Podcasts about ZX Spectrum

This week, we're joined by Core Design artist and animator Billy Allison, whose incredible career spans hand-drawn children's TV classics like SuperTed and The Forgotten Toys through to iconic 16-bit games including Chuck Rock, Wonder Dog, Bubba 'n' Stix and more. Billy shares how he went from experimenting with animation on a ZX Spectrum and Deluxe Paint to pushing early 3D on Shadow Man and revisiting Alien Breed years later. From sneaking into film school rostrum rooms to pioneering full-screen Amiga cutscenes.Contents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories51:34 – Billy Allison Core Design InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesN64 & PS2 Mario Co-Op Mod: https://youtu.be/gCza2KrstxEAmiga Mario Kart Clone: https://tinyurl.com/2s4y92d4Minecraft On Sega Saturn: https://tinyurl.com/fwcr2d3dBest Way To Play Fan Translations: https://tinyurl.com/378jn4r2Castlevania Silent Planet: https://tinyurl.com/bdhdn5z3New bsnes Build Adds Multitap: https://tinyurl.com/yt4nwvj4

Welcome to Our Sinclair! What goes into making a great cake? Flour, water, butter...bolts, tacks...FISH?!?! We'll explore a culinary nightmare on the ZX Spectrum this week with a look at the Stamper brothers early title Cookie!

В 87 выпуске подкаста Javaswag обсуждаем внутреннюю кухню создания языков, почему Java упрощает исходники и зачем крупным компаниям вроде Huawei свои языки программирования. 00:00 — Интро 01:58 — ZX Spectrum 48/128 и Basic 04:12 — Путь от анализа к компиляторам 06:56 — Красота и сложность разработки компиляторов 09:37 — Противостояние: Язык против Компилятора 13:00 — Зачем компаниям собственные языки? 22:17 — Инструменты и процесс раскрутки компиляторов 26:05 — Специфика OCaml и Lisp 31:22 — Huawei: Создание языка ArkTS 41:50 — Контроль кода и лекция Томпсона 45:55 — Психология фич: важность отказа 55:30 — Различия парсера и компилятора 01:00:09 — Обзор Javac 01:04:27 — Плюсы лямбд против минусов Java 01:09:24 — Язык Ficus: массивы и производительность 01:13:29 — Java 25 01:27:05 — Проект Axiom JDK 01:34:51 — Возможно ли ускорить Javac? 01:45:16 — Сообщество создателей языков программирования 01:48:32 — Применение ИИ в компиляторах 01:53:13 — Непопулярное мнение Гость: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrysolomennikov/ Ссылки: Язык для разработки UI и обучающих систем Flow9 https://github.com/area9innovation/flow9/ Участие в разработке ArkTS (Раздел Contributors, стр. 333) Язык Тривиль https://compiler-potion-faculty.sourcecraft.site/trivil/ Язык Фикус https://compiler-potion-faculty.sourcecraft.site/ficus/ Проект “Языки выходного дня” преобразовался в “Факультет компилятороварения” https://compiler-potion-faculty.sourcecraft.site/ Упрощенные исходники (JEP-512) https://openjdk.org/jeps/512 https://habr.com/ru/companies/axiomjdk/articles/952826/ Запуск Java как скрипта https://openjdk.org/jeps/330 Причины делать новые языки https://habr.com/ru/articles/790422/ Проблемы импортозамещения (статья 2022 года) Импортозамещай это Видео выступления Упрощенные исходники (JEP-512) https://vkvideo.ru/playlist/-195063478_1/video-195063478_456239155?linked=1 Королевства Delphi давно нет, а статья сохранилась https://citforum.ru/programming/delphi/tpl_yacc/ Ссылки на подкаст: Сайт - https://javaswag.github.io/ Телеграм - https://t.me/javaswag Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@javaswag Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/volyihin/ X - https://x.com/javaswagpodcast

We're back for Episode 172 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles + Tea Time With Tim!   7:01 - Quick Questions 26:12 - Patreon Song 29:46- Tea Time With Tim - AO486 Core On MiSTer 53:33 - Eric's Take - How I Prepare For The Show 1:23:48 - News 2:09:19 - 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles   News -  All - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/roguecraft-dx-is-available-now-on-amiga-mega65-and-game-boy-color  Tim - Bubble Bobble: Lost Cave – Now out for the C64. Bubble Bobble: Lost Cave brings the legendary fan-made arcade hack Lost Cave from 2012 to the C64, featuring 100 brand-new levels originally designed by TAITO as extra content for the console versions — now carefully adapted for Commodore's beloved 8-bit machine.  https://daves-retro-forge.itch.io/bubble-bobble-lost-cave-c64  Eric - Arcadeboy turns Nintendo Game Boy into arcade machine with 12.1-inch display  https://www.notebookcheck.net/Arcadeboy-turns-Nintendo-Game-Boy-into-arcade-machine-with-12-1-inch-display.1202813.0.html  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/doom-is-coming-to-evercade  Tim - Go-Go BunnyGun – New Japanese inspired shooter out now for ZX Spectrum 48k. Six levels of intense action, colourful animated sprites, parallax scrolling and daring boss fights. Bonuses and hidden secrets to uncover.  Enemies that vary their attack patterns and adapt to your actions, so never quite the same game twice.  Normal and Hard modes with extra bonuses and separate Hi-Score tables.  And all in a single 48K load!  https://ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun  Eric - Donut Dodo is Being Ported to N64 and Dreamcast - Retro Handhelds  https://retrohandhelds.gg/donut-dodo-is-being-ported-to-n64-and-dreamcast/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/future-knight-is-a-frantic-new-run-n-gun-shooter-that-is-keeping-the-spirit-of-the-game-and-watch-alive  Tim - Lost Beavis And Butt-Head Title Resurfaces On PS1 (from Time Extension)   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/they-did-not-seem-like-a-very-happy-bunch-lost-beavis-and-butt-head-title-resurfaces-on-ps1  Eric - Take a Look at This Developer's WIP Engine for Retro Games  https://80.lv/articles/take-a-look-at-this-developer-s-wip-engine-for-retro-games  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/a-fanmade-vr-port-of-the-n64-classic-perfect-dark-is-currently-in-the-works  Tim - Chrono Trigger Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order - (From RetroRGB) Square-Enix has launched pre-order for Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack. It's priced at $174.99. Scheduled release is March 25th in Japan, and around April 2026 in EU and US.  https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/chrono-trigger-original-soundtrack-vinyl-lp-box     News Of The Weird!!!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/ataris-grand-hotel-plan-will-be-a-glowing-monolith-of-light-and-motion-in-downtown-phoenix  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, 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, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

Welcome to Our Sinclair! Today we look at the slick racing title WEC Le Mans! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we educate ourselves in the ways of endurance racing. Then we have a look at the arcade original before we take on the ZX Spectrum offering.

Welcome to Our Sinclair! Today we look at the slick racing title WEC Le Mans! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we educate ourselves in the ways of endurance racing. Then we have a look at the arcade original before we take on the ZX Spectrum offering.

An airhacks.fm conversation with Kabir Khan (@kabirkhan) about: first computer was a ZX Spectrum 48K with rubber keys, playing Bomb Jack as a memorable early game, growing up in Norway near Oslo with lots of outdoor activities including skiing and swimming in warm fjords, discovering multimedia kiosks at Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus as career inspiration, writing a Java applet dissertation visualizing Motorola 68000 CPU instruction processing with animations, early programming in Basic on the ZX spectrum including a hardcoded cookbook application, learning Pascal and the revelation of understanding what files actually are, first job writing an HTTP server in C++ on Windows NT using Winsock, implementing Real-Time Protocol streaming for multimedia content, working at a consultancy learning multiple programming languages including Active Server Pages ASP and Microsoft Transaction Server MTS, going freelance and building a Java-based exhibition industry booking system, using JBoss with EJB3 for the second version of the exhibition system, getting JBoss support and being impressed by their expertise, contributing to JBoss Mail and JBoss AOP as open source contributions, meeting Sacha Labourey at a JBoss partner event in Norway who advised focusing on AOP, joining JBoss in September 2004 when the company had only about 50 people, meeting Marc Fleury and having pizza at his house in Atlanta, the Red Hat acquisition of JBoss in 2006, leading the JBoss AOP project and standardizing interceptor chains, working on the JBoss microcontainer for JBoss 5 which was over-engineered and slow, joining the team that rethought the server architecture leading to Wildfly, working on WildFly core server management and domain management, the recent move of the runtimes division from Red Hat to IBM, current work on Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol, quarkus being the Java reference implementation for the A2A specification published by Google, Agent-to-Agent Protocol as a standardized protocol for agent-to-agent communication using JSON-RPC REST and grpc, agent cards as capability advertisements similar to business cards, benefits of smaller specialized agents over monolithic AI applications including better traceability smaller context windows and flexibility with different LLMs, comparison of agent architecture to microservices where smaller agents are preferable unlike traditional services where monoliths can be better, upcoming episode planned to deep-dive into A2A with Quarkus and opentelemetry for agent traceability Kabir Khan on twitter: @kabirkhan

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is musician and writer Garreth Hirons, who's sitting through the loading screen waiting for any sign of Copper Blue by Sugar, the Crusader Nuts advert, The Hobbit on the ZX Spectrum, Too Sussed? by These Animal Men, Spring 1994 EP by S*M*A*S*H and Ghoulies Horror Bar. Along the way we'll be querying why ZX Spectrum games with 'Way Of' in the title refused to load, catching up on Season Four of The Weird Butcher Man That Comes And Stands Next To You At The Bar, debating whether the New Wave Of New Wave could have been saved by selling more trousers, revealing how Brett Anderson disqualified himself from appearing on compilations and - of course - trying to attack Thorin with the Trolls' Path.Garreth has also appeared on Looks Unfamiliar talking about The Bigger The God, Food Fighters, Saboteur, The Triangle Of Terror, Sizzlin' Bacon Monster Munch, and Fun At The Funeral Parlour here, The Yellow Album by The Simpsons, the Frankie Goes To Hollywood computer game, Sweet 75, Linc's, Transformers 'Action Masters', The Way Of The Tiger and Quatro here, The Ghosts Of Oxford Street here and the Futurama Christmas Specials here. You can also find Garreth on The Golden Age Of Children's TV talking about Trap Door here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. We already know Crusader doesn't have any.

