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Get up to speed with the hottest news in the world of retro gaming and computing. Submit your own stories and upvote your favourites at r/ThisWeekinRetro. Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005AGIMA and Dave!

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This Week in Retro Neil from RMCretro - The Cave, Chris from 005 AGIMA and Dave

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Get up to speed with the hottest news in the world of retro gaming and computing. Submit your own stories and upvote your favourites at r/ThisWeekinRetro. Hosted by Neil from RMC, Chris from 005AGIMA and Dave!

A relaxed and light hearted chat on the subjects that YOU choose on our Reddit page. With the occasional special guest and a Community Question Of The Week where you get to have your say and share stories.

    High Street Retro Repair - This Week In Retro 167

    High Street Retro Repair - This Week In Retro 167

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    This week we are joined by Frank from Retro Rewind. You can check out everything Frank has to offer at https://retrorewind.ca/
    UK based retro enthusiasts will soon be able to take their console to a high street store to have them repaired. Has retro or gaming addiction changed over the years? Would you like to support a movement to stop games being taken away from paying customers?
    All this and our Community Question Of The Week and a number of other topics looked at in brief.
    00:00 - Show Opening
    05:48 - I’m Not Addicted I Could Stop Whenever I WantStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbu0kmCeLSI
    17:39 - Cexy TimeStory Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/cex-is-launching-its-own-repair-service-for-retro-consoles
    29:57 - Dave's Housekeeping
    Trocadero - https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bzohn1/mayor_of_london_candidate_pledges_to_turn/
    CPC464 Hits 40! - https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bz7kid/amstrad_cpc_464_turns_40/
    Backporting .NET - https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1c1iozu/backporting_the_net_framework_to_allow_relatively/
    The Story of The Oregon Trail - https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1c1ox0s/the_story_of_the_oregon_trail/
    Paul Daniels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iEWoiRVIQ
    Atari ST 50fps Racer - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/this-new-atari-st-racer-is-looking-seriously-smooth
    Hyperion - https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2024-04-00029-EN.html
    41:15 - Please Don’t Go!Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE
    Campaign Link: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
    55:32 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Lara's Number One! - This Week In Retro 166

    Lara's Number One! - This Week In Retro 166

    BAFTA thinks Lara Croft is just about as iconic as a game character can get, do you agree. We might soon see retro gaming on Apple's iOS but what exactly do their new rules mean? We don't have a clue but we'll talk about it anyway. 3M used to be big in the world of the Floppy Disk but they jumped ship early....why was that?
    All this and a load of other news that has been submitted by YOU on our Reddit page. Thanks for doing that by the way, you're all ace.
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    00:00 - Show Opening
    05:48 - Games With CharacterStory Link: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/bafta-most-iconic-character-poll-results
    17:56 - Apples To OrangesStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bwuci2/apple_to_finally_allow_retro_emulators_in_the_app/
    33:02 - Dave's Housekeeping
    The400 Mini CX Stick Fix Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OoeCWnRcLE&t=1s
    Desk That Runs Doom: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/rescued-retro-desk-pc-becomes-the-latest-device-to-run-doom-amd-duron-based-system-unsurprisingly-lets-you-shotgun-blast-imps-without-major-issues
    Youngsters Like Retro Too!: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/02/why-are-younger-generations-embracing-the-retro-game-revival
    Legal Action To Protect Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE
    New Tune from H0ffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ucA_WXSUw&t=1s
    UK Collector Frazer Rhodes Making A Museum: https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-meet-the-uk-collector-creating-his-own-retro-game-museum
    Retro Could Save The Gaming Industry: https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/07/retro-gaming-can-saviour-whole-video-games-industry-readers-feature-20599998/
    45:40 - We’re All FloppyStory Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/3m-floppy
    58:54 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    From 6502 to FPGA - This Week In Retro 165

