This Week in Retro

4 Tales Of Retro Woe - This Week In Retro 212

This week we are joined by Jason Compton from The Retro Adventurers to talk about four retro projects that may have hit hard times, how the loss of one online account could cost you dearly and about the return of a popular point and click adventure that might give you nightmares!
The Pixel Addict magazine website has had a faster modem fitted! You will be able to order your copy of the latest issue with such pleasure and ease! Visit pixel.addict.media for an interview with Julian "Jaz" Rignall and to find out about the Videoton TVC 64 plus many other interesting articles.
If you want to know more about Jason and The Retro Adventurers then:https://retroadventurers.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/retroadventurers.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/retroadventurershttps://bsky.app/profile/jasoncompton.bsky.social 
00:00 - Show Opening
06:40 - The Not So Fantastic Four!Story Link: https://unbound.com/Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qhsfh7CeYE
29:04 - The Price Of The Ban HammerStory Link: https://twistedvoxel.com/player-xbox-digital-library-permanent-ban-modded-lobby/
41:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
50:45 - I Scream, I ScreamStory Link: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/03/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-and-switch-on-march-27
01:02:47 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Episode Credits
Nintendo PlayStation: https://bsky.app/profile/martinlindell.bsky.social/post/3lksbcn7csk2b
Dreamcast Back Online: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/23-years-after-sega-pulled-the-plug-every-online-pal-dreamcast-game-is-live-once-more
Xbox 360 USB Exploit: https://www.theverge.com/news/631102/xbox-360-hack-homebrew-badupdate-exploit-usb
Gamesmaster Series 4: https://youtu.be/odo7Wmtkr98?si=E--l3_8Y1bzXjsHE
BBC Barry Norman on VHS: https://youtu.be/odo7Wmtkr98?si=E--l3_8Y1bzXjsHE

Retro Tech Up In Smoke - This Week In Retro 211

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Is your Super Nintendo (SNES) speeding up? (yes, it is.) Windows 3 can now use modern graphics cards thanks to a new driver. What is to blame for our old retro tech going up in smoke?
Rees has joined Dave this week to talk about all the above and more. Thanks Rees. Be sure to check out his Retro Rambles on his own channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ctrlaltrees
00:00 - Show Opening
03:51 - Show Me Where It HertzStory Link: https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/11/90s-nintendo-console-runs-faster-gets-older-no-one-knows-22706848/
14:02 - Windows 3 Shows Its True ColoursStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbXkvM3b2Qg
26:48 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
31:42 - Letting Out The Magic Smoke!Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxs3jJ1P6yU
38:59 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Brief's Links:
Retro Items Stolen, Halifax UK: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/please-dont-steal-devastated-halifax-arcade-owners-message-after-thief-takes-from-personal-collection-5028576
BBC - Rowers Play Doom: https://youtu.be/XJUMNltgrhs?si=wqCFGapkRlTuAx1L
Wild Blue: https://www.polygon.com/gaming/538400/star-fox-spiritual-successor-wild-blue
Tony Hawks Hacks Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZbC0Hh4lc8
Terry Pratchett Oblivion Mod: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-story-behind-the-oblivion-mod-terry-pratchett-worked-on

