4 Tales Of Retro Woe - This Week In Retro 212

This week we are joined by Jason Compton from The Retro Adventurers to talk about four retro projects that may have hit hard times, how the loss of one online account could cost you dearly and about the return of a popular point and click adventure that might give you nightmares!

The Pixel Addict magazine website has had a faster modem fitted! You will be able to order your copy of the latest issue with such pleasure and ease! Visit pixel.addict.media for an interview with Julian "Jaz" Rignall and to find out about the Videoton TVC 64 plus many other interesting articles.

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00:00 - Show Opening

06:40 - The Not So Fantastic Four!

Story Link: unbound.com

Additional Link: youtube.com/watch?v=_Qhsfh7CeYE

29:04 - The Price Of The Ban Hammer

Story Link: twistedvoxel.com/player-xbox-digital-library-p…

41:30 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below

50:45 - I Scream, I Scream

Story Link: gematsu.com/2025/03/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must…

01:02:47 - Community Question of the Week

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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.

Episode Credits

Nintendo PlayStation: bsky.app/profile/martinlindell.bsky.social/pos…

Dreamcast Back Online: timeextension.com/news/2025/03/23-years-after-…

Xbox 360 USB Exploit: theverge.com/news/631102/xbox-360-hack-homebre…

Gamesmaster Series 4: youtu.be/odo7Wmtkr98?si=E--l3_8Y1bzXjsHE

BBC Barry Norman on VHS: youtu.be/odo7Wmtkr98?si=E--l3_8Y1bzXjsHE