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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/

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Sprite Castle 111 - Side Arms
Sprite Castle 111 - Side Arms episode artwork
Yesterday at 6:09 PM

Grab a joystick and a friend and help defend the Earth from Bozon Invaders in this port of a Capcom game that's exactly like the arcade version except very different... it's SIDE ARMS!


RUN THE GAUNTLET on OUR SINCLAIR! It's the CRAZY game based on the CRAZY TV show!
RUN THE GAUNTLET on OUR SINCLAIR! It's the CRAZY game based on the CRAZY TV show! episode artwork
#133
Yesterday at 8:27 AM

This week on Our Sinclair it's we FIRE UP the motorboat, dirt bikes, and jet ski's for RUN THE GAUNTLET! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we try to do the impossible on LIVE TV. If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 184 - The Summer Of Vic + The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 184 - The Summer Of Vic + The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color episode artwork
Last Sunday at 5:39 AM

We're back for Episode 184 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color

 

10:22 - Quick Questions

40:36 - Patreon Song

44:54- Tea Time With Tim - Summer Of Vic-20

59:18 - Eric's Take - Anbernic RG Rotate

1:32:56 - News

2:33:28 - The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color


CyberPunks 2 Amiga Review: 2023's Best Team Shooter? Amigos 563
CyberPunks 2 Amiga Review: 2023's Best Team Shooter? Amigos 563 episode artwork
Last Friday at 11:28 PM

CyberPunks are back! Mutation Software returns to the Amiga with CyberPunks 2, a frantic futuristic team-based shooter.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing


Joke Games That Became Popular! Its DON'T BUY THIS for the ZX Spectrum & ELF BOWLING for Windows 95!
Joke Games That Became Popular! Its DON'T BUY THIS for the ZX Spectrum & ELF BOWLING for Windows 95! episode artwork
#333
08/12/2026

This week on ARG Presents it's Joke Games That Became Popular! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we stroll down a silly path and take a look at Elf Bowling and the ZX Spectrum compilation OF DOOM known as "Don't Buy This!". If you enjoy ARG Presents content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents


Translating Atari Vector Hardware to Amiga Bitmaps: Star Wars Arcade Reviewed! Amigos 562
Translating Atari Vector Hardware to Amiga Bitmaps: Star Wars Arcade Reviewed! Amigos 562 episode artwork
08/07/2026

Domark and Vektor Grafix's 1988 Amiga port of Star Wars converts Atari’s legendary vector arcade coin-op into fluid raster graphics with digitised sound samples and mouse-controlled precision.


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More Amiga Game Reviews:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlB


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Pac-Man Particulars - An Atari 2600 Story - Did it cause THE CRASH?! This week on ATARI UNLIMITED!
Pac-Man Particulars - An Atari 2600 Story - Did it cause THE CRASH?! This week on ATARI UNLIMITED! episode artwork
#15
08/05/2026

This week on Atari Unlimited, it's Pac-Man Particulars - An Atari 2600 Story! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we ponder the much maligned 2600 port and reveal a few things you might not know! If you enjoy Atari Unlimited content, make sure to SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #atari2600 #atariunlimited


The Ninja Warriors: Can the Amiga Handle Taito’s Triple-Screen Arcade Brawler? Amigos 561
The Ninja Warriors: Can the Amiga Handle Taito’s Triple-Screen Arcade Brawler? Amigos 561 episode artwork
07/31/2026

Sales Curve’s 1989 port of The Ninja Warriors brings Taito’s ultra-wide cybernetic beat 'em up to the Amiga with letterboxed grit and an incredible chip-synth soundtrack.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 183 - "Mapping" Out A Pinball Restoration with Cody + 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 183 - "Mapping" Out A Pinball Restoration with Cody + 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps episode artwork
07/31/2026

We're back for Episode 183 of Pixel Gaiden!

