8th March 2025
Thank you to everyone who bought the bundle. You’ve raised a huge £35,490
£25k was matched by a kind sponsor giving the workshop, inventory and archive project a budget of £60,490
This is more than we could have ever imagined, and plans will be scaled up and shared soon.
7th March 2025
There's less than 24 hours remaining to get the big bundle of retro goodness at https://t.co/50sKb7K7v8
It includes 7 whole issues of the wonderful https://t.co/TdlNMqq9u1 magazine!
Get it while you still can, enjoy the bundle and help us to expand our museum.
6th March 2025
Print your own arcade cab in any size! Thanks to @heber_limited for including 3D print files and a voucher in our digital support bundle.
Check out https://t.co/8icqZXOtSc
Buy the bundle at
5th March 2025
As we approach the final days of our museum fundraiser a massive £32k is just about to be hit!
This is possible thanks to people like @ElectricAdv who included his book and games for your enjoyment.
Find out more https://t.co/PU7NppgPff
Back the bundle
1st March 2025
Early Access: Supporters of The Retro Collective are now enjoying a deep dive into the world of lost, abandoned and unreleased games with Frank Gasking from @fgasking
Support the channel and museums to watch now at
26th February 2025
Eagle eyed viewers spotted the #misterfpga Multisystem 2 prototype in my latest video.
This thing is fully functional and running all cores like a dream. Impressive stuff from @Heber_Limited
25th February 2025
The museum fundraiser bundle is very close to hitting £24k
Huge thanks to Lee at https://t.co/kwOmaDJ9mB who included an exclusive episode just for backers!
Go and give Lee a sub to say thank you, and help us hit that £24k at https://t.co/U4xXuM2KdX
🙏
24th February 2025
New video: https://t.co/CdD5KW8Pc6
How do you store a video game in bubbles? The wonderful world of Bubble Memory technology, from 1960's labs to '80s arcade games.
Watch now!
#arcade #retrogaming #gaming #technology
24th February 2025
Time is running out to get our digital bundle of retro goodies and support our museum expansion project.
Treat yourself to a treasure trove of full games, albums, art and magazines to download now at: https://t.co/50sKb7K7v8
Thank you for your support!
23rd February 2025
Our guest speaker this weekend was @fgasking who showed us the world of unreleased, unfinished and abandoned games.
Thank you Frank for a wonderful event at @RetCollective
21st February 2025
Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a dive into Bubble Memory technology and why Konami chose to use it in their 1985 arcade system.
Support the museum and channel for early, ad-free access now at
20th February 2025
I get to play with a #misterfpga #Multisystem 2 prototype today. The Mega Drive 2 style video/audio to SCART is super neat, and the Zaparoo cards are a nice touch. Looking forward to finding out more.
19th February 2025
Just 14 to go and we have 1000 backers for our museum fundraiser!
Go on, treat yourself to a bundle of retro goodies now and help us break 1000 at
18th February 2025
The museum fundraiser bundle has hit a huge £22k
This is with thanks to @TimRachor who included "It Returned to The Desert" in the bundle, the spiritual successor to the Cinemaware classic.
Also check out his new point and click adventure at https://t.co/Z7WUjhrJIU
Thanks Tim!
17th February 2025
Did anyone actually get "Big Muscles Fast!" with those adverts in Amiga Format?
15th February 2025
The digital Museum support bundle has now raised over £21,000!
This has only happened because of people like @bitmap_books who have included a discount voucher for their wonderful range of books.
Visit https://t.co/ulvBwpqjeg
Get the bundle at
14th February 2025
New Video: https://t.co/lBbobEL0AG
Amiga Format was my favourite computer magazine. Take a look at its inception, rise and fall with me in today's video.
Watch now!
12th February 2025
This week I've been digging into the archives to revisit Amiga Format, the issues I owned, and what happened to the mag after I jumped ship to PC ownership.
A 35 minute trip through the rise and fall of Amiga Format.
Support us now for early access at
10th February 2025
The digital bundle has now raised over £20,000!
This has only happened because of people like @BitmapBureau who have included the fantastic full game, Xeno Crisis, for the Mega Drive in the bundle!
Thanks you!
Visit https://t.co/kTnAwTdM5J
Support us at
7th February 2025
The digital bundle of retro goodies has now raised over £17,000 for our museums. It wouldn't be possible without the support of https://t.co/v5u1VPdLLB who included an issue of Pixel Addict and Amiga Addict.
Huge thanks to @pixeladdict_mag and @amigamagazine - give them a follow!
