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There are a few games on the Commodore Amiga that you can single out and say "This is a pivotal game in the history of the computer.". This weeks game - Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge is one such game. Sprung from the genius developers at Magnetic Fields, Lotus I changed what we would expect from a racing game going forward. Join Amigo Aaron and John "Boatofcar" Shawler as we take a up close look at this legendary title. Stick around for the news and more!

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Welcome to the second episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this episode, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take the DEEPEST of dives into the ill-fated Atari Jaguar. Then join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, SUPER BURNOUT.🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support The Atari ST Show and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: atariunlimited@mail.comFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#atarist #Retrocomputing

Today on Amigos Everything Amiga, we play ....Doofus. Yes, we've sunk this low.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an fun discussion on Ports of games that are BETTER then the originals! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Bionic Commando on the Nintendo NES and Slap Fight MD on the original Sega Megadrive / Genesis! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 161!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good DS Games

9:16- Quick Questions

21:18 - Patreon

25:52 - Eric's Take - Physical Games Backlog

58:12 - Catching Up

2:06:44 - 6 Good DS Games

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

Today on Amigos Everything Amiga, we take flight with the WINGS OF FREAKIN' DEATH!! 💥 The Amigos EVERYTHING Amiga show will put you in your seats and set your trays in the upright position...but be warned...this could be a VERY bumpy ride! Join ol' BEAKFACE for the flight of your life!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all rememb...

Grab your shovel and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta dig like your life depends on it...cuz it does! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum NEXT for some jewel grabbing action! We hope you'll dig Our Sinclair 124!

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Today on Amigos Everything Amiga, we dive into the legendary game of Archon! 💥 Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate battle between light and dark!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Welcome back to The CoCo Show episode 58, all about gaming on the ALMIGHTY Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer! This time out, join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we try our luck with a game SO rare and mysterious, we have no idea when it was released, if anyone actually bought it, or even WHO WROTE THE GAME! Join us as we FIGHT IT OUT on Eastworld Karate! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 160 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Galaxy Force II (Arcade) vs. Panorama Cotton (Megadrive)

11:06 - Quick Questions

32:44 - Patreon Song

37:19- Tea Time With Tim - Failed UK Computers

53:39 - Cody's Corner - Help Me Buy Games!

1:18:42 - News

2:32:13- Battle Of The Systems:

Galaxy Force II (Arcade) vs. Panorama Cotton (Megadrive)

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Everyone loves Tennis...game of the world. But what would make it better, you ask!? How about EXTRA DIMENSIONS! YES, welcome to the future my friends...at least as they saw it in 1990. Join Amigo Aaron and John "Boatofcar" Shawler this week as week discuss INTERNATIONAL 3D Tennis! And yes, we too are in THREE FREAKIN' DEE!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at...

Welcome to the debut episode of ATARI UNLIMITED! In this new series, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss and sample the rich tapestry that makes up the legacy of Atari. In this first episode, we'll discuss our plans and goals for the show, and follow up with a look at the ill-fated Atari handheld, The Atari Lynx. To conclude, join us as we discuss a launch title for the Lynx, The Gates Of Zendocon.🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support The Atari ST Show and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social...

Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got together and created one of the most infamous fames of all time... the Great Smurf Massacre! Enjoy this episode recorded live at the 2025 International Retro Computer Expo.

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The boys are BACK this week on ARG Presents! We spun the wheel and made the deal for ROM HACKS this week! First we'll discuss the merits and flaws of ROM hacks, and then it's GAME TIME! Do these choices surpass the games they are based on, or is it a ROM MESS! FIND OUT as we take on Super Mario 6 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Re-Revenge on the Megadrive / Genesis!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#argpresents #Retrocomputing

Super Bagman was straight outta Saône-et-Loire and straight off the charts difficult! Let's take a look at JOTD's 2023 transcode and see how well it plays on the Miggy!

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We're back for Episode 159!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems - Top Gear 2 (SNES) vs Lotus 2 RECS MegaDrive

11:06- Quick Questions

28:03 - Patreon

33:05 - Eric's Take - WinXP

1:01:11 - Catching Up

2:18:26 - Battle Of The System - Top Gear 2 (SNES) vs Lotus 2 RECS (MegaDrive)

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Get your army boots and sharpen your blade, cuz you gotta EARN that Green Beret! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some hot stabbing action! Rush N' and join us on Our Sinclair 123!

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Welcome to the long awaited, BONUS SPECIAL - It's Ask THE BRENT JULY 2025! Enjoy THE BRENT's answers to discord's BURNING questions, including THE BRENT's views on games, life, and MORE! It's all here in live and living color as we ASK THE BRENT, again!!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

Do! Run Run is Boat's favorite arcade game! Electrocoin brought it to the Amiga six years later, and it's not bad!

