Podcasts about ZX Spectrum

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

Nuevo programa , co-presentado con AUDIONAUTAS, dedicado a tu sistema favorito y con el que estarás al día de TODO lo que se cuece en la escena Spectrum. Autores, desarrolladores, creadores.... son parte imprescindible y los que mueven realmente la escena y ,en este programa, son los verdaderos PROTAGONISTAS. Intro: 0:00 - 2:56 Noticias: 2:57 -1:10:59 Hardware/Utilidades/Emulación/Remakes: 1:11:00 - 1:36:03 Concursos: 1:36:04 - 1:50:25 Libros y revistas: 1:50:26 - 3:24:03 Tiendas: 3:24:04 - 3:37:48 Nuevos juegos para ZX Spectrum: 3:37:49 - 5:14:49 Nuevos juegos para ZX Spectrum Next: 5:14:50 - 5:34:45 Próximos lanzamientos y juegos en desarrollo: 5:34:46 - 6:08:11

Hacía ya tiempo pero , por fin, regresa CARLOS PÉREZGRIN para hablarnos de su aventura creada con CYD (Cronomantic) para ZX SPECTRUM. HOY nos explicará todo sobre este juego en riguroso DIRECTO. Al final hubo invitado extra: Ricardo Oyón (Tormenta de Plomo) https://cperezgrin.itch.io/la-ciudad-a-oscuras-spider-man TELEGRAM CYD: https://t.me/+aUfKiqBUc2FiNDhk CYD: https://github.com/cronomantic/ChooseYourDestiny

Hola a todos y todasss!En el capítulo de hoy reflexiono sobre hacia donde va el proyecto Solo128k, su contenido y ecosistema y sobre la nostalgia, recreativas y sus versiones de ZX Spectrum.Gracias por escuchar! Y cuidaros mucho!!Twitter :@128k_OnlyEmail:Only128k@gmail.comCanal Twitch:https://m.twitch.tv/solo128kCanal YouTube:https://youtube.com/@solo128k?si=DrswKyLMqaXRqY6DCanal Telegram:https://t.me/+wQHRqt5teqgyYWM0Podcast asociado a la red de SOSPECHOSOS HABITUALES. Suscríbete con este feed:https://feedpress.me/sospechosos128kUn saludo y hasta el próximo capítulo!!

Hola a todos y todasss!En este capítulo os hablo de la vuelta de la histórica revista de ZX Spectrum, Microhobby. Algunos detalles y opiniones al respecto. Espero que os guste!Gracias por escuchar! Y cuidaros mucho!!Twitter :@128k_OnlyEmail:Only128k@gmail.comCanal Twitch:https://m.twitch.tv/solo128kCanal YouTube:https://youtube.com/@solo128k?si=DrswKyLMqaXRqY6DCanal Telegram:https://t.me/+wQHRqt5teqgyYWM0Podcast asociado a la red de SOSPECHOSOS HABITUALES. Suscríbete con este feed:https://feedpress.me/sospechosos128kUn saludo y hasta el próximo capítulo!!

Nuevo programa dedicado a tu sistema favorito y con el que estarás al día de TODO lo que se cuece en la escena Spectrum. Autores, desarrolladores, creadores.... son parte imprescindible y los que mueven realmente la escena y ,en este programa, son los verdaderos PROTAGONISTAS. Tiempos por secciones: Intro: 0:00 - 1:55 Noticias: 1:56 - 1:17:11 Hardware/Utilidades/Emulación/Remakes: 1:17:12 - 2:00:12 Concursos: 2:00:13 - 2:10:01 Libros y revistas: 2:10:02 - 3:38:29 Tiendas: 3:38:30 - 4:14:59 Nuevos juegos de ZX Spectrum: 4:15:00 - 5:52:07 Nuevos juegos de ZX Spectrum Next: 5:52:08 - 5:59:47 Próximos lanzamientos y juegos en desarrollo: 5:59:48 - 6:18:45 Si quieres saber más y no te conformas con jugar en bucle a la gota del abu simbel ¡este es tu programa!

