This Week in Retro

ALAN SUGAR IN SPAAAAAAAAACE! - This Week In Retro 193

The Amstrad online museum is open for business! We took a quick look and it bought back some CPC memories. The US Copyright Office has hindered game preservation but will it make much of a difference in the long run? Finally a simple Elite 2 video seems to have struck a cord with lots of gamers.
Pixel Addict magazine sponsors this episode. Visit www.pixel.addict.media to see the latest issue which focuses on Microprose who made some of the classic sims of the 16-bit era. While there check out the special Amstrad and Atari productions.
00:00 - Show Opening
07:32 - Pour Some Sugar On MeStory Link: https://amstrad.com/Additional Amstrad Videos Link:  https://www.youtube.com/@Amshold/videos
20:00 - Copyright or CopyWRONG?Story Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/publishers-are-absolutely-terrified-preserved-video-games-would-be-used-for-recreational-purposes-so-the-us-copyright-office-has-struck-down-a-major-effort-for-game-preservation/
34:16 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
43:16 - Second Best Space Sim Ever?Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhx-49cH6XwFollow Up Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaDayiX_0Y
57:22 - 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: 
Amiga TWIR Demo By Banjo Guy Ollie: https://github.com/olonguet/TWIR-Housekeeping
CRT Video Wall: https://youtu.be/09_mHG5bJ7Y
Red Dward Worms: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/worms-creator-shows-off-impressive-easter-egg-filled-red-dwarf-level
Dev Den's First Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuMf33EPlBA
The Guardian's Tech Specs Article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/oct/23/is-there-even-any-point-in-making-more-powerful-games-consoles
GamesMaster Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3S59y6wTx4
MVG's Wing Commander Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFNFd8I0WU

Game Over Yeah! - This Week In Retro 192

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Dave is a little under the weather this week so Chris steps up. We look back at Sega Rally, did it change driving games 30 years ago?  The C64 is getting a Street Fighter 2 conversion, its looking fast and playable but does it retain all the right components? Worms has been a hit since it first appeared  and the original developer is working on an update for the Amiga! Get those sheep ready!
Please visit Chris' channel, 005 AGIMA, for his latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMA/videos
00:00 - Show Opening
09:30 - Easy Right MaybeStory Link: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/sega-rally-championship-retrospective
26:44 - Spinning Bird KickStory Link: https://c64universe.wordpress.com/2024/10/20/super-street-fighter-2-turbo-for-c64-early-game-demo/
43:44 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
50:48 - Worms Are Back In ServiceStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/the-commodore-amiga-used-to-make-worms-is-back-in-service
01:00:00 - 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:
Norfolk Retro Event: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1g72hvn/norfolk_retro_event_presents_retro_gaming_weekend/
Atari Decanter: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/raise-a-glass-to-a-video-game-icon-with-this-new-atari-decanter-set
Lillian Schwartz Passes: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/technology/lillian-schwartz-dead.htmlThe Artist The Computer Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRFPV9smRyg
LGR Update: https://youtu.be/WA2qAfqGLE0?si=NqFURnShqoNLViMt
Nintendo Museum Uses Emulation: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-official-nintendo-museum-appears-to-be-emulating-snes-games-on-a-windows-pc-which-is-slightly-embarrassing/

