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Still a Racing Show - This Week In Retro 250

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In this milestone 250th episode of This Week in Retro, we celebrate that the more things change, the more they stay the same. A revival of Geoff Crammond's Stunt Car Racer is our top story. That's just the tip of the iceberg in what was a very big week for fans of his game design work. In other news the set-top boxes of the 1990s and early 2000s get another look: the lost treasures of The Sega Channel have been preserved for modern-day Mega Drive/Genesis players, and recent developments have helped WebTV users but hurt those who get their websites from the Sega Dreamcast's PlanetWeb browser. And we remember Stewart Cheifet, the long-time producer and host of The Computer Chronicles.
00:00 - Show Opening
03:07 - Hump Back Is BackStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rFJUb7GQyM - Stunt Car Racer Remakeon The New Retro Show
16:17 - New Life For Old BrowsersStory Link: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/30/microsofts-webtv-is-being-revived-by-fans/
30:37 - Housekeeping - News links found below
38:16 - Cable TV Relics RestoredStory Link: https://gamehistory.org/segachannel/
49:38 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
Stewart Cheifet obituary: https://computerchronicles.blog/post/stewart-cheifet-1938-2025
Commodore 64 Ultimate experiences: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ppdwec/c64u_is_here/
Ben Versteeg passage notice: https://www.reddit.com/r/zxspectrum/comments/1pqubkw/sad_news_good_bye_ben/
Amiga Desktops Worth Seeing: https://www.datagubbe.se/wbshots/
Geoff Crammond F1GP news: https://www.gamespress.com/MicroProse-and-Geoff-Crammond-Reunite-to-Revive-a-Racing-Legend
Mark Moxon's disassembly of Geoff Crammond's The Sentinel: https://github.com/markmoxon/the-sentinel-source-code-bbc-micro
 

2025 Unseen Bits - This Week In Retro

As per tradition, here are some of the unseen bits and out-takes from This Week In Retro in 2025. Audio only listeners, you might get more from this by heading over to the video version on YouTube!
 
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Commodores Under the Christmas Tree - This Week In Retro 249

In the last regular show of the year we are joined by Neil and Aaron for a bumper episode. The latest goings-on at Commodore including Commodore 64 Ultimates under the tree and reciprocal trademark challenges, a collection of things to do over the holidays and a look back at how catalogue shopping was a fun way to find your next tech obsession.
We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine which has just launched issue 32. It covers those dial-up ISPs that had a firm grip on your internet access back in the day. Head over to https://www.addict.media/
Aaron is part of the team at Amigos Retro Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@AmigosRetroGaming
Neil is part of the team at The Retro Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroCollective
GLYPHIS_IO BBS: The Proxy Tapes 1989: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4179570/GLYPHIS_IO_BBS_The_Proxy_Tapes_1989/
00:00 - Show Opening
06:53 - We’re Still Keeping Up With The CommodoreStory Link: https://www.commodore.net/post/press-releaseC64 Laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5QQ0ECfwyEAmiga 40th: https://youtu.be/udrnSDVbbhw
31:40 - Snow Day DiversionsStory Link: http://superchartisland.comThe Eagle Obsession: http://eagledocumentary.comReStory Chill Electronic Repairs: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronic_Repairs/
52:16 - Housekeeping - News links found below
58:53 - All I Want For ChristmasStory Link: https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ShowCatalogPage/1985%20Sears%20Christmas%20Book/608Full Catalogue: https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ShowCatalogPage/1985%20Sears%20Christmas%20Book/Argos Autumn / Winter 1989/1990: https://archive.org/details/argos-autumn-winter-1989-1990/page/n283/mode/2up 1991/92 has some consoles in the toy section on page 338: https://archive.org/details/argos-autumn-winter-1991-1992/page/n337/mode/2up Argos Christmas Gifts 1993 - Consoles and games from page 10: https://archive.org/details/argos-christmas-gifts-1993 Nostalgia Nerd Christmas Catalogues flick through videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Nostalgianerd/search?query=Argos%20Christmas Christmas and other vintage TV Adverts at:https://www.youtube.com/@RetroSteveUK RetroSpectives, he’s just dropped a video called “The 1984 Dixons Catalog - what’s inside?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP4RgB73IGg My own Christmas Pamphlet Catalog Video (Fresh from last Friday): https://youtu.be/Ck-RqHRV34M 
01:18:06 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
The Quickshot Joystick: https://retrogames.biz/products/thequickshot-ii/

