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. Topics include: Tony wants to play Elite on his BBC Micro, but the smoking capacitors have other ideasJames’ original Xbox had a hidden surprise, a leaking clock capacitor that nearly destroyed the consoleRestoring James’ Commodore 64 – real dead bugsThe C64 Tapecart SD for fast loading cassette games in just a few secondsThe amazing Commodore 64 loading graphics and musicImportance of preserving the stories from those who experienced such big tech and software advancesThe Sony PlayStation Vita with its stunning OLED display where sales floppedThe cleverness of the dual screen display of the Nintendo DSDrooling over modern crystal replacement cases for retro consolesSEGA Dreamcast modding with the GDemu and DreamPSUThe original power supply on the C64 is another danger!The video tour of Tony’s collection of retro gear‘The Spectrum‘ hardware announced for emulating classic Spectrum titlesWhat is a ‘sensible’ retro collection purchase?James’ lovely yet battered Amiga 500 purchased for £30 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #38 – Original Xbox Ticking Disaster, PS Vita Beauty & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #38 – Original Xbox Ticking Disaster, PS Vita Beauty & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Alex Brown, programmer of an upcoming brand new beat-em-up 2-player game for the Commodore Amiga – Metro Siege. With the target platform the Amiga A500, originally released way back in 1987! Alex takes us through the journey of pushing the limits of the Amiga A500, the experience of programming with the Amiga custom chips and how this wonderful passion project will become a final release. Topics include: How Alex ended became a programmerAlex’s favourite game influencesWhy create a new game for the Amiga?Pushing the limits of the Amiga A500Taking the Amiga online with cross system online multiplayerThe art of releasing a beta or technical preview and gathering feedbackKeeping the gameplay smooth with 2 players, enemies and lush surroundingsParallax scrolling, moving trains and what’s needed to achieve the resultsUsing modular character animation on the AmigaGiven extra life to a retro computing platformThe reason for the expansion memory of 512kb memory requirementThe programming resources available for the AmigaThe tricks of the trade for programming the AmigaThe software and tools for creating Amiga gamesEmulation versus real hardware for testingThe size of the team and the understanding of the capabilities of the AmigaThe biggest challenge of getting the game to workWhy AGA has not been targeted… yet?Ensuring there is an end goal to any “passion project” If you watch the video version of the podcast, I have captured Metro Siege running from my own Amiga A500 (which mine does have Pistorm installed, but I have been assured it will still run great without one). You can find out more by visiting the Metro Siege website. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: New Metro Siege Game for Amiga Interview – Programmer Alex Brown – Game & Gadget Podcast #37, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: New Metro Siege Game for Amiga Interview – Programmer Alex Brown – Game & Gadget Podcast #37, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: James’ visit to Tony’s retro computer and console collectionTony spending money to get his retro collection connected to a modern display – OSSC, RGB cables, power cables etcMister FPGA costs versus retro hardware collectionsAaron positive thoughts (and excellent excuses) on the cost of collecting retro hardwareThe Atari Falcon, the development kit for the Atari JaguarAaron’s first computer, which he still owns!Modifying old computers ROM chips and copyright riskMy brand new retro hardware portable device for less than £1RGB cables everywhere!The Apple G4 Cube USB flawSkiving to get into computer gamesThe inspiration of the ZX81 and micro computersMy fondness of the Atari 65XE 8-bit computerBye bye ICQTony and Aaron invent Code JengaDevelopment is hardManually typing code from old books and magazines – oh the typos!Code in books, to disks on magazines to digital DLCWhat happens to digital licensed content when you die?The importance of archiving DLC and game patchesLicensing music for gamesThe cost of patching a console gameThe beauty of Xbox Live Arcade and developing the first gamesPlaying Xbox Live Arcade version of Golden Eye on an Xbox 360 debug unit Featured Atari Falcon image By F-Andrey, CC BY 2.0, Link SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #36 – New Retro Handheld Under £1, Cost of Retro Tech & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #36 – New Retro Handheld Under £1, Cost of Retro Tech & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include: James hunting for a SEGA Genesis in the USABroken Sword Reforged Kickstarter blasts through £50,000 target to over half a million!Broken Sword 2 remastered?Did Tony from Revolution Software realise Broken Sword on its original release would be so popular?The design differences between Lure of the Temptress, Beneath a Steel Sky & Broken SwordBalancing PC minimum spec and recommended levels in development of gamesSony PlayStation 5 Pro details leaked splitting the PS5 target specsTriple AAA titles and layoffs in the industryNetflix, Disney Plus etc and how we are cancelling subscriptions due to raising pricesThe needless pain of grinding in a game to progressMatch 3 games and the lightning energy nonsenseApple EU App StoresTony’s first article on Pixel Refresh, Beneath A Steel Sky Sets as Broken Sword Dawns – Revolution Book PreviewJames’ article on Pixel Refresh, CRT TV for Retro Gaming – The Beauty, Buying, Repair & DespairAcorn Pocket Book previewYouTube Premium, if only they would separate YouTube MusicApple Music for lossless, even on AndroidWhere is Spotify HiFi lossless audio??? Literally years since the original announcement WearOS versus Tizen on smartwatchesTony’s Apple Watch experience NOTE: Tony or I lost connection at the very end, so the conversation goes a little odd as we wonder where the other person went :) Luckily the software locally records so Tony continued recording! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #35 – Retro Vs Modern Gaming, Subscriptions Galore & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #35 – Retro Vs Modern Gaming, Subscriptions Galore & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games, Martin Mulrooney of Alternative Magazine Online and Karl from Retro32 as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: What is BBS and how was it used?BBS today on the AmigaThe joys and sounds of dial up internet and blocking for GrandmothersPiracy software and the effects on development and livelihoodsFunny copy protection at level 10Jetstrike release version not the final and included a serious bugJetstrike game featured Aliens “one in a million” chance though of seeing them!How did we all use our first connections to the Internet?The success of iTunes and iTunes Match against mp3 piracyBroken Sword Reforged and AI as a toolOur fondness of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered and its intentional limitationsHow what is acceptable has changed over the yearsEarly gameplay mechanics SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #34 – Tomb Raider, BBS, Jetstrike & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #34 – Tomb Raider, BBS, Jetstrike & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Karl from Retro32 as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: James’ experiences with emulator Gotek floppy drives for retro computers and the Atari 520 STFMTony’s experience of the Anbernic portable handheld RG35XX PlusChallenges faced when updating the Anbernic deviceUsing original gaming hardware versus FPGAKeeping retro computers and consoles aliveDiscussion on the financial aspects of retro gaming, accessories and their costScummVM now officially available on the Apple App StoreVarious handheld devices for portable emulationSo many ‘mini’ devices bringing back our retro memoriesThe challenge of shipping a Steam Deck to Ukraine (the update)Super Amigas?How long would you need to learn to become a developer!Tony’s new game demo coming soon… SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #33 – Super Amiga, Real Hardware Vs FPGA & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #33 – Super Amiga, Real Hardware Vs FPGA & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include: James & Tony meeting in person for the very first time!Crash Live 2023 Sinclair Spectrum event experiencesZX Spectrum Vs C64 banterZX Spectrum Next exploredHow to program the Z80 bookTony is using Windows 11… We checked! (the dedicated macOS enthusiast)Tony and Charles Cecil presenting at Crash Live 2023 regarding Artic Games / Revolution SoftwarePorting games in the 8-bit / 16-bit eraMister FPGA Vs real hardwareThe RG35XX and RG35XX Plus portable handheld consoles experiencesIt’s difficult to send a Steam Deck to KievWhat Tony is going to do with his ZX Spectrum Next for programmingTony’s new game Wormhole DungeonWhat platforms could be targeted?Remembering the SEGA DreamcastBroken Sword Reforged Kickstarter open for registration SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #32 – ZX Spectrum Next, Anbernic RG35XX Plus & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #32 – ZX Spectrum Next, Anbernic RG35XX Plus & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: The engineering conundrum of granny squaresYou don’t have to be an expert in the field to write a game about a particular topicTony appears on more panelsRetro computers & consoles and inspiring the youngUnity Engine going downhillThe craziness of gaming marketing and advertisingThe beauty of Apple skeuomorphism before iOS 7Every operating system goes partially transparentMacBook Pro 2015 craziness of design – goodbye ports, hello donglesCollecting old phones and the battery bulging dangersJames gets himself another Commodore 64The similarity of technology used on older retro computersDisks surviving, discs rottingTony’s Amstrad CPC fixed and workingThe loudness of 52x CD-ROM drives – spin spin spin! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #31 – Exploding Phones, Retro Future, Unity Chaos & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #31 – Exploding Phones, Retro Future, Unity Chaos & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include:  Tony has been on an event panel and another to follow with Charles Cecil of Revolution Software The Acorn Electron bargain £20 spend So many 8-bit computers that didn’t make it! Storing computers is harder than consoles! Tony’s 8-bit computer collection Collecting original retro computer boxes and using modern replicas  The Enterprise computer that failed Real Amiga with PiStorm and a Raspberry Pi makes your CPU stupid fast! All the versions of the Atari ST The true joy of programming for the Motorola 68000 Tony wanting to write an Amiga game in the future Programming between the different 16-bit computers Broken Sword Reforged using AI and ‘real’ artists to increase the visual detail SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #30 – 8-bit Computers, PiStorm, Broken Sword Reforged & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #30 – 8-bit Computers, PiStorm, Broken Sword Reforged & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games, Steve Ince who is an artist, game designer and writer working on games from Revolution Software such as Broken Sword and also a new guest to our podcast Rees from YouTube channel ctrl-alt-rees as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: Steve Ince discusses his retirement from gaming workWhat games Steve has been playing now he has a little more timeSteve releasing yet more books!The pain of the developer crunch timeLife as ctrl-alt-rees and his fascination with AtariAtari ST and the MIDI capabilitiesComputers for homework *cough* games!Homework on an Acorn Archimedes A3010 and dot matrix printersAtari ST and 32 person strong multiplayer games with MIDI connectionsThe horror when you realise what you have thrown away, and then it becomes valuableSteve’s computer journeyTaking a high quality scan, reducing to 128 colours for PC, reducing to 32 colours for AmigaA changing colour pixel for a convincing ‘blink’Broken Sword on the Nintendo WiiRise of the Triads and the music of Lee JacksonThe ever growing retro communityRobin Williams suing Disney and the risk of the colour blue SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #29 – Atari ST Nostalgia, Pink Genies & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #29 – Atari ST Nostalgia, Pink Genies & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: Atari Jaguar – 64-bit development issues with Tom & Jerry chipsThreading commands with the Atari JaguarNintendo Wii U naming failureNintendo Switch and Valve Steam DeckFolding smartphones and remembering the Motorola V3i and WAPBeyond smartphones, the Apple Vision Pro?3D cinema with custom 2D glasses3D televisions dead, but 3D movies still being releasedDisney+ IMAX and the 4K Blu-ray disks NOT always including premium features (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Vision etc)Streaming services licence issues, content removedThe Orville, more Star Trek than Star TrekThe wonders of PlexCouldn’t even playback an MP3 music file without stuttering on a 486 PC SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #28 – Atari Jaguar Development, Beyond Smartphones & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #28 – Atari Jaguar Development, Beyond Smartphones & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include: Image generation with A.I. is scary goodA.I. is a replicant?A.I. introduces James WoodcockA.I. introduces Tony WarrinerWho is Steve Warriner? Tony wishes he knew!The A.I. risk to copywritersThe A.I. risk to artists and copyrightThe benefits of Artificial IntelligenceUsing A.I. to make appointmentsCreating a coffee drinking squirrelVoice assistants that simply don’t understandTony’s book on the history of Revolution Software updates SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #27 – A.I., ChatGPT, Bard, Voice Assistant Chaos & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #27 – A.I., ChatGPT, Bard, Voice Assistant Chaos & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Steve Ince who is an artist, game designer and writer working on games from Revolution Software such as Broken Sword as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: James acquiring the Mattel Electronics Intellivision Console and gamesThe Intellivision voice synthesis add-onThe joy of cartridges compared against cassette, floppy disk and moreTony states “You could do a great game with 48K”The juggling of switching multiple floppy disks for a single gameWhy did James get a PC? To play the “talkie” version of Simon the Sorcerer! Select, menu and adjust – remembering the Acorn Archimedes A3010Steve explains how he managed the audio recordings for Beneath a Steel Sky “talkie” versionCharacters with accents?Discworld and the famous actors who did the many voices including ‘Jon’ PertweeHow Broken Sword music and voice cast influenced the story of the sequelThe different voices of Nico Collard in Broken SwordDirecting the voice cast and whether any of us can act!The easter eggs Tony and Steve have snuck into their gamesPiracy… the voice of piratesClassic TV, the good and mostly the bad SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #26 – Intellivision Console, “Talkie” Versions & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #26 – Intellivision Console, “Talkie” Versions & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Jan Hofmeister, who has spent years restoring for free, in particular point and click adventure game box art and posters – creating stunning print quality tributes to these classic titles. Titles from Lucas Arts, Adventure Soft and more in beautiful high quality using a variety of assets from the original box art, magazine full-page spreads, manuals and more. Although the audio version of the podcast is still available, this is very much a visual presentation as Jan takes us through a selection of his work and details for the first time the processes and applications he uses for these restorations. Topics include: How Jan became interested in restoring game box art and postersJan’s fascination with Lucas Arts point and click adventure gamesThe early days with the Commodore 128 and Maniac MansionHow it became a hobby and a skillThe influence of Jurassic Park in computer graphicsRestoration of Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders process demonstratedRestoration of The Secret of Monkey Island process demonstratedRestoration of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine process demonstratedRestoration of The Curse of Monkey Island up closeRestoration of Simon the Sorcerer up closeJan’s work on the cover of Back to the Future: The GameThe sad side of Jan’s restoration effortsHow you can support Jan’s work SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #25 – Restoring Retro Game Posters with Jan Hofmeister, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #25 – Restoring Retro Game Posters with Jan Hofmeister, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include: What technology did Santa bring us in 2022?Remembering dedicated sound cardsThe loss of the headphone port on phones and tabletsThe 486 CPU TURBO mode switchSwapping through multiple floppy disks in gamesBroken Sword 3 and the 3D engineJames’ Christmas Eve process or