play A Game? Story Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/13/world/brain-cells-pong-intl-scli-scn/index.html

24:43 - Chasing The Halo High Story Link: https://babylonbee.com/news/man-still-chasing-that-high-he-felt-playing-halo-at-lan-party-with-the-whole-gang

42:35 - Tiny 486/Pentium Era PC Using New Components Story Link: https://youtu.be/iFZJjNTxgu8 The HDD Clicker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTtG9wmAFM

54:35 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-10-15

Is Thorin Still Singing? - This Week In Retro 94 (audio/mpeg)

We hit the ground running after a short break with a follow up on Retrobrite story from episode 93. There is talk of a perfect score in Pac-Man and the classic text adventure The Hobbit turns 40!

All this and we take a look at some of YOUR retro computing finds. Check out the video version or head over to our Reddit to take a look.

00:00 - Show Opening

06:06 - RetroBright Enlightenment Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPl356YKcVs Additional Link: See Hey Birt!'s extensive paper on the subject (well worth a read): shorturl.at/dlmw1

23:08 - Perfect Pac-Man Performance Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/xkbnyc/billy_mitchell_validates_his_perfect_score_pacman/ Additional Link: Nintendo Sky skipper reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnA3m-iPe0g

35:31 - Thorin Sits Down And Starts Singing About Gold Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/22/i-saw-the-possibility-of-what-could-be-done-so-i-did-it-revolutionary-video-game-the-hobbit-turns-40

48:51 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-09-24

Risk Free Retrobrite? - This Week In Retro 93 (audio/mpeg)

Hello, this week we have taken a look at a a remaster of Rise of the Triad which is coming soon. A contact free method for Retrobriting is highlighted which minimises risk but still gives good results in plastic colour restoration. Finally, there is discussion about the benefits and pitfalls of old computer systems still being used on a daily basis to run all sorts of things.

That and Chris and Dave go head to head as they try to guess the game from you answers to last week's Community Question Of The Week.

We will be back in 3 weeks!

00:00 - Show Opening 08:28 - Rise Of The Triad Remastered Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KGThR-8FEI

17:27 - A Restoration Even I Could Do Story Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXhxTtK42A8 Story Link 2: https://twitter.com/A3rgan/status/1539964670039076865?s=20&t=XgKL720Atg6N15Uv2AMyPQ

30:05 - BART Reaches 50 With Retro Help Story Link: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/09/17/how-clever-mechanics-keep-50-year-old-bart-trains-running-windows-98-ebay-and-scraps/

41:00 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-09-17

Every N64 Game Completed (Took Nearly 6 Years) - This Week In Retro 92 (audio/mpeg)

We have a guest on this week's show. Tune in to see who and what they have to talk about. Our stories this week are a chat about using AI to remaster retro games, a modern flight sim that uses old school graphics and one guy has taken 6 years to complete every single N64 game.

All this and your answers to last week's Community Question Of The Week!

00:00 - Show Opening

08:23 - Could AI Remaster Retro Games? Story Link: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/with-stable-diffusion-you-may-never-believe-what-you-see-online-again/

25:27 - Tiny Combat Arena Story Link: https://www.microprose.com/games/tiny-combat-arena/

40:24 - Every Single N64 Game Completed in Nearly 6 Years Story Link: https://www.gamingbible.co.uk/news/gamer-completes-every-single-nintendo-64-game-20220906

53:36 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Links:

CIVITAS 2230 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecivitasuniverse/civitas-2230-build-the-cyberpunk-city-of-your-dreams/

Thunder Helix (helicopter game in development): https://twitter.com/HiddenAsbestos

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2022-09-10

Retro Technology Targeted - This Week In Retro 91 (audio/mpeg)

This week the guys take a look at a huge gaming collection that has appeared on Ebay, the asking price is quite a sum. We all know the C64's SID chip can create some interesting sounds but did you know that you can control it by waving your hands in the air? How about a Theramin add on? Finally, a Japanese Minister has called time on the use of out dated technology including the humble Floppy Disk! Is it time to say goodbye?

All this and your answers to our community question of the week.

00:00 - Show Opening 11:27 - Million Dollar Retro Story Link: https://kotaku.com/game-collection-ebay-nintendo-sega-sony-microsoft-1849481394

24:56 - The C64 Is A Theremin? Story Link: https://linusakesson.net/hardware/theremin/index.php YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZKklJG-UaY C64 Bass Keytar: https://hackaday.com/2012/07/09/jeri-ellsworth-on-making-her-c64-bass-keytar/

40:21 - Floppy Disks In Japan: Minister Declares War On Retro Technology Story Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62749310

55:57 - Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

"scifi_scare_b" Theramin sound by realtheremin used under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ Link: https://freesound.org/people/realtheremin/sounds/119012/

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2022-09-03

Carmageddon Reverse Engineered - This Week In Retro 90 (audio/mpeg)

Buckle up, Carmageddon is being reverse engineered so it can be ported to more systems! Would you open sealed new old stock? Should you open sealed old tech or games? What if you found that the item sealed away was defective? Oh and it turns out that Janet Jackson can crash your laptop!

All this and your replies to last weeks Community Question Of The Week

00:00 - Show Opening

11:30 - Cunning Stunt Bonus (Carmageddon) Story Link: https://twitter.com/dethrace_labs/status/1562992904246685696

24:08 - Sealed Or Unsealed? That Is The Question Story Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-unboxing-tragedy-cards-kyoto-collector-1849443892

46:04 - Janet Jackson Crashes Hard Drives Story Link: https://uk.pcmag.com/laptops/142142/a-janet-jackson-song-could-crash-windows-xp-laptops

57:17 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-08-27

Oliver Frey - A Legend Passes Away - This Week In Retro 89 (audio/mpeg)

Crash Magazine usually had some of the best covers seen on an 8-bit gaming magazine. Artist Oliver Frey has sadly passed away and in our own small tribute we look at some of his pieces of art that really had an impact on us as youngsters.

We also take a look at an awesome new DIY 8-bit computer build by Ivan Farafontov. Finally, Wing Commander IV is getting a high def remaster.

