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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In our latest podcast @deanswain.bsky.social , Jim Middleton @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
Are you going to be pre-ordering The A1200? Answers on a postcard to @theretroasylum.bsky.social #amiga #retrogaming
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Are you going to be pre-ordering The A1200? Answers on a postcard to @theretroasylum.bsky.social #amiga #retrogaming
Here is the Vectrex Mini prototype up close & personal. Thanks to @gamesyouloved.bsky.social #vectrex #vectrexmini
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here is the Vectrex Mini prototype up close & personal. Thanks to @gamesyouloved.bsky.social #vectrex #vectrexmini
We’ve been playing Astro Climber on the SMS. We recommend that you do the same 👍 badcomputer0.itch.io/astro-climber #sega
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’ve been playing Astro Climber on the SMS. We recommend that you do the same 👍 badcomputer0.itch.io/astro-climber #sega
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Update from FREEZE Towers...
The next 3 issues:
- FREEZE64 issue 80 - out towards the end of Nov 2025
- FREEZE-ZX issue 02 - out during Dec 2025
- FREEZE64 issue 81 - out in Jan/Feb 2026
FREEZE64.com
FREEZE64.com/FREEZE-ZX
#Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Speccy
The next 3 issues:
- FREEZE64 issue 80 - out towards the end of Nov 2025
- FREEZE-ZX issue 02 - out during Dec 2025
- FREEZE64 issue 81 - out in Jan/Feb 2026
FREEZE64.com
FREEZE64.com/FREEZE-ZX
#Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Speccy
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Update from FREEZE Towers...
The next 3 issues:
- FREEZE64 issue 80 - out towards the end of Nov 2025
- FREEZE-ZX issue 02 - out during Dec 2025
- FREEZE64 issue 81 - out in Jan/Feb 2026
FREEZE64.com
FREEZE64.com/FREEZE-ZX
#Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Speccy
The next 3 issues:
- FREEZE64 issue 80 - out towards the end of Nov 2025
- FREEZE-ZX issue 02 - out during Dec 2025
- FREEZE64 issue 81 - out in Jan/Feb 2026
FREEZE64.com
FREEZE64.com/FREEZE-ZX
#Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Speccy
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Another chance to try the Vectrex Mini prototype in the UK!!
Meet us at Crash Live, Kenilworth on Nov 15–16 to check out and play the Vectrex Mini prototype. 🕹️🔥
Meet us at Crash Live, Kenilworth on Nov 15–16 to check out and play the Vectrex Mini prototype. 🕹️🔥
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Another chance to try the Vectrex Mini prototype in the UK!!
Meet us at Crash Live, Kenilworth on Nov 15–16 to check out and play the Vectrex Mini prototype. 🕹️🔥
Meet us at Crash Live, Kenilworth on Nov 15–16 to check out and play the Vectrex Mini prototype. 🕹️🔥
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NEW POST:
I - along with folks from @theretroasylum.bsky.social - went to @retrocollective.co.uk a few weeks back.
Here's some photos from the day.
#retrogaming
www.rhyswynne.co.uk/50-before-im...
I - along with folks from @theretroasylum.bsky.social - went to @retrocollective.co.uk a few weeks back.
Here's some photos from the day.
#retrogaming
www.rhyswynne.co.uk/50-before-im...
50 before I'm 50 - Go to The Cave - Rhys Wynne
A few weeks ago (after completing the Stroud Parkrun which was incredibly hilly), I – along with a few folks from The Retro Asylum Discord – visited The Cave, a retro museum linked to the YouTube chan...
www.rhyswynne.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
NEW POST:
I - along with folks from @theretroasylum.bsky.social - went to @retrocollective.co.uk a few weeks back.
Here's some photos from the day.
#retrogaming
www.rhyswynne.co.uk/50-before-im...
I - along with folks from @theretroasylum.bsky.social - went to @retrocollective.co.uk a few weeks back.
Here's some photos from the day.
#retrogaming
www.rhyswynne.co.uk/50-before-im...
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Finnish press is talking about the Vectrex Mini! 🇫🇮
We can’t wait to see the Vectrex Mini in the Finnish Museum of Games! 🕹️
👉 Read the news: www.v2.fi/uutiset/peli...
👉 Support the Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
We can’t wait to see the Vectrex Mini in the Finnish Museum of Games! 🕹️
👉 Read the news: www.v2.fi/uutiset/peli...
