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Cody and Eric explore the world of retro gaming across all generations.

Pixel Gaiden


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 3h AVG DURATION
    • 156 EPISODES

    5 from 28 ratings Listeners of Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast that love the show mention: retro gaming, games, great, 100 points, combo breaker.


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    The Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast is a true gem in the world of retro gaming podcasts. Hosted by Eric, Cody, and Tim, this show offers a perfect blend of entertainment, information, and nostalgia. From their great personalities to their fun banter, listening to this podcast feels like sitting down with friends for a conversation about games while enjoying a few drinks.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts themselves. Eric, Cody, and Tim bring such an infectious energy to each episode that it's impossible not to be entertained. Their chemistry is fantastic, and they have a knack for making even the most mundane gaming topics interesting and engaging. Their reviews are informative and thorough, keeping listeners up to date on all the latest happenings in the retro gaming scene. Additionally, their discussions about new and intriguing beers add another layer of enjoyment to each episode.

    Another strength of The Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast is its impressive coverage of retro gaming systems. The hosts have an extensive knowledge of not only popular consoles like Atari, Nintendo, and Sega Saturn but also more obscure ones like Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, TRS-80, and Amiga. This diversity ensures that there's always something for every type of retro gamer to enjoy.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with this podcast, one minor issue could be that it may not appeal to those who aren't already fans of retro gaming. While the hosts do touch on modern games inspired by retro classics, the majority of the content focuses on older systems and titles. However, for anyone with even a moderate nostalgia for retro gaming or a genuine love for classic games from all eras, The Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast is an absolute must-listen.

    In conclusion, The Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast stands out among the crowded field of retro gaming podcasts thanks to its entertaining hosts who bring humor and authenticity to every episode. With their in-depth knowledge of retro gaming systems and their passion for the subject matter, Eric, Cody, and Tim create a podcast that is both informative and highly entertaining. Whether you're a die-hard retro gaming enthusiast or simply someone looking to relive the good old days of gaming, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    Episode 155 - Epic Gen 6 Street Racing Battle! - Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast (PS2) vs. Metropolis Street Racer (DC)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 168:43


    We're back for Episode 155! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems - Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast (PS2) vs. Metropolis Street Racer  (DC)   10:40- Quick Questions 30:35 - Patreon 35:05 - Eric's Take - Minecraft Memories 58:20 - Catching Up 2:03:18 - Battle Of The System - Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast (PS2) vs. Metropolis Street Racer  (DC)   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 154 - Dissecting The Jaguar Startup + 6 Good Games With Double Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 179:14


    We're back for Episode 154! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Games With Double Jump   11:27 - Quick Questions 29:36 - Patreon Song 34:08 - Tea Time With Tim - AliExpress Pickups 1:02:49 - Cody's Corner - Dreamcast 1:34:22 - News 2:11:32 - 6 Good Games With Double Jump   News Tim – The Multisystem2 from Heber has now been released for general sale. This is the successor to the original Multisystem that allowed you to consolise the DE10 Nano MiSTer system. The Muiltisystem2 offers everything including the FPGA on board along with all the connections you might need for controllers, inputs and outputs. There is a digital and analog version of the system, shipping starts with pre-orders in August.  https://shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multisystem/    Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/alan-wake-and-max-payne-dev-mikko-huovinen-is-creating-a-space-harrier-style-shooter-for-vectrex  Eric - Slap Fight set to Slap Back onto Genesis - Retro News https://www.retronews.com/slap-fight-set-to-slap-back-onto-genesis/  Cody – Reviving the use of a great old controller. https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/05/the-wavephoenix-brings-nintendos-best-controller-back-to-life-for-usd5  Tim – Vicky Lamburn (Vix) has started a new series of videos all about the rise and fall of one of our favorite software and hardware publishers Hudson Soft on her Vix (not) in Japan YouTube channel. Vicky explained this video to me on our recent travel to the South West Amiga Group, now its out for everyone to enjoy, please give it a watch.  https://youtu.be/sYAxNEJRs1s?si=079vLJHw7k_xOvOR  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/random-this-new-3d-demo-for-the-neo-geo-is-seriously-blowing-our-minds  Eric - Retro gaming lounge at Seattle airport lets you play for free - The Points Guy https://thepointsguy.com/news/retro-gaming-lounge-seattle-airport/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/evercades-namco-carts-now-work-on-the-vs-thanks-to-a-stealthy-update  Eric - Neo Geo Evercade Cartridge Delayed - Retro News https://www.retronews.com/neo-geo-evercade-cartridge-delayed/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/retro-fighters-latest-release-is-a-wireless-evolution-of-the-classic-xbox-360-controller  Eric - Retro-style Tower Defence Gnomes Steam review - Retro News https://www.retronews.com/retro-style-tower-defence-gnomes-steam-review/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/limited-run-games-is-releasing-doom-plus-doom-ii-in-a-box-that-can-run-doom  Eric -

    Episode 153 - Cody's New Atari Games CIB!!! + 6 Good TED Chip Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 164:28


    We're back for Episode 153! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good TED Chip Games.   4:06 - Quick Questions 21:32 - Patreon 25:46 - Eric's Take - Goodwill Finds 53:11 - Catching Up 2:10:14 - 6 Good TED Chip Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 152 - Three Dirty Dwarven Podcast Hosts? + Three Dirty Dwarves (Saturn) vs Mutation Nation (Neo Geo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 213:53


    We're back for Episode 152! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Mutation Nation (Neo Geo) vs Three Dirty Dwarves (Sega Saturn).   6:21 - Quick Questions 31:13 - Patreon Song 35:28 - Tea Time With Tim - TED Talk! 45:00 - Cody's Corner - Indie Heroes 4 1:35:30 - News 2:10:04 - Battle Of The Systems: Mutation Nation (Neo Geo) vs Three Dirty Dwarves (Sega Saturn)   News All – Nintendo Switch 2 – Nintendo direct - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM  Release date – June 5th – but to purchase you have to have an invite from Nintendo from being a Nintendo account holder, The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025. People with invites get 72hrs to purchase.  MarioKart World, Controllers can be used as mice, bigger thumb sticks, bigger shoulder buttons, magnetic lock, C button to go in to GameChat mode, console has mic built in to talk friends while playing the same or other games, Switch 2 Camera to see ither players and augment's games with players faces in games. Switch 2 dock has built in cooling fan, USB C top port on switch 2.  7.9” OLED Screen with HDR and 4K support, also a bunch of enhanced Switch games will be available to take advantage of the enhanced video support  256Gb internal Memory  New Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and a GameCube Controller with ‘C' Button for Nintendo Switch Online members to run with new GameCube games available through Nintendo Online  Crazy price $449 / £379 for the base cost – bundle cost with Mario Kart World digital $499 / £429  Physical Mario Kart World cost $79.00 / £74.99  Tim – MAHOOSIVE EVERCADE UPDATE – New NeoGeo based handhelds and cartridges.   NeoGeo Arcade 1 - https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/neogeo-arcade-1/  Wind Jammers, Karnov and Friends - https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/windjammers-karnov-friends/  HyperMegaTech! NEOGEO Super Pocket - https://www.hypermegatech.com/neogeo-edition/  Eric - You've probably been pronouncing Balatro wrong all along, but 'it's kind of a gif/jif situation' | PC Gamer  https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/youve-probably-been-pronouncing-balatro-wrong-all-along-but-its-kind-of-a-gif-jif-situation/  CODY - https://www.retronews.com/90s-office-sim-spreadcheat-release-and-price-details-announced/  Tim - RFOFF Commodore 64 and 128 V1.1 - by Mark from The Retro Channel on YouTube. This is a replacement for your janky old RF modulator for all C64 and 128 revision boards. Get rid of that shadow, fuzzy images and remove the jailbars. New 1.1 version simplifies the mod required to remove the jailbars with a new mod for the board running form a socket that the VICII slots in to.  https://www.tindie.com/products/theretrochannel/rfoff-commodore-64-and-128-v11/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYOJ08FkRaE  Cody - https://www.brewotaku.com/category/issues/  Eric - FlippyDrive - Quick Update: Firmware, Shipping, and What's Coming Next | Crowd Supply  https://www.crowdsupply.com/team-offbroadway/flippydrive/updates/quick-update-firmware-shipping-and-whats-coming-next  Cody – More Atari Physical Games! https://atari.com/collections/7800?srsltid=AfmBOoo0CHNSiLeSc15cDCWtGs7i8oyGuBkMbXPgqvHnWrO9WsO_QPI1  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/flea-and-flea-2-released-on-ngage/  Tim – Legend of Zelda sneakers?! - Bull Airs' new sneakers (trainers) that are Legend of Zelda themed at crazy collector prices!  https://www.bullairs.com/product-page/l-o-z-customer-sb-dunk-themed-low-top  CODY - https://www.retronews.com/homebrew-factory-claim-a-revolution-for-retro-gamers/  Eric - Far Cry 3 Reborn is the remaster we've been waiting on - PC - GAMINGbible  https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/pc/far-cry-3-reborn-remaster-405163-20250327  Eric - Unlocking Achievements on the NES - Hackster.io  https://www.hackster.io/news/unlocking-achievements-on-the-nes-549dede0e20f  Cody -  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/microsoft-created-a-demo-of-quake-ii-using-ai-and-its-gone-about-as-well-as-youd-expect  Eric - Handmade Trinitron-style retro monitors - Boing Boing  https://boingboing.net/2025/03/30/handmade-trinitron-style-retro-monitors.html  Eric - Recade Wants To Be Netflix For Arcade Games, But It Needs Your Help | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/recade-wants-to-be-netflix-for-arcade-games-but-it-needs-your-help  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 151 - Modding Gen 6 Up The Wazoo + 6 Good Amstrad Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 160:03


    We're back for Episode 151! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Amstrad Games 4:08 - Quick Questions 16:42 - Patreon 21:22 - Eric's Take - Gen 6 Mods 1:05:10 - Catching Up 1:46:12 - 6 Good Amstrad Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 150 - Battle Of The Failed System Mascots - Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Jaguar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 191:57


    We're back for Episode 150! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Atari Jaguar).   12:10 - Quick Questions 33:02 - Patreon Song 37:42 - Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip! 1:14:18 - News 2:10:04 - Battle Of The Systems: Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Atari Jaguar).   News: Tim - california-fire-relief-bundle -  Hundreds of game and tabletop game developers have gotten together to create this bundle in support of CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), a Los Angeles-based organization which offers direct monetary support to survivors of the fires, and supports projects for fire resilience in affected areas (and potential disaster zones).   There are more than 400 games, TTRPGs, asset packs, and other projects in this bundle, and we encourage you to donate above the minimum whenever possible.  https://itch.io/b/2863/california-fire-relief-bundle  CODY – Psytronik releases new numbered C64 Tape Lineup! https://www.psytronik.net/  Eric - Square Enix Staff Discover Cache Of Pristine Retro Games, Some Of Which Date Back 30 Years  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/square-enix-staff-discover-cache-of-pristine-retro-games-some-of-which-date-back-30-years  Tim – Evercade gets Firmware update of 2025 - v4.04 adds new game Midnight Resistance by Data East (from Data East Collection 1) - Dip Switch (BETA) Settings for all compatible Arcade games.  https://evercade.co.uk/support-vs-r/vs-r-patch-notes/  CODY – New 2D Terminator Game?  Awesome! https://www.retronews.com/new-run-n-gun-terminator-2d-announced/  Eric - ‘Streets of Rage 4′ Makers' New Game Is a Divine Fantasy Beat ‘Em Up - Absolum  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/absolum-preview-streets-of-rage-dotemu-1235278050/  Tim – Digital Eclipse who brought us the Gold Master Series - Making of Karateka and The Jeff Minter Story – Llamasoft on PS5 and Switch downloads, now are releasing physical copies to own.   https://www.digitaleclipse.com/media/own-physical-editions-of-the-gold-master-series  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/jeff-minter-game-jam-announced-by-atari/  Eric - RallyXSE - Had enough of the usual? Then check out this proof of concept Amiga game by Zooperdan - https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/02/rallyxse-had-enough-of-usual-then-check.html  Tim – Vapourware Pinball coming to Steam in April - Play video pinball, relax in vaporwave environments and enjoy an anti-stress digital holiday.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2465930/Vaporwave_Pinball/  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/balatro-shuffles-onto-ds/  Eric - OutRun Arcade - A vastly superior version of a classic racer is coming to an Amiga  https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/02/outrun-arcade-vastly-superior-version.html  Cody - Does the X68000 intrigue you?  Then fill out this form! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/company-behind-the-x68000-z-range-wants-to-know-if-global-players-will-buy-them  Eric - SymbOS 4.0 multitasking madness on the Next  SymbOS, the GUI operating system that made its name on the MSX and Amstrad CPC has been ported to the Spectrum Next - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=940L9_7h22o  CODY - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/three-years-later-and-hyperkins-pc-engine-turbografx-16-clone-is-finally-coming-out    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 149 - Shiners and Hearts! + 6 Good Games With Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 203:52