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

Hola a todos y todasss! Hoy inauguró la sección del podcast “Brevepixel” donde hare una breve reseña de un juego sobre todo de ZX Spectrum y recreativas.En este el primer Brevepixel, hablo sobre RAD MOBILE. Una recreativa de Sega de 1991 con varios hitos para la compañía y con una jugabilidad excelente. Recomiendo que la probéis, ya que es un juego no muy conocido y es muy bueno.En YouTube hare un gameplay de la version de recreativa y la de Saturn (GALE RACER - Sega - 1994), que en esta ultima aunque los vehículos sean en 3D y nuestro coche alcance mas velocidad punta, la distancia de dibujado de la carretera, horizonte, etc.. es bastante mas cercana que la recreativa y no tan fluida como esta ultima. Añadiendo a esto breves tiempos de carga en la version Saturn al pasar de tramo a tramo.Conclusión: mejor la versión arcade pero buena la versión de Saturn también.Gracias por escuchar! Y cuidaros mucho!!Twitter :@128k_OnlyEmail:Only128k@gmail.comCanal Twitch:https://m.twitch.tv/solo128kCanal YouTube:https://youtube.com/@solo128k?si=DrswKyLMqaXRqY6DCanal Telegram:https://t.me/+wQHRqt5teqgyYWM0Podcast asociado a la red de SOSPECHOSOS HABITUALES. Suscríbete con este feed:https://feedpress.me/sospechosos128kUn saludo y hasta el próximo capítulo!!

Hola a todos y todasss! En este capítulo quiero corregir una afirmación que hago en el capítulo anterior (el 26) sobre la recreativa “Special criminal investigation” en la que decía que no había conversión a ZX Spectrum y si que tiene! Por lo tanto, tendréis video con la versión de Spectrum y la recreativa en el canal de YouTube de Solo128k.Perdonad por la equivocación y gracias por escuchar!Cuidaros mucho!!Twitter :@128k_OnlyEmail:Only128k@gmail.comCanal Twitch:https://m.twitch.tv/solo128kCanal YouTube:https://youtube.com/@solo128k?si=DrswKyLMqaXRqY6DCanal Telegram:https://t.me/+wQHRqt5teqgyYWM0Podcast asociado a la red de SOSPECHOSOS HABITUALES. Suscríbete con este feed:https://feedpress.me/sospechosos128kUn saludo y hasta el próximo capítulo!!

Uppföljaren på avsnitt 99.5, med mer grovkornig chipmusik från den gamla speldatorn ZX Spectrum - och vi sänder ikväll live inifrån en gammal dator.

What's the role of a "CIO PLUS"?Noel Toal is CIO at DPV Health and was recognized on the prestigious #CIO50 list in 2022 and 2023 and the #CSO30 list for 2023.Although Noel initially aspired to be a lawyer, his passion for technology began with his first computer, a ZX Spectrum. Over his 30-year career, he has worked across various fields, including IT, Data & AI, and Cybersecurity.---Connect with Noel Toalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltoal/Connect with Host Anton Roe:https://www.linkedin.com/in/talentsolutions/Tune in now on your favourite platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/talesfromtechtitansFollow Tales from Tech Titans on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45vUr2zFollow Emmbr for more tech career insights:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4bcTihIInstagram: https://bit.ly/3KND7ww | https://bit.ly/3VNA9g

Easter Eggs, die kleinen versteckten Botschaften in Soft- und Hardware, sind faszinierend. Im Podcast werden diesmal drei interessante Easter Eggs vorgestellt. Da ist das Album OK Computer der britischen Band Radiohead, in dem ein Programm für einen ZX Spectrum versteckt ist. Oder die Scanner von HP, die mit ihren präzisen Elektromotoren Melodien abspielen können. Und dann sind da noch die versteckten Botschaften auf Platinen und Chips. Sprecher & Produktion: Wolfgang Schoch Musik: BACKPLATE von https://josephmcdade.com

