https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about Atari hotels (again), a floppy disk smart TV controller for kids, the Atari 8-bit Street Fighter II port, Croc, how the Virtual Boy works, Ubisoft's restructuring & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Atari Hotels Update: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-plan-for-a-gaming-themed-atari-hotel-in-las-vegas-has-reportedly-been-scrapped-214212269.htmlFloppy Disk Smart TV Controller For Kids: https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/microcontrollers-projects/floppy-disk-drive-converted-into-smart-tv-remote-for-kids-devs-toddler-inserts-vividly-labeled-floppies-to-watch-his-favorite-showsBlog Post & Video For The Above: https://blog.smartere.dk/2026/01/floppy-disks-the-best-tv-remote-for-kidsAtari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387338-street-fighter-2-physical-edition-for-saleVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmEDownload For The Above: https://vega.atari.pl/main-page/street-fighter-iiBarbarian Atari 8-Bit Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulbVc_kZmYVirtual Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/new-video-reveals-the-inner-workings-of-nintendos-ill-fated-virtual-boyVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7M8H99x7YUbisoft Restructuring: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/prince-of-persia-the-sand-of-time-remake-is-cancelled-as-ubisoft-announces-major-internal-restructuring-and-more-layoffs-and-studio-closures-on-the-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (Allen Pan Builds IRL AI Slop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1mBc7YjdgVideo Of The Week 2 (The Retro Hour With Fatboy Slim): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuMChapters:00:00 Atari Hotel Update06:34 PCBWay07:39 Floppy Disks & Smart TVs - An Unlikely Combo16:15 Atari 8-Bit SF2 Is Out! They Also Have A New Project!24:41 Croc News!29:30 How The Virtual Boy Works36:36 Ubisoft Restructured, Employees Laid Off44:51 Videos Of The Week

Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI

In this episode I talk about the new official sequel to New Zealand Story from Commodore, DOOM on a pressure cooker, Windows Media Player dropping CD metadata support, a new UK Amstrad user group's first meetup, games for UEFI, Mario 64 on the SEGA Dreamcast, Sparkfun and Adafruit's Teensy dispute, Hewson's new Hyper Sentinel game & more!

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Episode Links:

New Zealand Story: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/commodores-official-remake-of-taitos-the-newzealand-story-launches-next-month

DOOM Pressure Cooker: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/youtuber-makes-doom-run-on-a-smart-cooking-pot-after-a-full-firmware-refresh

Media Player CD Metadata RIP: https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/microsoft_windows_media_player_forgets

UKAG June Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meet

UEFI Games: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/dev-creates-uefi-games-compendium-where-you-have-to-win-to-access-your-computer-10-month-project-will-shutdown-your-pc-if-you-lose

Dreamcast Mario 64: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/plays-like-a-aaa-native-release-super-mario-64-gets-a-dreamcast-port

GitHub For The Above: https://github.com/jnmartin84/sm64-dc

Sparkfun Statement: https://www.sparkfun.com/official-response

Adafruit Statement: https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/12/discontinuing-the-teensy-at-adafruit

Hewson On MobyGames: https://www.mobygames.com/company/1537/hewson-consultants-ltd

Hyper Sentinel Fusion: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robhwson/hyper-sentinel-fusion-2

Video Of The Week 1: (Mad Martigan Music Quizzes) https://www.youtube.com/@madmartiganstrivia

Video Of The Week 2: (The Quiz Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuizChannel

Chapters:

00:00 Official New Zealand Story Sequel From Commodore

07:52 DOOM On A Pressure Cooker!?

14:00 Microsoft Media Player Kills Audio CDs

20:22 New UK Amstrad User Group Meetup

27:08 UEFI Games

33:09 Dreamcast Mario 64 Port Released

41:35 Adafruit vs. Sparkfun Drama

49:42 New Hewson Game: Hyper Sentinel Fusion

55:57 Videos Of The Week

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Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI

In this episode I talk about Direct3D 7 compatibility with D7VK, 144 Sega Channel games preserved by the Video Game History Foundation, an opportunity to own a chunk of Atari Hotels, GOG's new owner & more!

