Rees Rambles

Rees

Hello, I'm Rees from the YouTube channel ctrl-alt-rees. Here is a thing wherein I ramble about things.

  1. 2 ДН. ТОМУ

    Gobliins 6, D7VK Direct3D 5 & 6 Support, GTA On Modern Systems & More - Ramble 148

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more! Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM On Industrial Cake Machine): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjY In this episode I talk about the Bazzite drama, a new update to D7VK that adds Direct3D 5 and 6 support, UK retailer GAME closing its last stores, a serious Notepad++ security issue, DOOM on the Sharp X68000, the original GTA on modern systems, Rayman's big HD comeback, Limited Run's Jurassic Park games being discontinued, Mario 64 on N64 vs. PS2, Gobliins 6, a JavaScript Atari 8-bit emulator & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: Bazzite Update From Antheas: https://ba.antheas.dev/bazzite-postmortem.html Bazzite Update From Kyle: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/correction-regarding-gpd-win5-support-for-bazzite/11574 D7VK Update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkan-based-translation-layer-d7vk-officially-expands-to-include-direct3d-5-support GAME Closes Last Stores: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-retailer-shutters-last-remaining-standalone-stores-as-it-enters-administration Notepad++ Security Incident: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/notepad-updater-was-compromised-for-6-months-in-supply-chain-attack DOOM On Sharp X68000: https://github.com/bcc2528/Doom8088ST_X68K Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WfhL69nBL4 Original GTA On Modern Systems: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/a-gta-modder-has-got-the-1997-original-working-perfectly-on-modern-pcs-and-steam-deck-and-its-a-joy-to-behold-i-wanted-pick-up-and-play-gta-on-windows-with-the-best-possible-compatibility-without-classic-installation Rayman Returns: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/playstation/classic-ps1-gem-confirmed-for-ps5-remake-were-so-back-569824-20260210 Jurassic Park Games Collection Retired: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2673080/view/491590284956666227 Mario 64 N64 vs. PS2: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/modder-somehow-conjures-super-mario-64-cross-play-between-n64-and-ps2 Gobliins 6: https://pierre-gilhodes.itch.io/gobliins6 Javascript Atari 8-Bit Emulator: https://jsa8e.anides.de Video Of The Week 1 (MVG Modchip History): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWSTEJEgFSE Video Of The Week 2 (Phil's PicoIDE Review): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNv3sf-rCAM Video Of The Week 3 (Adam Buxton Shorts Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x2NFkTVqRc Chapters: 00:00 Bazzite Drama 08:07 PCBWay 09:03 D7VK Enables Direct3D 5, 6 & 7 On Linux 16:30 RIP GAME 22:23 Important Notepad++ Security Announcement 26:57 DOOM On... The Sharp X68000 33:56 GTA On Modern Systems Just Got A Lot Easier 41:21 More News & Things 51:24 Videos Of The Week

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  2. 30 СІЧ.

    Massive Atari Collection Saved, PicoIDE Goes On Sale, Midwinter Remake & More - Ramble 147

    Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM on a cake machine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSOVnahKjY In this episode I talk about the new PicoIDE crowdfunding campaign, the Atari ST Mini, a fan remake of Midwinter, retro consoles for your modern DAW, DOOM on earbuds, Curt Vendel's Atari collection finally being properly preserved & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: PicoIDE Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics/picoide#products Atari ST Mini: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/atari-st-enthusiast-announces-the-minist-with-fpga-misterynano-core-and-black-tkl-case-priced-at-around-usd400-each-but-the-initial-run-is-a-mere-five-units Midwinter Remaster: https://midwinter-remaster.titanium-helix.com/decisions.html Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMep9npCVE Midwinter Abandonware: https://www.myabandonware.com/game/midwinter-yd Super Audio Cart 2: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/super-audio-cart-2 DOOM On Earbuds: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/doom-has-been-ported-to-a-pair-of-earbuds-and-you-can-play-remotely-on-the-programmers-own-pair-in-your-browser Play The Above (If It's Online!): https://doombuds.com Atari Museum Mirror: https://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com Curt Vendel's Atari Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/strong-museum-of-play-acquires-comprehensive-collection-of-atari-materials Video Of The Week 1 (DankPods Linux Summer Games 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URbW3j_GYKg Video Of The Week 2 (Ghost It's A Sin Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMVF-o7g1o Chapters: 00:00 PicoIDE Is Live! 10:22 The Atari ST Mini 19:47 Midwinter Remake 25:37 Retro Consoles In Your Modern DAW! 32:57 DOOM On Yet Another Thing 42:00 Massive Atari Collection Preserved! 51:14 Video Of The Week

