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  • Episode 362: 8 Bit Wars Ceasefire - Xmas Special 2025

    Episode 362: 8 Bit Wars Ceasefire - Xmas Special 2025
    Dec 22 2025

    The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season.

    Special thanks to Scott Pearson for yet another great cover!

    As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

    Aaron Maupin
    Adam Hinde
    Andrew Gilmour
    Bitmap Soft
    Blake Brett
    Cane & Rinse
    Chris Atwill
    Chris O'Regan
    Christopher Bolton
    Clint Humphrey
    Darran Coles
    DrNoVocalCords
    Dylan D'Arch
    Forge
    Garry Heather
    Guto THreadbare
    Guy Simms
    Hans aka Mauppets4
    Harvey Watson
    HeavyMetalDon
    Howard Price
    James Dunn
    Jim-OrbitsIT
    Jon Sheppard
    Jon Veal
    Lampton Worm
    Laurens
    Laurent Giroud
    Mal Woods
    Mark Bylund
    Martyn Jones
    Matthew Turner
    Mikes Vinage Tech
    Mitsoyama
    New Game Old Flame - Podcast
    Nick Lees
    Nik
    Patrick Fürst
    Paul Ashton
    Pete Rogers
    Plasticman
    Rhys Wynne
    Ricardo Engel
    Richard Hyde
    Robert Ilott
    Roger Swan
    Roushimsx
    Rune P
    Stephen James
    Thomas Scoffham
    Tim TJ Walker

    Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

    Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

    Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

    Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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    2 horas e 22 minutos
  • Episode 361: Vectrex Mini - Interview David Oghia

    Episode 361: Vectrex Mini - Interview David Oghia
    Nov 6 2025

    Dean Swain, Jim Middleton & Chris O'Regan chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, David Oghia. Find out how the project started, how the Kickstarter campaign is going and what to expect from the finished product.

    Check the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini

    As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

    Aaron Maupin
    Adam Hinde
    Andrew Gilmour
    Bitmap Soft
    Blake Brett
    Cane & Rinse
    Chris Atwill
    Chris O'Regan
    Christopher Bolton
    Clint Humphrey
    Darran Coles
    DrNoVocalCords
    Dylan D'Arch
    Forge
    Garry Heather
    Guto THreadbare
    Guy Simms
    Hans aka Mauppets4
    Harvey Watson
    HeavyMetalDon
    Howard Price
    James Dunn
    Jim-OrbitsIT
    Jon Sheppard
    Jon Veal
    Lampton Worm
    Laurens
    Laurent Giroud
    Mal Woods
    Mark Bylund
    Martyn Jones
    Matthew Turner
    Mikes Vinage Tech
    Mitsoyama
    New Game Old Flame - Podcast
    Nick Lees
    Nik
    Patrick Fürst
    Paul Ashton
    Pete Rogers
    Plasticman
    Rhys Wynne
    Ricardo Engel
    Richard Hyde
    Robert Ilott
    Roger Swan
    Roushimsx
    Rune P
    Stephen James
    Thomas Scoffham
    Tim TJ Walker

    Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

    Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

    Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

    Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

    Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

    Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

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    Twitter: @theretroasylum

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    1 hora e 21 minutos
  • Episode 360: Interview with Darran Jones

    Episode 360: Interview with Darran Jones
    Nov 2 2025

    Dean Swain & Jim Middleton are joined by the editor of Retro Gamer Magazine Darran Jones for an exclusive interview. Find out how Darran first got into writing, how he started his career in the magazine business and even what his favourite meal from his local fish & chip shop is.

    As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

    Aaron Maupin
    Adam Hinde
    Andrew Gilmour
    Bitmap Soft
    Blake Brett
    Cane & Rinse
    Chris Atwill
    Chris O'Regan
    Christopher Bolton
    Clint Humphrey
    Darran Coles
    DrNoVocalCords
    Dylan D'Arch
    Forge
    Garry Heather
    Guto THreadbare
    Guy Simms
    Hans aka Mauppets4
    Harvey Watson
    HeavyMetalDon
    Howard Price
    James Dunn
    Jim-OrbitsIT
    Jon Sheppard
    Jon Veal
    Lampton Worm
    Laurens
    Laurent Giroud
    Mal Woods
    Mark Bylund
    Martyn Jones
    Matthew Turner
    Mikes Vinage Tech
    Mitsoyama
    New Game Old Flame - Podcast
    Nick Lees
    Nik
    Patrick Fürst
    Paul Ashton
    Pete Rogers
    Plasticman
    Rhys Wynne
    Ricardo Engel
    Richard Hyde
    Robert Ilott
    Roger Swan
    Roushimsx
    Rune P
    Stephen James
    Thomas Scoffham
    Tim TJ Walker

    Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

    Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

    Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

    Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

    Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

    Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

    Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

    Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

    Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

    Twitter: @theretroasylum

    Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    2 horas e 8 minutos
  • Episode 359: Kong Off UK

    Episode 359: Kong Off UK
    Oct 19 2025
    Jim and Chris hold a vigil for Dean's Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff - Hot Sauce is optional! Link's for the topics covered in this episode: Donkey Kong Off UK - http://ukkongoff.fun Arcade Club Arcade Club - https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/ Retro Russ - http://www.youtube.com/@Retro_Russ_ 8bit Boy UK - https://www.youtube.com/@8BitBoyUK As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    1 hora e 14 minutos
  • Episode 358: The Licenses That Got Away!

