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Rees Rambles
by Rees
Hello, I'm Rees from the YouTube channel ctrl-alt-rees. Here is a thing wherein I ramble about things.
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DOS Open Sourced, New MiSTer JAMMA Arcade Box & More - Ramble 157
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQIn this episode I talk about a bomb scare at a Peter Kay show, a new Amstrad meetup in the UK, Atari's acquisition of the Wizardry RPG series, the MiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade, SEGA's Neptune, the new Steam controller, a new Commodore C64C, DOS 1.00 going open source & 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:Peter Kay Bomb Hoax: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2pvle9lqoUKAG Amstrad Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meetAtari Acquires Wizardry: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/who-owns-the-wizardry-rpgs-we-do-say-both-drecom-and-atari-as-an-unusual-ip-acquisition-splits-custody-of-the-genre-forming-seriesMiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade: https://shop.heber.co.uk/multisystem2-arcade-system-jamma-with-black-enclosureVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YXSS27oX0Neptune Video 1: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096894527045747Neptune Video 2: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096356544598265New Steam Controller: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontrollerVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55UIaiTE-ANew C64C: https://commodore.net/computer/?sku=c64cu-feDOS 1.00 Open Sourced: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2026/04/28/continuing-the-story-of-early-dos-developmentAtari ST Miracle Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/miracle-boy-is-an-atari-st-masterpiece-you-can-download-nowVideo Of The Week 1 (Tom Scott In A Tiny Boat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMYYcddinkEVideo Of The Week 2 (MattKC 3:2 Monitor): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYMI7MsnT1oVideo Of The Week 3 (MASTER BOOT RECORD Live Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-iTgICOh0Video Of The Week 4 (74XX Wild Gunman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfqnomGPkMChapters:00:00 I Nearly Got Blown Up Watching Peter Kay07:01 PCBWay07:52 Upcoming Amstrad UK User Meetup 12:58 Atari Acquires Wizardry21:28 New MiSTer MultiSystem 2 JAMMA Arcade31:35 Neptune, Steam Controller, And Commodore C64C Hardware News!41:50 DOS 1.00 Goes Open Source47:15 Videos Of The Week
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VCF Bomb Threat, C64 Firmware Debacle, ARPANet Reconstructed & More - Ramble 156
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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The SuperSega Guy Is Back, RetroAchievements on MiSTer & More - Ramble 155
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQIn this episode I talk about retro achievements on MiSTer, the SuperSega guy Alejandro Martin's new PC case, a new NEO GEO AES console from Plaion, a floppy drive in a Tesla, DOOM on a TrueType font, DOOM on a printer controller, a new Windows 9x themed factory game & 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:Retro Achievements On MiSTer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TguSvh6XfgRetro Achievements: https://retroachievements.orgSuperSega Guy's New PC Case: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/random-the-guy-behind-the-disasterous-supersega-is-back-and-he-wants-to-sell-you-a-wooden-pcSuperSega Saga: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/this-is-the-end-the-man-behind-the-infamous-supersega-console-finally-admits-defeatNew Neo Geo: https://plaionreplai.com/en-gb/pages/neogeoTesla Floppy Drive: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/engineer-installs-3-5-inch-floppy-drive-in-a-tesla-modern-ev-recognizes-and-runs-ancient-storage-device-even-plays-an-mp3-file-from-disketteDOOM On A TrueType Font: https://hackaday.com/2026/04/10/running-doom-on-a-truetype-fontGitHub Of The Above: https://4rh1t3ct0r7.github.io/ttf-doomAdrian's Digital Basement DOOM On A Printer Controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cltnlks2-uUFactory95 Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/Factory_95/Video Of The Week 1 (Angine De Poutrine... Again): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1soVideo Of The Week 2 (Rob Smith's Amiga Disk Drive Audio Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al5L0Ok7IRUVideo Of The Week 3 (DF Screamer Retrospective & Review): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOrsXMftTWIChapters:00:00 I'm Back04:04 PCBWay05:01 RetroAchievements Come To MiSTer12:20 SuperSEGA Guy Is Back... And He's Got Wood20:08 NEO GEO Is Back... No Wood Though34:24 Stick Your Floppy In A Tesla42:24 DOOM On A Font - And A Printer Controller!49:13 Windows 95 Factory Game Factory9553:34 Videos Of The Week
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Linux Gaming Marketshare Milestone, ZX Spectrums On The Moon & More - Ramble 154
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQIn this episode I talk about NASA's broken Outlook, a ZX Spectrum landing on the moon, a new Nintendo recomp launcher called N64RecompLauncher, DLSS 5 vs. V-Rally 3 on the GBA, some massive Raspberry Pi price increases, the ultimate PlayStation, a Lego PSP, Linux's gaming marketshare milestone & 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:NASA Audio Recording: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jzhiqz7fb5dj6h7cydluryvn/post/3miik2wzosk25ZX Spectrum Lands On The Moon: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/enthusiast-lands-on-the-moon-using-hardware-from-the-1980s-zx-spectrum-home-computer-with-3-5-mhz-cpu-and-48kb-of-memory-power-kerbal-space-flightApollo Guidance Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_ComputerN64RecompLauncher: https://steamdeckhq.com/news/find-native-pc-ports-retro-games-n64recomplauncherDLSS 5 vs. GBA V-Rally: https://www.ign.com/articles/dlss-5-isnt-anywhere-near-as-impressive-as-v-rally-3-on-the-game-boy-advanceMy GBA FPS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jev5QogEg7URaspberry Pi Price Increases: https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-3gb-raspberry-pi-4-for-83-75-and-more-memory-driven-price-increasesUltimate PlayStation: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/modder-picks-apart-old-playstation-consoles-to-create-the-ultimate-hybrid-ps1Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWGI8xwVDV4LEGO PSP: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/a-flood-of-happy-memories-this-fanmade-lego-psp-needs-your-help-to-become-the-real-dealLEGO Ideas Page For The Above: https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/afb69019-4b4f-4628-8757-583372823fe3Steam Linux Marketshare Tops 5%: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-On-Linux-Tops-5pVideo Of The Week 1 (Scott Manley's ZX Spectrum On The Moon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQTh1Davsj8Video Of The Week 2 (eFIXX Plug In DIY Solar In The UK): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na4LTD1M6nwVideo Of The Week 3 (TFI Friday Episode 1 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcEt9-FgcoIChapters:00:00 Outlook In Spaaaaaace! (also it's broken)02:53 PCBWay03:44 ZX Spectrum - Also In Space! (but not broken)10:18 New Nintendo Recompilation Launcher - N64RecompLauncher17:39 DLSS 5 vs. V-Rally 3 On The Gameboy Advance(!?)25:26 Massive Raspberry Pi Price Increases33:15 The Ultimate PlayStation38:48 LEGO PSP43:34 Big Linux Steam Survey Marketshare News50:21 Videos Of The Week
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I Saw Ashens' New Horror Film, FPGA Voodoo Chip, New Falcon & More - Ramble 153
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (PicoIDE Review): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about Ashens' new horror film (which I've seen!), a new Atari Falcon, the 3dfx Voodoo chip in FPGA, a Raspberry Pi Pico based drop in Z80 replacement, the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, a Jetpac remake, some Namco games coming to Arcade Archives, Wine 11, Epic's layoffs, an interactive 3D Atari ST in your browser & 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:Turn Back Horror Film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashens/turn-back-a-folk-horror-film-told-in-reverseRE-Falcon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4RZdK2JXAOfficial Website For The Above: https://re-falcon.com3dfx Voodoo FPGA: https://hackaday.com/2026/03/22/the-3dfx-voodoo-lives-again-in-an-fpgaOfficial Website For The Above: https://noquiche.fyi/voodooPicoZ80: https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/picoz80-is-a-drop-in-replacement-for-everyones-favorite-zilog-cpuOfficial Website For The Above: https://eaw.app/picoz80Mac Pro Discontinued: https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/26/apple-discontinues-the-mac-proJetpac Remake: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/the-zx-spectrum-classic-jetpac-has-been-unofficially-remadeArcade Archives Releases: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/a-revolutionary-namco-racer-and-a-classic-nichibutsu-shoot-em-up-are-both-heading-to-consoles-this-weekWine 11 Released: https://www.xda-developers.com/wine-11-rewrites-linux-runs-windows-games-speed-gainsEpic Games Layoffs: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/todays-layoffsInteractive 3D Atari ST Thingy: https://labs.mesmotronic.com/atari-stVideo Of The Week 1 (RoseTintedSpectrum's YouTube Ordeal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ-QxbVUg6oVideo Of The Week 2 (Tom Scott's Triumphant Return): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz3lSKgz4q8Chapters:00:00 I Saw The New Ashens Film!08:21 PCBWay09:09 The Atari Falcon030 Is Back!18:02 3dfx Voodoo In FPGA29:20 Drop-In Z80 CPU Using Raspi Pico: PicoZ8036:39 Mac Pro Finally Gone For Good42:30 Quickfire News: Jetpac, Arcade Archives, Wine 11, Epic Layoffs, Virtual ST54:03 Videos Of The Week
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385TB Of Retro Games Saved, Xbox One Finally Cracked & More - Ramble 152
Latest Main Channel Release (PicoIDE Review): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about the Myrient community saving their 385TB collection of retro games, DOOM: The Dark Ages having Denuvo DRM removed, the DOOM movie not being very good, GameStop's announcement about the WiiU, PS3 and Xbox 360, ModRetro looking for a $1bn valuation, a new hack for the Xbox One, the Thunderpass StreetPass clone being AI slop, the new Animal Crossing PC decomp also being AI slop and & 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:Myrient Saved By The Community: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/385tb-video-game-archive-saved-by-fans-myrient-has-been-100-percent-backed-up-and-validated-torrents-being-generatedDOOM The Dark Ages Denuvo: https://www.eurogamer.net/doom-the-dark-ages-denuvo-has-been-crackedDOOM Movie Is Not Very Good: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/doom-star-says-the-movie-was-probably-one-of-the-worst-films-ever-madeGameStop Announcement: https://x.com/gamestop/status/2033672053640028385/photo/1ModRetro Valuation: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Palmer-Luckey-seeks-1-billion-valuation-for-ModRetro-as-it-gears-up-to-release-the-M64.1248110.0.htmlXbox One Crack: https://x.com/idlesloth84_/status/2032875623476023446MVG Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evi6IDgjPD0Street / Thunderpass AI Slop: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/if-that-bothers-you-i-understand-android-devices-get-a-nintendo-streetpass-successor-but-of-course-theres-a-catchAnimal Crossing AI Slop: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/ai-coded-slop-no-thanks-animal-crossings-native-pc-port-was-made-using-claude-codeVideo Of The Week 1 (Francois Lionet Interview w/ Rob Smith / Yawning Angel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhEY5pqe5SQVideo Of The Week 2 (Angine De Poutrine Performance On KEXP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1soVideo Of The Week Bonus (Niels Leenheer CSS Doom): https://bsky.app/profile/html5test.com/post/3mgxr3pcjhk2kChapters:00:00 Myrient Saved By The Community05:01 DOOM: The Dark Ages Denuvo Gone13:17 DOOM: The Movie Was Terrible17:33 Xbox 360, PS3, WiiU Now Officially Retro23:19 Palmer... Eugh29:17 Xbox One Finally Busted Wide Open36:23 Big Ol' Helpings Of Slop - Thunderpass & Animal Crossing Controversy47:59 Videos Of The Week
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MajorNelson Joins Commodore, Amiga OutRun On Vinyl & More - Ramble 151
