This Week in Retro

Collecting Expensive But Rubbish Games - This Week In Retro 107

For the first show of 2023 we are joined by a special guest, Mark Fixes Stuff. We talk about how a game engine (in this case Doom) can be used to recreate logical operations. We look at a report of the 8 most expensive video games you probably never want to play. Finally we say a goodbye to PC Mag in its printed form. 
All that plus other chat and the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
11:58 - Can Doom Run It?Story Link: https://hackaday.com/2022/12/25/not-can-it-run-doom-but-can-doom-run-it/
19:08 - PC Mag it is safe to shut downStory Link: https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/after-40-years-pc-magazine-magazine-ceases-to-exist
31:40 - More Money Than SenseStory Link: https://www.destructoid.com/the-8-most-expensive-video-games-you-dont-want-to-play/
49:21 - 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.

2022 Out-take Special 2 - This Week In Retro 106

This is the 2nd collection of out-takes from 2022. Normal service will resume next week.
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2022 Out-take Special 1 - This Week In Retro 105

This is the first of our 2 shows where we share some of the silly bits and things that didn't make the show since episode 50 (see episode 50 for some of the older out-takes https://youtu.be/mOEX6kDC5-Q?t=1326 ). 
Back next week with more!
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Michael Jackson Sega Footage Found - This Week In Retro 104

For the last (proper) episode of 2022 we have a special guest joining us to talk about some old photos depicting arcades of the past, how some people have been collecting computers before it was the thing it is now and about the recently found (high quality) footage of Michael Jackson for the SEGA game Scramble Training.
All this and the reveal of the three wrapped retro gifts.
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Amigos Retro Gaming covers Amiga, Atari ST, Spectrum, CoCo, Atari 1200XL and games from every other system you can think of! Find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/@AmigosRetroGaming
00:00 - Show Opening
20:16 - Visions Of Vintage Video GamesStory Link: https://allthatsinteresting.com/vintage-arcades
39:33 - Retro Computer Collecting Is… RetroStory Link: https://youtu.be/kxdcdCa-Reg
58:37 - Sega Thriller - Michael Jackson Footage FoundStory Link: https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/12/long-lost-michael-jackson-sega-game-discovered-in-uk-car-boot-sale-17923996/
01:16:47 - 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, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Atari Jaguar Emulation - This Week In Retro 103

This week we look at R Type which has just been ported to the Sega Megadrive/Genesis, this sparks discussion on our favourite shooters. Then we check out the fantastic stand alone Atari Jaguar emulator which is 100% compatible with all Jag titles. Finally, Dave (the Amiga's biggest fan boy) points out how smart an EATX Amiga 2000 motherboard is.
Finally we have our community Question of the Week which is a little different this week.
00:00 - Show Opening
10:22 - R You My Type?Story Link: https://realotakugamer.com/homebrew-dev-working-on-r-type-port-for-sega-mega-drive-genesis/86702/
31:17 - Jagged EmulationStory Link: https://www.retrorgb.com/bigpemu-atari-jaguar-emulator-released.htmlVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIcAdJ0mf40
44:00 - Brand new Amiga 2000Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLhRbbE6Lz8&list=PLYFGOsULUwGKYVvuWwpFxfFiHPrSVIyHT&index=1
54:17 - Community Question of the Week
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Dave Haynie Reveals Next Gen Amiga - This Week In Retro 102

This week we discuss Dave Haynie's article where he talks about what could have been the next gen Amiga before Commodore folded. We also have two computer case swap stories. Can you put a PC into an Amiga A500 style case and how pretty can a BBC computer in a PC tower case be? Turns out the answers are yes and very.
We are joined by Alex from Arcade Archive who talks about setting up his new retro arcade which is open to the public.
All that and the community question of the week.
00:00 - Show Opening
15:40 - Amiga, An Alternative RealityStory Link: https://www.quora.com/Had-Commodore-not-gone-bust-and-continued-their-line-of-Amiga-computers-fast-forward-today-What-innovation-would-we-have-how-would-their-machines-differ-from-mainstream-Windows-desktops-and-laptops-of-the-2020s-and/answer/Dave-Haynie?ch=10&oid=371286005&share=1d462dd2&srid=OZdJI&target_type=answer
39:57 - The Perfect PCStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/z17byv/i_like_old_wedge_computers_like_amiga_500_and/
52:13 - OMG USB BBC ATX RGBStory Link: https://github.com/dekuNukem/RGBeeb/blob/master/README.md
1:07:41 - Community Question of the Week
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Eye Of The Beholder Comes to C64/C128 - This Week In Retro 101

