Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDA
In 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!
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Episode Links:
Vectrex Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/vectrex-mini-is-the-next-micro-console-youll-need-to-own
Kickstarter For The Above: https://vectrex.com/vectrex-mini-kickstarter
First 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-2000s
DOOM On Anker Charging Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdOU8SqCqeY
Bubsy 4D: https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4d
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4bq6P8e5gk
Retro 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-darkness
Wikimedia OSA Challenge: https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/08/11/wikimedia-foundation-challenges-uk-online-safety-act-regulations
G'AIM'E Hands-On Preview: https://insider-gaming.com/gaime-hands-on-preview
Video Of The Week 1 (LGR Atari Hot Sauce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHV0VxtlfGM
Video Of The Week 2 (Adam Savage's Tested): https://www.youtube.com/@tested
Chapters:
00:00 Vectrex Mini
08:37 History Of The CD
13:33 DOOM On A USB Charger!?
18:00 New Bubsy!?
23:53 Hands On With The A1200? Nope.
29:20 Interview With Nightdive Studios
36:09 RIP Wikipedia?
43:15 G'AIME'E Lightgun Reviewed
50:10 Videos Of The Week