All of this (and more) and our Community Question Of The Week where we read out some of your game to movie adaptation pitches. You have some good imaginations!

00:00 - Show Opening

07:46 - The Passing Of A Legend - Oliver Frey Story Link: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/obituary-oliver-frey-illustrator-of-iconic-video-game-magazine-covers-has-passed-away

24:24 - Brand New DIY Computer Inspired By Sir Clive Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcKSvVWSVHs

39:03 - Grab that Thrustmaster it’s time to fly for the Confed with Luke! Wing Commander IV Remaster Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/wing-commander-iv-remastered-revitalizes-a-pc-gaming-classic/ Demo Link: https://wcrespace.com/

57:05 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-08-20

Pac-Man The Movie - This Week In Retro 88 (audio/mpeg)

Neil is back and ready to talk about some new mini console, the Sharp X68000. Chris wonders what a movie about Pac-Man would be. Dave is quite excited by a 3D version of Monkey Island. All that and your answers to our Community Question Of The Week PLUS a special surprise from banjoguyollie.....

00:00 - Show Opening

12:07 - Big Mini News ( Sharp X68000) Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/08/arcade-manufacturer-zuiki-appears-to-be-teasing-a-new-x68000-mini

22:20 - Wacca Wacca Wacca ( Pac-Man the movie) Story Link: https://ew.com/movies/pac-man-live-action-movie/

38:41 - Monkey Island 3D - But Amazing! Story Link: https://twitter.com/mausmoto/status/1558076988438761472

50:48 - Community Question of the Week

58:36 - banjoguyollie's Daddy Mulk Remix Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z2aEsID3zU

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2022-08-13

New Version Of Winamp - Back To The 90s - This Week In Retro 87 (audio/mpeg)

This week we ponder if a new version of Winamp will tempt people away from streaming or mobile devices. A tweet asked people to pick which classic FPS they would like remastered, we get in on the action. We were pointed in the direction of a YouTube video that looks at collecting and how it can detract from actually enjoying the games you already have.

All that and our community question of the week.

00:00 - Show Opening

06:50 - New Winamp Version - Back To The 90s! Story Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/winamp-releases-new-version-after-four-years-in-development/?fbclid=IwAR2IS7BxdIKsVO5BkabN7i2B8flxLrcVvUJJSNgFhcC0QifB-3F78RtHSto

20:25 - More FPS Remasters On The Way Story Link: https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/28/system-shock-remake-dev-hints-at-more-retro-fps-remasters-17087370/

36:43 - Completing Your Retro Collection? Story Link: https://youtu.be/DUsM_ZZ4ikA

45:12 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-08-06

Modern OS for the C64 - This Week In Retro 86 (audio/mpeg)

Are you looking for a modern operating system for your Commodore 64? You are in luck, OS64 could be just the trick. We also look at the Orpheus 2 a new PC soundcard that seems to have it all!

Well, this is almost the special episode we had planned for last week. Chris as made it to the Cave and he gets to have a good look around. See what he got up to in this episode.

00:00 - Show Opening 08:27 - Orpheus II - New PC Soundcard Story Link: https://www.retrorgb.com/orpheus-ii-gus-isa-soundcard.html

20:41 - Chris Is In The Cave

36:37 - A Modern OS For The C64 Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2022/07/28/new-os-for-commodore-64-adds-modern-features/

50:46 - Community Question of the Week

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Music mentioned in the responses to this week's Community Question:

C64 Miami Vice music - https://youtu.be/j88nxPbkg4E Kaze no Notam music - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm06eh34fOnrjsWmcO2n14uOOF1Qexh1g Ninja Warriors music "Daddy Mulk" - https://youtu.be/OFjv6_p7qRE Outrun music - "Magical Sound Shower" - https://youtu.be/NpUetfAWJRs

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2022-07-30

Buying Every Video Game....Ever!? - This Week In Retro 85 (audio/mpeg)

An old friend returns this week to talk about efforts that are underway to collect and preserve each and every game ever. We check out Doom running within Doom and lets not forget musical masterpieces hidden within PlayStation 1 games.

All that and our community question of the week.

Amigathon 2022 Links: Watch here: https://www.twitch.tv/amigosretrogaming Donate here (thank you): www.amigathon.com

00:00 - Show Opening
12:04 - Unexpected Musical Masterpieces Story Link: https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/outstanding-orchestra-retro-playstation-games-with-surprising-soundtracks
27:22 - Doomception Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2022/07/12/even-doom-can-now-run-doom/
35:49 - Who Deserves To Preserve? Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/w53nuw/random_elected_official_in_japan_is_looking_to/ Additional Link: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7b8wy/why-is-a-game-publisher-trying-to-buy-every-video-game-ever-made?utm_source=reddit.com
52:17 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-07-16

Spectrum Games on Steam - This Week In Retro 84 (audio/mpeg)

This week we talk about Atari showing signs of wanting to do right by their heritage. We look at the Spectrum games bought to Steam by Pixel Games UK, are your old faves included? Finally, something a little different with the return of Fighting Fantasy Books.

Plus your answers to last week's question of the week.

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2022-07-09

A New Old School Soundcard & Return To Monkey Island Dev Abuse - This Week In Retro 83 (audio/mpeg)

On this episode of This Week In Retro we look at another new soundcard for old PCs, this one is for those on a budget. We talk about some of the negativity that has been directed at the creators of Return to Monkey Island. Can you believe that the Atari brand is now 50 years old......50! Finally, have you ever felt like you wanted to run Windows 95 on your Sega Genesis/Megadrive? You can and it's fun!! All this and we check out your answers to our community question of the week!

