SIZZLER – unboxing and C64 gameplay by Scene World

More reviews and unboxing from us! Sizzler! Our very own Andrew Fisher has a look at it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RVD8gcmONo … – unboxing and C64 gameplay!

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 72: SWIV

Lorfarius gets in da heli for some arcade shoot em up fun in this weeks AMIGArama.

SIDFX – New batch available! Your last chance to acquire the Ultimate Dual SID solution for your Commodore

SIDFX is a plug-and-play solution that let you install any two SID models in your Commodore 64, SX-64, 128, 128D or C64 Reloaded with no soldering required. For some time, this excellent add-on was sold out. Henrik Alexandersen from Project SIDFX contacted me saying that they have a new batch available for purchase. However, the bad news is that this…

RetroShop rolling out MiSTer FPGA Special Bundle

Ricardo Saraiva posted on RetroShop Facebook Page another special offer for those interested in a MiSTer board. The offer is a special bundle called MiSTer Razor XL Edition Bundle, including XSRAM, Wakefield-Vette Heatshink and Boxed Noctua Fan. All boards are 100% assembled and tested. There are only 100 units available for 79,90€ with FREE Worldwide Shipping (with tracking). The sale will happen…

Texas TI-99/4A Emulator ‘Classic99’ gets a new version

It is true we don’t talk much about the TI-99 here, but it is not because we think less of it. I actually have two of them in my personal collection and it is a very interesting and capable computer. Also, the community of enthusiasts dedicated to the TI-99 is very active on, for example, the Atariage Forum. If you…

Game devs past and present share their experiences in Ars Technica’s War Stories

One of the great things about the current groundswell in popularity for retro gaming is that developers and designers are finally emerging from the shadows to share the history of the industry with a fan-base eager to know just how their favourite games came to be. I listen to a number of retro gaming podcasts and subscribe to various channels…

8-bit Bookmobile, A New Retroprogramming Podcast

Not too long ago, I decided that I wanted to finally “get serious” with 8-bit programming. I love podcasts, so I went looking for a retrocomputing podcast that focused on programming. Other than the short run of Next Without For, I couldn’t find anything out there. OK, it may be that my Google skills just aren’t that good, I don’t…

Scene World Podcast Episode #60 – The Guru Meditation!

Amiga Bill and Anthony Becker are, together, the creative force behind The Guru Meditation, one of the #Amiga scene’s most beloved and visible institutions. AJ Heller and Joerg Droege sit down with them for a wide-ranging conversation about the modern Amiga scene and how they produce their brilliant content. (Interview begins @ 24:00) https://scene.world/guru

How to Play Retro Games On The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k (2019)

A few weeks ago the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k was on sale on Amazon Canada and I decided to get one, although I already had many other ways to stream Netflix and other streaming services (fact that my sons keep reminding (mocking!) me every time I use the new device). The price was good and I was curious to…

Nox Archaist Kickstarter! (Apple II RPG)

The 6502 Workshop team is launching a Kickstarter campaign on May 2, 2019 to produce a collector’s edition of Nox Archaist! Nox Archaist is a brand new tile based 8-bit RPG inspired by classics like Ultima and Bard’s Tale.  It is written for the Apple II computer, but is easily playable on any modern Mac or PC via emulation.  It’s…