Episodes

  • Commodore Sues Commodore, ELITE On Atari 8-Bit, Classic Mac 68060 & More - Ramble 137
    Nov 7 2025

    Latest Main Channel Release (Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Review): https://youtu.be/Moyy2WeNm_w


    In this episode I talk about the new Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a cool new toy using shaders in Windows, an update on the Stop Killing Games movement, a new port of ELITE to the Atari 8-bits, a 68060 CPU upgrade for classic Macs, DOOM running on an actual orbiting satellite, Commodore suing... Commodore?, a Windows 10 EOL workaround & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


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    Episode Links:

    ShaderGlass CRT Shaders: https://github.com/mausimus/ShaderGlass

    Steam Page For The Above: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3613770/ShaderGlass

    Stop Killing Games: https://www.stopkillinggames.com

    Accursed Farms: https://www.youtube.com/@Accursed_Farms

    Stop Killing Games MP Debate: https://www.the-independent.com/tech/stop-killing-games-ubisoft-the-crew-b2857787.html

    ELITE On Atari 8-Bit: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/385615-elite-ported-from-the-bbc-micro-disk-version-to-the-atari-8-bit

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWNHR3Xp1x0

    Macintosh Quadra 68060: https://github.com/ZigZagJoe/Macintosh-Q650-68060

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXSWiKu-ASA

    DOOM On A Satellite: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/doom-can-run-just-about-anywhere-including-space-hacker-recounts-tale-of-running-the-game-on-an-orbiting-satellite

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zthssUIFG6c

    Commodore Sues Commodore: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/commodore-industries-is-trying-to-prevent-the-revived-commodore-international-from-using-the-iconic-name

    Joy of Sticks Newsletter: https://thejoyofsticks.substack.com

    YouTube Channel Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/user/thejoyofsticks


    Video Of The Week 1 (Michael MJD Windows 10 LTSC IoT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1rPnCc9wbU

    Video Of The Week 2 (ThatNukemGuy Doom II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7i-vMDEBS0

    Video Of The Week 3 (Screamer Reboot Dev Update): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XyNgNKX1jg


    Chapters:

    00:00 Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Released!

    06:03 Shaders, Shaders, Everywhere!

    14:14 Stop Killing Games Update

    24:07 ELITE Ported To Atari 8-Bit

    33:00 The First Ever 68060 Classic Mac?

    37:56 DOOM On A Satellite

    44:27 Commodore Sues Commodore

    50:29 Videos Of The Week

    57:01 AOB

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Intellivision, Halo On PS5, Simon The Sorcerer, Spoopy PAC-MAN & More - Ramble 136
    Oct 31 2025

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!


    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShc


    In this episode I talk about the new Intellivision console, the Halo remaster, Halloween PAC-MAN, a new SoundBlaster, the Indian government's newfound love for Linux, Counter-Strike shenanigans, a new Simon The Sorcerer game, a DOOM board game & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


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    Episode Links:

    Atari Intellivision Sprint Console: https://atari.com/products/intellivision-sprint-emea

    Halo: Campaign Evolved Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efThjRym-ks

    PAC-MAN Halloween Google Doodle: https://doodles.google/doodle/pac-man-halloween-2025-edition

    New SoundBlaster: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soundblaster/sound-blaster-re-imagine-modular-audio-hub-with-ai

    Indian Government Linux: https://news.itsfoss.com/indian-govt-linux-windows

    Counter-Strike Economy Crash: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ludicrous-usd6-billion-counter-strike-2-skins-market-crashes-loses-usd3-billion-overnight-game-update-destroys-inventories-collapses-market

    Simon The Sorcerer Origins: https://smallthingstudios.com

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J28oQ1C9rGY

    DOOM Board Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/doom-arena-board-game

    Video Of The Week 1 (RandomGamingInHD Radeon 8060S): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxuBmzCdZNs

    Video Of The Week 2 (Luke O'Sullivan Hovercraft): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y70wpa4wxIs


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intellivision Lives! (Again!)

    08:59 PCBWay

    09:49 New Halo Remaster Looks Sweeeet

    15:29 Halloween PAC-MAN Courtesy Of Google

    21:08 New SoundBlaster

    30:26 The Year Of Linux On The (Indian) Desktop

    36:19 Counter-Strike Economy Crashes!

