Podcasts about Retrocomputing

Remember Tarzan? He was sort of a big deal when computers were just getting their footing in the early 80's, and this literary legend became a big part of the 8-bit era. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we grab a few chimps and start climbing some palm trees...ok not likely. On ARG 322, we'll be trying our luck with two of the big T's games of the day, TARZAN on the Atari 2600 and TARZAN on the BBC MICRO! AAAARRRGGGHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Remember Tarzan? He was sort of a big deal when computers were just getting their footing in the early 80's, and this literary legend became a big part of the 8-bit era. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we grab a few chimps and start climbing some palm trees...ok not likely. We'll be trying our luck with two of the big T's games of the day, TARZAN on the Atari 2600 and TARZAN on the BBC MICRO! AAAARRRGGGHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

It's always a fun time to try a NEWER offering for the ZX Spectrum. Old Tower was released seven or so years ago, and with MANY ports around, the Spectrum was the lead platform. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we zip around the tower and marvel at the sites. This game placed 3rd in a programming contest...find out how high we place it this week on Our Sinclair 126!

Every Friday in October, we have a Halloween tradition called Conversations From the Darkside, a look at the bizarre, the paranormal, and the supernatural. For FOUR WEEKS ONLY we invite you to enjoy some holiday fun.We're back! It's Season 5 Episode 1 of Conversations From The Darkside! Join Rob "Flack" O'Hara and Amigo Aaron for a look at those places in the world that man fears to tread. First we'll cover this weeks goings on in News MACABRE, and then we'll start our discussion on the Bermuda Triangle, which Flack SURVIVED only a few month back. Then, we'll explore OTHER forbidden triangles around the world. We'll finish up with some places for you to NEVER VISIT! Kick back, grab a beverage, turn down the lights, and enjoy our dark conversation.

Welcome to Atari Unlimited episode 3! The Atari 130XE was one of the least owned and most overlooked computers in the Atari 8-bit line. But why? What were the plans for this capable machine, and what made it stand out from the other systems in the XE or XL range? We'll try to figure it all out, and then we'll have a look at what an Atari 130XE can do as we look at the incredible modern port of the legendary Jordan Mechner classic Prince Of Persia! Is it the BEST 8-bit version of this hall of fame game? Is it better the the 16 bit versions...find out!

Everyone likes a good, ole fashioned technological achievement in gaming. But what happens when a twisted visionary tries to move that game to a platform that isn't ready for it?!? I'll tell you what happens...you get a REALLY BAD PORT! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we see what happens when someone decided to STEP OVER THE LINE (of technology) and do what they said couldn't (and shouldn't) be done! Prepare yourself for the lighting speed HARD DRIVIN' on the Commodore 64 and worlds wackiest, and bloodiest, redemption machine - QUAKE: ARCADE EDITION!

Everyone likes a good, ole fashioned technological achievement in gaming. But what happens when a twisted visionary tries to move that game to a platform that isn't ready for it?!? I'll tell you what happens...you get a REALLY BAD PORT! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we see what happens when someone decided to STEP OVER THE LINE (of technology) and do what they said couldn't (and shouldn't) be done! Prepare yourself for the lighting speed HARD DRIVIN' on the Commodore 64 and worlds wackiest, and bloodiest, redemption machine - QUAKE: ARCADE EDITION!

A lone monk, pursued through the forest on a dark night, creeps swiftly into a mysterious Abbey on a desolate moor. His mission is nothing less the saving the world from THE DEVIL! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at this fairly modern offering on the ZX SPECTRUM, L'Abbaye des Morts otherwise known as The Abbey of the Dead! It goes down THIS WEEK on Our Sinclair episode 125!

A lone monk, pursued through the forest on a dark night, creeps swiftly into a mysterious Abbey on a desolate moor. His mission is nothing less the saving the world from THE DEVIL! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at this fairly modern offering on the ZX SPECTRUM, L'Abbaye des Morts otherwise known as The Abbey of the Dead! It goes down THIS WEEK on Our Sinclair episode 125!

Welcome to the second episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this episode, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take the DEEPEST of dives into the ill-fated Atari Jaguar. Then join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, SUPER BURNOUT.

Welcome to the second episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this episode, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take the DEEPEST of dives into the ill-fated Atari Jaguar. Then join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, SUPER BURNOUT.

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an fun discussion on Ports of games that are BETTER then the originals! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Bionic Commando on the Nintendo NES and Slap Fight MD on the original Sega Megadrive / Genesis!

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an fun discussion on Ports of games that are BETTER then the originals! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Bionic Commando on the Nintendo NES and Slap Fight MD on the original Sega Megadrive / Genesis!

