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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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46:05

Spectrum Games on Steam - This Week In Retro 84

This Week in Retro ·

2022/07/16

This week we talk about Atari showing signs of wanting to do right by their heritage. We look at the Spectrum games bought to Steam by Pixel Games UK, are your old faves included? Finally, something a little different with the return of Fighting Fantasy Books. Plus your answers to last week's question of the week. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro ☕Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro 🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit:

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54:23

A New Old School Soundcard & Return To Monkey Island...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/07/09

On this episode of This Week In Retro we look at another new soundcard for old PCs, this one is for those on a budget. We talk about some of the negativity that has been directed at the creators of Return to Monkey Island. Can you believe that the Atari brand is now 50 years old......50! Finally, have you ever felt like you wanted to run Windows 95 on your Sega Genesis/Megadrive? You can and it's fun!! All this and we check out your answers to our community question of the week! 00:00 -

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58:34

It’s The MSneXt - The MSX3 Is On Its Way! - This Week...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/07/02

For the first time ever we have 4 presenters! A guest from The Retro Hour pops in for a chat this week. Join us for about an hour of chat about old computers. The MSX is back for a 3rd round! Classic hardware returns but it's not another Mini it's a full blown system. Can't wait! We talk about gaming accessibility as 8BitDo show off their controller for gamers with limited mobility (we salute you 8BitDo). Finally, would you switch to a modern recreation of your old hardware in order to

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56:53

Raspberry Pi Sings Like A PiGUS - This Week In Retro 81

This Week in Retro ·

2022/06/25

Another great week for Retro Computing fans. Fancy recreating the unique sounds of the Gravis Ultrasound audio card without having to locate one of the old cards on eBay? No problem, Ian Scott has created the PiGUS which is exactly what you are probably thinking it is. Forget Nemesis from Resident Evil, the real terror that stalks you is Rex from 3D Monster Maze VR! Finally, are you a tech hoarder or a collector? Is there a fine line between and where do you draw it? All that and what might

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01:02:03

Talking about the Duke Nukem Movie - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/06/18

We talk about some of our favourite game tunes this week after hearing a fantastic version of the Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 theme by BanjoGuyOllie. We take a look at the Evercade EXP, the limited edition handheld games machine. Finally, can the Cobra Kai team make a good Duke Nukem movie? All this and our Community Question Of The Week.

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01:08:52

There are Stranger Things Than A Customised Workbench...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/06/11

It's a sad day when a respected member of the retro gaming community scams fellow members for big cash, yet that is what has happened. We take a look at the Ultimate scam. In happier news SEGA has announced their new mini console and Stranger Things gets a lot of things right about 1980s computers. All this and our community question of the week. 🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/ 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing

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57:04

Jet Set Willy Remake On The Way! - This Week In Retro 78

This Week in Retro ·

2022/06/04

First up this week we talk about Spreadsheets, Lotus 123 to be specific which has had a new port. Do you remember when you switched to Excel or did you never leave? Did you know about the different versions of the follow up to Marble Madness? Finally, Jet Set Willy is returning to his very dangerous mansion and he has had a few upgrades. All that and the Community Question of the week where we ask you for your thoughts. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing

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53:44

SEGA COMMITS TO RETRO GAMES? - This Week In Retro 77

This Week in Retro ·

2022/05/28

Hurrah! Dave is back, and this time as a regular presenter. Yes, we are now a trio. This week we chat about Sega looking at its back catalogue of games for its future releases. The creator of Wabbit on the Atari 2600 has been found. Doom sells for silly money (or does it) and we wonder if there is any game out there that is worth big bucks. All this and our community question of the week and a wonderful bit of news from Neil. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing

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01:19:01

An Ocean of Respect - This Week In Retro 76

This Week in Retro ·

2022/05/21

Ocean Software gave us some memorable games back in the 8 and 16 bit era of gaming. With the passing of one of its co-founders David Ward we talk about some Ocean greats. We also cover the end of the line for the Apple iPod, an expensive way to stop cheats on N64 Goldeneye and could we be about to see an unfinished Duke Nukem game? All this and our community question of the week.

