Explore every episode of the podcast Gaming Retro (news and nostalgia)
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| Remembering the arcade games of our youth | 11 Jan 2026 | 00:41:23 | |
This week, in a special edition of this retro gaming podcast, Christian Cawley chats with Gareth Kavanagh about arcade machines in the 1980s and early 1990s. In a podcast chat recorded around 10 years ago but largely forgotten, the Gaming Retro editor chats with media producer Gareth Kavanagh, who has strong memories of his time spending money in the arcades of Llandudno. | |||
| Commodore vs Commodore and RIP Arcade1Up? | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
The revived Commodore is taking legal action against the other revived Commodore and it looks like Arcade1Up is about to close. Things aren't all bad, though, as we've got a ton of new retro games, consoles, and re-releases. Your host is Christian Cawley. In this week's show:
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| Can Sonic the Hedgehog run on an Amiga? PLUS: R-Type Delta HD Boosted reviewed | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
Could you imagine playing Sonic the Hedgehog on a stock Amiga 500? One developer can, and he's set to work on it! Christian Cawley looks at this and other stories in the world of retro gaming from the past 7 days (or so) in this week's Gaming Retro Podcast. There's also a look at R-Type Delta HD Boosted on the Nintendo Switch, and some of the problems that series aficionados have notices with the port. | |||
| Acorn Archimedes classic comes to Steam, and Evercade has a Black Friday sale | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
This week's retro gaming podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley, and features a look at the RISC OS classic Exodus: The Colonization of Space, which is now in beta on Steam. There's also a look at Evercade's Black Friday discounts, the upcoming edition of Pixel Addict, and various new game and hardware releases! Shownotes
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| Another new Spectrum replica, A1200 preorders, and Steam Machine | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:32:51 | |
In this week's show, Christian Cawley explores the Spectrum Collector's Edition, celebrates the pre-orders opening on the A1200, and gets a bit too excited about the Steam Machine. Plus, a ton of retro gaming releases too! Useful links
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| Why everyone misunderstood Cannon Fodder | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
This week's podcast brings you a look at the latest retro gaming news, with everything from new Atari 50 DLC to the eyesore that is the Super Pocket Capcom special Kith edition. Seriously, don't look at it. The main feature this week is an appraisal of Cannon Fodder's anti-war message. Yes, it's there, it's not buried too far, and it's pretty sobering, actually. Useful links
Support our Patreon, and get email updates every week in our free newsletter. Subscribe to our podcast You can find the podcast on Spotify and the following services: …and I'm adding new podcast places as and when requested. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and appreciative rating on Apple Podcasts. This helps me to reach more listeners and expand the scope of the show. Let me know if you have left a review, and I might read it out on the show… | |||
| System 3 turns 43: Remembering Vendetta on the C64 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:24:49 | |
This week, some thoughts on System 3’s Vendetta, as the company celebrates its 43rd anniversary. While contemporaries folded or ended up swallowed by bigger publishers, System 3 has managed to remain independent. That’s quite an achievement. I also look at the new set of newly updated and DRM-free titles on GOG.com. PLUS: a look at some upcoming hardware and game releases. Shownotes
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| The A1200 has been unveiled -- it's an Amiga revival! | 26 Oct 2025 | 00:22:43 | |
This week's Gaming Retro podcast looks in-depth at the news of the upcoming A1200, an Amiga replica from Retro Games Ltd and PLAION. Also, THEC64 Mini Black Edition, new mini arcade systems from PIKO and Coleco, and the Mangmi Air X, which delivers Hall effect thumbsticks for under $80! Shownotes
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| Championship Manager 97/98 gets modern update! | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:29:53 | |
This week's podcast is a retro gaming news avalanche, but the biggest news is undoubtedly the fan-produced update to Championship Manager 97/98. Shownotes
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| Everything I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:29:20 | |
This week's show recalls the hardware and games I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool. Arcade machines, rare computers, and very famous game developers... | |||
| Raspberry Pi 500+ gives retro computing a boost | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:26:04 | |
In this week's show, we're having a look at the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the all-in-one desktop computer that suits retro computing fans perfectly. Along with the latest retro gaming news, there's also a look ahead to the PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 event -- which I'm really looking forward to!
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| Stoo Cambridge on Battle Ball, Sensible Software, and UrbX Warriors | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:57:17 | |
This week's podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with our guest, the digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He's here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video gaming industry, he has plenty to talk about! Stoo tells me about his first game, his contribution to Mega-lo-Mania, and he shares an update on the progress of UrbX Warriors. Big thanks to Stoo for joining me!
