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This Week in Retro
Hot Tubs & Car Phones - This Week In Retro 221

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 59:24


Back to the 80s where everyone had a Filofax and wore power suits! Remember how some coders wanted to be rock-stars? How can you spot a fake coding book and a certain pinball game has made a return. All this and more in this week's retro computing podcast. As we patiently wait for the next issue of Pixel Addict to come along why not check out https://www.addict.media/ and pick up any issues you are missing. It's no good having an incomplete collection! 00:00 - Show Opening 03:51 - It's A Faaaake! Story Link: https://youtu.be/MNxDPnr7mI0?si=-P-5yG0MfBKksV3V 16:58 - 80s Rockstars Revisited! Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aV5Pfj7_20 Story Link 2: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/05/sierra-made-the-games-of-my-childhood-are-they-still-fun-to-play/ 35:57 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 46:24 - You Space Cadet! Story Link: https://www.droid-life.com/2025/05/19/space-cadet-pinball-of-windows-fame-now-on-android/ 53:18 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Half A Century Of Type-Ins - This Week In Retro 220

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 54:18


We are joined by James (WhatHoSnorkers) to discuss a new video that shows how DMA Design reinvented the puzzle game, to remember the computerised Raleigh Vektar, and how it seems that 50 years have now passed since the very first type in game was released. Whether you remember the Amiga, BBC Micro, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, 16-bit consoles or DOS gaming; Pixel Addict shares your love of pioneering digital technology of the past. Visit https://www.addict.media/ You can see James having fun with type in programs at https://www.youtube.com/@WhatHoSnorkers 00:00 - Show Opening 03:10 - The Type-In Turns 50! Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1kmabnb/perhaps_the_first_type_in_game_is_50/ Additional Link: https://altairclone.com/downloads/killbits.pdf Learn About Checksums: https://atariprojects.org/2020/07/25/learn-about-checksum-programs-for-checking-type-in-programs-15-30-mins/ Thanks to Tom Halfhill: https://www.halfhill.com/ 16:28 - It's Not Street Hawk Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1knk7vy/raleigh_vektar_mid_80s/#lightbox_cuts  Additional Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/cassettefuturism/comments/rpyk7l/vektar_bike_raleigh_1985/ Another Link: https://radicallyretro.tumblr.com/post/675581185126219776/the-raleigh-vektar-1985-the-first-computerized 30:55 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 36:56 - Oh No, More Lemmings! Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTOySSAPo8 47:03 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Video Games Aren't Real, They Can't Hurt You! - This Week In Retro 219

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 63:00


This Week in Retro
Was 2000 The Best Year For Gaming? - This Week In Retro 218

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 54:17


Thank you for joining us once again for another look at some up to date news for out of date tech. Jason joins us and has selected a story about distraction free computing using DOS. Chris returns and looks at a fantastic video about gaming in the year 2000. Dave's interest was piqued by the news that an anti-piracy campaign itself used pirated content... All this and the Community Question Of The Week We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine. Head over to https://www.addict.media/ for news on the latest issue as well as Amiga Addict and the special issues of Amstrad Addict and Atari Addict. 00:00 - Show Opening 04:33 - Anti-Piracy Piracy Story Link: https://news.sky.com/story/amp/you-wouldnt-steal-a-font-famous-anti-piracy-campaign-may-have-used-pirated-typeface-13357462 Additional Link: https://torrentfreak.com/sorry-the-you-wouldnt-steal-a-car-anti-piracy-ad-wasnt-pirated-170625/  13:39 - What A Time To Be Alive Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuSRjyR_ZJU Additional Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/ects2k-diary  24:37 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 29:55 - Weren't Writers Antisocial Enough Already? Story Link: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/26/dos_distraction_free_writing/ 45:25 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Super Fast Win 98 Install - This Week In Retro 216

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 60:39


Bill Gates predicted the online future way back in 1993, how much did he get right? Was the first 3D game made in 1992? And what if you could install Windows 98 is just a couple of minutes? Clint from LGR joins us to talk about these fascinating subjects and more. You can see more from Clint over at LGR https://www.youtube.com/@LGR We are sponsored by Pixel Addict this week and they have a brand new issue out and it is all about the evolution of music in games. From Chiptunes to Cinematics! Head to their new website https://www.addict.media/ 00:00 - Show Opening 08:34 - Gatesway To The Future Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QR9otLcnf0&feature=youtu.be 27:21 - 3D Video Games Didn't Exist Until 1992 Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWlRy9lUAvs 40:03 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 45:00 - Windows 98 Faster! Story Link: https://youtu.be/8V1bE43nbHM?si=I08LoxPIfsIb9HIP 53:40 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Chiptune Heaven - This Week In Retro 214