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Episode Links:

D7VK: https://github.com/WinterSnowfall/d7vk/releases/tag/v1.0

Sega Channel Preservation: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/massive-two-year-project-recovers-144-previously-undumped-sega-genesis-game-roms-from-the-mid-1990s-lost-garfield-and-flintstones-games-among-the-notable-finds

Invest In Atari Hotels: https://www.atarihotels.com

New GOG Owner: https://www.gog.com/blog/gog-is-getting-acquired-by-its-original-co-founder-what-it-means-for-you

Dialtone AOL 3 Server: https://dialtone.live

PicoPCMCIA: https://www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmcia

Epilogue SN Operator SNES Cartridge Reader: https://www.epilogue.co/product/sn-operator

Guardian Jordan Mechner Interview: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/05/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-hit-video-game-prince-of-persia

RTC Game Collector Database: https://rtccollector.com

Spanish Man Patents Gotek: https://x.com/sidecartridge/status/2009571405327749227

ID Returns To Quake: https://insider-gaming.com/id-software-could-be-returning-to-quake

Vince Zampella Obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/22/vince-zampella-co-creator-of-call-of-duty-video-game-series-dies-aged-55

Ben Versteeg Obituary: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/he-will-be-missed-by-the-spectrum-community-bytedelights-ben-versteeg-has-passed-away

Stewart Cheifet Obituary: https://obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-cheifet

David Rosen Obituary: https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/sega-co-founder-arcade-titan-david-rosen-dead-age-95-26083523

Video Of The Week 1: Luke O'Sullivan London Eye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFZbBUYY4mE

Video Of The Week 2: (The Retro Collective Rob Smith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYURjj5X-RQ

Video Of The Week 3: (Civvie11 Die Hard Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-nVMf68D_8

Video Of The Week 4: (Chas & Dave): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74t2KiREKIc

Video Of The Week Bonus: (Tom Gilbey Wine): https://www.youtube.com/@tomgilbeywine

Chapters:

00:00 Direct3D Game Preservation With D7VK

09:27 PCBWay

10:53 144 Sega Channel Games Preserved!

17:48 Own A Part Of Atari Hotels!?

25:24 GOG Under New Ownership

32:45 Retro Roundup Of The Week

44:27 Videos Of The Week

https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html

Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator Review): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfI

In this episode I talk about all of my "Videos Of The Week" videos from 2025 and put them into a big playlist for your enjoyment!

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Episode Links:

Videos Of The Year Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tTIhplSj1w&list=PLcEaE8CtOwkQE35XXMIwjfs6cmGb0ZDI3

Sub5000TV: [Goes Public Xmas Eve!]

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:57 PCBWay

00:05:08 January

00:09:38 February

00:15:13 March

00:22:34 April

00:35:46 May

00:49:22 June

00:59:26 July

01:09:41 August

01:24:50 September

01:38:40 October

01:54:00 November

02:09:16 December

https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html

Latest Main Channel Release (My New Studio Tour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NtkhR3DrI

In this episode I talk about the Deus Ex remaster delay, the Star Wars rerelease, a Nintendo 3DS Switch style dock, a new retro grand prix racing game, ReStory restoration game, a real life Need For Speed minimap for your car, Arcade1UP shutting down & more!

