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Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden

Amigos Retro Gaming·Hosted by Amigo Aaron, THE BRENT, Boat and Rob O'Hara·1000 episodes

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Amigos Retro Gaming is a conversational, congenial series of podcasts about the computers and consoles of your youth. Includes Amigos: Everything Amiga, ARG Presents, Sprite Castle, and Pixel Gaiden! Amigos: Everything Amiga - https://www.everythingamiga.com/ ARG Presents - http://anchor.fm/arg-presents Sprite Castle - http://podcast.robohara.com/sprite-castle/ Pixel Gaiden - https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/

Why listen

Amigos Retro Gaming Network is for listeners who want classic computers and old games discussed by people who clearly love the machines, the oddities, and the community around them. The feed mixes several recurring shows, from Amiga game reviews and arcade deep dives to ZX Spectrum, Atari, CoCo, Commodore 64, and broader retro gaming conversations. It is especially good if you enjoy loose, knowledgeable host banter, historical context, and affectionate criticism of games that are sometimes brilliant and sometimes deeply strange.

Episodes

3 hr 2 min
May 30, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 179 - Pinball And Neo Geo Talk! + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Titles

We're back for Episode 179 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Games 7:54 - Quick Questions31:22 - Patreon Song33:51- Eric's Take - Atgames Legends Pinball Micro First Impressions 1:00:30 - Catching Up2:00:58 - 6 Good Games -- 8-Bit Budget Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

1 hr 9 min
May 30, 2026
Fiendish Freddy: Evil Circus Sabotage! Amiga Review | Amigos 552

On this week's Amigos, we jump through flaming hoops and dodge flying sawblades to review Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O' Fun on the Amiga, Mindscape's chaotic 1989 multi-event classic that blends circus showmanship with murderous dark humor.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Fiendish Freddy Theme Song0:55 Development History5:01 Plot summary9:03 High Dive13:34 Juggling17:34 Flying Trapeeze21:29 Knife Throwing24:16 Tightrope Walking28:28 Human Cannonball 31:34 Here come the judges!35:32 Boat's thoughts37:00 Aaron's thoughts37:34 Listener Reviews40:38 Magazine Reviews42:11 Amiga vs. Amstrad Side by Side Comparison43:11 Super Xevious Final Version Released45:48 The Adventure of Node Zelda Homage47:44 New Amiga Web browser Amelinium50:32 Pimiga on a Trashcan Mac Pro55:19 New Commodore OS59:09 2026 Vampire 12001:01:54 New Double Dragon Transcode1:03:40 Circus Memory Banter1:07:41 Coming Up Next Week!1:09:10 Thanks to Our Supporters!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

42 min
May 27, 2026Episode 12
It's an ATARI MIDI Revolution this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT!

To many (like me), MIDI is a word I've heard for many years, but had only a vague idea of what it was. Now THE BRENT will reveal all! It's an ATARI MIDI Adventure this week on Atari Unlimited! Join Amigo Aaron and the BRENT as we learn all about the Atari ST and it's MIDI! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

50 min
May 23, 2026Episode 551
SimAnt (Amiga) Review | 1991's Most Polarizing Game? Amigos 551

On this week's Amigos, we lay down our pheromone trails and avoid the jaws of the local spider to review SimAnt on the Amiga, Will Wright’s wonderfully eccentric backyard colonization simulator.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing0:00 Be the king of the yard!1:21 Game development team3:18 Other ports3:48 Game overview5:32 In praise of the tutorial6:51 Lo-res vs. hi-res version7:20 Game mechanics9:15 In praise of tooltips10:10 Game manual11:50 Control of the ants12:19 Turn on Silly mode13:20 Perspective of the yard14:58 The animation is not spectacular16:21 Multiple game modes19:01 Boat's criticism21:40 Complexity vs other sim games22:46 The source code almost burned in a house fire24:30 Sound effects (bleugh!)25:28 Magazine reviews26:02 Will Wright on the game27:45 Magazine reviews, cont29:00 Listener reviews31:53 Amiga vs Super Nintendo side by side comparison33:30 Aaron's final thoughts34:18 Compute Gazette Correction36:02 Ecliptic - New tactical turn based RPG37:59 Arc4nerd - Arkanoid clone with deluxe packaging40:17 Roc n Rope - New JOTD Transcode41:52 Amiga Addict - Syndicate Cover Story44:15 Coming Up Next Week45:54 The absolute garbage sold in the back of Boy's Life50:00 Thanks to our Patrons!