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

 

4:15 - Quick Questions

29:48 - Patreon Song

33:22- Cody's Corner - Pinball Restoration

1:16:36- Catching Up

2:38:49 - 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps

 

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Double Dragon 3 - Did It Ruin The Series? Amiga Review | Amigos 560
Double Dragon 3 - Did It Ruin The Series? Amiga Review | Amigos 560 episode artwork
07/30/2026

On this week's Amigos, we pack our passports and brace ourselves for some of the cheapest enemy hitboxes in 16-bit history to review Double Dragon III on the Amiga, Storm's highly accurate yet deeply flawed 1992 arcade conversion.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Take your wallet to the cleaners0:32 Arcade Release Dates1:52 Arcade Devleopers3:32 Arcade Cabinet Details6:18 Game Story7:06 First game with microtransactions?8:00 Special Moves9:00 Ext...


Garfield's Big Fat Hairy Deal for the ZX Spectrum..the game we were BORN TO PLAY! It's Our Sinclair!
Garfield's Big Fat Hairy Deal for the ZX Spectrum..the game we were BORN TO PLAY! It's Our Sinclair! episode artwork
#137
07/30/2026

Welcome to Our Sinclair, a show were two big fat hairy guys look at Garfield's Big Fat Hairy Deal for the ZX Spectrum! I HATE Mondays, but I LOVE Garfield, and we'll be talking about his ZX Spectrum debut game. If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum


Chug into the world of TRAIN SIMULATORS this week on ARG Present....and the bridge it out!
Chug into the world of TRAIN SIMULATORS this week on ARG Present....and the bridge it out! episode artwork
#330
07/23/2026

It's a time to DRIVE A FREAKIN' TRAIN this week on the RETURNING ARG Presents. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as they steam HEAD ON with these game selections - Densha De Go! for the Gameboy Color and Train Simulator Classic for the PC! ALL ABOARD!!!


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Lock 'N' Chase (Amiga) Review | Can Data East's Bank Heist Outrun Pac-Man? Amigos 559
Lock 'N' Chase (Amiga) Review | Can Data East's Bank Heist Outrun Pac-Man? Amigos 559 episode artwork
#559
07/18/2026

On this week's Amigos, we stuff our swag bags full of diamonds and slam the vault doors shut to review Lock 'N' Chase, the classic 1981 arcade bank heist that tests your reflexes against a relentless squad of chasing constabulary.


🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!

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More Amiga Game Reviews:

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Sprite Castle 110 - Rogue
Sprite Castle 110 - Rogue episode artwork
07/17/2026

At last weekend's International Retro Computer Expo (aka "BoatFest") I did a LIVE version of Sprite Castle in which I covered Rogue followed by several Roguelikes for both the Commodore 64 and other 8bit-and-16bit systems. Thanks to everyone who came to watch the show and I hope you enjoy this live edition of Sprite Castle!


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 182 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 182 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar) episode artwork
07/15/2026

We're back for Episode 182 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)

 

8:32 - Quick Questions

26:36 - Patreon Song

30:11- Tea Time With Tim - Game Dev With Gary

55:33 - Eric's Take - SOAPBOX - Physical Games

1:25:02 - News

2:16:39 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)


News notes...


Amigos LIVE from Boatfest 2026! Episode 558
Amigos LIVE from Boatfest 2026! Episode 558 episode artwork
07/14/2026

This year, instead of reviewing a game, we talk to various attendees from around the world!


Tales Of Atari! Street Fighter, Chuck E. Cheese, Kee Games & a arcade dud that ran off an 8-Track!
Tales Of Atari! Street Fighter, Chuck E. Cheese, Kee Games & a arcade dud that ran off an 8-Track! episode artwork
#14
07/08/2026

Welcome to ATARI UNLIMITED! This time out we're talking TALES FROM ATARI including Quiz Show the 1970's Atari game that ran off an EIGHT TRACK! We'll talk everything from Atari's involvement with Capcom's Street Fighter series, to Nolan's Chuck E Cheese, to the competitor Atari OWNED called Kee games! It's Atari UNLIMITED, brother!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing


Hyper Sports - The Joystick Killer of 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 557
Hyper Sports - The Joystick Killer of 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 557 episode artwork
07/03/2026

On this week's Amigos, we stretch our muscles and test JOTD’s phenomenal new arcade transcode of Hyper Sports on the Amiga, a pixel-perfect recreation of Konami's button-mashing classic.