Grab your shovel and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta dig like your life depends on it...cuz it does! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum NEXT for some jewel grabbing action! We hope you'll dig Our Sinclair 124!

Grab your shovel and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta dig like your life depends on it...cuz it does! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum NEXT for some jewel grabbing action! We hope you'll dig Our Sinclair 124!

Welcome to the debut episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this new series, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss and sample the rich tapestry that makes up the legacy of Atari. In this first episode, we'll discuss our plans and goals for the show, and follow up with a look at the ill-fated Atari handheld, The Atari Lynx. To conclude, join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, The Gates Of Zendocon.

Mitten in Offenbach finden wir das kleine aber wunderbare Computermuseum "Digital Retro Park". Hier kann man klassische Computer und Videospiele nicht nur bestaunen, sondern vor allen Dingen auch anfassen und ausprobieren. Boris und André waren vor Ort und berichten für euch darüber.Teile uns gern deine Gedanken per Mail an podcast@videospielgeschichten.de mit, oder gebe uns Feedback im Forum bei VideospielgeschichtenUnser Podcast ist verschwistert mit unserer Webseite Videospielgeschichten.de

Welcome to the debut episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this new series, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss and sample the rich tapestry that makes up the legacy of Atari. In this first episode, we'll discuss our plans and goals for the show, and follow up with a look at the ill-fated Atari handheld, The Atari Lynx. To conclude, join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, The Gates Of Zendocon.

The boys are BACK this week on ARG Presents! We spun the wheel and made the deal for ROM HACKS this week! First we'll discuss the merits and flaws of ROM hacks, and then it's GAME TIME! Do these choices surpass the games they are based on, or is it a ROM MESS! FIND OUT as we take on Super Mario 6 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Re-Revenge on the Megadrive / Genesis!

The boys are BACK this week on ARG Presents! We spun the wheel and made the deal for ROM HACKS this week! First we'll discuss the merits and flaws of ROM hacks, and then it's GAME TIME! Do these choices surpass the games they are based on, or is it a ROM MESS! FIND OUT as we take on Super Mario 6 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Re-Revenge on the Megadrive / Genesis!

Get your army boots and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta EARN that Green Beret! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some hot stabbing action! Rush N' and join us on Our Sinclair 123!Check Out HAPPY CODING and Midnight Brew Games!https://ko-fi.com/midnightbrew/shop

Get your army boots and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta EARN that Green Beret! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some hot stabbing action! Rush N' and join us on Our Sinclair 123!Check Out HAPPY CODING and Midnight Brew Games!https://ko-fi.com/midnightbrew/shop

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Strap in and HIT THE GAS! This time we pop the clutch and tell the mutants to eat our dust on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we hit the road in MOTOR MASSACRE! THEN, Stay tuned for HUGE SHOW NEWS! It's a GOOD THING!

Strap in and HIT THE GAS! This time we pop the clutch and tell the mutants to eat our dust on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we hit the road in MOTOR MASSACRE! THEN, Stay tuned for HUGE SHOW NEWS! It's a GOOD THING!

Hello everyone, it's that special time of the year...the time of BOATFEST! This time out, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT LIVE from Boatfest 2025 in scenic and lovely Hurricane, WV! As usual, THE BRENT has booked the entire show LIVE, so you never know WHAT WILL HAPPEN!

Hello everyone, it's that special time of the year...the time of BOATFEST! This time out, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT LIVE from Boatfest 2025 in scenic and lovely Hurricane, WV! As usual, THE BRENT has booked the entire show LIVE, so you never know WHAT WILL HAPPEN!

Summertime is here in the USA, and what better time for HOT VAMP ACTION! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some vampire action! This game may have bite...but does it suck?!?! FIND OUT as we tackle Nosferatu the Vampyre!!

Summertime is here in the USA, and what better time for HOT VAMP ACTION! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some vampire action! This game may have bite...but does it suck?!?! FIND OUT! It's Our Sinclair 122!

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an interesting discussion on RACING GAMES WITHOUT VEHICLES! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Iggy's Reckin' Balls on the N64 and Running Wild on the original PlayStation!

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an interesting discussion on RACING GAMES WITHOUT VEHICLES! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Iggy's Reckin' Balls on the N64 and Running Wild on the original PlayStation!

Our Sinclair this week features Bear Bovver, A game made to promote the British bear driven electric truck industry?!?! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burger time-ike offering! It's Our Sinclair !

Our Sinclair this week features Bear Bovver, A game made to promote a the British bear driven electric truck industry?!?! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burger time-ike offering! It's Our Sinclair !

Holy Ripoff, Batman, it's time for Rodney Vs. KFC this week on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we get our chicken the hard way!

During Our Sinclair's run we've played a lot of racing and driving games. Some were good, some not so good, and a very few were quite good. Could this weeks game be the KING of all driving games? Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss what we like in a driving or racing game, and what we don't, and what makes that select few rise to the top. Then stick around as we take a deep dive into the world of "Travel Through Time Vol 1: Northern Light".

During Our Sinclair's run we've played a lot of racing and driving games. Some were good, some not so good, and a very few were quite good. Could this weeks game be the KING of all driving games? Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss what we like in a driving or racing game, and what we don't, and what makes that select few rise to the top. Then stick around as we take a deep dive into the world of "Travel Through Time Vol 1: Northern Light".

This week on Our Sinclair, join THE BRENT, and me, Amigo Aaron, as I get nostalgic as heck for an all time favorite of mine, THE MAN HIMSELF, BENNY HILL! I grew up with Benny and his FORTY YEAR RUN of the Benny Hill Shows, so when I found out he had a ZX game, I was OVERJOYED! We'll look back at some of my Benny Hill memories, and then it's game time! No Hill's Angels though I'm afraid....

This week on Our Sinclair, join THE BRENT, and me, Amigo Aaron, as I get nostalgic as heck for an all time favorite of mine, THE MAN HIMSELF, BENNY HILL! I grew up with Benny and his FORTY YEAR RUN of the Benny Hill Shows, so when I found out he had a ZX game, I was OVERJOYED! We'll look back at some of my Benny Hill memories, and then it's game time! No Hill's Angels though I'm afraid....

Strap on your tool belt, it's time for WORK this week on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we hit the factory floor in NIGHT SHIFT!

Our Sinclair 118 features Mr. Wimpy, a game made to promote a British burger joint! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burgertime-like offering! It's Our Sinclair 118!

Our Sinclair 118 features Mr. Wimpy, a game made to promote a British burger joint! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burgertime-like offering! It's Our Sinclair 118!

Our Sinclair 117 features Dark Sceptre, a dark fantasy game with some high concepts and amazing graphics and sound. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this DEEP and frantic real time fantasy strategy offering! It's Our Sinclair 117!

Our Sinclair 117 features Dark Sceptre, a dark fantasy game with some high concepts and amazing graphics and sound. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this DEEP and frantic real time fantasy strategy offering! It's Our Sinclair 117!

Welcome to a brand new Atari ST Show! This time out join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we enjoy a look at what could or could NOT be the best arcade port on the ST! It's Mr. Do Run Run! Enjoy episode 30 of the Atari ST Show!

Our Sinclair is BACK and to kick off the new year, our game selection committee decided to check out some new-ish fare on the ZX Spectrum 128k! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore the deepest, darkest corridors of the TINY DUNGEONS! It's Our Sinclair 116! Purchase Tiny Dungeons at: https://retrosouls.itch.io/tiny-dungeons

Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some fun TRS-80 Color Computer SNOW games! After THE BRENT tells his hilarious and humiliating "I ran over a child on the slopes" story, it's GAME TIME! First out, it's the classic cart based Skiing. Then we hit the road running with Horace Goes Skiing! Kick back and laugh with the boys as we celebrate the holidays with our Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer! It's CoC Show 56!

It's the BIG Our Sinclair Holiday Special! This time out, join the boys for that yuletide classic BIKERS on the ZX NEXT! Nothing gets me in the mood for Xmas like BONE CHILLING TURNS at 300 MPH on a SPEED CYCLE! SUPER Hang-ON tight for this one! Purchase BIKERS at: https://caverngames.itch.io/bikers

Welcome to a brand new Atari ST Show Holiday Spectacular! This time out join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we enjoy a look at the traditional ST game of the holiday season, Targhan! There's no better way to kick off December then family, food, and a warm mug of Targhan. Enjoy episode 29 of the Atari ST Show!

DEM BOYS are back in action with an all new ARG Presents! This time around, we're checking out the Games of Universal Entertainment! UE is known for it's incredibly popular MR. DO series, but it's so much more. We'll chat about the history of UE, and then it's game time. Join Amigo Aaron and The BRENT for Space Panic and Mrs. Dynamite!

It's Our Sinclair 114! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some hot, monster on monster action on the 48K and 128K Speccy as we look at Rampage! I'll be examining what I think made the arcade game such a classic, and pondering how you convert a 3 player arcade game with multiple buttons and huge, colorful sprites to an Spectrum. Did the pull it off...tune in and find out!