47 min
May 20, 2026Episode 330
Resident Evil - Metal Slug 3 Review - Games You'd Rather Watch Then Play this week on ARG Presents!

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS 330! Sometimes games are better watched then attempted. These are often really hard or outside your favorite genre's. Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we review two such games. Kick back and relax as we tackle Resident Evil for the Playstation and Metal Slug 3 for the MIGHTY Neo Geo!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

52 min
May 16, 2026Episode 550
Dangerous Streets (Amiga) Review | The Game That Killed the CD32? Amigos 550

On this week's Amigos, we suffer through Dangerous Streets on the Amiga, Gremlin’s infamously broken fighting game that somehow became the pack-in face of the CD32 console launch.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 This is really the dirt worst.0:45 Multiple terrible flavors1:45 Publisher and Developer Background3:33 Throw the ECS version in the ditch3:45 Amiga's troubled history with fighting games4:58 Boat's opening take6:57 Satanic Fonzie and the rest of the cast12:52 Modes of Control13:07 How special moves work13:29 Dangerous Streets vs. other fighting games15:59 Boat's in depth thoughts21:53 Aaron's in depth thoughts26:07 Boat defends Dangerous Streets28:19 Aaron hates every part of this game31:45 Magazine Reviews33:46 Listener Reviews37:01 The DOS version is worse37:53 It's hard to find this for sale38:50 Portable Vampire II A600 Build40:24 We appear in Compute! Gazette41:31 Double Babboon Ninja44:05 Our favorite fighting games48:10 Aaron's most dangerous street50:38 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

3 hr 15 min
May 15, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 178 - Mega Cat and ZX Spectrum Talk + Gimmicky Shmup Battle - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders

We're back for Episode 178 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems - Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic Riders 12:10 - Quick Questions42:32 - Patreon Song45:02- Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip1:02:21 - Cody's Corner1:33:35 - News2:35:29 - Battle Of The Systems -Boogie Wings Vs. Mystic RidersNews notes at PixelGaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

48 min
May 13, 2026Episode 133
"O" (ZX SPECTRUM NEXT) Review | Tiny Platform Goodness OF DOOM for the ZX NEXT. Our Sinclair 134

"O" is Tiny Platform Goodness for the ZX NEXT - Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for Our Sinclair ! 👉 Was this the best platformer on the ZX NEXT? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!Grab "O" HERE! https://fusionretrogames.itch.io/o🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum #zxspectrumnext

57 min
May 9, 2026
Captain Blood (Amiga) Review | A Jean-Michel Jarre Dreamscape. Amigos 549

This week on Amigos: Everything Amiga, we dive into Captain Blood — a surreal sci-fi dreamscape packed with alien languages, a Jean-Michel Jarre soundtrack, and some of the strangest gameplay ever released on the Amiga — plus current Amiga news and more!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Hauntingly French?0:14 Jean Michele Jarre Soundtrack1:35 Development History3:38 Aaron's BBS Download4:00 Ports released on other systems4:28 Lead Platform Atari ST4:55 Boat's Initial Impressions5:37 Backstory8:30 He's a weird freak as opposed to being a guy9:16 Gameplay summary13:22 Fractal landscape discussion17:39 Alien communication discussion22:16 How far Aaron got23:07 An 8 bit game with a 16 bit coat of paint25:19 Plotting coordinates on nav computer28:21 Boat's Final Thoughts30:41 Amiga vs. ZX Spectrum Port Comparison32:17 Artist turned assembly programmer?!33:12 Alternate ST Versions33:32 Possible sequels?34:17 Americans got no novella34:38 Magazine Reviews37:04 Price at time of release37:33 eBay Price38:44 Jay Miner Memorial Library Acquired!41:52 Jail Break Arcade Port to Amiga43:27 Moon Cresta Arcade Port to Amiga44:42 Return to Blacktooth Game in Development46:52 Ami Game Jam Results Announced49:50 A1200 Maxi Delayed52:29 International Computer Club Recap53:51 Have you ever been a captain?55:54 Coming up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

35 min
May 6, 2026Episode 63
Wizard's Quest (TRS-80 Color Computer / Dragon 32) Review | Can this CoCo clone TOP Atic Atac?

Welcome to the CoCo Show 63! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week we look at another game from across the pond, in Cornwall no less! It's Wizard's Quest for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 Computer! WE SWEAR IT'S NOT ATIC ATAC! Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing #dragon32

1 hr 1 min
May 5, 2026
Sprite Castle 108 - Power Drift

Get your motor running... head out on the... rollercoaster? Get ready to floor the accelerator and hang on to the wheel as you race your kart up, down, and all around the hilly, windy courses in this week's game... POWER DRIFT!

56 min
May 1, 2026
Fright Night (Amiga) Review | A Grave Disappointment. Amigos 548

On this week's Amigos, we review Fright Night on the Amiga, a toothless and poorly designed movie tie-in that sucks the life out of its source material with clunky controls and gameplay that is (un)dead on arrival.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 What do you do when you get scared?5:00 Movie Credits11:30 Game Development15:36 Boat's Take24:00 How vampiring works30:50 Community Reviews32:45 Aaron's Take35:09 Amiga Scene News53:58 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

3 hr 2 min
Apr 30, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 177 - New Neo Geo Talk + 6 Good GBA Games

We're back for Episode 177 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good GBA Games.5:11 - Quick Questions22:00 - Patreon Song25:44- Cody's Corner - 47:55 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia1:04:44 - Catching Up2:13;26 - 6 Good GBA Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

44 min
Apr 29, 2026Episode 11
Atari Built WHAT?!?! The Lost World of Atari Adventure Centers (and the Firefox Game You Forgot!)

This week on Atari Unlimited, we explore one of Atari’s most ambitious and least remembered experiments in entertainment. During the early 1980s, Atari attempted to push beyond traditional arcades by creating immersive “Adventure Centers” — themed locations designed to blend arcade gaming, attractions, and interactive experiences into something closer to a futuristic entertainment park. These centers represented Atari’s bold vision for the future of gaming, where players wouldn’t just play games, but step into them. DEM BOYS will unpack why the Adventure Centers failed to take off, how the Firefox arcade game fits into Atari’s experimental era, and what this forgotten chapter reveals about the company’s rapid rise and fall during the golden age of arcade gaming.🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

36 min
Apr 22, 2026Episode 133
Space Harrier on ZX Spectrum: The Most Ambitious Port Ever? It's Our Sinclair 133

Sega’s legendary arcade shooter finally comes to the ZX Spectrum! In this episode we take a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and impressive 8-bit conversions ever released on the Spectrum.From its incredible sprite scaling and frantic action to the technical wizardry behind Elite’s 1986 port, we explore whether this ZX version can stand up to the mighty arcade original. 👉 Was this the best home conversion of Space Harrier? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, make sure to hit LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

40 min
Apr 18, 2026Episode 547
Celica GT Rally has more curves then a supermodel! It's Amigos: Everything Amiga 547

Hop into your Toyota Celica and put the pedal to the floor...sorta! It's Toyota Celica GT on the Amigos Everything Amiga Show!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing #amigapril

3 hr 34 min
Apr 15, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 176 - Robots vs Mutants! It's a BATTLE!

We're back for Episode 176 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems - Mutant League Hockey (Genesis) vs. Cyber Stadium Series—Base Wars (NES) 8:40 - Quick Questions39:15 - Patreon Song43:00- Tea Time With Tim - Road Trip with Vicky – Bournemouth Game Market 1:05:23 - Eric's Take - Superstation One - First Impressions1:39:40 - News2:39:40 - Battle Of The Systems - Mutant League Hockey (Genesis) vs. Cyber Stadium Series—Base Wars (NES) News Notes at pixelgaiden.com Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

1 hr 4 min
Apr 15, 2026Episode 329
Games They Said Were IMPOSSIBLE! Sweet Fightin'+2 for the ZX Spectrum & Dragon's Lair for the GBC!