Nuevo programa dedicado a tu sistema favorito y con el que estarás al día de TODO lo que se cuece en la escena Spectrum. Introducción. 0:00 - 4:11 Noticias generales. 4:12 - 1:03:30 Hardware/Utilidades/Emulación/Remakes. 1:03:31 - 1:39:43 Concursos. 1:39:44 - 1:48:06 Libros y revistas. 1:48:07 - 2:50:29 Tiendas. 2:50:30 - 3:32:20 Nuevos juegos de ZX Spectrum. 3:32:21 - 5:11:00 Nuevos juegos de ZX Spectrum Next. 5:11:01 - 5:21:34 Próximos lanzamientos y juegos en desarrollo. 5:21:35 - 5:46:10

Hoy viene al canal JUNTELART (Raúl Torralba) para hablarnos de todos sus proyectos, especialmente el ZX SPECTRUM GAME MAKER, pero también de todo lo que está desarrollando por y para la escena. Proyecto ZX SPECTRUM GAME MAKER: https://gm.retrojuegos.org/ Telegram ZX SPECTRUM GAME MAKER: https://t.me/zx_spectrum_game_maker Juegos creados con el motor: https://itch.io/games/tag-zx-spectrum-game-maker Krilin y el castillo de las 7 dagas: https://www.retrojuegos.org/p/krilin-y-el-castillo-de-las-7-dagas-zx.html

Today Andy and Diego spotlight Steel Legion for the NES from François Brodeur and published by Broke Studio. Join us as we navigate a dystopian 2004 filled with oppressive AI, run-and-gun exploration, and echoes of classic hits like Bionic Commando. We also head to the ZX Spectrum with The Blond, a uniquely challenging puzzle-action game inspired by the classic Western movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, guiding Tuco safely through each frantic level by strategically shooting targets to keep him alive.We also share exciting news about Atari's upcoming Jeff Minter-themed game jam and debate the mysterious boundaries of what truly counts as a sandwich. And yes, we promise to get to the bottom of whether a hot dog qualifies! Dust off your Commodore 64, power up that NES, and listen in!

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

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

Charla con Guillermo de SPB sobre el ZX SPECTRUM. Un clásico, un icono y un (inserte aquí su adjetivo en función de lo que le pareció ) SIN PELOS EN LOS BITS https://go.ivoox.com/sq/488871 Puedes dejar tus críticas y opiniones en caja de comentarios, puedes contactar con nosotros a través del email: podcastsayonara@gmail.com Unirte a nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/sayonarafm Si te gusta lo que hacemos puedes dejarnos un like y comentarlo para darle mimitos al algoritmo. Tambien puedes invitarnos a una fanta en: https://ko-fi.com/sayonarababy https://paypal.com/paypalme/sayonarafm Gracias por visitarnos, por tu ayuda y colaboración Más capítulos disponibles y posibilidades de escucha: ⏭️ https://linktr.ee/sayonarafm ⏮️

An airhacks.fm conversation with Kevlin Henney (@KevlinHenney) about: first computer was a Sinclair ZX81 with 1K of memory, programming in Basic and later Z80 assembly language, creating simulations like volcano explosions and n-body problems as a teenager, transitioning to the ZX Spectrum and other early home computers, studying physics at university but becoming more interested in programming, learning fortran, getting his first programming job at a small software house in Bristol where his boss had a wall of books on programming languages and paradigms, becoming self-taught through reading these books, developing an interest in AI and philosophy of mind which led to pursuing a master's degree in parallel computer systems, creating a virtual machine for a Lisp-based actor model, learning about the occam programming language based on Communicating sequential processes (CSP) for transputers, discovering Object-oriented programming and being fascinated by modularity and encapsulation, encountering Java in the mid-90s as a free downloadable language with platform independence, appreciating Java's familiar C-like syntax while offering object orientation without low-level concerns, using Java primarily for training and consultancy work rather than application development, discussing the evolution of Java features like inner classes (Java 1.1) and interfaces, explaining his unique perspective on interfaces coming from distributed systems experience with IDLs, reflecting on his work with various distributed Java technologies like RMI, Jini and JavaSpaces, continuing his career as an independent consultant, trainer and speaker with strong involvement in the patterns community Kevlin Henney on twitter: @KevlinHenney

If you loved football management games, this episode is a must-listen. That's because we got to speak with the man who pretty much invented the genre, Kevin Toms. He's the developer of Football Manager, the 1980s series of games that started the whole thing. Since you can also now play Kevin Toms' Football Manager on your mobile, we thought it would be a great excuse to find out the story behind the original games, and why they've returned.   

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

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

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

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s—the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But although it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer (MIT Press, 2024), Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for showcasing technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. Containing interviews with Commodore engineers as well as an insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

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

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

En el episodio 94 del podcast de Entre Dev y Ops hablaremos cómo se programaban los videojuegos en los 80 con Juan Carlos Sánchez.  Blog Entre Dev y Ops - https://www.entredevyops.es  Telegram Entre Dev y Ops - https://t.me/entredevyops  Twitter Entre Dev y Ops - https://twitter.com/entredevyops  LinkedIn Entre Dev y Ops - https://www.linkedin.com/company/entredevyops/  Patreon Entre Dev y Ops - https://www.patreon.com/edyo  Amazon Entre Dev y Ops - https://amzn.to/2HrlmRw  Enlaces comentados:  Microhobby Forever - https://microhobby.speccy.cz/mhforever/index.htm  Revista Microhobby - https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroHobby  Spectrum ZX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum  Programa completo de Sábado chip - https://www.elmundodelspectrum.com/rescatado-un-programa-completo-de-sabado-chip-microdrive-004/  Programa recuperado de Sábado Chip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLOTDm4ZuHg  Atari - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari  Zafiro - https://www.devuego.es/bd/festudio/zafiro-software  DROSoft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DROsoft  PDS - https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/PDS_development_system  Sideral War - https://zxart.ee/spa/software/games/arcade/shooters/run-n-gun/classic-run-n-gun/sideral-war/  BlodBloody Paws - https://worldofspectrum.org/archive/software/games/bloody-paws-gll-software-sa  Bloody Paws vídeo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efwTRAuj-jE  Carga de Cinta del ZX Spectrum - https://worldofspectrum.org/archive/software/games/bloody-paws-gll-software-sa  Opera Soft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_Soft  Sol Negro - https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_negro_(videojuego)  Pascal - https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal_(lenguaje_de_programaci%C3%B3n)  Buccaneers de Duintronic - https://www.recreativas.org/buccaneers-535-duintronic  Mail Soft - https://www.xataka.com/historia-tecnologica/cuando-comprabamos-tecnologia-pesetas-80-juegos-eran-asequibles-ordenadores-salian-ojo-cara  Amstrad Eterno - https://amstradeterno.com/  Amstrad DSK - https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Format:DSK_disk_image_file_format  Matranet.net - https://www.matranet.net/boutique/boutique.php  Bloody Paws en Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1491780/Bloody_Paws_Unleashed  The Mojon Twins - https://www.mojontwins.com/  Bloody Paws CPC gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efwTRAuj-jE  Rollercoster Tycoon was the last of its kind, Chris Sawyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JouTsMQsEA  Chris Sawyer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Sawyer  Juan Carlos Sánchez - jcsanchez7028@gmail.com 

Merry Christmas everyone! Tis the season to be jolly, so we thought what better way to celebrate than have 6 grown men fight & shout about what 8 bit home micro is best by playing a load of budget games. Which system will win? Tune in to find out!   Special thanks to Scott Pearson for creating another awesome piece of artwork for our cover! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits 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 Derek Young 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 DrNoVocalCords Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Salvio Calabrese 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 Wee Jock Poo-Pong McPlop 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 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/