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0:00 The ultimate test of button mashing

0:11 Haunting Love Theme

0:35 One of the...


Let's get DIRTY with Dirty Dozer for the ZX SPECTRUM! Is this puzzle platformer a DOZER?! FIND OUT!
Let's get DIRTY with Dirty Dozer for the ZX SPECTRUM! Is this puzzle platformer a DOZER?! FIND OUT! episode artwork
#136
07/01/2026

This week on OUR SINCLAIR 136, we have a more modern offering for the ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k with DIRTY DOZER, a puzzle platformer. We'll be taking the Dozer for a spin, and we'll find out just how dirty it gets! If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 181 - We're East Bound And Down - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 181 - We're East Bound And Down - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2 episode artwork
06/30/2026

We're back for Episode 181 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 - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2 

 

6:02 - Quick Questions

22:05 - Patreon Song

25:30- Cody's Corner - Heroes of Might and Magic III 

1:09:44- Catching Up

2:26:20 - Battle Of The Systems - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2 

 

Please give u...


Roadblasters: Is History Wrong About This 1989 Port? (Amiga) Review | Amigos 556
Roadblasters: Is History Wrong About This 1989 Port? (Amiga) Review | Amigos 556 episode artwork
06/26/2026

On this week's Amigos, we review Roadblasters on the Amiga, Probe’s impressively fast arcade port that blends precision driving with vehicular combat as you blast through 50 stages of post-apocalyptic mayhem.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Hi-Speed Hi-Way Combat0:14 Haunting Love Theme0:36 Arcade Developer Info2:26 Arcade Hardware Specs3:23 It's a yoke not a wheel4:05 Aaron owned 2 Roadblasters8:10 Game Concept9:23 The premise is mind-blowingly stupid18:18 Arcad...


Ice Hockey for the Tandy TRS-80 CoCo - We PUT THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET this week on the CoCo Show!!
Ice Hockey for the Tandy TRS-80 CoCo - We PUT THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET this week on the CoCo Show!! episode artwork
#64
06/24/2026

Welcome to the CoCo Show! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week we look at a CoCo SPORTS game! It's ICE HOCKEY for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 Computer! We PUT THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET!!

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Elevator Action 500 - The Port We Deserved in 1989, Fixed in 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 555
Elevator Action 500 - The Port We Deserved in 1989, Fixed in 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 555 episode artwork
06/21/2026

On this week's Amigos, we review JOTD's incredible Amiga transcode of Elevator Action, a modern technical marvel that brings the authentic arcade gameplay and iconic 80s spy atmosphere to the system with flawless precision.Download here:https://jotd666.itch.io/elevator-action-500🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Most cinematic game of 1983?0:30 Arcade Developers17:13 Amiga Developers20:39 Amiga vs. Arcade Side by Side Comparison27:43 Hate in an Ele...


Sprite Castle 109: Space Pilot
Sprite Castle 109: Space Pilot episode artwork
06/20/2026

If you like multidirectional shooters and loved Time Pilot, this is the game for you. Sme for the games, stay for the snacks and Commodore 64 news as we play and discuss this episode’s game, SPACE PILOT



Ask the Amigos - June 2026
Ask the Amigos - June 2026 episode artwork
06/17/2026

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


The Women Of Atari - Pioneering ladies who forged a path in gaming! This week on Atari Unlimited!
The Women Of Atari - Pioneering ladies who forged a path in gaming! This week on Atari Unlimited! episode artwork
#13
06/17/2026

The Women Of Atari - Pioneering ladies who forged a path in gaming! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we take a deep dive into this interesting topic, and play an early title co-programmed by one of these talented females! This week on Atari Unlimited!