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS! Sometimes games are attempted that are beyond the scope of the machine. These are often "settle for this" or "best they could do" affairs...but on RARE occasion, a GREAT developer can make MAGIC! It's Games They Said Were IMPOSSIBLE this week on ARG PRESENTS!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

42 min
Apr 10, 2026Episode 546
Drip💧Amiga’s Wettest Puzzle Game Reviewed! Amigos: Everything Amiga 546

Dive into Drip on the Amiga as we soak up its puzzling gameplay to see if it’s a splash hit or a total wash!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

36 min
Apr 8, 2026
Ask the Amigos - April 2026

Your questions, our answers!

38 min
Apr 6, 2026Episode 10
The time is right for an Adventure! It's Atari Easter Eggs on Atari Unlimited!

Happy Easter everyone! Through a totally random twist of fate, today on Atari Unlimited we'll be looking at Atari Easter Eggs...little hidden elements that appeared in game and were almost ALWAYS hidden to the publishers! We'll also look at the grand daddy of Easter Eggs, the legendary Adventure!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

45 min
Apr 4, 2026Episode 545
Mind Walker Review | The most Unique Amgia Launch Title? Amigos: Everything Amiga 545

Designed to utilize every nook and cranny of the brand new Amiga 1000, Mind Walker is a must play for every Amiga fan!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

34 min
Apr 1, 2026Episode 328
Sure, it's a STEAM POWERED computer from the 1930's, but CAN IT GAME?!? Find out on ARG PRESENTS!

This week we struggled MIGHTILY to attempt to emulate the Simpleplex 6000AE Squared, and we weren't sure if we could pull it off, but...WE GOT IT GOING! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for a trip back to 1938, on the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, as we take a wild adventure in computing that we NEVER knew existed. It's a story of one man's determination to match wits with the most brilliant minds on earth. THEN, kick back as we GAME ON THIS SUCKER! Special thanks to Tommy G and the SP8KAE2 Forums! You saved my bacon, boys!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#argpresents #Retrocomputing

3 hr 4 min
Mar 30, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 175 - Late Night Shenanigans Abound! + Battle Of The Systems - Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis)

We're back for Episode 175 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis)  9:46 - Quick Questions31:41 - Patreon Song35:15- Cody's Corner 1:03:30 - Catching Up2:17:17 - Battle Of The Systems: Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis)  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

49 min
Mar 28, 2026Episode 544
Space Gun Review - Aliens inspired Amiga Action! 🔫👾 Amigos: Everything Amiga 544

Blast into action with Space Gun on the Commodore Amiga! In this review, we compare the Amiga port of Space Gun to its arcade roots—looking at gameplay, graphics, and whether this sci-fi shooter holds up today or misses the mark.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #RetroGaming #SpaceGun #ArcadeGames

39 min
Mar 25, 2026Episode 132
Slightly Magic for the ZX Spectrum is a Dizzy-style Adventure thats EGG FREE! It's OUR SINCLAIR 132!

Welcome to Our Sinclair! What if you took the egg out of Dizzy games? We'll explore a that very thing on the ZX Spectrum this week with a look at the adventure title Slightly Magic! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

41 min
Mar 21, 2026
Minskies Furballs Review | Puyo Puyo Amiga! Amigos: Everything Amiga 543

Get ready for fuzzy chaos on the Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we take a deep dive into Minskies Furballs—a colorful and quirky 1996 puzzle game that's pure 16-bit weirdness.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

1 hr 16 min
Mar 18, 2026
Sprite Castle 107 - Toy Bizarre

Toy Bizarre by Activision (1984) is a lost C64 gem that looks similar to the original Mario Bros. platform game but adds just enough depth, action, and strategy to elevate it to a higher platform. Precent robotic toys from taking over the toy store while avoiding Hefty Helga in this classic action platform game for the Commodore 64, TOY BIZARRE!

34 min
Mar 18, 2026Episode 62
Get your 3-D Glasses ready for WARP FIGHTER 3-D! A TRS-80 Color Computer Classic on the CoCo Show!

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we get THREE DIMISIONAL up in here! Why? Because this week we look at another game from LEGENDARY programmer Steve Bjork, WARP FIGHTER 3-D for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer and Dragon Computer! SET PHASERS ON FUN!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

3 hr 36 min
Mar 15, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 174 - Nostalgia For Nostalgia and C64 Disk Collecting + 6 Good Two Player Games

We're back for Episode 174 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Two Player Games. 9:14 - Quick Questions37:44 - Patreon Song41:16- Tea Time With Tim - C64 Disk Collecting1:09:12 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia1:40:22 - News2:39:50 - 6 Good Two Player Games News Notes at Pixelgaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show. The Future Was 8 Bit. - NEW CODE!! - PixelGaiden5 for 5% off with a min spend of £20

58 min
Mar 14, 2026
Indoor Sports Review | Darts, Bowling, and a Cat by the Fireplace - Amigos: Everything Amiga 542

Step inside the pub and fire up your Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we review Indoor Sports, the quirky 1987 sports compilation featuring darts, bowling, and more!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

50 min
Mar 11, 2026Episode 9
Atari 8-Bit Computers Best Selling Games - Grapple with the IMPOSSIBLE this week on Atari Unlimited! FIXED!

FIXED EDITION!This week the boys on Atari Unlimited attempt to do the impossible - try to figure out what the best selling Atari 8-Bit Games were. We'll look at a few choice items, make a TON of guesses, and then explore a few of the games that we KNOW sold a ton! This week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

43 min
Mar 6, 2026
Transplant Retrospective - Amigos: Everything Amiga 541

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

1 hr 6 min
Mar 4, 2026Episode 327
The Games of Gremlin Graphics! We'll look at the DIZZYING HIGHS and PLAY the DIRT WORST LOWS!

Welcome to ARG PRESENTS! There's a GREMLIN in the works, and we're having a look at him! Sometimes you try to pay tribute to a GREAT developer and publisher like Gremlin...and then you bury them. It's an accident, I promise...we MIGHT have chosen poorly. It's GREMLIN GRAPHICS this week on ARG PRESENTS!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #argpresents

47 min
Mar 3, 2026
Ask the Amigos - March 2026

Time for another round of our Discord community's burning questions!

52 min
Feb 28, 2026
The Pawn Retrospective | Amigos: Everything Amiga 540

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

3 hr 13 min
Feb 28, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 173 - Battle Of The Questionable Quality Shmups: Laydock 2: Last Battle (MSX2) vs A-Jax (PC - MSDOS)

We're back for Episode 173 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Laydock 2: Last Battle (MSX2) vs A-Jax (PC - MSDOS)  16:12 - Quick Questions52:12 - Patreon Song55:46- Cody's Corner 1:13:27 - Catching Up2:22:29- Battle Of The Systems: Laydock 2: Last Battle (MSX2) vs A-Jax (PC - MSDOS)  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

40 min
Feb 25, 2026Episode 131
C is for COOKIE...on the ZX SPECTRUM! Make the worlds WORST cake THIS WEEK on OUR SINCLAIR!

Welcome to Our Sinclair! What goes into making a great cake? Flour, water, butter...bolts, tacks...FISH?!?! We'll explore a culinary nightmare on the ZX Spectrum this week with a look at the Stamper brothers early title Cookie! 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

1 hr 2 min
Feb 21, 2026Episode 539
Xtreme Racing Retrospective - Amigos: Everything Amiga 539

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

50 min
Feb 18, 2026Episode 8
Lights..Camera...ATARI! It's Atari in TV and Movies this week on ATARI UNLIMITED!

This week the boys on Atari Unlimited take a look at how Atari faired in Hollywood! We'll look at a few choice items, and then explore a few of the games that are inexorably tied to movie! This week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

3 hr 5 min
Feb 16, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 172 - Get Your DOS Gaming On With MiSTer + 6 Good Lesser-known Genesis Titles

We're back for Episode 172 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles+ Tea Time With Tim!7:01 - Quick Questions26:12 - Patreon Song29:46- Tea Time With Tim - AO486 Core On MiSTer53:33 - Eric's Take - How I Prepare For The Show1:23:48 - News2:09:19 - 6 Good Lesser-Known Genesis Titles News notes at pixelgaiden.com Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

2 hr 16 min
Feb 14, 2026Episode 538
It's the Cinemaware classic The Three Stooges! Join two stooges for the Amigos / Sprite Castle SUPERSHOW!

