Nostalgia Nerd, Windows 95, He-Man, CD32, Jail Floppies & More - Ramble 127
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 Nostalgia Nerd's fresh start, Windows 95's 30th anniversary, the new He-Man game, an Amiga CD32 Mini, floppy disks in jail, an updated driver for an ancient GPU, Quake from memory & 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:Nostalgia Nerd Is Starting Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8a3JAXMlpIWindows 95 30th Anniversary: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsofts-windows-95-release-was-30-years-ago-today-the-first-time-software-was-a-pop-culture-smashWindows 95 Browser Emulator: https://www.pcjs.org/software/pcx86/sys/windows/win95/4.00.950My Windows 95 Beta Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgq7LcvRFA4He-Man Game: https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-and-limited-run-games-announce-he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-dragon-pearl-of-destructionCDex32 / CD32 Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/commodores-ill-fated-amiga-cd32-is-getting-another-chance-to-shine-via-this-plug-and-play-mini-consoleFloppy Disks In New Jersey Jail: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/new-jersey-prisoner-laments-reliance-on-floppy-disks-for-appeals-documents-which-limits-file-size-to-1-44-mb-prisoners-allowed-20-floppy-disks-in-cell-but-usb-flash-sticks-are-bannedATI R300 Driver: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Radeon-R300-Mem-Info-GLNew Amiga AmiBrowser: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/amiga_web_browser_amibrowserAnandTech Archive: https://www.techspot.com/news/108967-anandtech-27-year-archive-has-vanished-but-someone.htmlDOOM On Alarm Clock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QutpZBTJRDYQuake From Memory: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/wily-fps-modders-remake-the-original-quake-from-memory-alone-imagine-if-triple-a-remasters-worked-this-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (RaZZor Poolrooms E1M1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbhhdOyUC1gVideo Of The Week 2 (Budget-Builds GeForce 2 MX): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70LAHVvw2AVideo Of The Week 3 (RobSmithDev Alien Scanner): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpUjXUSlkbUChapters:00:00 Nostalgia Nerd Starts Again07:58 PCBWay08:57 Windows 95 30th Anniversary17:05 New He-Man Game!23:31 Amiga CD32 Mini29:14 Floppy Disks In Jail33:49 Teaching Old GPUs New Tricks37:52 Briefs: Amiga Browser / AnandTech Archived / DOOM Alarm Clock / Quake From Memory46:46 Videos Of The Week
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UK Gov vs. Wikipedia, New Bubsy, DOOM On A USB Charger & More - Ramble 126
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about the new Vectrex Mini, the history of the CD, DOOM on a USB charger, Bubsy 4D, the A1200, Nightdive's future plans, the UK government's threat to Wikipedia, the G'AIM'E lightgun & 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:Vectrex Mini: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/vectrex-mini-is-the-next-micro-console-youll-need-to-ownKickstarter For The Above: https://vectrex.com/vectrex-mini-kickstarterFirst Commercial CD Story: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/the-first-commercial-compact-disc-was-created-43-years-ago-today-nearly-one-billion-cds-were-shipped-per-year-in-early-2000sDOOM On Anker Charging Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdOU8SqCqeYBubsy 4D: https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4dVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4bq6P8e5gkRetro Games Ltd A1200 Announcement: https://x.com/THEC64_RGL/status/1957741240063009230"Hands On" With The A1200 At Gamescon: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/a-full-size-amiga-1200-remake-is-hiding-out-at-gamescom-and-it-could-solve-my-retro-microcomputer-woes/Nightdive Interview: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/nightdives-ceo-reiterates-desire-to-remaster-eternal-darknessWikimedia OSA Challenge: https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/08/11/wikimedia-foundation-challenges-uk-online-safety-act-regulationsG'AIM'E Hands-On Preview: https://insider-gaming.com/gaime-hands-on-previewVideo Of The Week 1 (LGR Atari Hot Sauce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHV0VxtlfGMVideo Of The Week 2 (Adam Savage's Tested): https://www.youtube.com/@testedChapters:00:00 Vectrex Mini08:37 History Of The CD13:33 DOOM On A USB Charger!?18:00 New Bubsy!?23:53 Hands On With The A1200? Nope.29:20 Interview With Nightdive Studios36:09 RIP Wikipedia?43:15 G'AIME'E Lightgun Reviewed50:10 Videos Of The Week
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about the end of AOL's dialup service after more than 30 years, a faster software Xbox 360 hack, Gabe Newell's new yacht company, the end of Ebuyer, Settlers II on Amiga, a Gameboy emulator for the Playdate console & 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:AOL Ends Dialup Service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0yy3e6z4zoXbox360BadUpdate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycY09EUm8wAGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/grimdoomer/Xbox360BadUpdateGaben Buys Yacht Company: https://www.theverge.com/news/718639/gabe-newell-valve-superyacht-oceancoEbuyer Acquired By Fraser Group: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/uk_tech_retailer_ebuyer_headsEugh: https://www.ebuyer.comSettlers Online: https://www.thesettlersonline.comSettlers II For Amiga: https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amigaCrankboy Playdate GB Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/crankboy-is-a-playdate-game-boy-emulator-with-impressive-performanceGitHub For The Above: https://github.com/CrankBoyHQ/crankboy-appBOOM! Atari 2600 Bomberman Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km7pHKpOK3AChamp Games: https://champ.gamesVideo Of The Week 1 (RDev Half-Life 2 DOOM Project): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8-Gdbuv26EVideo Of The Week 2 (Pretzel Portal Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0iQTj4E0oChapters:00:00 RIP AOL Dialup04:18 Xbox 360 Software Exploit Gets Even Better08:53 Gaben Sails The Seven Seas13:59 RIP Ebuyer22:20 Settlers II Finally Comes To The Amiga!30:13 New Playdate Game Boy Emulator38:20 Video(s) of the Week45:21 And Finally...