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Episode Links:

Yawning Angel Retro (AMOS Tutorials): https://www.youtube.com/@YawningAngelRetro

Deus Ex Remaster Delayed: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/deus-ex-remastered-delayed-to-better-meet-fan-expectations/1100-6536890

Original Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1RdKezTYNk

Star Wars Rerelease: https://screencrush.com/star-wars-original-cut-rerelease

Nintendo 3DS Switch Style Dock: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/08/one-lucky-3ds-gets-a-switch-style-dock

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqn9QqYMQOM

Grand Pro Circuit Racing Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3993370/Grand_Pro_Circuit

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyZNjwo_hmY

ReStory Restoration Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronics_Repairs

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQdbftuyEGE

Need For Speed Mini Map IRL: https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/08/remember-need-for-speed-someone-built-a-real-life-mini-map-from-the-game-to-use-in-your-car

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAp7oCB939c

Arcade1UP Shutting Down: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/reports-suggest-arcade1up-is-shutting-down

Video Of The Week 1 (Civvie11 DOOM Mods): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbizMATiuBI

Chapters:

00:00 Everyone Loves Keith

03:16 PCBWay

04:24 Delay-us Ex

08:58 I'm A Star War

14:17 Docking All Over The World

19:43 A Formula For Success

27:55 I Will Try To Fix You

34:40 I Feel The Need, The Need For ESPs

40:44 Video Of The Week

45:32 Breaking News & This Week's Video

Latest Main Channel Release (Cooler Master NVidia Case): https://youtu.be/YRbNUmI2hRU

In this episode I talk about DOOM running on a printer (yes, really!), the new Carmageddon game, Nightdive's Blood remaster, a big bundle of charity Spectrum games, Linux gaming distros Bazzite & Zorin OS breaking new download records & more!

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Episode Links:

Gaming On A Receipt Printer: https://www.hackster.io/news/can-a-receipt-printer-replace-a-pc-and-monitor-for-gaming-3c482f713652

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEqvYXYI56s

Dethrace Carmageddon Source Port: https://github.com/dethrace-labs/dethrace

Carmageddon Rogue Shift: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712100/Carmageddon_Rogue_Shift

Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq0eqsjMyK8

Nightdive Blood Remaster: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/nightdives-re-remaster-of-the-1997-pc-shooter-blood-is-out-today-on-consoles-and-pc

Mo Moustachio's Midnight Moonshine Charity Spectrum Games: https://ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2

Record Bazzite Downloads: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/gaming-first-linux-distro-delivers-a-petabyte-of-isos-in-one-month-as-users-avoid-forced-updates-to-windows-11-bazzite-distro-is-another-safe-haven-for-win-10-refugees

RIP Nick Thorpe: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/retro-gamers-nick-thorpe-has-passed-away

Video Of The Week 1 (RobSmithDev Boing Ball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8hF-ykyDfQ

Video Of The Week 2 (Tech Tangents 10 Year Retrobright Investigation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n_WpjseCXA

Video Of The Week 3 (Super Jim AI Oliver Twins Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZFLlPCjf8

Chapters:

00:00 DOOM Printer

05:29 Carmageddon Reboot

14:07 Blood Is Back!

20:20 Loadsa Spectrum Games For Cheap - And For Charity

23:39 Record Bazzite (& Zorin) Downloads

29:41 Videos Of The Week

40:09 RIP Nick Thorpe

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Latest Main Channel Release (Cooler Master NVidia Case): https://youtu.be/YRbNUmI2hRU

In this episode I talk about eXoWin9x bringing Windows 9x games to modern Windows, the return of Desert / Urban / Jungle Strike, a new FPS on the C64, the triumphant return of paper as a storage medium, a port of Sonic The Hedgehog to the Amiga & more!

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Episode Links:

LGR Plays eXoWin9x: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FazeobVWdmM

eXo On This Week in Retro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq256GWkJDo

eXoWin9x: https://www.retro-exo.com/win9x.html

DOS Games On Windows 11 (eXoDOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0QsrqzwXII

Cleared Hot: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710820/Cleared_Hot

C64 FPS Grey: https://hackaday.com/2025/11/21/commodores-most-popular-computer-gets-doom-style-shooter

DIY Paper Tape Project: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/retro-computing-enthusiast-creates-perforated-tape-reader-designed-from-scratch-reads-data-at-about-50-bytes-per-second

