Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans. New episodes released every Friday!
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Join Dale, Katie, Paul, and a rotating line of guests as they stream and break down a mix of contemporary and retro video games! They also cover the world of video game esports broadcasts, run down the latest new releases, host local tournaments, and scour the depths of the video game landscape in order to bring you the most jam-packed video game hour of the week! Midwest Super Pixel Pros is a podcast of Grand Forks Best Source, for more GFBS shows, please visit - https://gfbestsource.com/shows/
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A collective of friends scattered across Europe discover and share hidden indie gems, retro classics and other gaming obscurities. Join them!
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Three ne'er-do-wells and occasional bon vivants turn media past and present on its head with anecdotes, memories and pop culture callbacks.
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Why do fans love some Rotten films and hate some Fresh ones? What did critics make of a cult classic before it earned its cult status? In this bi-weekly podcast, hosts Jacqueline Coley, Mark Ellis, and guests go deep and settle the score on some of the most beloved – and despised – movies and TV shows ever made, directly taking on the statement we hear from so many fans: “Rotten Tomatoes is wrong.”
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An hour-long discussion of war movies by 4 avowed leftists. A custom review system with every movie. War is bad, and yet movies show it, interesting. Previously: An obscure video games podcast.
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A Podcast about growing with a twin brother up In the 70s and 80s, at the dawn of video games, navigating family strife, punk rock, Star Wars obsessions, and trying to understand the world while developing an inexplicable love for everything “Atari”. -- In this podcast we discuss Atari computers and systems, new and old, review new games we collect, talk about all the systems, and the significance they had in our lives and the lives of others, and even talk about them in an historical contex ...
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Welcome to our Podcast where we go back and time and talk about your favorite game from the past. Not every episode is the same, you'll never know what retro game we will talk about next. So sit in your car put your seat belt on, put in your earbuds if your car stereo sucks and enjoy the ride. And try to look like you're doing something if you're at work. Because nobody really listens to the radio anymore and we have an hour commute to work.
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Pack your dodgeball and energy drinks, it's time to take a trip into the world of Knockout City—a retro-futuristic metropolis with hovercars, jukeboxes, holograms, and high-tech dodgeballs. In this city, any kind of beef is settled in one way: a dodgebrawl battle! Brawlers form Crews and duke it out with their rivals for glory and control of the city streets… at least, until they hear the police sirens closing in! Stranded on the moon, the Pirate Radio DJ plays the hits and shot-calls the br ...
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438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438
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This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands. Learn about the unique features and challenges of maintaining and restoring vintage machines, including the day when a 6-meter truck delivered the world's largest PC-Games collection. Bart share…
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#116: 'Worse Than E.T?" #2 Bobby Is Going Home
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In our 2nd installment we play the notorious Atari 2600 game "Bobby Is Going Home" and decide: Is it worse than E.T.? Video Version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjtcqOVvPA0&feature=youtu.be Ambient music in this video is "GUL-ee-SUCK-uh" by Tony Longworth "Bobby Is Going Home" By Flanders '72: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc517DXJiSo Fl…
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In the first in a series, we play notoriously "bad" games and figure out if they are "worse" than the supposed worst game ever, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" for the Atari 2600. This first episode is a bit rough, but I promise you, they get better. Video version here: Worse Than E.T.? Tax Avoiders for the Atari 2600 (youtube.com) Thanks for support …
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #115 - 7-12-24 - “Electrified Bison!!!!”
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Chris returns to the show with a fresh batch of DLC characters in Street Fighter 6 to defend his Ultimate Pixel Pro Championship! We also discuss our thoughts on the cell phone video game landscape throughout the years and reflect on our favorite mobile games. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gf…
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437: From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr
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This week we sit down with industry legends Mark Webley and Gary Carr! From Gary's start at Palace Software working on the classic Barbarian, to Mark's entry into Bullfrog, working on classics like Syndicate, Theme Park and Theme Hospital. Plus, how they continued this legacy with the making of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. Contents: 00:…
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436: From Bedroom Coders to AAA Games: Paul Driscoll on the Amiga Era - The Retro Hour EP436
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This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster, author, and huge Amiga fan, Paul Driscoll, AKA The Drisk. Paul is the host of the RGDS podcast and the author of several incredible free books on retro gaming. We chat about his new book, "Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26". We explore what made the Amiga such a standout machine, relive classic game…
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#114: Overscan: Yep, another One These @#$%!! Podcasts (Plus Atari Hidden Gems)
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Overscan # 8 #114 Yep. Another of these STUPID @#$%!! Podcasts. Plus...Atari Hidden Gems In this episode the brothers find a hidden gem for each of Atari’s classic systems and even a few divisions like the Arcade division and APX. As always they decide in the middle if they want to keep going with the podcast and we cut out a lot of infighting and …
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #114 - 6-28-24 - “Wisdom Chicken Horse!!!!”