00:00 - Show Opening

04:37 - A new budget minded soundcard for old PCs

Story Link: https://www.retrorgb.com/mk8330-isa-sound-card-the-cut-price-orpheus-goes-on-sale.html

14:45 - It is easier to destroy than to create

Story Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ron-gilbert-will-no-longer-post-about-monkey-island-due-to-personal-attacks/

27:57 - Atari brand is 50 years old

Story Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-atari-brand-is-50-years-old-today/

37:11 - The Genesis of Windows

Story Link: https://youtu.be/y0C9JEaPEKk

Additional Link: https://youtu.be/y0C9JEaPEKk

41:34 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-07-02

It’s The MSneXt - The MSX3 Is On Its Way! - This Week In Retro 82 (audio/mpeg)

For the first time ever we have 4 presenters! A guest from The Retro Hour pops in for a chat this week. Join us for about an hour of chat about old computers. The MSX is back for a 3rd round! Classic hardware returns but it's not another Mini it's a full blown system. Can't wait! We talk about gaming accessibility as 8BitDo show off their controller for gamers with limited mobility (we salute you 8BitDo). Finally, would you switch to a modern recreation of your old hardware in order to preserve it?

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00:00 - Show Opening 06:42 - The MSX is back!

Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-japanese-pc-that-ran-the-original-metal-gear-is-coming-back-after-30-years-of-extinction/

17:27 - Affordable accessible controller? 8BitDO!

Story Link: https://www.androidpolice.com/8bitdos-new-bluetooth-controller-is-designed-for-gamers-with-limited-mobility/

33:06 - Chuck that old Amiga in the bin

Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS-izPZoprs

51:46 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-06-25

Raspberry Pi Sings Like A PiGUS - This Week In Retro 81 (audio/mpeg)

Another great week for Retro Computing fans. Fancy recreating the unique sounds of the Gravis Ultrasound audio card without having to locate one of the old cards on eBay? No problem, Ian Scott has created the PiGUS which is exactly what you are probably thinking it is. Forget Nemesis from Resident Evil, the real terror that stalks you is Rex from 3D Monster Maze VR! Finally, are you a tech hoarder or a collector? Is there a fine line between and where do you draw it? All that and what might have been our most popular Community Question Of The Week!

00:00 - Show Opening

06:45 - Audio snOUT, it’s the PiGUS

Story Link: https://twitter.com/ianpolpo/status/1535715886190866432?t=nubdhH1L5v1WPlo8GloYuQ&s=19

20:04 - Virtually Amazing Monsters

Story Link: https://twitter.com/stephencsmith/status/1534993746470879254

32:28 - Hoard of the things?

Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/ve7of0/when_does_preservation_become_hoarding/

48:04 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-06-18

Talking about the Duke Nukem Movie - This Week In Retro 80 (audio/mpeg)

We talk about some of our favourite game tunes this week after hearing a fantastic version of the Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 theme by BanjoGuyOllie. We take a look at the Evercade EXP, the limited edition handheld games machine. Finally, can the Cobra Kai team make a good Duke Nukem movie? All this and our Community Question Of The Week.

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2022-06-11

There are Stranger Things Than A Customised Workbench - This Week In Retro 79 (audio/mpeg)

It's a sad day when a respected member of the retro gaming community scams fellow members for big cash, yet that is what has happened. We take a look at the Ultimate scam. In happier news SEGA has announced their new mini console and Stranger Things gets a lot of things right about 1980s computers. All this and our community question of the week.

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2022-06-04

Jet Set Willy Remake On The Way! - This Week In Retro 78 (audio/mpeg)

First up this week we talk about Spreadsheets, Lotus 123 to be specific which has had a new port. Do you remember when you switched to Excel or did you never leave? Did you know about the different versions of the follow up to Marble Madness? Finally, Jet Set Willy is returning to his very dangerous mansion and he has had a few upgrades. All that and the Community Question of the week where we ask you for your thoughts.

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2022-05-28

SEGA COMMITS TO RETRO GAMES? - This Week In Retro 77 (audio/mpeg)

Hurrah! Dave is back, and this time as a regular presenter. Yes, we are now a trio. This week we chat about Sega looking at its back catalogue of games for its future releases. The creator of Wabbit on the Atari 2600 has been found. Doom sells for silly money (or does it) and we wonder if there is any game out there that is worth big bucks. All this and our community question of the week and a wonderful bit of news from Neil.

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2022-05-21

An Ocean of Respect - This Week In Retro 76 (audio/mpeg)

Ocean Software gave us some memorable games back in the 8 and 16 bit era of gaming. With the passing of one of its co-founders David Ward we talk about some Ocean greats. We also cover the end of the line for the Apple iPod, an expensive way to stop cheats on N64 Goldeneye and could we be about to see an unfinished Duke Nukem game? All this and our community question of the week.

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2022-05-14

The Internet Time Machine - This Week In Retro 75 (audio/mpeg)

When the Neil is away the Dave will play! Dave is back to sit in for Neil this week. He and Chris talk about Midi, an Elden Ring demake for the Game Boy, a device which allows you to browse the internet of the past and Wolfenstein has a significant birthday. All this as well as the community.....oh wait..no... the community question of the week returns in the next episode.

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2022-05-07

Did You Record Games Onto VHS - This Week In Retro 74 (audio/mpeg)

This Week in Retro we look at the history of Oregon Trail, find out what will happen to classic Bethesda games now it is closing its own launcher. Arcade Bars are now a thing, how do you feel about them and did you record your gaming sessions onto VHS? All this and the community question of the week.

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2022-04-30

Atari 2600 Born Again in Lego - This Week In Retro 73 (audio/mpeg)

After an unplanned week off Neil and Chris return to talk about the latest classic games console to return in brick form from Lego, its the Atari 2600 by the way. Pringles paid tribute to the 40th birthday of the Spectrum, how did they do? They look at a new retro book from Bitmap Books. Finally, they both get quite excited about a mini Vectrex. All this and your answers to our Community Question of the Week.

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2022-04-16

We Want 90’s Beige PCs! - This Week In Retro 72 (audio/mpeg)

This week, Overclockers UK made a fool of us by teasing some new beige 90's style PCs. We can't wait to get back to Monkey Island. The original Doom is back to put your graphics card to shame and Netflix are set to scare the pixels out of us with their retro gaming based horror. All this and your responses to our community question of the week!

