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This Week in Retro

Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers, Dave and Duncan Styles

A weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

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All Episodes

01:27:16

Michael Jackson Sega Footage Found - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/12/24

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. We are sponsored by Pixel Addict Magazine, the monthly digital culture magazine. Available from WHSmith in the UK and

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01:11:26

Atari Jaguar Emulation - This Week In Retro 103

This Week in Retro ·

2022/12/17

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:

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01:19:24

Dave Haynie Reveals Next Gen Amiga - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/12/10

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

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01:28:24

Eye Of The Beholder Comes to C64/C128 - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/12/03

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

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01:15:16

Microsoft Flight Simulator Has A Secret - This Week...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/11/26

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

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01:12:02

80s Cherry Switches Return - This Week In Retro 99

This Week in Retro ·

2022/11/19

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

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01:04:12

NEW B17 Flying Fortress Games From MicroProse - This...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/11/12

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

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01:06:55

Quake On a 3.5Mhz Sinclair Spectrum? - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/11/05

Violet Berlin tweeted to remind us that Bad Influence (the CITV show) is now 30 years old. We think back to some the tech/computer/console/gaming shows of the time and wonder what similar shows the rest of the world had. Have you seen the 'Quake' engine that has been created for the Sinclair Spectrum? Even at 3.5Mhz it is very impressive. We take a look and Chris made some footage of it running at 3.5Mhz and at 7Mhz. Finally, a new computer museum is opening in Leigh (UK), in an old mill of all

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01:09:55

Old School ’VR’ Tank Simulator - This Week In Retro 96

This Week in Retro ·

2022/10/29

An awesome video by Tom Scott was bought to our attention and it shows how tank drivers of yesterday were taught using "VR". We also check out a new horror game trilogy that uses 8-bit inspiration to produce something unique and creepy. Finally, have you every lost an important file or program? Well now there is an easy way to check to see if it has been backed up online. All that and the Community Question Of The Week! 00:00 - Show Opening 05:37 - Retro Tank Simulator Story Link:

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01:03:04

Tiny 486/Pentium PC Using New Components - This Week...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/10/22

Do you fancy a 486 that (almost) fits in the palm of your hand? Do you miss LAN parties or couch gaming with your friends? Have you thought about disembodied brains that can play Pong? If any of the answers to those questions is yes or no or even if you simply like old computers/consoles/games then this is the show for you. Stick around until the end for this week's community question of the week! Thanks to everyone that let us know about some issues with last week's audio version of the podcast

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01:04:43

Is Thorin Still Singing? - This Week In Retro 94

This Week in Retro ·

2022/10/15

We hit the ground running after a short break with a follow up on Retrobrite story from episode 93. There is talk of a perfect score in Pac-Man and the classic text adventure The Hobbit turns 40! All this and we take a look at some of YOUR retro computing finds. Check out the video version or head over to our Reddit to take a look. 00:00 - Show Opening 06:06 - RetroBright Enlightenment Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPl356YKcVs Additional Link: See Hey Birt!'s extensive paper on the

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52:04

Risk Free Retrobrite? - This Week In Retro 93

This Week in Retro ·

2022/09/24

Hello, this week we have taken a look at a a remaster of Rise of the Triad which is coming soon. A contact free method for Retrobriting is highlighted which minimises risk but still gives good results in plastic colour restoration. Finally, there is discussion about the benefits and pitfalls of old computer systems still being used on a daily basis to run all sorts of things. That and Chris and Dave go head to head as they try to guess the game from you answers to last week's Community Question Of

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01:04:36

Every N64 Game Completed (Took Nearly 6 Years) - This...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/09/17

We have a guest on this week's show. Tune in to see who and what they have to talk about. Our stories this week are a chat about using AI to remaster retro games, a modern flight sim that uses old school graphics and one guy has taken 6 years to complete every single N64 game. All this and your answers to last week's Community Question Of The Week! 00:00 - Show Opening 08:23 - Could AI Remaster Retro Games? Story Link:

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01:05:37

Retro Technology Targeted - This Week In Retro 91

This Week in Retro ·

2022/09/10

This week the guys take a look at a huge gaming collection that has appeared on Ebay, the asking price is quite a sum. We all know the C64's SID chip can create some interesting sounds but did you know that you can control it by waving your hands in the air? How about a Theramin add on? Finally, a Japanese Minister has called time on the use of out dated technology including the humble Floppy Disk! Is it time to say goodbye? All this and your answers to our community question of the week. 00:00 -

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01:10:28

Carmageddon Reverse Engineered - This Week In Retro 90

This Week in Retro ·

2022/09/03

Buckle up, Carmageddon is being reverse engineered so it can be ported to more systems! Would you open sealed new old stock? Should you open sealed old tech or games? What if you found that the item sealed away was defective? Oh and it turns out that Janet Jackson can crash your laptop! All this and your replies to last weeks Community Question Of The Week 00:00 - Show Opening 11:30 - Cunning Stunt Bonus (Carmageddon) Story Link: https://twitter.com/dethrace_labs/status/1562992904246685696 24:08 -

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01:07:39

Oliver Frey - A Legend Passes Away - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/08/27

Crash Magazine usually had some of the best covers seen on an 8-bit gaming magazine. Artist Oliver Frey has sadly passed away and in our own small tribute we look at some of his pieces of art that really had an impact on us as youngsters. We also take a look at an awesome new DIY 8-bit computer build by Ivan Farafontov. Finally, Wing Commander IV is getting a high def remaster. All of this (and more) and our Community Question Of The Week where we read out some of your game to movie adaptation

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01:00:25

Pac-Man The Movie - This Week In Retro 88

This Week in Retro ·

2022/08/20

Neil is back and ready to talk about some new mini console, the Sharp X68000. Chris wonders what a movie about Pac-Man would be. Dave is quite excited by a 3D version of Monkey Island. All that and your answers to our Community Question Of The Week PLUS a special surprise from banjoguyollie..... 00:00 - Show Opening 12:07 - Big Mini News ( Sharp X68000) Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/08/arcade-manufacturer-zuiki-appears-to-be-teasing-a-new-x68000-mini 22:20 - Wacca Wacca Wacca

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51:51

New Version Of Winamp - Back To The 90s - This Week...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/08/13

This week we ponder if a new version of Winamp will tempt people away from streaming or mobile devices. A tweet asked people to pick which classic FPS they would like remastered, we get in on the action. We were pointed in the direction of a YouTube video that looks at collecting and how it can detract from actually enjoying the games you already have. All that and our community question of the week. 00:00 - Show Opening 06:50 - New Winamp Version - Back To The 90s! Story Link:

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59:53

Modern OS for the C64 - This Week In Retro 86

This Week in Retro ·

2022/08/06

Are you looking for a modern operating system for your Commodore 64? You are in luck, OS64 could be just the trick. We also look at the Orpheus 2 a new PC soundcard that seems to have it all! Well, this is almost the special episode we had planned for last week. Chris as made it to the Cave and he gets to have a good look around. See what he got up to in this episode. 00:00 - Show Opening 08:27 - Orpheus II - New PC Soundcard Story Link:

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01:02:37

Buying Every Video Game....Ever!? - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/07/30

An old friend returns this week to talk about efforts that are underway to collect and preserve each and every game ever. We check out Doom running within Doom and lets not forget musical masterpieces hidden within PlayStation 1 games. All that and our community question of the week. Amigathon 2022 Links: Watch here: https://www.twitch.tv/amigosretrogaming Donate here (thank you): www.amigathon.com 00:00 - Show Opening 12:04 - Unexpected Musical Masterpieces Story Link:

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