It's a SPRITE CASTLE / AMIGOS SUUUUUPER SHOW! Join Rob "Flack" Ohara and Amigo Aaron as we look at the Cinemaware Classic The Three Stooges! We'll talk stooge history, stooge TV, and the game on the C64 AND Amiga! Buckle up, knucklehead! This is a MASSIVE 2 HR PLUS episode!Find all of Rob "Flack" O'hara's podcasts, including Sprite Castle at : https://podcast.robohara.com/0:00:00 - 0:00:55 - Intro0:00:56 - 0:12:10 - Opening Discussion 0:12:11 - 0:16:30 - King Of The Castle0:16:31 - 0:48:47 - History Of The Three Stooges0:48:48 - 1:42:43 - The Three Stooges Game Review (Amiga and C64)1:42:44 - 1:53:30 - Memories of The Three Stooges1:53:31 - 1:54:16 - Retrorewind.ca1:54:17 - 2:02:54 - Amiga News2:02:55 - 2:09:55 - C64 News2:09:56 - 2:13:36 - Talking Smack2:13:37 - 2:16:05 - Next Weeks Games2:16:06 - 2:16:56 - Outro🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

51 min
Feb 11, 2026Episode 326
Simple but DEEP Games - Join the ARG Presents crew for Zoo Keeper and Punch-Out!

Some games look simple enough, but are as deep as a well. We'll explore such games this week on ARG Presents! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for ARG as we try out Zoo Keeper from the arcade and the NES classic Punch Out!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#argpresents #Retrocomputing

39 min
Feb 10, 2026Episode 130
WEC Le Mans - The ZX Spectrum racing game that PUTS THE PEDDLE DOWN AND THE NEEDLE IN THE RED!!

Welcome to Our Sinclair! Today we look at the slick racing title WEC Le Mans! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we educate ourselves in the ways of endurance racing. Then we have a look at the arcade original before we take on the ZX Spectrum offering. 🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#Retrocomputing #retrorotation #zxspectrum ​

51 min
Feb 7, 2026Episode 537
Wolfchild - NEVER MEANT TO BE! It's furry FURY this week on the Amigos Everything AMIGA Show 537!!

To avenge his family and save his father, one man has to WOLF UP! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we take a look at this Core platformer adventure and ponder how a genetic mishmash could better mankind!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

30 min
Jan 30, 2026
Ask the Amigos - January 2026

Time for more of our Discord community's burning questions!

2 hr 44 min
Jan 30, 2026
Pixel Gaiden - Episode 171 - New C64 Games + Intellivision Sprint Review + 6 Good Games from Your Itch.io Library

We're back for Episode 171 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games from Your Itch.io Library 10:32 - Quick Questions30:10 - Patreon Song33:39- Cody's Corner - New C64 Games46:48 - Eric's Take - Intellivision Sprint Review1:18:49 - Catching Up2:12:40- 6 Good Games from Your Itch.io Library Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at [email protected]. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

43 min
Jan 28, 2026Episode 61
Can The TRS-80 Color Computer play PINBALL?! It's PINBALL for the CoCo 3 This week on The CoCo Show!

Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT edition of the Coco Show! Today, we're looking at the newest offering from the gaming legend Nick Marentes for the TRS-80 Color Computer 3- A pinball game simply known as PINBALL! The boys know a thing or two about pinball, so it's time to put this one through it's paces! Purchase Pinball at: https://nickolasmarentes.itch.io/Support Amigathon and donate at Https://www.amigathon.comEmail: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming#trsgaming #Retrorotation#Retrocomputing

56 min
Jan 21, 2026Episode 7
It's a salute to David Crane and the birth of Activision this week on Atari Unlimited!

Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron this week as we give a special salute to gaming icon David Crane! We'll talk about his unlikely entry into programming, his meteoric rise at Atari, and the ultimate birth of the concept of third party video game development! From Dragster to Pitfall to Ghostbusters and more, we'll explore his career this week on Atari Unlimited!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosgretrogaming#atariunlimited #Retrocomputing

43 min
Jan 17, 2026Episode 536
Llamatron 2112 Retrospective | Amigos: Everything Amiga 536

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

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