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Namco’s Mappy never received an official Amiga conversion—but thanks to JOTD, the classic 1983 arcade game now feels right at home-with a few important caveats.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing

This week on Atari Unlimited, Unreleased Atari - The Games That Never Were! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we consider unreleased 2600 games and take an in-depth look at one of them, Hobo! If you enjoy Atari Unlimited content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #atari2600 #atariunlimited

On this week's Amigos, we review Quik The Thunder Rabbit on the Amiga, a game that takes a decent stab at the oft imitated Sonic franchise. But...is it anyone good? Find out! And join us for news and more! It's Amigos 564Check out Deadband at https://remanence.itch.io/what-is-the-deadbandMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlB🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast

Grab a joystick and a friend and help defend the Earth from Bozon Invaders in this port of a Capcom game that's exactly like the arcade version except very different... it's SIDE ARMS!

This week on Our Sinclair it's we FIRE UP the motorboat, dirt bikes, and jet ski's for RUN THE GAUNTLET! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we try to do the impossible on LIVE TV. If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum

We're back for Episode 184 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color 10:22 - Quick Questions40:36 - Patreon Song44:54- Tea Time With Tim - Summer Of Vic-2059:18 - Eric's Take - Anbernic RG Rotate1:32:56 - News2:33:28 - The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color News Notes - https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/e/episode-184-the-summer-of-vic-the-dreaded-battle-of-puzzle-platformers-mario-vs-donkey-kong-on-gba-vs-toki-tori-on-game-boy-color/ Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

CyberPunks are back! Mutation Software returns to the Amiga with CyberPunks 2, a frantic futuristic team-based shooter.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing

This week on ARG Presents it's Joke Games That Became Popular! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we stroll down a silly path and take a look at Elf Bowling and the ZX Spectrum compilation OF DOOM known as "Don't Buy This!". If you enjoy ARG Presents content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

Domark and Vektor Grafix's 1988 Amiga port of Star Wars converts Atari’s legendary vector arcade coin-op into fluid raster graphics with digitised sound samples and mouse-controlled precision.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing

This week on Atari Unlimited, it's Pac-Man Particulars - An Atari 2600 Story! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we ponder the much maligned 2600 port and reveal a few things you might not know! If you enjoy Atari Unlimited content, make sure to SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #atari2600 #atariunlimited

Sales Curve’s 1989 port of The Ninja Warriors brings Taito’s ultra-wide cybernetic beat 'em up to the Amiga with letterboxed grit and an incredible chip-synth soundtrack.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 183 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps 4:15 - Quick Questions29:48 - Patreon Song33:22- Cody's Corner - Pinball Restoration1:16:36- Catching Up2:38:49 - 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

On this week's Amigos, we pack our passports and brace ourselves for some of the cheapest enemy hitboxes in 16-bit history to review Double Dragon III on the Amiga, Storm's highly accurate yet deeply flawed 1992 arcade conversion.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Take your wallet to the cleaners0:32 Arcade Release Dates1:52 Arcade Devleopers3:32 Arcade Cabinet Details6:18 Game Story7:06 First game with microtransactions?8:00 Special Moves9:00 Extra "Guys"12:20 Buying Weapons13:10 Stage Locations19:10 The NES Version was different and better23:38 Amiga Developers25:14 Boat's thoughts28:21 Aaron's thoughts35:54 Arcade Game Sales Performance37:08 Arcade vs Amiga Side by Side Comparison38:17 Amiga Magazine Reviews39:42 Listener Reviews41:10 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Welcome to Our Sinclair, a show were two big fat hairy guys look at Garfield's Big Fat Hairy Deal for the ZX Spectrum! I HATE Mondays, but I LOVE Garfield, and we'll be talking about his ZX Spectrum debut game. If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum

It's a time to DRIVE A FREAKIN' TRAIN this week on the RETURNING ARG Presents. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as they steam HEAD ON with these game selections - Densha De Go! for the Gameboy Color and Train Simulator Classic for the PC! ALL ABOARD!!!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#argpresents #Retrocomputing #retrorotation

On this week's Amigos, we stuff our swag bags full of diamonds and slam the vault doors shut to review Lock 'N' Chase, the classic 1981 arcade bank heist that tests your reflexes against a relentless squad of chasing constabulary.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Slamming doors in the face of the po po0:41 Arcade Background1:01 The DECCO Cassette System1:43 List of DECCO Games2:29 Pac-Man Fever3:47 What about Donkey Kong?4:20 Game backstory5:02 Game Mechanics5:54 Aaron's arcade memories7:50 Names of the police dudes9:19 Super Pac-Man differences10:49 Entrances and exits12:00 Sound design13:50 Game hardware14:55 Game controls16:39 DECCO Machine Copy Protection18:15 Home ports21:27 Recently sold cabinets22:08 Amiga port developers23:32 Port cheats23:54 How it plays vs arcade24:37 Amiga vs Arcade side by side26:09 Gameplay strategies27:44 How much blitter was used28:23 Bugs present30:11 Praise of the gate timing31:44 Boat's final thoughts35:21 Aaron's final thoughts36:14 Listener reviews38:08 Coming up next week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

At last weekend's International Retro Computer Expo (aka "BoatFest") I did a LIVE version of Sprite Castle in which I covered Rogue followed by several Roguelikes for both the Commodore 64 and other 8bit-and-16bit systems. Thanks to everyone who came to watch the show and I hope you enjoy this live edition of Sprite Castle!

We're back for Episode 182 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar) 8:32 - Quick Questions26:36 - Patreon Song30:11- Tea Time With Tim - Game Dev With Gary55:33 - Eric's Take - SOAPBOX - Physical Games1:25:02 - News2:16:39 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)News notes at pixelgaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

This year, instead of reviewing a game, we talk to various attendees from around the world!

Welcome to ATARI UNLIMITED! This time out we're talking TALES FROM ATARI including Quiz Show the 1970's Atari game that ran off an EIGHT TRACK! We'll talk everything from Atari's involvement with Capcom's Street Fighter series, to Nolan's Chuck E Cheese, to the competitor Atari OWNED called Kee games! It's Atari UNLIMITED, brother!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

On this week's Amigos, we stretch our muscles and test JOTD’s phenomenal new arcade transcode of Hyper Sports on the Amiga, a pixel-perfect recreation of Konami's button-mashing classic.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! / amigospodcast More Amiga Game Reviews: • Amiga Game Reviews | Amigos: Everything Amiga Subscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...0:00 The ultimate test of button mashing0:11 Haunting Love Theme0:35 One of the last golden age arcade games1:10 USA vs JP name differences1:25 Arcade developer and publisher info4:00 Arcade hardware info5:24 Arcade control panel6:57 Arcade chart performance9:07 Swimming10:46 Skeet Shooting12:54 Long Horse aka Vault Vault16:21 Archery19:31 Triple Jump21:32 Weight Lifting24:05 Pole Vault27:17 Current eBay Arcade Machine price28:44 Amiga Developer Info30:35 Differences between versions35:23 Arcade vs Amiga Side By Side Comparison38:44 Listener Reviews40:51 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

This week on OUR SINCLAIR 136, we have a more modern offering for the ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k with DIRTY DOZER, a puzzle platformer. We'll be taking the Dozer for a spin, and we'll find out just how dirty it gets! If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum

We're back for Episode 181 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2  6:02 - Quick Questions22:05 - Patreon Song25:30- Cody's Corner - Heroes of Might and Magic III 1:09:44- Catching Up2:26:20 - Battle Of The Systems - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

On this week's Amigos, we review Roadblasters on the Amiga, Probe’s impressively fast arcade port that blends precision driving with vehicular combat as you blast through 50 stages of post-apocalyptic mayhem.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Hi-Speed Hi-Way Combat0:14 Haunting Love Theme0:36 Arcade Developer Info2:26 Arcade Hardware Specs3:23 It's a yoke not a wheel4:05 Aaron owned 2 Roadblasters8:10 Game Concept9:23 The premise is mind-blowingly stupid18:18 Arcade Production Numbers19:37 Amiga Developer Info21:29 Other Home Versions22:15 Weirdness right out of the gate22:59 Mouse controls?24:03 Boat's Impressions25:17 Aaron's Impressions27:33 Amiga vs. Arcade Comparison32:02 Magazine Reviews35:09 Listener Review36:23 Current eBay Price37:37 Would you own a third Roadblasters?38:23 What stand up racer would you own?41:53 Coming up next week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Welcome to the CoCo Show! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week we look at a CoCo SPORTS game! It's ICE HOCKEY for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 Computer! We PUT THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET!! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation #Retrocomputing #dragon32

On this week's Amigos, we review JOTD's incredible Amiga transcode of Elevator Action, a modern technical marvel that brings the authentic arcade gameplay and iconic 80s spy atmosphere to the system with flawless precision.Download here:https://jotd666.itch.io/elevator-action-500🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Most cinematic game of 1983?0:30 Arcade Developers17:13 Amiga Developers20:39 Amiga vs. Arcade Side by Side Comparison27:43 Hate in an Elevator34:05 Coming up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

If you like multidirectional shooters and loved Time Pilot, this is the game for you. Sme for the games, stay for the snacks and Commodore 64 news as we play and discuss this episode’s game, SPACE PILOT

It's time for another round of our Discord community's burning questions!