bringing out retro tech before the new stuff comes alongTony still loves his ‘portable’ Steam DeckMissing a Sony portable gaming deviceSony trying to rule the world with countless storage formats they created3D televisions and cinema and its failureModern VR and the MetaverseMastodon and its recent successThe hunt for alternative social media servicesMovie and TV subscriptions services, we lost the leave cable / satellite dreamThe joys of Plex SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #24 – The Death of 3D, Mastodon Rise, Joys of Plex and More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #24 – The Death of 3D, Mastodon Rise, Joys of Plex and More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Steve Ince who is an artist, game designer and writer working on games from Revolution Software such as Broken Sword and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: Steve Ince’s 201 Things for Better Game Writing bookSteve’s entrance to writing for gamesQuestioning the writing quality of Willow and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerOriginal Xbox Live is back with InsigniaMidtown Madness 3 on Xbox LiveAtari Jaguar Emulation with BigPEmu featuring 100% compatibilityThe brands that still exist, but do they really?SEGA and the success with Sumo DigitalSo many sequels and digital de-aging AI writing, some examples better than othersThe craziness of Twitter and James moving to MastodonRemember Friends Reunited? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #23 – Writing for Games, Xbox Live with Insignia & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #23 – Writing for Games, Xbox Live with Insignia & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: Tony’s ‘Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness‘ book passed its goal on KickstarterOur experience and love of the arcadeThe addiction and gameplay style of the arcade to get you hookedWhy the arcade typically had just 3 characters for your name / initialsThe virtual on-screen keyboard for signing into TV apps – yuckNot playing too much online gaming and then getting a chance only to die over and over againEarly VR headsets, cardboard VR and modern VRThe Xbox 360 Live Vision cameraUsing your face likeness on the Xbox 360What games we have been playingHow 16-bit games captured James’ imaginationAI generated pixel artTony’s new game is no longer a Shmup Xbox Live vision camera with my scanned face in Rainbow Six SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #22 – Arcades, Xbox 360 Live Camera & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #22 – Arcades, Xbox 360 Live Camera & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

In this special interview edition Game & Gadget Podcast, I am joined by authors Tony Warriner co-founder of Revolution Software and Martin Mulrooney of Alternative Magazine Online as we discuss their new book which has featured on Kickstarter recently titled Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness. The story of Revolution Software, best known for their point and click adventure games as told by Tony Warriner, one of its original founders. Their Kickstarter was funded within just 4 days of its launch, reaching their £8,000 goal in style. Written by Tony Warriner, employee number one and co-founder of Revolution Software, with a foreword by Charles Cecil, this epic book tells the untold behind-the-scenes story of this much-loved game developer. Ten years on from the hugely successful Broken Sword 5 Kickstarter, Tony is back for another wild ride with this highly personal account of Revolution’s rise from the 1980s 8-bit gaming scene. Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness Kickstarter SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #21 – Revolution Software Kickstarter Book Interview, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #21 – Revolution Software Kickstarter Book Interview, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill previously from Argonaut Games and now with Shifty Eye Games as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. Topics include: Portable gaming with the Steam DeckXbox Game Pass Ultimate SubscriptionCloud gaming to try a game before you download itGames pushing you to register an email address even on consoleDeveloping for the failed Gizmondo portableThe range of portable consolesJames’ love for the Nintendo 3DS, even over the SwitchGaming world record speed runs spectacle and admirationPlaying games to feel like the heroDragon’s Lair and Space Ace gaming visual amazement, but limited gameplaySpace Ace game on Blu-ray SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #20 – Steam Deck, Gizmondo & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #20 – Steam Deck, Gizmondo & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.

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. Topics include: Scorching 40 degree UK heatwave (we just aren’t used to it!)iPad Pro Stage ManagerBeneath a Steel Sky development for the original iPadDolby Atmos music, DVD Audio and Super Audio CDSpatial Audio head trackingTony and his history of Revolution Software book nearing completionCreating a KickstarterThe number of camera’s as you walk aroundBuying magazines just for the demos and full games SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Pocket Casts | RSS | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel RefreshSUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget PodcastFIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & ModernEMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via EmailPIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTubeFREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern. Original post link: Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…, created by James Woodcock. For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern.