Rees Rambles

Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about my ADHD diagnosis, Half-Life on the Nokia N95, a LEGO Batman C64 easter egg, the Atari Jaguar MiSTer core being production ready, the new Digital Eclipse Barbie collection, a Daytona USA recompilation for PC, the new Cuphead games, Resident Evil Veronica, the upcoming Nightdive Thief remaster & more!

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

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Episode Links:
Half-Life On N95: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/developer-gets-half-life-running-at-30-fps-on-a-2007-nokia-n95
Video Of The Above: https://x.com/dante_leoncini/status/2063035015068307905
LEGO Batman C64 Easter Egg: https://bsky.app/profile/cabel.panic.com/post/3mnpxqsbwok2i
Atari Jaguar MiSTer Core: https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Jaguar_MiSTer
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSXuni8uqk
Digital Eclipse Barbie Collection: https://www.gamespress.com/en-GB/Digital-Eclipse-and-Atari-Bring-Barbie-Rewind-To-A-New-Generation
Daytona USA XBLA Port: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/native-pc-port-of-xbla-daytona-usa-is-here-if-youre-willing-to-do-some-leg-work
Resident Evil Veronica: https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-veronica-announced-coming-2027
Mighty Cuphead: https://mightycuphead.com
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFsoSkcfQcw
Nightdive Thief Remaster: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/oh-hell-yes-nightdives-next-delicious-remaster-treat-is-thief
Dreamcast External HDMI Adapter: https://x.com/ElectronShep/status/2063071910045552740
CRT Rental: https://kitto.rent/kit/crt-monitors
Mega Drive Games On Vinyl: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/retro-gaming-enthusiast-attempts-loading-games-to-sega-genesis-from-a-vinyl-record-player-recording-game-data-as-sound-mega-everdrive-pro-and-pi-pico-2-board-not-enough-to-overcome-limitations-of-the-turntable
SuperStation Update: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/first-major-release-of-superstation-ones-console-mode-is-coming-this-week
New OS: https://github.com/luke8086/gentleos32
New Spyro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHFW16_mDbo
Green Xbox: https://x.com/XBOX/status/2063678575891693867
Lynx Wolf3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFtfM5KpmNI
Apidya Vidya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUP-wVaUxpU

Video Of The Week 1 (MVG NEO GEO Follow Up): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onKTVMmy-sA
Video Of The Week 2 (Electron Impressions Elmo In A Particle Accelerator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs8vLmo7Rsc
Video Of The Week 3 (Nick Bouwhuis TC Buying 2 Of Everything): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUPGEdRPQM

Bonus: The Boroughs: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81627130

Chapters:
00:00 I Got A New Toy... Also I Have ADHD
03:24 Half-Life... On The Nokia N95!?
10:26 A Very Cool LEGO Batman C64 Easter Egg
14:29 MiSTer Jaguar Core Released!
23:45 Digital Eclipse Barbie Collection
28:48 Daytona USA XBLA Recomp For PC
35:13 Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Incoming!
38:28 New Cuphead Games Incoming!
42:27 Nightdive (Finally) Announces Thief
47:36 Videos Of The Week
53:12 And Finally...

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Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about my unexplained popularity in a well-known South American country, officially licensing the Commodore brand, a new PAC-MAN guitar from Fender, Sonic on the ZX Spectrum Next, the Microsoft / Valve collusion lawsuit, a new magazine for Steam gamers, a new SEGA handheld, a new brawler called Metro Siege & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles
The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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Episode Links:
Commodore Licensing: https://commodore.net/the-commodore-community-licensing-affiliate-pipeline-is-now-in-open-beta
My Band - The MightyC TITAN: https://www.youtube.com/@titanbandleicester
Fender PAC-MAN Telecaster: https://uk.fender.com/products/limited-edition-fender-x-pac-man-player-ii-telecaster
Sonic On Spectrum Next: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-comes-to-the-zx-spectrum-next-in-an-unofficial-capacity-at-least
Download For The Above: https://dave18.itch.io/wip-sonic-spectrum-next
Microsoft Sued: https://aftermath.site/gamers-sue-microsoft-valve-steam-antitrust-lawsuit
SteamOS Gamer Magazine: https://www.addict.media/steamos-gamer
SEGA Handheld Rumour: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/rumour-sega-might-be-releasing-a-low-cost-handheld-with-removable-game-carts
Metro Siege Amiga / Neo Geo / PC Beat 'em Up: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metrosiege/metro-siege

Video Of The Week 1 (C++ Documentary Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXwTRzywDSk
Video Of The Week 2 (Civvie11 Ken's Labyrinth): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OWxsKXmhjE
Video Of The Week 3 (MVG Neo Geo DOOM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f1-7c6WX10

Chapters:
00:00 Don't Podcast For Me Argentina
02:37 PCBWay
03:22 Officially Licensing Commodore
09:34 The PAC-o-Caster Rocks!
17:59 Sonic On The ZX Spectrum Next
22:52 Microsoft & Valve Sued For Pricing Collusion
31:10 A New (Printed) Magazine For Steam Gamers!
35:33 New Handheld Sega Console On The Way?
40:58 Videos Of The Week
52:23 New Beat 'em Up On Amiga, Neo Geo & PC

Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about Doom in the Library of Congress, Atari's move to Luxembourg, Atari's 800XL trademark application, some Cray supercomputers for sale, a new Gameboy emulator for the Playdate called CrankBoy, a DOOM 3 RTX path tracing mod, DOOM on walkie talkies, a new Head Over Heels sequel by the original developer, a virtual OS museum & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles
The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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Episode Links:
Doom In The Library Of Congress: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-original-doom-soundtrack-joins-our-national-playlist-in-the-us-library-of-congress/
Atari Moves To Luxembourg For Some Reason: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/sacre-bleu-atari-is-no-longer-a-french-company
Atari 800XL Trademark: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/new-atari-trademark-application-hints-at-hardware-refresh-for-mr-ts-favourite-home-computer
Cray For Sale: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/first-ever-cray-t3d-supercomputer-goes-up-for-auction-with-usd81-000-reserve-europes-fastest-supercomputer-in-june-1996-goes-on-the-block
Playdate: https://play.date/shop
Playdate CrankBoy Gameboy Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/game-boy-emulator-crankboy-is-now-available-via-playdate-catalog
Doom 3 RTX Path Tracing Mod: https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-doom-3-rtx-path-tracing-video-showcases-lit-particles-pom-relief-mapping-better-gi
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KobIeSvs9Dg
dhewm3 Source Port: https://dhewm3.org
Walkie Talkie DOOM Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aRQLHLls0k
GitHub Of The Above: https://github.com/atc1441/TXW818_WalkieTalkie_Doom
New Head Over Heels Sequel: https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/27/80s-amiga-classic-head-heels-finally-gets-a-sequel-40-years-28543392
Interview With Colin Porch: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/computer-programmer-finally-finishes-game-sequel-37-years-later/rpy7w3f
Virtual OS Museum: https://www.hackster.io/news/andrew-warkentin-s-virtual-os-museum-collects-174gb-of-ready-to-use-vintage-operating-systems-79b8c3954bd1.amp

Video Of The Week 1 (CNCDan Space Cadet Pinball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_02HABZ4s
Video Of The Week 2 (Old Lamer Doom Dark Ages): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXlKcFPeSoU
Video Of The Week 3 (Action Retro Amstrad PPC640): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tt874nkplo
Video Of The Week 4 (Bits und Bolts Virge Overclock): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NacKCoauW70
Video Of The Week 5 (RC Handheld MiSTer Update): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSnNwDQS2k
Video Of The Week 6 (Rees MiSTer Handy Interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYQDqnJT0Lk

Chapters:
00:00 DOOM In The Library Of Congress
05:35 Atari News - Luxembourg Move & New 800XL?
14:04 Get Your Own Cray Supercomputer
19:36 PlayDate Gameboy Emulator Released!
25:22 DOOM 3 Path Tracing Mod... And A Walkie Talkie Bonus
33:07 Official Head Over Heels Sequel... 40 Years Later
38:35 Videos Of The Week
52:32 Reesy Bonus - Virtual OS Museum