Los mejores videojuegos de ZX Spectrum por su faceta narrativa se dan cita en este nuevo podcast sobre la historia de los videojuegos. Hablamos con divulgadores, desarrolladores y diseñadores para entender qué podemos aprender de los juegos de este mítico sistema para usar a día de hoy en nuestros desarrollos. Videojuegos de ZX Spectrum recomendados por Jesús Martínez del Vals: Tir Na Nog Fairlight The Great Escape Dragontorc Everyones a Wally Frankie Goes to Hollywood Contact Sam Cruise Heavy on The magick Lords of Midnight Deus Ex Machina Todos los capítulos de la Historia de la Narrativa del Videojuego: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPTGZ5GEprSbLaY95ckm2bd__pAn8hqPC - Compra The Spectrum: https://amzn.to/4fb5Bxa Compra el libro Spectrum compendio visual: https://amzn.to/3OMY5hd - Compra el libro El Mundo del Spectrum: https://amzn.to/3DjyvO5 Compra el libro La Aventura Colosal: https://amzn.to/4fbu6ua - Visita la web El Mundo del Spectrum: https://www.elmundodelspectrum.com/ - Descubre Retroworks: http://www.retroworks.es/shop/new_index.php Juega a Sorcerer Kid Adventure: https://vidaextraretro.itch.io/sorcerer-kid Descubre los juegos de Roolando: https://roolandoo.itch.io/ Descubre los juegos de BitFans: https://bitfans.itch.io/ - Estudia online en ⁠ UNIR un máster o un grado en videojuegos, diseño gráfico digital, UX o multimedia. Pide más información sin compromiso: https://estudiar.unir.net/es/es-gen-area-ing-formacion-diseno-director-ejecutivo/ - Másters y Grados 100% oficiales; dan acceso a programas de doctorado y a trabajar como profesor universitario - Formación 100% online; estudia sin cambiar tus rutinas - Pensados para gente que trabaja y quiere convertirse en diseñador de lo que le apasiona

An airhacks.fm conversation with Mario Fusco (@mariofusco) about: early programming on ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, father's computer shop in South Italy, work experiences with Olivetti and IBM, the Olivetti M10 laptop, introduction to Java and aspect-oriented programming, project on advertisement optimization for Berlusconi's company, experience with Scala and presenting at Scala Days, joining Red Hat to work on Drools rule engine, current work on quarkus and langchain4j integration, importance of open source contribution and conference participation for career growth, evolution of programming languages and technologies, thoughts on AI and rule engines, social aspects of software development, importance of community involvement in tech industry Mario Fusco on twitter: @mariofusco

Juegos impresionantes los que sortearemos la semana próxima y que te puedes llevar tú haciéndote mecenas del proyecto Reconectados en https://www.patreon.com/reconectados. La nueva serie de Prime Video, Secret Level, dedica sus capítulos a distintos videojuegos, pero, ¿está realmente bien? Lo comentamos junto al análisis en detalle de The Spectrum, la réplica lanzada por Retro Games de la clasiquísima ZX Spectrum de 1982. También, sobre historia del videojuego nos paramos a charlar con Santiago Bustamante, director cultural de OXO Museo, el museo del videojuego que acaba de abrir sus puertas en Madrid siguiendo el éxito de Málaga. Y reviews de títulos que teníamos pendientes como Microsoft Flight Simulator y The Rise of the Golden Idol, con sus aciertos y sus tropiezos. Todo esto junto a vuestros comentarios y preguntas, y algunas sorpresas más que os dejamos oír directamente. ¡Os leemos, gracias por escucharnos cada semana! ¡Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados ¡Sigue nuestro canal de Twitch! ✅ Suscríbete a Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reconectados ¡Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram de ofertas! ✅ Canal de ofertas: https://t.me/ofertasvideojuegosreco ¡Escucha Reconectados cada semana: Jueves 07:00am! Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-reconectados-videojuegos_sq_f1467878_1.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TzgUfUZppavUlKeRreIXL iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/reconectados-videojuegos/id1304330116 ¡Síguenos en redes sociales! Twitter: @ReconectadosPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReconectadosPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconectadospod/ Jabote: @Jabote22 Manu: @ManuGmn Borja: @borjaruete