    40:39 New Simon The Sorcerer Game

    47:05 New DOOM Board Game

    53:45 Videos Of The Week

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Futurama Hit & Run, Darkenstein 3-D, AWS Outage Smart Bed Fail & More - Ramble 135
    Oct 24 2025

    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShc


    In this episode I talk about a new Futurama mod for Simpsons Hit & Run, a new boomer shooter from MicroProse called Darkenstein 3-D, an official sequel to cult legendary game Hong Kong 97, Taki Udon's new SuperStation PlayStation memory cards, this week's AWS outage & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


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    Episode Links:

    Futurama Simpsons Hit & Run Mod: https://modbakery.donutteam.com/projects/view/48

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RywlEFh_-4

    Darkenstein 3-D: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195910/Darkenstein_3D

    Trailer For The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KThBcjcyM

    Hong Kong 97: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_97_(video_game)

    Hong Kong 2097: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4069020/Hong_Kong_2097

    Taki Udon's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/takiudon.bsky.social

    Taki Udon SuperStation Memory Cards: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/the-fpga-superstation-one-ps1-looks-to-be-getting-its-own-line-of-super-affordable-memory-cards

    AWS Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20pgp3nx07o

    Smart Bed Fail: https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/smart-bed-owners-experience-aws-nightmare-as-outage-leaves-them-sweating-and-stuck-in-upright-position


    Video Of The Week 1 (Jamo Futurama Hit & Run): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RywlEFh_-4

    Video Of The Week 2 (Jeff Geerling Raspberry Pi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBqDCH_Yx4w

    Video Of The Week 3 (Abroad In Japan "What Is Happening..?"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWhmQjeh_I


    Chapters:

    00:00 Futurama Mod For Simpsons Hit & Run

    08:46 New Free Boomer Shooter Darkenstein 3-D

    14:43 Mythical 90s Game Gets Official Sequel - Hong Kong 2097

    22:32 Taki Udon's SuperStation PlayStation Memory Card

    29:34 AWS Outage Takes Down Entire Internet For A Day

    36:45 Videos Of The Week

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    47 mins
  • GZDoom Drama, Amiga Format, Nintendo Hacked, RIP Windows 10? & More - Ramble 134
    Oct 17 2025

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!


    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShc


    In this episode I talk about the GZDoom drama, the triumphant return of Amiga Format magazine, Windows 10 EOL, Nintendo's recent hack, Apple Lisa on FPGA, a new DOSBox fork, GOG's preservation snags, some big studio news & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


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    Episode Links:

    GZDoom Drama: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/doom-modders-fall-into-civil-war-as-devs-launch-new-engine-in-protest-at-gzdoom-creators-leadership-and-use-of-chatgpt

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7PePRUmGdg

    Amiga Addict Magazine: https://www.addict.media/amiga-addict-magazine

    Windows 10 EOL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281

    Nintendo Hack Response: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/10/nintendo-responds-to-reported-crimson-collective-hack-with-official-statement

    Apple Lisa FPGA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHrRxYA6q8c

    DOSBox Pure Unleashed Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4q8OMp15KA

    GOG Preservation Woes: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gog-say-their-preservation-program-has-been-harder-than-we-thought-thanks-to-drm-and-elusive-creators


    Video Of The Week 1 (Big Clive Phone Battery Booster Scam): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJn0ChYwAE

    Video Of The Week 2 (MattKC GTA Bug): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poEo0GrQTtQ


    Chapters:

    00:00 GZDoom Drama!

    09:39 PCBWay

    10:39 Amiga Format Magazine Is Back

    15:42 Windows 10 Is Dead... Long Live Windows 10

    22:25 Nintendo Hacked?

