Press Play On Tape Podcast

Aaron Clement, Tony Cruise, JCVD
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The Press Play On Tape podcast is your home for all vintage computer discussions!

  1. Episode 36: The Age of Aquarius

    12/16/2019

    Episode 36: The Age of Aquarius

    It's the age of Aquarius! Episode 36 flies into town with the team chatting to Sean Harrington about the Mattel Aquarius, that curious little Z80-based computer from the house of Barbie. We talk creating new mods for the computer, a bit about it, as well as take a look into Sean's history with the system, Star Wars & more! This episode's news: SMB on the ZX Speccy - https://events.retroscene.org/cafe2019/gamecompo/2217 Sonic GX - Sonic for the Amstrad CPC+/GX4000 - http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/news-events/announcing-sonic-gx-a-new-episode-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-for-amstrad-gx-4000/ Fastloaders "Amiga Rocks" album funded - can pre-order though https://c64audio.com/products/amiga-rocks-fastloaders-a-triple-cd-of-amiga-game-remixes-pre-order Sean's Mattel Aquarius Composite mod board on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarius-Computer-Composite-Video-Out-Adapter-Board-/223672642110 Some of the games mentioned: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Choplifter (on many, many platforms) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (Aquarius) Utopia (Aquarius) Astrosmash (Aquarius, but also Tony's "Let's make a retro game" series on YouTube) The two Aquarius Emulators referred to are "Virtual Aquarius" and "AqEmu", both of which can be found here - https://www.zophar.net/aquarius.html You can say hi to Sean on Twitter @1stage or visit the Aquarius Community on Facebook! Tony's webpage for his programming & games is www.electricadventures.net, along with his YouTube channel of the same name

    1h 29m
  2. Episode 35: A Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class

    10/31/2019

    Episode 35: A Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class

    This episode we're joined by Cameron B as Tony goes back before the MSX to take us on a Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class! In addition we debrief a bit more from PAX Australia, check out what games we've been playing and talk over some news items that caught our eye. All this and more! This episode's news: Vampire Standalone has been released - http://apollo-core.com/knowledge.php?b=1¬e=23461 PatrikRetroTech Spectravideo 3.5mm audio adapter - https://www.facebook.com/patriksretrotech/posts/2467907583287198 Pinball Dreams Amstrad CPC - https://twitter.com/BATMAN_GROUP/status/1179130726710730752 Some of the games mentioned: Pyxidis Meteor Swarm Munch Mania Cavern Fighter Sydney Hunter and The Caverns of Death The Outer Worlds (ok, not "retro" but it's still amazing!) The Orange Box (and another not so "retro" title...) You can say hi to Cameron over on Twitter @octamed Tony's webpage for his programming & games is www.electricadventures.net, along with his YouTube channel of the same name!

    1h 21m
  3. Episode 34: Decathlon on the Kitchen bench

    10/11/2019

    Episode 34: Decathlon on the Kitchen bench

    Coming to you from the PAX show floor, it's Episode 34! This time we're joined by Tired Parent Mat Kapin, and Arcade Perfect's Dazza to plan some new vintage game inspired movies, remakes we'd like to see and more! An extra special thanks to Audio Technica for letting us use their recording booth at PAX once more. Some of the games mentioned this episode: Untitled Goose Game The Vigilante Proclivities of the Longspur (that's the point & click adventure game Mat mentioned!) Mrs Mop IK+ Deviants Zamzara Hero II PSI-5 Trading Company Paradroid Body Blows The Tired Parents can be found over at https://twitch.tv/tiredparents or Mat is on Twitter as @KapinKong Daz and the Arcade Perfect Podcast can be found at https://arcadeperfectau.podbean.com/ Damian's gaming and arcade restoration blog is at https://tehkella.net/retro

    43 min
  4. Episode 33: Training to keep up with the Commodore - featuring Marc from Game the System

    12/24/2018

    Episode 33: Training to keep up with the Commodore - featuring Marc from Game the System

    With thanks to Audio-Technica, here's episode 33 of the Press Play on Tape podcast recorded live from the  Expo Hall floor back at PAX Australia 2018! This episode Aaron is joined by Marc from the Game the System Podcast to talk up how to start keeping up with the Commodore 64 (as if you aren't already!). Tips on finding hardware, games to look at and other ways to get involved with the community behind one of the world's best loved home computers.   If you'd love to hear more of Marc and the GTS crew, they're found at http://gamethesystem.co/ or in all major podcast apps!   Where can you find us? Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this show, as well as all our older episodes You can find us on iTunes by searching for Press Play on Tape Podcast – we’d love it if you gave us a review while you’re there! We can be found on Facebook by searching for Press Play on Tape podcast, and on Twitter @PPOT_Podcast Tony has his game reviews, pickups and more over on the Electric Adventures YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/electricadventures You can read up on some of Damian's restoration projects here - http://www.tehkella.net/retro/ Outro track - Roland's Rat Race main theme (C64)  Intro theme "Exolon Remix" by Ash Read and Nicholas Jones used with permission

    35 min
  5. Episode 32: The Shoot'em Up pew-pew-pewcast!

    11/01/2018

    Episode 32: The Shoot'em Up pew-pew-pewcast!

