This Week in Retro

The Codemasters Archive Returns - This Week In Retro 181

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Think you know all of the Codemasters games? Why not use the Codemasters Archive to find out? Japan is preserving video games. The MIDI music of Tie Fighter is celebrated on its 30th anniversary.
All this and more retro computing topics plus your answers to our Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
11:40 - Codemasters Archive Is back!Story Link: https://thecodemastersarchive.co.uk/
26:26 - Preserving Games In A JamStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/new-report-highlights-one-of-the-major-challenges-facing-game-preservation
37:57 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
48:11 - You Are Part Of The Rebel Alliance And A TraitorStory Link: https://youtu.be/Eu1pRZDjR5M?si=ZVTcrNb3sJ0CNeoI
57:25 - 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:
Dave's Ultima Video Response: https://youtu.be/KPpvuGMT8Z0
Mike Daily Interview: https://youtu.be/lP7QbwE1Ug4
Charlie Brooker Gaming Influences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRdF1Z4YXg
Why Escom Went Bankrupt: https://dfarq.homeip.net/reasons-for-escoms-bankruptcy/
Southwest Airlines And Win 3.11: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/southwest-cloudstrike-windows-3-1/
Bob Newhart Passes: https://m.slashdot.org/submission/17324424
Defrag Simulator: https://defrag98.com/
King's Quest Animated Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpgnWDJrufo

Retro Game Dev Reborn - This Week In Retro 180

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This week we learn about eXoDOS, discover that an old name from gaming history has been reborn and ponder why teens are so addicted to gaming in a way that older players may not have been.
All this and the Community Question Of The Week where we ask you for your opinion. 
00:00 - Show Opening
04:50 - eXoDOS RocksStory Link: https://youtu.be/kFj70j5HNu8?si=3HbXsIhQ6_4ukc2F
23:50 - Regen TenGenStory Link: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/07/random-homebrew-dev-acquires-tengen-brand-launches-unlicensed-nes-gameTenGen Games Website: tengengames.netTen Star Link: 005 AGIMA Ten Star pack video (Part 1): https://youtu.be/h0Ra5MptLqk?si=Q5bEG6fds0y7jXtH
37:41 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
46:58 - It’s Not Me, It’s You!Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/jul/09/its-not-them-its-us-the-real-reason-teens-are-addicted-to-video-games
55:37 - 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
DMA Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f14k2j9V33Q
Notepad Spell-check: https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-notepad-finally-gets-spell-check-autocorrect
Java Chip Tune Player: https://chiptune.app/
Wireless Tank Mouse: https://lyonsden.net/wireless-tank-mouse/
German Navy 8" Disks: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/german-navy-aims-to-replace-aging-8-inch-floppy-drives-with-an-emulated-solution-for-its-anti-submarine-frigates
Ben Heck Game And Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDv-uRTX5vs
Legends Of Adventure: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/legends-of-adventure/legends-of-adventure?ref=bk-ads-c-05

Microsoft Calls Time On Xbox 360 - This Week In Retro 179

The BBC went to visit DMA in Dundee. Microsoft is shutting the Xbox 360 store, has it had its time? With the recent video detailing the making of Syndicate by Bullfrog we wonder if that was the first game where you played as the bad guy?
All this and your Community Question Of The Week answers plus other retro computing and gaming news in brief.
Visit http://pixel.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. The current issue is an Elite special but don't miss the look at the Valiant Turtle and the restoration of an Amstrad PC1640. 
00:00 - Show Opening
08:45 - BBC At DMA For GTAStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vWSi44ZTSwKeith Chegwin At Ocean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmS4LYKRHY4
23:36 - 360 RetirementStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dxi7b7/xbox_360_store_closes_290724/
34:45 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
42:42 - Crime Pays?Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf94GyekoBM
53:17 - 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:Japan Ditches Floppy Disks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx82407j1v3o
DOS Compatibility Card For Mac: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fw5ut2rkld5ad1.jpeg
Building Retro Machines: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced31qgdepwo
Yars' Revenge Sequel: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/i-am-in-talks-with-atari-howard-scott-warshaw-gives-update-on-his-yars-revenge-sequel
Outrun Coast 2 Coast Update: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/the-pc-version-of-outrun-2006-coast-2-coast-just-got-a-welcome-update