    We're back for Episode 149! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Hearts  7:31 - Quick Questions 33:55 - Patreon 38:52 - Tea Time With Tim - CompuNet 53:56 - Cody's Corner - Retro Modern Retro 1:31:38 - Catching Up 2:36:58 - 6 Good Games With Hearts Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 148 - Mayors and Pirates! + Handheld Shmup Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 219:13


    We're back for Episode 148! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Iridion II (GBA) vs Judgement Silversword (WonderSwan).   16:22 - Quick Questions 42:54 - Patreon Song 47:52 - Eric's Take -- Piracy! 1:43:54 - News 2:45:32 - Battle Of The Systems: Iridion II (GBA) vs Judgement Silversword (WonderSwan).   News -    Cody – Nintendo Switch 2 Announced https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-to-be-released-in-2025/?srsltid=AfmBOoof96ZRzpMcmqI0ZFMf3bxS1ttMkkoInI3sgj-u9XLrLWKR9Vcd  Eric - S.C.I.O.N. set to Blast onto ZX Spectrums Soon - https://www.retronews.com/s-c-i-o-n-set-to-blast-onto-zx-spectrums-soon/  Cody – Europe wants cool keyboards too! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/8bitdos-c64-and-nes-style-retro-mechanical-keyboards-are-getting-european-layouts  Eric - Brotato PS5™ (Deluxe Edition)  https://www.redartgames.com/games/695-brotato-ps5-deluxe-edition.html  Cody – Breakout for the Amico is finally here! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/atari-is-bringing-the-former-amico-exclusive-breakout-beyond-to-pc-and-modern-consoles  Cody - Balatro WAS on the c64.  https://ko-ko74.itch.io/balatro-for-the-commodore-64-c64  Eric - There's a new gaming console designed for retro games (and it's has 70K+ pre-loaded)  https://www.pcworld.com/article/2594204/theres-a-new-gaming-console-designed-for-retro-games-and-its-has-70k-pre-loaded.html  Cody - https://johanpeitz.itch.io/ascent/devlog/882189/ascent-dx-coming-to-steam  Eric - Nintendo Switch gamers treated to free game we've been begging for (Wario Land 4)  https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/nintendo/nintendo-switch-free-game-054172-20250207  Cody – Video Game History Foundation Digital Library - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/the-video-game-history-foundation-digital-library-is-now-available-in-early-access  Eric - Atari 7800+ Console With Wireless Controller Drops to Its Lowest Price for Retro Gaming Fans  https://gizmodo.com/atari-7800-console-with-wireless-controller-drops-to-its-lowest-price-for-retro-gaming-fans-2000559172  Cody – Free Dreamcast game Dream Ride  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/dream-ride-is-a-new-micro-machines-esque-party-game-for-the-sega-dreamcast  Eric - Dream retro gaming compilation finally gets a release date – Capcom Fighting Collection 2   https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/2010004/Capcom-fighting-collection-2-game-year-release-date  Cody – Missle Command returns to the Arcades?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/missile-command-recharged-is-the-next-atari-title-heading-to-arcades  Eric – Driveloop (from Alexisms) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3183730/Driveloop/  Cody – New Jaguars Cartridges....yes please! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/atari-jaguar-mario-kart-clone-atari-karts-is-getting-a-new-limited-edition-reprint  Eric - If You Like UFO 50, I'm Begging You To Play Retro Game Challenge https://www.thegamer.com/ufo-50-play-retro-game-challenge/  Cody – Wonderland Amusements making Pinball Affordable? - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wonderlandamusements/wonderland-pinball  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/14-percent-of-north-americans-still-play-gaming-systems-released-before-2000  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 147 - Falling Blocks and Galloping Ghosts + News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 201:42


    We're back for Episode 147! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and highlight 6 Good Falling Block Puzzle Games.   7:00 - Quick Questions 39:48 - Patreon Song 45:11 - Tea Time With Tim - Amstrad Adventure 1:06:54 - Cody's Corner - Galloping Ghost 1:39:31 - News 2:39:42 - 6 Good Falling Block Games   News -     Tim – Pixel Gaiden now has a BlueSky account. Tim mostly posting on the account, a good place to keep an eye on up-and-coming battles, show release announcements, general stuff retro and beer related.  Pixel Gaiden - Retro gaming podcast (@pixelgaiden.bsky.social) — Bluesky  CODY – https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/the-scalable-video-switch-might-be-the-ultimate-av-solution-for-retro-gaming-fans  Eric - Review: Retro Fighters BattlerGC Pro - Time To Finally Retire Your GameCube's WaveBird | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/retro-fighters-battlergc-pro-time-to-finally-retire-your-gamecubes-wavebird  Tim – Shinobi has been ported to the NeoGeo by H0ffman. This is a port of the arcade version over to the NeoGeo by disassembling the arcade version to ensure all the original feel and graphics of the arcade came across. Free to download in NeoGeo and NeoGeo CD format.  https://h0ffman.itch.io/shinobi-neogeo  Cody - https://atarirepairparts.com/#!/Other-Parts/c/160952147  Eric – New Neo Geo cart by Back Bit!!! - https://store.backbit.io/product/backbit-platinum-mvs/  Tim – Super Polygon GP has new update for 2025 already! - Native SteamDeck / Linux build, Major performance upgrade, Online leaderboards added, Graphics re-styled, better track wall outlining, Difficulty rebalanced, Wall collisions made less harsh & AI upgraded  Eric - You're Not Seeing Things, PS1 Games Are Playable On GameCube | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/youre-not-seeing-things-ps1-games-are-playable-on-gamecube  Cody - https://www.retrorgb.com/japanese-to-sega-master-system-cartridge-converter.html  https://www.retrorgb.com/colecovision-to-master-system-cartridge-adapter.html  Tim –  Elite the classic space shooter and trading game is coming to the VIC20... yes that's right the VIC20. Aleksi Eeben has taken the C64 source and has ported across.  From Mark Moxon on BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/markmoxon.bsky.social/post/3lekpj6ytus2z  Video of game play  https://youtu.be/eR7df9rrbyQ?si=ED-Ki0OOKv73iohf  EventHubs: New XXL Street Fighter arcade cabinets are almost as large as the originals but not as expensive and comes with 14 games  https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2025/jan/07/street-fighter-arcade-cabinets/      Tim – New fan based Sonic game gets demo release – Sonic Galactic demo is out for Windows and Mac. Sonic Galactic is a fan-made interpretation of what a 2D-sidescrolling entry in the Sonic series could have looked like on 32-bit, 5th Generation hardware. Sporting clean, hand-pixeled backgrounds and fluid animation, the game aims for an aesthetic that pays tribute to the best of the era. Source – Sonic Galatic project on BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/sonicgalactic.bsky.social  https://sonicgalactic.github.io/index.html  Game play footage  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1lTblVODU&lc=UgwJYjfi1qgbbMovthp4AaABAg  Cody - https://myarcade.com/blogs/press-and-news/my-arcade-announces-gamestation-retro-including-bandai-namco-and-capcom-games?srsltid=AfmBOoqcuJu_eQsrFxmTq6pqRXTxa6O032NHkEbu78-6CZydWnerzUb-  Cody – Juan Martinez releases one for DOS!  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/12/alien-intruder-new-ms-dos-single-screen.html#more  Eric- From DanJ (Patreon Dude!) Dungeons And Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye! Pinball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHM0D6kHouY        Cody – News of the Weird!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/random-this-us-bakery-still-uses-a-commodore-64-for-sales-in-2024  Eric - Nintendo Switch Players Are Reporting Their New Games Have Been Replaced With...Googly Eyes - IGN  https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-players-are-reporting-their-new-games-have-been-replaced-withgoogly-eyes  Cody – Evercade Carts are going up in price.  https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/indie-heroes-collection-4/  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 146 - Best Of 2024 + Battle Of The Systems: Super Fantasy Zone (Genesis) vs Super Air Zonk - Rockabilly-Paradise (Turbo Duo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 200:17


    We're back for Episode 146! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Super Fantasy Zone (Genesis) vs Super Air Zonk - Rockabilly-Paradise (Turbo Duo)  5:36 - Quick Questions 27:26 - Patreon 22:48 - Eric's Take - Mass Media 44:36 - Best Of 2024 1:54:46 - Catching Up 2:41:27 - Battle Of The Systems   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 145 - Sharing Is Caring - 6 Good Shareware Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 179:55


    We're back for Episode 145! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Shareware Games 8:30 - Quick Questions 28:12 - Patreon 33:07 - Cody's Corner 1:00:10 - Game Show 1:16:10 - Catching Up 2:04:32 - 6 Good Shareware Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 144 - Fore! - Battle Of The Systems: Major Title (SNES) vs Human Sports Festival (PCE-CD)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 236:27


    We're back for Episode 144! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: Major Title (SNES) vs Human Sports Festival (PCE-CD)   13:30 - Quick Questions 43:08 - Patreon Song 48:04 - Eric's Take - Gaming Roadmap 2025 1:07:26 - Tea Time With Tim - The Spectrum 1:41:14 - News 2:56:08 - Battle Of The Systems: Major Title (SNES) vs Human Sports Festival (PCE-CD)   News -     CODY – VR Contra is a thing? https://www.timeextension.com/features/how-x8s-contra-super-wall-storm-is-taking-konamis-series-into-the-realm-of-vr  Tim – New all in one MiSTer board coming from Heber the makers of the Multisystem. The Multisystem 2 is coming in 2025, this will be a fully consolised board with all the connections, RAM, outputs and the FPGA all on the same board, completely plug and play. Richard and the team at Heber are working hard to bring us this new system, it will require a new enclosure design that they are starting to work on. More details to follow in the new year.    Eric - Indie Retro News: Sarah Jane Avory is working an Ultima-style RPG for the C64!  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/12/sarah-jane-avory-is-working-ultima.html  Cody – Killer NES and Genesis Shmups - https://www.brokestudio.fr/product/changeable-guardian-estique-nes/      https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/missed-zpfs-kickstarter-you-can-now-pre-order-the-promising-mega-drive-genesis-shmup-online  Tim – New Atari STE racing game now available (from the 9th of December). FASTER is an arcade style racer from Jonathan Thomas. He has previously ported Pole Position to the STE. FASTER builds on this with a similar look and feel to the aracde racer WEC Lemans. This will be released at the Silly Venture game competition on the weekend of the 6th of December and then released on the 9th.  https://youtu.be/T6nQeMhw2Es?si=hlzRHOnuTVINUs1I  Cody - Want to buy a worse TV just because? https://retrododo.com/theres-a-new-retro-themed-monitor-that-allows-you-to-play-your-games-in-monochrome/  Cody – Where was this last episode!? https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/12/tank-in-dungeon-battle-dangerous-robots.html  Eric - Fan-Made Doom 64 Dreamcast Port Now The "Definitive" Version Of The Game  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/fan-made-doom-64-dreamcast-port-now-the-definitive-version-of-the-game  Cody – Star Wars + Amiga + New Release = Really Cool! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/the-amiga-just-got-an-amazing-new-star-wars-game-made-by-fans  Cody – Gameboy Retrogame update! https://modretro.com/collections/games  Tim – Just announced coming soon in 2025, Raspberry Pi P500 all in one system with keyboard, same kind of look as the P400 but with Pi 5 internals. Also, a new Raspberry Pi monitor with 15.6″ full HD IPS panel colur and branding matching the Pi P500. The P500 coming in around $90 and the screen around $100. Pre-orders are open.  https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-500-and-raspberry-pi-monitor-on-sale-now/  CODY – Shoutout to Indie Retro News Staying in Business!  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/12/the-future-of-indieretronews-part-2.html#more  Cody – More Keyboards!? https://retrododo.com/8bitdo-announce-new-mechanical-keyboard-that-pays-homage-to-the-original-xbox/   https://retrododo.com/8bitdo-s-edition-mechanical-keyboard-review/    Eric (From Pajaco) - Pico-8 Handhled Coming? - https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=144180  Cody - More EXA-Arcadia News? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/yuzo-koshiros-genesis-shmup-earthion-is-getting-an-upgraded-arcade-release  Cody - https://retrododo.com/the-donkey-kong-country-expansion-opens-this-december-at-super-nintendo-world/  Eric (From Pajaco) - Another bit of fun news https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-game-of-the-month-2024-9-murtop/  Cody - https://ozzyouzo.itch.io/captain-barrel  Cody – NEWS OF THE WIERD! https://retrododo.com/kfc-release-new-tamagotchi-where-you-look-after-a-chicken-drumstick/  https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=kfc+tamogachi&_sacat=0&_odkw=kfc+tamogathi&_osacat=0  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/piglets-big-game-gets-compared-to-resident-evil-and-silent-hill-starts-selling-for-big-bucks  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%    

    Episode 143 - "Tanks" For The Memories - 6 Good Games With Tanks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 205:11


    We're back for Episode 143! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Tank Games 6:20 - Quick Questions 29:56 - Patreon 35:11 - Tea Time With Tim 58:30 - Catching Up 2:29:14 - 6 Good Tank Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 142 - GUNS GUNS GUNS! - Battle Of The Light Gun Games - Freedom Force (NES) vs Wanted (SMS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 158:12