5th February 2025
Did you have this disk? Did you also stare at a frog swinging on a tree?
This is how it began with the new Amiga Format publication in August 1989, and I devoured every word and byte.
4th February 2025
We’d like to thank supporters of our fundraiser.
@retrorewindca made a generous donation which has gifted many local families a visit who ordinarily wouldn’t be able to, while helping fund our museum plans for 2025. Thank you! Support the pack here:
4th February 2025
Were you a Packard Bell owner back in the day?
If so I’d like to send you a fax from my Executive Multimedia.
1st February 2025
Heres a compilation I’ve not come across before. The gold tapes are a nice touch. Released in 1990 by Elite Systems.
31st January 2025
New Video: https://t.co/F4bTYxBNGl
Rebranded, regrouped and reengergised for 2025. Let's talk about how we can be a "real" museum, what we need to take the next step and how you can help us.
Welcome...to The Retro Collective
#museum #retrogaming #youtube
30th January 2025
No...I haven't been hacked
The channel is now refreshed, rebranded and recharged for our 2025 plans.
30th January 2025
We haven't even shared the video publicly yet (coming Friday) and you've raised £5,000 on day one with our digital bundle to support our museum works.
Thank you so much everyone!
Treat yourself and help us out here:
29th January 2025
Today we launched a digital support bundle for our 2025 ambitions for our museums, content creation and preservation goals at The Retro Collective.
If you'd like to help us then go treat yourself!
https://t.co/50sKb7K7v8
Vid on Friday to explain all
26th January 2025
Just a reminder that you can follow me on https://t.co/4qSKJoHdKE
And honestly…it’s where all the fun seems to be now. Come on over.
#XParrot
23rd January 2025
New Video: https://t.co/nZDcZvuzMM
The concluding part of our 1973 #atari Space Race replica project. We resin and glitter coat the cabinet before turning it into a working machine for visitors to enjoy in the Arcade Archive.
Watch now, and subscribe...if you fancy it
22nd January 2025
It was a pleasure to host @BadAssBradders today while he made a video for his channel https://t.co/89Ow0tjzNN
If you ever want to film here at @RetCollective just ask 🎥
22nd January 2025
If you’re going to make a new, limited run big box PC game then this is your benchmark. Falcon 4.0.
20th January 2025
The concluding episode of the 3D printed #Atari
Space Race replica arcade cabinet is now rendering.
16th January 2025
You Wouldn't Download an Arcade Machine...would you?
New Video: https://t.co/3JCy92RQIW
Watch as Ed Fries laser scans an entire arcade machine for us to download and 3D print, and not just any machine, this is an incredibly rare #atari model from 1973.
Call the cops!
15th January 2025
Retro Event: Discover the world of unreleased, cancelled and forgotten games with @fgasking - Frank will be joining us for a day at @RetCollective to share 25 years of investigating this fascinating corner of gaming.
Book now at https://t.co/8i3qXHNiDw
Sat 22nd Feb, Stroud, UK
13th January 2025
Creating a full sized replica of Atari's Space Race from 1973!
Patrons are enjoying early access to our video documenting the process of recreating this incredibly rare machine. Lasers, CAD, 3D printing and glitter are involved.
Support us and watch now:
10th January 2025
Now available: Racing The Beam - Discover the fascinating relationship between technology and creativity with this in-depth study of the Atari VCS.
Make The Cave gift shop your place to buy books with nearly 50 specialist titles in stock.
Link:
9th January 2025
A new “game” has arrived for the Sega Video Driver! Comprising of a new grip on VHS and car.
9th January 2025
Here’s a version of Jet Set Willy you may not have seen. It’s a Bee Card MSX computers. The storage format was adopted by Atari for their Portfolio handheld, as well as some synths like those from Korg.
7th January 2025
Here’s a Sierra game I’ve never tried, ManHunter: New York - Does anyone have fond memories of it or is there a reason it’s rarely mentioned?
6th January 2025
Why did British Telecom sell video games?
New Video: https://t.co/yGmmNTHFUU
Join Richard Hewison, author of "Memories of Firebird" and former Firebird insider as he takes us through the history of an iconic British software label. There's much to learn!
4th January 2025
Retro gamers, we have a few calendars remaining if you'd like to put one on your wall
Shop at:
2nd January 2025
Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a deep dive into the history of Firebird Software with Richard Hewison, Jason Daniels, Richard Kay and me! An hour long special that leaves no stone unturned.
Support the museum and watch now at