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 59:27


A chiptunes documentary, a top ten list of influential games that seems a bit dodgy and ten seems to be the idea age to want to go back to. We are joined by Matt from TechMadeEasy. Our sponsor PIXEL ADDICT magazine has a new website! Check it out at https://www.addict.media/ where you can order the very latest issue and see absolutely everything else from Addict Media. Tell them we sent you and you will get a knowing nod! You can find out more about Matt and TechMadeEasy from the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TechMadeEasyUK or https://www.techmadeeasy.co.uk 00:00 - Show Opening 05:42 - Shen Mooooooooooooo! Story Link: https://www.polygon.com/news/550231/shenmue-bafta-most-influential-game-all-time 23:46 - Ten Is The Magic Number Story Link: https://www.iflscience.com/retro-gamers-like-to-revisit-the-games-they-played-when-they-were-10-78700 Additional Link: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/wt6yb_v1 34:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 43:15 - Chiptune Heaven Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U82IdByPUE 50:51 - Community Question of the Week

My Daily Story
S23 Ep22: Video podcast title “My Daily Story” link in episode description

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 12:51


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My Animated Story
Video podcast title “My Daily Story” link in episode description

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 12:45


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This Week in Retro
4 Tales Of Retro Woe - This Week In Retro 212

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 72:25


This week we are joined by Jason Compton from The Retro Adventurers to talk about four retro projects that may have hit hard times, how the loss of one online account could cost you dearly and about the return of a popular point and click adventure that might give you nightmares! The Pixel Addict magazine website has had a faster modem fitted! You will be able to order your copy of the latest issue with such pleasure and ease! Visit pixel.addict.media for an interview with Julian "Jaz" Rignall and to find out about the Videoton TVC 64 plus many other interesting articles. If you want to know more about Jason and The Retro Adventurers then: https://retroadventurers.com https://bsky.app/profile/retroadventurers.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/retroadventurers https://bsky.app/profile/jasoncompton.bsky.social  00:00 - Show Opening 06:40 - The Not So Fantastic Four! Story Link: https://unbound.com/ Additional Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qhsfh7CeYE 29:04 - The Price Of The Ban Hammer Story Link: https://twistedvoxel.com/player-xbox-digital-library-permanent-ban-modded-lobby/ 41:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 50:45 - I Scream, I Scream Story Link: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/03/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-and-switch-on-march-27 01:02:47 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Retro Tech Up In Smoke - This Week In Retro 211

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 45:20


This Week in Retro
Y2K With A Vengeance - This Week In Retro 208

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 59:24


Neil and Dave love a bit of Ultima and there are two news stories related to that very series in this week's show. Can AI really be trusted to faithfully recreate classic video games for modern hardware?  The BBC has a video all about the Millennium Bug (Y2K), so there is chat about that too. It is your last chance to grab the Retro Collective Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle Pixel Addict magazine has caught pinball fever and explores the history of pinball video games! There is an interview with Julian "Jaz" Rignall and a look at his new book! Head over to pixel.addict.media for your copy of the latest issue. 00:00 - Show Opening 05:58 - Reopening The Black Gate Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKeoXBBzqug 22:23 -  Artificial Stupidity? Story Link: https://aftermath.site/microsoft-xbox-muse-ai-phil-spencer-dipshit 37:07 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 44:05 - Turn Off Your Computer Before Midnight! Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0O4CKaB4ls 52:43 - Community Question of the Week

My Daily Story
S23 Ep11: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | Born Old, But Getting Younger – My Transformation

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 20:03


My Animated Story
Check out Horror Animated Story link below | I Decide to Compete with My School's Most Popular Girl

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 33:57


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My Daily Story
S23 Ep10: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | TikTok Made Me a Millionaire, But My Parents Tried to Steal It All

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 20:00


My Daily Story
S23 Ep8: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | How a Homeless Man Became My Unexpected Guardian