    We're back for Episode 142! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems Freedom Force (NES) vs Wanted (SMS)   10:05 - Quick Questions 29:26 - Patreon Song 34:42 - Eric's Take - State Of Gaming 1:00:56 - News 1:57:32 - Battle Of The Systems Freedom Force (NES) vs Wanted (SMS)   News -     Eric – Season 2 for Playdate is happening in 2025 - https://news.play.date/news/playdate-update-oct-2024/  Cody - https://retrododo.com/8bitdo-have-opened-up-pre-orders-for-their-new-retro-108-full-size-mechanical-keyboard-range/  Tim – Penultimate +3 from TFW8B. Now being offered as an upgrade and as a full product. More room for games, the addition of a built in SD2IEC with Micro SD slot and the ability to bank switch up to 72k!  See the last photo in the link below  https://www.tfw8b.com/product/vic20-penultimate-plus-two/    Eric - Metal Slug Tactics gives turn-based strategy available now - https://www.notion.so/Metal-Slug-Tactics-gives-turn-based-strategy-a-hyper-stylized-shot-of-adrenaline-Ars-Technica-135032ac7caa810c9137e4a424b9e544  Cody - https://retrododo.com/nintendo-officially-confirms-that-the-switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible/  Eric - Wireless HORIPAD for Steam - HORI USA  https://stores.horiusa.com/hpc-055U  Cody - https://retrododo.com/modder-gets-doom-running-on-alarmo-after-5-days-of-tests/  Eric – Physical Sturmwind Editions available soon for Dreamcast  https://videogamesnewyork.com/search.php?search_query="Sturmwind"§ion=product  Cody - https://retrododo.com/alien-romulus-is-getting-a-vhs-release-for-nostalgic-film-collectors/  Eric - 36 Years After It Released, There Are So Many New Genesis Games Someone Has Built A Site To Track Them All  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/36-years-after-it-released-there-are-so-many-new-genesis-games-someone-has-built-a-site-to-track-them-all  Cody - https://retrododo.com/megaman-1-law-of-justice-is-a-new-nes-rom-hack-that-completely-revamps-the-original-game/  Eric - Next-Generation Dreamcast VMUs Are Getting An Absolutely Essential Feature   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/next-generation-dreamcast-vmus-are-getting-an-absolutely-essential-feature  Cody – NEO GEO RELATED NEWS?  https://shop.bitmapbureau.com/products/xeno-crisis-gba?srsltid=AfmBOoqnd51BKDnpU-wgOpnkS4DC0ttnXrfMb8IhvQS4NdwgRthgF6q-  https://www.pixelheart.eu/en/produit/andro-dunos-2-3ds-eur/  https://neofidstudios.itch.io/demons-of-asteborg-dx  Eric - Promising EmuDeck Machine Declared Dead After Failing To Secure Funding https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/promising-emudeck-machine-declared-dead-after-failing-to-secure-funding  Cody – News of the weird  https://retrododo.com/a-castlevania-musical-is-coming-in-2025/  https://retrododo.com/a-shinobi-movie-is-coming-from-sega-universal/  https://retrododo.com/breath-of-the-wild-ds-demake-discovered-by-aliexpress-customer/    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 141 - The Big UFO 50 Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 146:24


    We're back for Episode 141! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + UFO 50 Special! 5:22 - Quick Questions 17:52 - Patreon 33:24 - Game Show - UFO 50 1:06:54 - Catching Up 1:39:14 - 6 Good UFO 50 Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 140 - The Spooky Platformer Episode! - Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 155:36


    We're back for Episode 140! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS)   12:10 - Quick Questions 31:27 - Patreon Song 51:34 - Eric's Take - RG407V Review 1:04:00 - News 2:01:02 - Battle Of The Systems Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS) News -     Cody – https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/09/thunder-child-this-work-in-progress.html#more  Eric – Octopus Arcade Stick review: a premium fight stick with versatility to match - https://www.techradar.com/gaming/octopus-arcade-stick-review  Cody – New NeoGeo game for preorder...and more! https://www.pixelheart.eu/en/home/  Eric - Pinball Spire is a wonderful reinvention of what Pinball can be - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/pinball-spire-is-a-wonderful-reinvention-of-what-pinball-can-be/  Cody – CA Law forces online stores hand.  https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/26/24254922/california-digital-purchase-disclosure-law-ab-2426  Eric - "This Could Be Crippling" - Fake PS1 Discs Just Got Harder To Spot  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/this-could-be-crippling-fake-ps1-discs-just-got-harder-to-spot  Cody – GAIME Light gun system for Modern TV's with Time Crisis!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/time-crisis-is-coming-to-modern-tvs-thanks-to-a-plug-and-play-ai-powered-light-gun  Eric - Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo™ - Nintendo Official Site  https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo-121311/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/like-zombies-ate-my-neighbors-then-check-out-new-sega-genesis-shooter-lethal-wedding  Eric - Industry Veteran MicroProse Is Publishing Desert Strike Spiritual Successor, Cleared Hot  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/industry-veteran-microprose-is-publishing-desert-strike-spiritual-successor-cleared-hot  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/the-hit-mobile-game-geometry-dash-gets-impressive-fan-demake-for-nes  Eric - The MSX2 Shooter 'Undeadline' Is Heading To Nintendo Switch  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/the-msx2-shooter-undeadline-is-heading-to-nintendo-switch  Eric - NES expansion port receives its first peripheral after 39 years, a Bluetooth hub  https://www.techspot.com/news/105109-nes-expansion-port-receives-first-peripheral-after-39.html    Cody - NEWS OF THE WEIRD -   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/square-enix-announces-sega-genesis-saturn-and-dreamcast-die-cast-miniatures  https://retrododo.com/green-day-to-launch-old-dookie-tracks-on-a-game-boy-cartridge-limited-to-25/    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 139 - Roguecraft Amiga-Style! + Spatter (Arcade) vs Fantasy Zone The Maze (Master System)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 229:22


    We're back for Episode 139! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Spatter (Arcade) vs Fantasy Zone The Maze (Master System) 7:59 - Quick Questions 37:54 - Patreon 41:58 - Eric's Take - LAN Party 2000! 1:24:30 - Game Show 1:47:30 - Catching Up 3:10:12 - Battle Of The Systems: Spatter (Arcade) vs Fantasy Zone The Maze (Master System)   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 138 - Cody's Wishlist And Fast Food Burgers + 6 Good Atari 2600 Games Past And Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 217:14


    We're back for Episode 138! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + 6 Good Atari 2600 Games Past and Present   7:40 - Quick Questions 22:55 - Patreon Song 27:58 - Tea Time With Tim 51:00-  Cody's Corner - Wishlist 1:18:36 - News 2:40:40 - 6 Good Atari 2600 Games Past And Present News -     Cody – https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/this-kingrs-quest-vi-demake-took-18-years-to-produce-and-is-free-to-download  Eric – Gimmick! 2 now released! - https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/gimmick-2-switch/  https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gimmick-2-is-out-now-which-is-great-news-for-fans-of-difficult-platformers-starring-fun-lil-green-guys    Cody – https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/gamestop-announces-launch-of-new-retro-gamestop-stores  Eric - The Atari 7800+ Looks Just Like the Long-Forgotten Console, but Now With Games Worth Playing  https://gizmodo.com/the-atari-7800-looks-just-like-the-long-forgotten-console-but-now-with-games-worth-playing-2000489005  Tim – (Another) New ZX Spectrum 48k has been shown as listed in the giant toy store in the UK “Smyths” listed as “The Spectrum” it appears to be a recreation of the old rubber key wonder with a fully working keyboard, will load games from USB along with the 48 games included, some of the highlights are likes of Manic Minder, Wheelie, Head Over Heels, Trashman and Technician Ted. Its currently listed with a release date of 22 November with a retail price of £89.99. There is no official sign of this as of writing this but here is the listing:  https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gaming-and-tech/retro-gaming/the-spectrum/p/243333  Cody – Apparently Borderlands 3 Sucks?  Tim & Eric – Flippy Drive from Team OffBroadway is a solderless ODE for the Gamecube that has been in the making for a while. Its now officially available to back on the crowdsupply website. You can back the FlippyDrive and get one for $38 plus $8 shipping. You have to get in quick as this ends on the 3rd of October and then will ship it claimes early in January 2025.  https://www.crowdsupply.com/team-offbroadway/flippydrive  Cody – Mister CD-i Core https://www.retrorgb.com/misterfpga-news-cd-i-core-amiga-cd32-retro-game-ads-twin-cobra-more.html  Tim – JellyLoad from The Future Was 8 Bit – A new and totally silly way to load games on your VIC20 has hit the sceene. Rod has put together a series of light snesors in a 3D printed case that hook up to the user port on the VIC20. Games are loaded by fixing the sensor pack on the screen and playing back specially recorded YouTube videos with a small box of flashing lights that the sensor picks up, you have a receiver program that you load up first on the VIC20 and it then picks up the light pulses and turns that in to 1's and 0's. More details on catching up next episode.  Video  Eric - 8BitDo's Nintendo-Inspired Retro Gaming Keyboards Are Only $60 Right Now - GameSpot  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/8bitdos-nintendo-inspired-retro-gaming-keyboards-are-only-60-right-now/1100-6524900/  Cody – Evercade Update  https://evercade.co.uk/press-release/press-release-evercade-announces-legacy-of-kain-cartridge-collection-with-crystal-dynamics-featuring-the-classic-dark-fantasy-titles-blood-omen-legacy-of-kain-and-legacy-of-kain-soul-reaver/  Eric - Anbernic Reveals Another Game Boy-Style Handheld, The RG406V | Time Extension – Play PS2, Dreamcast era games on handheld.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/09/anbernic-reveals-another-game-boy-style-handheld-the-rg406v  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/taito-egret-ii-mini-arcade-memories-vol-3-line-up-announced  Eric - A Classic Sega Dreamcast Series is Making a Comeback  https://gamerant.com/tokyo-xtreme-racer-classic-sega-dreamcast-series-comeback/  Cody - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/roguelike/after-16-years-the-og-indie-roguelike-spelunky-has-just-hit-its-final-form-with-an-official-demake-for-a-42-year-old-8-bit-gaming-machine/  Eric - Taito's Chase H.Q. Spin-Off 'Crime City' Is Getting An (Unofficial) Mega Drive / Genesis Port | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/taitos-chase-h-q-spin-off-crime-city-is-getting-an-unofficial-mega-drive-genesis-port  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/snow-bros-wonderland-gets-worldwide-release-this-november  Eric – Emudeck  https://overkill.wtf/emudeck-announce-emudeck-machine-hardware/  Cody – From the makers of Donut Dodo.....Looney Landers! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3169660/Looney_Landers/  Cody – Another AMIGA? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/super-skidmarks-comes-pre-loaded-on-the-amiga-a600gs  NEWS OF THE WeiRD  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/man-sets-record-for-most-gaming-consoles-connected-to-a-single-tv  https://limitedrungames.com/collections/sega-dreamcast-anniversary-collection  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/super-mario-bros-cd-is-a-new-rom-hack-inspired-by-a-console-that-doesnt-exist  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/after-40-years-in-the-industry-elite-systems-launches-ebay-for-game-ip  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram) and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 137 - Gameshow: Two-Word McGillicuddy + 6 Good Air Combat Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 195:01


    We're back for Episode 137! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Air Combat Games 3:48 - Quick Questions 24:15 - Patreon 28:50 - Eric's Take  55:16 - Game Show 1:25:22 - Catching Up 2:29:56 - 6 Good Air Combat Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 136 - Club Hadouken - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 202:43


    We're back for Episode 136! In this episode Cody. Tim, and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)   8:54 - Quick Questions 25:48 - Patreon Song 30:25 - Tea Time With Tim - Aliexpress 55:01-  Cody's Corner - Masterpiece Theatre 1:13:30 - News 2:29:56 - Battle Of The Systems - Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins (PSP) vs Kirby Superstar Ultra (DS)   News: Cody – Full fledged Next Shmup!  https://luckyredfish.com/tx-1696-is-out-and-available-to-purchase-now/  Tim – ROMhacking.net Moves to News Only, Database and File Archive Released to Internet Archive – end of updates and new additions to the website. All files being moved to Internet Archive.  See post 01 August 2024 7:32PM EST - https://www.romhacking.net/  Eric - Game Informer to Shut Down After 33 Years - IGN  https://www.ign.com/articles/game-informer-to-shut-down-after-33-years  Cody – Halloween Themed NES Title! https://kn56k.itch.io/mischief-castle  Tim – New C64 game - Mineshaft Gap is a real-time strategy game for the C64 where you control up to 32 independent bunker dwellers in their strive for a better future.  https://drmortalwombat.itch.io/mineshaft-gap  Eric - Heber MultiPi Raspberry Pi CM Kit | RetroRGB  https://www.retrorgb.com/heber-multipi-raspberry-pi-cm-kit.html  Cody – This is my style of New C64 Game!  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/07/drip-2-sequel-another-commodore-64-game.html#more  Tim – SPGP – Super Polygon Grand Prix by Rozz Games is now in early access on Steam – this long-awaited game has been long shown in development on Twitter, now finally available to purchase on Steam on early access. This is the spiritual successor to Virtua Racing.  https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Rozz%20Games&snr=1_5_9__2000  Eric - Open Source Genesis Everdrive | RetroRGB  https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-genesis-everdrive.html  Cody - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xboxera/console-wars-the-card-game    Eric - Coleco Arcade Machine  https://www.coleco.vision/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-931vjdvhyRFWAAO1mgJhnWrPsPc4_dDo_xsOl6QN5qtqfQxwK38phwBu3B1MW4kRjLw4mtPg_wWW3NyvN2_YtMwsCj_A&_hsmi=317468035&utm_content=317468035&utm_source=hs_email  Cody – Retro Filters I can get behind...maybe... https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/08/this-retroarch-audio-filter-makes-your-games-sound-crappy-just-like-you-remember-them   Eric - BurgerTime Is The Latest Classic To Join The Quarter Arcades Range | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/burgertime-is-the-latest-classic-to-join-the-quarter-arcades-range  Cody – Where did ModRetro Come From?  https://modretro.com/products/patchy-matchy  Eric - Has Your SNES Pad Seen Better Days? Don't Worry, A Fix Is Coming | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/has-your-snes-pad-seen-better-days-dont-worry-a-fix-is-coming  Cody – New Evercade Title?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/the-bitmap-brothers-collection-2-brings-amiga-classics-to-evercade  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 135 - Das Flipperhaus! + Tetris Attack (SNES) vs Megapanel (Megadrive)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 186:28


    We're back for Episode 135! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Tetris Attack (SNES) vs Megapanel (Megadrive) 4:30 - Quick Questions 29:49 - Patreon 34:21 - Eric's Take - Catching Up With Clover 1:04:06 - Game Show 1:25:16 - Catching Up 2:28:51 - Tetris Attack (SNES) vs Megapanel (Megadrive)   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 134 - Rad Racing Shenanigans + 6 Good ROM Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 154:27


    We're back for Episode 134! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + 6 Good ROM Hacks   11:20 - Quick Questions 33:13 - Patreon Song 37:44 - Tea Time With Tim - Rad Racing 50:30 -  Cody's Corner - Masterpiece Theatre 1:02:20 - News 1:48:48 - 6 Good ROM Hacks   News: Cody - https://retrododo.com/this-one-button-handheld-is-the-most-adorable-console-weve-ever-seen/  Eric - MiSTer FPGA Now Supports The Sinden Light Gun https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/mister-fpga-now-supports-the-sinden-light-gun  Cody – Fun Fact – Danny Trejos favorite game is ANimal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch.  https://x.com/officialDannyT/status/1810344789097000974    Eric - Jaw-Dropping SNES Mod Fixes One Of The Console's Biggest Problems  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/jaw-dropping-snes-mod-fixes-one-of-the-consoles-biggest-problems  Cody - https://retrododo.com/atari-and-technos-super-pocket-consoles/  Eric - Neptune  https://www.levelup.com/en/news/793720/A-neverreleased-SEGA-console-will-hit-the-market-thanks-to-a-Brazilian-company  Cody – NEWS OF THE WEIRD!  https://retrododo.com/super-charge-bros-is-the-wireless-charging-system-your-phone-deserves/  https://www.play-asia.com/dance-dance-revolution-classic-mini-english-cover/13/70h8mh  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/random-this-is-one-device-doom-should-never-have-been-ported-to    Eric - Sega Allegedly Developing Jet Set Radio Remake as Screenshots and Gameplay Surfaces https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-allegedly-developing-jet-set-radio-remake-as-screenshots-and-gameplay-surfaces  Eric - Supersega FPGA system aims to hardware emulate half a dozen SEGA systems including SEGA Saturn and SEGA Dreamcast   https://www.notebookcheck.net/Supersega-FPGA-system-aims-to-hardware-emulate-half-a-dozen-SEGA-systems-including-SEGA-Saturn-and-SEGA-Dreamcast.855047.0.html  Eric - SEGA: New Crazy Taxi is open world, massively multiplayer, & set in West Coast  https://mynintendonews.com/2024/07/01/sega-new-crazy-taxi-is-open-world-massively-multiplayer-set-in-west-coast/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/ataris-super-asteroids-and-missile-command-are-being-reissued-for-lynx  Eric - Yars Rising is equal parts Metroidvania and love letter to 51 years of Atari history, and a boss fight against a ... https://www.gamesradar.com/games/platformer/yars-rising-is-equal-parts-metroidvania-and-love-letter-to-51-years-of-atari-history-and-a-boss-fight-against-a-supervillain-named-missile-commander-sold-me/  Tim – Kung Fu Flash – If like me you have not checked for KFF updates in a while, there has been a few updates in the last couple of months, nothing major, but to keep your KFF up to date we are now on version 1.51, get the upd file from Kim's Github site, latest build now has support for the MACH 5 cartridge.  https://github.com/KimJorgensen/KungFuFlash/releases  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/castlevania-revamped-fuses-classicvania-with-metroidvania  Cody – Neptune and New 32x game? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/07/resurrected-sega-neptune-console-gets-its-first-exclusive-sword-of-the-apocalypse    Tim – Just a reminder that Roguecraft is now available for pre-order from the wonderful developers BadgerPunch software and Thalamus Digital. There are several versions and if it's anything like H0ffmans release Cecconoid thats now sold out, you want to get in there soon! Head on over to thalamus.shop to pre order soon.  https://www.thalamus.shop/product/roguecraft-amiga  Cody – Amico Update sent out.    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 133 - Dream A Little Dream - 6 Good Games About Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 225:50


    We're back for Episode 133! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games About Dreams 4:48 - Quick Questions 25:52 - Patreon 30:38 - Eric's Take - Memories Of Street Fighter II 1:00:28 - Masterpiece Theatre 1:14:50 - Catching Up 2:43:32 - 6 Good Games About Dreams   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 132 - Street Fighter Wants Cody's Love + Sled Storm vs. Wave Race 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 177:47


    We're back for Episode 132! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: Sled Storm (PS1) vs. Wave Race 64 (N64) 5:57 - Quick Questions 31:58 - Patreon Song 36:34 - Tea Time With Tim - Neo Geo Part 2 47:48 -  Cody's Corner - The Second $100 1:15:40 - News 2:15:02 - Battle Of The Systems: Sled Storm (PS1)  vs. Wave Race 64 (N64) News -     Tim – More Evercade news – The mysterious Evercade Alpha that was announced a little while ago has been revealed and is actually going to be a Bartop small arcade cab. Two versions have been announced with Capcom games included. One is a Street Fighter Collection and the other being MegaMan. It also has two cartridge parts on the front so you can load up any Evercade cartridge and play using the built screen and joystick, pre orders should be open now.  https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/  Cody - https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/05/aliens-neoplasma-ii-sequel-to-amazing.html#more  Eric - This Playdate Mod Solves The Handheld's Biggest Failing | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/this-playdate-mod-solves-the-handhelds-biggest-failing  Tim – Atari now owns Intellivision, yes thats right in the match up that no one would have ever predicted, Atari has purchased the rights to Intellivision. However, they have not purchased the rights to the vapourware console the Amico.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/atari-purchases-the-intellivision-brand-but-not-the-delayed-amico-console  Cody – Exciting new 9 key! And buttons!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4QC8R4P?tag=timeextension-20&th=1  https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-keyboard-extensions?variant=44141790068913  Tim – PacMan RX – Freind of the show and all-round coding legend HappyCoding has created this faithful port of PacMan to the ZX Spectrum. Available now on his itch.io website.  https://happycodingzx.itch.io/pacman-rx  Cody - https://retrododo.com/super-mario-kart-fan-made-expansion-gives-us-brand-new-levels-to-play-32-years-later/  Tim – Tony Montezuma's Gold is a new C64 amazing Monochrome platformer gets a launch early June so should be available by the time you're listening to this. This game promises to be characterful and charming. Developed and published by Monochrome Productions this looks set to be a C64 instant classic with physical versions to be available soon.  https://monochrome-productions.itch.io/tony  Eric - This Actually Playable LEGO Tetris Set Celebrates the Digital Game's 40th Anniversary https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/05/17/this-actually-playable-lego-tetris-set-celebrates-the-digital-games-40th-anniversary/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/turn-your-wonderswan-color-into-a-home-console-with-this-new-kit  Eric – Flippydrive update – Now FlippyDrive will be available in Q2 2024 for $38 – small batch released as beta and I FAILED to get in fast enough.  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/usb-to-3do-ode-a-usd60-gateway-to-interactive-multiplayer-bliss  Eric – Tenjutsu – From Devolver - Tenjutsu is a jujutsu-inspired action roguelite from Sébastien Benard, lead designer of Dead Cells - https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/06/07/tenjutsu-is-a-martial-arts-roguelite-from-the-designer-of-dead-cells  Eric - Alien Abduction! Is A New Atari 2600 Cart From Activision Legends - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/alien-abduction-is-a-new-atari-2600-cart-from-activision-legends  Eric - Super-Rare Saturn Shmup Blast Wind Gets English Patch | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/super-rare-saturn-shmup-blast-wind-gets-english-patch  Cody – Capcoms Unreleased 8 Bit Shooter https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/06/check-out-capcoms-bizarre-unreleased-vulgus-sequel-titan-warriors    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 131 - Tim's Better Gameshow + 6 Good Capcom-Konami 8-Bit Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 205:08


    We're back for Episode 131! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Capcom-Konami 8-Bit Games 2:56 - Quick Questions 23:28 - Patreon 27:38 - Eric's Take - Catching Up With The Sega Saturn 50:46 - Game Show 1:31:26 - Catching Up 2:45:30 - 6 Good Capcom-Konami 8 Bit Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 130 - Emus and Evercades + Flying Hero (SNES) vs Toy Shop Boys (PCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 190:07


    We're back for Episode 130! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: Flying Hero (SNES) vs Toy Shop Boys (PCE) 8:00 - Quick Questions 23:01 - Patreon Song 27:12 - Tea Time With Tim - The Problem With Idle Hands 50:02 -  Cody's Corner - Games By Locomolito 1:20:36 - News 2:33:35 - Battle Of The Systems: Flying Hero (SNES) vs Toy Shop Boys (PCE) News -     (Cody) -  Evercade announcements...   The Evercade GigaCart! https://evercade.co.uk/introducing-giga-cart/  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/thalamus-collection-1-announced-for-evercade-consoles  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/tomb-raider-giga-cart-confirmed-for-evercade-more-crystal-dynamics-collections-coming  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/evercade-exp-r-and-evercade-vs-r-consoles-launch-this-july  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/evercade-alpha-listing-hints-at-new-hardware-in-2024    (Tim) Emus Massive Hunt! New game from Hewco (Pumpkid & Cheesy Trials) co designed and published by Rob Hull from TFW8B for the VIC20 with 35k.  Help the Emu traverse the Pink Windmill. But watch out its been taken over by all kinds of monsters! In this platformer you have to collect items, along with special strategic items to help you escape, like a snorkel to help you walk underwater. Also, you need to collect three coulored keys along the way. Grab a copy from TFW8B for only £4.99 and help Emu escape the Pink Windmill (Cody, YouTube video in link below at the bottom of the page)  https://www.tfw8b.com/product/emh-vic20-35k/  (Eric) - Summercart64 and Saroo - https://summercart64.dev/      https://www.retrorgb.com/should-you-buy-a-saroo-saturn-flash-cart.html  (Cody) - New MSX Fishing Title!  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/04/trucho-lets-go-fishing-in-this-new-msx.html  (Tim) Lost arcade port of Donkey Kong Jnr by Atarisoft for the BBC Micro has now been discovered. You can find out more about this and download the game itself over at the awesome Games that Weren't website. The Beeb did get a version called Killer Gorilla but this was a licensed port that never made it. More details here:  https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2024/04/donkey-kong-jnr/  (Eric) Dead Cells dev's new Prince of Persia roguelike is a must-play  https://www.pcgamesn.com/the-rogue-prince-of-persia/preview  (Cody) - Project Neon Neo Geo Game - https://fullset.io/collections/project-neon/products/project-neon-aes-standard-edition-preorder  (Tim) Fantastic ZX Spectrum & MSX shooter from Retroworks – Genesis : Dawn of a new day. This side scrolling shooter has been recently released to itch.io. I've played it and will be talking about it on episode 131 in catching up. At the moment the Speccy version comes as a +3 Disk file, however this runs perfectly on the Next!  https://retroworks.itch.io/genesis-dawn-of-a-new-day  http://retroworks.es/php/game_en.php?id=8  (Eric) Mega Drive Mini 2 Cyber Stick Is Getting A Gun Attachment That's Perfect For Operation Wolf | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/mega-drive-mini-2-cyber-stick-is-getting-a-gun-attachment-thats-perfect-for-operation-wolf  (Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/3-new-atari-2600-games-have-been-found-and-dumped  (Tim) Everyone wants to mimic that mouse! Thanks to Steamboat Mickey releasing in to the public domain Sloanysoft has delivered a mashup of one of the most popular and well known ZX Spectrum games Jet Set Willy and Steamboat Mickey to bring us a charming new platformer with a black and white theme with a recreation of the title music for the Spectrum with 48k RAM. Check out sloanysoft.itch.io to download and play it on your rubber key wonder or on your Next, dont forget to throw them a few bucks for their work if you enjoy it!  https://sloanysoft.itch.io/willie  (Eric) Anbernic RG28XX: New pocket-sized retro gaming handheld released for under $50 https://www.notebookcheck.net/Anbernic-RG28XX-New-pocket-sized-retro-gaming-handheld-released-for-under-50.831281.0.html  GBA SP inspired Anbernic  https://gbatemp.net/threads/anbernic-reveals-the-rg35xxsp-a-gba-sp-inspired-retro-handheld.655641/  (Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/the-processor-used-in-pac-man-is-being-discontinued-48-years-after-it-launched  (Eric) Pacific Rim Pinball  Pinball FX - Official Pacific Rim Pinball Announcement Trailer - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_4LdgnHJig  (Eric) Time Extension: The Cost Of Owning A MiSTer FPGA Is About To Come Down Dramatically  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/the-cost-of-owning-a-mister-fpga-is-about-to-come-down-dramatically  (Cody) News of the Weird!  Atari News!  https://gfuel.com/products/atari-2600  7-11 and Tetris Team up! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/you-can-now-play-tetris-on-a-slurpee-cup  (Eric) Limited Run Games Apologises For Shipping 3DO Games On CD-Rs | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/limited-run-games-apologises-for-shipping-3do-games-on-cd-rs  (Cody) MSXdev24 Compo is back on! https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/05/princess-palomas-rescue-first-entry-in.html#more  (Eric) SNES Multi-Out Breakout Box | RetroRGB  https://www.retrorgb.com/snes-multi-out-breakout-box.html  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 129 - AI Gameshow Takeover + 6 Good "Play This Not That" Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 192:16


    We're back for Episode 129! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good "Play This Not That" Games   Episode Guide 4:30 - Quick Questions 38:15 - Patreon 42:30 - Tea Time With Tim 1:03:45 - Gameshow 1:41:48 - Catching Up 2:35:40- 6 Good "Play This Not That" Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 128 - Straight Outta Left Field, It's Battle Of The 8-Bit Baseball Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 197:57


    We're back for Episode 128! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: R.B.I. Baseball (NES) vs Great Baseball (SMS) 8:00 - Quick Questions 26:16 - Patreon Song 30:30 - Eric's Take - Path Not Taken 53:05 -  Cody's Corner 1:38:26 - News 2:25:20 - Battle Of The Systems: R.B.I. Baseball (NES) vs Great Baseball (SMS) News -     (Cody) Sams Journey on NES is out! https://www.knightsofbytes.games/samsjourney/nes#buy  (Eric) - "Tap To Play" NFC Tags Give MiSTer FPGA A Much-Needed Physical Connection - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/tap-to-play-nfc-tags-give-mister-fpga-a-much-needed-physical-connection  (Cody) Harharagon for the C64 - https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/03/harharagon-another-fabulous-commodore.html#more  (Eric) New ROM Hack Makes One Of The Best Pinball Games Even Better - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/new-rom-hack-makes-one-of-the-best-pinball-games-even-better  (Cody) Good Kniight C64 https://psytronik.itch.io/good-kniight  (Eric) - 8BitDo's latest retro keyboard is an ode to the Commodore 64 - https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/28/24113566/8bitdo-commodore-64-retro-mechanical-keyboard-specs-release-date-price-features    (Cody) You can still buy Ice Cold Beer! https://avscompanies.com/product/retro-arcade-ice-cold-beer  (Cody) Orb of Aeternum by Johan Peitz https://johanpeitz.itch.io/orb-of-aeternum  (Eric) - A physical Balatro deck exists - https://www.pcgamesn.com/balatro/physical-deck  (Eric) - Void Bastards is rustling up a space-western sequel    - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/well-toot-my-lizards-void-bastards-is-rustling-up-a-space-western-sequel  (Cody)) Handheld Pinball....how?  https://retrododo.com/flipongo/  (Eric) - Dwarf Fortress Game Devs Reveal What's Next For Them After The Game's Sudden Success - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dwarf-fortress-game-devs-reveal-whats-next-for-them-after-the-games-sudden-success/1100-6522418/  (Cody) New Mario Kart...or not? https://retrododo.com/lego-mario-kart/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/demons-of-asteborg-is-being-remade-for-gba-and-neo-geo  (Cody) Hows Atari Doing? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/ataris-retro-racer-neosprint-roars-its-way-onto-pc-and-consoles-this-summer  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/new-book-seeing-red-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-nintendos-virtual-boy  (Cody) The ATARI 400 Mini is out.  (Cody) Tiny Tires! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/tiny-tires-is-the-micro-machines-successor-weve-always-wanted  (Cody) Didn't know this Neo Geo Game existed... https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/neo-geo-medieval-casino-title-knights-chance-is-getting-a-new-physical-release  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Andrew, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 127 - Yeti - Real And Reviewed + 6 Good Arcade Exclusives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 208:43


    We're back for Episode 127! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Arcade Exclusives   Episode Guide 7:00 - Quick Questions 27:40 - Patreon 33:22 - Cody's Corner - Yeti Mountain 57:06 - Gameshow 1:13:23 - Catching Up 2:43:44- 6 Good Arcade Exclusives   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 126 - F1 Racing And Guns, Guns, Guns! + Battle Of The Systems 16 Bit Ninja Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 201:12


    We're back for Episode 126! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (1989 – Genesis) vs. The Ninja Warriors (1990 – SNES) - Battle Of Side Scrolling Ninja Games We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 8:24 - Quick Questions 25:42- Patreon Song 31:16 - Eric's Take - Sinden light Gun 53:20 - Tea Time With Tim - F1 Racing Games 1:19:45 Feedback 1:39:20 - News 2:18:42 -  Battle Of The Systems: Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (1989 – Genesis) vs. The Ninja Warriors (1990 – SNES) - Battle Of Side Scrolling Ninja Games   News (Tim) - Head over Heels Spectrum Next  - Kickstarter 2 Next owners can now download their copy of the game from the Rusty Pixels website using your backer email address. The full version for everyone else on digital download maybe by the time this episode is out. There will also be a physical version realeased soon  https://www.rustypixels.uk/product/head-over-heels-digital/   (Eric) - Borderlands Movie - https://borderlands.movie  (cody) New JRPG to be released on everything https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/jrpg-breath-of-thunder-could-come-to-the-jaguar-saturn-n64-and-reads-notes-virtual-boy  (Tim) - Orthros MCS (Multi Cart Supergun) Neo Geo consoliser. Not new as such but new consoleiser kit for the MVS NeoGeo. Thanks to MadLittlePixel YouTube Channel.  https://www.orthros.fr/shop?store-page=***LIMITED-OFFER-FREE-SHIPPING***-MCS-01-CONSOLIZER-KIT-REGULAR-PREORDER-p592388336  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exbbvPUGw9c  (Eric) - Balatro and it's “mysterious” creator - https://www.gamesradar.com/exploring-balatros-hype-its-ingenious-twists-on-poker-and-its-mysterious-creator/  (Cody) Jeff Mintner collection?  Interactive Documentary? Brilliant!  Mar 13th https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/upcoming-jeff-minter-collection-will-resurrect-a-cancelled-90s-console   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/upcoming-jeff-minter-collection-will-resurrect-a-cancelled-90s-console  (Tim) - The Great Giana Sisters C64 and Amiga Super Mario inspired platformer makes its Commodore Plus/4 appearance. (From Indie Retro News)  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/03/the-great-giana-sisters-arrives-on.html#more  (Eric) After 21 years trapped in a $300 GBA cart, one of the greatest cult classic platformers ever made is getting a modern re-release - https://www.gamesradar.com/after-21-years-trapped-in-a-dollar300-gba-cart-one-of-the-greatest-cult-classic-platformers-ever-made-is-getting-a-modern-re-release/  (Cody) PSP GO is a Go once again! https://geniusgamemods.com/products/psp-go-micro-sd-memory-card-adapter-kit  (Tim) Night Kight for Spectrum Next - now available as a physical release.  David Saphier has converted this to the Next based on the awesome MSX game written by the awesome Juan J. Martinez. This was also included as a stretch goal on the KS2 SD card. You can order it from We Are Spectrum Pprogrammers site where they also have some physical releases for the Next available  https://wearespectrumprogrammers.com/product/night-knight/  (Eric) Best selling Nintendo games per console - https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1ay1mc6/best_selling_games_on_each_nintendo_console/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3  (Cody) For only $25, you too could be watching movies on your Atari 2600!  https://hackaday.com/2024/02/23/moviecart-plays-videos-on-the-atari-2600/  (Eric) - Uncrank'd - Playdate magazine - https://xanialasagna.storenvy.com/products/36681441-uncrank-d-magazine-issue-1-print-batch2  (Cody) Why didnt we think of this sooner.  3DS Virtual Boy Emulation! https://www.retrorgb.com/virtual-boy-emulation-finally-arrives-on-3ds.html  (Eric) 3DS Emulator Citra Is Dead, Along With Switch Emulator Yuzu - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/3ds-emulator-citra-is-dead-along-with-switch-emulator-yuzu  (Cody) Bitmap Bureau Collection https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/bitmap-bureau-collection-includes-xeno-crisis-battle-axe-and-final-vendetta    (Eric) Old School Rally - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/colin-mcrae-and-sega-rally-fans-take-note-this-ps1-style-racer-looks-amazing  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 125 - Is The Playdate Crank A Gimmick? + 6 Good Games To Play On The Spectrum Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 183:32


    We're back for Episode 125! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games To Play On The Spectrum Next   Episode Guide 5:22 - Quick Questions 23:58 - Patreon 28:36 - Eric's Take - Playdate 1:14:52 - Coffee Talk 1:48:00 - Catching Up 2:27:20- 6 Good Games To Play On The Spectrum Next Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 124 - Our Origin Stories + War Room (Colecovision) vs. Bomb Squad (Intellivision)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 192:11


    We're back for Episode 124! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: War Room (Colecovision) vs. Bomb Squad (Intellivision) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 5:57 - Quick Questions 25:15- Patreon Song 29:52 - Tea Time With Tim - Distributors 42:44 - Cody's Corner - Gravitar Recharged 1:07:56 - News 2:18:42 -  Battle Of The Systems: War Room (Colecovision) vs. Bomb Squad (Intellivision) News -     Cody – Famicom Disk System Games on your NES?! https://www.muramasaentertainment.com/product/muramasa-disk-system-cartridge-and-disk-exp-adapter/  Eric - Hot Dog Controller  https://kotaku.com/switch-controller-hotdog-weiner-oscar-myer-food-kraft-1851208962  Tim - (From Time Extension) Insert Coin clothing line has added new Sega Items coming soon. Licenced TShirts for Crazy Taxi, Monkey Ball and one of their existing lines a very cool long sleve top from Grand Turismo for the High Speed Ring.  https://www.insertcoinclothing.com/t-shirts/  Eric - Several European retailers are reportedly no longer stocking physical Xbox games | VGC  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/several-european-retailers-are-reportedly-no-longer-stocking-physical-xbox-games/  48kRAM — 01/29/2024 6:23 PM  Pardon the SPAM, but...it's live! Once again, it's time for that most ridiculous of game jams: The 10-Line BASIC Games Contest! https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/copy-of-rules    Cody - New Products From Atari!  https://atari.com/collections/atari-2600-plus  Eric - Pocketpair has a new co-op Metroidvania roguelike that rips off Dead Cells way harder than Palworld ever copied Pokemon, and its Steam Next Fest demo is awesome | GamesRadar+  https://www.gamesradar.com/pocketpair-has-a-new-co-op-metroidvania-roguelike-that-rips-off-dead-cells-way-harder-than-palworld-ever-copied-pokemon-and-its-steam-next-fest-demo-is-awesome/  Tim -    Cody – Contra Operation Galuga?Wayforward! https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/  Eric - Exact Perfect Collection For X68000 Review (Sharp X68000) | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/x68000/exact-perfect-collection-for-x68000    Cody – Would you buy a new Sega Neptune? - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/were-one-step-closer-to-a-new-sega-neptune-console  Eric - Amiga and Atari platformer  https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/02/tony-enjoyable-amiga-and-c64-platformer.html      Cody -  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/retro-bit-bringing-snes-cult-classic-majy-king-of-demons-to-the-west-for-the-first-time  Eric - Atari Gamestation Portable  https://www.creativebloq.com/news/atari-gamestation-portable    Cody – Sega AI?  What is this system and how can I emulate it now?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/sega-ai-one-of-the-companys-rarest-systems-just-got-preserved-online  Eric - NES Modders Fix The "Sin" Committed By Nintendo 39 Years Ago | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/nes-modders-fix-the-sin-committed-by-nintendo-39-years-ago  Eric - The Nintendo Switch Is on the Verge of Making Console History  https://www.inverse.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-is-on-the-verge-of-making-history  Eric - CRKD's follow-up to the Nitro Deck is the NES-style Neo S controller  https://www.engadget.com/crkds-follow-up-to-the-nitro-deck-is-the-nes-style-neo-s-controller-211222823.html  Eric - Dead Cells news  https://www.ign.com/articles/after-over-5-years-of-support-the-developers-of-dead-cells-are-finally-moving-on  Eric - Atari 400 miningames list  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/full-atari-400-mini-game-list-revealed  Cody - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/13/24071704/playdate-preorders-sales-new-countries  Eric - Watch out Switch 2 — Sony could finally be making a new PlayStation handheld | Tom's Guide  https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/watch-out-switch-2-sony-could-finally-be-making-a-new-playstation-handheld  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%      