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (PicoIDE Review): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about Larry Hyrb (AKA MajorNelson) of Xbox fame joining Commodore, an amazing Street Fighter 2 clone for the ZX Spectrum 128k, a newly discovered Croc secret, the Amiga OutRun soundtrack release on limited edition vinyl, Videogame History Foundation's fight against the Cookie's Bustle copyright troll, some Lutris AI controversy, DOOM on Home Assistant & 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:MajorNelson Joins Commodore: https://www.commodore.net/post/larry-hryb-joins-commodore-to-help-shape-the-future-of-its-global-communitySweet Fightin' +2 On The 128k Spectrum: https://zxpresh.itch.io/sweet-fightin-plus-2Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfOHoNo-nzgNew Croc Cheat Discovered: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/croc-cheat-code-goes-undiscovered-for-almost-30-yearsOutRun Amiga Edition: https://reassembler68k.itch.io/outrun-amiga-editionOutRun Amiga Vinyl Soundtrack: https://reassembler.bandcamp.com/album/outrun-amiga-editionVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvC9PCMavQEVGHF's Cookie's Bustle Copyright Troll Takedown: https://gamehistory.org/cookies-bustleLongplay Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd1nHeiTngwLutris Claude AI Slop: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/lutris-now-being-built-with-claude-ai-developer-decides-to-hide-it-after-backlashMy Lutris Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWI9-t1qtHAHome Assistant DOOM: https://frenck.dev/home-assistant-can-run-doomVideo Of The Week 1 (Mac84 PicoIDE Review): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e00F8KIFc6A&t=661sVideo Of The Week 2 (RandomGamingInHD Xbox 360): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AMEWwy2EQUVideo Of The Week 3 (Pomeroy Gorillaz Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni_95zPr7aYVideo Of The Week 3 (Speeed Interior Design for Boys): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEMlIn6MDD800:00 Insider Info On The New Xbox?03:04 PCBWay04:18 Commodore Bags Hyrb09:38 Sweet Fightin' On The Spectrum16:54 Exciting Croc News20:05 Amiga OutRun On Vinyl28:18 Everyday I'm Bustlin'37:53 Lutris AI Controversy47:40 DOOM On Home Assistant55:44 Videos Of The Week
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New Xbox Console, AA Powered PC, Neurons Play DOOM & More - Ramble 150
Latest Main Channel Release (PicoIDE Review): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK in Eurovision, the new Xbox console, gamers failing at an aptitude test featuring Maniac Mansion, running an ATX PC on AA batteries, the return of the rhythm game, another new Atari 2600+ / 7800+ flashcart, an ISA HDD noisemaker that uses real HDD sound samples, DOOM played by human neurons, the closure of Myrient & 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:New Xbox Is Coming: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c875we893ggoGamers Fail At Maniac Mansion: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/more-than-800-gamers-took-an-exam-to-prove-they-could-complete-an-80s-adventure-game-without-peeking-at-a-walkthrough-and-only-2-passedAA Battery Powered PC: https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/enthusiast-runs-desktop-pc-off-56-aa-batteries-intel-computer-lasts-less-than-5-minutes-while-playing-minesweeperStage Tour Rhythm Game: https://stagetour.comReveal Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUrkAf3uTE4Unocart+ Flashcart: https://www.16-32bit.eu/product-page/unocart-for-atari-2600-and-7200New Flashcart: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387028-atari-26007800-otaku-flash-carts-for-sale-price-dropHDD Synth: https://www.strifestreams.com/hddsynthNeurons Play DOOM: https://gizmodo.com/a-dish-of-neurons-playing-doom-is-the-wildest-thing-ive-seen-in-ages-2000727674Myrient Game Preservation Website Shuts Down: https://kotaku.com/myrient-retro-video-game-preservation-roms-ai-ram-cost-2000674477NVM PlayStaion Prototype: https://x.com/nvmusa/status/2029301026482979305Video Of The Week 1 (LMNOC Eurovision Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XR2RvfZ-68Video Of The Week 2 (New Gorillaz Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucRulNQsuYQVideo Of The Week 3 (Rob Smith MiSTer Floppy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN8TCz7Z0n8Video Of The Week 3 (MattKC NES Colours): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JupB4QHyGIChapters:00:00 PicoIDE Update06:22 New Xbox Console Is Coming12:48 Gamers Fail At Maniac Mansion20:49 Running An ATX PC On AA Batteries27:09 Guitar Hero Is Back33:59 Another New Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flashcart42:30 ISA HDD Synth Makes Glorious HDD Noises49:15 DOOM Played By Real Human Neurons56:07 Huge Retro Gaming Site Closes Down01:00 Videos Of The Week
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Metacritic Says No To Slop, Look Mum No Eurovision & More - Ramble 149
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM On Industrial Cake Machine): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK in Eurovision, Metacritic's AI slop policy, a new flash cart for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ consoles, Rave Racer's first ever official console release, the death of Xbox, Unreal Tournament's new unofficial (but officially endorsed) re-release & 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:Retro Hour Fatboy Slim Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuMLOOK MUM NO COMPUTER Eurovision: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/uk-eurovision-2026-look-mum-no-computerLOOK MUM NO COMPUTER Furby Organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLBjScgb7oMetacritic AI Slop Policy: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flash Cart: https://www.16-32bit.eu/product-page/unocart-for-atari-2600-and-7200Rave Racer: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/arcade-only-ridge-racer-sequel-rave-racer-is-finally-making-its-home-console-debut-31-years-onXbox Drama: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/feb/25/all-change-at-the-head-of-xbox-what-will-this-mean-for-the-future-of-its-gamesUnreal Tournament 2004: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-grabbable-for-free-and-optimised-for-modern-pcs-thanks-to-dedicated-fansVideo Of The Week 1 (BBC Archive DataPlay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQz-yrE_SK4Video Of The Week 2 (Techmoan DataPlay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEISYaWgCRgVideo Of The Week 3 (Ocelot Half-Life 2 Changes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlJxXMaRWBkVideo Of The Week 3 (Explaining Computers CachyOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjWW6o2KGNcChapters:00:00 On My Love For Fatboy Slim02:53 PCBWay03:50 LMNOC Eurovision11:48 Metacritic Anti-AI18:50 New Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flash Cart28:43 Raaaaaaave Racer!33:40 RIP Xbox?40:24 UT 2004 Re-Release Gets Official Blessing47:21 Videos Of The Week
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Gobliins 6, D7VK Direct3D 5 & 6 Support, GTA On Modern Systems & More - Ramble 148
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM On Industrial Cake Machine): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about the Bazzite drama, a new update to D7VK that adds Direct3D 5 and 6 support, UK retailer GAME closing its last stores, a serious Notepad++ security issue, DOOM on the Sharp X68000, the original GTA on modern systems, Rayman's big HD comeback, Limited Run's Jurassic Park games being discontinued, Mario 64 on N64 vs. PS2, Gobliins 6, a JavaScript Atari 8-bit emulator & 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:Bazzite Update From Antheas: https://ba.antheas.dev/bazzite-postmortem.htmlBazzite Update From Kyle: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/correction-regarding-gpd-win5-support-for-bazzite/11574D7VK Update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkan-based-translation-layer-d7vk-officially-expands-to-include-direct3d-5-supportGAME Closes Last Stores: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-retailer-shutters-last-remaining-standalone-stores-as-it-enters-administrationNotepad++ Security Incident: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/notepad-updater-was-compromised-for-6-months-in-supply-chain-attackDOOM On Sharp X68000: https://github.com/bcc2528/Doom8088ST_X68KVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WfhL69nBL4Original GTA On Modern Systems: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/a-gta-modder-has-got-the-1997-original-working-perfectly-on-modern-pcs-and-steam-deck-and-its-a-joy-to-behold-i-wanted-pick-up-and-play-gta-on-windows-with-the-best-possible-compatibility-without-classic-installationRayman Returns: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/playstation/classic-ps1-gem-confirmed-for-ps5-remake-were-so-back-569824-20260210Jurassic Park Games Collection Retired: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2673080/view/491590284956666227Mario 64 N64 vs. PS2: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/modder-somehow-conjures-super-mario-64-cross-play-between-n64-and-ps2Gobliins 6: https://pierre-gilhodes.itch.io/gobliins6Javascript Atari 8-Bit Emulator: https://jsa8e.anides.deVideo Of The Week 1 (MVG Modchip History): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWSTEJEgFSEVideo Of The Week 2 (Phil's PicoIDE Review): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNv3sf-rCAMVideo Of The Week 3 (Adam Buxton Shorts Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x2NFkTVqRcChapters:00:00 Bazzite Drama08:07 PCBWay09:03 D7VK Enables Direct3D 5, 6 & 7 On Linux16:30 RIP GAME22:23 Important Notepad++ Security Announcement26:57 DOOM On... The Sharp X6800033:56 GTA On Modern Systems Just Got A Lot Easier41:21 More News & Things51:24 Videos Of The Week
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Massive Atari Collection Saved, PicoIDE Goes On Sale, Midwinter Remake & More - Ramble 147
Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM on a cake machine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSOVnahKjYIn this episode I talk about the new PicoIDE crowdfunding campaign, the Atari ST Mini, a fan remake of Midwinter, retro consoles for your modern DAW, DOOM on earbuds, Curt Vendel's Atari collection finally being properly preserved & 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:PicoIDE Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics/picoide#productsAtari ST Mini: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/atari-st-enthusiast-announces-the-minist-with-fpga-misterynano-core-and-black-tkl-case-priced-at-around-usd400-each-but-the-initial-run-is-a-mere-five-unitsMidwinter Remaster: https://midwinter-remaster.titanium-helix.com/decisions.htmlVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMep9npCVEMidwinter Abandonware: https://www.myabandonware.com/game/midwinter-ydSuper Audio Cart 2: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/super-audio-cart-2DOOM On Earbuds: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/doom-has-been-ported-to-a-pair-of-earbuds-and-you-can-play-remotely-on-the-programmers-own-pair-in-your-browserPlay The Above (If It's Online!): https://doombuds.comAtari Museum Mirror: https://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.comCurt Vendel's Atari Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/strong-museum-of-play-acquires-comprehensive-collection-of-atari-materialsVideo Of The Week 1 (DankPods Linux Summer Games 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URbW3j_GYKgVideo Of The Week 2 (Ghost It's A Sin Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMVF-o7g1oChapters:00:00 PicoIDE Is Live!10:22 The Atari ST Mini19:47 Midwinter Remake25:37 Retro Consoles In Your Modern DAW!32:57 DOOM On Yet Another Thing42:00 Massive Atari Collection Preserved!51:14 Video Of The Week
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Floppy Disk Smart TV Controller, Ubisoft Restructures, Croc & More - Ramble 146
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about Atari hotels (again), a floppy disk smart TV controller for kids, the Atari 8-bit Street Fighter II port, Croc, how the Virtual Boy works, Ubisoft's restructuring & 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:Atari Hotels Update: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-plan-for-a-gaming-themed-atari-hotel-in-las-vegas-has-reportedly-been-scrapped-214212269.htmlFloppy Disk Smart TV Controller For Kids: https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/microcontrollers-projects/floppy-disk-drive-converted-into-smart-tv-remote-for-kids-devs-toddler-inserts-vividly-labeled-floppies-to-watch-his-favorite-showsBlog Post & Video For The Above: https://blog.smartere.dk/2026/01/floppy-disks-the-best-tv-remote-for-kidsAtari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387338-street-fighter-2-physical-edition-for-saleVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmEDownload For The Above: https://vega.atari.pl/main-page/street-fighter-iiBarbarian Atari 8-Bit Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulbVc_kZmYVirtual Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/new-video-reveals-the-inner-workings-of-nintendos-ill-fated-virtual-boyVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7M8H99x7YUbisoft Restructuring: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/prince-of-persia-the-sand-of-time-remake-is-cancelled-as-ubisoft-announces-major-internal-restructuring-and-more-layoffs-and-studio-closures-on-the-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (Allen Pan Builds IRL AI Slop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1mBc7YjdgVideo Of The Week 2 (The Retro Hour With Fatboy Slim): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuMChapters:00:00 Atari Hotel Update06:34 PCBWay07:39 Floppy Disks & Smart TVs - An Unlikely Combo16:15 Atari 8-Bit SF2 Is Out! They Also Have A New Project!24:41 Croc News!29:30 How The Virtual Boy Works36:36 Ubisoft Restructured, Employees Laid Off44:51 Videos Of The Week