National Museum of Computing: https://www.tnmoc.org

Sonic On The Amiga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb94oUw7_K4

Head Records: https://headrecords.co.uk

Sony Turntable: https://amzn.to/3XpDjIN

Video Of The Week 1 (Dawid Does Tech Stuff Potato Games): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhkUtxdDCA

Video Of The Week 2 (Gamers Nexus Bazzite Benchmarks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovOx4_8ajZ8

Video Of The Week 3 (Zachary Staines Xbox Emulation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPn0gkUPY38

Video Of The Week 4 (RandomGamingInHD Corsair Gaming PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQl_pv_Y84

Chapters:

00:00 eXoWin9x

10:10 PCBWay

11:21 Desert Strike Is Back!

17:09 DOOM On The C64!? Not Quite...

23:47 Punch Cards Are Back!

31:11 Sonic On The Amiga

35:13 Videos Of The Week

47:25 I Bought A Record Player

Latest Main Channel Release (Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Review): https://youtu.be/Moyy2WeNm_w

In this episode I talk about the new Analogue 3D console, the 30th anniversary of Worms, the 40th anniversary of the Master System, governments trying to ban VPNs, a new SilverStone PC case, the Another World MSX port, Dell & HP disabling HEVC support on their high end business laptops, learning HTML via type-ins, Pebble beef, Microsoft open sourcing Zork & more!

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Episode Links:

Analogue 3D: https://www.analogue.co/3d

LGR Review Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgMAl0Rrhq4

Worms 30th: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/worms30thanniversarysale

Master System 40th: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/18/sega-master-system-nintendo-entertainment-system

Good Master System Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Yesterzine

Government VPN Bands: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/lawmakers-want-ban-vpns-and-they-have-no-idea-what-theyre-doing

New Retro SilverStone PC Case: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/silverstone-takes-the-wraps-off-the-flp03-its-latest-homage-to-beige-1980s-pc-design-retro-micro-atx-case-has-modern-amenities

Another World MSX Port: https://x.com/lo_re77/status/1990426730071310592

HP & DELL Disable HEVC Support: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/hp-and-dell-disable-hevc-support-built-into-their-laptops-cpus

DOCTYPE Magazine: https://vole.wtf/doctype

MP944 CPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-mp944-was-the-real-worlds-first-microprocessor-and-key-to-the-flight-of-the-f-14-tomcat-but-it-lived-in-the-shadow-of-the-intel-4004-for-nearly-30-years

Virtual BBC Micro: https://virtual.bbcmic.ro

Pebble Smartwatch Beef: https://www.howtogeek.com/rebble-kept-old-pebble-watches-alivenow-its-work-is-being-stolen

Zork Open Source: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11/20/preserving-code-that-shaped-generations-zork-i-ii-and-iii-go-open-source

Rebecca Heineman Obituary: https://www.ign.com/articles/interplay-co-founder-and-trailblazing-developer-rebecca-heineman-dies-aged-62

Video Of The Week 1 (Spawn Wave Steam Console): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVpXhNwj1HA

Video Of The Week 2 (Mugthief Half-Life 3 Info): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad4cwMAX9X8

Video Of The Week 3 (Red Dwarf Games): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKGccXcsyg

Chapters:

00:00 Analogue 3D

07:18 Worms 30th Anniversary

14:58 40 Years Of Master System

21:07 Now They're Trying To Ban VPNs!?

29:18 Some Bits 'n Bobs For You...

30:14 ...New SilverStone Retro PC Case...

32:13 ...Another World Ported To MSX...

33:37 ...HP & Dell Disable HEVC / h265 Video Support...

35:34 ...Learn HTML Via Type-Ins...

37:14 ...The World's First Microprocessor...

39:05 ...A Very Cool 3D BBC Micro Emulator...

40:45 ...Pebble Smartwatch Drama...

43:24 ...And Microsoft Open Sources Zork!

47:58 Videos Of The Week

58:38 Tribute To Rebecca Heineman