00:00 - Show Opening

06:39 - Bring Back Beige

Story Link: https://youtu.be/rNrmZ4fwrJ8

14:54 - Doom Casts A Shadow

Story Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/04/doom-1-1993-gets-full-ray-tracing-dlss-support-in-fan-made-patch/

23:32 - You Fight Like A Cow (Monkey Island 3)

Story Link: https://returntomonkeyisland.com/

36:10 - Retro Horror

Story Link: https://youtu.be/7vUQYzZ_UZc

51:40 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-04-09

Thank You For The GIFs - This Week In Retro 71 (audio/mpeg)

Retro computing and gaming chat looking at how the prototype for PONG sold for quite a pretty penny. We also mark the sad passing of the inventory of the GIF, Stephen Wilhite. We wonder if controllers covered in fur need much upkeep and take a look at the unreleased Commodore 64 Games Machine. All of this and our community question of the week.

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2022-04-02

Neil’s Epic Skidmarks - This Week In Retro 70 (audio/mpeg)

Did you miss us? Back after a week off and with another guest presenter. Say hello to Dean AKA MeanMachineDean. He joins Chris and Neil to talk about video game dioramas, fun racer Epic Skidmarks, Currys giving you money for your old tech and the new VR game from Ken & Roberta, the founders of Sierra.

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2022-03-19

Top Gear take on Lotus Turbo Challenge - This Week In Retro 69 (audio/mpeg)

In a longer than usual episode we welcome Tony from OzRetrocomp as a guest host this week. We talk about emulating those old Windows environments online, Top Gear taking a look at a classic 16 bit racer, the C64 manual gets remastered and how a novel input device for the 8 bits was looked on as a threat to UK safety! All this and our community question of the week.

Just a reminder that there will be no show next week, we are taking a break so Neil can do some colouring in!!

00:00 - Show Opening

01:00 - Welcome Tony

10:22 - Infinite Windows

Story Link: https://www.pcjs.org/software/pcx86/sys/windows/3.10/

21:28 - The Best Driving Game...IN THE WORLD!

Story Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/gaming/remembering-classic-games-lotus-esprit-turbo-challenge-1990

41:48 - C64 Manual Remastered

Story Link: https://pickledlight.blogspot.com/p/commodore-64-guides.html

57:12 - Competition Pro? Competition No!

Story Link: https://simon.mooli.org.uk/mouse/index.html

Additional Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/716237.stm

01:10:26 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-03-12

Can Apple Claim The Wedge Computer As Their Own? - This Week In Retro 68 (audio/mpeg)

Can Apple really claim the concept of a computer and keyboard in one unit as their own? Do you want to document your life in a pinball machine? Weird Al does and so he has! Mortal Kombat on the Megadrive/Genesis gets one heck of a good upgrade. Find out how emulating an NES could make your super PC/MAC run for the hills! All this and our community question of the week!..... oh and sorry about Chris's terrible puns....

00:00 - Show Opening

03:48 - Let's Innovate Like Its The 80s

Story Link: https://www.theregister.com/2022/02/28/apple_innovation_seems_strangely_familiar/

18:52 - Pinball Is Getting Weird

Story Link: https://boingboing.net/2022/02/27/weird-al-announces-new-pinball-machine.html/amp

31:42 - Flawless Victory

Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/t61s69/mortal_kombat_rom_hack_brings_the_arcade_version/

41:05 - A NES Too Powerful For Your PC

Story Link: https://www.pcgamesn.com/emulation/nes-metalnes-nesticle 49:02 - Community Question of the Week

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2022-03-05

Musk Up for the Atari Panther - This Week In Retro 67 (audio/mpeg)

Another major tech Birthday approaches, the Speccy will soon be 40. Does a wireless tank mouse float your boat? What is known about the Atari Panther games console. Windle (Wordle) for Windows 3.1.

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2022-02-26

30 Years of Lemmings - This Week In Retro 66 (audio/mpeg)

Another week, another batch of interesting computer and gaming stories to cover. Neil and Chris discuss 30 years of Lemmings, a huge haul of mint games, an interview with Dr King, an important part of the Amiga's development and there is news of a Nintendo development kit intended for everyone.

00:00 - Show Opening

03:30 - Retro Motherload Discovered

https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/us-game-reseller-discovers-hundreds-of-rare-sealed-games-in-old-storage-facility/

18:58 - Can you Dig It? Lemmings at 30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbAVNKdk9gA

35:17 - Nintendo Dev Kit

https://lunduke.substack.com/p/nintendo-game-processor-the-lost?utm_source=url

51:55 - Hail to Dr King, Baby!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-szurM5VY

01:00:50 - Community Question of the Week

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/

Why not check out our video podcast and see the stories we are talking about.

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2022-02-19

Computers with Trumpets? - This Week In Retro 65 (audio/mpeg)

With help from our guest presenter Dave we talk about a stunning Steampunk Amiga A500, celebrate Mame's 25th Birthday, ponder the idea of a central web based repository for hardware repair info and wonder why Atari didn't keep better track of who made what! All this plus our question of the week.

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Caps Wiki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sKRMMe07XQ & https://caps.wiki/

Atari Dev Hunt: https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/08/atari-asks-gamers-for-help-finding-developer-of-mysterious-2600-game/

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2022-02-12

A 486 Mac!? - This Week In Retro 64 (audio/mpeg)

In episode 64 we continue last weeks look at prices for magazines and games in Australia. Help Principle Skinner cook up some Steamed Hams in a Simpsons inspired point and click game. Get to grips with an early release of an AGA remake of Rick Dangerous on the Amiga. Sorry but yet another new retro joystick has been found. Ever wanted a 486 that looks like a Mac? All this and there is a show and tell on the Battlestation 2, a 2 player joystick that was built to last! Thanks to Shane from PAUG for the loan of that.

Link to OZRETROCOMP's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/OzRetrocomp

00:00 - Show Opening

09:42 - Steamed Hams: The Graphic Adventure

19:09 - Rick Rolls Back Around

33:54 - Not Another Retro Joystick

44:44 - A 486 Mac

58:46 - Community Question of the Week

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Rick Rolls Back Around - Rick Dangerous AGA Story - http://www.indieretronews.com/2022/01/rick-dangerous-very-difficult_31.html?m=1

Not Another Retro Joystick Product Page - https://www.microcenter.com/product/639630/atari-single-player-usb-fightstick-plug-and-play

A 486 Mac Story - https://hackaday.com/2022/02/01/custom-macintosh-with-a-real-486/

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2022-02-05

The Joy of Sticks - This Week In Retro 63 (audio/mpeg)

In this episode of This Week In Retro we chat about retro computer magazines old and new, take a good look at a new joystick for our old machines, ask if game addiction was a problem back in the day, wonder at why you would want to browse the web on a Game Boy and welcome the Duke back to the Amiga. All that and some of the responses to last week's community question of the week.

00:00 - Show Opening

00:30 - Magazine Chat

07:36 - Another New Retro Joystick

19:29 - Gotta Catch 'Em All Officer - Game Addiction

39:48 - Why Wifi Your Gameboy?

46:40 - The Duke Comes To The Amiga

56:39 - Community Question of the Week

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Gotta catch ‘em all officer

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/sad6iw/police_officers_fired_for_choosing_pokemon_go/

Why Wifi your Gameboy?

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/s7omgi/watch_wifi_game_boy_cartridge_on_youtube/

Motorolla, he hardly knew her, The Duke comes to the Amiga

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/seoh5w/duke3d_comes_to_amiga/

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2022-01-29

Decades of Fun: Computers Built to Last - This Week In Retro 62 (audio/mpeg)

This week Neil and Chris mull over whether it should be Retro or Vintage Computing, take a look at some proposed new game controllers from Hori, marvel at the incredible Tomb Raider Advance (yes, the original Tomb Raider running on a Game Boy Advance), reminisce about their most used Ceefax and Teletext pages while looking at a modern implementation that feeds in up to date info and consider if there is such a thing as a computer designed to last.

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2022-01-22

A New Year of Retro Computing - This Week in Retro 61 (audio/mpeg)

We kick off 2022 with a new host, tune in to find out who! We wish the C64 a very happy 40th birthday and take a look at its staring role in the John Wick movie. We give our take on the confirmed Amiga 500 Mini game line up. All that as well as the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening 00:35 - New Presenter 04:23 - Presenters Retro Memories 23:02 - C64 In John Wick Movie 32:32 - C64 Turns 40! 43:07 - Thoughts on the Amiga A500 Mini game line up 58:16 - Community Question of the Week

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2021-12-11

Doom - The Greatest Arcade Game? This Week in Retro 60 (audio/mpeg)

Was 80s Britain the Silicon Valley of Europe? We dial up some modem memories, talk about a man with way too many copies of a Burger King game, and dish the dirt on mince pies. All this, plus our community question of the week, on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:36 Snowed Under - New Charity ZX Spectrum Release

https://cronosoft.fwscart.com/

2:13 Mince Pies - Asking the tough questions

5:19 What are the best arcade games ever?

https://www.boredpanda.com/best-arcade-games/?utm_source=com.google.android&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organic

17:08 Relive the BBC Computer Literacy Programme

https://clp.bbcrewind.co.uk/

27:23 Dialling up Modem memories

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/r6dekm/lovely_old_1964_modem/

38:57 You’ve got 2,706 copies of WHAT?

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/r4vnkp/man_collects_2706_copies_of_burger_kings_2006/

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2021-12-04

Goodbye, 8-bit Pixel Master - This Week in Retro 59 (audio/mpeg)

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0:00 Show Open

0:34 Catching up with John & Neil

1:15 The Spectrum art world loses a master

https://www.theregister.com/2021/11/17/rip_bernie_drummond/

12:28 What has Atari gone and done now?

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames

23:11 A playable Pac Man Museum

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/pac-man-museumplus-brings-14-games-in-the-series-to-switch

34:46 Polymega gets N64 support

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/exclusive-polymegas-next-module-brings-nintendo-64-support

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2021-11-20

Doctor Who C64? This Week in Retro 58 (audio/mpeg)

Have you been psychologically damaged by 80s computer games? Or maybe you saw a C64 in a recent episode of Dr. Who? We talk about a new Amiga run and gun in development, and a new A2000 keyboard you can play it on! All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro.

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1:09 Have retro games psychologically damaged you?

https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/science-technology/what-psychological-damage-have-you-suffered-from-1980s-computer-games-20201117202610

10:36 C64 pops up in deep space on Doctor Who

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/qpn4u3/obsolete_8_bit_micros_discovered_powering_deep/

17:41 Lost Asylum - A work in progress

https://youtu.be/wNGVTXOq8I4

24:43 An Amiga 2000 Mechanical Keyboard

https://www.amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2039

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Episode 58 Credits:

Footage from "EP-126: PAUG Meet 6. Nov 2021" courtesy of 005 AGIMA - https://youtu.be/wNGVTXOq8I4

Footage from "Lost Asylum Amiga Game - Early Alpha 06-11-21" courtesy of Raptor Games - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ynYYHKwy9o

"Vintage Commodore 64 Personal Computer, The Highest-Selling Single Computer Model Of All Time, Made In USA, Circa 1985" by France1978 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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2021-11-13

40 Years of the BBC Micro - The experts weigh in! This Week In Retro 57 (audio/mpeg)

This week on TWiR we talk about snooping through old hard drives, what treasures can they contain? The BBC Micro is 40 and the people that know all about it are getting back together for a special event. Rest in Peace Mr. Dotman, the creator of Pac Man, Hiroshi Ono, has died. How Mini is Too Mini? Is this new Thumby just too small?

