Is Thorin Still Singing? - This Week In Retro 94

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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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.