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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Event: "Pubs, Programming and Panic: 40-ish Years of Shipping Games and Not Losing My Mind" Join Adrian Brown who will be sharing 30 years of games development experience, here at The Retro Collective. Taking place on Sunday 18th October. Book now: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Video: youtu.be/sIoOehM2wYI The #MiSTerFPGA Multisystem Pocket prototype is now working! See our latest update on the design and development of this and other exciting new products. #retro #retrogaming #fpga #emulation #handheld

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Join Richard Hewison for a day of Rainbird and Beyond Software memories. Richard will share his experience working for these beloved publishers as well as findings made in researching for his book "Memories of Rainbird & Beyond Software".

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Is this Amiga a sheep in wolf's clothing? Video: youtu.be/Qu_fKDdK-qY Neil inspects an A1200 tower, brings it back to life and upgrades it to see what he missed out on in the twilight era of original Amiga hardware.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Video: youtu.be/Hk8L_XE-t7I Let's continue to restore the #Commodore SX-64 in our Trash to Treasure series.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10/08/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Treat yourself to a day of vintage tech, lunch and our guest speaker Martin Wren-Hilton sharing his tales of '80s bedroom coding, Quicksilva and more, hosted at The Retro Collective in #stroud #gloucestershire Book now! #retrogaming #technology

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 06/08/2026

Now that's a classy way to compute on your ZX81

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/08/2026

The prototype Pocket PCB seen working in the prototype dock! Development of a portable #misterfpga device continues at pace. #retrogaming #gaming #fpga #retro

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 03/08/2026

Why should you visit our retro computer, console and arcade museums? Here's what our visitors think of The Retro Collective. Book a visit now at retrocollective.co.uk #stroud #gloucestershire #daysout #retro #tech #nostalgia

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 24/07/2026

16” of 16:9 with a #sony PS2 🎮 Ready for you to play this weekend at our museum.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 24/07/2026

What a Rush. The Hercules Stingray 128/3D was their version of the Voodoo Rush, a combined 3DFX and 2D video card from Q1 of 1997. It also has a stereoscopic glasses connector 👓 It wouldn’t be too long before combined 3D GPU and 2D cards were the norm for PC gamers.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 23/07/2026

Harnessing Quantum Entanglement in Computing - A clip from a fascinating talk coming to the channel soon by Hermann Hauser. Subscribe at youtube.com/@theretrocol...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 20/07/2026

Grab some bargains this Sunday as a range of retro sellers pitch up here at The Retro Collective. Lunch and access to all areas of our museums is included. Book now at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/07/2026

We like to chat on Discord. You can join us at discord.com/servers/the-...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/07/2026

What a wonderful day! Thank you to Hermann, Pamela and all of our visitors who shared such a special occasion with us. A video of the talk will be on our channel soon.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/07/2026

An exciting day for the collective and visitors today

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 16/06/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... 7 Tickets remain for what promises to be a wonderful day of tales from Acorn, ARM and beyond with Hermann Hauser at The Retro Collective. Book now!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 15/06/2026

Need a Father’s Day gift? Back in stock, two popular retro gaming titles: The Games That Weren’t by @gamesthatwerent.com and The Art of Point and Click Adventure Games. Available now at caveshop.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 09/06/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... It's a privilege to announce that our next guest speaker is Hermann Hauser on Sunday 5th July. We recommend booking now as tickets are selling quickly for this one.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 31/05/2026

Some of the wonderful machines on display at @shortcircuit.org.uk #RetroFest in Swindon today

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2026

Early Access: Patrons are enjoying a big announcement for FPGA handheld gaming fans. Join us at www.patreon.com/theretrocoll... to watch now and support what we do. #retro #gaming #retrogaming #fpga

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2026

Two more DMA Design team signatures on the Lemmings arcade cabinet thanks to Brian Watson and Steve Hammond. Thanks to everyone who joined us for Brian’s talk and a very special day.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 09/05/2026

Move over Mavis Beacon, Typing of The Dead is now playable in The Cave for all to try.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 26/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see @h0ffman.bsky.social today and enjoyed his wonderful talk on game development. Especially Thomas who came from Germany just for the day ❤️

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/04/2026

Thank you to all of our guests who visited today

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/04/2026

It's 2026 and Mastertronic is looking for new games to publish. Maybe you have what it takes...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/04/2026

We're open for retro gaming this weekend. The Retro Collective is dedicated to preserving computer, console and arcade history in a hands-on setting. Book a visit to our museums in Gloucestershire this weekend at retrocollective.co.uk #gaming #retrogaming #tech #computing #stroud