We're back for Episode 170 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems: Zynaps (ZX Spectrum) vs Armalyte (c64)Plus - All three hosts talk about their best things from 2025! 7:37 - Quick Questions22:48 - Patreon Song26:17- Tea Time With Tim - Indie Developer Spotlight #143:58 - News1:33:25 - Battle Of The Systems: Zynaps (ZX Spectrum) vs Armalyte (c64)2:18:43- Best of 2025News notes at pixelgaiden.comPlease 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, 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, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

We're back for Episode 170 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems: Zynaps (ZX Spectrum) vs Armalyte (c64) Plus - All three hosts talk about their best things from 2025!   7:37 - Quick Questions 22:48 - Patreon Song 26:17- Tea Time With Tim - Indie Developer Spotlight #1 43:58 - News 1:33:25 - Battle Of The Systems: Zynaps (ZX Spectrum) vs Armalyte (c64) 2:18:43- Best of 2025   News -    Cody - https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/11/world-of-spells-this-first-person.html#more  Tim - Chikubi Ninja – MSX2 platformer from the MSX GameDev 25 competition.   Chikubi Ninja is an auto-scrolling action-platformer shoot-‘m-up with a groovy PSG soundtrack, where sharp reflexes and quick decisions are key to defeating every opponent. Designed for MSX2, but taking advantage of the MSX2+/turboR scrolling feature if present.  https://www.msxdev.org/2025/12/27/msxdev25-21-chikubi-ninja/  Eric - After 25 Years, Google Has Finally Killed Dreamcast Web Browser Support | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/after-25-years-google-has-finally-killed-dreamcast-web-browser-support  Tim – Bridle for the C64 from the awesome Roy Fielding (aka Roysterini) has now been released, a play on his previous release Turdle. Also a game thats been in dev for a while “eat ya greens” maybe back in development and out later this year.  https://megastyle.itch.io/birdle-c-64  Eric - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Burns onto Switch Online  https://www.retronews.com/fire-emblem-path-of-radiance-switch-online/  Cody – Marble Madness for 2026!  https://www.retronews.com/marbles-marbles-steam/  Eric - 'About Fishing' Is What You Get When You Combine Shenmue With Sega Bass Fishing, Apparently  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/about-fishing-is-what-you-get-when-you-combine-shenmue-with-sega-bass-fishing-apparently  Tim – Latest installment of Vix's series on Hudson Soft has been released. In part 4 Vix takes a look at the ill fated PC-FX console and sets a few things historically right about the system that has been misreported over time.  https://youtu.be/dg9dJ_0aHs8  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/someone-finally-did-it-this-homebrew-dreamcast-game-uses-two-vmu-displays-at-once    Eric - SN Operator lets you play actual SNES carts on your PC, pre-orders open Dec. 30th, 2025  https://gonintendo.com/contents/56332-sn-operator-lets-you-play-actual-snes-carts-on-your-pc-pre-orders-open-dec-30th-2025      Tim - Sega Channel on MiSTer (via RetroRGB) - One of the first download services for video game consoles that was released in the 90's for the Sega Genesis and only available via Time Warner Cable service.  The core is a modified version of the Mega Drive core, designed to run Sega Channel Revival ROMs released by BillyTime! Games.  https://retrorgb.com/sega-channel-on-mister.html  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/ais-insatiable-hunger-for-ram-is-going-to-play-havoc-with-the-emulation-handheld-industry-in-2026   Eric - Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95 | Games | The Guardian  https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies  Cody – Super Important! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/who-created-the-term-metroidvania-gaming-historian-critical-kate-tries-to-find-out  Eric - Retro-inspired Turn Based Tennis Title Hardcourt Balls Announced  https://www.retronews.com/hardcourt-balls-announced/    Tim – PiMiga5 by Chris Edwards has been released, likely to be the last version. This is a BareMetal build of an Amiga emulator system that can be used on lots of different Intel or Arm based systems. It comes in an image you upload to an SD card or USB stick to boot from, you can also install it on an SSD.  Not only does it provide Amiga emulation, but within it, it also emulates early Mac systems and allows you to run early Mac games. You do however need to provide kickstart ROMs to get it working, but if you own Amiga Forever from Colanto then you already have them! Its a great way to breathe new life into old hardware by turning it in to an Amiga.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFa8YWv6j98  Eric – 2048 for Pico-8 (GREAT VERSION!)  https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153397  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, 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, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.  

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we hang with Sly and take a look at COBRA!

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we hang with Sly and take a look at COBRA!

Hoy Charlamos con JHONNYSTORM en su debut en la creación de juegos Spectrumeros. Creado con ZX GAMEMAKER de JUNTELART supone su ópera prima en un entretenido título. Descarga: https://jhonnystorm.itch.io/pulplife-zx-spectrum-edition Reseña en Planeta Sinclair: https://planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2025/12/pulplife.html

Photo by Alexander Grigoryev on Unsplash Published 22 December 2025 e536 with Andy, Michael R, and guest host newly-retired Ian “Epredator” Hughes – a dive into gaming in 2025, retro computing and games, how to fix old paintings, and what’s coming to the public domain on January 1st. The show kicks off with a number of gaming topics, discussing what the hosts have been playing lately, including the results of the Steam Replay for 2025. There’s also a chat about Commodore (joysticks, and the new Commodore 64 Ultimate), ZX Spectrum, and other retro machines. Netflix has been making acquisitions in the gaming space, where will they lead? Michael is fascinated by the process of restoring old paintings; Andy and Ian have seen a lot more of this on TV in the UK! In the wrap, the hosts cover an incident of apparent smart glasses-induced rage on the subway; and briefly talk about what’s coming into the Public Domain on January 1st 2026. Wishing all our listeners a happy and peaceful break to close out 2025, and we’ll be back with new episodes in 2026. Selected Links Gaming Open Source Cannon Fodder Engine Steam Replay shows high interest in older games Andy’s Steam year in review Michael's Year in review Uber Eats spoofed by SNL Old new Commodore 64 Joystick Hackster review of Commodore 64 Ultimate ESP32 Rainbow (ZX Spectrum Re-created) Picocomputer 6502 board Netflix buys Ready Player Me Makers A satisfying painting restoration on YouTube UK alternatives: Hidden Treasures of the National Trust The Repair Shop Media Smashed smart glasses Public Domain Day 2026

