The hidden tale of the Game Wizard for the SNES leads us to reminisce about Romantic Robot's Multiface devices. More youngsters are looking to disconnect with offline gaming. Clever people are modding CRT screens to accept RGB signals.

We are sponsored by Sega Mania magazine this week. Now on issue 8 which covers Sega events from the latter half of 1995. Visit https://www.sega-mania.com/ where you can find every issue.

00:00 - Show Opening

06:56 - You’re A Wizard Mario Story Link: https://www.xda-developers.com/the-game-wizards-hidden-tale/

21:21 - Switch On To Switch Off Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/feb/15/theres-no-stress-gamers-go-offline-in-retro-console-revival Additional Link: https://retrosix.co.uk/ Never Knows Best Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2QgQtoGHRY

36:48 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

45:17 - DIY RGB CRT ASAP….LOL Story Link: https://www.howtogeek.com/how-retro-enthusiasts-are-upgrading-crt-tvs-with-rgb-mods/

55:31 - Community Question of the Week

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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 Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Dave's Briefs Links:

1980s Ultima Photo: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fyqup7twrsdie1.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3D442f517c0d55c22948e98e089061c54505edecef

I Robot: https://www.polygon.com/news/522526/jeff-minter-atari-i-robot

Random Access Memories with Holly: https://podcastaddict.com/iain-lee-s-random-access-memories/episode/191944559

FPGA Superior?: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/creator-of-new-open-source-game-boy-disagrees-that-fpga-is-superior-to-software-emulation

Zombie Nation: https://i.redd.it/sajau5awjqie1.png

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Top Gear have published their list of 50 top racers, do we agree? 40 years ago Lucasfilm Games gave us Rescue On Fractalus. Two weeks after the last one there is ANOTHER list of 90s shooters. Chris is back to keep Neil's seat warm and he has brought a a friend with him.....but who is it?

You can see more of Chris on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMA Zac's first indie game: https://fuzznuggetstudios.carrd.co/

Shane's Perth Amiga User Group: https://www.youtube.com/@PerthAmigaUserGroup

00:00 - Show Opening

09:06 - They’re Coming Right For Us! Story Link: https://www.cbr.com/best-90s-fps-games-not-doom/

23:13 - 40 Years Of Fractal Rescues Story Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/40-years-on-rescue-on-fractalus-remains-a-rare-reminder-of-the-magic-of-lucasfilm-games

34:58 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

49:39 - More! Push It More! Story Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/gaming/these-are-50-best-driving-games-all-time

59:36 - Community Question of the Week

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Dave's Housekeeping Links:

RMC 2025 Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle

UK Game Petition Reply: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702074

Cunk On Computers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTSGaKY1vbc

3DO M2 Auction: https://preview.redd.it/mrvn5u37mvhe1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16e03f595c4396f0adc9a236347606824a2d1fb9

E-Ink Text Handheld: https://www.inkconsole.com/games

Banjo Guy Ollie Dune Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8

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Did you know that the songs of the Beatles inspired a text adventure game? Looking at some of the worst games on the Amiga and how much would you pay for a portable game of Asteroids?

2025 Museum Support Digital Bundle: https://rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle

00:00 - Show Opening

04:27 - All You Need Is Text Story Link: https://cultfollowing.co.uk/2025/01/20/the-beatles-ill-forgotten-video-game-resurfaces-as-fans-find-playable-copy-of-beatle-quest/

20:49 - The Amiga Sucks Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8CYthpfHvg

40:36 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

46:34 - Got Time For A Game Of Asteroids? Story Link: https://www.theverge.com/news/598008/atari-nubeo-asteroids-watch-retro-gaming

53:37 - Community Question of the Week

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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 Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Dave's Briefs Links:

3DO Mortal Kombat Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFBpaYoaRAY

Nintendo Loses To Super Mario: https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-loses-trademark-fight-against-super-mario-supermarket

F-19 Raid: https://www.eurogamer.net/strange-but-not-true-did-a-us-game-publisher-really-get-raided-by-us-intelligence-services-over-a-fighter-plane-that-never-existed

A Closer Look At Shadow Of The Beast: https://youtu.be/ovwFjgAFhOs?si=zeTPbwJ58Bhwzbh3

Amiga 1000, The Perfect Computer: https://celso.io/posts/2025/01/26/the-first-perfect-computer/

What Happened To Packard Bell: https://dfarq.homeip.net/happened-packard-bell/

Atari Jaguar Cart Reissues: https://www.retrorgb.com/official-atari-jaguar-game-reissues.html