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The Retro Asylum

@theretroasylum.bsky.social
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The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. 'World's Best Podcast'- NME Award 2016. Established October 2011. retroasylum.com

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 6h
The Retro Asylum podcast is now 15 years old! To help celebrate this milestone @deanswain.bsky.social was kindly invited onto the Flashback podcast to talk about the show and its history. You can listen at open.spotify.com/episode/1rYW... #podcast
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Lifeforce - 1980's scrolling shooter by Konami for arcades gets an Amiga port via TjLaZer www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/life... #amiga #retrogaming #gaming #games
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Catch yourself some #retrogaming goodness with @theretroasylum.bsky.social #podcast Available at retroasylum.com and wherever you download your podcasts from! Also available on youtube.com/@theretroasylu…
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The Retro Hunter @theretrohunter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
NEW IN DICK TRACY BY PLAYMATES 1990 Whether you like loose or MOC, I’ve got you covered with this awesome set. Only missing the infamous “The Blank” figure from a complete set. #retroshop #retrotoys #toys #leighonsea #southend #rayleigh #hadleigh #benfleet #essex #dicktracy #playmates
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Alleyway ZX - Block-breaking 1989 handheld game comes over to the ZX Spectrum www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/alle... #retrogaming #gaming #games #zxspectrum
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Indie Retro News: WONDERBOY - 1986 arcade classic gets an Amiga and Sega Mega Drive port www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/wond... #retrogaming #amiga #arcade @c64cade.com
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
And our very own Mark Bylund is there visiting 👍
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Vectrex @vectrexofficial.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Vectrex & Vectrex Mini booth is all set for Portland Retro Gaming Expo! See you there! 🕹️ 📍 Portland, OR 📅 October 9–11 #PRGE
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
And some footage of the box…
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Our roving reporter Mark Bylund is at the Portland Gaming Expo and has been playing the recently announced THE 800 XL by Retro Games Ltd/Plaion/Atari. #atari #8bit #computer #retrogaming #the800xl
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Jim Middleton & Chris O’Regan venture up north to visit Play Expo Blackpool which celebrates it’s 16th year whilst @deanswain.bsky.social chat’s with YouTuber @kimjustice.bsky.social about her latest book “The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story”. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/...
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Tiny Pixel Adventure - A classic pixel retro game that will captivate you for the Amiga! [UPDATE] www.indieretronews.com/2024/11/tiny... #retrogaming #gaming #games
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Cheers mate, means a lot 👍👍👍
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We got the news before the video went live. We’ve been around since 2011 and you’ve even been on our cover, in RA you should trust 👍
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Centipede - Atari's 1980 classic is getting an Arcade to Commodore Amiga port via Acidbottle www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/cent... #retrogaming #gaming #arcade #amiga
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Come on Darren, you know that we don’t tell porkies 😜
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Double Dragon - A classic 1980's beat 'em up but with a twist! (PC) www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/doub... #retrogaming #PC #pcgaming #arcade #games
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Our fiends over @plaion.bsky.social have announced THE 800XL, a faithful recreation of Atari's bestselling 8-bit home computer! Full-size mechanical keyboard, cartridge slot, HDMI output and 25 built-in games. #THE800XL #Atari #Retro #8Bit
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Have you ever wondered what a more arcade accurate version of of Robocop would look like on the #zxspectrum? Well Kirby2000 is working on a mod of the original game to see if it is possible: spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewt... #robocop
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Some crazy stuff being developed on the Vectrex thanks to Jason Kopp’s UVMC2 cartridge. This is Vector Burner by Fabio Giampietro and it looks amazing! #vectrex #retrogaming #arcade
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Kim Justice @kimjustice.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thanks guys :) lovely chatting. The Essex is thoroughly strong in this one.
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It was a pleasure Kim! Great to see that the book is already funded 👍👍👍
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Kim Justice @kimjustice.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Here's me chatting about the Rubber-Keyed Wonder book with the awesome @deanswain.bsky.social over at @theretroasylum.bsky.social - a jolly good talk. Cheers guys! The Kickstarter for the book's doing jolly good too! Not even 48 hours gone and the goal is nearly doubled.
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Ash - A lovely looking Amiga platformer based on the Norwegian folk tales of Askeladden is teased www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/ash-... #amiga #commodoreamiga #retrogaming #gaming #games
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Earlier this week our very own @deanswain.bsky.social interviewed YouTuber @kimjustice.bsky.social about the forthcoming book “The Rubber Keyed Wonder: The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story” which is currently on Kickstarter. youtu.be/cBuM-SHPYEg?... #zxspectrum
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The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story - Interview with Kim Justice
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Indie Retro News: Shadows of Belial - A stunning new game for your ZX Spectrum 128k by RetroWorks www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/shad... #retrogaming #gaming #zxspectrum
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yes do let us know what you thought of Ashes To Ashes once you’ve watch he’s it 👍
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Indie Retro News: MAGIC 2 : The tech world - A new 48k ZX Spectrum platformer from Mansoft www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/magi... #retrogaming #gaming #games #zxspectrum
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
IndieRetroNews : Ruote Fumanti (Smoking Wheels) - A rather cool little racer for the Commodore 64 by charger0277 #retrogaming #gaming #c64 #arcade #indieretronews @c64cade.com
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Are you commuting today? If so why not tune into the latest episode of The Retro Asylum #podcast where we speak to Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge of Brazen Game play about their new game UrbX Warriors; The Lost City. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Here is the video version of our latest podcast episode in which we talk to Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge out their latest project, UrbX Warriors The Lost City: youtu.be/JkoQi6C5wPA?...
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The Retro Asylum Podcast Episode 375 - Brazen Gameplay Interview
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Chris O’Regan & Jim Middleton discuss PAX West and the Recent Evercade Community Day where we got hands on with the new Nexus handheld before talking to industry legends Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge about their new game UrbX Warriors: 16Bit Edition. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Glowing vectors coming the Vectrex core on the MiSTer soon. More details at misterfpga.org/viewtopic.ph... #vectrex #vectors #MiSTerFPGA
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Indie Retro News: Foxy's Run - A family friendly platformer in dev for the Amiga by Vairn [UPDATE] www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/foxy... #retrogaming #gaming #amiga #games
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Chris and Mads return with a look at a huge budget point and click adventure game from way back in 1996 – Toonstruck with Christopher Lloyd as a playable character. traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming #dos #pointanclick
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Indie Retro News: Mega Darkula - A high quality Amstrad and PC game is coming to the Sega Mega Drive (+Demo) www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/mega... #retrogaming #gaming #games #indieretronews
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Glad that you enjoyed it mate. We should have another episode out in a few days time 👍
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timsurman.bsky.social @timsurman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Just finished listening on route to first job today. Lots of pausing from me and joining in, as usual 🤣. Bit of a rubbish sad weekend, so thank you for taking my mind off that and giving me a laugh.
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In the latest episode of @theretroasylum.bsky.social podcast we talk about the Commodore 77, the Vectrex Mini, the KS3 spectrum Next, the A1200 and a whole lot more! traffic.libsyn.com/retroasylum/... #retrogaming
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Here is the video version of our latest episode! We talk about the Commodore 77, the Vectrex Mini, the KS3 spectrum Next, the A1200 and a whole lot more! youtu.be/Xc0tYvIiTN8?... #retrogaming
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Retro Asylum Episode 373: Incoming Attack!_
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I rarely do hardware reviews or news anymore. This is important for ZX Spectrum Next supporters! www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe... "It is time for you to fill in the survey with your address we're going to ship to". #retrogaming #zxspectrum
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Update 30: It is SURVEY TIME! (Read through carefully! Very important!) · ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3
First of all, a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the backers for their unwavering support to the project and all our team members that helped us see this through to the end. It was a long road, and we are o...
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Flynn's Arcade @flynnsarcade.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Boardwalk Builders #strategy #Building #simulator #Management www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar... #Release 24th Sept (25% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #NintendoSwitch2 #pixelart #indiegame
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Indie Retro News: Malasombra - This NES title by 4mhz looks fantastic and is still available to buy! www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/mala... #retrogaming #gaming #games
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Indie Retro News: TetrISO - Tetris meets isometric puzzle strategy in this new C64 game by Roman Werner www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/tetr... #c64 #retrogaming #gaming #games @c64cade.com
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EGVroom @egvroom.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
New game has a name -> ZERO ZERO is a Mode 7 racer for the #GameBoy 💨 #indieDev #retrogaming #GBStudio #GBDK2020
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social takes a look at Sinitrex, an unofficial arcade conversion of Sinistar! #vectrex #sinistar #arcade #retrogaming youtu.be/gVot06p80mE?...
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Sinitrex - Unnofficial Sinistar arcade conversion for the Vectrex
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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Very impressed with how MiSTer core developer Videodr0me has got his vector arcade cores looking on a normal CRT. #vector #retrogaming #arcade #MiSTerFPGA #sega
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Indie Retro News: Rogul - An acclaimed Hack'n'Slash Roguelike for the Atari ST/STE by Krzysztof and team www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/rogu... #retrogaming #gaming #games #atari #atarist
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Darren Doyle (Greyfox Books) @greyfoxbooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
⭐️Coin-Op: The Arcade Guide Book⭐️ 300 pages, Full colour, gatefolds, & in 11"x 8" Annual sized hardback book. For fans of Classic Arcade Games across 7 arcade genres Buy it: tinyurl.com/4u7pzf5c go back 2 #1980s #1990s of the golden era of arcades #BookBoost #Retro #taito #BookRecommendations
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IndieRetroNews @indieretronews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Indie Retro News: Nelumbo - Amiga Lotus is getting a PC modernization via Almost There Games www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/nelu... #retrogaming #gaming #pcgaming #amiga
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