Kingy is joined by Almac and Drisky as they cover the games in Newsfield's incredibly popular ZX Spectrum magazine, CRASH.  CRASH at this time of year always had a bumper edition Christmas special and it is with issue 12 (Dec '84/Jan '85) that the lads celebrate the games that were reviewed.   Games featured in episode: Astronut - Software Projects Backpackers Guide to the Universe - Fantasy Software Boulderdash - First Star Software Cyclone - Vortex Software The Fall Guy - Elite Knight Lore - Ultimate Lode Runner - Software Projects New Cylon Attack - A 'n' F Software Pole Position - Atarisoft Potty Pigeon - Gremlin Graphics The Runes of Zendos - Dorcas Software Skyranger - Microsphere Underwurlde - Ultimate      

Merry SPECTRUM Christmas! We're back with another holiday offering on the ZX Spectrum. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we scoot around as a zombie on the loose at Christmas time this week on Our Sinclair 128!Download Zombo's Christmas Capers For FREE for ZX and PC HERE: https://malcolmkirk.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-unofficial-zombos-christmas-capers.html?m=1Checkout the Midnight Brew's Charity Game SUPER Collection aka Mo' Moustachio's Midnight Moonshine HERE:https://ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2

Merry SPECTRUM Christmas! We're back with another holiday offering on the ZX Spectrum. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we scoot around as a zombie on the loose at Christmas time this week on Our Sinclair 128!Download Zombo's Christmas Capers For FREE for ZX and PC HERE: https://malcolmkirk.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-unofficial-zombos-christmas-capers.html?m=1Checkout the Midnight Brew's Charity Game SUPER Collection aka Mo' Moustachio's Midnight Moonshine HERE:https://ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2

The episode you didn't know you needed and a topic that stretches across the entire history of Lone Wolf, starting back in 1984 as a co-release with the very first books in the series. From the ZX Spectrum to the Nintendo Switch, August and Jonathan trace the eclectic and often tumultuous history of Lone Wolf video games. Learn what ended Hutchinson Games, discover what parts of Mirror of Death are cannon, why we should have gotten a Greel game, and get information about the development of the Forge Reply game from August (who reveals for the first time the level of his involvement in the game). All this and more, in this packed-to-the-brim retrospective of one of the most overlooked video game licenses.For information on the cancelled Ksatria game: https://www.projectaon.org/en/Main/LoneWolfKsatriaArticles

JuanGM nos trae, finalmente, el juego completo de FLOPPYVERSE para nuestros ZX SPECTRUM. Un juego cargado de puzles y lógica que no debéis dejar pasar Descarga: https://jgajete.itch.io/floppyverse

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We're back for Episode 166 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems: Scrapyard Dog (Atari 7800) vs Danan The Jungle Fighter (SMS)   14:01 - Quick Questions 39:31 - Patreon Song 44:50- Tea Time With Tim - Amiga Memories Part 2 1:02:59 - Eric's Take - Kinhank Review 1:23:08 - News 2:21:08- Battle Of The Systems: Scrapyard Dog (Atari 7800) vs Danan The Jungle Fighter (SMS)   News -  Tim – (Via Indie Retro News) The A1200 from Retro Games Ltd – Pricing, availability and pre order date announced.  Launch Date: 16th June 2026  SRP: £149.99 / €189.99 / $189.99 / AU$299.99  Includes: Full-size computer, Mouse, Gamepad  Retail Listings: 10th November 2025 (pfft its now believed to be Friday the 14hth of November on the Retro Games Ltd website)    https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/10/the-a1200-full-size-full-keyboard-full.html  Cody – https://atari.com/products/intellivision-sprint  Cody - https://atari.com/products/atari-90s-rewind-collection  Eric - The Mega Drive / Genesis Ecosystem Is Getting Even Richer" - Say Hello To MD Engine | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/the-mega-drive-genesis-ecosystem-is-getting-even-richer-say-hello-to-md-engine  Tim – Astrodrone for ZX Sprectrum - Your Starship has been damaged and you need to effect repairs.  You have three drones that you will send into a nearby asteroid to collect crystals.  Can you collect enough crystals to perform the ship repairs?  https://stevetyson.itch.io/astrodrone  Cody – Arkagis & Knuckles  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/this-indie-sega-genesis-mega-drive-title-takes-a-leaf-out-of-sonics-book-to-unlock-a-bonus-game  Tim – Evercade Firmware update brings game saves to Roguecraft DX   https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-features-update-october-2025/  Eric - Popful.mail Translation Patch  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/the-pc-engine-super-cd-roms-version-of-popful-mail-is-getting-an-english-dub-and-fan-translation  Cody – Mod Retro is at it again.  https://modretro.com/pages/m64  Tim - Infinos 1 & 2 Gradius-Style Shmups come to Switch and Switch 2 (from Time Extension)  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/infinos-1-and-2-are-a-pair-of-gradius-style-shmups-that-pay-tribute-to-the-golden-age-of-arcade-shooters  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/cancelled-splatterhouse-rpg-splatter-world-has-been-dumped-and-released-into-the-wild  Tim - Trasmoz Legends – new 8 bit retro inspired spooky platformer comes to Steam. Step into the final chapter of the Trasmoz saga, a story that began with critically acclaimed homebrew hits on ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC. Now, in this arcade-style adventure, you will experience the definitive version of the Trasmoz series as it would have been imagined in the golden age of arcades.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2862210/Trasmoz_Legends/  Cody – New arcade Machine for Raiden? https://www.retronews.com/nova-blast-raiden/  Cody – Murtop Coming to NES!  Eric - The WonderSwan Is Getting A New FlashCart - https://retrododo.com/the-wonderswan-is-getting-a-new-flashcart/        Cody – More new Atari 2600/7800 games!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/three-more-toaplan-games-are-coming-to-the-atari-2600plus-atari-7800-and-7800plus    News of the weird?  An Intellivision Amico Just Sold On eBay For Over $2,200 – Via Time Extension:  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/not-interested-in-selling-it-to-haters-an-intellivision-amico-just-sold-on-ebay-for-over-usd2200  https://www.ebay.de/itm/397054998181  Also – Super Rare MTV Tom Ford GameCube... a bargain at only EUR 149.000,00 !!  https://www.ebay.de/itm/388055224946  And Street Burgers!  https://www.retronews.com/street-burgers/  Cody – GBA + DeWalt https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/random-this-modded-gba-can-play-most-rpgs-from-start-to-finish-in-a-single-charge    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, 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, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