    Come in Vic Viper, we've got a mission for you! Pilot your way through some of the PPOT team's favourite shoot'em ups from across a wide range of platforms, and report back. Only you can complete this mission - Do not fail us! Episode 32 is GO! Where can you find us? Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this show, as well as all our older episodes You can find us on iTunes by searching for Press Play on Tape Podcast – we’d love it if you gave us a review while you’re there! We can be found on Facebook by searching for Press Play on Tape podcast, and on Twitter @PPOT_Podcast Tony has his game reviews, pickups and more over on the Electric Adventures YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/electricadventures You can read up on some of Damian's restoration projects here - http://www.tehkella.net/retro/  Intro theme "Exolon Remix" by Ash Read and Nicholas Jones used with permission

    1h 15m
  6. Episode 31: Commodore Amiga racing games

    07/23/2018

    Episode 31: Commodore Amiga racing games

    Welcome to the 68000 mile rally! The PPOT crew have their Zoomers in hand, and are all buckled in to take the Amiga for a spin through some of their favourite driving games.    Links to cool stuff mentioned in the episode: The Gigatron TTL Kit PC Tony picked up https://gigatron.io  Retro Revolutions has the Consolised Atari Lynx videos at https://youtube.com/channel/UCfqax0cikE8pDajVM3DY7cg    Where can you find us? We're bought to you with the support of our Sponsors Bartronica, Pinball Paradise & Ms. Bartronica! Head to http://bartronica.com/ to check them out Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this, and all our older episodes You can find us on iTunes by searching for Press Play on Tape Podcast – we’d love it if you gave us a review while you’re there! We can be found on Facebook by searching for Press Play on Tape podcast, and on Twitter @PPOT_Podcast Tony has his game reviews, pickups and more over on the Electric Adventures YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/electricadventures You can read up on some of Damian's restoration projects here - http://www.tehkella.net/retro/  Intro theme "Exolon Remix" by Ash Read and Nicholas Jones used with permission

    1h 17m
  7. Episode 30: Z80 Assembly with Keith from chibiakumas.com

    06/18/2018

    Episode 30: Z80 Assembly with Keith from chibiakumas.com

    What does the Z80, Japan, Deathsmiles and the Amstrad CPC Enterprise all have in common? They're all talked about this episode as Tony and Aaron are joined by Keith from chibiakumas.com! We chat to Keith about Chibi Akumas, his bullet-hell shooter for the Amstrad CPC, MSX2 and more, as well as taking a look into his experience working with Z80 assembly across a number of different platforms.    Links to cool stuff mentioned in the episode: Keith's website can be found at http://www.chibiakumas.com Rob Caporetto has his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/user/hellfire64 Retro Revolutions has the Consolised Lynx video & more at https://youtube.com/channel/UCfqax0cikE8pDajVM3DY7cg    Where can you find us? We're bought to you with the support of our Sponsors Bartronica, Pinball Paradise & Ms. Bartronica! Head to http://bartronica.com/ to check them out Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this, and all our older episodes You can find us on iTunes by searching for Press Play on Tape Podcast – we’d love it if you gave us a review while you’re there! We can be found on Facebook by searching for Press Play on Tape podcast, and on Twitter @PPOT_Podcast Tony has his game reviews, pickups and more over on the Electric Adventures YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/electricadventures You can read up on some of Damian's restoration projects here - http://www.tehkella.net/retro/  Intro theme "Exolon Remix" by Ash Read and Nicholas Jones used with permission

    1h 10m
  8. Episode 29: Galencia Khaos Sphere with Jay Aldred!

    04/30/2018

    Episode 29: Galencia Khaos Sphere with Jay Aldred!

    After being stuck in a recursive loop for 6 months, PPOT is back and better than ever! In this episode Jay Aldred drops by for a catch up to talk about his games, both past and future. Starting with a bit of a Galencia post-mortem, Jay also talks about what we can expect from Khaos Sphere when it drops in the future (Soon™? When it's done? Listen and find out!).   And to celebrate our return, we've got three digital download copies of Galencia for the C64 to give away. Listen in to find out how you can win a copy, then head over to our website to enter! Links to cool stuff mentioned in the episode: Jay can be found on Twitter @JasonNapalm or on his Patreon page Looking to buy a copy of Galencia? Visit http://galencia.games Reset64  Freeze64 Magazine    Where can you find us? We're bought to you with the support of our Sponsors Bartronica, Pinball Paradise & Ms. Bartronica! Head to http://bartronica.com/ to check them out Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this, and all our older episodes You can find us on iTunes by searching for Press Play on Tape Podcast – we’d love it if you gave us a review while you’re there! We can be found on Facebook by searching for Press Play on Tape podcast, and on Twitter @PPOT_Podcast Tony has his game reviews, pickups and more over on the Electric Adventures YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/electricadventures You can read up on some of Damian's restoration projects here - http://www.tehkella.net/retro/  Intro theme "Exolon Remix" by Ash Read and Nicholas Jones used with permission

    31 min
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The Press Play On Tape podcast is your home for all vintage computer discussions!

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  • Creator
    Aaron Clement, Tony Cruise, JCVD
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2019
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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