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Sparkfun vs. Adafruit, New New Zealand Story, Dreamcast Mario 64 & More - Ramble 145
Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about the new official sequel to New Zealand Story from Commodore, DOOM on a pressure cooker, Windows Media Player dropping CD metadata support, a new UK Amstrad user group's first meetup, games for UEFI, Mario 64 on the SEGA Dreamcast, Sparkfun and Adafruit's Teensy dispute, Hewson's new Hyper Sentinel game & 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:New Zealand Story: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/commodores-official-remake-of-taitos-the-newzealand-story-launches-next-monthDOOM Pressure Cooker: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/youtuber-makes-doom-run-on-a-smart-cooking-pot-after-a-full-firmware-refreshMedia Player CD Metadata RIP: https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/microsoft_windows_media_player_forgetsUKAG June Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meetUEFI Games: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/dev-creates-uefi-games-compendium-where-you-have-to-win-to-access-your-computer-10-month-project-will-shutdown-your-pc-if-you-loseDreamcast Mario 64: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/plays-like-a-aaa-native-release-super-mario-64-gets-a-dreamcast-portGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/jnmartin84/sm64-dcSparkfun Statement: https://www.sparkfun.com/official-responseAdafruit Statement: https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/12/discontinuing-the-teensy-at-adafruitHewson On MobyGames: https://www.mobygames.com/company/1537/hewson-consultants-ltdHyper Sentinel Fusion: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robhwson/hyper-sentinel-fusion-2Video Of The Week 1: (Mad Martigan Music Quizzes) https://www.youtube.com/@madmartiganstriviaVideo Of The Week 2: (The Quiz Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuizChannelChapters:00:00 Official New Zealand Story Sequel From Commodore07:52 DOOM On A Pressure Cooker!?14:00 Microsoft Media Player Kills Audio CDs20:22 New UK Amstrad User Group Meetup27:08 UEFI Games33:09 Dreamcast Mario 64 Port Released41:35 Adafruit vs. Sparkfun Drama49:42 New Hewson Game: Hyper Sentinel Fusion55:57 Videos Of The Week
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144 Sega Channel Games Preserved, New GOG Owner, Own An Atari Hotel & More - Ramble 144
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about Direct3D 7 compatibility with D7VK, 144 Sega Channel games preserved by the Video Game History Foundation, an opportunity to own a chunk of Atari Hotels, GOG's new owner & 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:D7VK: https://github.com/WinterSnowfall/d7vk/releases/tag/v1.0Sega Channel Preservation: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/massive-two-year-project-recovers-144-previously-undumped-sega-genesis-game-roms-from-the-mid-1990s-lost-garfield-and-flintstones-games-among-the-notable-findsInvest In Atari Hotels: https://www.atarihotels.comNew GOG Owner: https://www.gog.com/blog/gog-is-getting-acquired-by-its-original-co-founder-what-it-means-for-youDialtone AOL 3 Server: https://dialtone.livePicoPCMCIA: https://www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmciaEpilogue SN Operator SNES Cartridge Reader: https://www.epilogue.co/product/sn-operatorGuardian Jordan Mechner Interview: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/05/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-hit-video-game-prince-of-persiaRTC Game Collector Database: https://rtccollector.comSpanish Man Patents Gotek: https://x.com/sidecartridge/status/2009571405327749227ID Returns To Quake: https://insider-gaming.com/id-software-could-be-returning-to-quakeVince Zampella Obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/22/vince-zampella-co-creator-of-call-of-duty-video-game-series-dies-aged-55Ben Versteeg Obituary: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/he-will-be-missed-by-the-spectrum-community-bytedelights-ben-versteeg-has-passed-awayStewart Cheifet Obituary: https://obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-cheifetDavid Rosen Obituary: https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/sega-co-founder-arcade-titan-david-rosen-dead-age-95-26083523Video Of The Week 1: Luke O'Sullivan London Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFZbBUYY4mEVideo Of The Week 2: (The Retro Collective Rob Smith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYURjj5X-RQVideo Of The Week 3: (Civvie11 Die Hard Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-nVMf68D_8Video Of The Week 4: (Chas & Dave): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74t2KiREKIcVideo Of The Week Bonus: (Tom Gilbey Wine): https://www.youtube.com/@tomgilbeywineChapters:00:00 Direct3D Game Preservation With D7VK09:27 PCBWay10:53 144 Sega Channel Games Preserved!17:48 Own A Part Of Atari Hotels!?25:24 GOG Under New Ownership32:45 Retro Roundup Of The Week44:27 Videos Of The Week
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Videos Of The Year 2025 - Christmas Special Ramble 143
https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.htmlLatest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator Review): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about all of my "Videos Of The Week" videos from 2025 and put them into a big playlist for your enjoyment!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:Videos Of The Year Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tTIhplSj1w&list=PLcEaE8CtOwkQE35XXMIwjfs6cmGb0ZDI3Sub5000TV: [Goes Public Xmas Eve!]Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:03:57 PCBWay00:05:08 January00:09:38 February00:15:13 March00:22:34 April00:35:46 May00:49:22 June00:59:26 July01:09:41 August01:24:50 September01:38:40 October01:54:00 November02:09:16 December
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RIP Arcade1UP?, Nintendo 3DS Dock, Grand Pro Circuit, IRL Need For Speed Minimap & More - Ramble 142
https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.htmlLatest Main Channel Release (My New Studio Tour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NtkhR3DrIIn this episode I talk about the Deus Ex remaster delay, the Star Wars rerelease, a Nintendo 3DS Switch style dock, a new retro grand prix racing game, ReStory restoration game, a real life Need For Speed minimap for your car, Arcade1UP shutting down & 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:Yawning Angel Retro (AMOS Tutorials): https://www.youtube.com/@YawningAngelRetroDeus Ex Remaster Delayed: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/deus-ex-remastered-delayed-to-better-meet-fan-expectations/1100-6536890Original Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1RdKezTYNkStar Wars Rerelease: https://screencrush.com/star-wars-original-cut-rereleaseNintendo 3DS Switch Style Dock: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/08/one-lucky-3ds-gets-a-switch-style-dockVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqn9QqYMQOMGrand Pro Circuit Racing Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3993370/Grand_Pro_CircuitVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyZNjwo_hmYReStory Restoration Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronics_RepairsVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQdbftuyEGENeed For Speed Mini Map IRL: https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/08/remember-need-for-speed-someone-built-a-real-life-mini-map-from-the-game-to-use-in-your-carVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAp7oCB939cArcade1UP Shutting Down: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/reports-suggest-arcade1up-is-shutting-downVideo Of The Week 1 (Civvie11 DOOM Mods): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbizMATiuBIChapters:00:00 Everyone Loves Keith03:16 PCBWay04:24 Delay-us Ex08:58 I'm A Star War14:17 Docking All Over The World19:43 A Formula For Success27:55 I Will Try To Fix You34:40 I Feel The Need, The Need For ESPs40:44 Video Of The Week45:32 Breaking News & This Week's Video
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DOOM Printer, Carmageddon Reboot, Bazzite Breaks Records & More - Ramble 141
Latest Main Channel Release (Cooler Master NVidia Case): https://youtu.be/YRbNUmI2hRUIn this episode I talk about DOOM running on a printer (yes, really!), the new Carmageddon game, Nightdive's Blood remaster, a big bundle of charity Spectrum games, Linux gaming distros Bazzite & Zorin OS breaking new download records & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Gaming On A Receipt Printer: https://www.hackster.io/news/can-a-receipt-printer-replace-a-pc-and-monitor-for-gaming-3c482f713652Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEqvYXYI56sDethrace Carmageddon Source Port: https://github.com/dethrace-labs/dethraceCarmageddon Rogue Shift: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712100/Carmageddon_Rogue_ShiftTrailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq0eqsjMyK8Nightdive Blood Remaster: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/nightdives-re-remaster-of-the-1997-pc-shooter-blood-is-out-today-on-consoles-and-pcMo Moustachio's Midnight Moonshine Charity Spectrum Games: https://ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2Record Bazzite Downloads: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/gaming-first-linux-distro-delivers-a-petabyte-of-isos-in-one-month-as-users-avoid-forced-updates-to-windows-11-bazzite-distro-is-another-safe-haven-for-win-10-refugeesRIP Nick Thorpe: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/retro-gamers-nick-thorpe-has-passed-awayVideo Of The Week 1 (RobSmithDev Boing Ball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8hF-ykyDfQVideo Of The Week 2 (Tech Tangents 10 Year Retrobright Investigation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n_WpjseCXAVideo Of The Week 3 (Super Jim AI Oliver Twins Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZFLlPCjf8Chapters:00:00 DOOM Printer05:29 Carmageddon Reboot14:07 Blood Is Back!20:20 Loadsa Spectrum Games For Cheap - And For Charity23:39 Record Bazzite (& Zorin) Downloads29:41 Videos Of The Week40:09 RIP Nick Thorpe
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Sonic On The Amiga, Desert Strike Returns, eXoWin9x & More - Ramble 140
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Cooler Master NVidia Case): https://youtu.be/YRbNUmI2hRUIn this episode I talk about eXoWin9x bringing Windows 9x games to modern Windows, the return of Desert / Urban / Jungle Strike, a new FPS on the C64, the triumphant return of paper as a storage medium, a port of Sonic The Hedgehog to the Amiga & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:LGR Plays eXoWin9x: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FazeobVWdmMeXo On This Week in Retro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq256GWkJDoeXoWin9x: https://www.retro-exo.com/win9x.htmlDOS Games On Windows 11 (eXoDOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0QsrqzwXIICleared Hot: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710820/Cleared_HotC64 FPS Grey: https://hackaday.com/2025/11/21/commodores-most-popular-computer-gets-doom-style-shooterDIY Paper Tape Project: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/retro-computing-enthusiast-creates-perforated-tape-reader-designed-from-scratch-reads-data-at-about-50-bytes-per-secondNational Museum of Computing: https://www.tnmoc.orgSonic On The Amiga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb94oUw7_K4Head Records: https://headrecords.co.ukSony Turntable: https://amzn.to/3XpDjINVideo Of The Week 1 (Dawid Does Tech Stuff Potato Games): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhkUtxdDCAVideo Of The Week 2 (Gamers Nexus Bazzite Benchmarks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovOx4_8ajZ8Video Of The Week 3 (Zachary Staines Xbox Emulation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPn0gkUPY38Video Of The Week 4 (RandomGamingInHD Corsair Gaming PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQl_pv_Y84Chapters:00:00 eXoWin9x10:10 PCBWay11:21 Desert Strike Is Back!17:09 DOOM On The C64!? Not Quite...23:47 Punch Cards Are Back!31:11 Sonic On The Amiga35:13 Videos Of The Week47:25 I Bought A Record Player
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Worms 30th Anniversary, VPN Bans, Rebecca Heineman & More - Ramble 139
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Review): https://youtu.be/Moyy2WeNm_wIn this episode I talk about the new Analogue 3D console, the 30th anniversary of Worms, the 40th anniversary of the Master System, governments trying to ban VPNs, a new SilverStone PC case, the Another World MSX port, Dell & HP disabling HEVC support on their high end business laptops, learning HTML via type-ins, Pebble beef, Microsoft open sourcing Zork & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Analogue 3D: https://www.analogue.co/3dLGR Review Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgMAl0Rrhq4Worms 30th: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/worms30thanniversarysaleMaster System 40th: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/18/sega-master-system-nintendo-entertainment-systemGood Master System Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@YesterzineGovernment VPN Bands: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/lawmakers-want-ban-vpns-and-they-have-no-idea-what-theyre-doingNew Retro SilverStone PC Case: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/silverstone-takes-the-wraps-off-the-flp03-its-latest-homage-to-beige-1980s-pc-design-retro-micro-atx-case-has-modern-amenitiesAnother World MSX Port: https://x.com/lo_re77/status/1990426730071310592HP & DELL Disable HEVC Support: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/hp-and-dell-disable-hevc-support-built-into-their-laptops-cpusDOCTYPE Magazine: https://vole.wtf/doctypeMP944 CPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-mp944-was-the-real-worlds-first-microprocessor-and-key-to-the-flight-of-the-f-14-tomcat-but-it-lived-in-the-shadow-of-the-intel-4004-for-nearly-30-yearsVirtual BBC Micro: https://virtual.bbcmic.roPebble Smartwatch Beef: https://www.howtogeek.com/rebble-kept-old-pebble-watches-alivenow-its-work-is-being-stolenZork Open Source: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11/20/preserving-code-that-shaped-generations-zork-i-ii-and-iii-go-open-sourceRebecca Heineman Obituary: https://www.ign.com/articles/interplay-co-founder-and-trailblazing-developer-rebecca-heineman-dies-aged-62Video Of The Week 1 (Spawn Wave Steam Console): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVpXhNwj1HAVideo Of The Week 2 (Mugthief Half-Life 3 Info): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad4cwMAX9X8Video Of The Week 3 (Red Dwarf Games): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKGccXcsygChapters:00:00 Analogue 3D07:18 Worms 30th Anniversary14:58 40 Years Of Master System21:07 Now They're Trying To Ban VPNs!?29:18 Some Bits 'n Bobs For You...30:14 ...New SilverStone Retro PC Case...32:13 ...Another World Ported To MSX...33:37 ...HP & Dell Disable HEVC / h265 Video Support...35:34 ...Learn HTML Via Type-Ins...37:14 ...The World's First Microprocessor...39:05 ...A Very Cool 3D BBC Micro Emulator...40:45 ...Pebble Smartwatch Drama...43:24 ...And Microsoft Open Sources Zork!47:58 Videos Of The Week58:38 Tribute To Rebecca Heineman
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PicoIDE, Steam Machines, Physical WipEout, New 8-Bit Console & More - Ramble 138
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Review): https://youtu.be/Moyy2WeNm_wIn this episode I talk about Valve's new hardware - including their Steam Machine console and VR headset - the new Atari 8-bit port of Street Fighter II, 20 years of the Xbox 360, Microsoft's historic audio software piracy in the XP era, the new PicoIDE from Ian Scott of PicoGUS fame, a brand new 8-bit console for 2025, WipEout in the real world & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:New Valve Hardware: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hardwareAtari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381129-street-fighter-2-for-atari-xexlVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmEMajor Nelson's Launch Xbox 360: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/first-images-of-xbox-360-project-leaders-launch-console-shared-ahead-of-hd-gaming-pioneers-20th-anniversary-major-nelson-admits-he-has-never-powered-on-launch-team-05-consoleMicrosoft Audio Piracy: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/my-new-new-favorite-deep-windows-lore-in-2004-microsoft-got-caught-shipping-windows-xp-with-audio-files-made-using-cracked-softwarePicoIDE: https://picoide.comGameTank 8-Bit Console: https://www.crowdsupply.com/clydeware/gametankPhysical WipEout: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/one-mans-life-long-dream-of-creating-a-physical-wipeout-race-track-is-completeCatch Me Soon On The Retro Hour Podcast: https://theretrohour.com/Video Of The Week 1 (polymatt LGR Laptop Restoration): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BilLgXkR_KwVideo Of The Week 2 (Coca-Cola Christmas Ad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy6fByUmPuEChapters:00:00 New Valve Hardware12:34 PCBWay13:18 Street Fighter II Atari 8-Bit Port18:57 Xbox 360 Is 20 Years Old24:30 Microsoft Guilty Of Piracy!?31:25 PicoIDE Is All I Ever Wanted38:22 New GameTank Retro 8-Bit Console!46:21 WipEout In The Real World50:05 Videos Of The Week
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Commodore Sues Commodore, ELITE On Atari 8-Bit, Classic Mac 68060 & More - Ramble 137
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Review): https://youtu.be/Moyy2WeNm_wIn this episode I talk about the new Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a cool new toy using shaders in Windows, an update on the Stop Killing Games movement, a new port of ELITE to the Atari 8-bits, a 68060 CPU upgrade for classic Macs, DOOM running on an actual orbiting satellite, Commodore suing... Commodore?, a Windows 10 EOL workaround & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:ShaderGlass CRT Shaders: https://github.com/mausimus/ShaderGlassSteam Page For The Above: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3613770/ShaderGlassStop Killing Games: https://www.stopkillinggames.comAccursed Farms: https://www.youtube.com/@Accursed_FarmsStop Killing Games MP Debate: https://www.the-independent.com/tech/stop-killing-games-ubisoft-the-crew-b2857787.htmlELITE On Atari 8-Bit: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385615-elite-ported-from-the-bbc-micro-disk-version-to-the-atari-8-bitVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWNHR3Xp1x0Macintosh Quadra 68060: https://github.com/ZigZagJoe/Macintosh-Q650-68060Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXSWiKu-ASADOOM On A Satellite: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/doom-can-run-just-about-anywhere-including-space-hacker-recounts-tale-of-running-the-game-on-an-orbiting-satelliteVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zthssUIFG6cCommodore Sues Commodore: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/commodore-industries-is-trying-to-prevent-the-revived-commodore-international-from-using-the-iconic-nameJoy of Sticks Newsletter: https://thejoyofsticks.substack.comYouTube Channel Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/user/thejoyofsticksVideo Of The Week 1 (Michael MJD Windows 10 LTSC IoT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1rPnCc9wbUVideo Of The Week 2 (ThatNukemGuy Doom II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7i-vMDEBS0Video Of The Week 3 (Screamer Reboot Dev Update): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XyNgNKX1jgChapters:00:00 Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Released!06:03 Shaders, Shaders, Everywhere!14:14 Stop Killing Games Update24:07 ELITE Ported To Atari 8-Bit33:00 The First Ever 68060 Classic Mac?37:56 DOOM On A Satellite44:27 Commodore Sues Commodore50:29 Videos Of The Week57:01 AOB
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Intellivision, Halo On PS5, Simon The Sorcerer, Spoopy PAC-MAN & More - Ramble 136
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about the new Intellivision console, the Halo remaster, Halloween PAC-MAN, a new SoundBlaster, the Indian government's newfound love for Linux, Counter-Strike shenanigans, a new Simon The Sorcerer game, a DOOM board game & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Atari Intellivision Sprint Console: https://atari.com/products/intellivision-sprint-emeaHalo: Campaign Evolved Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efThjRym-ksPAC-MAN Halloween Google Doodle: https://doodles.google/doodle/pac-man-halloween-2025-editionNew SoundBlaster: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soundblaster/sound-blaster-re-imagine-modular-audio-hub-with-aiIndian Government Linux: https://news.itsfoss.com/indian-govt-linux-windowsCounter-Strike Economy Crash: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ludicrous-usd6-billion-counter-strike-2-skins-market-crashes-loses-usd3-billion-overnight-game-update-destroys-inventories-collapses-marketSimon The Sorcerer Origins: https://smallthingstudios.comVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J28oQ1C9rGYDOOM Board Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/doom-arena-board-gameVideo Of The Week 1 (RandomGamingInHD Radeon 8060S): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxuBmzCdZNsVideo Of The Week 2 (Luke O'Sullivan Hovercraft): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y70wpa4wxIsChapters:00:00 Intellivision Lives! (Again!)08:59 PCBWay09:49 New Halo Remaster Looks Sweeeet15:29 Halloween PAC-MAN Courtesy Of Google21:08 New SoundBlaster30:26 The Year Of Linux On The (Indian) Desktop36:19 Counter-Strike Economy Crashes!40:39 New Simon The Sorcerer Game47:05 New DOOM Board Game53:45 Videos Of The Week
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Futurama Hit & Run, Darkenstein 3-D, AWS Outage Smart Bed Fail & More - Ramble 135
Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about a new Futurama mod for Simpsons Hit & Run, a new boomer shooter from MicroProse called Darkenstein 3-D, an official sequel to cult legendary game Hong Kong 97, Taki Udon's new SuperStation PlayStation memory cards, this week's AWS outage & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Futurama Simpsons Hit & Run Mod: https://modbakery.donutteam.com/projects/view/48Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RywlEFh_-4Darkenstein 3-D: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195910/Darkenstein_3DTrailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KThBcjcyMHong Kong 97: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_97_(video_game)Hong Kong 2097: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4069020/Hong_Kong_2097Taki Udon's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/takiudon.bsky.socialTaki Udon SuperStation Memory Cards: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/the-fpga-superstation-one-ps1-looks-to-be-getting-its-own-line-of-super-affordable-memory-cardsAWS Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20pgp3nx07oSmart Bed Fail: https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/smart-bed-owners-experience-aws-nightmare-as-outage-leaves-them-sweating-and-stuck-in-upright-positionVideo Of The Week 1 (Jamo Futurama Hit & Run): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RywlEFh_-4Video Of The Week 2 (Jeff Geerling Raspberry Pi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBqDCH_Yx4wVideo Of The Week 3 (Abroad In Japan "What Is Happening..?"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWhmQjeh_IChapters:00:00 Futurama Mod For Simpsons Hit & Run08:46 New Free Boomer Shooter Darkenstein 3-D14:43 Mythical 90s Game Gets Official Sequel - Hong Kong 209722:32 Taki Udon's SuperStation PlayStation Memory Card29:34 AWS Outage Takes Down Entire Internet For A Day36:45 Videos Of The Week
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GZDoom Drama, Amiga Format, Nintendo Hacked, RIP Windows 10? & More - Ramble 134
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about the GZDoom drama, the triumphant return of Amiga Format magazine, Windows 10 EOL, Nintendo's recent hack, Apple Lisa on FPGA, a new DOSBox fork, GOG's preservation snags, some big studio news & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:GZDoom Drama: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/doom-modders-fall-into-civil-war-as-devs-launch-new-engine-in-protest-at-gzdoom-creators-leadership-and-use-of-chatgptVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7PePRUmGdgAmiga Addict Magazine: https://www.addict.media/amiga-addict-magazineWindows 10 EOL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281Nintendo Hack Response: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/10/nintendo-responds-to-reported-crimson-collective-hack-with-official-statementApple Lisa FPGA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHrRxYA6q8cDOSBox Pure Unleashed Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4q8OMp15KAGOG Preservation Woes: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gog-say-their-preservation-program-has-been-harder-than-we-thought-thanks-to-drm-and-elusive-creatorsVideo Of The Week 1 (Big Clive Phone Battery Booster Scam): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJn0ChYwAEVideo Of The Week 2 (MattKC GTA Bug): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poEo0GrQTtQChapters:00:00 GZDoom Drama!09:39 PCBWay10:39 Amiga Format Magazine Is Back15:42 Windows 10 Is Dead... Long Live Windows 1022:25 Nintendo Hacked?29:03 FPGA Apple Lisa34:05 DOSBox Pure Unleashed38:41 GOG Preservation Hits Snags But Marches On Regardless45:38 Videos Of The Week52:15 Big Studio News!
