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
Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0
15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?
Story Link: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/
29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below
35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer
Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m3kj8d/what_happened_to_the_ultimate_apple_gs_mark_twain/
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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Who Owns Commodore & Outrunning The Stig - This Week In Retro 225
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Back with a longer than usual show this week but we have three great topics to get into. Can Commodore really be saved? The last "format" magazine closes. Finally, did you know that Ben Collins (once Top Gear's Stig) is an old school gamer? He took a shot at an Outrun record.
00:00 - Show Opening
03:04 - That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie, and With Crowdfunding, Even Death May Die
Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN8r4LRcOXc&t=1s
Additional Link 1: https://www.svb.com/startup-insights/raising-capital/how-to-find-the-right-angel-investors/
Additional Link 2: https://www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/exempt-offerings/frequently-asked-questions-about-exempt-offerings
36:21 - No Magazines? Ask Your Newsagent!
Story Link: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/linux-format-magazine-closes
54:42 - Housekeeping
56:11 - Outrunning The Stig
Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0wVVp_lq9Q and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq6CH5uKXDc
01:11:37 - Community Question of the Week
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