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| Grant Sinclair tells us about the GamerCard | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:42:55 | |
This week's podcast welcomes a special guest: Grant Sinclair is here to tell us all about the GamerCard, the upcoming Raspberry Pi Zero-based handheld gaming system. Announced earlier in the summer, the GamerCard is the brainchild of Grant Sinclair, an innovator and nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair. I chatted with Grant this week to learn more about the GamerCard, an upcoming Raspberry Pi Zero 2W-based gaming handheld, suitable for retro gaming, retro-style indie gaming, and development. You can learn more about the GamerCard at Grant Sinclair's website, www.grantsinclair.com Also in this week's show: | |||
| New Commodore 64 enters production, and Vectrex Mini gets special edition | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:28:36 | |
It's been a massive week for retro gaming hardware news. Away from the churn of Chinese Android-based handhelds, we've got news of the new Commodore 64 hitting the production lines, a special edition for the Vectex Mini, and the Atari Gamestation Pro Portable confirmed for a 2025 release! Christian Cawley guides you through the latest news on these devices, along with a host of new and upcoming retro game releases. Shownotes https://gamingretro.co.uk/commodore-shares-new-c64-ultimate-progress/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-upgrades-graphics-and-playability/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/under-the-radar-80s-classics-come-to-xbox-in-the-attic-archive/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/lara-croft-goes-open-source-with-new-tomb-raider-preservation-projects/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/old-school-rally-gets-the-green-light-for-physical-editions/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/destroy-mechanoids-n64-game-forsaken-64-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/superhuman-arcade-sports-game-mach-breakers-joins-arcade-archives/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-vectrex-is-back-smaller-than-ever-kickstarter-details/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/looks-like-the-atari-gamestation-go-portable-will-finally-be-released/ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, and support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro. | |||
| New FPGA Game Boy and Super Micro Keychain consoles | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:30:58 | |
This week's show looks at the latest top retro gaming releases and a look at some unmissable merchandise. Plus, there's a new FPGA Game Boy console currently crowdfunding, and a bunch of new keychain consoles from Evercade makers Blaze Entertainment. Shownotes | |||
| Does a retro-heavy Gamescom signal the end of AAA gaming? | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:29:27 | |
This week, Christian Cawley takes a look at the most retro-heavy Gamescom ever, along with some brand-new retro gaming releases and announcements. Our weekly podcast is a 30 minute-exploration of new retro gaming information, in a world where the retro titles somehow just keep coming. Whether retro hardware or retro games for new and old systems, it's somehow squeezed into this unmissable downloadable digest available every Monday. Retro game industry latest:
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| Has the FMV genre been revived? | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
Full-motion video games have had a bad rap over the years, but they seem to be slowly garnering a new audience, as the technology finally catches up with their ambition. This week, I look at the news that Playdate title Blippo+ is coming to PC and consoles, while looking back at the title that I think reinvigorated FMVs, 2015's Contradiction, by Tim Follin. Shownotes There's also a look at some other new retro video game release news: RetroArch in development for accelerated Amigas 29 years later, Settlers II finally gets Amiga release R-Type Delta returns with a physical HD re-release NAMCO’s unique arcade racer Aqua Jet comes to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Toaplan Arcade classics now on Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation Give Dono’s Tale some love to unlock stretch goals on Kickstarter Project X: Light Years brings classic Amiga shooter to Steam A look at Contradiction, the FMV by Tim Follin You can support Gaming Retro by contributing on the website, or joining our Patreon. | |||
| Could we see a new Amiga? | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
In this week's podcast, Christian Cawley discusses rumours concerning a new Amiga, and looks at some key retro gaming releases and merchandise. He also recalls some excellent two player games on the Amiga. Shownotes Main stories: New retro games:
Retro hardware and merch: Main feature: Thank you for listening! Gaming Retro is hosted at www.gamingretro.co.uk, updated daily, and has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro. | |||
| Commodore revival and Steamunlocked concerns | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:29:13 | |
In the first in a new series of podcasts, Christian Cawley discusses the Commodore vs Commodore situation, the new C64 Mini Black Edition, and looks at some recent retro game releases. He also explores the controversy and risks surrounding Steamunlocked. Links Main stories: New games:
Thank you for listening! Gaming Retro is hosted at www.gamingretro.co.uk, updated daily, and has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro. | |||