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Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs: The Musical... & More - Ramble 124
https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about a musical called Nerds, a fun new CGA game, a new Atari Falcon030, the Heretic & Hexen remaster, games censorship, another British arcade in trouble, the death of Steam on ChromeOS & 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:Nerds Musical Review: https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/theatre/nerds-reviewTech Distractions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TechDistractionsTech Distractions 99Things Game: https://4am.org/99My Sparrow Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoF98_XLL3UNew Falcon030: https://wizztronics.com/falcon-rebuildHeretic & Hexen Remaster: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/heretic-and-hexen-have-received-a-surprise-remaster-from-nightdive-studios-205747137.htmlSteam Censorship Story: https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorshipZoom on GTA & Duke Nukem 3D: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/grand-theft-auto-duke-nukem-and-saints-row-are-at-risk-amid-pressure-to-remove-adult-games-from-steam-and-itch-retro-platform-worriesHalifax Arcade Closing Down: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/ive-put-my-entire-heart-and-soul-into-creating-this-tribute-to-the-past-arcade-blast-from-the-past-set-to-closeSteam for Chromebook EOL: https://9to5google.com/2025/08/07/steam-chromebook-2026Video Of The Week 1 (Tech Distractions 99Things Game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mokpzomXx8EVideo Of The Week 2 (noclip Heretic / Hexen Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pANcjjPnzgwVideo Of The Week 3 (MattKC Darkspore): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGr_BcwyI9kChapters:00:00 Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs - The Musical!05:01 A Fun New CGA Game!08:41 New Atari Falcon030!?17:04 Heretic & Hexen Remaster24:47 Games Censorship34:31 Another British Arcade In Trouble :(41:13 Steam on ChromeOS..? Not Anymore!44:59 Videos Of The Week
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Perifractic Buys Commodore! 3D Printable Atari Joystick, New SEGA Emulator & More - Ramble 123
Latest Main Channel Release (Atari x PAC-MAN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNWIhXjrEDAIn this episode I talk about Perifractic's purchase of Commodore, a 3D printable Atari joystick, a new LaserActive SEGA MegaLD emulator, the new Raspberry Pi RP2350, a blurry keyboard, a dual screen Android handheld & 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:Commodore Industries SRL Press Release: https://commodore.inc/press-release-of-23-july-20253D Printable CX40 Joystick: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7105466DecentCart Atari 8-Bit Flashcart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-sEndb4mEILaserActive MegaLD Emulator: https://techdocs.exodusemulator.com/Console/PioneerLaserActive/Software.html#emulationRP2350: https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/rp2350-a4-rp2354-and-a-new-hacking-challengeBlurry Keyboard: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/this-keyboard-looks-like-its-been-plucked-straight-from-half-life-1-with-how-well-it-replicates-low-res-classic-game-textures/Android Pocket DS: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/ayaneo-announce-the-pocket-ds-the-worlds-first-flip-dual-screen-android-handheldVideo Of The Week 1 (Spinal Tap 2 Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m98E6X_WatoVideo Of The Week 2 (50 States In 50 Days): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTYbvU-aSf4Video Of The Week 3 (LGR SEGE 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDmGzxKnzlMChapters:00:00 Peri Buys Commodore08:01 3D Printable Atari Joystick13:32 New Atari 8-Bit Flashcart16:34 LaserActive21:15 Raspberry Pi 5V25:52 Blurry Keyboard30:37 Dual Screen Android Games Console35:25 Video(s) Of The Week41:00 What I’ve Been Working On
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