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Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports - Game & Gadget Podcast #42 | Pixel Refresh James & Tony discuss game development tours, UrbX Warriors playtesting & retro LAN parties with Windows XP machines.

Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42

@tonywarriner.bsky.social and I discuss game development tours, UrbX Warriors playtesting & retro LAN parties with Windows XP machines.

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Wolverine to Discworld - Pixel Artist David Swan Shares His Journey | Pixel Refresh David Swan shares his career in pixel art, sprites & textures - from early arcade inspiration to creating graphics for games SEGA Manx TT, Wolverine: Adamantium Rage and the Discworld series.

New writer @daveswan.bsky.social for @pixelrefresh.bsky.social shares his career in pixel art, sprites & textures – from early arcade inspiration to creating graphics for games:

- SEGA Manx TT
- Wolverine: Adamantium Rage
- ...and the Discworld series.

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30 Things for Better Game Writing by Steve Ince | Pixel Refresh Legendary writer & game designer Steve Ince kindly shares 30 items from his '201 Things for Better Game Writing' book.

Legendary writer & game designer @steve-ince.bsky.social kindly shares 30 items from his ‘201 Things for Better Game Writing’ book exclusively for @pixelrefresh.bsky.social.

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The Commodore 64 Phenomenon - My C64 8-bit Childhood Memories... - Pixel Refresh The Commodore 64 didn’t just change how we played games — it changed lives. For one boy, it sparked a lifelong obsession with coding, tech and challenging the limits of 64KB.

The Commodore 64 Phenomenon – My C64 8-bit Childhood Memories…

Chris James explores his memories of the C64.

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UrbX Warriors Interview – New Retro-Style Arcade Adventure Kickstarter YouTube video by Pixel Refresh

Thanks to @tonywarriner.bsky.social & @stoocambridge.bsky.social who at ZAPP Live! 2025 in the UK invited me to discuss their new game UrbX Warriors.

It's a brand new pixel art arcade adventure, which is launching on Kickstarter!

I hope you enjoy my video!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlb3...

A Tour of Zapp Live 2025 - Commodore / Amiga Retro Event YouTube video by Pixel Refresh

I visited ZZAP! Live 2025 - an event in collaboration with Arcade Club, Retro Games Ltd, South West Amiga Group and Retro Computer Museum.

The ZZAP! Live event covers each and every Commodore system including the Amiga family.

Here is my tour of the event...

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Stunning Vectrex Ultraviolet Overlays - Interview at ZAPP Live! 2025 YouTube video by Pixel Refresh

I interview Laurence Bennion of Blacklighter.co.uk, who has created an amazing selection of ultraviolet overlays for the Vectrex console.

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FPGA, Spectrum Next Development, Retro 90s PCs & More... - Game & Gadget Podcast #41 - Pixel Refresh James & Tony explore FPGA retro gaming, Tony’s upcoming game UrbX Warriors and James' adventures with Windows 98 PCs and CRT monitors.

FPGA, Spectrum Next Development, Retro 90s PCs & More… – Game & Gadget Podcast #41

@tonywarriner.bsky.social & I explore FPGA retro gaming, Tony’s upcoming game UrbX Warriors and my adventures with Windows 98 PCs and CRT monitors.

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#podcast #retrogaming #fpga

Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater's Mark Benis - Game & Gadget Podcast #40 - Pixel Refresh I interview Mark Benis music composer of Rosewater, a point and click adventure game set in the wild west and released in 2024.

Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater’s Mark Benis – Game & Gadget Podcast #40

I interview @markbenis.bsky.social music composer of Rosewater, a point and click adventure game set in the wild west and released in 2024.

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The $999 'Titan' GPU Purchased for £25 with Error Code 43 - Pixel Refresh The 'Titan' GPU released in 2013 originally retailing for nearly $1000, which I purchased for £25 in a recent auction. However, it suffered from a crippling "code 43" issue.

The ‘Titan’ GPU released in 2013 originally retailing for nearly $1000, which I purchased for £25 in a recent auction. However, it suffered from a crippling “code 43” issue.

This is my journey...

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90s Retro PCs with vswitchzero Interview - Game & Gadget Podcast #39 - Pixel Refresh I interview Mike from vswitchzero, who has a fascinating YouTube channel dedicated to 90s retro PC hardware and gaming.

90s Retro PCs with vswitchzero Interview - Game & Gadget Podcast #39

I interview Mike from @vswitchzero.com, who has a fascinating YouTube channel dedicated to 90s retro PC hardware and gaming.

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Ravensburger Disney Villainous Board Game Review - Fun Yet Evil - Pixel Refresh Disney Villainous - The Worst Takes It All Board Game by Ravensburger. Sam takes a journey into the Disney's finest selection of villains.

Ravensburger Disney Villainous Board Game Review – Fun Yet Evil

Disney Villainous – The Worst Takes It All Board Game by Ravensburger. Sam takes a journey into the Disney’s finest selection of villains.

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#disney #boardgames #review

Dreamcast Modding Fun - GDEMU, PSU Upgrade & Silent Noctua Fan - Pixel Refresh SEGA Dreamcast upgrades with a GD Emu for loading games from an SD Card as well as a modern PSU & quieter fan.

Dreamcast Modding Fun – GDEMU, PSU Upgrade & Silent Noctua Fan

SEGA Dreamcast upgrades with a GD Emu for loading games from an SD Card as well as a modern PSU & quieter fan.

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#dreamcast #retrogaming #sega #gdemu

The Acorn Archimedes A3010 Kid - Battling with Amiga & Atari ST - Pixel Refresh The legendary Acorn Archimedes A3010, famous for its RISC OS operating system and contributing ARM to modern phones, tablets, laptops and computers.

The Acorn Archimedes A3010 Kid – Battling with Amiga & Atari ST

The legendary Acorn Archimedes A3010, famous for its RISC OS operating system and contributing ARM to modern phones, tablets, laptops and computers.

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#acorn #retrocomputing

New Metro Siege Game for Amiga Interview - Programmer Alex Brown - Game & Gadget Podcast #37 - Pixel Refresh Discover Metro Siege, a brand new upcoming Amiga game as I interview programmer Alex Brown of this impressive passion project.

New Metro Siege Game for Amiga Interview – Programmer Alex Brown – Game & Gadget Podcast #37

Discover Metro Siege, a brand new upcoming Amiga game as I interview programmer Alex Brown of this impressive passion project.

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#retrogaming #amiga

Broken Sword Reforged Impressions: Stunning 4K Nostalgia Trip - Pixel Refresh Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Reforged Impressions as George and Nico set out on their finest adventure.

Broken Sword Reforged Impressions: Stunning 4K Nostalgia Trip

James' impressions of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Reforged as George and Nico set out on their finest adventure in a new 4K resolution.

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#retrogaming #brokensword

Rabbit r1 Review - 4 Months Down the A.I. Rabbit Hole - Pixel Refresh 4 month hands-on experience with this quirky AI device that promises to redefine how we interact with artificial intelligence technology.

Rabbit r1 Review – 4 Months Down the A.I. Rabbit Hole

4 month hands-on experience with this quirky AI device that promises to redefine how we interact with artificial intelligence technology.

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#rabbitr1