The Women Of Atari - Pioneering ladies who forged a path in gaming! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a deep dive into this interesting topic, and play an early title co-programmed by one of these talented females! This week on Atari Unlimited! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 180 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Games With Sharks. 9:06 - Quick Questions31:36 - Patreon Song35:01- Tea Time With Tim - Retro Rivalries49:00 - Eric's Take - Pico-8 Hotness1:01:23 - News2:11:54 - 6 Good Games With Sharks!News notes at pixelgaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

On this week's Amigos, we review Race Drivin' on the Amiga, the technically daring sequel to Hard Drivin' that brings authentic polygon-based stunt tracks and realistic driving physics to the 16-bit home computer.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!0:00 New host!1:30 When is the sequel superior?3:20 Arcade Release3:40 Sales figures4:15 Arcade features6:28 The appeal of Hard Drivin'10:18 Arcade chart performance11:50 Ports to other systems12:48 Amiga port history19:48 Brent's take on the Amiga version29:49 Test Drive vs. Race Drivin'30:11 Amiga vs. Arcade side by side comparison31:32 Magazine Review Scores32:39 Listener Reviews36:20 Coming up next week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

This week on ARG Presents, no more mister NICE GUY! We're playing Games Where YOU Are The Villain...shouldn't be much of a stretch for THE BRENT! Join DEM BADS as we tackle Demon's Crest and DEAD By Daylight! Insert evil laugh here! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

On this week's Amigos, we review Donkey Kong 500, the incredible transcode by JOTD. Download the game here:https://jotd666.itch.io/donkey-kong-500🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!0:00 From Cards to Carts1:10 Arcade Developers4:55 Cab Internals8:15 Cup the stick in your hand17:30 Game Story and Level Design25:30 Amiga Developers32:15 Arcade vs. Amiga Side by Side Comparison35:34 Aaron's Middle School Dance Experiences40:07 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Sir Fred for the ZX Spectrum is one of the biggest game EVER from SPAIN! But is it any good?! Find out this week on OUR SINCLAIR! If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

We're back for Episode 179 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Games 7:54 - Quick Questions31:22 - Patreon Song33:51- Eric's Take - Atgames Legends Pinball Micro First Impressions 1:00:30 - Catching Up2:00:58 - 6 Good Games -- 8-Bit Budget Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

On this week's Amigos, we jump through flaming hoops and dodge flying sawblades to review Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O' Fun on the Amiga, Mindscape's chaotic 1989 multi-event classic that blends circus showmanship with murderous dark humor.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Fiendish Freddy Theme Song0:55 Development History5:01 Plot summary9:03 High Dive13:34 Juggling17:34 Flying Trapeeze21:29 Knife Throwing24:16 Tightrope Walking28:28 Human Cannonball 31:34 Here come the judges!35:32 Boat's thoughts37:00 Aaron's thoughts37:34 Listener Reviews40:38 Magazine Reviews42:11 Amiga vs. Amstrad Side by Side Comparison43:11 Super Xevious Final Version Released45:48 The Adventure of Node Zelda Homage47:44 New Amiga Web browser Amelinium50:32 Pimiga on a Trashcan Mac Pro55:19 New Commodore OS59:09 2026 Vampire 12001:01:54 New Double Dragon Transcode1:03:40 Circus Memory Banter1:07:41 Coming Up Next Week!1:09:10 Thanks to Our Supporters!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

To many (like me), MIDI is a word I've heard for many years, but had only a vague idea of what it was. Now THE BRENT will reveal all! It's an ATARI MIDI Adventure this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT as we learn all about the Atari ST and it's MIDI! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

On this week's Amigos, we lay down our pheromone trails and avoid the jaws of the local spider to review SimAnt on the Amiga, Will Wright’s wonderfully eccentric backyard colonization simulator.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing0:00 Be the king of the yard!1:21 Game development team3:18 Other ports3:48 Game overview5:32 In praise of the tutorial6:51 Lo-res vs. hi-res version7:20 Game mechanics9:15 In praise of tooltips10:10 Game manual11:50 Control of the ants12:19 Turn on Silly mode13:20 Perspective of the yard14:58 The animation is not spectacular16:21 Multiple game modes19:01 Boat's criticism21:40 Complexity vs other sim games22:46 The source code almost burned in a house fire24:30 Sound effects (bleugh!)25:28 Magazine reviews26:02 Will Wright on the game27:45 Magazine reviews, cont29:00 Listener reviews31:53 Amiga vs Super Nintendo side by side comparison33:30 Aaron's final thoughts34:18 Compute Gazette Correction36:02 Ecliptic - New tactical turn based RPG37:59 Arc4nerd - Arkanoid clone with deluxe packaging40:17 Roc n Rope - New JOTD Transcode41:52 Amiga Addict - Syndicate Cover Story44:15 Coming Up Next Week45:54 The absolute garbage sold in the back of Boy's Life50:00 Thanks to our Patrons!

