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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
15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?
29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer
52:42 - Community Question of the Week
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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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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
15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?
29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer
52:42 - Community Question of the Week
🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!
🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/
Follow your hosts!
Youtube:
Audio Podcast:
Subscribe to the audio version of the show!
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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