Pretend Halloween isn't over! We're back with another newish offering on the ZX Spectrum. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we scoot around this zombie infested hellscape. We'll die 1 MILLION times to save the girl this week on Our Sinclair 127!

Pretend Halloween isn't over! We're back with another newish offering on the ZX Spectrum. Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we scoot around this zombie infested hellscape. We'll die 1 MILLION times to save the girl this week on Our Sinclair 127!

1990 erscheint mit Smash TV eines der lautesten, brutalsten und zugleich cleversten Arcade-Spiele seiner Zeit. Entwickelt von Eugene Jarvis und Mark Turmell bei Williams, überträgt es das Twin-Stick-Prinzip von Robotron: 2084 in ein neues Jahrzehnt – als grelle TV-Gewaltshow, in der Spieler um Geld, Ruhm und ihr Leben kämpfen. Hinter dem Dauerfeuer steckt mehr als bloß Action: Smash TV markiert den Übergang von der skillbasierten Heldenkultur der frühen 80er zur Pay-in-Ära der Arcades, in der Fortschritt vor allem durch Münzen erkauft wurde. Gunnar und Fabian sprechen in dieser Folge über das Spielgefühl, die ökonomische Logik hinter dem Design, Eugene Jarvis' Philosophie und warum Smash TV vielleicht bis heute als zynischer Höhepunkt des Arcade-Zeitalters gilt. Thema: Smash TV Erscheinungstermin: 1990 (Arcade) Plattform: Arcade (Williams/Midway); spätere Umsetzungen für NES, SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Gear, Amiga, ZX Spectrum u.a. Entwickler: Williams Electronics Games Publisher: Williams Electronics Games / Midway Genre: Twin-Stick Shooter / Run-and-Gun Designer: Eugene Jarvis, Mark Turmell Musik & Sound: Jon Hey, Dan Forden Produktions-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Fabian Käufer, Gunnar Lott Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro & Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Trash80.com (Musik)

“Flow State” isn't just a nod to the psychological zone of peak focus — it reflects Yuriy Sibere's entire approach to life and work. From tinkering with a ZX Spectrum in Ukraine to managing cross-functional security products at ThreatLocker, Yuriy embodies adaptability, alignment, and precision amid complexity.He thrives where vision meets implementation — translating abstract strategy into tangible, human-centric security products. Calm under shifting priorities, relentlessly curious, and articulate in execution, Yuriy represents the discipline behind today's most effective cybersecurity innovation.In this conversation, host Chris sits down with Yuriy to trace his path from IT operations to product leadership in cybersecurity. They explore how early curiosity shaped his mindset, how communication builds trust across teams, and how to balance security with usability under real-world pressures. Tune in to discover how clarity, collaboration, and human-centered design fuel success in modern security product management.00:00 Yuriy's Journey into Cybersecurity04:52 Effective Product Management in Cybersecurity09:05 Overcoming Collaboration Challenges11:04 Managing Technical Debt13:21 User Experience in Security Products15:39 Communication in Global Teams16:01 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections SYMLINKS[ThreatLocker] - https://www.threatlocker.comThreatLocker is a cybersecurity company specializing in endpoint security and zero trust solutions. In the episode, Yuriy Tsibere shares his experience as a Product Manager at ThreatLocker and discusses how the company buildsuser-focused security products.[LinkedIn – Yuriy Tsibere] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriytsibereYuriy's professional profile where listeners can learn more about his background, connect with him, and follow his work in cybersecurity and productmanagement.[LinkedIn – ThreatLocker] - https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatlockerThe official LinkedIn page for ThreatLocker, offering updates, company insights, and product news related to cybersecurity innovation.[Zero Trust World Conference] -https://zerotrustworld.comAn annual event hosted by ThreatLocker that brings together IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and technology leaders to discuss advancements in zerotrust security.

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!

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!

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!

This week, Wiedo and Diego reunite after a five-week Scandinavia road trip—complete with charging stops, supermarket pit-stops, and tales of Finland's early school starts as summer fades fast. With sore thumbs from too much messaging, Wiedo dives into control hacks (Quake jump on the mouse, keyboard over D-pads) to keep gaming pain-free.On the games front, Wiedo brings along a free Squid Game demake on the Gameboy, while Diego spotlights Yandex comp standouts Cubix and Kubanoid for the ZX Spectrum—a clever, dice-driven, Columns-style puzzler that squeezes surprising depth out of tiny memory.We also gush over the C64 Mini Black, packed with 25 modern homebrew hits like Sam's Journey, before signing off with Andy still away on holiday.

This week's episode comes live from Retromessa 2025 in Norway, where we were joined on stage by legendary video game composer Richard Jacques. From creating music on a ZX Spectrum at age 11 to scoring iconic titles like Sonic R, Jet Set Radio, Headhunter, and Mass Effect, Richard shares his incredible journey through Sega's golden years, live orchestras at Abbey Road, and the unexpected afterlife of a song that became a meme.  Richard's website: https://www.richardjacques.com/home Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  54:42 - Richard Jacques Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Liverpool Gaming Market: https://www.liverpoolgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes Sega Laserdisc Emulation Has Just Taken a Major Leap Forward: https://tinyurl.com/yc3t492v The Settlers II Finally Settles on Amiga 29 Years Late: https://tinyurl.com/y5xjjyvh Modder Builds Windows 98 Handheld Using Original Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/2v7j2y37 Happy 30th Birthday to Internet Explorer: https://tinyurl.com/452j77md Parenting Like It's 1999: https://tinyurl.com/2etae5m7

In episode 357 of The Retro Asylum hosts Chris O'Regan and Jim Middleton focus their attention on the 8th arcade cartridge for the Evercade series of consoles. It boasts 8 games from Toaplan's back catalogue of arcade games. Not only do the hosts chat about each game, but they also announce the winners of the high score challenge as well as the prize draw for some Evercade related goodies. Also covered in this episode are some retro gaming news stories, links below to the source of each one: Ubisoft are releasing Settlers II for the Amiga - https://gamingretro.co.uk/29-years-la... The 90's Arcade Racer game is now vapourware, but the sound track isn't - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Cubix sends Speccy heads spinning - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Playdate gets a GameBoy emulator - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20...  As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

We're back for Episode 160 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Galaxy Force II (Arcade) vs. Panorama Cotton (Megadrive)   11:06 - Quick Questions 32:44 - Patreon Song 37:19- Tea Time With Tim - Failed UK Computers 53:39 - Cody's Corner - Help Me Buy Games! 1:18:42 - News 2:32:13- Battle Of The Systems: Galaxy Force II (Arcade) vs. Panorama Cotton (Megadrive)   News Cody – The Speccy NEXT is blowing up! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/spectrum-next-kickstarter-smashes-funding-goal-unlocking-game-upgrades-and-support-for-another-classic-80s-home-micro    Tim – New Evercade Taito Arcade 1 & 2 carts, coming in September. Pre order is live now.  https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/taito-arcade-1/  https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/taito-arcade-2/  https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/rare-collection-1/     Cody – New MSX Game https://arugulaz.itch.io/solar-fox-2-space-evaders  Tim – New prototype of space shooter called Star Cursh HyperDrive from Rozz Games, creator to SPGP has been announced, but only to Patreons first, however, looks promising.  https://www.patreon.com/posts/star-crush-here-135473806  Eric - Terminator 2D: No Fate delayed to October 31st https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/22/terminator-2d-no-fate-delayed-to-october-31st/  Cody – Earthion is here, but not on Genesis? https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/steamdeck/earthion  Eric - AYANEO Announce The Pocket DS - The World's First Flip Dual-Screen Android Handheld  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/ayaneo-announce-the-pocket-ds-the-worlds-first-flip-dual-screen-android-handheld  Tim – Stunning 3D Spectrum platformer announced!  Cubix by Gogin comes to the 128K Speccy as part of the YRGB Game Competition.  Pop over to the yrgb.org website to check out Cubix and more games for this great ZX Spectrum competition, voting closes on the 20th of Aug. Tim to go over some games he tested in catching up next episode.  https://yrgb.org  https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/08/cubix-first-3d-platformer-of-its-kind.html  Cody – Now this is my kind of Retro! https://retrogames.biz/products/thec64-mini-black/  Eric - The Pro 3 is 8BitDo's first controller with swappable buttons | The Verge  https://www.theverge.com/news/706967/8bitdo-pro-3-wireless-bluetooth-controller-tmr-swappable-buttons  Cody – Atari announces Colorful 2600's and new 7800 Game Lineup  https://atari.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQ7CSainXcoRNhxOZTt5_GQM33cNoULtDgArnPxfWHBRWJWwF0  Eric - SAM Coupe Teased by SpecNext Ltd. - Retro News  https://www.retronews.com/sam-coupe-teased/  Cody – Upcoming Ninja Battle?    Ninja Gaiden Ragebound! OUt now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/  Shinobi Art of Vengance to come! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/SHINOBI_Art_of_Vengeance/  Not to mention last years Shadow of the Ninja Reborn!  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543760/Shadow_of_the_Ninja__Reborn/  Eric - Retro-Styled Brawler Nice To Yeet You Hitting Out On Steam - Retro News  https://www.retronews.com/nice-to-yeet-you-steam/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/three-years-later-and-hyperkins-pc-engine-turbografx-16-clone-is-finally-coming-out  Eric - Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Release Date And Deluxe Edition  https://www.retronews.com/shantae-advance-risky-revolution/  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/ufo-50-switch/  Eric - Truxton Blasts onto Evercade Highlight of the Month  https://www.retronews.com/truxton-blasts-onto-evercade/  Cody – AOL discontinuing dialup. https://retrododo.com/aol-is-shutting-down-its-dial-up-internet-service-after-34-years/  Eric – News To me! From Amigos – TMNT Shredder's Re-Revenge on Mega CD.  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, Jochwat, John Shawler, 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%  