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Ravynne from the GFBS Forks Sports Highway show joins us to discover our favorite game of the show, the maniacally mischievous, party-platformer, Ultimate Chicken Horse! We then breakdown the best and worst horses in all of video games! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com - To acce…
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435: Dragon's Lair to Disney: The Journey of Darlene Lacey - The Retro Hour EP434
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This week, we chat to Darlene Lacey, a trailblazer in game design and narrative development. Starting with her early experiences in arcades and her passion for story writing, Darlene shares her fascinating journey into the world of Advanced Microcomputer Systems. Learn about her pivotal role in the creation of iconic games like Dragon's Lair and Sp…
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#113 Overscan: This Week in Retro vs. The Retro Hour : Showdown + news and more
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This week we discuss two of our favorite weekly retro gaming podcasts and compare and contrast them to one another. There are no losers here as both pods are excellent weekly doses of what make us tick here at Into the Vertical Blank, We also have our usual assortment of news and have added even more segments. Contents 0:00 Intro 1:35 News 6:45 Boo…
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434: Real Time Games Software & Carrier Command with Ian Oliver - The Retro Hour EP434
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This week, we hear the fascinating career of Ian Oliver as he shares insider stories from founding Real Time Games Software, including the development of the groundbreaking Carrier Command and creating development systems for Sega. From the humble beginnings of 3D Tank Duel on the ZX Spectrum to navigating the complexities of the Sega Dreamcast era…
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#112 Overscan: Homebrew Showdown! Ports vs Originals
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Overscan: Showdown! Homebrew port vs homebrew originals Yar’s Rising Demo Available https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Paris Dakar Dump for Atari ST! https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-paris-dakar_42936.html AtariCrypt Review -Nano Cave ST! https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/2024/06/nano-cave.html https://electric-dreams.itc…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #113 - 6-14-24 - “iRacing 101; Summer Game Fest Recap; EA Sports College Football 25 Anticipation”
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Joining us via zoom on a special all-discussion segment episode of Midwest Super Pixel Pros, is Dale’s old-school gaming friend Corey! We discuss the latest breaking game announcements from last weekend’s Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and PlayStation State of Play. We also cover several other retro and current gaming topics relating to the…
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433: Stories of Amiga OS Development with Randell Jesup - The Retro Hour EP433
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This week, we chat with Randell Jesup, former Senior Software Engineer at Commodore Amiga Inc. From his pioneering work with 80's online gaming platform PlayNET and the revolutionary Amiga OS. Discover how PlayNET evolved into Quantum Link and AOL, the challenges of developing high-performance drivers, and the innovative spirit that drove Amiga's s…
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#111: Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List, News, Book Club and more! Overscan:
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In this episode we cover Atari SA’s 7800 product shipping dates; The possibility of new Atarisoft games; Fixing Activision Labels by Silicon Underground; Atari 2600 Coleco Tarzan ROM Found. Book Club featuring Katie Hafner’s Cyberpunk; How bad is Phantasmagoria?; Evercade Alpha; Open a New Package Feedback and the Sierra Atari 8bit Action Game Tier…
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432: Finders Keepers to Stormbringer: The Magic Knight Story With David Jones - The Retro Hour EP432
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This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-bit adventure games of the 1980s, from his innovative use of the TRS-80 Model III for Spectrum development to developing the storytelling and gameplay…
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#110: AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan.
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AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan. Into The Vertical Blank podcast episode #110 #atari, #atarist, #dinodini #skald #rollercoastertycoon #stevenlevy #atspeed 00:48 Intro 01:28 Atari News 08:56 Atariage.com 09:21 Book Club 13:18 Excitement Of The Week 17:13 Feedback 20:49 Creator Spotlight 24:59 AT Speed - when…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #112 - 5-31-24 - “Shell Shock 2024!!!!”
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The Red River Valley’s biggest TMNT fan, and fellow GFBS co-host of Big Screens & TV Streams, Victor, returns to Pixel Pros to indulge in his favorite brand! TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants just released on Switch, and we all take in mindlessly button-mashing away in this arcade brawler while reflecting on our favorite heroes-in-a-half-shell memo…
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431: Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431
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We sit down with Paul Hartnoll of the legendary electronic duo Orbital. Paul takes us on a nostalgic journey, sharing his first gaming experiences and the early home systems that sparked his passion for technology. Plus the impact of Orbital's music featuring on classics like Wipeout, Test Drive 4 and creating music on the Atari ST. 00:00 - The Wee…
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#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro?
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#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro? The third episode of our weekly live recorded by edited podcast concerning mostly Atari retro, but other topics as well. This time we discuss whether or not Atari SHOULD own Golden Age American Retro. #atari #neosprint #intellivision #atari7800 #superproracers #atari8bit #vbxe #missilecommand #ataris…
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430: Magic Carpet, Fun School & Theme Park with Mark Healey - The Retro Hour EP430
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This week, we're joined by legendary game designer and artist Mark Healey. From his early days with a Commodore 64, working on the classic KGB Super Spy, to his pivotal role in iconic Bullfrog titles like Theme Park and Dungeon Keeper, Mark shares the stories and inspirations behind his work. Hear about his experiences with industry giants like the…
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#108: Overscan: Can Retro Save The Video Game Industry?