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New Mobile Computer Museum, Amiga 4000 PCI, Windows 95 Inspired Game & More - Ramble 133
Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about Amiga 4000 PCI support in Linux, a new Windows 95 inspired automation game, a brand new retro shop opening in Leicester, Bubble Bobble remastered on the Commodore 64, new undiscovered Mario levels, windows XP VLK piracy, a mbile computer museum, how to get Fallout 3 and New Vegas for free & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Amiga Linux PCI Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-PCI-Amiga-4000Elbox: https://www.elbox.com/index.htmlFactory 95 Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/Factory_95New Leicester Retro Shop: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/henshin-a-new-japan-focused-indie-store-hits-the-uk-this-monthUndiscovered Mario Levels: https://www.ign.com/articles/what-am-i-playing-dude-speedrunner-finds-previously-undiscovered-mario-levels-after-39-yearsBubble Bobble C64 Remastered: https://daves-retro-forge.itch.io/bubble-bobble-c64-remasteredVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL8oMrZq_jYFCKGW XP Product Activation: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/legendary-microsoft-developer-reveals-the-true-story-behind-the-most-famous-product-activation-key-of-all-time-infamous-windows-xp-fckgw-licensing-key-was-actually-a-disastrous-leakMobile Computer Museum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewnq7xkez5o.ampFallout Games For Free: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/bethesda-is-giving-away-one-of-its-best-games-for-freeVideo Of The Week 1 (Rush Reunion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiX_WspatwVideo Of The Week 2 (Technology Connextras DVDs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzz_d9Y44ZEVideo Of The Week 3 (James Xbox Portable): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3OK9A_RbSIVideo Of The Week 4 (VCF YouTuber Panel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMSxlRK7lY0Chapters:00:00 Amiga 4000 PCI Linux Support06:12 Windows 95 Inspired Automation Game12:22 New Retro Gaming Store In Leicester16:59 Mario Levels Discovered After 39 Years!23:21 New Bubble Bobble C64 Port Looks Amazing32:33 Story Behind XP's FCKGW Product Key Finally Revealed39:35 The Marvellous Mobile Computer Museum43:56 Videos Of The Week53:20 ...And Finally
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Loadsa Modems, MicroCrocs, EA Acquisition Smashes Records & More - Ramble 132
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about a new voxel Duke Nukem 3D mod, Microsoft's official Crocs, Android for PC, EA's record breaking acquisition, 30 years of PlayStation, a LEGO Game Boy mod & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Voxel Duke Nukem 3D: https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/voxel-duke-nukem-3d-is-a-thing-of-beauty-in-its-latest-trailerVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429onRO-HRYMicrosoft Crocs: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/10/01/microsoft-marks-50-years-with-limited-edition-crocs-shoes-nodding-to-windows-xpAndroid On PC: https://www.theverge.com/tech/785351/google-reveals-its-android-for-pc-is-coming-next-yearEA Acquisition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4w3jzx807oPlayStation 30 Years Book: https://readonlymemory.com/pages/playstation-the-first-30-yearsLEGO Game Boy Mod: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/ingenious-modder-turns-lego-game-boy-into-an-actual-game-boy-that-can-run-real-cartridges-new-lego-set-gets-outfitted-with-custom-pcb-in-less-than-a-day-3d-printing-required-for-future-button-supportVideo Of The Week 1 (Ringway Manchester Telephone Poles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wW23JP9MRUVideo Of The Week 2 (Telepathic Instruments How To Orchid): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbO1z13WP8oVideo Of The Week 3 (The Serial Port Modems): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ259Jx8MQYChapters:00:00 Hail To The (Voxel) King, Baby!06:39 PCBWay07:43 MicroCrocs12:12 Android For PC Is Officially Coming18:29 EA's Record Breaking Acquisition26:09 30 Years Of PlayStation32:29 LEGO Game Boy Gets Real - In Under 24 Hours!36:47 Videos Of The Week43:10 And Finally...
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Raspberry Pi 500+, Deus Ex Remaster, MegaLD Update & More - Ramble 131
Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the official Deus Ex remaster, DOOM on a vape, Pioneer LaserActive MegaLD emulation, a new Spectrum Next game from Sarah Jane Avory, an Atari ST USB-C power supply & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Raspberry Pi 500+: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-500-plusJeff Geerling Video of the Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv3RRAx7G6EDeus Ex Remaster: https://deusexremastered.comSlopes DOOM Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMPmfavTxEDOOM on a Vape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVsvtEj9iqEGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/atc1441/Vape_DOOM_ScreenShareLaserActive Ares Emulator: https://techdocs.exodusemulator.com/Console/PioneerLaserActive/Software.htmlSarah Jane Avory SpecNext Game: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/core-design-legend-sarah-jane-avory-is-cooking-up-something-pretty-special-for-spectrum-nextDelphian Blog Post: https://sarahjaneavory.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/delphian-a-game-resurrectionMega SmartDrive Genesis / Mega Drive Upgrade: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/mega-smartdrive-is-the-ultimate-accessory-for-your-genesis-mega-driveSideCartridge Atari ST USB-C PC PSU: https://sidecartridge.com/products/usb-c-pd-psu-atari-stVideo Of The Week 1 (BBC Archive Internet Shopping 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDXvpbpbPCoVideo Of The Week 2 (RobSmithDev Aliens Scanner Part 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG7xqbPdjlkChapters:00:00 New Raspberry Pi09:14 Deus Ex Remaster17:27 DOOM... On A Vape!?22:54 Pioneer LaserActive MegaLD Emulation Update!30:16 New Spectrum Next Project From Sarah Jane Avory37:07 Atari ST USB-C PD Power Supply Upgrade42:35 Videos Of The Week
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Virtual Boy Is Back, Screamer Is Back, Geeks Smell & More - Ramble 130
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about the 25th anniversary of Windows Millennium Edition, the triumphant return of the Ninendo Virtual Boy, Pokemon Mini emulating the Game Boy, Screamer's rather weird anime reincarnation, C64 & Spectrum perfume, the Louvre retiring its 3DS guides, DOOM's longest run, the latest on Stop Killing Games in the UK & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Windows ME 25th Anniversary: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Millennium-edition-of-Windows-is-25-years-old-10639800.htmlNintendo Virtual Boy Games: https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/777032/nintendo-switch-virtual-boy-gamesPokemon Mini Game Boy Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/pokemon-mini-gets-game-boy-emulation-complete-with-rumble-supportScreamer Reboot News: https://www.polygon.com/screamer-2026-preview-arcade-racerC64 & Spectrum Perfumes: https://www.retronews.com/from-pixels-to-perfume/Purchase Link For The Above: https://auk.direct/exclusive-cosmetics-fragrancesLouvre Discontinues Nintendo 3DS Tour Guides: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-louvre-stops-renting-out-nintendo-3ds-consoles-which-helped-visitors-navigate-the-massive-museum-for-13-years-180987328DOOM 2.5 Year Freeze: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/someone-ran-doom-to-see-how-long-it-takes-to-crash-out-it-took-2-and-a-half-years-roughly-the-same-timeframe-required-to-break-many-a-retro-gameVideo Of The Week 1 (decino DOOM Softlocks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o7FViiDEAUVideo Of The Week 2 (Jeff Geerling's Cubesats): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvN3sE2Nv4UVideo Of The Week 3 (Jonny Smith's Matra Rancho): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK92llk464cChapters:0:00:00 25 Years Of Windows ME00:07:37 PCBWay00:08:59 Nintendo Virtual Boy Is Back!00:15:11 Pokemon Mini Emulates The Game Boy00:18:59 Screamer Is Back... And It's Very Weird!00:25:45 Smell Like A Geek00:30:37 The Louvre Retires Their 3DS Tour Guides00:36:23 How Long Can You Play DOOM? Probably Not This Long00:42:59 Stop Killing Games Gets UK Parliament Debate00:48:51 Video Of The Week01:01:12 Reesy McReesFace
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SEGA Raids Preservationists, Sir Clive vs. Alan Sugar, C64 Indiana Jones & More - Ramble 129
Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about Atari's GameStation Go, SEGA's raid on game preservationists, a preserved C64 Indiana Jones game, a stage production of the Clive Sinclair saga & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:MatteusBeus Retro SEGA Dev: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroSegaDevLEGO SEGA Controller: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/sega-genesis-controller-40769Atari GameStation Go: https://atari.com/products/atari-gamestation-goSEGA Busts Preservationists: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/sega-accused-of-using-police-to-recover-nintendo-dev-kits-it-had-negligently-disposed-ofIndiana Jones C64: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-adventureDownload For The Above: https://csdb.dk/release/?id=255874Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PL8a4_8zMClive Sinclair Alan Sugar Play: https://scytheplaysltd.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/together-in-electric-dreams-returnsMicro Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXBxV6-zamMVideo Of The Week 1 (AVGN Mario Paint): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCji6TUk7MVideo Of The Week 2 (Techmoan Vid Pix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zyUMRI5_G8Video Of The Week 3 (BBC Britain 1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwNWUNykqAs "Goodbye, Computer" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR6gR8I6nvIChapters:00:00 LEGO Correction01:49 Atari Gamestation Go Pre-Order12:08 SEGA Police Prototype Raid19:25 C64 Indiana Jones Preserved!25:28 Sir Clive vs. Alan Sugar - On Stage!31:35 Videos Of The Week!