RAM Prices Skyrocketing (In the 1990s) - This Week In Retro 248

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An 80s film and game icon has a statue at long last, RAM prices are sky high and not for the first time and the BBC took a look at how CGI was used in the film Tron. 
00:00 - Show Opening
01:53 - Your Move, Statue CreepStory Link: https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/detroit-finally-has-a-robocop-statue/
14:19 - All Of This Has Happened Before, And It Will All Happen AgainStory Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/12/after-nearly-30-years-crucial-will-stop-selling-ram-to-consumers/Frontline Scotland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQDWytFwpYI
26:38 - Housekeeping - News links found below
30:34 - Back To The GridStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr1QuMnoLvQTron Behind The Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm4i6D3XXBQLong Tron Doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbgHMrLPQrEHold and Modify: https://www.youtube.com/c/holdandmodify
42:46 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
Nick Thorpe Passes: https://bsky.app/profile/retrogamerdaz.bsky.social/post/3m6zkrs5yws2o
UT2004 Revived: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/fan-community-announces-it-will-revive-unreal-tournament-2004-with-epics-blessing-were-doing-this-for-free-because-were-fans-of-the-game-and-we-like-a-challenge/
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Passes: https://deadline.com/2025/12/cary-hiroyuki-tagawa-dead-mortal-kombat-actor-1236636368/
MD Engine: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1pd3i1f/md_engine_create_your_own_mega_drive_games/
New Carmageddon Game: https://www.polygon.com/carmageddon-rogue-shift-reveal-trailer-release-date-2026/
Sega Dreamcast Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYF87gt6hAQ

Let’s Talk About Joysticks - This Week In Retro 247

We are joined by Allan (aka Happy Coding ZX) to talk about joysticks, haunted tech and does retrobrighting damage your beloved computers and consoles?
Visit FVResearch.com for all things FujiNet!  Emulate devices such as disk drives, printers and modems plus provide a wireless network interface to a wide range of retro computers.
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00:00 - Show Opening
05:33 - Joy Of A Decent StickStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4QQDqkVCng
23:19 - Tales Of The UnexplainedStory Link: https://www.downtowndougbrown.com/2025/01/the-invalid-68030-instruction-that-accidentally-allowed-the-mac-classic-ii-to-successfully-boot-up/The 1988 Mystery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRHpN53hb34The Games Machine Issue 09: https://archive.org/details/TheGamesMachineIssue09Aug88/page/n97/mode/2upThe Dodleston Messages: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/dodleston-messages.htm
40:53 - Housekeeping - News links found below
47:28 - Not Too BrightStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n_WpjseCXAMacho Nacho Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXhxTtK42A8
59:59 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy In Browser: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1g84m0sXpnNCv84GpN2PLZG/the-game-30th-anniversary-edition
Perforated Tape Reader: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/retro-computing-enthusiast-creates-perforated-tape-reader-designed-from-scratch-reads-data-at-about-50-bytes-per-second
 