Is Older Always Better? - This Week In Retro 191

We return to find that your PC will be able to emulate an Xbox, that a rare Microprose arcade cabinet has been restored ( and is quite excellent ) and we check out a report that asks why some games age better than others. We also have news of a special Atari focused magazine which may or may not have been officially announced when you read this...we don't know.
If you like our podcast then it is quite likely that you will also enjoy Pixel Addict magazine. Made by and for lovers of retro computers/consoles/games/films/toys. Packed with reports, news, reviews and even tutorials you are sure to enjoy. The current issue has a HUGE section on Microprose. Visit www.pixel.addict.media/shop/
00:00 - Show Opening
07:10 - Throw Me An XboneStory Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox-one/after-11-years-xbox-one-emulators-are-finally-coming-to-pc-but-theyre-not-actually-using-emulation-at-all/
17:42 - Rare Microprose Cab RepairedStory Link: https://philwip.com/2019/09/11/pcb-repair-f-15-strike-eagle/
31:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
38:03 - Growing Old DisgracefullyStory Link: https://www.howtogeek.com/why-do-some-games-age-poorly-while-others-are-timeless/
49:28 - 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:
LGR's Latest Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VocCS7ls7R8
Will CRTs Return Discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fxzw4l/do_you_think_demand_for_crts_might_ever_grow_high/
Nostalgia Nerd and The Checkmate Monitor: https://youtu.be/IWBVATSPPlw
Nintendo Goes For YouTube Emulators: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/nintendo-is-now-going-after-youtube-accounts-which-show-its-games-being-emulated
Retro Computing A Chore?: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fv58tf/vintage_computer_collection_becoming_a_chore/
BBC's 1990s Lara Croft Clip: https://youtu.be/l25IionYlp0?si=o_65b6jUCTVcvr4E
Internet Archive Hacked: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/internet-archive-hacked-data-breach-impacts-31-million-users/

Atari Jaguar On The Toilet - This Week In Retro 190

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Strange show title this week but please stick with it! Neil is back full time! And who is this joining him and Dave? It's Chris! This week they look at Jaguar emulation on the iPhone, a list of 10 greatest gaming innovations ( and come up some more ) and ponder what will happen now that WinAmp's source code was posted to GitHub.
All this and the usual quick fire retro gaming news and the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
08:53 - Apple Invents The CatStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/atari-jaguar-emulation-is-coming-to-iphone
21:32 - Gaming's Greatest InnovationsStory Link: https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/22/the-10-greatest-innovations-video-games-according-me-21645286/
41:27 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
51:18 - It Clips The Llama’s WingsStory Link: No Link!
01:04:17 - 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:
RIP Chris Serle: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y32z6wyg3o
Linux on Intel 4004: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/linux-takes-476-days-to-boot-on-an-ancient-intel-4004-cpu-cpu-precedes-the-os-by-20-years
Ceefax’s 50th: https://youtu.be/Xej9JI-FDPw?si=8oFvcMcoVVVOISoD
Modern Time Crisis: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/time-crisis-is-coming-to-modern-tvs-thanks-to-a-plug-and-play-ai-powered-light-gun
Funky 555 Timer IC: https://youtu.be/mDhNQPt8An0?si=LWfiLtjjFZOXmKiY
MiSter Pi Review: https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/mister-pi-a-usd99-gateway-to-fpga-retro-gaming
California Digital Purchase Law Change: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/new-storefront-law-tells-us-what-we-all-should-know-we-dont-own-digital-games
PC vs C64 Second Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqqhsDWWd44

40 Years of ELITE - This Week In Retro 189

Elite is 40 and to celebrate some source code has been shared. Fancy a job at Sega looking after its history? A PS2 gets a stunning restoration. Neil drops by to chat to Dave and Rees about this week's retro computing stories.
Once again thank you Rees for stepping up and helping us out while Neil was away. Rees has a lot of retro content, please visit https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/ for all the info.
Check out the latest issue of Pixel Addict for a big feature on popular Disney game Duck Tales. You will also find this issue's feature system in Templeman's Treasures where the Exelvision EXL 100 is explored. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for all the details.
00:00 - Show Opening
06:00 - Elite 40th Source CodeStory Link: http://www.elitehomepage.org/fourty/index.htm
19:21 - SEGA History Expert? Have We Got A Job For You!Story Link: https://mynintendonews.com/2024/09/21/sega-paying-100000-for-archivist-lore-role/
29:08 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
38:18 - Extreme RestorationStory Link: https://youtu.be/2cFdAKC3_-o
46:35 - 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:
Half Life: https://www.pcgamesn.com/half-life/cd-discovery
Lost Professor Layton Game: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/puzzle/lost-professor-layton-game-that-only-released-in-japan-16-years-ago-is-getting-an-unofficial-translation-after-being-discovered-on-an-old-phone/
PS1 FPGA: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/fpga-ps1-teased-ahead-of-playstations-30th-anniversary
Japan's HiFi Stacks: https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/teac-cassette-tape-decks/
X16 Second Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_67sF4onNQM

