Category: Retro Memories

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 82: Stardust

A space shooter that should need no introduction, Stardust takes AMIGArama on a journey to the stars in this true Amiga classic.

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 81: Parasol Stars

AMIGArama makes a return to the Bubble Bobble series but not is all as it should be on the otherside of this 16-Bit Rainbow.

VCF East 2019 – Brian ‘Kernighan’ interviews Unix creator, Ken Thompson

Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie

No matter what you do for a living, you are probably directly or indirectly affected by Ken Thompson work. He designed and implemented the original Unix operating system, which is not only still “around” but also the base for many other systems like Linux and MacOS. On Saturday morning, the fairly large Room 1 was not enough to fit all…

Retro Revisited: Retro Games with Shameless Product Placement

In this edition of Retro Revisited, we’ll be exploring some of the most popular franchises – and worst offenders – from the 80s and 90s to feature product placement in retro games!

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 80: Super Off Road

Lorfarius gears up in his monster truck alongside the Amiga’s Ironman, for this weeks Super Off Road trip.

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 79: The Immortal

There’s no Dungeons & Dragons in this weeks show, as take on a legendary game with a mythical Amiga Immortal.

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 78: Turrican

Lorfarius joins Turrican in his fight to battle the evil Alterra MORGUL hordes. But can they truly conquer this Amiga classic?

Retro Revisited: Mum would not approve!

From blood and guts to naked flesh, we look back at some retro titles your mum would definitely not approve of!

Rare Sinclair ZX Spectrum Prototype donated to the Centre for Computing History

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge, UK, has received, among others, a rare and valuable donation to be added to its collection. The ZX Spectrum prototype was donated by Kate and John Grant of Nine Tiles Inc. The company was responsible for writing the Sinclair BASIC for the ZX-80, ZX-81 and the Spectrum and kept this prototype all these…