    Episode 123 - Fun With Floaters + 6 Good Bomberman Style Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 207:12


    We're back for Episode 123! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Bomberman Style Games.   Episode Guide 5:04 - Quick Questions 35:50 - Patreon 41:07 - Cody's Corner 1:08:02 - Game Show 1:27:56 - Catching Up 2:34:20- 6 Good Bomberman Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 122 - A Bounty Of SD Card Solutions + Gradius 3 (SNES) vs. Thunderforce III (Genesis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 181:00


    We're back for Episode 122! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Gradius 3 (SNES) vs. Thunderforce III (Genesis) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 8:38 - Quick Questions 36:18 - Patreon Song 41:33 - Eric's Take - State Of Gaming 2024 1:02:02 - Tea Time With Tim - Switch 2  1:18:30 - News 2:16:06 -  Battle Of The Systems: Gradius 3 (SNES) vs. Thunderforce III (Genesis) News -     (cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/mobile-fc-creation-kit-turns-the-nintendo-famicom-into-a-handheld  (Eric) New Shooter Looks Like Cuphead Meets Doom - https://kotaku.com/fps-retro-cartoon-shooter-mouse-new-trailer-gameplay-1851093499  (Tim) - New Ultimate 64 / Ultimante 1541 Firmware – Major update with network / internet capability, Assembley 64 online game database instant game search, download and run the game. Control C64 from webinterface via browser upload and run games also REST API.  https://ultimate64.com/Firmware  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/evercades-indie-heroes-collection-3-arrives-early-next-year  (Eric) - World's First Flash Cart for Nintendo Switch Unveiled - https://isp.page/news/hackers-appear-to-have-created-a-working-switch-flash-cart/#gsc.tab=0  (Tim) - Thrust, the classic Gravitar style game famously released for the C64 with legendary music by Rob Hubbard a previously unlreased DOS version has now been found and has been made available by Frank Gasking over at Games That Weren't.   https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2023/09/thrust/    (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/amiga-mini-the-a500-gets-new-firmware-and-a-free-game  (Eric) Castlevania SON on Saturn patched and updated - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/saturn-fans-can-now-play-the-ultimate-version-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night  (Tim) Forest Saver - Save the Trees in this new Commodore 64 game by INTOINSIDE  https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/12/forest-saver-save-trees-in-this-new.html  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/atari-owns-almost-half-of-polymega-maker-playmaji  (Eric) - New Gamecube ODE drive – Flippydrive (solderless) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/usd38-flippydrive-ode-lets-you-keep-your-gamecubes-optical-drive  (Cody https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/a-new-shenmue-fangame-dreams-of-saturn-has-released-just-in-time-for-christmas  (Eric) Kid beats Tetris - https://www.popsci.com/technology/tetris-beat-kill-screen/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/check-out-these-sega-dreamcast-and-mega-drive-wireless-headphones  (Eric) - Hyperkin's Portable Genesis / Mega Drive Docks Like A Nintendo Switch - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/hyperkins-portable-genesis-mega-drive-docks-like-a-nintendo-switch  (Cody)- https://www.gamecrate.com/hidden-disc-booting-function-in-alien-resurrection-ps1-game-revealed-after-over-20-years  (Eric) - Earthbound 30th Anniversary - https://gamerant.com/earthbound-30th-anniversary-nintendo-celebration-plans-what/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/sinden-light-gun-old-school-arcade-blasting-on-your-modern-day-tv  (Eric) a way to unlock an extended Bomberman SS prototype inside of an old Sega demo disc that was bundled along with some Sega Saturn consoles in Japan. - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/new-bomberman-patch-unlocks-hidden-prototype-in-saturn-demo  (Cody) - https://retrododo.com/robocop-vs-predator-is-a-new-game-boy-style-fan-game/  (Eric) - New add-ons coming for Atari Gamestation Pro - https://youtu.be/YW5QVaKkUSQ?si=vYhT59PbeNmws9Pe  (Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/01/paku-paku-is-pac-man-simplified-and-its-fantastic      Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 121 - Best Of 2023! + 6 Good Snow Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 226:11


    We're back for Episode 121! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Snow Games.   Episode Guide 7:06 - Patreon 11:46 - Eric's Take - uConsole Impressions 52:40 - Game Show 1:08:48 - Catching Up 2:34:20- 6 Good Snow Games 3:09:22 - Best Of 2023!   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 120 - Tim Is Crashing Like It's 1984 + Money Puzzle Exchanger vs Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 181:24


    We're back for Episode 120! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Money Puzzle Exchanger (Neo Geo Arcade) vs Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo (Arcade) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month. Episode Guide ---------------- 6:10 - Quick Questions 31:06 - Patreon Song 35:47 - Tea Time With Tim - Crash 1984 1:09:56 - Cody's Corner - Asteroids Recharged 1:25:38 - News 2:20:10 - Battle Of The Systems: Money Puzzle Exchanger (Neo Geo Arcade) vs Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo (Arcade) News -     (cody) Received amico update!  Amico Home for Android https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/intellivision-admits-it-doesnt-have-the-funds-to-make-the-amico  (Tim) - ZX Spectrum Next from the second Kickstarter are shipping but to Europe first.    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/comments  (Eric) Yeti Mountain Trailer (Commodore 64) - Also, RGN from Discord   RGN — 12/05/2023 11:27 PM Here is a sneak peak at the video trailer of Yeti Mountain for the C64 -  https://youtube.com/watch?v=-qMFeE-NgMc&si=Y-wKxztKM20P0zpe    (Tim) - Golf Monday! Another fantastic Pico8 release from Johan Peitz the creator or Cosmic Collapse. Played this quickly as it just came out. Seems excellent so far!  https://johanpeitz.itch.io/golf-monday  (Cody)  Free SMS Game Alert!  https://helpcomputer.itch.io/blast-arena  And a Free Gameboy Game! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/the-melting-apartment-is-a-free-junji-ito-inspired-horror-game-for-game-boy  (Eric) - DOS_deck lets you play classic DOS games in your browser on PC or Steam Deck -   https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dosdeck-intro-and-deck-guide  (Cody) Evercade C64 Collection 3 https://bleedingcool.com/games/evercade-announces-new-cartridge-with-the-c64-collection-3/  (Cody) New 3DO Game for order?! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/biofury-is-a-new-doom-inspired-fps-for-3do-now-available-for-pre-order  (Eric) - Crimbo AGA - Unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion - https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/11/crimbo-aga-unofficial-zx-spectrum-to.html  (Tim) - Briley Witch Chronicles 2 is now available.  https://sarahjaneavory.itch.io/briley-witch-chronicles-2-c64  (Eric) Indie Retro News: SERAPHIMA - An impressive looking game for the ZX Spectrum - https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/11/seraphima-impressive-looking-game-for.html#more  (Cody) C64 90 degree adapter from commore4ever https://www.commodore-4ever.com/?page=3  (Eric) Resell digital games - https://game8.co/articles/latest/steam-gog-and-others-must-allow-reselling-of-downloaded-games-in-eu  (Tim) - Sonic Drift Is Getting A New 16-bit Reimagining - a small team of developers are busy working on a free Mega Drive / Genesis-style tribute to the Sonic Drift series.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/sonic-drift-is-getting-a-new-16-bit-reimagining-thanks-to-fans  (Cody) Amazing Looking New MSX Game available for PreOrder! https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/11/tiny-magic-high-quality-and-charming.html  And more MSX2 Love! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/concrete-heart-is-a-promising-post-apocalyptic-rpg-coming-to-the-msx2  (Tim) - Rival Gangs EXT is a top-down, open world sandbox game for the ZX Spectrum 128K, taking influence from the original GTA games.  https://zxpresh.itch.io/rival-gangs-ext  (Eric) - Atari 50th additions  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-gets-a-few-more-forgotten-classics-today/1100-6519699/  (Cody)  More NEO GEO love? Cyborg Force https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/cyborg-force-is-a-new-run-n-gunner-for-neo-geo-psp-dreamcast-and-more  (Cody) New MANA Game? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/the-mana-series-returns-with-visions-of-mana-coming-in-2024  (Eric) Software Emulators vs FPGAs https://youtube.com/watch?v=sMMiBEhnizE&si=bhbMVU7yykBZRVly  (Cody)  I totally forgot about these! https://www.timeextension.com/features/ive-just-resurrected-this-zelda-scratch-card-game-from-1989  NEWS OF THE WEIRD!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/these-mega-drive-genesis-watches-cost-usd800-each  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/the-contra-rebirth-soundtrack-is-now-available-to-preorder-on-vinyl  (Cody) Atari News!   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-adds-12-new-games-with-free-update  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/12/atari-taking-pre-orders-for-a-usd299-99-limited-edition-cartridge-set  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show. Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 119 - Food and Centipedes, Oh My! + 6 Good Food Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 207:29


    We're back for Episode 119! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Food Games.   Episode Guide 3:26 - Quick Questions 27:13 - Patreon 33:00 - Eric's Take - Steam Deck 55:00 - Cody's Corner - Centipede Recharged 1:17:01 - Catching Up 2:39:54- 6 Good Food Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Retro Gamer Nation, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 118 - Bargain Hunting With Tim + Battle Of The Systems - Diner vs Food Fight vs Fast Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 155:31


    We're back for Episode 118! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Diner (INTV), Fast Food (2600), Food Fight (Atari 7800) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month. Episode Guide ---------------- 6:42 - Quick Questions 21:42 - Patreon Song 37:40 - Tea Time With Tim - C64 bargain hunting 57:46 - News 1:52:48 - Battle Of The Systems: Diner (INTV), Fast Food (2600), Food Fight (Atari 7800) News -     Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/were-getting-a-full-size-amiga-console-in-2024  Tim – New port of Burger Time for C64. Faithful port of the arcade version comes to the C64 via Arlasoft on Itch.io. This port is free to download but as always please donate a few bucks to keep the cool ports and original games flowing.  https://arlagames.itch.io/burger-time  Eric – New ZX Spectrum 128K game – Chispy  https://xavisan.itch.io/chispy  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/dark-chambers-joins-the-atari-xp-line-just-in-time-for-the-2600plus  Cody – Quick Evercade Update https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/blaze-reveals-release-dates-for-final-evercade-carts-of-2023  Tim – For all you Sam Coupe owners out there. Colin from samcoupe.com (@QuazarSamCoupe on X) has Version 1.2 of the Trinity Ethernet Interface now available for the SAM Coupe offering double the speed of SD card mass storage compared to earlier versions. You can also get an upgrade to your existing Trinity ROM from Colin if you email direct by going to his website.  Colin also has new releases of original Sam games that he holds the licenses for and publishing new physical versions for you to add to your Sam collection.  https://www.samcoupe.com/hardtrin.htm  Eric - Crystal Clear HDMI For The Commodore 64 In 60 Seconds  https://youtu.be/SBgo8oGFung?si=CuvrJK0OAd0XYqzA  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/steam-deck-gets-switch-style-oled-upgrade  Tim - *From timeextension.com* Anbernic's $70 RG ARC Handheld Looks Like A Sega Saturn Pad! Anbernic has just teased a new handheld emulation device that appears to be modelled after the iconic Sega Saturn controller – right down to the rolling D-pad and button layout. It looks like it will be available in four colours across two variants. The RG ARC-D will dual-boot into Android and Linux OS, while the RG ARC-S will only offer Linux.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/anbernics-usd70-rg-arc-handheld-looks-like-a-sega-saturn-pad  Eric - SPGP Super Polygon Grand Prix on Steam  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2459860/SPGP_Super_Polygon_Grand_Prix/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/dangan-gb-2-is-an-awesome-bullet-hell-made-for-the-game-boy-colors-25th-anniversary  Tim – New preview video has just dropped for Sarah Jane Avory - Briley Witch Chronicles 2, a new RPG coming soon for the Commodore 64, PAL and NTSC.  Briley Witch Chronicles 2 is based on books 5 and 6 of the Briley Witch novels: The Fallen Witch, and Grey Waters.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sez0cDhkCRc  Cody- https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/unreleased-snes-platformer-mr-tuff-finally-goes-on-sale-28-years-later  Eric - One of the best shoot 'em ups ever just arrived on Steam | Rock Paper Shotgun  https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/one-of-the-best-shoot-em-ups-ever-just-arrived-on-steam  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/indie-action-puzzler-petal-crash-is-getting-a-new-port-for-the-neo-geo  Eric – One step forward, two back – Atari Jacket for NFT owners only...  https://decrypt.co/203986/atari-revives-retro-members-only-jackets-nft-collectors  Cody – More Atari Madness - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/atari-is-buying-digital-eclipse  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/11/dark-chambers-joins-the-atari-xp-line-just-in-time-for-the-2600plus  Cody - https://retrododo.com/zelda-movie/  Eric – Super Mario RPG is out this month! And you won't believe the price!!!!  https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-rpg-switch/  Cody – NEWS OF THE WEIRD  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/random-theyll-smell-you-coming-with-this-metal-gear-solid-cologne  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 117 - Cody Spits Phat Beats! + 6 Good Games With Skeletons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 151:27