    1 год 3 хв

  3. 23 СІЧ.

    Floppy Disk Smart TV Controller, Ubisoft Restructures, Croc & More - Ramble 146

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about Atari hotels (again), a floppy disk smart TV controller for kids, the Atari 8-bit Street Fighter II port, Croc, how the Virtual Boy works, Ubisoft's restructuring & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Atari Hotels Update: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-plan-for-a-gaming-themed-atari-hotel-in-las-vegas-has-reportedly-been-scrapped-214212269.htmlFloppy Disk Smart TV Controller For Kids: https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/microcontrollers-projects/floppy-disk-drive-converted-into-smart-tv-remote-for-kids-devs-toddler-inserts-vividly-labeled-floppies-to-watch-his-favorite-showsBlog Post & Video For The Above: https://blog.smartere.dk/2026/01/floppy-disks-the-best-tv-remote-for-kidsAtari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387338-street-fighter-2-physical-edition-for-saleVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmEDownload For The Above: https://vega.atari.pl/main-page/street-fighter-iiBarbarian Atari 8-Bit Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulbVc_kZmYVirtual Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/new-video-reveals-the-inner-workings-of-nintendos-ill-fated-virtual-boyVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7M8H99x7YUbisoft Restructuring: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/prince-of-persia-the-sand-of-time-remake-is-cancelled-as-ubisoft-announces-major-internal-restructuring-and-more-layoffs-and-studio-closures-on-the-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (Allen Pan Builds IRL AI Slop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1mBc7YjdgVideo Of The Week 2 (The Retro Hour With Fatboy Slim): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuMChapters:00:00 Atari Hotel Update06:34 PCBWay07:39 Floppy Disks & Smart TVs - An Unlikely Combo16:15 Atari 8-Bit SF2 Is Out! They Also Have A New Project!24:41 Croc News!29:30 How The Virtual Boy Works36:36 Ubisoft Restructured, Employees Laid Off44:51 Videos Of The Week

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  4. 16 СІЧ.

    Sparkfun vs. Adafruit, New New Zealand Story, Dreamcast Mario 64 & More - Ramble 145

    Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI In this episode I talk about the new official sequel to New Zealand Story from Commodore, DOOM on a pressure cooker, Windows Media Player dropping CD metadata support, a new UK Amstrad user group's first meetup, games for UEFI, Mario 64 on the SEGA Dreamcast, Sparkfun and Adafruit's Teensy dispute, Hewson's new Hyper Sentinel game & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: New Zealand Story: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/commodores-official-remake-of-taitos-the-newzealand-story-launches-next-month DOOM Pressure Cooker: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/youtuber-makes-doom-run-on-a-smart-cooking-pot-after-a-full-firmware-refresh Media Player CD Metadata RIP: https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/microsoft_windows_media_player_forgets UKAG June Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meet UEFI Games: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/dev-creates-uefi-games-compendium-where-you-have-to-win-to-access-your-computer-10-month-project-will-shutdown-your-pc-if-you-lose Dreamcast Mario 64: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/plays-like-a-aaa-native-release-super-mario-64-gets-a-dreamcast-port GitHub For The Above: https://github.com/jnmartin84/sm64-dc Sparkfun Statement: https://www.sparkfun.com/official-response Adafruit Statement: https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/12/discontinuing-the-teensy-at-adafruit Hewson On MobyGames: https://www.mobygames.com/company/1537/hewson-consultants-ltd Hyper Sentinel Fusion: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robhwson/hyper-sentinel-fusion-2 Video Of The Week 1: (Mad Martigan Music Quizzes) https://www.youtube.com/@madmartiganstrivia Video Of The Week 2: (The Quiz Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuizChannel Chapters: 00:00 Official New Zealand Story Sequel From Commodore 07:52 DOOM On A Pressure Cooker!? 14:00 Microsoft Media Player Kills Audio CDs 20:22 New UK Amstrad User Group Meetup 27:08 UEFI Games 33:09 Dreamcast Mario 64 Port Released 41:35 Adafruit vs. Sparkfun Drama 49:42 New Hewson Game: Hyper Sentinel Fusion 55:57 Videos Of The Week