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS 330! Sometimes games are better watched then attempted. These are often really hard or outside your favorite genre's. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we review two such games. Kick back and relax as we tackle Resident Evil for the Playstation and Metal Slug 3 for the MIGHTY Neo Geo!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

On this week's Amigos, we suffer through Dangerous Streets on the Amiga, Gremlin’s infamously broken fighting game that somehow became the pack-in face of the CD32 console launch.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 This is really the dirt worst.0:45 Multiple terrible flavors1:45 Publisher and Developer Background3:33 Throw the ECS version in the ditch3:45 Amiga's troubled history with fighting games4:58 Boat's opening take6:57 Satanic Fonzie and the rest of the cast12:52 Modes of Control13:07 How special moves work13:29 Dangerous Streets vs. other fighting games15:59 Boat's in depth thoughts21:53 Aaron's in depth thoughts26:07 Boat defends Dangerous Streets28:19 Aaron hates every part of this game31:45 Magazine Reviews33:46 Listener Reviews37:01 The DOS version is worse37:53 It's hard to find this for sale38:50 Portable Vampire II A600 Build40:24 We appear in Compute! Gazette41:31 Double Babboon Ninja44:05 Our favorite fighting games48:10 Aaron's most dangerous street50:38 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 178 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders 12:10 - Quick Questions42:32 - Patreon Song45:02- Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip1:02:21 - Cody's Corner1:33:35 - News2:35:29 - Battle Of The Systems -Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic RidersNews notes at PixelGaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

"O" is Tiny Platform Goodness for the ZX NEXT - Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for Our Sinclair ! 👉 Was this the best platformer on the ZX NEXT? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!Grab "O" HERE! https://fusionretrogames.itch.io/o🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext

This week on Amigos: Everything Amiga, we dive into Captain Blood — a surreal sci-fi dreamscape packed with alien languages, a Jean-Michel Jarre soundtrack, and some of the strangest gameplay ever released on the Amiga — plus current Amiga news and more!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Hauntingly French?0:14 Jean Michele Jarre Soundtrack1:35 Development History3:38 Aaron's BBS Download4:00 Ports released on other systems4:28 Lead Platform Atari ST4:55 Boat's Initial Impressions5:37 Backstory8:30 He's a weird freak as opposed to being a guy9:16 Gameplay summary13:22 Fractal landscape discussion17:39 Alien communication discussion22:16 How far Aaron got23:07 An 8 bit game with a 16 bit coat of paint25:19 Plotting coordinates on nav computer28:21 Boat's Final Thoughts30:41 Amiga vs. ZX Spectrum Port Comparison32:17 Artist turned assembly programmer?!33:12 Alternate ST Versions33:32 Possible sequels?34:17 Americans got no novella34:38 Magazine Reviews37:04 Price at time of release37:33 eBay Price38:44 Jay Miner Memorial Library Acquired!41:52 Jail Break Arcade Port to Amiga43:27 Moon Cresta Arcade Port to Amiga44:42 Return to Blacktooth Game in Development46:52 Ami Game Jam Results Announced49:50 A1200 Maxi Delayed52:29 International Computer Club Recap53:51 Have you ever been a captain?55:54 Coming up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Welcome to the CoCo Show 63! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week we look at another game from across the pond, in Cornwall no less! It's Wizard's Quest for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 Computer! WE SWEAR IT'S NOT ATIC ATAC! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing #dragon32

Get your motor running... head out on the... rollercoaster? Get ready to floor the accelerator and hang on to the wheel as you race your kart up, down, and all around the hilly, windy courses in this week's game... POWER DRIFT!

On this week's Amigos, we review Fright Night on the Amiga, a toothless and poorly designed movie tie-in that sucks the life out of its source material with clunky controls and gameplay that is (un)dead on arrival.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 What do you do when you get scared?5:00 Movie Credits11:30 Game Development15:36 Boat's Take24:00 How vampiring works30:50 Community Reviews32:45 Aaron's Take35:09 Amiga Scene News53:58 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 177 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good GBA Games.5:11 - Quick Questions22:00 - Patreon Song25:44- Cody's Corner - 47:55 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia1:04:44 - Catching Up2:13;26 - 6 Good GBA Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

This week on Atari Unlimited, we explore one of Atari’s most ambitious and least remembered experiments in entertainment. During the early 1980s, Atari attempted to push beyond traditional arcades by creating immersive “Adventure Centers” — themed locations designed to blend arcade gaming, attractions, and interactive experiences into something closer to a futuristic entertainment park. These centers represented Atari’s bold vision for the future of gaming, where players wouldn’t just play games, but step into them. DEM BOYS will unpack why the Adventure Centers failed to take off, how the Firefox arcade game fits into Atari’s experimental era, and what this forgotten chapter reveals about the company’s rapid rise and fall during the golden age of arcade gaming.🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

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