    We're back for Episode 117! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Skeletons.   Episode Guide 3:26 - Quick Questions 17:56 - Patreon 21:40 - Cody's Corner 40:26 - Game Show 53:24 - Catching Up 1:47:30 - 6 Good Games With Skeletons   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 116 - Is Creepy Ale The Best Ale? + Mr. Bones (Saturn) vs. Nightmare Creatures (N64)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 159:35


    We're back for Episode 116! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Mr. Bones (Saturn) vs. Nightmare Creatures (N64) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month. Episode Guide ---------------- 7:00 - Quick Questions 33:56 - Patreon Song 37:40 - Eric's Take - Famicom 57:56 - News 1:58:00 - Battle Of The Systems: Mr. Bones (Saturn) vs. Nightmare Creatures (N64) News -     (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/the-raspberry-pi-5-is-launching-next-month  (Eric) 'Hidden Gems: Volume One' Brings Four Classic Commodore 64 Games To Switch Tomorrow  https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/09/hidden-gems-volume-one-brings-four-classic-commodore-64-games-to-switch-tomorrow    (Cody) Rocky and Co. By Icon Software and Psytronik  https://www.retrogamernation.com/rocky-co-c64/  Bill and Ted's Excellent Gameboy Adventure – C64 (PAL) https://romwer.itch.io/billandted  Street Fighter VS SNK - C64 Round Up: October 2023 - Rocky & Co, SNK vs CAPCOM  (Cody) Saturn Pro Controller - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/saturn-pro-controller-is-available-for-pre-order-now  (Eric) Indie Retro News: HOT NEWS as eagerly awaited SNK vs CAPCOM for the C64/128 gets an official release!! - https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/09/hot-news-as-eagerly-awaited-snk-vs.html?m=1  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/crowdfunding-for-the-dance-dance-revolution-classic-mini-begins-today-in-japan  (Eric) Atari Reveals Berzerk: Recharged, The First Berzerk Games Since The 1980s - Game Informer - https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/10/05/atari-reveals-berzerk-recharged-the-first-berzerk-games-since-the-1980s  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/this-awesome-rom-hack-turns-super-metroid-into-an-entirely-new-game  (Eric) Saturn core has been RELEASED for the MiSTer - https://reddit.com/r/MiSTerFPGA/s/efJYILMQTv  (Eric) Supper Mario Broth - “Cartridge tilting” is the practice of slightly... - https://www.suppermariobroth.com/post/730295478547283969/cartridge-tilting-is-the-practice-of-slightly  (Cody) IS ATARI DOING THINGS RIGHT? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/lost-atari-2600-title-save-mary-is-finally-getting-an-official-release  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/atari-announces-berzerk-recharged-a-new-game-based-on-the-1980-arcade-classic  (Cody) Lets save Face  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/10/japanese-feature-phone-preservation-has-just-made-some-incredible-strides  (Eric) Some Outdoor Areas for Upcoming platformer Pole Station on Pico-8 - https://www.reddit.com/r/pico8/comments/170n93h/some_outdoor_areas_for_pole_station/?share_id=Xm4WYITkWK38EoBXnFA1y&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=2    (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/new-book-investigates-the-tabletop-electronic-classics-that-got-an-entire-generation-gaming    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 115 - Get To Know Sydney Hunter + 6 Good Games With Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 192:25


    We're back for Episode 115! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Dragons   Episode Guide 4:45 - Quick Questions 20:00 - Patreon 24:48 - Cody's Corner - Sydney Hunter Review 59:42 - Game Show 1:27:36 - Catching Up 2:28:40 - 6 Good Games With Dragons   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 114 - Is Atari Good Again?! + Itchy And Scratchy In Miniature Golf Madness vs. Putt and Putter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 160:34


    We're back for Episode 114! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Itchy And Scratchy In Miniature Golf Madness (Gameboy) vs. Putt and Putter (Game Gear) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 8:48 - Quick Questions 21:12 - Patreon Song 25:55 - Tea Time With Tim - Wii! 44:12 - Eric's Take - Retro Inspired 1:09:22 - News 2:08:04 - Battle Of The Systems: Itchy And Scratchy In Miniature Golf Madness (Gameboy) vs. Putt and Putter (Game Gear) News -     (Tim) - ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 – Update! - According to the latest Kickstarter update the cases that have been the last piece in the puzzle for final assembly have been signed off and production is about to start at the end of September, this means from that point it could be between 6-8 weeks and then they start to ship. So its looking like we *may* have these in our hands by the November... its only been what.. two years overdue!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/posts/3902386  (Cody) - https://www.worldofretrocomputing.com/2023-worc-expo  (Tim) - One to watch out for coming up – Tokyo Game Show 2023 – during this even in late September will be the “Selected Indie 80” this will be 80 Indie games publishers that will be able to show off their games for free at the show and then enter a completion “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2023” the winner of this event. The top 8 Indie games in this competition will be well worth looking up.   https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/exhibitor/indie/  (Eric) N64 Core coming soon to MiSTer - https://youtu.be/1CddZmHUzog?si=RkZC_yOxrOvsZ-c9  (Tim) - The game we have all been waiting for finally makes a release. That's right the Snail Maze a hidden game on the original Master System has been extracted from the Master System hardware and ported out to a cartridge by I'm Mike from the Leaded Solder web log. Check out his web log showing just how he managed this:  https://www.leadedsolder.com/2023/08/22/snail-maze-romhack.html  (Cody) August RGN Roundup – UpComing C64 Games  Monty Boyd – Infestation    Yeti Mountain     Funfair Inc  C64 Round Up: August 2023 - We're Back with Exclusive Content  (Eric) - Castle of Shikigami 2 Getting Dreamcast-Inspired Physical Editions For Switch Next Year   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/08/castle-of-shikigami-2-getting-dreamcast-inspired-physical-editions-for-switch-next-year  (Cody) Xbox live up to 16.99 per month.   PSN $60 to $80, the Extra plan from $100 to $135, and the Premium plan from $120 to $160.  (Cody) https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/08/atic-atac-remake-classic-utimate-play.html#more  (Eric) - Manic Miner comes to Playdate - https://ramokromok.com/manic-miner-comes-to-playdate  (Eric) - Unofficial Plus/4 Lemmings port is available now - https://ramokromok.com/unofficial-plus-4-lemmings-port-is-available-now  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/08/new-vectrex-plus-controller-offers-a-cheaper-alternative-to-the-original  (Eric) - Atari 2600+ Pre-Order - https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus?fbclid=IwAR2X5Y3sbAVcbFB5WFW844hHlhOe3JHS-ad7leNJk0O88C3TJk3zazDyf8s  (Cody) Atari Releasese new 2600 games.  Outlaw - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/atari-is-reissuing-outlaw-for-its-legendary-2600-console  Mr Run and Jump https://atari.com/products/mr-run-and-jump-2600-limited-edition    (Eric) - Arcade1Up Announces Atari 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine - https://bleedingcool.com/games/arcade1up-announces-atari-50th-anniversary-deluxe-arcade-machine/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/atari-gobbles-up-atariage-one-of-the-webs-oldest-retro-gaming-sites  (Eric) - Indie Retro News: FIZZ - An innovative platform puzzler for the Commodore 64 by fleischgemuese  https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/09/fizz-innovative-platform-puzzler-for.html?m=1  (Eric) - Sea Of Stars - https://seaofstarsgame.co  (Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/portal-64-is-an-incredible-fanmade-demake-in-development-for-the-n64  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/09/rugrats-is-getting-a-nes-platformer-that-reminds-us-of-bonk  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/08/msx-reissue-of-compiles-shoot-em-up-zanac-goes-on-pre-sale-in-japan  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 113 - WHAT'S IN THE BOX, TIM?! + 6 Good Games With Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 176:25


    We're back for Episode 113! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Beer   Episode Guide 5:14 - Quick Questions 25:55 - Patreon 35:38 - Game Show 1:05:00 - Box Opening 1:26:38 - Catching Up 2:18:59 - 6 Good Games With Beer   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 112 - Tim's MiSTer Multisystem Review + PHAT Turkeys - Battle Of The 8 Bit Batman Games (NES vs PC Engine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 158:31


    We're back for Episode 112! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: 8 Bit Batman games (NES and PC Engine) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 6:16 - Quick Questions 23:16 - Patreon Song 27:15 - Tea Time With Tim - TheC64 & MiSTer Multisystem 47:58 - Eric's Take - Favorite Games On Owned Systems 1:12:09 - News 2:05:15 - Battle Of The Systems: 8 Bit Batman Games   NEWS Tim - Sams Journey from the wonderful people at Knights of Bytes takes a step closer to coming to you on the NES. Pre orders are now open on the PolyPlay website. A disappointment that at the moment there is no USA distribution announced yet. However, you can pre order for the sum of 60 Euros for the NES and they also are doing a Famicom version. There is also the Ultimate Edition for 180 Euros  https://www.polyplay.xyz/search/?lang=eng&qs=sams+journey+nes  (Cody) - Evercade Showcase Vol. 2 - Indie Special  Tim – Our show friend and retro game maker legend Juan J. Martínez has done it again! This time Juan is delighting us with a fantastic little platformer for DOS... yes that's right a DOS game! The game is Gold Mine Run! Its heavily influenced by Night Knight on the MSX another game by Juan... but that's no bad thing as that's also a great game. Check it out on Juan's website, if you do download and play it, don't forget to throw Juan a few bucks / pounds / euros his way on his Kofi site. He does not do it for the money, but it helps to show appreciation for his continued efforts making games for us mere game playing mortals that cant code for toffees! It's a Bobby Dazzler (also a good name for Juan's next game!)  https://www.usebox.net/jjm/gold-mine-run/    Tim - Sonic Fans Want To Raise $4,000 To Preserve Insanely Rare 'SegaSonic' Arcade Game.  SegaSonic The Hedgehog is one of the blue blur's lesser-known adventures. Released in Japan in 1993, it has never been re-released on any home system – nor has it been included on any of Sonic's many respective collections.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/sonic-fans-want-to-raise-usd4000-to-preserve-insanely-rare-segasonic-arcade-game  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/08/capcom-arcade-classic-1942-just-got-a-stylish-p349-watch  Cody - https://retrododo.com/shantae-risky-revolution/  Eric – Whiplash Taxi Co for Pico 8 - https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=53583  Tim – New game for your PET.. Nope it's not an RPG for your pet Rat. It's a new game for the Commodore PET.  A new homebrew has been relased by Fuzzybad (Mastodon: @fuzzybad@mastodon.social) called PET Light Cycles this is a take on the Tron light cycle game. Not only has this game got great use of the PET graphics but also has sound and music on the title screen. Available as a free to download on Fuzyybad's Itch site, but please leave a tip to show your appreciation.  https://fuzzybad.itch.io/pet-light-cycles  Cody - https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Bluetooth-Swappable-Programmable-PC/dp/B0CCP8KYGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B425IJKVJWW0&keywords=8bitdo+keyboard&qid=1690928998&s=videogames&sprefix=8bitdo+keyboard%2Cvideogames%2C148&sr=1-1  Eric -  The CRT Eliminator Is a VGA Card Add-On That Supplies Native Digital Video  https://www.hackster.io/news/the-crt-eliminator-is-a-vga-card-add-on-that-supplies-native-digital-video-b5a461c4f696  Tim – Dig Dug Revival for the C64 - This game is a homage to Dig Dug, an arcade game developed by Namco in 1982. In this version, the playfields are generated randomly. The game works perfectly on both PAL and NTSC models.  https://lowcarb.itch.io/dig-dug-revival-c64  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLaQW8Jr7Wg    (Cody) - https://retrododo.com/8bitdo-retro-receiver/  (Cody) - https://retrododo.com/retro-fighters-strikerdc/    Eric – Wrestlequest is FINALLY out! Aug 7th - (Psych! It's now pushed back to the 21st) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1867510/WrestleQuest/  Tim – Rogue Declan Zero is now out for the Amiga. A challenging, procedurally generated, roguelite twin-stick shooter for the Classic Amiga platform!  https://nivrig.itch.io/rogue-declan-zero  https://youtu.be/qnbKKsjwA7E  (Cody) News of the WIERD!!!  https://retrododo.com/pizza-scented-xbox-controllers/  https://whynowgaming.com/atari-launches-new-range-of-replica-arcade-circuit-boards/  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/an-earthbound-pop-up-shop-is-about-to-tour-japan    Tim – Ron Gilbert (He of Monkey Island fame) Tooted the release of the Android OS version of Monkey Island is now available on the play store. So if you like Monkey Island and you're an Android user go get it I guess!  https://oldbytes.space/@grumpygamer@mastodon.gamedev.place  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devolverdigital.com.rtmi&pli=1  (Cody) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/lost-taito-game-crescent-tale-resurfaces-26-years-later    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 111 - $10 Pyramid Gameshow! + 6 Good Wilderness 8-Bit Games From 1995 to 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 193:13