    29:03 FPGA Apple Lisa

    34:05 DOSBox Pure Unleashed

    38:41 GOG Preservation Hits Snags But Marches On Regardless

    45:38 Videos Of The Week

    52:15 Big Studio News!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • New Mobile Computer Museum, Amiga 4000 PCI, Windows 95 Inspired Game & More - Ramble 133
    Oct 10 2025

    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about Amiga 4000 PCI support in Linux, a new Windows 95 inspired automation game, a brand new retro shop opening in Leicester, Bubble Bobble remastered on the Commodore 64, new undiscovered Mario levels, windows XP VLK piracy, a mbile computer museum, how to get Fallout 3 and New Vegas for free & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Amiga Linux PCI Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-PCI-Amiga-4000Elbox: https://www.elbox.com/index.htmlFactory 95 Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/Factory_95New Leicester Retro Shop: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/henshin-a-new-japan-focused-indie-store-hits-the-uk-this-monthUndiscovered Mario Levels: https://www.ign.com/articles/what-am-i-playing-dude-speedrunner-finds-previously-undiscovered-mario-levels-after-39-yearsBubble Bobble C64 Remastered: https://daves-retro-forge.itch.io/bubble-bobble-c64-remasteredVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL8oMrZq_jYFCKGW XP Product Activation: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/legendary-microsoft-developer-reveals-the-true-story-behind-the-most-famous-product-activation-key-of-all-time-infamous-windows-xp-fckgw-licensing-key-was-actually-a-disastrous-leakMobile Computer Museum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewnq7xkez5o.ampFallout Games For Free: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/bethesda-is-giving-away-one-of-its-best-games-for-freeVideo Of The Week 1 (Rush Reunion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiX_WspatwVideo Of The Week 2 (Technology Connextras DVDs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzz_d9Y44ZEVideo Of The Week 3 (James Xbox Portable): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3OK9A_RbSIVideo Of The Week 4 (VCF YouTuber Panel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMSxlRK7lY0Chapters:

    00:00 Amiga 4000 PCI Linux Support

    06:12 Windows 95 Inspired Automation Game

    12:22 New Retro Gaming Store In Leicester

    16:59 Mario Levels Discovered After 39 Years!

    23:21 New Bubble Bobble C64 Port Looks Amazing

    32:33 Story Behind XP's FCKGW Product Key Finally Revealed

    39:35 The Marvellous Mobile Computer Museum

    43:56 Videos Of The Week

    53:20 ...And Finally

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    56 mins
  • Loadsa Modems, MicroCrocs, EA Acquisition Smashes Records & More - Ramble 132
    Oct 3 2025

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShcIn this episode I talk about a new voxel Duke Nukem 3D mod, Microsoft's official Crocs, Android for PC, EA's record breaking acquisition, 30 years of PlayStation, a LEGO Game Boy mod & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Voxel Duke Nukem 3D: https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/voxel-duke-nukem-3d-is-a-thing-of-beauty-in-its-latest-trailerVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429onRO-HRYMicrosoft Crocs: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/10/01/microsoft-marks-50-years-with-limited-edition-crocs-shoes-nodding-to-windows-xpAndroid On PC: https://www.theverge.com/tech/785351/google-reveals-its-android-for-pc-is-coming-next-yearEA Acquisition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4w3jzx807oPlayStation 30 Years Book: https://readonlymemory.com/pages/playstation-the-first-30-yearsLEGO Game Boy Mod: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/ingenious-modder-turns-lego-game-boy-into-an-actual-game-boy-that-can-run-real-cartridges-new-lego-set-gets-outfitted-with-custom-pcb-in-less-than-a-day-3d-printing-required-for-future-button-supportVideo Of The Week 1 (Ringway Manchester Telephone Poles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wW23JP9MRUVideo Of The Week 2 (Telepathic Instruments How To Orchid): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbO1z13WP8oVideo Of The Week 3 (The Serial Port Modems): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ259Jx8MQYChapters:00:00 Hail To The (Voxel) King, Baby!06:39 PCBWay07:43 MicroCrocs12:12 Android For PC Is Officially Coming18:29 EA's Record Breaking Acquisition26:09 30 Years Of PlayStation32:29 LEGO Game Boy Gets Real - In Under 24 Hours!36:47 Videos Of The Week43:10 And Finally...