Return Of The Cartridge Game - This Week In Retro 188

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We are joined by Ben from Plaion, the people who bought you the Atari 2600+ and the forthcoming 7800+. We talk about cartridge gaming, get some info on the new Atari consoles and wonder what could be next from Atari. Do you worry about being fooled by fake cartridge games on sale in stores which may not know how to spot a fake? The BBC looked into it. Finally, are hard drives really as unreliable as reported? Maybe not.
All this and more retro gaming/computing news in Dave's Briefs and the Community Question Of The Week.
Check our Rees' video on a Tiny branded PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQo0yOqOb_4
00:00 - Show Opening
02:50 - You Cart Keep A Good Format DownStory Link: https://www.howtogeek.com/new-cartridge-releases-are-taking-retro-gaming-to-another-level/
29:08 - Retro Piracy Running RampantStory Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpoAdditional Link: https://www.retronews.com/fake-pokemon-cartridge-spotted-at-gamestop-raises-concerns-among-retro-gamers/
44:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
51:48 - Hard Drive-In’ : Still Goin’Story Link: https://www.backblaze.com/blog/hard-drive-life-expectancy/
01:0:09 - 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 Story Links:
SNES Post Box: https://i.redd.it/kz2kb4u8rlod1.jpeg
C54 Microtext: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvSlWLgXcsU
Google And The Wayback Machine: https://9to5google.com/2024/09/11/google-search-internet-archive-wayback-machine/
Atari Back On Track: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/atari-ceo-wade-rosen-says-the-company-is-done-being-a-fast-follower-

Dongles, Doom & DOS - This Week In Retro 187

This week we are joined by Richard from Heber Ltd. to talk about a video that shows life behind the scenes at id Software and the ITX Llama, a machine built for 90s gaming. We also discover the origin of the Dongle!
The new issue of Pixel Addict has a big feature on the classic game Duck Tales. With info and interviews on how this hugely successful game came to be. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down.
00:00 - Show Opening
08:55 - Moments Before DoomStory Link: https://youtu.be/HpEBUV_g9vU?si=iuFnLtqo_Eis3aYt
19:22 - ITX Llama: A Brand New PC For 1990s DOS Games!Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHqmjn6sY4
46:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
51:21 - My Dongle Is Still Going Strong!Story Link: https://wordcraft.com/contact#history
58:45 - 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:Dreamcast Doom: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/duke-nukem-3d-has-been-ported-to-dreamcast-and-its-creator-is-impressed
Rubber Keyed Wonder: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/imax/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=5DCED638-BEAD-4F44-8FBF-AA530D781A6C&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=2084FB51-1E3E-41AA-8C29-95528A1D28CA
Al Charpentier Interview: https://youtu.be/sVcPp4IxQCk
Jelly Load: https://www.tfw8b.com/introducing-jelly-load/

New Consoles For Everyone - This Week In Retro 186

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Jason from Mr Lurch's Things joins us for a bumper edition to talk about a bunch of new old consoles that are coming our way shortly. We wonder just how accurate are the Commodore sales figures and discover that there a well timed YouTube video that talks about that very subject.
Be sure to check out Jason's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@MrLurchsThings
00:00 - Show Opening
07:12 - 7800+ & The Spectrum, & Full Size Amiga, & PC88 MiniStory Link: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/20/24224292/atari-7800-plus-compatible-with-2600-cartridges-price-release-date
30:05 - EmuDeck SteamOS Based TV ConsoleStory Link: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/29/24231635/emudeck-machine-steam-machines-crowdfundingSee the campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/emudeck-machine-retro-inspired-itx-pc#/Bazzite: https://bazzite.gg/
41:57 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
55:11 - The Truth About Amiga!Story Link: https://youtu.be/AXCWYKSjHnI?si=h5UCjpp4TLg13TsL
01:16:15 - 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:
LGR Cameo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x_VYRED6yc
Fast Food Doom: https://i.redd.it/7kubdg0bxgkd1.jpeg
Sid Meier’s $10K 386: https://www.techspot.com/news/104367-firaxis-preserves-10000-pc-sid-meier-used-develop.html
Rose Tinted Spectrums GamesMaster Series 2: https://youtu.be/b9qh8DJP3ws?si=ChLPzTqnUvoZYMQf
The Computer Sheds: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/i-went-englands-least-visited-9450159#Echobox=1722620218
The Famous Computer Cafe: https://hackaday.com/2024/08/23/the-famous-computer-cafe-has-now-been-archived-online/
The History Of The 8-bit Amstrads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTiCq32pYB4
Perifractic Tries Broadcast Software: https://youtu.be/MezkfYTN6EQ?si=CEmmmbFebMqCidWS

