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The Next Spectrum Next - This Week In Retro 228
Issue Three of the Spectrum Next computer smashed its Kickstarter goal in mere hours, and brings some important upgrades!Just how naughty are pre-loaded consoles and can they get you into trouble? Seems like they can. Let's talk about the missing Apple computer, the Mark Twain-edition IIGS.
Pixel Addict issue number 29 features reviews of some of the latest retro games: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Switch/Xbox/PC/PS4), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (Switch/Xbox/Steam/PS5) and Old Towers (Atari Jaguar). Grab your copy at https://www.addict.media/
00:00 - Show Opening
02:58 - Next Up : Round Three
Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0
15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?
Story Link: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/
29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer
Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m3kj8d/what_happened_to_the_ultimate_apple_gs_mark_twain/
52:42 - Community Question of the Week
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Jason - https://www.youtube.com/@jpcompton
Audio Podcast:
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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
News In Brief Links:
Atari Vs Gemini: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/14/atari_chess_vs_gemini/
CPU Of RAM: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/a-diy-mad-scientist-from-poland-built-his-own-cpu-out-of-dozens-of-ancient-memory-chips/
RIP Dr Ramond "Dickie" Bird: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m0rhk2/rip_roger_johnson_obituary_dr_raymond_dickie_bird/
4 Modern Atari ST & Falcon Replacements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3OCxiUJ0Y4
Retro Games Updated Release Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4t5sdAiig0
BBC Highlights Retro Gaming: https://youtu.be/ESc7hkdkBZw?si=b3Dgy7uMnqn1uLF1
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By Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers, Dave and Duncan Styles
4.9
2727 ratings
Issue Three of the Spectrum Next computer smashed its Kickstarter goal in mere hours, and brings some important upgrades!Just how naughty are pre-loaded consoles and can they get you into trouble? Seems like they can. Let's talk about the missing Apple computer, the Mark Twain-edition IIGS.
Pixel Addict issue number 29 features reviews of some of the latest retro games: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Switch/Xbox/PC/PS4), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (Switch/Xbox/Steam/PS5) and Old Towers (Atari Jaguar). Grab your copy at https://www.addict.media/
00:00 - Show Opening
02:58 - Next Up : Round Three
Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0
15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?
Story Link: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/
29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer
Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m3kj8d/what_happened_to_the_ultimate_apple_gs_mark_twain/
52:42 - Community Question of the Week
🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!
https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro
🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/
Follow your hosts!
Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/davevelociraptor.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/jasoncompton.bsky.social
Youtube:
Chris - https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMA
Jason - https://www.youtube.com/@jpcompton
Audio Podcast:
https://retroadventurers.podbean.com/
Subscribe to the audio version of the show!
📻 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4
📻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y
📻 Podbean: https://twir.podbean.com
📻 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/5734337
📻 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/TWIR/feed.xml
📻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinRetro
This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
News In Brief Links:
Atari Vs Gemini: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/14/atari_chess_vs_gemini/
CPU Of RAM: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/a-diy-mad-scientist-from-poland-built-his-own-cpu-out-of-dozens-of-ancient-memory-chips/
RIP Dr Ramond "Dickie" Bird: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m0rhk2/rip_roger_johnson_obituary_dr_raymond_dickie_bird/
4 Modern Atari ST & Falcon Replacements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3OCxiUJ0Y4
Retro Games Updated Release Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4t5sdAiig0
BBC Highlights Retro Gaming: https://youtu.be/ESc7hkdkBZw?si=b3Dgy7uMnqn1uLF1
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