👉 Support the Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Legendaarinen 80-luvun vektorikonsoli tekee paluun - joukkorahoitus kerännyt jo puoli miljoonaa euroa
Vectrex oli 1980-luvun konsolikummajainen, eikä vähiten sisäänrakennetun vektorinäyttönsä vuoksi. Laitteen harrastajapiirit ovat olleet aktiivisia jo vuosikymmenten ajan puskien faneille uusia pelej.....
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November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Finnish press is talking about the Vectrex Mini! 🇫🇮
We can’t wait to see the Vectrex Mini in the Finnish Museum of Games! 🕹️
👉 Read the news: www.v2.fi/uutiset/peli...
👉 Support the Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
We can’t wait to see the Vectrex Mini in the Finnish Museum of Games! 🕹️
👉 Read the news: www.v2.fi/uutiset/peli...
👉 Support the Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
In our latest podcast @deanswain.bsky.social , Jim Middleton @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In our latest podcast @deanswain.bsky.social , Jim Middleton @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social Jim Middleton & @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
Vectrex Mini Is Here! Interview with Vectrex Mini Project Manager David Oghia
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
https://youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social Jim Middleton & @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
Later tonight we will be chatting to David Oghia who is the man behind the #vectrex mini Kickstarter project. If you have a question for David, please do let us know. #retrogaming #vectrexmini
November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Later tonight we will be chatting to David Oghia who is the man behind the #vectrex mini Kickstarter project. If you have a question for David, please do let us know. #retrogaming #vectrexmini
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I’m off work this week, so naturally I’ve started my time off by watching my boss talking about work for a couple of hours.
(I like how my age dramatically fell during this podcast, until I ended up being 30. Clearly I need more people to talk about me on podcasts.)
(I like how my age dramatically fell during this podcast, until I ended up being 30. Clearly I need more people to talk about me on podcasts.)
On your way into work this morning? Make that journey a bit better by tuning into the latest episode of the Retro Asylum #podcast in which we celebrate 20 years of @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social being editor of @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine with an exclusive interview with the man himself. #retro
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I’m off work this week, so naturally I’ve started my time off by watching my boss talking about work for a couple of hours.
(I like how my age dramatically fell during this podcast, until I ended up being 30. Clearly I need more people to talk about me on podcasts.)
(I like how my age dramatically fell during this podcast, until I ended up being 30. Clearly I need more people to talk about me on podcasts.)
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We've uncovered the start of a previously unknown 1991 #NES Super Kick Off conversion. Built on the original Kick Off code, it features updated titles and the beginnings of an overhaul that was never finished. Check out the prototype for yourself here!
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/11/supe...
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/11/supe...
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We've uncovered the start of a previously unknown 1991 #NES Super Kick Off conversion. Built on the original Kick Off code, it features updated titles and the beginnings of an overhaul that was never finished. Check out the prototype for yourself here!
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/11/supe...
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/11/supe...
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This was fun to do. Give it a listen.
On your way into work this morning? Make that journey a bit better by tuning into the latest episode of the Retro Asylum #podcast in which we celebrate 20 years of @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social being editor of @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine with an exclusive interview with the man himself. #retro
November 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This was fun to do. Give it a listen.
On your way into work this morning? Make that journey a bit better by tuning into the latest episode of the Retro Asylum #podcast in which we celebrate 20 years of @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social being editor of @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine with an exclusive interview with the man himself. #retro
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
On your way into work this morning? Make that journey a bit better by tuning into the latest episode of the Retro Asylum #podcast in which we celebrate 20 years of @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social being editor of @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine with an exclusive interview with the man himself. #retro
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If you’re interested to know what it’s like working on a mag for 20 years you can find out by watching or listening to this.
@deanswain.bsky.social & Jim Middleton are joined by @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social to discuss Darran’s 20 years as editor at @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #retrogamer #magazine
November 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
If you’re interested to know what it’s like working on a mag for 20 years you can find out by watching or listening to this.
