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The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. 'World's Best Podcast'- NME Award 2016. Established October 2011. https://retroasylum.com
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Watched this recorded live so you may hear my comments about Clayfighter ☺️

In this episode, @retroclarence.bsky.social and Mads are joined by special guest Martin aka @deadlock-eire.bsky.social (of evercade.info fame) to take a look at the games included on the fourth Evercade cartridge. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #evercade #retrogaming #podcast

Great to see @theretroasylum.bsky.social diving into game preservation with GOG! Huge thanks to the hosts for having us—always important to talk about why keeping classic games alive matters. Hope you all enjoy the episode! 🎙️ 🎧 Listen here:

In our latest podcast James Middleton & Chris O’Regan are joined by Marcin Paczyński and Adam Ziółkowski of Good Old Games to discuss the importance of video game preservation. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming

Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines Collection From American muscle to British Sports, from military vehicles to airliners and even trains, Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines collection has them all. Grab your copy here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/... #bitmapbooks

Indie Retro News: Ghost'n'Goblins - Check out this AGA tease for the Amiga, it looks pretty decent! www.indieretronews.com/2025/03/ghos... #retrogaming #amiga #arcade #capcom

Indie Retro News: Mimo's Quest - A WIP adventure game for the Amstrad by CP Soft! www.indieretronews.com/2025/02/mimo... #retrogaming #gaming #amstradcpc #amstrad

Indie Retro News: OutRun Arcade - A vastly superior version of a classic racer is coming to an Amiga near you via Reassembler www.indieretronews.com/2025/02/outr... #retrogaming #gaming #amiga #commodoreamiga (Full Video in link)

Indie Retro News: Frogger RX - This Arcade-like version of Frogger for the ZX Spectrum is looking good! (+Demo) www.indieretronews.com/2025/03/frog... #retrogaming #zxspectrum #gaming #games #arcade

Indie Retro News: Sky Shapers (Amiga) - A vertical scrolling SHMUP from new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles! [Update] www.indieretronews.com/2025/01/sky-... #retrogaming #gaming #amiga #commodoreamiga

How cool is this 3D print of the #zxspectrum version of Renegade? We got this from Morgan Hetherington of 3D Retro Tributes over on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/12878...

Sad news: programmer Don Priestley, best known for his cartoon-style games like Trap Door and Popeye, passed away late last year after a short illness. One of Don’s friends shared the news on a Facebook comment. RIP Don (1940-2024), your games shine on.

Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups A exhaustive chronicle of games covering nearly 40 years of bare knuckle, street fighting action. It’s a must-buy for fisticuffs fans. Available now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/... #bitmapbooks #book @davecook.bsky.social

In our latest episode, @deanswain.bsky.social & Paul Higgins talk arcade collecting and Vectrex. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #arcade #vectrex #retrogaming #podcast

Would you attend a Retro Asylum community event at The Cave & Arcade Archive? Please use the linked poll to let us know. strawpoll.com/3RnYXBzXQye #retrogaming #podcast

Here at Retro Asylum, we hold a high score challenge each month. If you want to join in, watch this video youtu.be/wbmIqXJ42J8?... and join us on our discord channel: discord.gg/tZJjPpS9y9 #retrogaming

Savage ZX Spectrum | Firebird | 1988 #retrogaming #zxspectrum

Looking forward and back on RA... Latest episode added to The Retro Asylum Podcast Episode Guide: bit.ly/ra_pdf @theretroasylum.bsky.social

Not listened to @theretroasylum.bsky.social #podcast in a while? Don’t worry, here is a look at what you’ve been missing out on recently. You can find us at retroasylum.com or on your favourite podcast app. #retrogaming #retrocomputing #arcade #sega #nintendo #atari #commodore #zxspectrum #amstrad

The podcast that is pretty much responsible for me purchasing these is now on Bluesky. Give @theretroasylum.bsky.social a follow

