The Amstrad online museum is open for business! We took a quick look and it bought back some CPC memories. The US Copyright Office has hindered game preservation but will it make much of a difference in the long run? Finally a simple Elite 2 video seems to have struck a cord with lots of gamers.

Pixel Addict magazine sponsors this episode. Visit www.pixel.addict.media to see the latest issue which focuses on Microprose who made some of the classic sims of the 16-bit era. While there check out the special Amstrad and Atari productions.

00:00 - Show Opening

07:32 - Pour Some Sugar On Me Story Link: https://amstrad.com/ Additional Amstrad Videos Link: https://www.youtube.com/@Amshold/videos

20:00 - Copyright or CopyWRONG? Story Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/publishers-are-absolutely-terrified-preserved-video-games-would-be-used-for-recreational-purposes-so-the-us-copyright-office-has-struck-down-a-major-effort-for-game-preservation/

34:16 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

43:16 - Second Best Space Sim Ever? Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhx-49cH6Xw Follow Up Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaDayiX_0Y

57:22 - Community Question of the Week

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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Dave's Briefs Links:

Amiga TWIR Demo By Banjo Guy Ollie: https://github.com/olonguet/TWIR-Housekeeping

CRT Video Wall: https://youtu.be/09_mHG5bJ7Y

Red Dward Worms: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/worms-creator-shows-off-impressive-easter-egg-filled-red-dwarf-level

Dev Den's First Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuMf33EPlBA

The Guardian's Tech Specs Article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/oct/23/is-there-even-any-point-in-making-more-powerful-games-consoles

GamesMaster Series 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3S59y6wTx4

MVG's Wing Commander Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFNFd8I0WU

🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠

Dave is a little under the weather this week so Chris steps up. We look back at Sega Rally, did it change driving games 30 years ago? The C64 is getting a Street Fighter 2 conversion, its looking fast and playable but does it retain all the right components? Worms has been a hit since it first appeared and the original developer is working on an update for the Amiga! Get those sheep ready!

Please visit Chris' channel, 005 AGIMA, for his latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMA/videos

00:00 - Show Opening

09:30 - Easy Right Maybe Story Link: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/sega-rally-championship-retrospective

26:44 - Spinning Bird Kick Story Link: https://c64universe.wordpress.com/2024/10/20/super-street-fighter-2-turbo-for-c64-early-game-demo/

43:44 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

50:48 - Worms Are Back In Service Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/the-commodore-amiga-used-to-make-worms-is-back-in-service

01:00:00 - Community Question of the Week

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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Dave's Briefs Links:

Norfolk Retro Event: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1g72hvn/norfolk_retro_event_presents_retro_gaming_weekend/

Atari Decanter: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/raise-a-glass-to-a-video-game-icon-with-this-new-atari-decanter-set

Lillian Schwartz Passes: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/technology/lillian-schwartz-dead.html The Artist The Computer Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRFPV9smRyg

LGR Update: https://youtu.be/WA2qAfqGLE0?si=NqFURnShqoNLViMt

Nintendo Museum Uses Emulation: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-official-nintendo-museum-appears-to-be-emulating-snes-games-on-a-windows-pc-which-is-slightly-embarrassing/

We return to find that your PC will be able to emulate an Xbox, that a rare Microprose arcade cabinet has been restored ( and is quite excellent ) and we check out a report that asks why some games age better than others. We also have news of a special Atari focused magazine which may or may not have been officially announced when you read this...we don't know.

If you like our podcast then it is quite likely that you will also enjoy Pixel Addict magazine. Made by and for lovers of retro computers/consoles/games/films/toys. Packed with reports, news, reviews and even tutorials you are sure to enjoy. The current issue has a HUGE section on Microprose. Visit www.pixel.addict.media/shop/

00:00 - Show Opening

07:10 - Throw Me An Xbone Story Link: https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox-one/after-11-years-xbox-one-emulators-are-finally-coming-to-pc-but-theyre-not-actually-using-emulation-at-all/

17:42 - Rare Microprose Cab Repaired Story Link: https://philwip.com/2019/09/11/pcb-repair-f-15-strike-eagle/

31:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

38:03 - Growing Old Disgracefully Story Link: https://www.howtogeek.com/why-do-some-games-age-poorly-while-others-are-timeless/

49:28 - Community Question of the Week

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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Dave's Housekeeping Links:

LGR's Latest Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VocCS7ls7R8

Will CRTs Return Discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fxzw4l/do_you_think_demand_for_crts_might_ever_grow_high/

Nostalgia Nerd and The Checkmate Monitor: https://youtu.be/IWBVATSPPlw

Nintendo Goes For YouTube Emulators: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/nintendo-is-now-going-after-youtube-accounts-which-show-its-games-being-emulated

Retro Computing A Chore?: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1fv58tf/vintage_computer_collection_becoming_a_chore/

BBC's 1990s Lara Croft Clip: https://youtu.be/l25IionYlp0?si=o_65b6jUCTVcvr4E

Internet Archive Hacked: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/internet-archive-hacked-data-breach-impacts-31-million-users/