Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden
Amigos Retro Gaming is a conversational, congenial series of podcasts about the computers and consoles of your youth. Includes Amigos: Everything Amiga, ARG Presents, Sprite Castle, and Pixel Gaiden! Amigos: Everything Amiga - https://www.everythingamiga.com/ ARG Presents - http://anchor.fm/arg-presents Sprite Castle - http://podcast.robohara.com/sprite-castle/ Pixel Gaiden - https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/
Is Citadel FINALLY the Doom-clone on the Amiga to get it right? Amigos Episode 501
Welcome back to The Amigos Everything Amiga Show 501, all about gaming on the ALMIGHTY Commodore Amiga Computer! This time out, join John "Boatofcar" Shawler and Amigo Aaron as we try our luck with a later 1995 offering! Can a handful of programmers from Poland finally pull off a DOOM-clone on the Amiga that everyone can be proud of? And it works on the Amiga 500?!?! INSANITY! Find out with us, and stick around for the NEWS!🏆 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/ami...
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 153 - Cody's New Atari Games CIB!!! + 6 Good TED Chip Games
We're back for Episode 153!
In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good TED Chip Games.
4:06 - Quick Questions
21:32 - Patreon
25:46 - Eric's Take - Goodwill Finds
53:11 - Catching Up
2:10:14 - 6 Good TED Chip Games
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GunStar is the premiere SHMUP on the Color Computer 3! It's the CoCo Show Episode 57
Welcome back to The CoCo Show, 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 modern offering! The genius programmer Nick Marentes is BACK this week with the MOTHER of all COCO SHMUPS - GUNSTAR!Check out all of Nick's games at:https://nickmarentes.com/Check out all of Samuel Gimes hilarious CoCo Thoughts at:https://www.youtube.com/@samuelgimes8534Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Sprite Castle 098 - Spindizzy
Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It's SPINDIZZY!
Shuttle - The Most DIFFICULT FLIGHT SIM OF ALL TIMES! 💾 Amigos: Everything Amiga EPISODE 500
Strap in with your inanimate carbon rod and start hitting switches! It's BIG EPISODE 500 of the Amigos Everything Amiga Show, and we're going to the STARS! Well...we'd like to go to the stars...which one of these buttons released the parking break? It's SHUTTLE, and I promise you, we'll be going boldly where NO MAN has gone before!🏆 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 l...
Super Ski II - The Fastest Way to Break Your 16-bit Legs! 🏔️🎿💾 Amigos: Everything Amiga 499
The cool, brisk air, the well packed mountains of snow...the MANY concussions! That can only mean one thing: Boat and Aaron have gone skiing! Join the boys this week as we take on a new challenger for Winter Games! Let's hit the powder with SUPER SKI 2!🏆 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 for...
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 152 - Three Dirty Dwarven Podcast Hosts? + Three Dirty Dwarves (Saturn) vs Mutation Nation (Neo Geo)
We're back for Episode 152!
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Mutation Nation (Neo Geo) vs Three Dirty Dwarves (Sega Saturn).
6:21 - Quick Questions
31:13 - Patreon Song
35:28 - Tea Time With Tim - TED Talk!
45:00 - Cody's Corner - Indie Heroes 4
1:35:30 - News
2:10:04 - Battle Of The Systems: Mutation Nation (Neo Geo) vs Three Dirty Dwarves (Sega Saturn)
News - pixelgaiden.com
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Benny Hill's Madcap Chase - Fire up your Yakety Sax Sax for Our Sinclair 119!
This week on Our Sinclair, join THE BRENT, and me, Amigo Aaron, as I get nostalgic as heck for an all time favorite of mine, THE MAN HIMSELF, BENNY HILL! I grew up with Benny and his FORTY YEAR RUN of the Benny Hill Shows, so when I found out he had a ZX game, I was OVERJOYED! We'll look back at some of my Benny Hill memories, and then it's game time! No Hill's Angels though I'm afraid....🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email...
Dragon's Lair - Amiga MIRACLE Port! Amigos Everything Amiga 498
When Dragon's Lair burst onto the arcade scene, it singlehandedly revitalized arcades and blew minds with it's incredible Don Bluth animation. Then the race was on...could anyone pull off the home version?!?!? After MANY misfires, one man stood up and made it happen...and he did it on the only computer that could pull it off! 🏆 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...
Get the flip phone out! It's Symbian PHONE Games on ARG PRESENTS!
Let's play phone games like it's 2007, this week on ARG PRESENTS! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we dive HEADFIRST into the world of SYMBIAN PHONE GAMES! First, we'll try to figure out what the heck that means, and then it's GAME TIME!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Swords, Spirits, and Sound Chips – Revisiting First Samurai on Amigos: Everything Amiga 497
First Samurai. A game that tried to blend ancient mysticism, a big ol’ sword, and that unmistakably early ’90s attitude—complete with a sound chip screaming "OH NO!" and the Hallelujah Chorus. Released on the Commodore Amiga in 1991 by Vivid Image and published by Image Works, this one had style, ambition, and some truly wild level design. 🏆 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 ga...