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 21:22


My Daily Story
S23 Ep9: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | Just Stinking Normal and Boring/

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 20:16


My Animated Story
Check out Horror Animated Story link below | Im a poor girl who lives a life of a billionaires

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 28:03


This Week in Retro
Atari STE Goes Faster - This Week In Retro 199

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 73:40


A clever coder has created what is surely the fastest, smoothest and most impressive racer for the Atari STE. Indiana Jones has a new game out but lets not forget the old ones. Watching people play games is getting more popular but why and is it really a new thing? Issue 25 of Pixel Addict magazine is ready to order! Fantasy World Dizzy is arguably the most iconic game the Oliver Twins and Codemasters ever released. To mark the game's 35-year history, writer Graham Pembrey is joined by Andrew and Philip Oliver to discuss the twins' fondness for Dizzy, as well as the franchise's undying popularity from fans. There is an in-depth look at the history of the Dizzy series. Head over to pixel.addict.media 00:00 - Show Opening 06:13 - Let's Go FASTER Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6nQeMhw2Es Download Link: https://retroracing.itch.io/faster-atari-ste 22:22 - “It's Not The Years, Honey, It's The Mileage” Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHLYLHuCSA 41:31 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 55:22 - Do You Like To Watch, Or Take Part? Story Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamers-may-spend-more-time-watching-games-than-playing-them/1100-6528205/ 01:03:18 - Community Question of the Week

My Animated Story
Check out Horror Animated Story link below | I Was Left at the Wizard

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 32:53


My Animated Story
Check out Horror Animated Story link below | Separated at Birth, My Twin Sister Took Everything From Me

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 33:35


My Daily Story
S23 Ep5: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | I Eat Pizza

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 20:58


My Daily Story
S23 Ep6: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | The Day I Found Out I Was Switched at Birth My Emotional Story

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 21:44


My Daily Story
S23 Ep7: Check out Horror Animated Story link below | Meeting My Alien

My Daily Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 20:06


My Animated Story
Check out Horror Animated Story link below | I Didn't Know I Was Just Mom's Experiment

My Animated Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 35:13


This Week in Retro
Look At All Those New Mega Drive Games - This Week In Retro 195

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 64:40


Just how do you keep track of all the new SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis games? Join us as we take a look at a website that aims to do just that. We are joined by Allan aka Happy Coding ZX who tells us all about Midnight Brew Games and the special ZX Spectrum game compilation. We also check out an article on Ireland's retro scene and there is an interesting documentary about game musician Chris Huelsbeck. All this and more retro computing info along with your answers to the Community Question Of The Week. Happy Coding ZX Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzWzj4BD-9AyY2WmN9fmbjg  Midnight Brew Games: https://ko-fi.com/midnightbrew/shop Pixel Addict is our sponsor this week and as they gear up their Christmas issue why not take a look their back catalogue and find an issue you missed out on. www.pixel.addict.media 00:00 - Show Opening 14:19 - Mega Regenesis Story Link: 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 Life On Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OXQLvH4mRo 26:48 - Huelsbeck Beckons Story Link: https://youtu.be/OmWbu0N6Y40?si=nK5raWQTeUveOcxf 41:12 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 47:18 - Would You Like Some Retro Father? Story Link: https://www.breakingnews.ie/lifestyle/how-irelands-booming-retro-gaming-market-is-filling-a-void-for-gamers-1685435.html 58:56 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
ALAN SUGAR IN SPAAAAAAAAACE! - This Week In Retro 193

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 66:50


The Amstrad online museum is open for business! We took a quick look and it bought back some CPC memories. The US Copyright Office has hindered game preservation but will it make much of a difference in the long run? Finally a simple Elite 2 video seems to have struck a cord with lots of gamers. Pixel Addict magazine sponsors this episode. Visit www.pixel.addict.media to see the latest issue which focuses on Microprose who made some of the classic sims of the 16-bit era. While there check out the special Amstrad and Atari productions. 00:00 - Show Opening 07:32 - Pour Some Sugar On Me Story Link: https://amstrad.com/ Additional Amstrad Videos Link:  https://www.youtube.com/@Amshold/videos 20:00 - Copyright or CopyWRONG? Story Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/publishers-are-absolutely-terrified-preserved-video-games-would-be-used-for-recreational-purposes-so-the-us-copyright-office-has-struck-down-a-major-effort-for-game-preservation/ 34:16 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 43:16 - Second Best Space Sim Ever? Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhx-49cH6Xw Follow Up Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaDayiX_0Y 57:22 - Community Question of the Week

Day Dreams and Nightmares with To_42
Night - I Was A Teenage Satan: A Haunting Halloween Creepypasta

Day Dreams and Nightmares with To_42

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 38:04


Thank you so much for checking out this Creepypasta Story.

Triad Podcast Network
FINANCIAL PODCAST - Election Year Investment Mistakes

Triad Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 27:50


Join us for a timely discussion with certified financial planner Jennifer Johnson from Three Magnolias Financial Advisors in Winston-Salem, as we delve into the impact of election cycles on financial markets. With a significant election on the horizon, Jennifer addresses the common concerns and mistakes investors make during these uncertain times, particularly regarding the stock market. Discover how historical data can guide your investment decisions and why staying the course might be your best strategy. Jennifer shares insights on the typical market behaviors during election years and offers practical advice to help you navigate the volatility with confidence. Whether you're curious about the effects of political shifts on your portfolio or seeking reassurance in your financial strategy, this episode is packed with valuable information. Tune in to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of election-related market timing and ensure your financial goals remain on track. For more insights and to connect with Jennifer, visit Three Magnolias Financial Advisors or reach out via email at jennifer@3-magnolias.com.  STORY LINK: https://www.capitalgroup.com/ria/insights/articles/3-investor-mistakes-election-year.html The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe of Highlands Residential Mortgage, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week in Retro
40 Years of ELITE - This Week In Retro 189

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 55:06


Elite is 40 and to celebrate some source code has been shared. Fancy a job at Sega looking after its history? A PS2 gets a stunning restoration. Neil drops by to chat to Dave and Rees about this week's retro computing stories. Once again thank you Rees for stepping up and helping us out while Neil was away. Rees has a lot of retro content, please visit https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/ for all the info. Check out the latest issue of Pixel Addict for a big feature on popular Disney game Duck Tales. You will also find this issue's feature system in Templeman's Treasures where the Exelvision EXL 100 is explored. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for all the details. 00:00 - Show Opening 06:00 - Elite 40th Source Code Story Link: http://www.elitehomepage.org/fourty/index.htm 19:21 - SEGA History Expert? Have We Got A Job For You! Story Link: https://mynintendonews.com/2024/09/21/sega-paying-100000-for-archivist-lore-role/ 29:08 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 38:18 - Extreme Restoration Story Link: https://youtu.be/2cFdAKC3_-o 46:35 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Dongles, Doom & DOS - This Week In Retro 187

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 70:58


This week we are joined by Richard from Heber Ltd. to talk about a video that shows life behind the scenes at id Software and the ITX Llama, a machine built for 90s gaming. We also discover the origin of the Dongle! The new issue of Pixel Addict has a big feature on the classic game Duck Tales. With info and interviews on how this hugely successful game came to be. Visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ for the full run down. 00:00 - Show Opening 08:55 - Moments Before Doom Story Link: https://youtu.be/HpEBUV_g9vU?si=iuFnLtqo_Eis3aYt 19:22 - ITX Llama: A Brand New PC For 1990s DOS Games! Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHqmjn6sY4 46:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 51:21 - My Dongle Is Still Going Strong! Story Link: https://wordcraft.com/contact#history 58:45 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Commodores Are Burning Hot! - This Week In Retro 185

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 56:22


Fan favourite Chris is back to bring his views on a new book all about classic arcade games, to find out just how cool the C64 really is and how good old MS Paint has seen off its intended successor.  All this and the Community Question Of The Week answers. You read Pixel Addict on the move, right? The history of luggable and portable computers is fascinating. The cover story this month takes a look at pioneering mobile computers including the Osborne 1, Kaypro II, Compaq Portable and even Commodore's SX-64. Visit www.pixel.addict.media 00:00 - Show Opening 05:53 - Arcade Done Justice Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletop-book/arcade-decades-80s-edition YouTube Promo: https://youtu.be/ZBiYZIHOzyQ?si=kTawBqY-coAL-SVm 13:30 - The C64 Is Not Cool Story Link: http://tech.guitarsite.de/c64_thermal.html 30:09 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 35:07 - 3D Defeated - Paint Wins! Story Link: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/99838/microsoft-is-retiring-2017s-paint-3d-and-keeping-the-original-ms-from-1985/index.html 48:27 - Community Question of the Week

Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast
We're Not The First Attempt At A Reality | NOSLEEP by Googlyeyes93

Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 42:23


Nosleep Story: We're not the first attempt at a world. I think I found the demo for our reality. Author: googlyeyes93 Narrator: Stories Fables Ghostly Tales We encounter a world where our protagonist is PUSHED into another universe when saving a woman from an oncoming truck, to be pushed into land hidden from our world...a DEMO world. Learning that this world is inhabited by souls that USED to be us....Friends? Foes? We'll discover as this story continues! What we do know, is that there is a creature in that universe that wants to soul of our protagonist, that pushes claim his soul for their own..but why..... ENJOY LEGENDS!!!

This Week in Retro
What Was Your First GUI? - This Week In Retro 183

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 60:40


Bob from RetroRGB joins us this week to talk SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis games, our memories of early GUIs and a Game Boy with a CRT screen which is still portable but VERY battery hungry. Once again Ctrl-Alt-Rees steps in to cover for Neil while he is on his break. There are more retro computing news nuggets in Dave's Briefs and the Community Question Of The Week.   Bob asks that you please visit https://www.retrorgb.com/  Rees has lots of good retro stuff over at https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/   This week's show is bought to you by the letters P and A and the number 22. These stand for Pixel Addict issue 22 which is a magazine full of news and stories about our fave older computer and gaming systems. Take a look at  https://www.pixel.addict.media/ 00:00 - Show Opening 04:15 - The Mega Of Mega Drive Story Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/best-sega-genesis-games-all-time/ 23:02 - 1986 Battle Of The GUIs - Will Windows Win, Or Will It Be GEM's Time To Shine? Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2PNLsvDxqw How Apple Ruined GEM: https://youtu.be/aAAU5S1irP0?si=2vB9wmjCprVwefOb 36:48 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 47:44 - The World's First Proper Game Boy Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irHI_2WdQXc 53:17 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
NVIDIA Bailed Out By SEGA!? - This Week In Retro 182

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 57:49


It's This Week In Retro, your weekly round up of news for old ( and sometimes not so old ) computers, consoles and games. This week we look back at some of the stand out loading screens from the Atari ST, find out how SEGA helped NVIDIA become what it is today and wonder if a CRT running at crazy refresh rates is the best option for modern gaming. All this and many more snippets of news in brief and your answers to our Community Question Of The Week! Neil is off for a few weeks and we needed somebody to step up and ctrl-alt-rees put his hand into the air, bounced around with excitement and demanded we pick him, so we did. Thank you Rees for keeping Dave company this week. Please visit his website https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/ Please take a moment from your busy day to visit https://www.pixel.addict.media/ and take a look at the all new issue of Pixel Addict magazine. Do you remember before laptops were really a thing and various manufacturers tried to squeeze fully functioning computers into something that became known as a luggable computer? It doesn't matter, either way you should nab a copy and check out the lead feature. Thanks! 00:00 - Show Opening 04:08 - All Hail Our New Atari ST Overlords! Story Link: https://retroarcadia.blog/2024/07/03/top-ten-favourite-atari-st-loading-screens/ 26:49 - NVIDIA And SEGA Story Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-nearly-went-out-of-business-in-1996-trying-to-make-segas-dreamcast-gpu-instead-sega-americas-ceo-offered-the-company-a-dollar5-million-lifeline 34:29 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 39:55 - CRTs Are The Best Modern Gaming Monitors? Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/this-is-not-a-typo-the-worlds-fastest-gaming-monitor-may-well-be-this-ancient-iiyama-crt-unit-pushed-to-700-hz-at-a-glorious-120p-resolution/ 49:58 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Microsoft Calls Time On Xbox 360 - This Week In Retro 179

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 62:19


The BBC went to visit DMA in Dundee. Microsoft is shutting the Xbox 360 store, has it had its time? With the recent video detailing the making of Syndicate by Bullfrog we wonder if that was the first game where you played as the bad guy? All this and your Community Question Of The Week answers plus other retro computing and gaming news in brief. Visit http://pixel.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. The current issue is an Elite special but don't miss the look at the Valiant Turtle and the restoration of an Amstrad PC1640.  00:00 - Show Opening 08:45 - BBC At DMA For GTA Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vWSi44ZTSw Keith Chegwin At Ocean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmS4LYKRHY4 23:36 - 360 Retirement Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1dxi7b7/xbox_360_store_closes_290724/ 34:45 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below 42:42 - Crime Pays? Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf94GyekoBM 53:17 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
Cleaning Dirty Floppy Disks - This Week In Retro 177

This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 78:38


Wouldn't it be great if there was a machine to clean your old and dirty floppy disks? Now there is! Footage from a cancelled Indiana Jones game has surfaced. Did you ever want to play that shark arcade game seen in the movie Jaws? All this and more retro computing news along with the Community Question Of The Week. 00:00 - Show Opening 06:32 - Jonesing For Indiana Jones Story Link: https://youtu.be/VGgshWvrH2g?si=ycTRmQVP2urBDcuy Additional Link: https://mixnmojo.com/features/sitefeatures/Indiana-Jones-and-the-Iron-Phoenix-The-Lost-Sequel-to-Fate-of-Atlantis/1 26:36 - Du Du , Du Du , Du Du Du Du (Shark) Story Link: https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/15694/jaws-arcade-video-game-killer-shark-atari-sega-electromechanical/ 40:52 - Dave's Housekeeping Links to stories mentioned found at the end of this text. 58:18 - Clean That Dirty Floppy! Story Link: https://youtu.be/mqdionqLqqs?si=7DZ--gzpHuuiWIHM 01:07:33 - Community Question of the Week

This Week in Retro
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This Week in Retro

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 66:57


You think that Doom killed the Amiga right? Maybe not. What if you could recompile any N64 game to run on any system? The Ghostbusters finally get to bust ghosts on the BBC. All this and more in your weekly retro computing show. We are sponsored by Pixel Addict magazine and the latest issue is now available from https://www.pixel.addict.media/ It's main feature is about classic games that used current events (at the time) as inspiration.  00:00 - Show Opening 07:08 - The Amiga Is Dead Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsADJa-23Sg 24:57 - Executing The N64 Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWwUuWRgsM 36:32 - Dave's Housekeeping Vox Orion's Message: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1cvn0oj/what_does_this_week_in_retro_mean_to_you/ CEX AMA: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/random-former-cex-staffer-holds-reddit-ama-and-the-first-question-is-a-doozy Apple Lifts Emulation Ban: https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-new-retro-gaming-app-has-landed-on-ios-and-it-can-emulate-38-different-consoles FPGA Discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1crnbkq/about_daves_distinction_between_fpga_and_sofware/ Pac Man Birthday: https://www.internationaldays.co/event-kids/pac-man-birthday/r/recr4y9ulVQ4uY3o4 Spectrum Pac Man RX: https://happycodingzx.itch.io/pacman-rx Lemmings Dance Track: https://youtu.be/4n4pk9uWfiU?si=q6vBr0Lcw11Ppv7A OutRun AGA: https://youtu.be/CLaedlbr4wg?si=oX6VPXX1vmOSZv0z Goodbye 4:3: https://youtu.be/Z7Ngusj_3w8?si=Z6opZY4qHyWZnVAn Atari Music Video: https://www.timeextension.com/features/most-of-my-engineers-were-stoned-nolan-bushnell-on-the-failure-of-atari-video-music Rob Smith DiskFlashBack: https://youtu.be/zFYf9jhp3bs?si=19e34Cvr78RcEQVH First Type-In Program: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1csm5ze/the_first_computer_game_typein_is_49_today/ 50:24 - Who Ya Gonna Call? The BBC! Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1ctazcw/fanmade_port_of_ghostbusters_to_the_bbc_micro/ 56:26 - Community Question of the Week

The Whispering Woods - Real Life Ghost Stories
Extra Episode | More Appalachian Tales | True Scary Stories

The Whispering Woods - Real Life Ghost Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 23:41


Today's extra episode has more creepy stories from Appalachia. We've got four stories to share, and sorry for my husky voice and Tobie's stuffed-up nose!Story Link and Other Linkshttps://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/rrs9dg/theres_something_up_with_the_appalachianshttps://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1b6u5tr/randome_whistling_in_the_woodshttps://imgur.com/a/V5NwGiQJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEThanks so much for listening and we'll catch up with you again on Saturday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.