What's old is new again, as we get word that some of the minds behind RedOctane, who once brought us music game peripherals and the original Rock Band, is coming back to form RedOctane Games. Though details on any game release are sparse, as long time music game fans, what do we hope to see in a new game? We discuss this, and much more in the week of video games on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!   Also in the News:   * Nintendo Indie Showcase * Survey on Physical vs. Digital Games by Nintendo * Evercade to add RARE and ZX Spectrum Games * PEAK Expansion   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

Today Diego and Wiedo talk about four inventive retro games with clever mechanics and classic vibes. Time Wizard (Atari XL) lets you rewind time to dodge traps and collect hourglasses across 70 cleverly designed levels. Petris (Game Gear, Gameboy Color) brings a pet-themed twist to falling-block puzzles, combining animal parts to build cute creatures across five colorful modes. Plyuk (NES, ZX Spectrum) introduces cloning mechanics for inventive platforming, with distinct visuals and level design on each system. And Prisonela MD (Megadrive) delivers lightning-fast, one-screen platforming where every death resets the room instantly—no loading, no mercy. With sharp controls, brutal traps, and an intentionally chaotic level order, it's a twitchy trial-and-error experience that keeps you hooked.

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

Alistair Ross, creator of Al's Retro Geek Lab and the Back to the BBS documentary series, joins Alex to trace a life in computers from Atari 2600/VCS, ZX Spectrum, and IBM PC XT to today's maker scene, and to explain how modern cybersecurity practice shapes the way he runs and protects vintage systems. We talk nostalgia's pull (the smells, sounds, and CRT glow), the move from Scotland to New Zealand and what that meant for access to gear (hello, rare Poly-1), and even why the famously beefy UK plug reflects a tradition of safety‑first engineering, much like the internet standards that still underpin the modern net.Alistair unpacks the BBS resurgence: disappointment with a homogenized, corporate web drove hobbyists back to sysop‑run spaces where community matters. Modern boards run over Telnet/SSH and can bridge to APIs for news, weather, and chats; clients like SyncTERM and Netrunner make dialing in easy.From a security lens he recommends containerizing BBS services, strict least privilege, and favoring Linux for isolation; user access should start at low levels and only be elevated after trust is earned. For home labs: split traffic with two SSIDs and VLANs, keep retro boxes on untrusted segments, and remember old machines often can't do SSH - so plan defenses around clear‑text Telnet where needed.We cover counterfeit parts (how to spot sanded/re‑marked ICs, why to verify with ROM dumps, and when to buy from Mouser vs. eBay/AliExpress/Temu) and celebrate a community that helps each other, from FujiNet's fast hardware/software iteration to Perifractic's bid to revive the Commodore brand, plus forums like VCFed and Vogons.Asked which late retro icon he'd most like to interview, Alistair chooses Gary Kildall, outlining how CP/M's APIs and BIOS abstraction seeded the microcomputer era and how history often gets the story wrong. He also recalls lessons from interviews with Ken & Roberta Williams (Sierra): pioneers built from passion; today's breakthroughs feel iterative except for inflection points like AI.Media that shaped him? BBC's push around the BBC Micro with serious engineering, Econet networking, and classroom focus, plus magazines that taught kids to type, debug, and learn. He argues for hands‑on, offline-first learning again.On building for old platforms, Alistair mixes joyfully simple QuickBasic with modern workflows: write on a fast machine, cross‑compile with OpenWatcom or DJGPP, test in DOSBox, then copy to real hardwae and even draft small games with Gemini CLI before refining. He notes id Software's Doom used a similar cross‑compile workflow on NeXT.Future collabs he'd love? Deep hardware/firmware projects with teams like FujiNet, and admiration for projects such as PicoGUS and PicoMem that extend 8‑bit ISA machines, ideally while keeping upgrades removable so the original hardware (and smells!) remain. He also walks through software preservation, flux‑level imaging with Greaseweazle, sharing drivers to archive.org, and his balanced view on abandonware vs. active copyrights.Finally, Alistair offers guidance for newcomers: try emulation first, then step into hardware as budget allows (prices are rising); participate in forums; contribute images, manuals and code so others can restore machines tomorrow.

Today we chat with special guest Juan José Martínez, developer of retro microcomputer games. Discover Juan's journey into game development for vintage systems, his thoughts on game jams as a solution to scope creep, and his experiences creating titles for classic platforms like the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.Listen to the intricacies of developing games with hardware limitations, the rise of modern expansions like cartridges with extra RAM and ROM, and why some retro communities thrive more than others. Juan shares insights into the appeal and technical challenges of creating authentic retro experiences and discusses how the right game design can shine regardless of graphical constraints.