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No More PC Optical Drives? Game Boy OutRun, Atari Agog & More - Ramble 128
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about the death of PC optical drives, an amazing port of Out Run to the Game Boy Color, Atari 50 on GOG, Monkey Island's 35th anniversary, a LEGO SEGA controller, Microsoft's 6502 BASIC & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:PC Optical Drives No Longer Being Made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTNCYrLEezAOutRun GBC: https://rocketshippark.itch.io/what-if-outrunRetroDodo Vectrex Mini Interview: https://retrododo.com/vectrex-reveals-upcoming-limited-edition-mini-consoleC64 Microcassette: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/remaking-a-commodore-64-datasette-from-1982-using-1993-microcassette-tech-techtuber-touts-1mb-per-tape-a-5x-improvement-over-the-originalAtari On GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/news/more_atari_titles_join_gogRon Gilbert Monkey 25: https://www.grumpygamer.com/monkey25/LEGO SEGA Controller: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/sega-genesis-controller-40769Microsoft 6502 BASIC: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/09/03/microsoft-open-source-historic-6502-basicVideo Of The Week 1 (Ahoy Brat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzq_4REOABkVideo Of The Week 2 (Veronica Explains The Stop Bits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSVaZwDFVrgThe Stop Bits EP: https://thestopbits.bandcamp.com/album/return-from-interruptChapters:00:00 The Death Of Optical Media?04:37 PCBWay05:38 Out Run For The Game Boy Color11:39 Vectrex Mini News! Pricing & New Limited Edition17:31 YouTuber Makes Cassettes Even Tinier25:08 Atari Comes To GOG.COM29:39 35 Years Of Monkey Island36:13 New Retrogaming LEGO! SEGA41:43 Microsoft 6502 BASIC Open Sourced46:51 Video Of The Week
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Nostalgia Nerd, Windows 95, He-Man, CD32, Jail Floppies & More - Ramble 127
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about Nostalgia Nerd's fresh start, Windows 95's 30th anniversary, the new He-Man game, an Amiga CD32 Mini, floppy disks in jail, an updated driver for an ancient GPU, Quake from memory & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Nostalgia Nerd Is Starting Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8a3JAXMlpIWindows 95 30th Anniversary: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsofts-windows-95-release-was-30-years-ago-today-the-first-time-software-was-a-pop-culture-smashWindows 95 Browser Emulator: https://www.pcjs.org/software/pcx86/sys/windows/win95/4.00.950My Windows 95 Beta Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgq7LcvRFA4He-Man Game: https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-and-limited-run-games-announce-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-dragon-pearl-of-destructionCDex32 / CD32 Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/commodores-ill-fated-amiga-cd32-is-getting-another-chance-to-shine-via-this-plug-and-play-mini-consoleFloppy Disks In New Jersey Jail: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/new-jersey-prisoner-laments-reliance-on-floppy-disks-for-appeals-documents-which-limits-file-size-to-1-44-mb-prisoners-allowed-20-floppy-disks-in-cell-but-usb-flash-sticks-are-bannedATI R300 Driver: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Radeon-R300-Mem-Info-GLNew Amiga AmiBrowser: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/amiga_web_browser_amibrowserAnandTech Archive: https://www.techspot.com/news/108967-anandtech-27-year-archive-has-vanished-but-someone.htmlDOOM On Alarm Clock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QutpZBTJRDYQuake From Memory: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/wily-fps-modders-remake-the-original-quake-from-memory-alone-imagine-if-triple-a-remasters-worked-this-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (RaZZor Poolrooms E1M1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbhhdOyUC1gVideo Of The Week 2 (Budget-Builds GeForce 2 MX): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70LAHVvw2AVideo Of The Week 3 (RobSmithDev Alien Scanner): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpUjXUSlkbUChapters:00:00 Nostalgia Nerd Starts Again07:58 PCBWay08:57 Windows 95 30th Anniversary17:05 New He-Man Game!23:31 Amiga CD32 Mini29:14 Floppy Disks In Jail33:49 Teaching Old GPUs New Tricks37:52 Briefs: Amiga Browser / AnandTech Archived / DOOM Alarm Clock / Quake From Memory46:46 Videos Of The Week
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UK Gov vs. Wikipedia, New Bubsy, DOOM On A USB Charger & More - Ramble 126
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about the new Vectrex Mini, the history of the CD, DOOM on a USB charger, Bubsy 4D, the A1200, Nightdive's future plans, the UK government's threat to Wikipedia, the G'AIM'E lightgun & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Vectrex Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/vectrex-mini-is-the-next-micro-console-youll-need-to-ownKickstarter For The Above: https://vectrex.com/vectrex-mini-kickstarterFirst Commercial CD Story: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/the-first-commercial-compact-disc-was-created-43-years-ago-today-nearly-one-billion-cds-were-shipped-per-year-in-early-2000sDOOM On Anker Charging Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdOU8SqCqeYBubsy 4D: https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4dVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4bq6P8e5gkRetro Games Ltd A1200 Announcement: https://x.com/THEC64_RGL/status/1957741240063009230"Hands On" With The A1200 At Gamescon: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/a-full-size-amiga-1200-remake-is-hiding-out-at-gamescom-and-it-could-solve-my-retro-microcomputer-woes/Nightdive Interview: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/nightdives-ceo-reiterates-desire-to-remaster-eternal-darknessWikimedia OSA Challenge: https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/08/11/wikimedia-foundation-challenges-uk-online-safety-act-regulationsG'AIM'E Hands-On Preview: https://insider-gaming.com/gaime-hands-on-previewVideo Of The Week 1 (LGR Atari Hot Sauce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHV0VxtlfGMVideo Of The Week 2 (Adam Savage's Tested): https://www.youtube.com/@testedChapters:00:00 Vectrex Mini08:37 History Of The CD13:33 DOOM On A USB Charger!?18:00 New Bubsy!?23:53 Hands On With The A1200? Nope.29:20 Interview With Nightdive Studios36:09 RIP Wikipedia?43:15 G'AIME'E Lightgun Reviewed50:10 Videos Of The Week
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Gaben Buys Yacht Company, RIP Ebuyer, RIP AOL, Cranky Gameboys & More - Ramble 125
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about the end of AOL's dialup service after more than 30 years, a faster software Xbox 360 hack, Gabe Newell's new yacht company, the end of Ebuyer, Settlers II on Amiga, a Gameboy emulator for the Playdate console & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:AOL Ends Dialup Service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0yy3e6z4zoXbox360BadUpdate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycY09EUm8wAGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/grimdoomer/Xbox360BadUpdateGaben Buys Yacht Company: https://www.theverge.com/news/718639/gabe-newell-valve-superyacht-oceancoEbuyer Acquired By Fraser Group: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/uk_tech_retailer_ebuyer_headsEugh: https://www.ebuyer.comSettlers Online: https://www.thesettlersonline.comSettlers II For Amiga: https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amigaCrankboy Playdate GB Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/crankboy-is-a-playdate-game-boy-emulator-with-impressive-performanceGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/CrankBoyHQ/crankboy-appBOOM! Atari 2600 Bomberman Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km7pHKpOK3AChamp Games: https://champ.gamesVideo Of The Week 1 (RDev Half-Life 2 DOOM Project): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8-Gdbuv26EVideo Of The Week 2 (Pretzel Portal Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0iQTj4E0oChapters:00:00 RIP AOL Dialup04:18 Xbox 360 Software Exploit Gets Even Better08:53 Gaben Sails The Seven Seas13:59 RIP Ebuyer22:20 Settlers II Finally Comes To The Amiga!30:13 New Playdate Game Boy Emulator38:20 Video(s) of the Week45:21 And Finally...
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Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs: The Musical... & More - Ramble 124
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about a musical called Nerds, a fun new CGA game, a new Atari Falcon030, the Heretic & Hexen remaster, games censorship, another British arcade in trouble, the death of Steam on ChromeOS & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Nerds Musical Review: https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/theatre/nerds-reviewTech Distractions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TechDistractionsTech Distractions 99Things Game: https://4am.org/99My Sparrow Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoF98_XLL3UNew Falcon030: https://wizztronics.com/falcon-rebuildHeretic & Hexen Remaster: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heretic-and-hexen-have-received-a-surprise-remaster-from-nightdive-studios-205747137.htmlSteam Censorship Story: https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorshipZoom on GTA & Duke Nukem 3D: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/grand-theft-auto-duke-nukem-and-saints-row-are-at-risk-amid-pressure-to-remove-adult-games-from-steam-and-itch-retro-platform-worriesHalifax Arcade Closing Down: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/ive-put-my-entire-heart-and-soul-into-creating-this-tribute-to-the-past-arcade-blast-from-the-past-set-to-closeSteam for Chromebook EOL: https://9to5google.com/2025/08/07/steam-chromebook-2026Video Of The Week 1 (Tech Distractions 99Things Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mokpzomXx8EVideo Of The Week 2 (noclip Heretic / Hexen Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pANcjjPnzgwVideo Of The Week 3 (MattKC Darkspore): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGr_BcwyI9kChapters:00:00 Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs - The Musical!05:01 A Fun New CGA Game!08:41 New Atari Falcon030!?17:04 Heretic & Hexen Remaster24:47 Games Censorship34:31 Another British Arcade In Trouble :(41:13 Steam on ChromeOS..? Not Anymore!44:59 Videos Of The Week
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Perifractic Buys Commodore! 3D Printable Atari Joystick, New SEGA Emulator & More - Ramble 123
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about Perifractic's purchase of Commodore, a 3D printable Atari joystick, a new LaserActive SEGA MegaLD emulator, the new Raspberry Pi RP2350, a blurry keyboard, a dual screen Android handheld & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Commodore Industries SRL Press Release: https://commodore.inc/press-release-of-23-july-20253D Printable CX40 Joystick: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7105466DecentCart Atari 8-Bit Flashcart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-sEndb4mEILaserActive MegaLD Emulator: https://techdocs.exodusemulator.com/Console/PioneerLaserActive/Software.html#emulationRP2350: https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/rp2350-a4-rp2354-and-a-new-hacking-challengeBlurry Keyboard: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/this-keyboard-looks-like-its-been-plucked-straight-from-half-life-1-with-how-well-it-replicates-low-res-classic-game-textures/Android Pocket DS: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/ayaneo-announce-the-pocket-ds-the-worlds-first-flip-dual-screen-android-handheldVideo Of The Week 1 (Spinal Tap 2 Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m98E6X_WatoVideo Of The Week 2 (50 States In 50 Days): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTYbvU-aSf4Video Of The Week 3 (LGR SEGE 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDmGzxKnzlMChapters:00:00 Peri Buys Commodore08:01 3D Printable Atari Joystick13:32 New Atari 8-Bit Flashcart16:34 LaserActive21:15 Raspberry Pi 5V25:52 Blurry Keyboard30:37 Dual Screen Android Games Console35:25 Video(s) Of The Week41:00 What I’ve Been Working On