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

Si & Dan welcome MGB Graham to the show and discuss a Tom Baker story!Sarah Jane is brilliant, the baddies are made on a ZX Spectrum, and there are plenty of regular Doctor Who tropes throughout this four parter!FOLLOW US!@MGBGraham@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA

Si & Dan welcome MGB Graham to the show and discuss a Tom Baker story!Sarah Jane is brilliant, the baddies are made on a ZX Spectrum, and there are plenty of regular Doctor Who tropes throughout this four parter!FOLLOW US!@MGBGraham@DanGriffin21@TheDrWhoPod@SJPWORLDMEDIA

It's Our Sinclair 113! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some Halloween fun on the 48K and 128K Speccy. From our good friends at Midnight Brew Games, I'll be examining the new box set release of Colin Stewart monster classics, Frank N Stein and Dr. Acula! It's spooky puzzle platform fun on a GRAND scale, and retooled with bug fixes and in-game tunes! If you're interested in this box set, check them out and all the other offerings at midnightbrewgames.com and check out Happy Coding ZX's patreon at patreon.com/happycodingzx

It's Our Sinclair 113! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some Halloween fun on the 48K and 128K Speccy. From our good friends at Midnight Brew Games, I'll be examining the new box set release of Colin Stewart monster classics, Frank N Stein and Dr. Acula! It's spooky puzzle platform fun on a GRAND scale, and retooled with bug fixes and in-game tunes! If you're interested in this box set, check them out and all the other offerings at midnightbrewgames.com and check out Happy Coding ZX's patreon at patreon.com/happycodingzx

Steve, Dean & Mads discuss various retro themed topics in this episode including The Rubber Keyed Wonder film by the Caulfields, the Alien movie franchise and a whole lot more! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel  Roger Swan Shot2Bits 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 Derek Young 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 DrNoVocalCords Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Salvio Calabrese 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 Wee Jock Poo-Pong McPlop 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 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/

In this episode, the guys talk about their excitement for the newly announced "The Spectrum" ZX Spectrum remake from Retro games, and all things Spectrum related. John also talks about the MiSTER Pi and his excitement about joining the MiSTer community. And Dave talks about his experiences using AI to do Commodore 64 game programming.Links:MiSTER Pi: https://retroremake.co/

It's BIG Our Sinclair 112! This time out, join the boys for what's said to be a STONE COLD CLASSIC on the 128K Speccy. Where Time Stood Still is a party based exploration horror survival games WAY before any of that meant anything! Will this one soar with the Pterodactyls or sink in the swamp!? FIND OUT!

It's BIG Our Sinclair 112! This time out, join the boys for what's said to be a STONE COLD CLASSIC on the 128K Speccy. Where Time Stood Still is a party based exploration horror survival games WAY before any of that meant anything! Will this one soar with the Pterodactyls or sink in the swamp!? FIND OUT!

Sinclair is back and this time in color! Their new computer is out in April 1982 and already has a bunch of software releasing for it! Join us as we look over some of the early games and specs of this new computer and also cover some other cool games, such as D-Day by Olympia and Demon Attack by Imagic!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 10 (First half) from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"

This week, we hear the fascinating career of Ian Oliver as he shares insider stories from founding Real Time Games Software, including the development of the groundbreaking Carrier Command and creating development systems for Sega. From the humble beginnings of 3D Tank Duel on the ZX Spectrum to navigating the complexities of the Sega Dreamcast era, Ian offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of the gaming industry.   00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 41:44 - Ian Oliver Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - Get £5 off The Art of The Box - Use code: RH5 at checkout - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-box 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/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes $60 Sega Saturn Flash Cart: https://tinyurl.com/2j3xvcd5 Blingboard64 Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/zxrt4396 New Power Rangers Beat 'Em Up: https://tinyurl.com/3te66jv8 Wonder Swan to TV Mod Kit: https://tinyurl.com/y6ehxrsr Contra Reforged: https://tinyurl.com/2s4artyr