The Retro Asylum
@theretroasylum.bsky.social
The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. 'World's Best Podcast'- NME Award 2016. Established October 2011.
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The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming #christmas2025 #secretsanta
@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social recently bought the Quickshot II USB joystick from Retro Games LTD and has done a short video with his verdict on it: youtu.be/hgAVi0_uCYo?... #joystick #usb #retrogaming
Quickshot II USB joystick review
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February 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social recently bought the Quickshot II USB joystick from Retro Games LTD and has done a short video with his verdict on it: youtu.be/hgAVi0_uCYo?... #joystick #usb #retrogaming
Over on our YouTube channel @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social reviews the Ernest Evan’s Collection which is a trilogy of games that were originally released on the Mega/Sega CD and has just been released for modern systems: youtu.be/YgZWIvDZiVY?... #sega #retrogaming
Retro Asylum Game Review - Earnest Evans Collection
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February 2, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Over on our YouTube channel @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social reviews the Ernest Evan’s Collection which is a trilogy of games that were originally released on the Mega/Sega CD and has just been released for modern systems: youtu.be/YgZWIvDZiVY?... #sega #retrogaming
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Less than 24 hours after launching on Crowd Supply, PicoIDE has doubled its goal. I’m overwhelmed (in a good way) by the response! Thank you so much to everyone that has backed the project so far. www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
PicoIDE
An open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator for vintage computers
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January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Less than 24 hours after launching on Crowd Supply, PicoIDE has doubled its goal. I’m overwhelmed (in a good way) by the response! Thank you so much to everyone that has backed the project so far. www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
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Indie Retro News: Lemmings Reloaded - This enhanced versions of a classic looks awesome for the C64 (WIP) www.indieretronews.com/2026/01/lemm... #retrogaming #c64 #games
January 31, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Indie Retro News: Lemmings Reloaded - This enhanced versions of a classic looks awesome for the C64 (WIP) www.indieretronews.com/2026/01/lemm... #retrogaming #c64 #games
If you own a #zxspectrum and haven’t played Go Go BunnyGun yet, do yourself a favour and get it: ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun #retrogaming
Go-Go BunnyGun by Joefish
A bold and colourful new shoot-'em-up for the 48K Sinclair Spectrum, from Ionian Games
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January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
If you own a #zxspectrum and haven’t played Go Go BunnyGun yet, do yourself a favour and get it: ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun #retrogaming
Tonight over on the Retro Asylum YouTube channel around 20:30 GMT, Jim will be doing a live stream. Games included will be Harmful Park on the PlayStation, Bubble Back on the ZX Spectrum plus a few Sega SG1000 titles. youtube.com/@theretroasy...
#retrogaming
#retrogaming
January 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Tonight over on the Retro Asylum YouTube channel around 20:30 GMT, Jim will be doing a live stream. Games included will be Harmful Park on the PlayStation, Bubble Back on the ZX Spectrum plus a few Sega SG1000 titles. youtube.com/@theretroasy...
#retrogaming
#retrogaming
Our resident Cockney has gone and bought a little project for him to tinker with over the next few months. Do you remember the Tomy Omnibot from 1984? youtu.be/MX5EFSLgvBI?...
#VintageToys #tomyomnibot #omnibot #robot
#VintageToys #tomyomnibot #omnibot #robot
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Our resident Cockney has gone and bought a little project for him to tinker with over the next few months. Do you remember the Tomy Omnibot from 1984? youtu.be/MX5EFSLgvBI?...
#VintageToys #tomyomnibot #omnibot #robot
#VintageToys #tomyomnibot #omnibot #robot
A friendly reminder that the launch sale for the C64 Ultimate ends today so if you want to save $50 then you had best get in quick: www.commodore.net/category/all...
And no, we are not on commission from the new Commodore guys. 👍 #c64 #commodore64 #retrogaming #8bit
And no, we are not on commission from the new Commodore guys. 👍 #c64 #commodore64 #retrogaming #8bit
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A friendly reminder that the launch sale for the C64 Ultimate ends today so if you want to save $50 then you had best get in quick: www.commodore.net/category/all...
And no, we are not on commission from the new Commodore guys. 👍 #c64 #commodore64 #retrogaming #8bit
And no, we are not on commission from the new Commodore guys. 👍 #c64 #commodore64 #retrogaming #8bit
More Atari Lynx love, this time in the form of Xybots, the only released console conversion of the Atari coin op that started life as a sequel to Gauntlet. #atarilynx #atari #arcade #xybots
December 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
More Atari Lynx love, this time in the form of Xybots, the only released console conversion of the Atari coin op that started life as a sequel to Gauntlet. #atarilynx #atari #arcade #xybots
Over the Christmas period we often find ourselves revisiting the classic handheld consoles. Today we played Pacland on the Atari Lynx. Our unit has a BennVenn screen fitted in it. #atarilynx #retrogaming
December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Over the Christmas period we often find ourselves revisiting the classic handheld consoles. Today we played Pacland on the Atari Lynx. Our unit has a BennVenn screen fitted in it. #atarilynx #retrogaming
Not listened or watched our latest episode yet? Here is a short clip on what you are missing: youtu.be/Z0z0e4QPrJA?...
#RETROGAMING #podcast #8bit #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore64 #c64
#RETROGAMING #podcast #8bit #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore64 #c64
Secret Santa! What did Kingy get?
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December 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Not listened or watched our latest episode yet? Here is a short clip on what you are missing: youtu.be/Z0z0e4QPrJA?...
#RETROGAMING #podcast #8bit #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore64 #c64
#RETROGAMING #podcast #8bit #ZXSpectrum #amstradcpc #commodore64 #c64
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Please enjoy another Christmas blog - MOLED WINE: THE WARMING TALE OF GREMLIN GRAPHICS’ UNLIKELY CHRISTMAS HERO
Read here: www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/m...