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Italian YouTuber Guilty?, LEGO Game Boy, Fallout In DOOM & More - Ramble 122
https://www.pcbway.com/activity/anniversary11th.html - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about the Italian YouTuber who's in big trouble, an arcade saved from bankruptcy, a new LEGO Game Boy, a retro sleeper PC, a SNES handheld, a DOOM Fallout TC, Black Mesa RTX & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Brutal Legend: https://itch.io/s/157468/-brtal-legend-free-for-666-minutes-Once Were Nerd: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-not-innocent-3579610Highest Score Arcade Saved: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20ny59dyndoLEGO Game Boy: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/game-boy-72046Retro Sleeper PC: https://www.theverge.com/news/712101/maingear-retro95-sleeper-pc-gaming-specs-pricingSNES Handheld: https://retrododo.com/modern-snes-handheld-that-plays-physical-cartridges-is-in-the-worksFallout: Bakersfield DOOM TC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h-rQCOKU0wBlack Mesa RTX: https://wccftech.com/half-life-remake-black-mesa-path-tracing-30-fps-rtx-5080Julian LeFay Obituary: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/07/julian-lefay-the-father-of-the-elder-scrolls-has-passed-away-at-59Video Of The Week (Shrunken Doom): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5x0bpZDkQwChapters:00:00 Updates & Whatnot10:01 PCBWay10:58 LEGO Game Boy15:24 Prebuilt “Retro” Sleeper PCs19:26 Bits n’ Bobs25:25 Video Of The Week29:08 ...And Finally
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Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time, Amiga OutRun, New C64 & More - Ramble 121
Latest Main Channel Release (Gaming On A 2017 HPE MicroServer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15amosOXyscIn this episode I talk about Amiga OutRun, an Italian YouTuber facing jail time for covering retro handhelds, Nintendo bricking Switch 2 consoles over piracy, an expensive stapler, the new Commodore 64 & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Amiga OutRun: https://reassembler68k.itch.io/outrun-amiga-editionVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZzTp3vSC0gItalian YouTuber Faces Jail Time: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995Switch Pirate Cartridge PSA: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/psa-you-might-want-to-be-careful-buying-pre-owned-switch-1-games-for-your-switch-2GameStop Switch 2 Stapler: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-is-auctioning-off-the-stapler-and-the-staple-that-damaged-a-nintendo-switch-2-on-launch-day/1100-6533066eBay Auction For The Above: https://www.ebay.com/itm/388688595731Commodore 64 Ultimate: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/the-commodore-64-ultimate-computer-is-the-companys-first-hardware-release-in-over-30-years-pre-orders-start-at-usd299Official Site For The Above: https://www.commodore.netGemini Concedes Defeat In Atari 2600 Chess Challenge: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-crumbles-in-the-face-of-atari-chess-challenge-admits-it-would-struggle-immensely-against-1-19-mhz-machine-says-canceling-the-match-most-sensible-course-of-actionVideo Of The Week (vswitchzero PicoGUS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IPnmvuatwChapters:00:00 I Love Brighton [Personal]07:10 OutRun Amiga Port Released!14:32 Italian YouTuber Busted For Promoting… Piracy?24:17 Used Nintendo Switch Games: Buyer Beware27:46 World Famous Nintendo Stapler Sells For Lots Of Money29:14 Perifractic Commodore News39:12 Video of the Week42:44 …and One More Thing
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Atari Lies, 30 Year Old Websites, Sinclair Shenanigans & More - Ramble 120
https://www.pcbway.com/activity/anniversary11th.html - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Gaming On A 2017 HPE MicroServer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15amosOXyscIn this episode I talk about an email I received from Atari, an interview with the creator of Blue’s News, an Old Computer Challenge, Grant Sinclair’s Gamercard console, the Switch 2’s USB C encryption, a lost Animaniacs game & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Atari VCS Big Dirty Liar Edition: https://atari.com/products/vcs-2-controllers-bundleBlue’s News: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/out-of-the-blue-how-a-quake-blog-turned-pc-gaming-news-site-has-stayed-a-haven-from-internet-enshittification-for-nearly-30-yearsOld Computer Challenge: https://occ.deadnet.seGrant Sinclair Gamercard: https://www.grantsinclair.com/gamercardVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy7Mppyn_FESwitch 2 USB C: https://www.theverge.com/report/695915/switch-2-usb-c-third-party-docks-dont-work-authentication-encryptionAnimaniacs Game: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/preservationists-discover-a-nearly-complete-build-of-a-lost-animaniacs-game-22-years-after-it-was-cancelled-and-you-can-play-it-right-nowVideo Of The Week 1 (Micro Men): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXBxV6-zamMVideo Of The Week 2 (Tech By Matt Steam Machine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBT6uq_hohEChapters:00:00 Atari Are Liars!03:54 PCBWay04:44 Blue’s News11:53 Old Computer Challenge Time!16:46 The Sinclairs Are At It Again22:36 Naoki Is Trolling Me Again29:06 Video Of The Week34:26 Latest Main Channel Release
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SKG, Thnickles, New Retro Gaming Scam, FPGA Neptune & More - Ramble 119
Latest Main Channel Release (Big Box Gaming on Linux): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWI9-t1qtHAIn this episode I talk about the latest happenings in the Stop Killing Games campaign, a man making some thick coins (for some reason), a new LLM-powered scam targeting retro gamers and OSS users, an official Xbox 360 dashboard update, Microsoft layoffs, the return (again) of the SEGA Neptune & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Stop Killing Games: https://www.stopkillinggames.comThnickels: https://thick-coins.netNathan Adams on LLM Scam: https://bsky.app/profile/dinnerbone.com/post/3lsu6m67flk2pXbox 360 Dashboard Update: https://www.theverge.com/news/693631/microsoft-xbox-360-dashboard-software-update-adsMicrosoft / Xbox Layoffs Latest: https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-june-2025-tracking-the-situation-as-it-happensRomero Games Announcement: https://bsky.app/profile/romerogames.bsky.social/post/3lt2io5pmfk2vSEGA Neptune FPGA Console: https://www.gf1neptune.comBTTF Turns 40: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jul/03/back-to-the-future-at-4025 Years Of Diablo 2: https://gamerant.com/diablo-2-25-year-anniversary-blizzard-arpg-builds-genreWinUAE 6 Released: https://www.winuae.net/2025/07/03/winuae-6-0-0DOOM On Elliptical: https://www.xda-developers.com/doom-exercise-machineCopilot Beaten By Atari 2600: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/not-to-be-outdone-by-chatgpt-microsoft-copilot-humiliates-itself-in-atari-2600-chess-showdown-another-ai-humbled-by-1970s-tech-despite-trash-talkVideo Of The Week (RandomGamingInHD SteamOS Bad PC Ports): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlgqYDSpPc8Chapters:00:00 Stop Killing Games11:55 Thnickels..!?16:14 New Scam Targeting Retro Gamers / OSS Users20:25 New Official Xbox 360 Dashboard Update!?26:25 Mass Microsoft Layoffs33:12 The SEGA Neptune Is Back… Again!39:18 Rees’s Non-Copyright-Infringing Pieces43:38 Video Of The Week
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Deus Ex 25th, PicoGUS ODE Support, Decomp News & More - Ramble 118
Latest Main Channel Release (Big Box Gaming on Linux): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWI9-t1qtHAIn this episode I talk about the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex, PicoGUS getting ODE support, a modern day LLM on vintage hardware, Lego Island, SpaghettiKart, DOS EDIT, a new sound card & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:PicoGUS Firmware: https://github.com/polpo/picogus/releasesLlama LLM On Pentium II: https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/someone-used-a-1997-processor-and-showed-that-only-128-mb-of-ram-were-needed-to-run-a-modern-ai-and-heres-the-proofSpaghettiKart: https://github.com/HarbourMasters/SpaghettiKartVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi-Sd6Cp1EILego Island Porting Effort (MattKC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUNdWnI5BTk27 Year Old Mac G3 Easter Egg: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/27-year-old-easter-egg-found-in-the-apple-power-mac-g3s-rom-creating-a-ram-disk-with-the-name-secret-rom-image-unveils-a-hidden-fileMS EDIT On Linux: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/microsoft-surprises-ms-dos-fans-with-remake-of-ancient-text-editor-that-works-on-linuxAtari 2600 Digital Photo Frame: https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/atari-2600-digital-photo-frameNew MK1869 Xtreme Sound Card: https://www.retrorgb.com/mk1869-xtreme-pre-order-now-live.htmlTech Tangents Mario Kart World Map: https://mkw.techtangents.netVideo of the Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNlRAd7mXdsVideo Of The Week (Civvie11 Mars Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_cax0rIgUcChapters:00:00 Deus Ex 25th Anniversary05:22 PicoGUS Gets ODE Support11:56 Modern Day LLM On Vintage Hardware17:17 Decompilation News & New Releases22:54 Big Bucket o’ Stories31:53 Video of the Week
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Lost Sid Meier Documentary Resurfaces, Wing Commander Fixed, Meccano Lunar Lander & More - Ramble 117
https://www.pcbway.com/activity/anniversary11th.html - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Bazzite): https://youtu.be/Q0s9PUe3AOIIn this episode I talk about an awesome electromechnical Lunar Lander game made from Meccano, a fix for Wing Commander’s speed-related issues after 35 years, a new Dig Dug game that’ll only be around for 2 weeks(!?), a lost Sid Meier documentary & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Meccano Lunar Lander: https://hackaday.com/2025/06/15/electromechanical-atari-is-a-steampunk-meccano-masterpieceMy New Favourite Runnymede-based Meccano Website: https://runnymedemeccanoguild.org.uk/gallery/sections/members,pete-wood,meccano-martian-missionMVG Wing Commander Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuFNFd8I0WUWing Commander Overhaul Mod: https://www.wcnews.com/news/2025/06/11/breaking-news-wing-commander-speed-fix-releasedNew Dig Dug: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/a-new-dig-dug-game-has-just-been-released-but-its-only-playable-for-2-weeksSid Meier Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxbAX2LGFEgVideo Of The Week (LGR GPU Boxart): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an_mxOmtMOgChapters:00:00 Big Milestones!03:54 Meccano Lunar Lander10:01 PCBWay11:08 Wing Commander Fixed After 35 Years!18:05 New Dig Dug Game… For Now23:29 Lost Sid Meier Documentary Resurfaces28:17 Video of the Week34:00 Did I Mention How Much I Love Bazzite?