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Strap in and HIT THE GAS! This time we pop the clutch and tell the mutants to eat our dust on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we hit the road in MOTOR MASSACRE! THEN, Stay tuned for HUGE SHOW NEWS! It's a GOOD THING! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support The Atari ST Show and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#atarist #Retrocomputing

Return of the Jedi was released in the arcades BEFORE Empire Strikes Back-what's the deal with that? No vector art and a Zaxxon perspective? How does that work? All will be revealed on this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Hello everyone, it's that special time of the year...the time of BOATFEST! This time out, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT LIVE from Boatfest 2025 in scenic and lovely Hurricane, WV! As usual, THE BRENT has booked the entire show LIVE, so you never know WHAT WILL HAPPEN! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 158 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Hudsonsoft games.

8:48 - Quick Questions

32:36 - Patreon Song

37:38 - Tea Time With Tim - UK computer & game stores from the 80’s to the 2000’s

51:32 - Cody's Corner - Retro Games Market Update

1:29:22 - News

2:16:50 - 6 Good Games For Mini Consoles / Systems

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A very special Amigos where Boat and Aaron talk about the past ten years of the show.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Summertime is here in the USA, and what better time for HOT VAMP ACTION! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some vampire action! This game may have bite...but does it suck?!?! FIND OUT as we tackle Nosferatu the Vampyre!!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing

The arcade classic Moon Patrol got a pixel-perfect port from JOTD on the Amiga in 2024! In this episode, we dive into what makes Moon Patrol such a timeless arcade gem—and whether this new Amiga version does justice to the lunar legend.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Guys, we did it! We made it to 100 episodes! On this episode of Sprite Castle I'm taking a victory lap to talk about the Commodore and reflect on the history of the podcast. It took us 11 years to reach 100 episodes. Can't wait to hit 200!

ARG Presents is BACK this week for an interesting discussion on RACING GAMES WITHOUT VEHICLES! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for some laughs as we discuss games that fit the bill, and then submit our own as we tackle Iggy's Reckin' Balls on the N64 and Running Wild on the original PlayStation! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 157!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems - Pokémon Pinball (GBC) vs. Sonic Spinball (Genesis)

6:44- Quick Questions

26:29 - Patreon

31:16 - Eric's Take - Skateboarding Memories

58:00 - Gameshow

1:23:00 - Catching Up

1:69:32 - Battle Of The System - Pokémon Pinball (GBC) vs. Sonic Spinball (Genesis)

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Welcome to our deep dive into Rastan (Taito, 1987) — the sword‑slinging, dragon‑slaying arcade legend! In this review we talk about the arcade original and the 2023 Amiga port by basementApe!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #retrocomputing Thanks to Pacbilly for this episode's title!

Sometimes, you can tell all you need to know about a game by the title. Never has that been more true then the subject of this weeks CoCo Show, as we look at Caves of the Unwashed Heathen! COTUH is a CLASSIC Dungeons and Dragons rogue-style game in BASIC! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for this one..it's gonna be different!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#cocoshow #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

The first color arcade machine. The first machine with a player score on the left and the high score in the center. A landmark release in the arcades. And now we have it on the Amiga! Let's see how JOTD's transcode stacks up against the original!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Ami...

This week ARG Presents 316, we'll take a long overdue look at the Sony PSP PlayStation Portable handheld! First we'll talk about the PSP and it's successes and failures, and then we'll look at a few of these "MOBILE" games to review. Kick back and and relax as we look at Bancho: Badass Rumble! and Work Time Fun!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

Hold on to your hats, folks! We have BONAFIDED gaming royalty in the house today! Join Amigo Aaron as he talks with two masters of their retrogaming craft, Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge! I'm sure you recognize the names! Tony was the man behind the legendary Amiga classics "Beneath a Steel Sky" and "Lure Of the Temptress" as well as the "Broken Sword" series. Stoo was a member of the beloved Sensible Software gang, and his work included that STONE COLD classic Cannon Fodder, as well one of the all time most popular gaming franchises, the Sensible Soccer series...

We're back for Episode 156!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Games On Mini Systems

11:02 - Quick Questions

26:14 - Patreon Song

31:01 - Tea Time With Tim - Switch 2

59:06 - Cody's Corner - Modern Retro Overload

1:24:02 - News

2:37:18 - 6 Good Games For Mini Consoles / Systems

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Double Dragon II arrived on the Amiga hoping to raise the...somewhat low bar of the original. Did it succeed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

Our Sinclair this week features Bear Bovver, A game made to promote the British bear driven electric truck industry?!?! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burger time-ike offering! It's Our Sinclair !

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The first Amiga Castlevania port? A total horror! Dante Retro Dev writes the wrong with this 2021 redemption that does the Belmont legacy justice.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing