Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden

Welcome to the CoCo Show 63! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week we look at another game from across the pond, in Cornwall no less! It's Wizard's Quest for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 Computer! WE SWEAR IT'S NOT ATIC ATAC! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing #dragon32

Get your motor running... head out on the... rollercoaster? Get ready to floor the accelerator and hang on to the wheel as you race your kart up, down, and all around the hilly, windy courses in this week's game... POWER DRIFT!

On this week's Amigos, we review Fright Night on the Amiga, a toothless and poorly designed movie tie-in that sucks the life out of its source material with clunky controls and gameplay that is (un)dead on arrival.🏆 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/amigospodcast0:00 What do you do when you get scared?5:00 Movie Credits11:30 Game Development15:36 Boat's Take24:00 How vampiring works30:50 Community Reviews32:45 Aaron's Take35:09 Amiga Scene News53:58 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 177 of Pixel Gaiden!

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

5:11 - Quick Questions

22:00 - Patreon Song

25:44- Cody's Corner - 

47:55 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia

1:04:44 - Catching Up

2:13;26 - 6 Good GBA Games

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an...

This week on Atari Unlimited, we explore one of Atari’s most ambitious and least remembered experiments in entertainment. During the early 1980s, Atari attempted to push beyond traditional arcades by creating immersive “Adventure Centers” — themed locations designed to blend arcade gaming, attractions, and interactive experiences into something closer to a futuristic entertainment park. These centers represented Atari’s bold vision for the future of gaming, where players wouldn’t just play games, but step into them. DEM BOYS will unpack why the Adventure Centers failed to take off, how the Firefox arcade game fits into Atari’s experimental era, and what...

Sega’s legendary arcade shooter finally comes to the ZX Spectrum! In this episode we take a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and impressive 8-bit conversions ever released on the Spectrum.From its incredible sprite scaling and frantic action to the technical wizardry behind Elite’s 1986 port, we explore whether this ZX version can stand up to the mighty arcade original.

👉 Was this the best home conversion of Space Harrier? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!

🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotat...

Hop into your Toyota Celica and put the pedal to the floor...sorta! It's Toyota Celica GT on the Amigos Everything Amiga 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 #amigapril

We're back for Episode 176 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems - Mutant League Hockey (Genesis) vs. Cyber Stadium Series—Base Wars (NES)

8:40 - Quick Questions

39:15 - Patreon Song

43:00- Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip with Vicky – Bournemouth Game Market 

1:05:23 - Eric's Take - Superstation One - First Impressions

1:39:40 - News

2:39:40 - Battle Of The Systems - Mutant League Hockey (Genesis) vs. Cyber Stadium Series—Base Wars (NES)

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS! Sometimes games are attempted that are beyond the scope of the machine. These are often "settle for this" or "best they could do" affairs...but on RARE occasion, a GREAT developer can make MAGIC! It's Games They Said Were IMPOSSIBLE this week on ARG PRESENTS!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

Dive into Drip on the Amiga as we soak up its puzzling gameplay to see if it’s a splash hit or a total wash!

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!

https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast

Subscribe to the podcast version of the show 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!

<...

Your questions, our answers!

Happy Easter everyone! Through a totally random twist of fate, today on Atari Unlimited we'll be looking at Atari Easter Eggs...little hidden elements that appeared in game and were almost ALWAYS hidden to the publishers! We'll also look at the grand daddy of Easter Eggs, the legendary Adventure!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

Designed to utilize every nook and cranny of the brand new Amiga 1000, Mind Walker is a must play for every Amiga fan!

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!

https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast

Subscribe to the podcast version of the show 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!

#Ami...

This week we struggled MIGHTILY to attempt to emulate the Simpleplex 6000AE Squared, and we weren't sure if we could pull it off, but...WE GOT IT GOING! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for a trip back to 1938, on the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, as we take a wild adventure in computing that we NEVER knew existed. It's a story of one man's determination to match wits with the most brilliant minds on earth. THEN, kick back as we GAME ON THIS SUCKER! Special thanks to Tommy G and the SP8KAE2 Forums! You saved my bacon...

We're back for Episode 175 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis) 

9:46 - Quick Questions

31:41 - Patreon Song

35:15- Cody's Corner 

1:03:30 - Catching Up

2:17:17 - Battle Of The Systems: Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis) 

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

You can always reach us...

Blast into action with Space Gun on the Commodore Amiga! In this review, we compare the Amiga port of Space Gun to its arcade roots—looking at gameplay, graphics, and whether this sci-fi shooter holds up today or misses the mark.🏆 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 #RetroGaming #SpaceGun #ArcadeGames

Welcome to Our Sinclair! What if you took the egg out of Dizzy games? We'll explore a that very thing on the ZX Spectrum this week with a look at the adventure title Slightly Magic! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

Get ready for fuzzy chaos on the Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we take a deep dive into Minskies Furballs—a colorful and quirky 1996 puzzle game that's pure 16-bit weirdness.🏆 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

Toy Bizarre by Activision (1984) is a lost C64 gem that looks similar to the original Mario Bros. platform game but adds just enough depth, action, and strategy to elevate it to a higher platform. Precent robotic toys from taking over the toy store while avoiding Hefty Helga in this classic action platform game for the Commodore 64, TOY BIZARRE!

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we get THREE DIMISIONAL up in here! Why? Because this week we look at another game from LEGENDARY programmer Steve Bjork, WARP FIGHTER 3-D for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon Computer! SET PHASERS ON FUN!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 174 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Two Player Games.

9:14 - Quick Questions

37:44 - Patreon Song

41:16- Tea Time With Tim - C64 Disk Collecting

1:09:12 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia

1:40:22 - News

2:39:50 - 6 Good Two Player Games

News Notes at Pixelgaiden.com

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

You ca...

Step inside the pub and fire up your Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we review Indoor Sports, the quirky 1987 sports compilation featuring darts, bowling, and more!🏆 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

FIXED EDITION!This week the boys on Atari Unlimited attempt to do the impossible - try to figure out what the best selling Atari 8-Bit Games were. We'll look at a few choice items, make a TON of guesses, and then explore a few of the games that we KNOW sold a ton! This week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

🏆 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 to ARG PRESENTS! There's a GREMLIN in the works, and we're having a look at him! Sometimes you try to pay tribute to a GREAT developer and publisher like Gremlin...and then you bury them. It's an accident, I promise...we MIGHT have chosen poorly. It's GREMLIN GRAPHICS this week on ARG PRESENTS!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

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

🏆 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

We're back for Episode 173 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Laydock 2: Last Battle (MSX2) vs A-Jax (PC - MSDOS) 

16:12 - Quick Questions

52:12 - Patreon Song

55:46- Cody's Corner 

1:13:27 - Catching Up

2:22:29- Battle Of The Systems: Laydock 2: Last Battle (MSX2) vs A-Jax (PC - MSDOS) 

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

You can always reach...

Welcome to Our Sinclair! What goes into making a great cake? Flour, water, butter...bolts, tacks...FISH?!?! We'll explore a culinary nightmare on the ZX Spectrum this week with a look at the Stamper brothers early title Cookie! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

🏆 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

This week the boys on Atari Unlimited take a look at how Atari faired in Hollywood! We'll look at a few choice items, and then explore a few of the games that are inexorably tied to movie! This week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

We're back for Episode 172 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles

+ Tea Time With Tim!

7:01 - Quick Questions

26:12 - Patreon Song

29:46- Tea Time With Tim - AO486 Core On MiSTer

53:33 - Eric's Take - How I Prepare For The Show

1:23:48 - News

2:09:19 - 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles

News notes at pixelgaiden.com

Please give us a review on Apple Po...

It's a SPRITE CASTLE / AMIGOS SUUUUUPER SHOW! Join Rob "Flack" Ohara and Amigo Aaron as we look at the Cinemaware Classic The Three Stooges! We'll talk stooge history, stooge TV, and the game on the C64 AND Amiga! Buckle up, knucklehead! This is a MASSIVE 2 HR PLUS episode!Find all of Rob "Flack" O'hara's podcasts, including Sprite Castle at : https://podcast.robohara.com/

0:00:00 - 0:00:55 - Intro0:00:56 - 0:12:10 - Opening Discussion 0:12:11 - 0:16:30 - King Of The Castle0:16:31 - 0:48:47 - History Of The Three Stooges0:48:48 - 1:42:43 - The Three Stooges Game Review (Amiga and C64)1:42:44 - 1:53:30 - Memories...

Some games look simple enough, but are as deep as a well. We'll explore such games this week on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for ARG as we try out Zoo Keeper from the arcade and the NES classic Punch Out!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#argpresents #Retrocomputing

Welcome to Our Sinclair! Today we look at the slick racing title WEC Le Mans! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we educate ourselves in the ways of endurance racing. Then we have a look at the arcade original before we take on the ZX Spectrum offering. 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

To avenge his family and save his father, one man has to WOLF UP! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we take a look at this Core platformer adventure and ponder how a genetic mishmash could better mankind!🏆 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

Time for more of our Discord community's burning questions!

We're back for Episode 171 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games from Your Itch.io Library

10:32 - Quick Questions

30:10 - Patreon Song

33:39- Cody's Corner - New C64 Games

46:48 - Eric's Take - Intellivision Sprint Review

1:18:49 - Catching Up

2:12:40- 6 Good Games from Your Itch.io Library

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

You can always r...

Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT edition of the Coco Show! Today, we're looking at the newest offering from the gaming legend Nick Marentes for the TRS-80 Color Computer 3- A pinball game simply known as PINBALL! The boys know a thing or two about pinball, so it's time to put this one through it's paces!

Purchase Pinball at: https://nickolasmarentes.itch.io/

Support Amigathon and donate at Https://www.amigathon.com

Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we give a special salute to gaming icon David Crane! We'll talk about his unlikely entry into programming, his meteoric rise at Atari, and the ultimate birth of the concept of third party video game development! From Dragster to Pitfall to Ghostbusters and more, we'll explore his career this week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing