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In this episode I talk about Tim Curry's legendary performance in Red Alert 3, the GTA VI leaks, the triumphant return of Mr. Nutz (who?), Atari's new Activision releases, the A1200, Warren Spector's retirement, DOOM on DSLRs, Lemmings on C64, a new eWaste policy in the US that's causing trouble for vintage hardware enthusiasts & more!
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Episode Links: Tim Curry Obituary: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/tim-curry-red-alert-3-star-and-camp-icon-of-stage-and-screen-dies-aged-80 GTA VI: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62eg71e1z2o Atari Activision Releases: https://atari.com/products/atari-x-activision-superfan-bundle US eWaste Policy Blocks Vintage Hardware: https://kotaku.com/trumps-new-e-waste-policy-has-vintage-tech-collectors-anxious-theyll-be-caught-in-the-crossfire-2000722706 A1200 Is An Amiga Product: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/the-a1200-is-officially-an-amiga-product C64 Ultimate Cyberpunk Edition: https://commodore.net/store/commodore64/?shape=Breadbin&color=Cyberpunk+2077 Defender Of The Crown Is Back: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/amiga-strategy-classic-defender-of-the-crown-is-back-with-both-old-and-fresh-graphics-and-an-all-new-roguelite-mode Indianapolis 500 Launcher: https://racesimcentral.net/indy-500-launcher-utility-adds-wheel-support-carset-mods-ships-with-1989-and-1990-mid-race-saves-and-real-time-telemetry Mr. Nutz Is Back: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/mr-nutz-is-the-next-16-bit-character-to-get-a-physical-resurrection-on-snes-and-genesis PC Engine Motherboard: https://x.com/GallandRegis/status/2070122571249389912 Megadrive 32X Cart: https://github.com/MicroNut99/MD-32X-RAM-Cart-32Bit GoldenEye 007 N64 Recomp: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/goldeneye-007-for-n64-has-been-100-percent-decompiled-success-of-half-decade-project-opens-up-possibilities-for-complex-mods-and-ports Heatwarped Is NFSU's Spiritual Successor: https://bsky.app/profile/cookieplmonster.bsky.social/post/3mtmb7win5k2t TX-1 Arcade Game Retrospective: https://retroxp.beehiiv.com/p/past-meets-present-tx-1 Unreleased Dreamcast Game: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2026/08/we-played-unreleased-game-ring-legend.html Warren Spector Retires: https://www.eurogamer.net/warren-spector-announces-retirement
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Video Of The Week 1 (Paramount Golden Axe Cartoon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sStbBtfGaLA Video Of The Week 2 (Gamers Nexus Physical Media): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_9CgZZry5c Video Of The Week 3 (Tucker Osman Mactini): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ibda4d9JM Video Of The Week 4 (Tim Curry In Red Alert 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUgx5JhFbHE
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