The Next Episode - This Week In Retro 210

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Did you miss out on the Spectrum Next? You might get another chance! Want to see some prototype and unreleased consoles? Do you miss Acclaim? These questions and more answered on this week's retro gaming show.
00:00 - Show Opening
08:49 - Next Up Round ThreeStory Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/posts/4330921Head Over Heels Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/8-bit-classic-head-over-heels-is-back-with-chickens-enhanced-visuals-and-a-brand-new-world
24:18 - Before They Were FamousStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1j7tvin/before_they_were_famous_5_early_game_console/
38:41 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
44:01 - Reclaimed Acclaim
54:38 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Briefs Links:
Super Game Boy: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1j4hhz9/help_for_old_gamers_with_tired_eyes/
Guardian - 80s Mags: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/mar/04/working-on-video-game-mags-in-the-1980s
Games Of A Lifetime: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-games-of-a-lifetime
Raspberry Pi Video Output: https://www.hackster.io/news/retro-gamers-rejoice-the-raspberry-pi-5-can-now-output-interlaced-vga-rgb-to-your-crt-displays-9f62f0a6e9b7
I, Rebel Game Jam: https://atari.com/pages/i-rebel-a-jeff-minter-game-jam
Scammed By Mastertronic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3k3XB2b_3E
Sharp X68K Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/company-behind-the-x68000-z-range-wants-to-know-if-global-players-will-buy-them

He's Back! - This Week In Retro 209

We are joined by Lee from More Fun Making It! Retro gaming and computing chat about such things as how some publishers have got things a bit wrong recently and about how Terminator 2 is getting a brand new game which looks like it is the game that should have come out back in the day.
Why not see what things Lee has had fun making at: https://www.morefunmakingit.co.uk/
Pixel Addict magazine has a new issue and its main feature is all about Pinball! Please check it and every other issue out at www.pixel.addict.media/shop/
00:00 - Show Opening
06:00 - I Know Kung FuStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ZHDvmOxKY
18:02 - I Need Your Clothes To Go To Boots On My BicycleStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMFYMG3QLwRetrospective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r2kH7HmiIE
33:32 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
40:24 - Short Cuts End In DisasterStory Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/retro-publisher-accused-of-re-releasing-16-bit-games-with-plagiarised-fan-translations/Additional Link: https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-werve-certainly-made-mistakes-limited-runs-boss-on-winning-back-the-trust-of-the-community
58:46 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Housekeeping Links:
Don Priestly Has Passed Away: https://bsky.app/profile/martcarroll.bsky.social/post/3lj3g2ahnhs2f
New Amiga Outrun Almost Ready: https://youtu.be/dcVYEUC2gNM?si=j3MxSaICCPCbXm_q
Command and Conquer Open Source: https://kotaku.com/command-conquer-ea-source-code-red-alert-generals-1851767009
Bye Bye Skype: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/28/microsoft-skype
Unix V2 Beta: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/24/beta_unix_2_restored/
California Fire Relief Bundle: https://itch.io/b/2863/california-fire-relief-bundle

Y2K With A Vengeance - This Week In Retro 208

Neil and Dave love a bit of Ultima and there are two news stories related to that very series in this week's show. Can AI really be trusted to faithfully recreate classic video games for modern hardware?  The BBC has a video all about the Millennium Bug (Y2K), so there is chat about that too.
It is your last chance to grab the Retro Collective Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle
Pixel Addict magazine has caught pinball fever and explores the history of pinball video games! There is an interview with Julian "Jaz" Rignall and a look at his new book! Head over to pixel.addict.media for your copy of the latest issue.
00:00 - Show Opening
05:58 - Reopening The Black GateStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKeoXBBzqug
22:23 -  Artificial Stupidity?Story Link: https://aftermath.site/microsoft-xbox-muse-ai-phil-spencer-dipshit
37:07 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
44:05 - Turn Off Your Computer Before Midnight!Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0O4CKaB4ls
52:43 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Housekeeping Links:
1 in 4 Gen Z Brits Own Retro?: https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/18/1-4-gen-z-brits-owns-a-retro-gaming-console-reveals-new-study-22580498/#
TWIR Inspired Sunday: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2F9cxvqhe9nzke1.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3Dd80874762c20d06ef075a0197f6ae147312500ba
Too Many Games Too Little Time: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxklzlxxwyo
ITX LLama: https://youtu.be/UAFBR-Wk5Xw
Mastertronic Screenshot: https://i.redd.it/wfyybh16jqke1.jpeg