All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

0:00 Show Open & Charity Calendar

1:58 Retro Hard Drives Uncovered

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/vintage-computers-data

11:54 The BBC Micro Turns 40

https://www.tnmoc.org/events/2021/11/30/experts-reunited-for-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-bbc-micro

22:07 Rest in Peace Mr. Dotman

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/legendary-namco-pixel-artist-hiroshi-mr-dotman-ono-has-died/

28:09 How Mini is Too Mini?

https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/19/worlds-smallest-video-games-console-is-the-size-of-your-thumb-15449845/?ito=article.desktop.share.top.link

35:18 Community Question of the Week

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Episode 57 Credits:

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2021-11-06

Windows XP turns 20 - Are you still using it? This Week in Retro 56 (audio/mpeg)

Windows XP turns 20, the reimagined BBC Spectrum, the Phantom console goes to auction, and Rogue64 from Badgerpunch Games. All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

1:34 Windows XP Turns 20

14:36 The BBC Spectrum

26:39 The Phantom Console goes to auction

33:56 Let's get procedural with Rogue64

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Episode 65 Credits:

Portions of "What if - The ZX Spectrum Desktop / OPC (One Per Child) Design and build." by yt/10p6

https://youtu.be/QVhYvCXFslE

Phantom Console Sold Image - Pajaco6502

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2021-10-23

Drop this BLAZING fast 6502 FPGA into your retro computer! This Week in Retro 55 (audio/mpeg)

The retro community rallys around one of their own in response to tragedy, SCUMM turns 20, a blazing fast 6502 FPGA chip, Tachyon Dreams is a EGA-style adventure game with a liberal dose of humour, and Henhouse Harry comes to Bill Shatner's favorite micro. All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:36 Community Supports Mark Fixes Stuff

3:25 Happy Birthday SCUMM!

https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/an-ode-to-scummvm-a-celebration-of-twenty-years

13:25 65F02 FPGA

http://www.e-basteln.de/computing/65f02/65f02/

25:17 Tachyon Dreams, a Sierra Style game with EGA graphics

http://www.indieretronews.com/2021/10/tachyon-dreams-first-episode-of-new.html#more

31:13 Chuckie Egg comes to the VIC 20

https://reset64-magazine.itch.io/chuckie-egg-vic20

43:48 Community Question - What should Atari do to salvage its brand?

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Episode 55 Credits:

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2021-10-16

The MEGA65 Sells Out! This Week in Retro 54 (audio/mpeg)

A mini RF modulator for your mini VCS, getting freaky in high school, Atari is back! Again! and the MEGA65 sells out. All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:35 The Super Impulse Micro VCS

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/10/you-wont-need-your-parents-basement-for-these-tiny-atari-2600-and-dance-dance-revolution-setups/

12:23 I’m a freak, I’m a weirdo

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/q64dd7/wereare_you_weird/

30:10 Atari is back! Again!

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/amp/2021-09-29-how-ataris-new-ceo-is-looking-to-recharge-the-brand

39:12 Mega65 Sells out

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49:15 Current 8 or 16 bit micro programs still in use?

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Episode 54 Credits:

"Cambridge Z88 :: Retrocomputing on the green" by br1dotcom is licensed under CC BY 2.0

"Colecovision" by Kuba Bożanowski is licensed under CC BY 2.0

"Coleco Adam (adjusted version).jpg" by Andrew Lih is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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Centipede: Recharged Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfrufZsi9ZE

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2021-10-09

Street Fighter II on the NES? This Week in Retro 53 (audio/mpeg)

Street Fighter 2 comes to the NES, Galaga flies on the the C64, people don't like Billy Mitchell, and camping with the Atari ST. All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:43 Street Fighter 2 comes to the NES

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13:18 Is Galaga the perfect space shooter?

https://arlagames.itch.io/galaga-c64

19:01 The King of Kong skips domain renewal day

https://kotaku.com/billy-mitchell-s-old-website-now-debunks-his-controvers-1847712280

27:10 Camping with the Atari ST

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Episode 53 Credits:

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2021-09-27

Did Sinclair influence your life? This Week in Retro 52 (audio/mpeg)

Pinball arcades and town councils, Retro Arch on Steam, Joust flaps onto the CoCo, and the passing of Sir Clive. All this and our community question of the week!

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0:00 Show Open

0:33 Can a pinball arcade save a small town?

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9:05 RetroArch appears on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118310/RetroArch/

17:00 Joust flaps onto the CoCo

https://nowhereman999.wordpress.com/2021/08/17/joust-is-now-available-for-the-coco-3/

27:14 The passing of Sir Clive Sinclair

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Part of "Sinclair C5 - 1985 EV Restoration and Test Drive | Retro Road Trip" courtesy of RMC - The Cave - https://youtu.be/5JikUIdHXcc

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2021-09-18

Is Dread finally the Amiga’s Doom? This Week in Retro 51 (audio/mpeg)

GPS on your NES, games within games, a 40 year old typo gets fixed, and we judge Dred. All this and our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:33 Google Maps on the NES

https://gizmodo.com/a-determined-hacker-has-brought-google-maps-to-the-nes-1847571586

11:48 Games within Games

https://www.gamespew.com/2021/09/you-can-play-taito-classic-arkanoid-in-life-is-strange-true-colors/

20:42 Uncovering Arctic Adventure

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/developer-returns-to-game-after-four-decades-discovers-and-fixes-typo-so-it-works/

29:03 We judge Dread

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Episode 51 Credits:

Portions of "I made Google Maps 8-bit for NES because Google wouldn't" courtesy of ciciplusplus - https://youtu.be/5vcPnk-6saw

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2021-09-11

Fraud, Collusion, and Super Mario Bros. - This Week in Retro 50 (audio/mpeg)

Are WATA and Heritage Auctions colluding to artificially rise game prices? Arcade1Up has a plan to introduce kids to classic games. Will it work? Break out the champagne, TWiR is 50! All this plus our community question of the week on This Week in Retro!

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0:33 WATA and Heritage Auctions Collusion?

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9:47 Make your kid love your retro games!

https://gizmodo.com/child-sized-arcade-cabinets-let-you-force-your-favorite-1847554874

19:04 This Week in Retro at 50.

34:15 What do you call the collective noun for a group of retro enthusiasts?