    Episode 358: The Licenses That Got Away!
    Sep 26 2025

    Dean, Steve & Mark take a look at the TV & Movie licenses that maybe deserved a game but never actually got one, plus we discuss the Vectrex Mini and a lot more!

    Want to attend the Fastloaders C64 gig mentioned in this episode? Visit https://www.fatsoma.com/e/t4bfwefi/fastloaders-commodore-64-rocks-live

    As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

    Guy Simms
    Richard Hyde
    kingdiesel
    Roger Swan
    Plasticman
    Stephen James
    Cillian O'Brien
    Robert Ilott
    MrRockitt
    Pete Rogers
    Rune P
    New Game Old Flame - Podcast
    Christopher Bolton
    Damon Crockett
    Dylan D'Arch
    Bitmap Soft
    Mikes vintage Tech
    Nik,
    Howard Price
    Matthew Turner
    Adam Hinde
    Chris O'Regan
    James Dunn
    Hans aka Muppets4
    Roushimsx
    Guto Threadbare
    Chris Atwill
    Harvey Watson
    Martyn Jones
    Tim TJ Walker
    Ricardo Engel
    HeavyMetalDon
    Tony Parkinson
    drnovocalcord
    Mal Woods
    Cane and Rinse
    LamptonWorm
    Mitsoyama
    Rhys Wynne
    Clint Humphrey
    Mark Bylund
    Paul Ashton
    Jon Sheppard
    Laurent Giroud
    Deadl0ck
    Aaron Maupin
    Jim-OrbitsIT
    Jon Veal
    Thomas scoffham
    Patrick Fürst
    Laurens
    Andrew Gilmour
    Stephen Stuttard
    Darren Coles
    Garry Heather
    Nick Lees
    Blake Brett

    Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

    Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

    Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

    Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

    Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

    Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

    Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

    Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

    Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

    Twitter: @theretroasylum

    Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    1 hora e 39 minutos
  • Episode 357: Toaplan Arcade 1

    Episode 357: Toaplan Arcade 1
    Aug 17 2025
    In episode 357 of The Retro Asylum hosts Chris O'Regan and Jim Middleton focus their attention on the 8th arcade cartridge for the Evercade series of consoles. It boasts 8 games from Toaplan's back catalogue of arcade games. Not only do the hosts chat about each game, but they also announce the winners of the high score challenge as well as the prize draw for some Evercade related goodies. Also covered in this episode are some retro gaming news stories, links below to the source of each one: Ubisoft are releasing Settlers II for the Amiga - https://gamingretro.co.uk/29-years-la... The 90's Arcade Racer game is now vapourware, but the sound track isn't - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Cubix sends Speccy heads spinning - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Playdate gets a GameBoy emulator - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    2 horas e 1 minuto
  • Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike!

    Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike!
    Jul 28 2025
    Christopher O'Regan and Dean Swain chat to Henrique Olifiers and Chris Hill about the amazingly successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! If you want to back the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter, you can find it at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    1 hora e 58 minutos
  • Episode 355: July High Score Challenge Picks - Toaplan Arcade 1 Cartridge

    Episode 355: July High Score Challenge Picks - Toaplan Arcade 1 Cartridge
    Jun 30 2025

    Mads and Jim pick four games to play for July's High Score Challenge from the Toaplan Arcade 1 cartridge on the Evercade.

    As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

    Guy Simms
    Richard Hyde
    kingdiesel
    Roger Swan
    Plasticman
    Stephen James
    Cillian O'Brien
    Robert Ilott
    MrRockitt
    Pete Rogers
    Rune P
    New Game Old Flame - Podcast
    Christopher Bolton
    Damon Crockett
    Dylan D'Arch
    Bitmap Soft
    Mikes vintage Tech
    Nik,
    Howard Price
    Matthew Turner
    Adam Hinde
    Chris O'Regan
    James Dunn
    Hans aka Muppets4
    Roushimsx
    Guto Threadbare
    Chris Atwill
    Harvey Watson
    Martyn Jones
    Tim TJ Walker
    Ricardo Engel
    HeavyMetalDon
    Tony Parkinson
    drnovocalcord
    Mal Woods
    Cane and Rinse
    LamptonWorm
    Mitsoyama
    Rhys Wynne
    Clint Humphrey
    Mark Bylund
    Paul Ashton
    Jon Sheppard
    Laurent Giroud
    Deadl0ck
    Aaron Maupin
    Jim-OrbitsIT
    Jon Veal
    Thomas scoffham
    Patrick Fürst
    Laurens
    Andrew Gilmour
    Stephen Stuttard
    Darren Coles
    Garry Heather
    Nick Lees
    Blake Brett

    Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

    Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

    Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

    Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

    Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

    Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

    Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

    Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

    Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

    Twitter: @theretroasylum

    Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/
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    38 minutos