Romantic Robots - This Week In Retro 207

The hidden tale of the Game Wizard for the SNES leads us to reminisce about Romantic Robot's Multiface devices. More youngsters are looking to disconnect with offline gaming. Clever people are modding CRT screens to accept RGB signals. 
We are sponsored by Sega Mania magazine this week. Now on issue 8 which covers Sega events from the latter half of 1995. Visit https://www.sega-mania.com/ where you can find every issue.
00:00 - Show Opening
06:56 - You’re A Wizard MarioStory Link: https://www.xda-developers.com/the-game-wizards-hidden-tale/
21:21 - Switch On To Switch OffStory Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/feb/15/theres-no-stress-gamers-go-offline-in-retro-console-revivalAdditional Link: https://retrosix.co.uk/Never Knows Best Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2QgQtoGHRY
36:48 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
45:17 - DIY RGB CRT ASAP….LOLStory Link: https://www.howtogeek.com/how-retro-enthusiasts-are-upgrading-crt-tvs-with-rgb-mods/
55:31 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Briefs Links: 
1980s Ultima Photo: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fyqup7twrsdie1.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3D442f517c0d55c22948e98e089061c54505edecef
I Robot: https://www.polygon.com/news/522526/jeff-minter-atari-i-robot
Random Access Memories with Holly: https://podcastaddict.com/iain-lee-s-random-access-memories/episode/191944559
FPGA Superior?: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/creator-of-new-open-source-game-boy-disagrees-that-fpga-is-superior-to-software-emulation
Zombie Nation: https://i.redd.it/sajau5awjqie1.png

Top Gear’s Top Retro Racers - This Week In Retro 206

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Top Gear have published their list of 50 top racers, do we agree? 40 years ago Lucasfilm Games gave us Rescue On Fractalus. Two weeks after the last one there is ANOTHER list of 90s shooters. Chris is back to keep Neil's seat warm and he has brought a a friend with him.....but who is it?
You can see more of Chris on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMAZac's first indie game:  https://fuzznuggetstudios.carrd.co/
Shane's Perth Amiga User Group: https://www.youtube.com/@PerthAmigaUserGroup
00:00 - Show Opening
09:06 - They’re Coming Right For Us!Story Link: https://www.cbr.com/best-90s-fps-games-not-doom/
23:13 - 40 Years Of Fractal RescuesStory Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/40-years-on-rescue-on-fractalus-remains-a-rare-reminder-of-the-magic-of-lucasfilm-games
34:58 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
49:39 - More! Push It More!Story Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/gaming/these-are-50-best-driving-games-all-time
59:36 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Housekeeping Links:
RMC 2025 Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle
UK Game Petition Reply: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702074
Cunk On Computers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTSGaKY1vbc
3DO M2 Auction: https://preview.redd.it/mrvn5u37mvhe1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16e03f595c4396f0adc9a236347606824a2d1fb9
E-Ink Text Handheld: https://www.inkconsole.com/games
Banjo Guy Ollie Dune Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8

The Beatles Had a Text Adventure Game!? - This Week In Retro 205

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Did you know that the songs of the Beatles inspired a text adventure game? Looking at some of the worst games on the Amiga and how much would you pay for a portable game of Asteroids? 
2025 Museum Support Digital Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle
00:00 - Show Opening
04:27 - All You Need Is TextStory Link: https://cultfollowing.co.uk/2025/01/20/the-beatles-ill-forgotten-video-game-resurfaces-as-fans-find-playable-copy-of-beatle-quest/
20:49 - The Amiga SucksStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8CYthpfHvg
40:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
46:34 - Got Time For A Game Of Asteroids?Story Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/598008/atari-nubeo-asteroids-watch-retro-gaming
53:37 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Briefs Links:
3DO Mortal Kombat Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFBpaYoaRAY
Nintendo Loses To Super Mario: https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-loses-trademark-fight-against-super-mario-supermarket
F-19 Raid: https://www.eurogamer.net/strange-but-not-true-did-a-us-game-publisher-really-get-raided-by-us-intelligence-services-over-a-fighter-plane-that-never-existed
A Closer Look At Shadow Of The Beast: https://youtu.be/ovwFjgAFhOs?si=zeTPbwJ58Bhwzbh3
Amiga 1000, The Perfect Computer: https://celso.io/posts/2025/01/26/the-first-perfect-computer/
What Happened To Packard Bell: https://dfarq.homeip.net/happened-packard-bell/
Atari Jaguar Cart Reissues: https://www.retrorgb.com/official-atari-jaguar-game-reissues.html