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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!

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 26 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: From Y2K to 2038: Uncovering Time Bombs in OT and ICS Systems with Pedro UmbelinoPub date: 2025-06-09Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Pedro Umbelino, Principal Research Scientist at BitSight, for an insightful and lively conversation recorded shortly after they met at RSA. Pedro shares stories of his early days in computing, from scavenging parts as a kid to teaching himself programming on a ZX Spectrum. The discussion quickly dives into critical cybersecurity issues across the interconnected worlds of IT and OT, focusing on dramatic vulnerabilities in Automatic Tank Gauges (ATGs) at gas stations—exposing ways attackers could cause significant physical damage and even spark major operational disruptions, all through insecure legacy protocols.   Pedro also brings attention to a ticking time bomb: the “Year 2038” problem, where millions (if not billions) of 32-bit systems might fail due to an epoch time rollover—an issue that could have consequences reminiscent of Y2K, but on a potentially broader scale, especially for OT and critical infrastructure.   Throughout the episode, Aaron and Pedro share practical strategies, lessons from the field, and the sobering reminder that many of these vulnerabilities are still lurking below the surface. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness, collaboration across industry and ISPs, and a proactive approach to understanding and hardening both new and legacy systems. Whether you're an OT engineer, a security researcher, or just curious about what it means to truly “protect it all,” this episode offers a fascinating look at the evolving landscape of digital and physical security risks.   Key Moments: 06:37 Letting Go of Old Memories 15:12 Refueling Spill Risks Concern Technicians 17:37 Understanding Risks Beyond Fear 23:24 Internet Exposure Risks for OT Devices 32:17 Global Cyber Incident Response Challenges 35:30 Legacy System Challenges 39:19 Unidentified Cyber Assets Risk 48:41 "Understanding the Apocalypse Project's Challenges" 49:31 Testing System Vulnerabilities at Scale 55:12 Tech Vulnerabilities Analogous to Y2K 01:03:08 Challenges in OT Modernization   About the Guest: Pedro Umbelino currently holds the position of Principal Research Scientist at Bitsight Technologies and brings over a decade of experience in dedicated security research. ⁤His eclectic curiosity has led to the uncovering of vulnerabilities spanning a gamut of technologies, highlighting critical issues in multiple devices and software, ranging from your everyday smartphone to household smart vacuums, from the intricacies of HTTP servers to the nuances of NFC radio frequencies, from vehicle GPS trackers to protocol-level denial of service attacks.  Pedro is committed to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and has shared his findings at prominent conferences, including Bsides Lisbon, DEF CON, Hack.lu and RSA. How to connect Pedro : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroumbelino/X: https://x.com/kripthorWebsite: https://www.bitsight.com/ Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow   Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast    To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co   Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

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

Our guest Christian Cantamessa began in point and click adventures before becoming lead designer and writer for Red Dead Redemption. Now CEO of Night Studios he is also the writer and director of the film, Air. We discuss concern about GTA III, embracing the game and telling stories in games - this week![00:00:00] – From Donald Duck to GTA III: Career Whiplash Christian recalls the surreal leap from working on a Donald Duck GBA game to contributing to Grand Theft Auto III at Rockstar Games. [00:07:00] – Founding Day for Night Studios and Teaching at USC Christian shares updates on founding Day for Night Studios, collaborating with legendary composer Grant Kirkhope, and teaching screenwriting at USC. [00:15:00] – How Growing Up in Italy Shaped His Game Development Dreams Christian discusses his early life in Italy, making camcorder movies, discovering Monkey Island, and finding a love for storytelling through games. [00:27:00] – Early Struggles: Typing Code from Magazines and Hand-Me-Down Computers He shares the challenges of learning basic programming on a Commodore 16 and ZX Spectrum without formal training or abundant resources. [00:46:00] – Breaking Into Rockstar: Cold Email to Working on GTA III Christian tells the story of how a spontaneous email to DMA Design led to his move to Scotland to help finish GTA III—despite having no prior open-world experience. [00:53:00] – Designing Emergent Gameplay for GTA III He explains how Rockstar embraced unintended player behavior, turning it into a core design philosophy that shaped GTA III's legendary sandbox style. [00:56:00] – Leading Design on Manhunt and Red Dead Redemption After GTA III, Christian became the lead designer of Manhunt and helped shape the narrative and world-building of Red Dead Redemption. [01:00:00] – The Price of Creative Passion: Burnout and Sacrifice Christian reflects on the emotional and personal cost of spending five intense years building Red Dead Redemption, and whether true greatness requires full commitment. Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Shanglan (May) LiArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

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!

This week, we chat to Dave from the wonderfully nostalgic Youtube channel Rose Tinted Spectrum.  From growing up in the arcades of Blackpool to his love of ZX Spectrum budget games, his hilarious takedowns of classic gaming TV, and why he really isn't a fan of The Bitmap Brothers! Rose Tinted Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrum Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  39:45 - Rose Tinted Spectrum Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/ We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes New AVGN game: https://youtu.be/ffmrpIeHLzU The Retro Tap: https://tinyurl.com/3etpych9 Heavy Recoil Mega Drive port: https://tinyurl.com/3ew6zcr8 The end for Blu-ray/Minidisc?: https://tinyurl.com/ycyerkv3 Atari Karts re-run: https://tinyurl.com/575jhu6c

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