New podcast episode, this time I moan about people thinking that Y2K wasn't going to be an issue just because it was fixed www.podbean.com/eas/pb-eie5t... #Podcast

The Repair Pile: Hanimex-TVG3000 Refurbishment Part 1 The second generation of consoles wasn't entirely defined by the Atari 2600 and it's main competitors, we also had quite a few machines that could be described as 1.5 generation and they helped bridge the gap between micros and consoles in…

I’ve updated the Codeberg files to include the external disk drive and I’m working on the 6500 series with external keyboard (guess at what point I ran out of beige PETG)

Ever wanted a PicoGUS or PicoMEM but for PCMCIA? @yyzkevin.com's PicoPCMCIA adds modern WiFi networking, Sound Blaster, GUS, CD-ROM, and storage to any computer with a PCMCIA slot. He's getting closer to launch and is now taking deposits for the first run of cards. www.yyzkevin.com/picopcmcia/

I know my numbers aren’t great YouTube but that’s a harsh criticism

Research suggests an early, undocumented Amiga CD32 Demo Disc (v1.0) may exist, possibly bundled with the first 1993 consoles. If you have an early CD32 and a v1.0 labelled demo CD, please get in touch. More details in the link below: www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/01/help...

I have big plans for spinny CRT

I reckon 2026 is the year I complete the #ZXSpectrumNext #ZXNext port of my #C64 game Runn 'n' Gunn. I made some rapid progress early in 2025 but didn't have see great change later in the year. This is known to programmers as the 90/90 rule: w.wiki/A6MJ

Nintendo Family Basic: Saving Private Bytes We've covered the Nintendo Famicom Family Basic pack before but now we've got an extra addition, so it's a good excuse to look at it again.

The 3D printable Holborn 9100 build toy is done, I’ll just clean up the files and upload them (free to use and open-source as always) #maker #3dprinting #retrocomputing

Recently we backed up a demo disk which had a demo for a game called Terminator. Unfortunately it seems to be missing a file ("DLOAD ." error given), but we're not sure exactly. Would any Amstrad CPC experts please be able to take a look? (CPC-001B.DSK) www.gamesthatwerent.com/wp-content/u...

Alright, a little forced burst of creativity and i've almost finished the Holborn construction toy

Happy New Year everyone! Tonight's stream was a lot of fun, and a massive thank you to everyone that popped in. All games featured tonight are linked here, please do go show your support! zx.jimblimey.com/2025.html

It’s been a productive morning

Out of pure curiosity, I wondered: Could my engine handle a Snatcher port if I ever felt like doing one? Turns out… YES, it absolutely could. 👀 #gamedev #megadrive #segagenesis #SGDK

I’m feeling creatively bankrupt at the moment. Just can’t seem to really create anything.

In the second part of this small series, I look at Mastertronic re-releases on the Commodore 64 where the music scored much better than the game did, with the top 10 in terms of difference in ratings from Zzap! 64. Nice music, shame about the game part 2 is here: mastertronic.co.uk/nice-music-s...

“Why ambassador, with these pigs in blankets you are truly spoiling us”

New Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Jan 25th at @retrocollective.co.uk The @bitmapbureau.com team are giving us the inside story on their wonderful retro game development. Join the team and enjoy everything the Retro Collective has to offer with like minded friends.

Right, Jools Holland is on

I’ve been mostly a non-drinker for over ten years but every new year I drink a port and lemon, it was my nans favourite drink

For the last time this year, live in 5! www.twitch.tv/jimblimey

Darn, looks like my Lynx flashcart is dead

Ah, the first YouTuber sponsored by Cash Giraffe - can’t wait for the expose that will inevitably happen there

I'm working on another 3D printable build toy, this time featuring a computer that i'm sure i'm not alone in be willing to commit minor / mildly major offences to own

Gluing the GPD Win screen bracket on didn't work, not enough material there to hold it. I have stuck some copper tube in to connect it to one of the screw points, but that's not a long term fix. However, turns out GPD released an STP for the top because it was a known issue

These sales tactics only work on people who don't know their podcast is shit.

If you do use YouTube would you mind giving my latest video a hype? The button should appear on the video player screen. The algorithm isn’t kind to me because I don’t release enough videos youtu.be/aHKYuBDY0l0

I've hit 10k views over on tonsomo.itch.io obviously they don't all translate to sales but $240 isn't to be sniffed at, thanks to all who looked at, shared, downloaded and purchased my games. I promise I will be adding games that aren't Jurl

Hardware: The HORI Game Repeater Hori are well known for their third party controllers, but they also experimented with other types of accessories, we take a look at one.

A couple of pre-Christmas purchases have arrived #Retrogaming 🧵

My Patreon's now have access to details of my Christmas project, Disassembling the ZX Spectrum game - Mercenary. www.patreon.com/posts/this-y...

If you want to see me opening up a Christmas present I bought myself solely for the purpose of making a video then it’s over on YouTube or Makertube makertube.net/w/a9psmi5hHp... youtu.be/aHKYuBDY0l0 #RetroGaming #RetroComputing

The Bandai/VTech Super Note Club We cover a lot of retro things including Consoles, Computers and Toys. So let's look at the Super Note Club from Bandai/VTech that merges all three.

I’m not surprised, not only is it a great song but it inspired at least one of my short films

That was a pretty quick turnaround, ordered Christmas Eve

Ok, technically I achieved what I wanted to with the Atari Lynx. My goal was to stop it turning on whenever batteries were put in and it no longer does that ... ok, it doesn't turn on at all now but you have to take the positives

I hope Santa Paws visited her

Another of my presents, realising one of the most important things in my life is my Dog - the missus gifted me a framed photo of her - it may be one of the best presents I’ve received

Just a reminder to people making videos, posts, blogs about scams. If you buy scams you aren’t helping raise awareness, you’re funding the next wave of scams

If you want to see me opening up a Christmas present I bought myself solely for the purpose of making a video then it’s over on YouTube or Makertube makertube.net/w/a9psmi5hHp... youtu.be/aHKYuBDY0l0 #RetroGaming #RetroComputing

Happy Xmas you lot, I've dressed up an exploded RIFA accordingly.

Well I must have been good this year!

Enjoyed this build a lot. Lego gameboy.

It’s that time of year again so I’m sharing our modern take on a Christmas fairytale - ScreenTime youtu.be/aKeLFsCPv6E?... #Film #Kids

First presents of the day from the wife

Don't dry your hair too hard or it may escape.

I don't recommend turning up the volume too loud for this!

Hopefully i'll get some time in the next few days to do some development. I want to get sound working on the Dragon and, if possible, colour. I need to fix one more bug in the C64 version and I need to finish the PC Engine, Atari Lynx and Super Nintendo versions of Jurl. And then new games

Pulled the trigger, my late christmas present to myself is an Elegoo Carbon