Commodores Are Burning Hot! - This Week In Retro 185

Fan favourite Chris is back to bring his views on a new book all about classic arcade games, to find out just how cool the C64 really is and how good old MS Paint has seen off its intended successor. 
All this and the Community Question Of The Week answers.
You read Pixel Addict on the move, right? The history of luggable and portable computers is fascinating. The cover story this month takes a look at pioneering mobile computers including the Osborne 1, Kaypro II, Compaq Portable and even Commodore's SX-64. Visit www.pixel.addict.media
00:00 - Show Opening
05:53 - Arcade Done JusticeStory Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletop-book/arcade-decades-80s-editionYouTube Promo: https://youtu.be/ZBiYZIHOzyQ?si=kTawBqY-coAL-SVm
13:30 - The C64 Is Not CoolStory Link: http://tech.guitarsite.de/c64_thermal.html
30:09 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
35:07 - 3D Defeated - Paint Wins!Story Link: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/99838/microsoft-is-retiring-2017s-paint-3d-and-keeping-the-original-ms-from-1985/index.html
48:27 - Community Question of the Week
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Dave's Briefs Links:
Micro Men: https://youtu.be/XXBxV6-zamM?si=IPnRUD6dVnZV7eAn
BBC Computer Rescued From Tip: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5dz47pqgqo.amp
444 Games Consoles 1 TV: https://www.famitsu.com/article/202408/14178
IBM Crochet: https://i.redd.it/r331hvuj1oid1.jpg
Nissan Only Need For Speed: https://www.thedrive.com/news/theres-a-jdm-need-for-speed-game-featuring-only-nissans

Golden Joysticks Ahoy! - This Week In Retro 184

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This is This Week In Retro (TWIR), your weekly show about retro (vintage) computing.
Dave and Rees are joined by David from RoseTintedSpectrum this week to talk about his own, very popular, video on UK TV show Gamesmaster.  There is a new version of Doom on the way and an old word processing friend has returned.
Please check out RoseTintedSpectrum at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDTjXnyGM5flG6Xk6fiMAg
00:00 - Show OpeningDave's narration on Atari Legend:https://youtu.be/kMw-6NEPh2Y
05:42 - Rose-Gold JoysticksStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvoDH0ya7bg
23:18 - OK DoomerStory Link: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/8/24216379/doom-doom-ii-definitive-re-releaseLegacy Of Rust Info: https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Rust
43:21 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
52:17 - A WordStar Is RebornStory Link: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/06/wordstar_7_the_last_ever/Robert J. Sawyer Blog: https://sfwriter.com/wordstar.htm
01:00:46 - Community Question of the Week
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Housekeeping Links:
Isa Holding An Isa Card: https://i.redd.it/hukab82ynthd1.png
Time Bandit: https://marincomics.com/time-bandit.html
Brett Jones Passes Away: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/influential-goldeneye-perfect-dark-artist-brett-jones-has-died/
Animal Crossing NES Emulator: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/animal-crossing/after-23-years-animal-crossings-nes-emulator-still-houses-a-mystery-that-comes-down-to-30-japanese-players-nobodys-been-able-to-find/
Jeff Bezos Interview on BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDXvpbpbPCo
Andy Warhol Portrait For Sale: https://petapixel.com/2024/08/05/rare-digital-portrait-by-andy-warhol-for-sale-for-26-million/
NBCbay Talks About Atari: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/digital-originals/atari-retro-gaming-preserve-classic-video-games/3535306/