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Pixel Gaiden - Episode 180 - It's SHARK WEEK On Pixel Gaiden! - 6 Good Games With Sharks
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 180 - It's SHARK WEEK On Pixel Gaiden! - 6 Good Games With Sharks episode artwork
06/15/2026

We're back for Episode 180 of Pixel Gaiden!

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

 

9:06 - Quick Questions

31:36 - Patreon Song

35:01- Tea Time With Tim - Retro Rivalries

49:00 - Eric's Take - Pico-8 Hotness

1:01:23 - News

2:11:54 - 6 Good Games With Sharks!

News notes at pixelgaiden.com


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Thanks for listening!

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Race Drivin': The Infamous 3 FPS Arcade Port! (Amiga) Review. Amigos 554
Race Drivin': The Infamous 3 FPS Arcade Port! (Amiga) Review. Amigos 554 episode artwork
#555
06/12/2026

On this week's Amigos, we review Race Drivin' on the Amiga, the technically daring sequel to Hard Drivin' that brings authentic polygon-based stunt tracks and realistic driving physics to the 16-bit home computer.🏆 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!0:00 New host!1:30 When is the sequel superior?3:20 Arcade Release3:40 Sales figures4:15 Arcade features6:28 The...


Let's Be the BAD GUYS this week! It's Games Where YOU Play the Villain on ARG PRESENTS! WORK HEEL!
Let's Be the BAD GUYS this week! It's Games Where YOU Play the Villain on ARG PRESENTS! WORK HEEL! episode artwork
#331
06/10/2026

This week on ARG Presents, no more mister NICE GUY! We're playing Games Where YOU Are The Villain...shouldn't be much of a stretch for THE BRENT! Join DEM BADS as we tackle Demon's Crest and DEAD By Daylight! Insert evil laugh here! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents


Donkey Kong 500 Review: Arcade Perfect on an A500! - Amigos 553
Donkey Kong 500 Review: Arcade Perfect on an A500! - Amigos 553 episode artwork
06/05/2026

On this week's Amigos, we review Donkey Kong 500, the incredible transcode by JOTD. Download the game here:https://jotd666.itch.io/donkey-kong-500🏆 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!0:00 From Cards to Carts1:10 Arcade Developers4:55 Cab Internals8:15 Cup the stick in your hand17:30 Game Story and Level Design25:30 Amiga Developers32:15 Arcade vs. Amiga Sid...


Sir Fred for the ZX Spectrum is one of the biggest games EVER from SPAIN! It's Our Sinclair!
Sir Fred for the ZX Spectrum is one of the biggest games EVER from SPAIN! It's Our Sinclair! episode artwork
#135
06/03/2026

Sir Fred for the ZX Spectrum is one of the biggest game EVER from SPAIN! But is it any good?! Find out this week on OUR SINCLAIR! If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 179 - Pinball And Neo Geo Talk! + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Titles
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 179 - Pinball And Neo Geo Talk! + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Titles episode artwork
05/30/2026

We're back for Episode 179 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Games

 

7:54 - Quick Questions

31:22 - Patreon Song

33:51- Eric's Take - Atgames Legends Pinball Micro First Impressions 

1:00:30 - Catching Up

2:00:58 - 6 Good Games -- 8-Bit Budget Games

 

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks for listening!

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


Fiendish Freddy: Evil Circus Sabotage! Amiga Review | Amigos 552
Fiendish Freddy: Evil Circus Sabotage! Amiga Review | Amigos 552 episode artwork
05/30/2026

On this week's Amigos, we jump through flaming hoops and dodge flying sawblades to review Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O' Fun on the Amiga, Mindscape's chaotic 1989 multi-event classic that blends circus showmanship with murderous dark humor.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Fiendish Freddy Theme Song0:55 Development History5:01 Plot summary9:03 High Dive13:34 Juggling17:34 Flying Trapeeze21:29 Knife Throwing24:16 Tightrope Walking28:28 Human Cannonball 31:34 Here come the judges!35:32 Boa...