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    48 mins
  • Raspberry Pi 500+, Deus Ex Remaster, MegaLD Update & More - Ramble 131
    Sep 26 2025

    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShc


    In this episode I talk about the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the official Deus Ex remaster, DOOM on a vape, Pioneer LaserActive MegaLD emulation, a new Spectrum Next game from Sarah Jane Avory, an Atari ST USB-C power supply & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


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    Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW


    Episode Links:

    Raspberry Pi 500+: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-500-plus

    Jeff Geerling Video of the Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv3RRAx7G6E

    Deus Ex Remaster: https://deusexremastered.com

    Slopes DOOM Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMPmfavTxE

    DOOM on a Vape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVsvtEj9iqE

    GitHub For The Above: https://github.com/atc1441/Vape_DOOM_ScreenShare

    LaserActive Ares Emulator: https://techdocs.exodusemulator.com/Console/PioneerLaserActive/Software.html

    Sarah Jane Avory SpecNext Game: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/core-design-legend-sarah-jane-avory-is-cooking-up-something-pretty-special-for-spectrum-next

    Delphian Blog Post: https://sarahjaneavory.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/delphian-a-game-resurrection

    Mega SmartDrive Genesis / Mega Drive Upgrade: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/mega-smartdrive-is-the-ultimate-accessory-for-your-genesis-mega-drive

    SideCartridge Atari ST USB-C PC PSU: https://sidecartridge.com/products/usb-c-pd-psu-atari-st


    Video Of The Week 1 (BBC Archive Internet Shopping 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDXvpbpbPCo

    Video Of The Week 2 (RobSmithDev Aliens Scanner Part 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG7xqbPdjlk


    Chapters:

    00:00 New Raspberry Pi

    09:14 Deus Ex Remaster

    17:27 DOOM... On A Vape!?

    22:54 Pioneer LaserActive MegaLD Emulation Update!

    30:16 New Spectrum Next Project From Sarah Jane Avory

    37:07 Atari ST USB-C PD Power Supply Upgrade

    42:35 Videos Of The Week

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    49 mins
  • Virtual Boy Is Back, Screamer Is Back, Geeks Smell & More - Ramble 130
    Sep 19 2025

    https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!


    Latest Main Channel Release (Family Athlon 650): https://youtu.be/3ivGSh-PShc


    In this episode I talk about the 25th anniversary of Windows Millennium Edition, the triumphant return of the Ninendo Virtual Boy, Pokemon Mini emulating the Game Boy, Screamer's rather weird anime reincarnation, C64 & Spectrum perfume, the Louvre retiring its 3DS guides, DOOM's longest run, the latest on Stop Killing Games in the UK & more!


    Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

    The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees


    Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles


    Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW


    Episode Links:

    Windows ME 25th Anniversary: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Millennium-edition-of-Windows-is-25-years-old-10639800.html

    Nintendo Virtual Boy Games: https://www.theverge.com/nintendo/777032/nintendo-switch-virtual-boy-games

    Pokemon Mini Game Boy Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/09/pokemon-mini-gets-game-boy-emulation-complete-with-rumble-support

    Screamer Reboot News: https://www.polygon.com/screamer-2026-preview-arcade-racer

    C64 & Spectrum Perfumes: https://www.retronews.com/from-pixels-to-perfume/

    Purchase Link For The Above: https://auk.direct/exclusive-cosmetics-fragrances

    Louvre Discontinues Nintendo 3DS Tour Guides: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-louvre-stops-renting-out-nintendo-3ds-consoles-which-helped-visitors-navigate-the-massive-museum-for-13-years-180987328

    DOOM 2.5 Year Freeze: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/someone-ran-doom-to-see-how-long-it-takes-to-crash-out-it-took-2-and-a-half-years-roughly-the-same-timeframe-required-to-break-many-a-retro-game


    Video Of The Week 1 (decino DOOM Softlocks): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o7FViiDEAU

    Video Of The Week 2 (Jeff Geerling's Cubesats): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvN3sE2Nv4U

    Video Of The Week 3 (Jonny Smith's Matra Rancho): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK92llk464c


    Chapters:

    0:00:00 25 Years Of Windows ME

    00:07:37 PCBWay

    00:08:59 Nintendo Virtual Boy Is Back!

    00:15:11 Pokemon Mini Emulates The Game Boy

    00:18:59 Screamer Is Back... And It's Very Weird!

    00:25:45 Smell Like A Geek

    00:30:37 The Louvre Retires Their 3DS Tour Guides

    00:36:23 How Long Can You Play DOOM? Probably Not This Long

    00:42:59 Stop Killing Games Gets UK Parliament Debate

    00:48:51 Video Of The Week

    01:01:12 Reesy McReesFace

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    1 hr and 7 mins