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Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42

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I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction and podcast opening
  • 00:00:17 – Tony’s tour experience promoting UrbX Warriors game
  • 00:01:18 – The importance of playtesting games with real people at events
  • 00:02:33 – Upcoming gaming events
  • 00:03:47 – Experience of putting the game in front of players for the first time
  • 00:05:24 – Discord community and alpha demo releases
  • 00:07:39 – Technical challenges of developing for ZX Spectrum Next vs PC
  • 00:08:26 – Real-time bug fixing and community feedback process
  • 00:11:11 – Comparing modern playtesting to classic game development (Lure of the Temptress, Beneath a Steel Sky, Broken Sword)
  • 00:15:01 – ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter success (£2.2 million raised)
  • 00:18:16 – New Commodore developments and C64 revival
  • 00:22:31 – James’s retrolan experience with friends
  • 00:28:10 – Windows operating systems and stability
  • 00:30:24 – James switching from macOS to Linux Mint on MacBook Pro
  • 00:33:05 – Tony planning to get UrbX Warriors running on Raspberry Pi
  • 00:34:29 – Linux gaming and Steam compatibility improvements
  • 00:37:23 – Backup strategies and password management
  • 00:41:12 – GitHub for game development backup and collaboration
  • 00:44:12 – Brief discussion about AI and its applications
  • 00:48:30 – Broken Sword Reforged and AI controversy explanation
  • 00:56:34 – Recommendation for Earthion shmup game on Steam
  • 00:59:16 – Potential UrbX Warriors ports to other platforms (Mega Drive, Neo Geo, Amiga)
  • 01:04:18 – Wrap-up and goodbye

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