SEGA Master System Hits 40 - This Week In Retro 246

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The SEGA Master System ( and Windows ) have reached 40 years old. Microsoft has made Zork open source. We remember the work of Rebecca Heineman.
00:00 - Show Opening
01:37 - Time Waits For No Man - Or Console For That MatterStory Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/18/sega-master-system-nintendo-entertainment-system Xbox 360 At 20: https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox360at20
20:30 - 1979 In The Spotlight: Zork Is Now Open SourceStory Link: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11/20/preserving-code-that-shaped-generations-zork-i-ii-and-iii-go-open-sourceAdditional Link: https://blog.zarfhome.com/2025/11/zork-is-open-sourceBBC Link: https://youtu.be/2df88qJYYnM
38:00 - Housekeeping - News links found below
43:09 - Burger Time - Celebrating The Life Of A True LegendStory Link: https://youtu.be/x8PbLVCMLsw?si=w808z5iiEc2x7fs5&t=1772Retro Collective Link: https://youtu.be/lPTLPXNtb2I?si=gQH6806ZzSHNCd1w
51:23 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
C64 Raycasting FPS:  https://c64universe.com/2025/11/19/grey-commodore-64-fps-game-showcase/
Windows Hits 40: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2979524/microsoft-windows-hits-40-years-old-a-visual-walk-down-memory-lane.html
The Analogue 3D Is Out : https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/11/the-analogue-3d-is-the-modern-n64-fans-have-been-waiting-for/
More On Windows At 40: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/windows-is-40-today-heres-the-20-best-and-worst-moments-in-windows-history
MET Office Super Computer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hvHslfS5A
Crash Live 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfZwnPiq9HBpQ_0mTwdCp54g4VKgfOa7
 

eXoWin9x Is Here - This Week In Retro 245

We are very pleased to be joined by eXo this week, creator of eXoDOS and more. He is here to talk about the launch of eXoWin9x which is a growing collection of Win 9x games that have been cleverly packaged to run on modern systems.
You can find out all about eXoWin9x here: https://www.retro-exo.com/
We also look back to when nobody was sure about the future of OS/2 and PowerPC. Plus are you sick and tired of racing games only featuring exotic motors? Fancy tearing around the track in your Nan's runaround? Now you can!
Pixel Addict magazine issue 31 is celebrating the Atari ST 40th anniversary with musician John Sohn. Learn about John's defining moments in the pioneering computer's story. Head over to www.addict.media
00:00 - Show Opening
02:25 - eXo Wins AgainStory Link: https://www.retro-exo.com/
21:28 - OS/2 And PowerPCStory Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/the-worst-selling-microsoft-product-of-all-time-sold-just-11-times-and-eight-people-returned-it-why-youve-never-heard-of-os-2-for-the-mach-20Why the Original Apple Silicon Failed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tld91M_bcEIOS/2 Museum: https://www.os2museum.com/wp/os2-history/os2-timeline/
36:48 - Housekeeping - News links found below
45:03 - Gran Turismo School RunStory Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/gran-turismo/after-26-years-modders-give-ps1-racing-game-classic-gran-turismo-2-the-overhaul-it-deserves-replacing-all-the-race-cars-with-minivans-and-used-car-dealerships/
53:14 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
The Spectrum White Edition: https://retrogames.biz/products/thespectrum-collectors-edition/
Codemasters Archive: https://thecodemastersarchive.co.uk/playonline/
Unix Gaming At Retro Computer Festival 2025: https://i.redd.it/9xshlv0nte1g1.jpeg
Steve Furber ARM At 40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQn_AJqX54
New Steam Hardware: https://youtu.be/odAibuffNnA?si=eicgBH_cfcW0zW3T
SDK For C64 Development In C# and .NET: https://retroc64.github.io/
OpenFLops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KomxgozMiY

New CPC Games - Heavy Metal Computing - 1980s Space Shooters - This Week In Retro 244

