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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 51 MIN

VCF Bomb Threat, C64 Firmware Debacle, ARPANet Reconstructed & More - Ramble 156

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Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQIn this episode I talk about my renewed love for Monument Valley, Atari's acquisition of Implicit Conversions, the Commodore 64 Ultimate firmware debacle, a rare 1974 Nintendo arcade game, a bomb threat during a VCF YouTuber panel, ARPANet's reconstruction & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Monument Valley: https://www.monumentvalleygame.comAtari Acquires Implicit Conversions: https://gamesbeat.com/atari-acquires-implicit-conversions-emulation-studio-that-takes-classic-games-to-new-platformsCommodore 64 Ultimate Firmware Protection Update: https://www.commodore.net/post/your-hardware-your-choice-confirming-our-approach-to-firmware-protectionNintendo FMV Game Reconstructed: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendos-extremely-rare-fmv-arcade-game-from-1974-has-been-restored-by-a-dedicated-fan/1100-6539509VCF Bomb Threat: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/that-was-crazy-retro-panel-gets-interrupted-after-bomb-threatARPANet Reconstructed: https://obsolescence.dev/arpanet_home.htmlVideo Of The Week 1 (Portal 2 Community Edition): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhOZ8G51E4Video Of The Week 2 (Second Wind / Fully Ramblomatic Atari vs. Nintendo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt7SkhWQoFoChapters:00:00 Wherein I Waffle About The PS3 & Monument Valley06:28 Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions14:01 Commodore's Firmware Conundrum22:36 Ultra Rare Nintendo Arcade Game Preserved29:53 VCF Show Bomb Threat36:28 ARPANet Is Back!42:07 Videos Of The Week

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