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 14/04/2026

New Video: youtu.be/RVO9L06C6fs Commodore Blew it | Test driving the restored Amiga 3000 and considering what C= got right and wrong. #amiga #retro #tech #computers #retrogaming

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 07/04/2026

An Archimedes A310 and a game of Zarch. One of the many exhibits you can try at The Retro Collective. Visit retrocollective.co.uk to book your visit #nostalgia #retro #gaming

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 21/03/2026

We’re embracing this new EV technology here at The Retro Collective

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 12/02/2026

Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a look at the latest donations made to our museums by kind visitors and viewers.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/01/2026

4 Japanese systems on display and playable to visitors at our museum. Visit retrocollective.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/01/2026

Early Access: www.patreon.com/posts/148476... Patrons are enjoying an in-depth preview of the new "Multisystem 2 Arcade" FPGA system. Support the museum and channel at patreon.com/theretrocollective and enjoy early access perks

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 08/07/2025

Event: On Sunday, 27th July Stuart Poole is our guest speaker, sharing his wealth of experience in the games industry, from Ocean to Microprose, YoYo to Namco his credits are numerous and his insights will be fascinating. Book now at www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 01/07/2025

New Video: youtu.be/8KhJ3nMFqDk Explore the secret world of Arcade Raids, where urban exploring meets vintage gaming. Hosted by Tony Temple and Oliver Moazzezi. #retrogaming #arcades #gaming #history

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2025

Event: Explore the exciting world of Arcade Raids. Discovering forgotten machines on the precipice of destruction, and salvaging them with a team of enthusiasts. Our guest speaker Tony Temple gives us an insight on Sunday 8th June. Book a ticket at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 13/05/2025

New Video: youtu.be/cOK1t19j2Vc This is Trash to Treasure...with an entire building! We're building the facilities to maintain and restore everything from a Game Boy to a Gauntlet arcade cabinet, in our quest to create the greatest retro destination we can! Watch now! #retro #retrogaming #tech

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 04/04/2025

Why not visit the Retro Collective this weekend and enjoy Jason's collection of Dev Kits! As seen in our most recent video. Book a ticket at retrocollective.co.uk #museums #daysout #tech #retro #retrogaming

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 03/04/2025

New video: The Dev Den - One Man's Retro Development Heaven youtu.be/j_W0pUh0cvk Come and see Jason in his happy place!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 21/03/2025

Early Access: Patrons of The Retro Collective are now enjoying a new Trash to Treasure series on the Acorn Atom. Join our community to support the museum and enjoy early, ad-free videos at patreon.com/theretrocoll... Thank you!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 12/03/2025

Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a Retro Tea Break with MicroProse founder John "Wild Bill" Stealey. His early years, flight experience, his first impressions of Sid Meier and the highs and lows of MicroProse. Support us at patreon.com/theretrocoll...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 08/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who bought the bundle. You’ve raised a huge £35,490 £25k was matched by a kind sponsor giving the workshop, inventory and archive project a budget of £60,490 This is more than we could have ever imagined, and plans will be scaled up and shared soon.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 07/03/2025

There's less than 24 hours remaining to get the big bundle of retro goodness at rmcretro.store/products/ret... It includes 7 whole issues of the wonderful sega-mania.com magazine! Get it while you still can, enjoy the bundle and help us to expand our museum facilities! #retro #bargain #bundle

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 06/03/2025

Print your own arcade cab in any size! Thanks to @heber-limited.bsky.social for including 3D print files and a voucher in our digital support bundle. Check out shop.Heber.co.uk Buy the bundle at rmcretro.store/products/ret...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/03/2025

As we approach the final days of our museum fundraiser a massive £32k is just about to be hit! This is possible thanks to people like @electricadventures.net who included his book and games for your enjoyment. Find out more www.electricadventures.net/ Get the bundle rmcretro.store/products/ret...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 01/03/2025

Early Access: Supporters of The Retro Collective are now enjoying a deep dive into the world of lost, abandoned and unreleased games with Frank Gasking from @gamesthatwerent.comsthatwerent Support the channel and museums to watch now at patreon.com/theretrocoll...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 25/02/2025

The museum fundraiser bundle is very close to hitting £24k Huge thanks to Lee at youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt who included an exclusive episode just for backers! Go and give Lee a sub to say thank you, and help us hit that £24k at rmcretro.store/products/retro-collective-2025-support-bundle 🙏

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