Forget About Doom - This Week In Retro 204

We are joined by MeanMachineDean this week! Putting Doom aside what are the best FPS games of the 1990s? It's bye bye Blu Ray (sort of). The launch of the Video Game History Foundation’s Digital Library is a good thing!
Issue 26 of Pixel Addict magazine has a main feature on the hard working Z80 CPU. With an interview with the designer Federico Faggin sheds light on its creation and legacy. We also find out about the Grundy NewBrain, whatever that is! Visit www.pixel.addict.media for your copy.
Want to see more of Dean?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprHV04IV_Qu8C3HFdGxmzQTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meanmachinedeanConsole Revive Products: https://www.consolerevive.com/
00:00 - Show Opening
06:10 - Feeling Blue About RayStory Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/after-18-years-blu-ray-media-production-draws-to-a-close-sony-shuts-its-last-factory-in-febThe Civitas Universe Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/@thecivitasuniverse
23:49 - Video Games Are HistoryStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1i8xarl/video_game_history_foundation_digital_library/Additional Link: https://bsky.app/profile/gamehistoryorg.bsky.social
39:20 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
45:23 - First Person Senior CitizensStory Link: https://www.thegamer.com/best-fps-game-from-each-year-of-90s/
01:03:42 - Community Question of the Week
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Tab Clear: https://i.redd.it/93bs1vhb55fe1.jpeg
Vic 20 Elite: https://vic20elite.wordpress.com/
Jonathan Nash Passes Away: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/your-sinclair-amiga-power-legend-and-funniest-living-englishman-jonathan-nash-has-died
Sim City 2000 Fixed: https://hackaday.com/2025/01/23/its-never-too-late-for-a-fixed-simcity-2000/
Doom in MS Word: https://hackaday.com/2025/01/20/you-can-now-play-doom-in-microsoft-word-but-you-probably-shouldnt/
Mini CRT Arcade Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEsrX582O2g

Hard Core MiSTer - This Week In Retro 203

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The 3DO is coming to MiSTer. Could this be the last big system before we need large FPGAs? The National Communications Museum in Melbourne has just opened. The Amstrad CPC looks like it is getting the mother of all expansions, everyone here is very happy about that!
All this and a number of other retro tech stories and The Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
10:25 - Hawkin FPGAStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/3do-is-coming-to-mister-fpga
26:43 - Tell Us About The Console Wars GrandadStory Link: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-museum-where-grandparents-can-get-their-tech-cred-back-20241217-p5kz0u.html
35:22 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
42:45 - See Pee Cee Pee CoStory Link: https://x.com/FreddyVETELE/status/1879953439549190596
58:47 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
Dave's Briefs Links:
Glasgow Arcade Blog: https://arcadeodysseus.wordpress.com/2023/08/15/an-arcade-ecosystem-part-3-glasgow/
Doom In A PDF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8PYG_BPbpg
Sinclair Printers Do Not Need Butter: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fj5d01lesgyde1.png
Origin Of The Patch: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Ft17930fceide1.jpeg
Stop Killing Games Petition V2: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702074/
Drink Doom: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Foxdzimizclde1.jpg
Amiga A1200 Bin Find: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1i2leer/finding_treasures/
Mr Lurch Returns: https://youtu.be/fnywJLc-DS8?si=RO5Cihmw71eIznq2