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2021-08-28

Amiga in Spaaaaace! This Week in Retro 49 (audio/mpeg)

A mysterious version of Zelda only available in hotels, an unearthed *other* Mario game on CD-i, Amigas at NASA, and The Simpsons get Unreal. Join Neil and John as we break down the biggest stories in the retro scene on This Week in Retro!

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0:35 Ocarina of Time Gateway 64 Edition

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13:39 Super Mario's Wacky Worlds

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19:46 Amiga at NASA

https://hackaday.com/2021/08/16/retrotechtacular-amiga-pips-the-pc-for-mission-critical-computing-at-nasa/

28:48 Simpsons Hit and Run Unreal Edition

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2021-08-21

The A500 Mini - Who’s getting one? This Week in Retro 48 (audio/mpeg)

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0:42 MiSTer Multisystem Preview!

1:52 Mario Kart Controversy

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12:35 The A500 Mini

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23:49 I know Kung Fu

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29:55 Super Delivery Boy - A Mighty New Amiga Platformer!

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2021-08-14

Zool is back! (Does anyone care?) - This Week in Retro 47 (audio/mpeg)

The MiSTer Multisystem gets an exclusive preview, Zool makes a return but did anyone really want him back? Neil bumbles about the industrial revolution and more!

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Episode 47 Credits:

"The Great Commodore Brand Heist" footage courtesy of Nostalgia Nerd - https://youtu.be/UOXaD-7FYOg

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2021-07-31

Can Colouring Create a Museum? This Week in Retro 46 (audio/mpeg)

Unlock the musical power of your Super Nintendo, play Doom in TATE Mode, colour your way to a new retro computer museum, and print some 8 bit banners from your browser. It's a very productive episode of This Week in Retro!

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1:39 If music be the food of love, Super Nintendo

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9:00 Doom in TATE Mode

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18:48 Colour for The Cave

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23:11 Classic Print Shop in your Browser

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2021-07-24

Is now the time to invest in video games? This Week in Retro 45 (audio/mpeg)

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12:47 The computer store where time stood still

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21:52 Defender’s Source Code is Revealed

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30:46 The curious history of video games on vinyl

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2021-07-10

Does Thrifting Still Pay? This Week In Retro 44 (audio/mpeg)

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2021-07-03

Which Computer Made Britain? This Week in Retro 43 (audio/mpeg)

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0:44 A Credit Card-sized Handheld

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7:51 Gamers are all agog at EA

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13:46 The Computers that Made Britain

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21:31 Ken Sent Me

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33:00 What would your dream retro computer museum contain?

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2021-06-26

The Hippest Amiga MOD Player? This Week in Retro 42 (audio/mpeg)

HippoPlayer returns after a 20 year absence, Zelda gets the Game and Watch treatment, and Leicester's Retro Computer Museum reopens. Join special guest host Amigo Aaron and John as we cover this week's top stories in Retro!

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1:02 HippoPlayer returns in 2021

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5:22 AmigaForever.com is a turnkey, licensed, and amazing Amiga emulation solution.

6:23 Zelda Game & Watch

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13:02 Leicester’s Retro Computer Museum Reopens

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18:44 Community Question: What old hobby have you rediscovered, or new hobby have you started during the pandemic?

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2021-06-19

Is the Retro Bubble About to Burst? This Week in Retro 41 (audio/mpeg)

Build your own ZX 81, Wing Leader is the Wing Commander sequel we always wanted, an Earthbound data disc is recovered, and is the retro bubble about to burst? Join Neil and John as they discuss this week's hottest stories from the world of retro!

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0:34 Build your own ZX 81

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10:33 Wing Leader lives!

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23:00 Earthbound’s Secrets Revealed!

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30:13 AmigaForever.com - the best way to legally emulate the Amiga on PC.

31:32 The Pandemic Nostalgia Bubble? (and will it burst)

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2021-06-12

TATE Mode with the Taito Mini! This Week in Retro 40 (audio/mpeg)

Taitio has a new mini arcade cab--and it goes vertical! Nintendo's lawyers get a payday, the SNES goes widescreen, and a long-lost arcade machine is found and dumped. Join Neil and John for another recap of the week's top retro stories!

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0:35 Taito climb aboard the mini train

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11:32 Nintendo drops the hammer, bros!

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28:00 The Super Nintendo gets wide

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35:56 No one can stop Mrs. Dynamite

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2021-06-05

Carry on adventure gaming! Ken Williams is back! This Week in Retro 39 (audio/mpeg)

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0:32 A Mini Macro Micro

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10:46 Roberta and Ken Williams return to game design!

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18:31 Summer Speedrunning

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27:28 A new contender for the first easter egg

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2021-05-29

PDF Gaming is Finally Here! This Week in Retro 38 (audio/mpeg)

British bedroom coders go Hollywood, Amiga OS 3.2 bounces onto the scene, Mega Man gets physical, and is this the first ever PDF game? All this and more on This Week in Retro!

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0:35 British Bedroom Coders go to Hollywood

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11:21 AmigaOS3.2 Bounces onto the Scene

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19:01 Mega Man Gets Physical

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25:48 The First PDF Game...Ever?

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2021-05-22

Put an FPGA in your ISA slot! This Week in Retro 37 (audio/mpeg)

This week Neil and John discuss the recent resurrection of Castlequest, the Graphics Gremlin FPGA GPU project, using the PiePacker to bring back days of couch co-op virtually, and we ask the question "Is VR the future of Retro?"

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0:35 Castlequest Lost and Found

9:56 Amigaforever.com

10:35 PC Fans Get a Graphics Gremlin

18:30 Online Multiplayer Console Games with PiePacker

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29:23 Is VR the future of Retro?

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2021-05-08

Apogee is BACK! This Week in Retro 36 (audio/mpeg)

Pinball Dreams set the standard for pinball computer games for the rest of time. Where does it rank in the Dreams/Fantasies/Illusions trifecta?