    1 год 3 хв

  5. 9 СІЧ.

    144 Sega Channel Games Preserved, New GOG Owner, Own An Atari Hotel & More - Ramble 144

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more! Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI In this episode I talk about Direct3D 7 compatibility with D7VK, 144 Sega Channel games preserved by the Video Game History Foundation, an opportunity to own a chunk of Atari Hotels, GOG's new owner & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: D7VK: https://github.com/WinterSnowfall/d7vk/releases/tag/v1.0 Sega Channel Preservation: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/massive-two-year-project-recovers-144-previously-undumped-sega-genesis-game-roms-from-the-mid-1990s-lost-garfield-and-flintstones-games-among-the-notable-finds Invest In Atari Hotels: https://www.atarihotels.com New GOG Owner: https://www.gog.com/blog/gog-is-getting-acquired-by-its-original-co-founder-what-it-means-for-you Dialtone AOL 3 Server: https://dialtone.live PicoPCMCIA: https://www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmcia Epilogue SN Operator SNES Cartridge Reader: https://www.epilogue.co/product/sn-operator Guardian Jordan Mechner Interview: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/05/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-hit-video-game-prince-of-persia RTC Game Collector Database: https://rtccollector.com Spanish Man Patents Gotek: https://x.com/sidecartridge/status/2009571405327749227 ID Returns To Quake: https://insider-gaming.com/id-software-could-be-returning-to-quake Vince Zampella Obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/22/vince-zampella-co-creator-of-call-of-duty-video-game-series-dies-aged-55 Ben Versteeg Obituary: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/he-will-be-missed-by-the-spectrum-community-bytedelights-ben-versteeg-has-passed-away Stewart Cheifet Obituary: https://obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-cheifet David Rosen Obituary: https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/sega-co-founder-arcade-titan-david-rosen-dead-age-95-26083523 Video Of The Week 1: Luke O'Sullivan London Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFZbBUYY4mE Video Of The Week 2: (The Retro Collective Rob Smith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYURjj5X-RQ Video Of The Week 3: (Civvie11 Die Hard Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-nVMf68D_8 Video Of The Week 4: (Chas & Dave): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74t2KiREKIc Video Of The Week Bonus: (Tom Gilbey Wine): https://www.youtube.com/@tomgilbeywine Chapters: 00:00 Direct3D Game Preservation With D7VK 09:27 PCBWay 10:53 144 Sega Channel Games Preserved! 17:48 Own A Part Of Atari Hotels!? 25:24 GOG Under New Ownership 32:45 Retro Roundup Of The Week 44:27 Videos Of The Week

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  6. 23.12.2025

    Videos Of The Year 2025 - Christmas Special Ramble 143

    https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator Review): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI In this episode I talk about all of my "Videos Of The Week" videos from 2025 and put them into a big playlist for your enjoyment! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: Videos Of The Year Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tTIhplSj1w&list=PLcEaE8CtOwkQE35XXMIwjfs6cmGb0ZDI3 Sub5000TV: [Goes Public Xmas Eve!] Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:57 PCBWay 00:05:08 January 00:09:38 February 00:15:13 March 00:22:34 April 00:35:46 May 00:49:22 June 00:59:26 July 01:09:41 August 01:24:50 September 01:38:40 October 01:54:00 November 02:09:16 December

    2 год 20 хв

  7. 12.12.2025

    RIP Arcade1UP?, Nintendo 3DS Dock, Grand Pro Circuit, IRL Need For Speed Minimap & More - Ramble 142

    https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html Latest Main Channel Release (My New Studio Tour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NtkhR3DrI In this episode I talk about the Deus Ex remaster delay, the Star Wars rerelease, a Nintendo 3DS Switch style dock, a new retro grand prix racing game, ReStory restoration game, a real life Need For Speed minimap for your car, Arcade1UP shutting down & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: Yawning Angel Retro (AMOS Tutorials): https://www.youtube.com/@YawningAngelRetro Deus Ex Remaster Delayed: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/deus-ex-remastered-delayed-to-better-meet-fan-expectations/1100-6536890 Original Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1RdKezTYNk Star Wars Rerelease: https://screencrush.com/star-wars-original-cut-rerelease Nintendo 3DS Switch Style Dock: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/08/one-lucky-3ds-gets-a-switch-style-dock Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqn9QqYMQOM Grand Pro Circuit Racing Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3993370/Grand_Pro_Circuit Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyZNjwo_hmY ReStory Restoration Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronics_Repairs Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQdbftuyEGE Need For Speed Mini Map IRL: https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/08/remember-need-for-speed-someone-built-a-real-life-mini-map-from-the-game-to-use-in-your-car Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAp7oCB939c Arcade1UP Shutting Down: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/reports-suggest-arcade1up-is-shutting-down Video Of The Week 1 (Civvie11 DOOM Mods): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbizMATiuBI Chapters: 00:00 Everyone Loves Keith 03:16 PCBWay 04:24 Delay-us Ex 08:58 I'm A Star War 14:17 Docking All Over The World 19:43 A Formula For Success 27:55 I Will Try To Fix You 34:40 I Feel The Need, The Need For ESPs 40:44 Video Of The Week 45:32 Breaking News & This Week's Video

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  8. 05.12.2025

    DOOM Printer, Carmageddon Reboot, Bazzite Breaks Records & More - Ramble 141

    Latest Main Channel Release (Cooler Master NVidia Case): https://youtu.be/YRbNUmI2hRU In this episode I talk about DOOM running on a printer (yes, really!), the new Carmageddon game, Nightdive's Blood remaster, a big bundle of charity Spectrum games, Linux gaming distros Bazzite & Zorin OS breaking new download records & more! Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW Episode Links: Gaming On A Receipt Printer: https://www.hackster.io/news/can-a-receipt-printer-replace-a-pc-and-monitor-for-gaming-3c482f713652 Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEqvYXYI56s Dethrace Carmageddon Source Port: https://github.com/dethrace-labs/dethrace Carmageddon Rogue Shift: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712100/Carmageddon_Rogue_Shift Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq0eqsjMyK8 Nightdive Blood Remaster: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/nightdives-re-remaster-of-the-1997-pc-shooter-blood-is-out-today-on-consoles-and-pc Mo Moustachio's Midnight Moonshine Charity Spectrum Games: https://ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2 Record Bazzite Downloads: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/gaming-first-linux-distro-delivers-a-petabyte-of-isos-in-one-month-as-users-avoid-forced-updates-to-windows-11-bazzite-distro-is-another-safe-haven-for-win-10-refugees RIP Nick Thorpe: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/retro-gamers-nick-thorpe-has-passed-away Video Of The Week 1 (RobSmithDev Boing Ball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8hF-ykyDfQ Video Of The Week 2 (Tech Tangents 10 Year Retrobright Investigation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n_WpjseCXA Video Of The Week 3 (Super Jim AI Oliver Twins Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZFLlPCjf8 Chapters: 00:00 DOOM Printer 05:29 Carmageddon Reboot 14:07 Blood Is Back! 20:20 Loadsa Spectrum Games For Cheap - And For Charity 23:39 Record Bazzite (& Zorin) Downloads 29:41 Videos Of The Week 40:09 RIP Nick Thorpe

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Hello, I'm Rees from the YouTube channel ctrl-alt-rees. Here is a thing wherein I ramble about things.

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