@deanswain.bsky.social & Jim Middleton are joined by @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social to discuss Darran’s 20 years as editor at @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #retrogamer #magazine
November 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
@deanswain.bsky.social & Jim Middleton are joined by @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social to discuss Darran’s 20 years as editor at @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #retrogamer #magazine
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Silver Bullet, #Halloween #shooter #action #arcade
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar...
nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar...
nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
September 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Silver Bullet, #Halloween #shooter #action #arcade
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar...
nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar...
nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
As Halloween edges closer, James Middleton takes a look a spooky arcade styled game called Silver Bullet published by @FlynnsArcades that has just been released for Steam & Nintendo Switch: youtu.be/UaZTxP3KLPc?... #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #steam #Halloween #retrogaming
Silver Bullet Review - Nintendo Switch & Steam
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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October 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As Halloween edges closer, James Middleton takes a look a spooky arcade styled game called Silver Bullet published by @FlynnsArcades that has just been released for Steam & Nintendo Switch: youtu.be/UaZTxP3KLPc?... #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #steam #Halloween #retrogaming
Do you like #PacMan? Do you like the #atari2600plus? If you do, you will love our review of the Atari 2600 Plus Pac Man Edition! #atari #atari2600 #atari7800 #pacman
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Hardware Review - the Atari 2600 Plus Pacman Edition
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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October 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Do you like #PacMan? Do you like the #atari2600plus? If you do, you will love our review of the Atari 2600 Plus Pac Man Edition! #atari #atari2600 #atari7800 #pacman
youtu.be/dEJI2bHcmRQ?...
youtu.be/dEJI2bHcmRQ?...
At 20:30 (GMT) tonight Jim Middleton will be live on our YouTube channel streaming some Speccy hiscore/ Arcade style games: www.youtube.com/live/ldOz-Xc... #zxspectrum #arcade #highscore #RETROGAMING
Sunday Night hang out
It's Sunday night - no need to watch Countryfile and Songs of Praise, Jim is playing a few games and going through a few of his recent pick ups.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
At 20:30 (GMT) tonight Jim Middleton will be live on our YouTube channel streaming some Speccy hiscore/ Arcade style games: www.youtube.com/live/ldOz-Xc... #zxspectrum #arcade #highscore #RETROGAMING
In our latest podcast Jim and @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social hold a vigil for @deanswain.bsky.social Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff – Hot Sauce is optional! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #donkeykong #nintendo #arcade
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
In our latest podcast Jim and @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social hold a vigil for @deanswain.bsky.social Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff – Hot Sauce is optional! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #donkeykong #nintendo #arcade
ATARI REVEALS THE INTELLIVISION SPRINT, A MODERN REVIVAL OF THE LEGENDARY 1980sINTELLIVISION: Full details at presse.plaion.com/ATARI-REVEAL... #retrogaming #atari #intellivision
October 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
ATARI REVEALS THE INTELLIVISION SPRINT, A MODERN REVIVAL OF THE LEGENDARY 1980sINTELLIVISION: Full details at presse.plaion.com/ATARI-REVEAL... #retrogaming #atari #intellivision
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Indie Retro News: Axion - A new 3D strategic game for the Amiga is in dev, high end only! www.indieretronews.com/2025/10/axio... #retrogaming #amiga #strategy
Axion - A new 3D strategic game for the Amiga is in dev, high end only!
Axion - A new 3D strategic game for the Amiga is in dev, high end only!
www.indieretronews.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Indie Retro News: Axion - A new 3D strategic game for the Amiga is in dev, high end only! www.indieretronews.com/2025/10/axio... #retrogaming #amiga #strategy
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Not sure how long I’ve owned this cab for now (it’s got to be well over a year) but I still play it every time I’m in the shed. Arcade1Up cabs have a bad reputation but I’ve got to say that I’ve got my moneys worth with this one. #arcade1up #starwars #atari #retrogaming
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Not sure how long I’ve owned this cab for now (it’s got to be well over a year) but I still play it every time I’m in the shed. Arcade1Up cabs have a bad reputation but I’ve got to say that I’ve got my moneys worth with this one. #arcade1up #starwars #atari #retrogaming
In our latest video, @deanswain.bsky.social takes a quick look at the remake of Sega Monaco GP. #arcade #sega #MonacoGP #retrogaming
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Sega Monaco GP Remake
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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October 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In our latest video, @deanswain.bsky.social takes a quick look at the remake of Sega Monaco GP. #arcade #sega #MonacoGP #retrogaming
youtu.be/-hiK2uh7hxo?...
youtu.be/-hiK2uh7hxo?...