We are joined by James (WhatHoSnorkers) to discuss a new video that shows how DMA Design reinvented the puzzle game, to remember the computerised Raleigh Vektar, and how it seems that 50 years have now passed since the very first type in game was released.
Whether you remember the Amiga, BBC Micro, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, 16-bit consoles or DOS gaming; Pixel Addict shares your love of pioneering digital technology of the past. Visit https://www.addict.media
You can see James having fun with type in programs at https://www.youtube.com
00:00 - Show Opening
03:10 - The Type-In Turns 50!
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Thanks to Tom Halfhill: https://www.halfhill.com
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16:28 - It’s Not Street Hawk
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30:55 - Dave's Housekeeping - News links found below
36:56 - Oh No, More Lemmings!
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47:03 - 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 Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
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Japan’s Game Preservation Society: https://www.timeextension.com
How Much To Beat Golden Axe?: https://www.youtube.com
Gail Wellington Passes Away: https://old.reddit.com
Mega Drive Metal Gear: https://h0ffman.itch.io
Desktop Korg Project: https://www.youtube.com
How An Ancient OS Still Lives: https://www.bbc.co.uk
Dragon 32 Is A Prize: https://youtu.be
Episode Credits
Altair 8800 - Video #3 - Kill the Bit Game - Courtesy of deramp5113
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Thanks to Tom Halfhill, former editor of COMPUTE! who contributed first-hand accounts to the type in story. https://www.halfhill.com
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