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Big YouTuber Loses Account, More Croc, Atari Takes On ChatGPT & More - Ramble 116
Latest Main Channel Release (FydeOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyBU6FPmXi0In this episode I talk about Slope’s Gaming Room nearly losing his YouTube channel, Look Mum No Computer’s new game, Croc’s Game Boy Color Rerelease, 40 Years of Boulder Dash, the Atari 2600 vs. ChatGPT, MattKC’s Discord on Windows 95, Gen Z vs BlackBerry, Perifractic’s attempt to buy Commodore & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Fanny - Hey Bulldog (1971) LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdwzko9DZ0sSlope’s SuperSEGA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qhsfh7CeYELMNC Game Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2HQcWVUtuYSteam Page For The Above: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3400380/Look_Mum_No_ComputerCroc GBC Rerelease: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/crocs-game-boy-color-debut-is-getting-a-re-release-to-celebrate-its-25th-birthdaySquare Eyed Jak Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwuFQDfG-wc40 Years Of Boulder Dash Interview: https://www.retronews.com/40-years-of-boulder-dashAtari 2600 vs. ChatGPT: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/09/atari_vs_chatgpt_chessMattKC Discord Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxdn30G2LE8Gen Z vs. The BlackBerry: https://www.fastcompany.com/91350858/gen-z-is-bringing-back-the-blackberryPeri Peri Commodore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN8r4LRcOXcVideo Of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buuUZFh_pykChapters:00:00 DJ Slope’s Super Saga07:17 Look Mum - New Game!10:51 Another Big Croc16:31 A Dashing 40th Anniversary21:39 Atari 2600 Defeats AI28:52 Video Of The Week33:30 AOB
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Dukes Nukem, X-Wings, Spectrums Next, New Lightguns & More - Ramble 115
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (FydeOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyBU6FPmXi0In this episode I talk about some damaged Switch 2 screens (oops!), Duke Nukem Advance on the PC, an unreleased Duke Nukem PS2 prototype, the XWVM X-Wing project releasing their first alpha, Spectrum Next Kickstarter 3, a new Namco lightgun, a tiny 8-Bit Atari, the 40th anniversary of the Atari ST & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:My GBA FPS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jev5QogEg7UDuke Nukem Advance PC: https://www.moddb.com/mods/duke-nukem-advance-tcVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1NjTly0614Duke Nukem D-Day Screenshots: https://bsky.app/profile/vinimedeiros.bsky.social/post/3lqwjb7gyok2hSwitch 2 Gamestop Stapled Screens: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/06/random-one-gamestop-apparently-stapled-receipts-to-brand-new-switch-2-boxes-and-guess-what-happenedXWVM X-Wing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMQDxxXCUUQXWVM X-Wing Alpha: https://www.moddb.com/mods/xwvm/news/xwvm-release-announcementSpectrum Next Kickstarter 3: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/posts/4400514Namco Lightgun: https://www.techspot.com/news/108193-namco-backs-lcd-friendly-light-gun-fall-release.htmlAtarino Tiny Atari 8-Bit FPGA: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/polish-engineer-creates-postage-stamp-sized-1980s-atari-computer/Atari ST 40th Anniversary: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/anniversary-the-atari-st-everyones-second-favourite-16-bit-home-computer-turns-40Martin Ulrich Has Passed Away: https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-06-00021-EN.htmlVideo Of The Week 1 (Secret Mall Apartment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME3EExq3t1YVideo Of The Week 2 (Simone Giertz Studio Tour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJpXv7_fFj8Chapters:00:00 Some Cool Duke Nukem News07:52 PCBWay08:47 Switch 2 Screens Stapled12:18 XWVM Alpha Release - Play X-Wing On Modern Systems!21:05 Spectrum Next Kickstarter 328:21 Namco Lightgun [TechNick Corner]31:56 Tiny FPGA Atari [TechNick Corner]36:12 Atari ST 40th Anniversary [TechNick Corner]38:10 Video(s) Of The Week43:24 Outro
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BIOS On UEFI, Atari Breaks Records, Stoo's New Game & More - Ramble 114
Latest Main Channel Release (FydeOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyBU6FPmXi0In this episode I talk about a new BIOS for UEFI systems, Atari going from strength to strength, a new game from Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge, the Sega Master System in Brazil, a Half-Life 2 Team Fortress 2 crossover mod, the closure of a beloved local arcade & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:CSMWrap UEFI BIOS: https://hackaday.com/2025/05/29/bring-back-the-bios-to-uefi-systems-that-isAtari Financial Statement: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/05/atari-which-just-had-its-best-year-in-over-a-decade-says-new-consoles-are-on-the-wayUrbX Warriors: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonywarriner/urbx-warriors-an-original-game-for-the-spectrum-nextDesign Droid (Stoo's Site): https://www.thedesigndroid.co.ukSega Master System In Brazil: https://www.xda-developers.com/the-sega-master-system-is-still-being-made-and-sold-in-brazil-36-years-laterHalf-Life 2 Lambda Fortress Mod: https://www.pcgamesn.com/half-life-2/mod-lambda-fortress-steamFreeplay Arcade Closes: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/05/its-just-not-working-freeplay-arcade-will-close-its-doors-later-this-monthVideo Of The Week 1 (LGR): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXY99HysrUVideo Of The Week 2 (RobSmithDev): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGROID577rMChapters:00:00 A New BIOS For UEFI Systems08:49 Modern Day Atari Doing Well17:56 UrbX Warriors - New Game From Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge28:55 3 Stories For The Price Of 135:39 Video(s) Of The Week41:34 Channel Update
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The Studio May Be Trashed But The Show Must Go On - Ramble 113
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (286 Laptop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtghCWxF4eAIn this episode I talk about a new retro styled PC case from SilverStone, a Wii U gamepad emulator from MattKC, a USB C power mod for the OG Xbox, SuperSEGA's whatever it is this week, Heart Of Neon, the origins of the Pokemon logo, the MXM Voodoo 4, Windows 95's iconic setup wallpaper remastered & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:SilverStone Retro PC Case: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/silverstone-reveals-the-flp02-late-80s-style-tower-pc-case-proudly-beige-but-thoroughly-modern-insideWii U Gamepad Emulator: https://hackaday.com/2025/05/19/an-open-source-wii-u-gamepadGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/vanilla-wiiu/vanilla?tab=readme-ov-fileVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSgFu4rDxgcOG Xbox USB C Mod Video (MattKC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhCOKw-ICsgGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/Andr-Zero/PXUXbox Retro Classics: https://www.theverge.com/news/672037/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-activision-retro-classicsXbox Retro Classics Video (MetalJesusRocks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U1K4G9kTMEHeart Of Neon Blu-Ray: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dokk/the-heart-of-neon-blu-rayPokemon Logo Interview: https://www.ign.com/articles/meet-the-man-who-designed-pokemons-iconic-logoMXM 3dfx Voodoo 4 (Omores): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtFDmgQNKEYWindows 95 Wallpaper Recreated: https://www.neowin.net/news/someone-recreated-the-windows-95-setup-wallpaper-in-4k-for-downloadVideo Of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68vS8CTBL3kChapters:00:00 SilverStone Retro PC Case11:18 Wii U Gamepad Emulator17:15 New OG Xbox USB C Power Mod20:27 PCBWay21:12 Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics28:05 Super... eugh31:34 Updates & Whatnot38:45 Video Of The Week42:19 Channel News
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Doom On Atari ST, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Remaster, 8-Bit SFII & More - Ramble 112
Latest Main Channel Release (286 Laptop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtghCWxF4eAIain Lee Unboxing (Supporter Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAyQGbWWJ0AIn this episode I talk about the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends Of The Zone remaster, Doom on the Atari ST, Street Fighter II On Atari 8-Bit & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends Of The Zone Remaster: https://www.pcgamesn.com/stalker/legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-enhancedFAQs For The Above: https://www.stalker-game.com/en/faqVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWkOx4Cj6gDoom On Atari ST Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACptLSylE8Wolfenstein On Atari STE Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jThOhgiIC8IStreet Fighter II On Atari 8-Bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmrzhkMxhNgVideo Of The Week 1 - MultiSystem 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVx08a-dZRYVideo Of The Week 2 - Lemmings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTOySSAPo8Chapters:00:00 I Offended A National Treasure04:34 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends Of The Zone Remaster12:19 Doom On Atari ST18:19 Street Fighter II On Atari 8-Bit24:14 Video(s) Of The Week31:13 Latest Main Channel Release
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Linux Drops 486, LAN Party Game, Heart Of Neon & More - Ramble 111
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (OCLP On 2008 Intel Mac Pro): https://youtu.be/0b_A7xhdBFEIn this episode I talk about the Linux kernel finally dropping 486 and early Pentium support, some new Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, a new LAN Party simulator called LAN Party Adventures, the new Commodore OS release, the Heart of Neon Llamasoft documentary Kickstarter & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Linux Kernel Drops 486 Support: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/linux_kernel_drops_486/Red Hat Linux 1999 Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOdR9kpj3sMRed Hat Linux 1999 Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqoNTxpnh3cVideo Game Hall Of Fame: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tamagotchi-and-quake-both-join-world-video-game-hall-of-fameLAN Party Adventures: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/adventure/lan-party-adventures-captures-the-spirit-of-the-early-2000s-but-now-with-added-mystery/Steam Page For The Above: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3566720/LAN_Party_AdventuresCommodore OS 3: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/06/commodore_os_3C64 Mini-ITX Case: https://www.mini-itx.com/~CBM-6502Llamasoft The Jeff Minter Story: https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/llamasoftHeart Of Neon Blu-Ray: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dokk/the-heart-of-neon-blu-rayVideo Of The Week 1 - GTA VI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQRLujxTm3cVideo Of The Week 2 - Wallace & Gromit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv7WVaoJJ0YVideo Of The Week 3 - LEGO Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gthm-0Av93QChapters:00:00 Linux Drops 486 & Early Pentium Support11:01 PCBWay11:47 New Video Game Hall Of Fame Inductees17:38 LAN Party Adventures!24:59 Commodore OS Linux Looks Wild!31:04 Heart Of Neon Llamasoft Kickstarter37:21 Video(s) Of The Week
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ARM Is 40, New MiSTer MultiSystem, Japanese Game Preservation Peril & More - Ramble 110
London Marathon Fundraising: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rees-london-marathon-2025Latest Main Channel Release (OCLP On 2008 Intel Mac Pro): https://youtu.be/0b_A7xhdBFEIn this episode I talk about the new MiSTer MultiSystem 2, ARM's 40th anniversary, the Japanese Game Preservation Society, Polygon's sale, GTA VI delay & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:MiSTer MultiSystem Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILeFY3zAXyEMiSTer MultiSystem 2: https://multisystem.uk/products/mister-multisystem-2/Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e-k9I94JLsARM Is 40: https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2025/04/29/arm_40/Japanese Game Preservation Society: https://www.timeextension.com/features/we-might-be-about-to-lose-a-powerful-force-in-the-world-of-video-game-preservationPolygon Sold: https://kotaku.com/polygon-sold-vox-media-valnet-layoffs-digital-gaming-1851778655GTA Delayed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjew84ev3yyoVideo Of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9NOAfba-9IChapters:00:00 London Marathon Update [Personal]06:06 MiSTER MultiSystem 216:44 40 Years Of ARM22:56 The Japanese Game Preservation Society Needs Our Help!29:55 Polygon… Polygone36:23 GTA VI Delayed41:37 Video Of The Week
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OutRun Movie, Harrier Attack Reloaded, New DOOM Trailer & More - Ramble 109
London Marathon Fundraising: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rees-london-marathon-2025Latest Main Channel Release (OCLP On 2008 Intel Mac Pro): https://youtu.be/0b_A7xhdBFEIn this episode I talk about the new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer, an upcoming OutRun movie, progress on the Amiga OutRun arcade port, Harrier Attack Reloaded on the Amstrad CPC & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1i3YfGl5agOutRun Movie News: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/outrun-movie-michael-bay-sydney-sweeney-1236197270/Fan OutRun Movie Edit: https://www.tumblr.com/longafloat/124248749309/like-bling-ring-somewhere-is-another-terrible-laAmiga OutRun Arcade Thread: https://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=116656Amiga OutRun Music Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K-H-Jm0NMwHarrier Attack Reloaded CPC: https://www.mimosquest.com/harrierattack.htmVideo Of The Week 1 (LGR COMDEX 94): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgTY_zDTvesVideo Of The Week 2 (Michael MJD Visopsys): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MZljgXW2WAVideo Of The Week 3 (Retro Future Gameboy Kiosk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y2ao4gwWqgChapters:00:00 Intro & Marathon Fundraising Update [Personal]02:54 DOOM Dark Ages New Trailer08:08 OutRun Movie13:56 Amiga OutRun Port Music Update16:48 Harrier Attack Reloaded (Amstrad CPC)21:57 Video(s) Of The Week & Main Channel Update
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DOOM's Playable Box, Computer Museum Robbed, RetroTINK On Hold & More - Ramble 108
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!London Marathon Fundraising: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rees-london-marathon-2025Latest Main Channel Release (Nintendo Wii HDMI Mod): https://youtu.be/z_gR7l1co80In this episode I talk about a new release of DOOM with a playable BOX, the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester's recent burglary, an unreleased Mario game for the Virtual Boy, RetroTINK shipments on hold due to tariffs, BioMenace's new remaster & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:DOOM: https://limitedrungames.com/products/doom-doom-ii-will-it-run-edition-switch-ps5-xbox-pcRCM Burglary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w9v91vreoRCM Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnkpaIcumE8Red Viper 3DS Virtual Boy Emulator Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwFqX19ZmKAMario VB Game: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/online-sleuths-discover-amazing-screenshots-of-lost-mario-land-virtual-boy-gameMario VB Screenshots: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7vkybozhydvxtetcnnnvhssj/post/3lmmu5452ik2jMike Chi RetroTINK Tariffs: https://bsky.app/profile/retrotink.com/post/3lmsr6nja6k2xBioMenace Remastered: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/dos-lovers-rejoice-the-beloved-apogee-game-biomenace-is-being-remastered-for-steamVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldaf8z2ik3oBioMenace On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3459100/BioMenace_Remastered/Video Of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUBAm5uynwoChapters:00:00 Intro & Doom Box11:50 Retro Computer Museum Breakin16:51 PCBWay17:34 Cancelled Virtual Boy Mario Game27:49 RetroTINK Shipments On Hold Due To Trump Tariffs32:54 BioMenace Remaster39:16 Video Of The Week
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