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Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about a Kickstarter for a fold up arcade machine that transforms into a piece of furniture, Steve Jobs immortalised on a really awful looking $1 coin, Sega Saturn MiSTer core secrets, a Taki Udon SuperStation review, a new mod for DOOM that makes it all shiny, the Football Manager legacy collection, Atic Atac in 3D & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles
The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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

Episode Links:
Retro Directory: https://retro.directory
RetroFest: https://www.retrofest.uk
My MAME Cab Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG8TK2Qjh_U
Kickstarter Swap Arcade: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amat/swap-arcade-full-arcade-that-turns-into-a-furniture-cabinet
Steve Jobs $1 Coin: https://www.engadget.com/2170555/steve-jobs-coin-on-sale-today
Sega Saturn MiSTer Core Article: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/05/08/saturn-mister-core-optimizations-overcome-chock-full-fpga
Taki Udon SuperStation Review: https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/superstation-one-this-usd210-fpga-playstation-puts-sonys-ps-classic-to-shame
Dez DOOM Mod: https://www.facebook.com/groups/180107965965298/permalink/1990507271592016
Football Manager Legacy Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/original-football-manager-creator-returns-to-the-zx-spectrum-just-in-time-for-the-2026-world-cup
Atic Atac 3D: https://stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EofGuoLeSrQ

Video Of The Week 1 (Nostalgia Nerd Swindon Museum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfl8poxJjPo
Video Of The Week 2 (MVG Neo Geo AES+): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFNRUgRupkU
Video Of The Week 3 (BBC Money Programme 2000 Mobile Internet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NedkJwn28jw

Chapters:
00:00 This Week's Events
02:25 PCBWay
03:15 A Foldy Uppy Arcade Cabinet
12:57 This Steve Jobs Commemorative Coin Looks Terrible
17:39 The Secrets Of The Sega Saturn MiSTer Core Revealed
22:55 Taki Udon's SuperStation Looking Splendid
28:42 Dez DOOM Mod Is Rather Shiny
35:23 ZX Spectrum Football Manager Is Back!
41:21 Atic Atac In 3D
42:56 Videos Of The Week

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

Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about a bomb scare at a Peter Kay show, a new Amstrad meetup in the UK, Atari's acquisition of the Wizardry RPG series, the MiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade, SEGA's Neptune, the new Steam controller, a new Commodore C64C, DOS 1.00 going open source & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles
The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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

Episode Links:
Peter Kay Bomb Hoax: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2pvle9lqo
UKAG Amstrad Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meet
Atari Acquires Wizardry: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/who-owns-the-wizardry-rpgs-we-do-say-both-drecom-and-atari-as-an-unusual-ip-acquisition-splits-custody-of-the-genre-forming-series
MiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade: https://shop.heber.co.uk/multisystem2-arcade-system-jamma-with-black-enclosure
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YXSS27oX0
Neptune Video 1: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096894527045747
Neptune Video 2: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096356544598265
New Steam Controller: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55UIaiTE-A
New C64C: https://commodore.net/computer/?sku=c64cu-fe
DOS 1.00 Open Sourced: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2026/04/28/continuing-the-story-of-early-dos-development
Atari ST Miracle Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/miracle-boy-is-an-atari-st-masterpiece-you-can-download-now

Video Of The Week 1 (Tom Scott In A Tiny Boat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMYYcddinkE
Video Of The Week 2 (MattKC 3:2 Monitor): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYMI7MsnT1o
Video Of The Week 3 (MASTER BOOT RECORD Live Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-iTgICOh0
Video Of The Week 4 (74XX Wild Gunman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfqnomGPkM

Chapters:
00:00 I Nearly Got Blown Up Watching Peter Kay
07:01 PCBWay
07:52 Upcoming Amstrad UK User Meetup
12:58 Atari Acquires Wizardry
21:28 New MiSTer MultiSystem 2 JAMMA Arcade
31:35 Neptune, Steam Controller, And Commodore C64C Hardware News!
41:50 DOS 1.00 Goes Open Source
47:15 Videos Of The Week