    From 6502 to FPGA - This Week In Retro 165

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    Do you love the 6502 CPU? Of course you do, why wouldn't you? Lets chat about it.  Would you like a graphics card that could be switch between standards (of a certain era)? Elder Scrolls turns 30! 
    All this and more retro based stories in brief plus your answers to the Community Question Of The Week.
    00:00 - Show Opening
    10:06 - 6502 Powered A Whole GenerationStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acUH4lWe2NQ
    20:48 - FPGA GPU 4 UStory Link: https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/30/furygpu_xilinx_fpga_graphics/Dev Blog Link: https://www.furygpu.com/blog/hello
    34:55 - Dave's Housekeeping
    Physical Media: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/27/the-film-fans-who-refuse-to-surrender-to-streaming-one-day-youll-barter-bread-for-our-dvds?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb
    8-Bit Do C64 Keyboard: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/28/24113566/8bitdo-commodore-64-retro-mechanical-keyboard-specs-release-date-price-features
    Windows Format Menu: https://kotaku.com/windows-11-30-year-old-menu-nt-format-story-plummer-1851364593
    Doom On A Router: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcjuoEZg8rI
    50:13 - 30 Is Elderly NowStory Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/join-us-in-celebrating-all-things-elder-scrolls-as-the-legendary-rpg-series-turns-30/
    57:51 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
     

    • 1 hr 5 min
    You Wouldn’t 3D Print a Computer - This Week In Retro 164

    You Wouldn’t 3D Print a Computer - This Week In Retro 164

    Your weekly Retro Computing discussion show returns! Rollercoaster Tycoon is 25 years old? Are you a fan of any of the Tycoon games? We chat about those classic SIM games, take a look at how somebody went to extraordinary lengths to create a new old Mac and more old tech has been spotted in new media.
    All of that plus many other topics are covered in Dave's Housekeeping and we get your answers to this week's Community Question Of The Week. 
    We are sponsored this week by Pixel Addict magazine. The current issue has a guide to the CoCo computer and Tandy in general. Plus there is a celebration of the anniversary of King's Quest! Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down on the latest issue. 
    00:00 - Show Opening
    07:13 - 25 Years Of Ups and Downs With Rollercoaster TycoonStory Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/22/rollercoaster-tycoon-at-25-its-mind-blowing-how-it-inspired-me
    20:36 - Don’t Fix It, 3D Print ItStory Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bhw3xl/3d_printing_a_fullsize_macintosh_the_brewintosh/
    38:12 - Dave's Housekeeping
    Music Rights = De-listed Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBXbrofwKwM
    WipeOut on 68K Amiga: https://arcziii.itch.io/wipeout
    Trocadero Centre: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/18/trocadero-london-arcade-segaworld-funland-portal-troc
    Zelda Key Glitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lve6FoMsw_c
    RCM's New Home: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/uks-retro-computer-museum-is-showing-off-its-new-home-in-april
    NBA Giveaway Not OK: https://kotaku.com/nba-2k19-flea-market-giveaway-free-copies-xbox-one-1851349597
    53:22 - Did I Just See What I Think I Saw?Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1blgcnn/venkman_has_a_pet_computer/Halo Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1bmg2j5/retro_sighting_in_halo_season_2/
    58:32 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Atari Returns To The Arcades - This Week In Retro 163

    Atari Returns To The Arcades - This Week In Retro 163

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    We check out a video which runs through the history of RPGs, look at how Atari is once returning to the arcades and look at the games up for entry in the Hall Of Fame this year. Plus other retro gaming news is highlighted in brief. 
    All that and the Community Question Of The Week plus a little something for our awesome patrons.
    00:00 - Show Opening
    06:43 - The Entire History Of RPGsStory Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o3i10OuMFQ
    29:05 - Have You Played Atari Today?Story Link 1: https://boingboing.net/2024/03/14/pongs-creator-auctioning-off-incredibly-rare-atari-protoypes-and-other-videogame-rarities.htmlStory Link 2: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/after-25-years-away-atari-is-returning-to-arcades-with-its-recharged-series 
    42:07 - Dave's Housekeeping
    Suyo Emulator: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/03/creators-of-new-switch-emulator-suyu-hope-to-avoid-nintendos-wrath
    PS3 with Timesplitters 4: https://www.gamesradar.com/after-16-years-the-canceled-fps-timesplitters-4-gets-saved-and-preserved-through-a-seemingly-unremarkable-ebay-listing-for-a-ps3-test-console/
    Motherborg Cube: https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/1bbl5wg/giant_cube_made_of_motherboards/
    PS5 Might Get PS2 Emulator: https://www.vg247.com/ps5-might-be-getting-ps2-emulator-dont-get-excited
    Doom On A Toothbrush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUO4gxJZIb8
    Unofficial Star Wars Game: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/dreamcast-is-getting-a-new-and-unofficial-star-wars-game
    Space Hunter For Mega Drive: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/mega-drive-genesis-metroid-port-becomes-space-hunter
    NES Expansion Port Has A Use: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/someone-has-finally-found-a-use-for-the-nes-expansion-port
    50:47 - Hall of FameStory Link: https://kotaku.com/video-game-hall-of-fame-2024-finalists-resident-evil-1851335716Inducted Games: https://www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/world-video-game-hall-of-fame/inducted-games/
    01:01:15 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Can Physical and Digital Retro Live in Harmony? - This Week In Retro 162

    Can Physical and Digital Retro Live in Harmony? - This Week In Retro 162

    EA have added a number of classic games to their Steam line up, Japan loves it's retro games and a museum piece showcases a VHS rental store in Australia. Those are our main talking points this week but don't forget Dave's Housekeeping which includes a quick look at a load of other retro computing and retro gaming stories.
    We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine! Go to https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the latest issue which includes a feature piece all about Tandy/Radio Shack and it's very interesting journey into the world of home computers. Thanks for your support.
    00:00 - Show Opening
    07:12 - EA? It’s In The SteamStory Link: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/7/24093716/ea-steam-classics-dungeon-keeper-simcity-populous
    21:02 - Japan loves RetroStory Link: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/digital/retro-japanese-video-games/Additional Link: https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/retro-arcade-gaming-at-akihabara-s-retro-g/70499
    27:48 - Dave's Housekeeping
    Game Boy Emulator Shut Down: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/03/game-boy-emulator-developer-permanently-removes-app-from-google-play-store
    Calvin Harris and and Amiga A1200 at the Brit Awards: https://www.retropassion.co.uk/at-the-brits-well-one-of-our-refurbished-a1200-units-was/?v=79cba1185463
    Rob Smith's Magic Amiga Wi-Fi: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1b68k91/rob_smith_works_his_magic_on_amiga_wifi/
    Attack Of The Mutant Camels: https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse/status/1761067565777043730
    Dosbian 2.5: https://cmaiolino.wordpress.com/dosbian/
    PS5 Game Go Missing: https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/07/ps5-owners-lose-access-hundreds-games-digital-purchases-wiped-accounts-20419130/
    38:47 - VHS Down UnderStory Link: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/08/callum-prestons-video-land-melbourne-cbd-immigration-museum-exhibition?ref=upstract.com
    48:35 - 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 and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

onebithead ,

My go to retro podcast

Love the show and content and listen to it every week!

Choccy HobNob ,

Great Podcast, great people

This podcast is a wonderful friendly inoffensive treat every week. I listen every Monday in the car on the way to work, they make Monday morning bearable and make me smile every episode.

Come for the Retro, stay for the friendly banter. Love you guys!

Salamandar2020 ,

New host ruined the show for me

My apologies to Neil for leaving a negative review. I have been a constant listener since the inception of the show and stopped listening last week.

I hugely admire Neil for all that he does and I’ve been a fan from his early Amiga video days. I will continue to view his content but this is it for this show unless the hosts change at some point.

Boat and Neil gave this show a truly professional finish on top of the superbly informative content. I think that springs from their gentlemanly nature. When Chris came on board he had large shoes to fill but he struggled mightily.

The new host seems to despise the Amiga community and is nitpick about anything negative he can say about the Amiga. I can take a joke, but this person seems to have misplaced anger issues and such bitterness. If he wants to extoll the virtues of his favorite hardware, perhaps he could start his own podcast, it doesn’t need to be at the cost of Amiga fans and the community we have built up.

Thanks Neil, and I’ll see you in your next video.

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