The Amiga's Final Fight? - This Week In Retro 178

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Clint has been LGRing for 15 years, how many more until he is considered retro? The Amiga is getting another new version of Final Fight, this time using clever copper techniques to get even closer to the arcade original. How much money have you wasted on Steam games you have never played?
All this and more retro gaming news plus the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
08:03 - 15 Years Of LGR!Story Link: https://youtu.be/VQ-RUn5lzgw?si=QRRPTOFc8YOP8ilu
22:16 - Super Turbo Final Fight Championship Edition AlphaStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/super-final-fight-promises-a-more-authentic-arcade-experience-for-amiga-fans
37:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - Story links found below
53:19 - 15 Billion Pounds Wasted!Story Link: https://www.pcgamesn.com/steam/pile-of-shame
01:00:10 - 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:
Cecconoid gameplay video: https://youtu.be/QNwe9wkSQ4U?si=SeFw7LvVnTKEgQCT
Top 50 Amiga Games Free Book: https://archive.org/details/rgds-amiga-top-50-games-2-v-3-book-one-50-26-7-jun/RGDS%20Amiga%20Top%2050%20Games%202%20%20v3-%20Book%20One%20-%2050%20-%2026%20%287%20Jun%29/
RGDS Video Version: https://youtu.be/iXR3UGnBeTA?si=lWMs-DJDMLtIq-Z5
Never Released Sega Console: https://www.levelup.com/en/news/793720/A-neverreleased-SEGA-console-will-hit-the-market-thanks-to-a-Brazilian-company
Roland SC-55 Emulator: https://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2024/06/true-roland-sc-55-emulation-is-here.html
10MB Computer Advert: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F29e458jeqk8d1.jpeg
The Computer History of Australia - Trailer: https://youtu.be/OA4vp1v8eME?si=DIzrNECHkg9qE7sZ
Seattle’s Living Computers Museum: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattles-living-computers-museum-logs-off-for-good-as-paul-allen-estate-will-auction-vintage-items/
PS2 Emulator on PS5: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2024-df-direct-sony-is-wasting-ps5s-emulation-potential
Sony's Largest CRT: https://dfarq.homeip.net/the-biggest-crt-ever-made-sonys-pvm-4300/
Loom: https://www.eurogamer.net/lucasarts-loom-is-a-family-friendly-classic-with-lessons-for-todays-games
FreeDOS: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/30-years-later-freedos-is-still-keeping-the-dream-of-the-command-prompt-alive/

Cleaning Dirty Floppy Disks - This Week In Retro 177

Wouldn't it be great if there was a machine to clean your old and dirty floppy disks? Now there is! Footage from a cancelled Indiana Jones game has surfaced. Did you ever want to play that shark arcade game seen in the movie Jaws?
All this and more retro computing news along with the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
06:32 - Jonesing For Indiana JonesStory Link: https://youtu.be/VGgshWvrH2g?si=ycTRmQVP2urBDcuyAdditional Link: https://mixnmojo.com/features/sitefeatures/Indiana-Jones-and-the-Iron-Phoenix-The-Lost-Sequel-to-Fate-of-Atlantis/1
26:36 - Du Du , Du Du , Du Du Du Du (Shark)Story Link: https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/15694/jaws-arcade-video-game-killer-shark-atari-sega-electromechanical/
40:52 - Dave's HousekeepingLinks to stories mentioned found at the end of this text.
58:18 - Clean That Dirty Floppy!Story Link: https://youtu.be/mqdionqLqqs?si=7DZ--gzpHuuiWIHM
01:07:33 - Community Question of the Week
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Episode Credits
"What is this Crazy Contraption!?" Courtesy of RobSmithDevLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqdionqLqqs
Dave's Briefs Links
Pete Davison Blog: https://angryjedi.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/oneaday-day-16-the-youth-of-yesterday/
Mark Fixes Stuff: https://youtu.be/6H4BY21mjxg?si=tbZvmrzu-RE2aT3n
Count Binface: https://youtu.be/F7LVGRQltFo?si=cXZa9ZG6GEu6kcbo
Psion: https://www.abortretry.fail/p/of-psion-and-symbian
Dune II Amiga Remaster: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/the-amiga-is-getting-a-dune-ii-remaster-from-one-of-the-original-developers
Bruce Gordon Passes Away: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F4g703tylb67d1.png
Pocket386: https://liliputing.com/pocket-386-is-a-mini-laptop-for-retro-computing-with-support-for-dos-and-windows-95/
Lunar Lander Bug: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/retired-engineer-discovers-55-year-old-bug-in-lunar-lander-computer-game-code/
Lynn Conway Passes Away: https://hackaday.com/2024/06/14/rip-lynn-conway-whose-work-gave-us-vlsi-and-much-more/
Archive.org: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1diaea8/archiveorgs_massive_collection_of_pirated/
Nintendo Sheet Music: https://en.softonic.com/articles/nintendo-against-sheet-music-their-war-against-piracy-has-reached-the-point-where-even-arrangements-of-their-songs-cannot-be-made?ex=RAMP-2046.2
The Captain Blood Story: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-story-of-captain-blood-the-atari-st-classic-in-which-you-track-down-and-murder-your-clones-five-times

Old People Complaining About Young People - This Week In Retro 176

Say goodbye to ICQ, the old messaging service. Is the youth of today really that different from that of the 80s/90s when it comes to gaming? We check out a list of the best games for failed platforms.
All this and more retro gaming news plus your answers to the Community Question Of The Week.
The current issue of Pixel Addict magazine has gone all Elite. From the awesome cover to the lengthy main feature with interviews with those involved in the creation of the incredible game. Visit pixel.addict.media for all the details.
00:00 - Show Opening
07:22 - Uh-Oh I No Longer Seek YouStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1df7kl3/uhoh_icq_closing_down_this_week/
22:40 - Ranting Like Old Men About The Youth Of TodayStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dejw4i/game_time_then_and_now/
35:06 - Dave's HousekeepingScroll down for Dave's Briefs story links.
45:07 - Fabulous FailuresStory Link: https://www.denofgeek.com/games/the-best-games-for-failed-consoles/
58:30 - 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
Wipeout 2097 Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nwWpQJFGp8
Faded Amiga Sign: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dgloo8/valletta_amiga_seller_still_has_the_faded_ads/
Castle Master Map: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dghru9/gameplay_in_the_before_time/
Atari The A500 Blunder: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1deutno/game_sells_the_atari_a500_mini/
Game Cube Bongos: https://hackaday.com/2024/06/10/donkey-kong-bongos-ditch-the-gamecube-go-mobile/
Woman Smuggles 350 Game Carts In Bra: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/woman-busted-smuggling-350-nintendo-switch-game-cards-in-her-brassiere-chinese-customs-officials-intercept-smuggler-at-checkpoint

The Real Winamp Player - This Week In Retro 175

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What if that classic Winamp interface could leave your PC screen and still play all your music? It has happened. What if somebody built that Voodoo graphics card powered laptop you wished you had? It has happened. What if your classic Amiga had PCI expansion slots? It has happened.
What else has happened in the world of Retro Computing? Press play an find out!
00:00 - Show Opening
07:55 - Real Player Is Better Than Winamp?Story Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-projects/maker-recreates-classic-winamp-mp3-player-in-real-life-with-the-linamp-llamas-not-included
23:49 - Voodoo On The MoveStory Link: https://hothardware.com/news/worlds-first-voodoo4-laptop
38:18 - Dave's HousekeepingScroll down for the links to the stories covered in Dave's Briefs
50:38 - Amiga PC, Aye? (Amiga PCI)Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2024/06/04/the-amiga-we-all-wanted-in-1993/
01:01:42 - 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:SNES Doom Preservation: https://archive.org/details/jeffs-doom-snes-disk-images
Atari Tarzan: https://gamehistory.org/atari-2600-tarzan/
X86 46 Years Old: https://www.xda-developers.com/on-this-day-intel-8086-released/
Limited Edition Xbox: https://www.eurogamer.net/this-shockingly-rare-limited-edition-hulk-xbox-console-was-donated-to-a-uk-charity-shop
80s DRM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv7wm4no2Cw
Tamagotchi: https://kotaku.com/tamagotchi-mothra-moll-and-lora-twins-playable-1851525415
The Thing Remaster: https://kotaku.com/the-thing-remastered-2002-ps2-xbox-pc-sequel-4k-120-ps5-1851524769
SpaceWar: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/06/reinventing-the-pdp-10
Shenmue: https://gamerant.com/shenmue-fans-billboard-times-square-new-game-campaign/
Wii Play Billiards: https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/nintendo/wii-play-billiards-stumped-fans-for-17-years-but-speedrunners-finally-made-the-perfect-shot-after-decompiling-its-code-to-brute-force-millions-of-possibilities/
BackBit Pro: https://www.backbit.io/

Acorns, Wizardry and Daley Thompson - This Week In Retro 174

Does your Acorn Electron need a new ULA? You are in luck! There is a remake of Wizardry : Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. We talk celebrities in old games and in particular the legend that is Daley Thompson.
Plus many other retro computing stories and your Community Question Of The Week.
Head over to http://pixel.addict.media/ for the latest issue of Pixel Addict magazine which focuses on Elite. 
00:00 - Show Opening
06:04 - From Tiny AcornsStory Link: https://youtu.be/_4V4LLR2xjw?si=jYnlqUoyALI4fDmP
20:29 - Celebrity GamingStory Link: https://youtu.be/_GA7Kld5c_c?si=VuaSdEAYo4l8OHb4
34:11 - Dave's Housekeeping
WATA Star Wars: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/wata-graded-nes-star-wars-prototype-released-from-its-plastic-tomb
Stolen Playdate consoles found: https://www.eurogamer.net/400k-worth-of-stolen-playdate-consoles-make-heroic-return-after-getting-dumped-outside-a-restaurant
Computer Trade Weekly: https://www.timeextension.com/features/the-race-is-on-to-save-a-valuable-resource-of-video-game-history
Liverpool Arcades Up For Auction: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmmmjz86v57o
Evercade Mini Arcade Machines: https://x.com/evercaderetro/status/1796210488746840247
BBC Archive Computer Storage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=mGXtnGKKV_0PD8ZU&v=vpZEtc8VQkU&feature=youtu.be
Geoff Follin Has Passed Away: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1d4yi3j/video_game_music_legend_geoff_follin_has_passed/
43:01 - You’re A Wizard Now WizardryStory Link: https://www.polygon.com/24162697/wizardry-remaster-final-fantasy-dragon-quest-demons-soulsLaunch Trailer: https://youtu.be/VyM9tmAqV3M?si=9RBuHHsE9K9r6XPK
54:14 - Community Question of the Week
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Atari’s Sprint Finish - This Week In Retro 173

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Two Atari stories this week which should both be welcome news for gaming fans. Happy 50th the Hudson Soft with turns 50 years old. 
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00:00 - Show Opening
07:50 - Atari Goes IntelligentStory Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7T5GYBOQPq/?igsh=dG5hdTRwZHVvMmVz
23:04 - The Return Of SprintStory Link: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/05/ataris-first-sprint-game-in-three-decades-launches-on-switch-next-month
37:11 - Dave's Housekeeping
Vintage Arcade Auction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgeeykqx959oAuction Link: https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/507
Mario 64 No Jump: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/platformer/for-the-first-time-in-28-years-super-mario-64-has-been-beaten-without-using-the-a-button-and-it-only-took-86-hours/
Nokia N95: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3OO3_oCfyg
IDE Emulator Blog: https://cohost.org/Ackart/post/6055773-the-chronicles-of-an
iPhone Emulator Legal Trouble: https://www.eurogamer.net/popular-iphone-emulator-in-legal-trouble-but-not-from-nintendo
The Twilight Zone: https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-twilight-zone-was-a-warning-about-the-dangers-of-nostalgia/
Steam Won' Transfer Dead People's Stuff: https://gamerant.com/steam-transferring-game-library-will-inheritance/
Frogger RPG: https://woe-industries.itch.io/frogger-walkable-city
49:09 - Hudson Turn 50Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/pc-engine-devs-celebrate-hudson-softs-50th-anniversary-in-special-event
56:12 - Community Question of the Week
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Automatic Nintendo For The People - This Week In Retro 172

You think that Doom killed the Amiga right? Maybe not. What if you could recompile any N64 game to run on any system? The Ghostbusters finally get to bust ghosts on the BBC.
All this and more in your weekly retro computing show.
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00:00 - Show Opening
07:08 - The Amiga Is DeadStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsADJa-23Sg
24:57 - Executing The N64Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWwUuWRgsM
36:32 - Dave's Housekeeping
Vox Orion's Message: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1cvn0oj/what_does_this_week_in_retro_mean_to_you/
CEX AMA: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/random-former-cex-staffer-holds-reddit-ama-and-the-first-question-is-a-doozy
Apple Lifts Emulation Ban: https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-new-retro-gaming-app-has-landed-on-ios-and-it-can-emulate-38-different-consoles
FPGA Discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1crnbkq/about_daves_distinction_between_fpga_and_sofware/
Pac Man Birthday: https://www.internationaldays.co/event-kids/pac-man-birthday/r/recr4y9ulVQ4uY3o4
Spectrum Pac Man RX: https://happycodingzx.itch.io/pacman-rx
Lemmings Dance Track: https://youtu.be/4n4pk9uWfiU?si=q6vBr0Lcw11Ppv7A
OutRun AGA: https://youtu.be/CLaedlbr4wg?si=oX6VPXX1vmOSZv0z
Goodbye 4:3: https://youtu.be/Z7Ngusj_3w8?si=Z6opZY4qHyWZnVAn
Atari Music Video: https://www.timeextension.com/features/most-of-my-engineers-were-stoned-nolan-bushnell-on-the-failure-of-atari-video-music
Rob Smith DiskFlashBack: https://youtu.be/zFYf9jhp3bs?si=19e34Cvr78RcEQVH
First Type-In Program: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1csm5ze/the_first_computer_game_typein_is_49_today/
50:24 - Who Ya Gonna Call? The BBC!Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ctazcw/fanmade_port_of_ghostbusters_to_the_bbc_micro/
56:26 - Community Question of the Week
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