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37:41 What's new from RetroRewind.ca

40:47 Pinball Dreams Review

1:22:19 Community Updates

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2021-05-01

Let’s all drill holes in our retro and turn them into lamps! This Week in Retro 35 (audio/mpeg)

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0:00 Show Open

0:34 Mine Bitcoin with your C64

8:32 Amiga Forever 9

9:19 Destroying Retro for Art

16:40 Sega Sells its Western Arcade Division

23:59 RetroRewind.ca

24:49 Whipping Up a Pi Storm

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2021-04-18

How fast can YOU run Quake? This Week in Retro 34 (audio/mpeg)

The Quake Olympics, looking back on Amstrad's aquistion of Sinclair, a new way to access the internet on retro computers, and Atari Lynx comes to the MiSTer!

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0:00 Show Open

0:35 486 Quake Race

https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/mnrdf2/the_race_for_the_fastest_486_running_quake/

8:42 Looking back at the Amstrad acquisition of Sinclair

https://twitter.com/Lord_Sugar/status/1379737918995099648

18:05 What's new from RetroRewind.ca

19:30 Frog Find Internet Search for Retro Computers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_v2_vTogS8

31:45 Amiga Forever 9

32:53 Atari Lynx on the MiSTer

https://misterfpga.org/viewtopic.php?t=2096

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2021-04-11

Nipples Kill Demo Parties - This Week in Retro 33 (audio/mpeg)

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2021-04-04

Atari’s $3000 Virtual Sneakers | This Week in Retro 32 (audio/mpeg)

Atari's NFT Sneakers sell for $3000. Who's buying? Plus the Playstation finally gets a softmod 27 years in, retro greats judge a new code contest, and a rare Neo Geo game is found in a California field. All this and more on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:33 The 27 year Playstation hack

https://www.retrorgb.com/playstation-1-tonyhax-soft-mod-released.html

8:39 Another one of a kind game unearthed in a field

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-16-never-before-seen-hyper-neo-geo-64-samurai-shodown-64-prototype-found-sitting-under-a-tree-in-a-californian-field

15:44 Amiga RGB to HDMI Drawing Extended!

17:11 Have your retro code judged by the greats

https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroPie/comments/mez182/retro_coding_competition_eugene_jarvis_jeff/

22:18 Atari NFT Sneakers

https://retrododo.com/atari-nft-sneakers/

Neil: All this and our Community Question of the Week, on This Week in Retro.

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2021-03-27

The Demo Scene is Legit! | This Week in Retro 31 (audio/mpeg)

The Demo Scene gets government recognition, Activision's original team returns to the 2600, it's Marchintosh, and the retro world mourns a Rockstar legend.

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1. Activision founders form a new 2600 game dev studio

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2. The Demoscene goes legit

http://demoscene-the-art-of-coding.net/2021/03/20/demoscene-accepted-as-unesco-cultural-heritage-in-germany/

3. Happy Marchintosh!

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4. The passing of a Rockstar

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2021-03-12

Mass Effect as a LucasArts Demake? | This Week in Retro 30 (audio/mpeg)

Mass Effect is being demade as a point and click LucasArts-style adventure--what other modern games do you think deserve similar treatment? Max Reload and the Nether Blasters tries to break the curse of the video game movie, BlueRetro brings bluetooth to multiplayer retro games, and Intellivision is coming to the Evercade. All this and more on This Week in Retro!

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0:00 Show Open

0:38 Mass Effect, LucasArts Style!

9:57 BlueRetro Multiplayer Bluetooth on Classic Consoles

17:10 What's new from Retro Rewind?

18:38 The Curse of the Video Game Movie

24:15 Intellivision Comes to the Evercade

33:23 Community Question of the Week - Is Zelda an RPG?

This week's community question of the week is "What modern game would you like to see demade into a point-and-click adventure? Post your answer on our show subreddit!

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1. Mass Effect, Lucas Arts style!

https://gamerant.com/mass-effect-lucasarts-point-click-adventure-demake/

2. Multiplayer through Bluetooth on classic consoles

https://hackaday.io/project/170365-blueretro

3. The curse of the “Video Game Movie”

https://retrododo.com/max-reload-and-the-nether-blasters/

4. Intellivision comes to the Evercade

https://www.evercade.co.uk/intellivision-is-coming-to-evercade/

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2021-03-05

The light at the end of lock down? | This Week in Retro 29 (audio/mpeg)

Are we seeing the light at the end of the lock down retro drought? Zelda is 35, but Nintendo don't care. Fry's Electronics closes its doors for good, and new SA1 chips for the SNES. Plus our community question of the week - Is Zelda an RPG? Weight in on our post on the TWiR Subreddit, and we'll read the top 3 most upvoted answers on next week's show! https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/

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0:00 Show Open

2:10 Zelda Turns 35

11:27 The Retro Light at the End of Lockdown Glows Brighter

18:33 The Plimpbox from RetroRewind

20:14 Say Goodbye to Fry's

29:32 Driving the SNES Harder Than Ever

35:19 Community Question of the Week - Is Zelda an RPG?

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1. Zelda turns 35

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2. The retro light at the end of the lockdown tunnel grows brighter

https://www.theregister.com/2021/03/01/retro_museum/

3. Say goodbye to Fry’s

https://hackaday.com/2021/02/25/frys-electronics-has-fizzled-out-completely/

4. Driving the Super Nintendo harder than ever

https://amp.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/lp3sy8/race_drivin_snes_sa1_expansion_chip_conversion_by/

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2021-02-27

Voodoo Reborn | CoCo VR | Rare Arcade Found in Field | MSX Flash Cart- This Week in Retro Podcast Episode 28 (audio/mpeg)

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2. VR on the CoCo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlBEv0cqCV8

3. Rare arcade found rotting in field

https://retrododo.com/rare-sega-arcade-cabinet/?fbclid=IwAR1HrFPsh6FjfJb7RhLoaodnzExwbsZpbPW_Ku1uJW3m_vULrcjys-5TFxU

4. A new SD Card solution for the MSX

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Voodoo Reborn | CoCo VR | R360 Found! | MSX Flash Cart - This Week in Retro Podcast Episode 28

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