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The Next Spectrum Next - This Week In Retro 228

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26th July 2025 56 min

Issue Three of the Spectrum Next computer smashed its Kickstarter goal in mere hours, and brings some important upgrades! Just how naughty are pre-loaded consoles and can they get you into trouble? Seems like they can. Let's talk about the missing Apple computer, the Mark Twain-edition IIGS.

Pixel Addict issue number 29 features reviews of some of the latest retro games: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Switch/Xbox/PC/PS4), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (Switch/Xbox/Steam/PS5) and Old Towers (Atari Jaguar). Grab your copy at https://www.addict.media

00:00 - Show Opening

02:58 - Next Up : Round Three

Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com

15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit?

Story Link: https://www.androidauthority.com

29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below

35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer

Story Link: https://www.reddit.com

52:42 - 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.

News In Brief Links:

Atari Vs Gemini: https://www.theregister.com

CPU Of RAM: https://www.pcgamer.com

RIP Dr Ramond "Dickie" Bird: https://www.reddit.com

4 Modern Atari ST & Falcon Replacements: https://www.youtube.com

Retro Games Updated Release Schedule: https://www.youtube.com

BBC Highlights Retro Gaming: https://youtu.be

Episode Credits

Parts of "OutRun for the Amiga running on a TF1230" courtesy of Yawning Angel Retro

Full video: https://www.youtube.com

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