Thanks to Will Freeman for the words ✍️
Grab a copy of our book - A Gremlin in the Works: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#christmas
Read here: www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/m...
Thanks to Will Freeman for the words ✍️
Grab a copy of our book - A Gremlin in the Works: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Please enjoy another Christmas blog - MOLED WINE: THE WARMING TALE OF GREMLIN GRAPHICS’ UNLIKELY CHRISTMAS HERO
Read here: www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/m...
Thanks to Will Freeman for the words ✍️
Grab a copy of our book - A Gremlin in the Works: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#christmas
Read here: www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/m...
Thanks to Will Freeman for the words ✍️
Grab a copy of our book - A Gremlin in the Works: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#christmas
The best Christmas card that we received this year was from our good friend Laurence Bennion of www.blacklighter.co.uk who makes the brilliant UV overlays for the Vectrex. You can checkout his Facebook page at facebook.com/laurence.ben... Merry Christmas Laurence! #vectrex #retrogaming
December 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The best Christmas card that we received this year was from our good friend Laurence Bennion of www.blacklighter.co.uk who makes the brilliant UV overlays for the Vectrex. You can checkout his Facebook page at facebook.com/laurence.ben... Merry Christmas Laurence! #vectrex #retrogaming
Today, @plaion.bsky.social officially launches the Intellivision Sprint across Europe. The Intellivision Sprint is available to buy from www.plaionreplai.com/en-gb/pages/... priced at £99.99. Checkout the launch trailer: youtu.be/na6KVvxakMs #retrogaming
INTELLIVISION SPRINT | Launch Trailer
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December 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Today, @plaion.bsky.social officially launches the Intellivision Sprint across Europe. The Intellivision Sprint is available to buy from www.plaionreplai.com/en-gb/pages/... priced at £99.99. Checkout the launch trailer: youtu.be/na6KVvxakMs #retrogaming
The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming #christmas2025 #secretsanta
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming #christmas2025 #secretsanta
In 1989 the BBC interviewed kids at the ECTS show for a documentary about video game addiction. One of those kids was our very own @deanswain.bsky.social Can you spot him in this clip? #retrogaming #addiction #bbc
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In 1989 the BBC interviewed kids at the ECTS show for a documentary about video game addiction. One of those kids was our very own @deanswain.bsky.social Can you spot him in this clip? #retrogaming #addiction #bbc
Over on our YouTube channel, we take a look at the unreleased arcade version of LED Storm: youtu.be/7BX6Hs_a1ik?... #retrogaming #arcade #capcom
LED Storm Rally 2011 (Unreleased Arcade Version)
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December 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Over on our YouTube channel, we take a look at the unreleased arcade version of LED Storm: youtu.be/7BX6Hs_a1ik?... #retrogaming #arcade #capcom
Later tonight @wisemidds will be hosting a live Christmas special over on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to join him as he plays Moley Christmas, Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams and more!
www.youtube.com/live/brqRokr...
#Christmas #retrogaming #Livestre #zxspectrum #sega
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#Christmas #retrogaming #Livestre #zxspectrum #sega
Sunday Night hang out
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December 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Later tonight @wisemidds will be hosting a live Christmas special over on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to join him as he plays Moley Christmas, Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams and more!
www.youtube.com/live/brqRokr...
#Christmas #retrogaming #Livestre #zxspectrum #sega
www.youtube.com/live/brqRokr...
#Christmas #retrogaming #Livestre #zxspectrum #sega
It’s all for charity mate! Midnight Brew Games is donating their full #zxspectrum digital catalogue to the Movember Charity for the rest of the year. Plus a further 16 games have been added, making a total of 64 great ZX indie games for £16. ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It’s all for charity mate! Midnight Brew Games is donating their full #zxspectrum digital catalogue to the Movember Charity for the rest of the year. Plus a further 16 games have been added, making a total of 64 great ZX indie games for £16. ko-fi.com/s/1bbc65e2e2
Protector is a 2003 Vectrex release by Alex Herbert and it is a very nice Defender clone. Just like Defender, it takes a while to get used to the control system (or we might just be a bit rubbish at it) however there’s no doubt that it’s a great game! #vectrex #retrogaming
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Protector is a 2003 Vectrex release by Alex Herbert and it is a very nice Defender clone. Just like Defender, it takes a while to get used to the control system (or we might just be a bit rubbish at it) however there’s no doubt that it’s a great game! #vectrex #retrogaming
You can’t beat the nostalgic noise of a few arcades running at the same time. #arcade #retrogaming #ambiance
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You can’t beat the nostalgic noise of a few arcades running at the same time. #arcade #retrogaming #ambiance
Released in 2016 by TutsTronix (aka Kristof Tuts) Vector Patrol is an unofficial conversion of Irem’s Moon Patrol. It’s a real showcase for the Vectrex & is highly recommended 👍 #vectrex #homebrew #RetroGaming
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Released in 2016 by TutsTronix (aka Kristof Tuts) Vector Patrol is an unofficial conversion of Irem’s Moon Patrol. It’s a real showcase for the Vectrex & is highly recommended 👍 #vectrex #homebrew #RetroGaming
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Your support has been amazing!! We’re so grateful that we switched the last stretch goal to dollars, unlocking a New Game for the Vectrex Mini. 🕹️
💡 Which type of game would you love to see for the new title?
💡 Which type of game would you love to see for the new title?
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Your support has been amazing!! We’re so grateful that we switched the last stretch goal to dollars, unlocking a New Game for the Vectrex Mini. 🕹️
💡 Which type of game would you love to see for the new title?
💡 Which type of game would you love to see for the new title?