Ask the Amigos - March 2024

We're back for Episode 128! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems: R.B.I. Baseball (NES) vs Great Baseball (SMS) 8:00 - Quick Questions 26:16 - Patreon Song 30:30 - Eric's Take - Path Not Taken 53:05 -  Cody's Corner 1:38:26 - News 2:25:20 - Battle Of The Systems: R.B.I. Baseball (NES) vs Great Baseball (SMS) News -     (Cody) Sams Journey on NES is out! https://www.knightsofbytes.games/samsjourney/nes#buy  (Eric) - "Tap To Play" NFC Tags Give MiSTer FPGA A Much-Needed Physical Connection - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/tap-to-play-nfc-tags-give-mister-fpga-a-much-needed-physical-connection  (Cody) Harharagon for the C64 - https://www.indieretronews.com/2024/03/harharagon-another-fabulous-commodore.html#more  (Eric) New ROM Hack Makes One Of The Best Pinball Games Even Better - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/new-rom-hack-makes-one-of-the-best-pinball-games-even-better  (Cody) Good Kniight C64 https://psytronik.itch.io/good-kniight  (Eric) - 8BitDo’s latest retro keyboard is an ode to the Commodore 64 - https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/28/24113566/8bitdo-commodore-64-retro-mechanical-keyboard-specs-release-date-price-features    (Cody) You can still buy Ice Cold Beer! https://avscompanies.com/product/retro-arcade-ice-cold-beer  (Cody) Orb of Aeternum by Johan Peitz https://johanpeitz.itch.io/orb-of-aeternum  (Eric) - A physical Balatro deck exists - https://www.pcgamesn.com/balatro/physical-deck  (Eric) - Void Bastards is rustling up a space-western sequel    - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/well-toot-my-lizards-void-bastards-is-rustling-up-a-space-western-sequel  (Cody)) Handheld Pinball....how?  https://retrododo.com/flipongo/  (Eric) - Dwarf Fortress Game Devs Reveal What’s Next For Them After The Game’s Sudden Success - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dwarf-fortress-game-devs-reveal-whats-next-for-them-after-the-games-sudden-success/1100-6522418/  (Cody) New Mario Kart...or not? https://retrododo.com/lego-mario-kart/  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/demons-of-asteborg-is-being-remade-for-gba-and-neo-geo  (Cody) Hows Atari Doing? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/04/ataris-retro-racer-neosprint-roars-its-way-onto-pc-and-consoles-this-summer  (Cody) https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/new-book-seeing-red-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-nintendos-virtual-boy  (Cody) The ATARI 400 Mini is out.  (Cody) Tiny Tires! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/tiny-tires-is-the-micro-machines-successor-weve-always-wanted  (Cody) Didn’t know this Neo Geo Game existed... https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/neo-geo-medieval-casino-title-knights-chance-is-getting-a-new-physical-release  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, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, 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, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Andrew, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10% --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

It's ZX Spectrum time once again on this weeks OUR SINCLAIR! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we TEST OUR MIGHT with a UK legend in Geoff Capes Strong Man! After we talk about what made Geoff a household name, we'll have a look at this event based Strong Man competition. So grab a protein shake...we need a spotter as we do some heavy lifting this week! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

Rainbow Islands offered the closest thing to an arcade-perfect experience on the Amiga, and continues to be popular in the UK. Why no love stateside? Find out on this week's episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga! 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:08 Rainbow Islands Review 53:50 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs! 55:00 Amiga News Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast 🔗 Get social! Twitter: @amigosretro Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming Amigos: 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! Thanks to our sponsors! RetroRewind.ca - Retro Computing Goodness! Amiga Addict - Britain’s best-selling Amiga Magazine! #Amiga #Retrocomputing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

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This week on ARG Presents, the boys have a go at the RARE Exidy Sorcerer Computer! This is another obscure machine, but with the backing of a successful computer chain and a great arcade manufacturer, what went wrong? We'll learn a bit of history, and try a few games as well! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we try out ASTRO ATTACKER and Arrows and Alleys! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogaming --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

This week on Amigos Everything Amiga Show, we hop in our F1 SPEED MACHINE as we hit the track on Team 17's F17 Challenge. Join John "Boatofcar" Shawler and Amigo Aaron in the drivers seat as we travel the world looking for that sacred pole position! 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast 🔗 Get social! Twitter: @amigosretro Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming Amigos: 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! Thanks to our sponsors! RetroRewind.ca - Retro Computing Goodness! Amiga Addict - Britain’s best-selling Amiga Magazine! #Amiga #Retrocomputing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

We're back for Episode 127! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Arcade Exclusives   Episode Guide 7:00 - Quick Questions 27:40 - Patreon 33:22 - Cody's Corner - Yeti Mountain 57:06 - Gameshow 1:13:23 - Catching Up 2:43:44- 6 Good Arcade Exclusives   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, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, 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, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10% --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

Let's get rich with the Bonanza Bros! Join the REAL BROS as we take a look at this port of the arcade classic for the Atari ST! Is it truly a BONANZA, or is it more along the lines of Top BANANA! Find out! 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support The Atari ST Show and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

Get ready to rumble with the latest entry in the legendary Final Fight series, Final Fight Enhanced - 2024's most explosive Amiga release! Developer Brick Nash has upgraded the 1991 Amiga original in every conceivable way. Battle through metro streets, subways, and neon-lit cityscapes as you punch, kick, and brawl your way to victory! 💥🔥 Our in-depth review covers all the bone-crunching action, from the revamped graphics to the new enemy AI. Did Brick Nash nail the nostalgia factor while upgrading US Gold's attempt for today's demanding Amiga fans? 🔍 Smash that like button and subscribe for more retro gaming reviews and Amiga deep dives! Share your thoughts on the finer points of this enhanced classic in the comments below. 💬👥 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:38 Final Fight Review 34:35 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs! 35:21 Amiga News 36:31 Get your tickets for the UK's biggest Amiga show at https://www.amigashow.com/ 44:38 Get your tickets for Boatfest at https://boatfest.info/ 49:25 Coming up next week! Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast 🔗 Get social! Twitter: @amigosretro Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming Amigos: 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! Thanks to our sponsors! RetroRewind.ca - Retro Computing Goodness! Amiga Addict - Britain’s best-selling Amiga Magazine! #FinalFightEnhanced #Amiga #RetroGaming #BeatEmUp #CapcomClassic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message

PLATO PLAYS! See THE ORIGINAL Graphical Dungeons & Dragons from 1974 & GOLF on the Plato System! It's ARG Presents 290! First we learn a little something about the VAST SIXTY year history of the PLATO, and then we go gaming! Join us as we look at GOLF (like the first golf game) and PEDIT5 (The first graphical Dungeons and Dragons game). 🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support ARG Presents and our other wacky endeavors! https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation 🔗 Get social! Email: theretrorotation@gmail Facebook: Amigos Retro Gaming Twitch: amigosretrogaming --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast/message