Hope you are sitting comfortably as its a longer than usual episode this week. We were joined by Jason from Mr Lurch's Things on the team this week and had a good old chat. There is a wonderful story of an Amiga user who died far too young and after recovering some of his Deluxe Paint art he now has an exhibit dedicated to him at the Derby Computer Museum. We talk about the different stages of collecting, are you the type who must buy everything or have you moved on to only wanting what you need? Finally we look at the stunning version of Eye Of The Beholder for the C64 & C128.
All that and the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
15:00 - Immortalised by an AmigaStory Link: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/gallery/gallery-derby-teenagers-computer-art-7827504Additional Link: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-teens-lost-computer-art-7826297
30:04 - The Stages Of CollectingStory Link: No link, this is just a chat!
57:40 - Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beer HolderStory Link: https://eotb64.com/Additional Link: https://ase.zorbus.net/
01:15:44 - 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.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Has A Secret - This Week In Retro 100

Episode 100 achieved! We celebrate a milestone for the show with a very special guest. We also check out the ability to place Microsoft Flight Simulator within Microsoft Flight Simulator. We were also made aware of a Barber shop that has incorporated retro gaming machines for the customers to play while they wait for a trim, good idea or not?
All this and our Community Question Of The Week, this week with your answers and some from some of our previous special guests.
Thanks for watching and being a part of the TWiR community for 100 episodes. We really do appreciate it. Here is to the next 100!!
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00:00 - Show Opening11:34 - 100 Episodes Of TWiR
30:20 - But Can It Play MS Flight Simulator V1?Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-play-flight-simulator-inside-flight-simulator-now/
47:16 - Haircare Advice (Barbers and Gaming)Story Link: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/barbershop-retro-games-play-you-7827934
57:50 - 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.
Episode Credits
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Link to Xyphoe's YouTube Channel ( Amstrad CPC ): https://www.youtube.com/@Xyphoe
Flight Simulator Patch Notes: https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-for-40th-anniversary-edition-sim-update-11-1-29-27-0-now-available/  

80s Cherry Switches Return - This Week In Retro 99

Fans of Cherry Keyboard Switches rejoice as they bring back MX Black Clear-Top switches after 30 years! Did you hear about the lost FMV game Sacred Pools for the Sega Saturn? It is lost no more. How do you fancy Freescape games running in high resolution and with a silky smooth frame rate? One developer is bringing us that using ScummVM. It is This Week In Retro episode 99 with special guest, Dan from The Retro Hour.
All this and our Community Question Of The Week!
00:00 - Show Opening The Retro Hour Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... 10:03 - Qwerty Nerds Story Link: https://hothardware.com/news/cherry-m... 24:16 - FMV Flavoured Sauce Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/saucy-lost-se... Take the Knife opening scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7gWV... Sacred Pools Alpha Build: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2... 42:07 - Freescape In ScummVM Story Link: https://twitter.com/dosnostalgic/stat... Driller Remake: Driller - https://indigobeetle.itch.io/driller
 
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NEW B17 Flying Fortress Games From MicroProse - This Week In Retro 98

It happened! Neil is over the moon. MicroProse has announced a number of new B17 Flying Fortress games. Have you ever wanted to use two C64 computers as an accordion? Of course you have, who hasn't? It has finally been made real....and its fantastic! Finally, did you think the Outrun car was a real model from Ferrari? Turns out it is isn't but it is, too much to explain here so watch Chris in his element as he talks us through it. 
We have a special guest this week, Ross (AKA Ross Of The Robots). Follow him on on Twitter at TheXboxVision
All that and the community question of the week.
00:00 - Show Opening08:00 - Bombs Away! (MicroProse B17 Announcement)Story Link: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/microprose/announcements/detail/3413191463107311953?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=facebook-2022-10-24
23:29 - The CommodordionStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBCYvoC4muc
34:14 - Outrun For SaleStory Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/ferrari-testarossa-spider-outrun-actually-sale
49:25 - Community Question of the Week
 
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Episode Credits
Parts of "The Commodordion" courtesy of lftkryo.Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBCYvoC4muc