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01:04:20

The Internet Time Machine - This Week In Retro 75

This Week in Retro ·

2022/05/14

When the Neil is away the Dave will play! Dave is back to sit in for Neil this week. He and Chris talk about Midi, an Elden Ring demake for the Game Boy, a device which allows you to browse the internet of the past and Wolfenstein has a significant birthday. All this as well as the community.....oh wait..no... the community question of the week returns in the next episode. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro ☕Or just buy us a

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01:20:32

Did You Record Games Onto VHS - This Week In Retro 74

This Week in Retro ·

2022/05/07

This Week in Retro we look at the history of Oregon Trail, find out what will happen to classic Bethesda games now it is closing its own launcher. Arcade Bars are now a thing, how do you feel about them and did you record your gaming sessions onto VHS? All this and the community question of the week. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro ☕Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro 🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit:

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01:06:01

Atari 2600 Born Again in Lego - This Week In Retro 73

This Week in Retro ·

2022/04/30

After an unplanned week off Neil and Chris return to talk about the latest classic games console to return in brick form from Lego, its the Atari 2600 by the way. Pringles paid tribute to the 40th birthday of the Spectrum, how did they do? They look at a new retro book from Bitmap Books. Finally, they both get quite excited about a mini Vectrex. All this and your answers to our Community Question of the Week. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing

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59:25

We Want 90’s Beige PCs! - This Week In Retro 72

This Week in Retro ·

2022/04/16

This week, Overclockers UK made a fool of us by teasing some new beige 90's style PCs. We can't wait to get back to Monkey Island. The original Doom is back to put your graphics card to shame and Netflix are set to scare the pixels out of us with their retro gaming based horror. All this and your responses to our community question of the week! 00:00 - Show Opening 06:39 - Bring Back Beige Story Link: https://youtu.be/rNrmZ4fwrJ8 14:54 - Doom Casts A Shadow Story Link:

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59:32

Thank You For The GIFs - This Week In Retro 71

This Week in Retro ·

2022/04/09

Retro computing and gaming chat looking at how the prototype for PONG sold for quite a pretty penny. We also mark the sad passing of the inventory of the GIF, Stephen Wilhite. We wonder if controllers covered in fur need much upkeep and take a look at the unreleased Commodore 64 Games Machine. All of this and our community question of the week. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro ☕Or just buy us a coffee

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01:14:52

Neil’s Epic Skidmarks - This Week In Retro 70

This Week in Retro ·

2022/04/02

Did you miss us? Back after a week off and with another guest presenter. Say hello to Dean AKA MeanMachineDean. He joins Chris and Neil to talk about video game dioramas, fun racer Epic Skidmarks, Currys giving you money for your old tech and the new VR game from Ken & Roberta, the founders of Sierra. Follow your hosts! Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmcretro Youtube https://youtube.com/rmcretro https://www.youtube.com/005agima https://www.youtube.com/c/MeanMachineDean Twitch

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01:17:48

Top Gear take on Lotus Turbo Challenge - This Week In...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/03/19

In a longer than usual episode we welcome Tony from OzRetrocomp as a guest host this week. We talk about emulating those old Windows environments online, Top Gear taking a look at a classic 16 bit racer, the C64 manual gets remastered and how a novel input device for the 8 bits was looked on as a threat to UK safety! All this and our community question of the week. Just a reminder that there will be no show next week, we are taking a break so Neil can do some colouring in!! 00:00 - Show

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55:43

Can Apple Claim The Wedge Computer As Their Own? -...

This Week in Retro ·

2022/03/12

Can Apple really claim the concept of a computer and keyboard in one unit as their own? Do you want to document your life in a pinball machine? Weird Al does and so he has! Mortal Kombat on the Megadrive/Genesis gets one heck of a good upgrade. Find out how emulating an NES could make your super PC/MAC run for the hills! All this and our community question of the week!..... oh and sorry about Chris's terrible puns.... 00:00 - Show Opening 03:48 - Let's Innovate Like Its The 80s Story Link:

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01:12:24

Musk Up for the Atari Panther - This Week In Retro 67

This Week in Retro ·

2022/03/05

Another major tech Birthday approaches, the Speccy will soon be 40. Does a wireless tank mouse float your boat? What is known about the Atari Panther games console. Windle (Wordle) for Windows 3.1. 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 Chris from 005 AGIMA. Edited by Duncan Styles. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing

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01:09:31

30 Years of Lemmings - This Week In Retro 66

This Week in Retro ·

2022/02/26

Another week, another batch of interesting computer and gaming stories to cover. Neil and Chris discuss 30 years of Lemmings, a huge haul of mint games, an interview with Dr King, an important part of the Amiga's development and there is news of a Nintendo development kit intended for everyone. 00:00 - Show Opening 03:30 - Retro Motherload Discovered https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/us-game-reseller-discovers-hundreds-of-rare-sealed-games-in-old-storage-facility/ 18:58 - Can you Dig It

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56:47

Computers with Trumpets? - This Week In Retro 65

This Week in Retro ·

2022/02/19

With help from our guest presenter Dave we talk about a stunning Steampunk Amiga A500, celebrate Mame's 25th Birthday, ponder the idea of a central web based repository for hardware repair info and wonder why Atari didn't keep better track of who made what! All this plus our question of the week. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro ☕Or just buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/thisweekinretro 🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit:

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