Let's work the NIGHT SHIFT for George Lucas! This week on the Atari ST SHOW!
Strap on your tool belt, it's time for WORK this week on the Atari ST Show! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we hit the factory floor in NIGHT SHIFT!🏆 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
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 151 - Modding Gen 6 Up The Wazoo + 6 Good Amstrad Games
We're back for Episode 151!
In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Amstrad Games
4:08 - Quick Questions
16:42 - Patreon
21:22 - Eric's Take - Gen 6 Mods
1:05:10 - Catching Up
1:46:12 - 6 Good Amstrad Games
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How Did THIS Game Start a Racing Legacy? | Crazy Cars - Amigos: Everything Amiga 496
Buckle up and blast back to 1987 as we revisit Crazy Cars — the game that tried to bring arcade-style street racing to the Amiga!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast0:00 Ridiculous Banter8:51 Crazy Cars Review50:58 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!51:36 Amiga NewsSubscribe 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
It's TEAM Fighting this week on ARG PRESENTS 311! Get Your School Pals and Pack some Poke' Balls!
Welcome to the ARG PRESENTS! We're BACK at it with the ULTIMATE TEAM match up! Get Your School Pals and pack some Poke Ball - It's TEAM Fighting this week on ARG PRESENTS 311!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Dithell In Space - 1994's £4 Amiga Deal! Amigos: Everything Amiga 495
What did 4 quid get you in 1994? A mustachioed jetpacker!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
6:21 Dithell in Space Review
44:20 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!
45:10 Amiga News
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Mr. Wimpy on the ZX Spectrum - Fast Food Fun on a BUN! Is it REALLY that BAD?!?!? Our Sinclair 118
Our Sinclair 118 features Mr. Wimpy, a game made to promote a British burger joint! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burgertime-like offering! It's Our Sinclair 118!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing
Ask the Amigos - March 2025
It's time for more of your burning questions!
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 150 - Battle Of The Failed System Mascots - Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Jaguar)
We're back for Episode 150!
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Atari Jaguar).
12:10 - Quick Questions
33:02 - Patreon Song
37:42 - Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip!
1:14:18 - News
2:10:04 - Battle Of The Systems: Gex (3DO) vs. Rayman (Atari Jaguar).News notes at pixelgaiden.com
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Benny the Cab on hard times. CarVup | Amigos: Everything Amiga 494
CarVup is Core's take on City Connection with the Roger Rabbit car!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
6:36 CarVup Review
48:26 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!
50:00 Amiga News
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The GP32 - South Korea's Gift To Gaming this week on ARG Presents 310!
Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a look at the Game Park GP32. The GP32 was a South Korean handheld console with a twist - it was a totally open system, and the first "all emulation" system around...or was it? And why?!?!? We'll discus it, and then join us as we look at two games for the system. Kick back and relax as we play Raphael and Blue Angelo!
The Empire Strikes Back Retrospective - Amigos: Everything Amiga 493
Empire was designed as an PCB swap for the legendary Star Wars arcade game. How does the Amiga port fare?
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📌 Chapters:
0:00 Ridiculous Banter
6:40 The Empire Strikes Back Reviews
42:21 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!
43:24 Amiga News
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Sprite Castle 097 - Up'n Down
One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel... UP'N DOWN!
"GET ME OUTTA HERE!" is what you'll be SCREAMING as The CoCo Show looks at this ESCAPE ROOM GAME!
Welcome back to The CoCo Show, all about gaming on the POWERHOUSE Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer! This time out, join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we try our hand at a truly unique CoCo game! This week it's the escape room simulator "GET ME OUTTA HERE!". Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Warhead - Does this Space Sim outfly Elite? Amigos: Everything Amiga 492
Warhead puts you in the cockpit of a starfighter-and doesn't hold your hand!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter4:14 Warhead Review45:44 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!46:15 Amiga NewsSubscribe 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
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 149 - Shiners and Hearts! + 6 Good Games With Hearts
We're back for Episode 149!
In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With Hearts
7:31 - Quick Questions
33:55 - Patreon
38:52 - Tea Time With Tim - CompuNet
53:56 - Cody's Corner - Retro Modern Retro
1:31:38 - Catching Up
2:36:58 - 6 Good Games With Hearts
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Do some Games look BETTER on a CRT? FIND OUT on this weeks ARG Presents! TUNE IN!
Welcome to ARG Presents 309! This time out, we ponder a questions as old as time - Do games look better on a CRT?!?!? Obviously, old games were made to play with old TV's...but is there enough of a difference to bother? We'll discuss this very point, and then we'll examine a few games more closely that WE have chosen to make this very point. Join us as we consider Samurai Showdown and Sonic the Hedgehog! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Ski or Die! A request AND a demand! Amigos: Everything Amiga 491
The Skate or Die sequel no one asked for is here!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast0:00 Ridiculous Banter5:45 Ski or Die Review51:40 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!52:37 Amiga NewsSubscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast🔗 Get social!Twitter: @amigosretro Facebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingAmigos: 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!Thanks to our sponsor! RetroRewind.ca - Retro Computing Goodness!#Amiga #Retrocomputing
Ask THE BRENT - Chat's BURNING Questions Answered in this ONE TIME SPECIAL EVENT!
Welcome to the long awaited, ONE TIME BONUS SPECIAL - It's Ask THE BRENT! Enjoy THE BRENT's on the fly answers to the chat's BURNING questions, including THE BRENT's views on film, Valentines Day, zombies, and SPRAY RUBBER! It's all here in live and living color as we ASK THE BRENT!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing
Dark Sceptre on the ZX Spectrum - Beautiful Kinetic Real-Time Strategy With a Mail Order TWIST?!?!?
Our Sinclair 117 features Dark Sceptre, a dark fantasy game with some high concepts and amazing graphics and sound. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this DEEP and frantic real time fantasy strategy offering! It's Our Sinclair 117!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#zxspectrum #Retrocomputing
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 148 - Mayors and Pirates! + Handheld Shmup Battle
We're back for Episode 148!
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and battle Iridion II (GBA) vs Judgement Silversword (WonderSwan).
16:22 - Quick Questions
42:54 - Patreon Song
47:52 - Eric's Take -- Piracy!
1:43:54 - News
2:45:32 - Battle Of The Systems: Iridion II (GBA) vs Judgement Silversword (WonderSwan).
News Notes: https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/e/episode-148-mayors-and-pirates-handheld-shmup-battle/
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Jinxter - a Graphical Text Adventure for the 16-bit era?!?!? It's Amigos Everything Amiga Episode 490!
Jinxter is a classic, old school graphical text adventure game. How does a game like this hold up on the Amiga?!? Join THE Brent and Amigo Aaron as we take a deep look at this Amiga text classic on this week's episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga!0:00 Ridiculous Banter2:28 Jinxter Reveiw35:06 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!35:53 Amiga News🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast🔗 Get social!Twitter: @amigosretro Facebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Am...
Spin the Wheel and Play the Feud! It's Game Show Video Games this week on ARG Presents! NO WHAMMYS!
Welcome to ARG Presents 308! This time out, we explore the fun filled and wacky world of Game Show Games! Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Family Feud, The Price is Right, and many MANY more game shows have made their way to your favorite classic consoles and computers, and we'll chat about our favorites! They, we'll discuss a few we've chosen for this week. Please kick back and relax as we discuss American Gladiators on the Nintendo Entertainment System aka NES aka the Famicom, AND Hollywood Squares on the Commodore 64 computer!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#argpresents #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing<...
Ask the Amigos - February 2025
Boat and Aaron are back with another round of your burning questions!
🌈 Rainbow Islands Retrospective: The Perfect Arcade Port | Amigos: Everything Amiga 489
Rainbow Islands might be the finest Coin-op port on ANY machine EVER. Join Boat and Aaron as we take a deep look at this Amiga classic on this week's episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
8:25 Rainbow Islands Reveiw
44:02 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!
45:00 Amiga News
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Mr. Do Run Run - Best Arcade Port on the Atari ST?!? It's the Atari ST Show 30
Welcome to a brand new Atari ST Show! This time out join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we enjoy a look at what could or could NOT be the best arcade port on the ST! It's Mr. Do Run Run! Enjoy episode 30 of the Atari ST Show! 🏆 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@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming #atarist #Retrocomputing
Neighbours: an Amiga Retrospective | Amigos: Everything Amiga 488
The Amiga's lone skateboard racing game, a soap opera tie-in? What's going on here?
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
6:12 Neighbours Review
49:00 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!
50:00 Amiga News
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Pixel Gaiden - Episode 147 - Falling Blocks and Galloping Ghosts + News!
We're back for Episode 147! - News notes at pixelgaiden.com
In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and highlight 6 Good Falling Block Puzzle Games.
7:00 - Quick Questions
39:48 - Patreon Song
45:11 - Tea Time With Tim - Amstrad Adventure
1:06:54 - Cody's Corner - Galloping Ghost
1:39:31 - News
2:39:42 - 6 Good Falling Block Games
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Games AHEAD of Their Time! - Weaponlord and Star Raiders - ARG Presents 307
Welcome back to ARG Presents 307! This time out, we explore the rarified air of games that were ahead of their time! First we discuss what makes a game fit this catagory...does hardware innovation qualify, or what about programming in a new way or using new gaming ideas?!?! We'll try to make sense of it before we make a case for our chosen games. Please kick back and relax as we discuss Weaponlord on the Super Nintendo and Star Raiders on the Atari 8-bit computers! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming #argpresents #Retrorotation#Amiga #Retrocomputing
The Addams Family Retrospective - Amigos: Everything Amiga 487
🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 7:20 The Addams Family Review 47:55 Amiga vs SNES comparison 52:50 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs! 53:37 Amiga News Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast Amigos: 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