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Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Into The Vertical Blank #108 This week we cover 00:00 Intro: 03:29 Atari 50th XP Collection Problems 07:24 Epyx Handheld Collection 09:42 TimeExtension.com 10:38 Atari Video Music 13:05 AtariAge.com 15:10 Cuckoo's Egg 17:35 Silicon Snake Oil 27:25 Atari Movie Cart 29:23 Our Videos 30:28 Jeff's Rant on Crap ST Ports 38…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #111 - 5-17-24 - “Super Nintendo Carousel 2024!!!”
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This week the Pixel Pros flashback to the halcyon 16-bit console of amazement that is the Super Nintendo. Dale brought a grab bag of random SNES games to play on his Analogue ST, and his brother Joe returns as a special guest this week. Will past brotherly rivalries reignite? Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio informati…
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429: The Sims and Myst: Bringing Emotion To Games - The Retro Hour EP429
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This week on the podcast, we sit down with the pioneering game designer Nicole Lazzaro, renowned for her work on iconic titles like The Sims, Myst, and Diner Dash. From playing Colossal Cave Adventure on shared computers to studying Psychology and Film at Stanford, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of emotions in games. Contents: 0…
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#107: Overscan. Is it possible to be bored in 2024 + Retro News!
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Into the veritable blank Weekly Overscan : Our new Weekly Retro / Classic gaming and nostalgia show Coming up next: ITVB - Retro - Overscan. Featuring This weeks possibly below the radar retro and classic gaming news as well as the discussion topic is it possible to really be bored in 2024 What is the Overscan? : Overscan is when the margins of the…
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428: Burnout 1&2 to Sonic Rivals with Joe Bonar - The Retro Hour EP428
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We catch up with the legendary Joe Bonar as he discusses his journey from the early days of the GameCube to developing on quirky systems like the Nokia N-Gage. Joe gives us an insider’s look into the creation of groundbreaking titles like Burnout, Tron 2.0, and Sonic Rivals. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:09 - Joe Bonar Intervie…
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#106: Redemption : "Once Upon Atari" By Howard Scott Warshaw, Book Review
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A book review for Howard Scott Warshaw's magnificant tome "Once Upon Atari: How I made Histry By Milling An Industry" See video version of this review: Redemption For a Game Maker: "Once Upon Atari" Book Review. (youtube.com) Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry: Warshaw, Howard Scott: 9780986218668: Amazon.com: Books Late nig…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #110 - 5-3-24 - “TRICKY! TRICKY! TRIC-KAYYY!!!”
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Remember when EA Sports had a modicum of success with its “EA Sports Big” arcade sports titles? Guest host Ravynne does, and she returns to play one of her favorite extreme snowboarding games in the form of SSX Tricky on the original Xbox! Join us as we bust out snowboard grinds, ollies, flips, and bails all while jamming out to vintage Run DMC!!! …
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427: Williams Electronics and Designing The Amiga with Sam Dicker - The Retro Hour EP427
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This week, we're joined by Sam Dicker, a pioneer who helped shape the sound and fury of iconic games like Defender and Sinistar. We explore his time at Williams Electronics and joining the early Amiga crew, Sam shares his stories behind the creation of game-changing sounds and making the legendary Amiga 'boing ball' demo that wowed CES in 1984. Con…
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426: Amstrad CPC with Roland Perry Pt 2: The Sinclair Takeover, Expanding the Range - The Retro Hour EP426
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We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry. This episode dives into the Sinclair acquisition, the transformation of Amstrad after incorporating the Spectrum, the expansion of the CPC line into high-end models, and a peek at some intriguing unreleased prototypes. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #109 - 4-19-24 - “First Rule of Tekken is No Eddie Gordo!!”
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Dale is putting his Ultimate Pixel Pro Championship on the line in the PS5 fighting game, Tekken 8! Chris Hoffart returns in the guest chair this week as we dare ponder the ridiculous lore and mythos of the Tekken franchise. The discussion segment this week is themed on if we are guilty of any “gaming crimes” throughout the years! Show is recorded …
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425: Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425
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Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-be-missed episode, Roland takes us from his early days tinkering with electronics in school, through the founding of Ambit International, right up to …
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424: From Harvester to Midway with Lee Jacobson - The Retro Hour EP424
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This week, we have a virtual sit-down with Lee Jacobson, the creative force behind the cult classic dark adventure game 'Harvester' and the groundbreaking 'Command Adventures: Starship' and the B-movie style 1994 FPS 'The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki', sharing behind-the-scenes tales from the early days of FPS and adventure games. Contents: 00:00 - The …
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The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell." When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "Th…
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Midwest Super Pixel Pros - 4-5-24 - “Inaugural GFBS Bowl - Virtual Gridiron Showdown”
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We return yet again to the 16-bit glory days of the Sega Genesis for the first-ever “GFBS Bowl”! Dale will be taking on Forks Sports Highway host, Monty Stensland in his throwback favorite, Joe Montana SportsTalk Football ‘93! An unprecedented trophy, and ultimate bragging rights will be on the line! All this, and we finally bust out our rollerblad…
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