It's an ATARI MIDI Revolution this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT!
It's an ATARI MIDI Revolution this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT! episode artwork
#12
05/27/2026

To many (like me), MIDI is a word I've heard for many years, but had only a vague idea of what it was. Now THE BRENT will reveal all! It's an ATARI MIDI Adventure this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT as we learn all about the Atari ST and it's MIDI! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing


SimAnt (Amiga) Review | 1991's Most Polarizing Game? Amigos 551
SimAnt (Amiga) Review | 1991's Most Polarizing Game? Amigos 551 episode artwork
#551
05/23/2026

On this week's Amigos, we lay down our pheromone trails and avoid the jaws of the local spider to review SimAnt on the Amiga, Will Wright’s wonderfully eccentric backyard colonization simulator.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing0:00 Be the king of the yard!1:21 Game development team3:18 Other ports3:48 Game overview5:32 In praise of the tutorial6:51 Lo-res vs. hi-res version7:20 Game mechanics9:15 In prais...


Resident Evil - Metal Slug 3 Review - Games You'd Rather Watch Then Play this week on ARG Presents!
Resident Evil - Metal Slug 3 Review - Games You'd Rather Watch Then Play this week on ARG Presents! episode artwork
#330
05/20/2026

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS 330! Sometimes games are better watched then attempted. These are often really hard or outside your favorite genre's. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we review two such games. Kick back and relax as we tackle Resident Evil for the Playstation and Metal Slug 3 for the MIGHTY Neo Geo!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents


Dangerous Streets (Amiga) Review | The Game That Killed the CD32? Amigos 550
Dangerous Streets (Amiga) Review | The Game That Killed the CD32? Amigos 550 episode artwork
#550
05/16/2026

On this week's Amigos, we suffer through Dangerous Streets on the Amiga, Gremlin’s infamously broken fighting game that somehow became the pack-in face of the CD32 console launch.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 This is really the dirt worst.0:45 Multiple terrible flavors1:45 Publisher and Developer Background3:33 Throw the ECS version in the ditch3:45 Amiga's troubled history with fighting games4:58 Boat's opening take6:57 Satanic Fonzi...


Pixel Gaiden - Episode 178 - Mega Cat and ZX Spectrum Talk + Gimmicky Shmup Battle - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 178 - Mega Cat and ZX Spectrum Talk + Gimmicky Shmup Battle - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders episode artwork
05/15/2026

We're back for Episode 178 of Pixel Gaiden!

In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders

 

12:10 - Quick Questions

42:32 - Patreon Song

45:02- Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip

1:02:21 - Cody's Corner

1:33:35 - News

2:35:29 - Battle Of The Systems -Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders

News notes at PixelGaiden.com

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Thanks for listening!


"O" (ZX SPECTRUM NEXT) Review | Tiny Platform Goodness OF DOOM for the ZX NEXT. Our Sinclair 134
"O" (ZX SPECTRUM NEXT) Review | Tiny Platform Goodness OF DOOM for the ZX NEXT. Our Sinclair 134 episode artwork
#133
05/13/2026

"O" is Tiny Platform Goodness for the ZX NEXT - Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for Our Sinclair ! 👉 Was this the best platformer on the ZX NEXT? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!Grab "O" HERE! https://fusionretrogames.itch.io/o🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext


Captain Blood (Amiga) Review | A Jean-Michel Jarre Dreamscape. Amigos 549
Captain Blood (Amiga) Review | A Jean-Michel Jarre Dreamscape. Amigos 549 episode artwork
05/09/2026

This week on Amigos: Everything Amiga, we dive into Captain Blood — a surreal sci-fi dreamscape packed with alien languages, a Jean-Michel Jarre soundtrack, and some of the strangest gameplay ever released on the Amiga — plus current Amiga news and more!


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