    We're back for Episode 111! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Wilderness 8-Bit Games From 1995 to 2015   Episode Guide 3:23 - Quick Questions 22:20 - Patreon 26:30 - Eric's Take - XBLA 360 53:48 - Game Show 1:18:10 - Catching Up 2:35:26 - 6 Good Wilderness 8-Bit Games From 1995 to 2015   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    Episode 110 - PC vs Mac! + Battle Of The Systems: Marathon vs Star Wars: Dark Forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 161:43


    We're back for Episode 110! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Marathon (Mac) vs Star Wars: Dark Forces (PC) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 9:56 - Quick Questions 26:09 - Patreon Song 30:20 - Tea Time With Tim - PU +2 54:46 - News 1:44:07 - Battle Of The Systems: Marathon vs Star Wars: Dark Forces   News -     (Tim) - You Can Now Play A Bunch Of New ZX Spectrum Games Made Entirely By Kids!  The Primary 6 pupils of Bearsden Primary have been working on these games all year. They have designed and animated their characters; coded their games; designed and tested their levels and created a loading screen.  We really hope you enjoy our creations and we'd love to hear your feedback!  The games are available on “Dougie mcg” Itch.io website, he is the teacher that has been running the class at the school.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/06/you-can-now-play-a-bunch-of-new-zx-spectrum-games-made-entirely-by-kids  https://dougie9mcg.itch.io/zx-spectrum-games-by-bearsden-primary-2023  (Eric) - Neo Geo USB Wireless (2.4Ghz) controller pre-order - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9BZR395/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_74TPJNGGBP8P69MZEX3P?linkCode=ml1&tag=misteraddons-20&th=1  (Cody) myst on Atari  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/myst-is-getting-an-unofficial-port-for-the-atari-2600  (Tim) - Hamster Corp has announced that Namco's influential arcade racer Pole Position will be heading to the Nintendo Switch & PS4 on July 6th as part of Arcade Archives.  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/06/namcos-influential-arcade-racer-pole-position-comes-to-nintendo-switch-and-ps4-next-month  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFs1Xc82Q0U  (Eric) Til The Gods Devour Us – Pico-8 micro-strategy game with tower defense and board game-inspired elements - https://www.reddit.com/r/pico8/comments/14mzhzm/til_the_gods_devour_us_a_pico8_microstrategy/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/a-massive-collection-of-lost-gaming-history-is-getting-preserved  (Eric) - Dodonpachi Shirt - https://www.etsy.com/listing/908058958/dodonpachi-unisex-t-shirt-cave-stg-shmup?ref=share_v4_lx  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/07/bitmap-bureaus-final-vendetta-is-coming-to-neo-geo  (Tim) - Big Nintendo Direct June news! - New 2D side scroller Super Mario Bros. Wonder.  Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers! These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.  https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Super-Mario-Bros-Wonder-2404150.html#Gallery  (Eric) - PC Engine – The Box Art Collection - https://retroarcadia.blog/2023/07/05/book-review-pc-engine-the-box-art-collection/  (Cody) Homebrew Games Summer Showcase Homebrew Games Summer Showcase 2023  (Tim) - Also on the Switch, PS4, PS5, XBox latest of a line of new Sonic games, Sonic Superstars where you adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Due late 2023  https://sonicsuperstars.com/?lang=uk  (Eric) - Amiga 500 Maxi Confirmed? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXWmbEU7lYg  (Cody) So this is about to drop! https://stoneagegamer.com/7800-gamedrive.html  (Tim) For all the Ultimate 1541 and Ultimate 64 owners out there. New firmware has been released by Gideon. Now you can update your devices to v3.10j. Various improvements, too many to list as this is the first update since 3.10a in 2021 according to the release notes so if you have one, you will want to get this installed (I did

    Episode 109 - 3 Hosts and Pet Robots! + 6 Good Games From 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 182:26


    We're back for Episode 109! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games From 1984   Episode Guide 3:23 - Quick Questions 13:45 - Patreon 18:30 Tea Time With Tim - MiSTer 36:30 - Game Show 1:01:02 - Catching Up 2:17:38 - 6 Good Games - 1984 Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 108 - Electronic Chicken McNuggets + Battle Of The Systems: Best 8-Bit Cartridges - Parsec (Ti99/4A) vs Temple of Rom (TRS-80 Color Computer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 188:32


    We're back for Episode 108! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Best 8-Bit Cartridges - Parsec (Ti99/4A) vs Temple of Rom (TRS-80 Color Computer)  We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 8:57 - Quick Questions 46:35 - Patreon Song 51:18 - Eric's Take  1:08:59 - Cody's Corner 1:19:00 - News 2:34:27 -  Battle Of The Systems: Best 8-Bit Cartridges - Parsec (Ti99/4A) vs Temple of Rom (TRS-80 Color Computer)   News -     (Cody) -Chinese McDonalds Handheld https://kotaku.com/mcdonalds-chicken-nuggets-tetris-gameboy-handheld-china-1850475895  (Eric) Space Popo is a fixed shooter with a difference for MSX - https://ramokromok.com/articles/space-popo-is-a-fixed-shooter-with-a-difference-for-msx.1425/  (Cody) Evercade Update! https://www.timeextension.com/features/everything-revealed-at-the-evercade-showcase-vol-1  Evercade Showcase Volume 2  (Indie Special 2 more titles)  Updates – Edit controls per game    https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/02/blaze-announces-three-new-evercade-carts-and-shares-2023-roadmap  (Eric) New issue of Pico-View for May - https://nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/Pico-View/?issue=5  (Tim) Phøde Universal Optical Drive emulator – This is an up and coming, one-size-fits-all ODE, this will work on Philips CD-i, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Playstation & Sega CD 1, CD2, XEye, CDX consoles  https://3do.dev/products/phode-drive-emulator  (Cody) - Fix it Felix JR Update! https://brokenbytes.itch.io/fix-it-felix-jr/devlog/531650/fix-it-felix-jr-version-11  (Eric) - Stunning new Rogue game for Oric – Wizard's Lair - https://ramokromok.com/articles/stunning-new-rogue-game-for-oric-wizards-lair.1424/  (Cody) - Aqua Ippan , new Metal Slug-like demo out https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/05/aqua-ippan-this-love-letter-to-metal.html  (Cody) Mega Man The Sequel Wars - https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/05/mega-man-sequel-wars-top-quality-fan.html#more  (Tim) - Movie video game tie in hype continues, could we be getting a Wipeout movie from the same director as the Grand Turismo movie?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/random-gran-turismo-director-gets-hopes-up-about-wipeout-movie  (Eric) Lego Pac-Man arcade game - https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/pac-man-arcade-10323  (Cody) Free Marathons for all! https://alephone.lhowon.org/  (Tim) - WARNING – SORE SUBJECT! Intellivision Amico 'Exclusives' Shark! Shark! And Astrosmash Are Coming To Switch   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/intellivision-amico-exclusives-shark-shark-and-astrosmash-are-coming-to-switch  (Cody) New Mame Title finally playable! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/20-years-later-mitchell-corps-gamshara-is-finally-playable-in-mame  (Tim) Analog Duo PC Engine / Turbo Grafix system goes on Pre Order – But no inclusion of OpenFPGA but is using AnalogOS so not open to devs.  https://www.analogue.co/duo  (Eric) Wrestlequest delayed until Aug 8th - https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/05/30/wrestlequest-gets-august-release-date  (Cody) NEWS OF THE WIERD  LGR's new Teddy Bear PC -https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/random-youtuber-lgr-rescues-20-year-old-teddy-bear-pc  Sega Saturn Controller “Bum Bags” at Zara Childrens Clothier https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/random-fashion-retailer-zara-is-selling-sega-saturn-bum-bags-for-some-reason  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 107 - Cody Gets Sporty + 6 Good Games With Weird Licenses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 156:22


    We're back for Episode 107! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Weird Licenses.   Episode Guide ------------------- 4:38 - Quick Questions 26:00 - Patreon 30:54 - Cody's Corner - Sports Games 55:00 - Catching Up 1:49:12 - 6 Good Games - Weird Licenses   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 106 - Bears Vs Baby Dragons - Banjo Kazooie (N64) vs Spyro the Dragon (PS1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 157:40


    We're back for Episode 106! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news +  Battle Of The Systems: Banjo Kazooie (N64) vs Spyro the Dragon (PS1) We are doing news for the first monthly episode and then "catching up" later in the month.   Episode Guide ---------------- 5:54 - Quick Questions 27:54 - Patreon Song 32:50 - Eric's Take - Electronic Games 52:13 -  - News 2:00:13 - Battle Of The Systems: Banjo Kazooie (N64) vs Spyro the Dragon (PS1)   NEWS (Cody) - Nokia Phone Game Preserved! ?   - https://twitter.com/VSummersNTPS  (Eric) - Wrestlequest Pax East Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW3UDcMBkKc  Bottom Line – Supposedly coming in MAY for PC and Switch  (Cody) Operation Wolf Returns - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/operation-wolf-returns-will-hit-vr-systems-first-consoles-and-pc-second  (Eric) - Unrecord Gameplay Footage - https://youtu.be/5qvVNzsJyB0  (Cody) Romhackers Release update for Ghostbusters on Genesis - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/romhackers-release-special-edition-hack-of-ghostbusters-mega-drivegenesis  (Eric) - ZETA WING2 by Sarah Jane Avory!!! Yay! https://sarahjaneavory.itch.io/zeta-wing-2  (Cody) New Gran Turismo Movie – GRAN TURISMO - Official Trailer (HD)  (Eric) M.2 Loader News for Gamecube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uxu8anymDg&t=424s  (Cody ) - https://www.timeextension.com/features/hands-on-xeno-crisis-continues-its-quest-to-be-released-on-every-gaming-system-ever-made  (Eric) Rogue Declan Zero is upcoming twinstick shooter for Amiga - https://ramokromok.com/articles/rogue-declan-zero-is-upcoming-twinstick-shooter-for-amiga.1397/  (Cody) - https://arcade1up.com/collections/deluxe-edition-arcades/products/the-fast-the-furious-deluxe-arcade-game  (Eric) - New turn-based strategy game for DOS, Barren Planet - https://ramokromok.com/articles/new-turn-based-strategy-game-for-dos-barren-planet.1395/  (Cody) Nintendo Game and Watch Tetris Prototype - https://twitter.com/vectrex0904/status/1652171087114031104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1652222437537243136%7Ctwgr%5E228093fabae150b4e1dba35b09b0fca1f9957567%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeextension.com%2Fnews%2F2023%2F04%2Fgame-and-watch-tetris-prototype-appears-to-have-been-discovered  (Eric) Did you know there was a Pico-8 Web Zine? - https://nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/Pico-View/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/04/you-can-now-raise-tamagotchi-on-the-analogue-pocket-and-mister  (Eric) From RAMOKROMOK - New adaptor will allow you to play ColecoVision games on the Master System - https://ramokromok.com/articles/new-adaptor-will-allow-you-to-play-colecovision-games-on-the-master-system.1409/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/04/meet-hypermegatech-the-new-retro-brand-from-the-team-behind-evercade  (Eric) From RAMOKROMOK - CD-i Zelda game gets a demake for the Game Boy   https://ramokromok.com/articles/cd-i-zelda-game-gets-a-demake-for-the-game-boy.1407/  (Cody) Murtop – New Arcade Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2148170/Murtop/  (Eric) An NES Cart With Built-in Wifi Brings Online Multiplayer to a 40-Year-Old Nintendo Console  https://gizmodo.com/nes-cartridge-wifi-multiplayer-for-nintendo-kickstarter-1850372530  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokestudio/super-tilt-bro-new-online-nes-game  (Cody) Cursed Tomb (C64 by Protovision)  https://www.indieretronews.com/2023/05/cursed-tomb-enter-ancient-grave-of.html  (Cody) New Burger Time Cartrige available for Atari 400!  https://www.ebay.com/itm/224632472302?hash=item344d2382ee:g:gssAAOSw0ONkC22v&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwA5hkk2V2TbMx6r8fFc71WS6K1%2BTxel7%2Fv1heRPb8PhiLR02X7FKuFpT%2Bi840Vs3ojrx8k77%2B8Mkr4h8cNyfzMWNnlTl9luSxYejso8d572su18KJRhKcbqidonWomgumWAXplE4HH8Klb7oFGIQLN4BjWZ5QpdJ7tl6HPoL5lUehjTpayxs9M5stGgGv3i%2B2Ey0TQGOGarkyUrZRJcbUlgNDyQEHDjfRf7jJLKQlOYUnmm10lCGk2V5TKIcFCQ7yw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7Ll7cqBYg    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Episode 105 - Tim Plays Foxy Games + 6 Good Arcade Sequels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 163:28


    We're back for Episode 105! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Arcade Sequels.   Episode Guide ------------------- 2:46 - Quick Questions 25:34 - Patreon 29:36 - Eric's Take - Projects Through The Years 54:31 - Game Show 1:15:22 - Catching Up 1:58:14 - 6 Good Games - Arcade Sequels   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

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