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Dave is very excited because there have been a number of new games for the Amstrad CPC recently. Jason has been watching a very large and heavy hard drive spinning up. Chris has spent the past week in a galaxy far far away with some old space based games.
00:00 - Show Opening
02:44 - New Amstrad GamesStory Link: https://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=105245Sonic GX - https://norecess464.weebly.com/news/sonic-gx-is-now-available-for-downloadBugs Quest 2 - https://yb-software.itch.io/bugs-quest-2Amstrad Eterno X - https://capasoft.itch.io/amstrad-eterno-xSpeed Racer - https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=19817Svellas - https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=19816Dia De Los Muertos - https://vitop69.itch.io/la-dias-dos-muertosHexapucchu - https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=19300Secret of Anubis - https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=19174
21:29 - Macrocomputing Monsters!Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpC_9EmStAEBendix G-15: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1opwtve/bendix_g15_the_oldest_working_computer_in_north/Can This Be Fixed (Chaplet Halikan LA-30A): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BilLgXkR_Kw&t=1s
37:42 - Housekeeping - News links found below
44:03 - One Small Step, One Giant VideoStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z46EJUAIdTM
56:57 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
Vectrex Mini: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini
UK Gov Debates Games: https://www.eurogamer.net/concords-sudden-shutdown-is-such-a-big-deal-its-been-brought-up-during-uk-government-debates-on-video-game-consumer-laws
Unix V4 9 Track Tape: https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/07/unix_fourth_edition_tape_rediscovered/
C128 Stuntcar Racer: https://youtu.be/C7kgYlKhTgo?si=UpFFu0LBkihvv4VZ
Outrun Amiga Sprite Scaling: https://youtu.be/O_QP2qQJuXc?si=MgbF7lchxESx7UsW
Family Computing Interviews Jack Tramiel: https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/family-computing-interviews-jack

A Blast From The Past - This Week In Retro 243

The Sound Blaster name is back with something a bit different, does it sound like a good idea? The Commodore C16 gets a new version of Green Beret and did you enjoy MODtober?
Pixel Addict.I never can get enough.Pixel Addict.Never can give it up, oh oh, no oh.https://www.addict.media/
 
00:00 - Show Opening
02:17 - A Blast From The PastStory Link: https://www.techspot.com/news/110078-creative-revives-iconic-sound-blaster-brand-modular-audio.html
24:35 - Fight On, TED!Story Link: https://arlagames.itch.io/green-beret-c16
40:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
46:20 - MODtoberStory Link: https://sonicstate.com/news/2025/04/29/why-old-computers-your-thoughts/H0ffman Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFL-EKU6hI3rqzQ0cQwzM2FhZWgt7-9f-Exploring Turbosynth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4La4VL8Jvv0
59:20 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
FujiNet: https://fujinet.online/
Day Of The Tenticle Intro Remake: https://youtu.be/2LYPfMBie9Y?si=6py4l7hCcFIwjJ1R
Pacman Halloween Google Doodle: https://doodles.google/doodle/pac-man-halloween-2025-edition/
DIY DECD Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLdEn2B49mk
James Pond Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/james-pond-is-getting-his-own-collection-on-pc-ps5-xbox-and-switch-2
ZX80 Documentary: https://youtu.be/_9v5jecL1S0?si=RB8Hs_E7y6sxTHym

Get Ready For THEA1200 - This Week In Retro 242

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With Jason away this week we needed help and who answered the call...Neil! The THEA1200 has been announced, an interview with the creator of a 1997 SNES emulator is really interesting and how did the BBC get Fred Harris inside a computer in 1988?
All this and other retro computing news plus The Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
06:34 - The THEA1200 UpdateStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4aGhSoP7Rg
28:17 - Retro Is RetroStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG-oqvj4Tqk
42:53 - Housekeeping - News links found below
51:57 - Greetings ProgramsStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT5bUqxGmpk
01:02:54 - Community Question of the Week
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News In Brief Links
Dos Box Pure Unleashed For Dummies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju9zVJmSEIY
Shorter Games Worse Graphics: https://www.endlessmode.com/video-games/games-industry/shorter-games-with-worse-graphics-really-would-be-better-for-everyone-actually
Unreal Redux Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw8zyKdyQsQ
Lego Goonies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yud24sbJlqo
Darkenstein 3D: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195910/Darkenstein_3D/
CoCo Colour Glitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqLJox6UQwg
Palace Arcade In Fremantle Is Closing: https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/the-palace-arcade-fremantle-bar-closes-on-high-street-due-to-noise-complaints-and-threats-of-huge-fines-c-20422920