Indie Retro News: Sky Shapers - A vertical scrolling SHMUP from the new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles! www.indieretronews.com/2025/01/sky-... #retrogaming #gaming #amiga #commodoreamiga #arcade

In our latest podcast the guys look back at what RA got up to during 2024, cover the latest news in the world of retro gaming, we also talk about pixel art on the Divoom & look to what the future holds. Plus a special report on the Crash Live event: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming

Indie Retro News: Dark Shadows of Sergoth - Custom maps to The Shadows of Sergoth ( Amiga ) [UPDATE] www.indieretronews.com/2025/01/dark... #retrogaming #amiga #commodoreamiga #rpg

Indie Retro News: Tank in a Dungeon - Battle dangerous robots with a tank in this new Amiga/C64 game by Rozsoft [UPDATE] www.indieretronews.com/2024/12/tank... #retrogaming #gaming #c64 #commodore64 #amiga

UK Atari VCS (2600) console advert from 1982. #atari #atarivcs #atari2600 #vintage #retrogaming

It might be 30 years old this year but we still love Sega Rally on the Sega Saturn 👍 #sega #segasaturn #segarally #arcade #RETROGAMING

Our very own Dean Swain takes a very Quick Look at Burnin’ Rubber which is a 1982 arcade game by DataEast. youtu.be/WogvM5A9PL8?... #retrogaming

Indie Retro News: Molotov - Molotov - Take revenge on tobacco and gambling shops in this new MSX game by joesg www.indieretronews.com/2025/01/molo... #retrogaming #gaming #msx #games

It's Evercade time again on RA! Latest episode added to The Retro Asylum Podcast Episode Guide: bit.ly/ra_pdf @theretroasylum.bsky.social

In this episode Chris Worthington, Chris O’Regan, Jim Middleton, and Mads Kristensen take our viewers and listeners through the third Evercade cartridge: Data East Collection 1. Available in audio podcast: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... and also in visual form: youtu.be/QuWnCEGO6JA?...

Indie Retro News: Golf Dash Extended - An updated 4k Craptastic C64 game from Megastyle www.indieretronews.com/2025/01/golf... #retrogaming #gaming #commodore64 #c64 #puzzle #minigolf

The @theretroasylum.bsky.social High Score Challenge game for January 2025 is Parodius Da! On the #pcegine Checkout our video for further details: youtu.be/n-nvIcJ0Tog?... #retrogaming #konami #parodius

Having fun with our Divoom Pixoo 64 😜 #pixelart #retrogaming #podcast

Just a reminder that the Christmas 2024 episode of @TheRetroAsylum #podcast is here to keep you entertained and smiling over the festive period. Merry Christmas everyone! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas… #Christmas2024 #RETROGAMING #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore #c64 #8bit

Watch Jim Middleton play Xmas Lemmings, Midnight Resistance and Sonic The Hedgehog in our latest video: youtu.be/OW0HrrL_GJk?... #lemmings #sonicthehesgehog #sega #retrogaming

@MyArcadeRetro are teaming up with @SEGA to launch new mini arcades during 2025 featuring Sonic, OutRun, Shinobi, and more. No doubt their OutRun cab will look a lot like their Pole Position cab that they released at couple of months back. youtube.com/shorts/JAQMB...

With a huge thank you to Galahad, the code protection on the 3rd Snooker #AtariST prototype from Archer Maclean has been removed and you can now see it in action. Much more advanced and playable to a degree, with collision issues on some of the pockets. www.gamesthatwerent.com/2024/12/arch...

Our very own Dean Swain will be joining Alan Stewart live on the Mamemeister YouTube channel tonight at 8pm 20/12/24 (UK time). Be sure to subscribe youtube.com/@mamemeister... #retrogaming #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore64 #arcade #vectrex

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Tis the season to be jolly, we thought what better way to celebrate than have 6 grown men fight & shout about what 8 bit home micro is best by playing a load of budget games. Which system will win? Tune in to find out! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #zxspectrum #commodore64 #amstradcpc #retro