Episodes
It's Our Sinclair 114! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some hot, monster on monster action on the 48K and 128K Speccy as we look at Rampage! I'll be examining what I think made the arcade game such a classic, and pondering how you convert a 3 player arcade game with multiple buttons and huge, colorful sprites to an Spectrum. Did the pull it off...tune in and find out!
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Published 11/12/24
It's Our Sinclair 113! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some Halloween fun on the 48K and 128K Speccy. From our good friends at Midnight Brew Games, I'll be examining the new box set release of Colin Stewart monster classics, Frank N Stein and Dr. Acula! It's spooky puzzle platform fun on a GRAND scale, and retooled with bug fixes and in-game tunes!
If you're interested in this box set, check them out and all the other offerings at
midnightbrewgames.com
and check out Happy Coding...
Published 10/28/24
It's BIG Our Sinclair 112! This time out, join the boys for what's said to be a STONE COLD CLASSIC on the 128K Speccy. Where Time Stood Still is a party based exploration horror survival games WAY before any of that meant anything! Will this one soar with the Pterodactyls or sink in the swamp!? FIND OUT!
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Published 09/16/24
Welcome to a special ZX Spectrum Next edition of Our Sinclair. This time out, we'll be looking at the recently released Next title Head Over Heels! This is the gutsy reimagining of the ZX classic from 1987. Does this new version meet or exceed the original, or does it tumble down "head over heels'!? Find out!
Thanks to Rusty Pixels for a review copy of "Head over Heels" for the ZX Next. To explore Rusty Pixels offerings for the ZX Next and more, go to https://www.rustypixels.uk/ .
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Published 08/12/24
How fast can you negotiate an alien world...with a flea?!?!? THIS is the one and only question Bugaboo The Flea asks! Armed with the unbelievable skills that only a flea possesses, can you lead Bugaboo to the surface!? Can you do it faster then your buddy can!?! Join us on Our Sinclair 110 as we find out if DEM BOYS can do it! (Hint, I can't).
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Published 07/15/24
Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT this week as we take a look at a game based on the beloved scifi puppet show from the 1960's! It's THUNDERBIRDS on Our Sinclair 109! Thunderbird 1 and Thunderbird 2 are READY FOR LAUNCH, so get the hell out of the pool!
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Published 06/10/24
Let's do the TIME WARP AGAIN! Yes, It's ROCKY HORROR SHOW time on Our Sinclair! Join our resident Riff Raff and the Meatloaf on episode 108!
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Published 05/20/24
It's ZX Spectrum time once again on this weeks OUR SINCLAIR! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we TEST OUR MIGHT with a UK legend in Geoff Capes Strong Man! After we talk about what made Geoff a household name, we'll have a look at this event based Strong Man competition. So grab a protein shake...we need a spotter as we do some heavy lifting this week!
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Published 04/15/24
Knight Lore paved the way for isometric games on the ZX Spectrum..but is it any good?! It's DEEP Dive time on OUR SINCLAIR! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT and find out!
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Published 03/18/24
It's ZX NEXT time this week with BAGGERS IN SPACE! Is this the best game on the NEXT? Is it an all time classice?!? PLUS - tune in LIVE for THE BRENT'S first impressions on the ZX NEXT, and a ton of Spectrum fun!
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Published 02/24/24
It's Ghouls N Ghosts on the Speccy! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on Our Sinclair as we give this Capcom classic a look on the ZX Spectrum! We'll talk about Ghost N Goblins in the arcade, the ports, and then dig into the sequel...of PAIN!
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Published 02/24/24
Hello! Just a message to say that this OUR SINCLAIR channel is being retired! Don't worry though, the show is still GOING STRONG over at the main Amigos Retrogaming Network channel at
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast
Please, we hope you will follow us over and continue to check us out, along with our sister shows on the network. We appreciate your support!
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Published 02/04/24
Strangeloop is a unique ZX game for sure! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT on OUR SINCLAIR as we take on the maze! Let's try to figure this one out!
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Published 01/08/24
Join John "Boatofcar" Shawler, Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT for FIRST OF IT'S KIND EVENT! All of the Amigos Retro Gaming shows COME TOGETHER for an END OF THE YEAR AWARDS SHOW! We'll pick the best, and the worst, of games featured in 2023 on Amigos, ARG Presents, Our Sinclair, The CoCo Show, and the Atari ST Show! We'll also see what game YOU, the listener thought were the big winners and BAD losers! Kick back, relax, and let the warm memories wash over you, and say goodbye to the year that...
Published 01/02/24
Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take on the challenge of the OPEN SEA in the ZX Spectrum EXCLUSIVE game "Worse Things Happen At Sea"! Will the boys sink or swim!!!!!!!!!
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Published 12/04/23
Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we take a look at the DEEP wartime strategy game THEIR FINEST HOUR! It might not be what you think it is, but it could be the definitive wargame on the Speccy!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
3:45 Their Finest Hour Review
33:23 Outro!
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Published 11/06/23
Welcome to BIG episode 100 of Our Sinclair! It's been a fantastic, crazy ride through one hundred big shows, and I can't think of a more fitting title for THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron to consider then the well loved Spy Vs. Spy! We'll talk about the GIRTH of ports, and we'll dig deep into what makes this game so clever and at the same time makes it so tough to come to grips with. We'll also consider 100 episodes of Our Sinclair, and get a special message from Our Sinclair co-founder John...
Published 10/09/23
Every home computer tried to copy the success of Nintendo's arcade classic "Punch-Out". The next contender is "Rocco" on the Speccy. Does it have a punchers chance, or is it just another Glass Joe?? Find out on Our Sinclair Episode 99!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
4:25 Rocco Review
32:05 Outro!
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Published 09/11/23
Solomon's Key came home from the arcade to the Spectrum in 1987 courtesy of Probe and US Gold, and it's just as challenging now as it was then! Join us on Our Sinclair as we take a look at its history and impact!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
5:29 Solomon's Key Review
38:05 Coming Up Next!
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Published 08/07/23
Seraphima is the NEW hotness that takes the humble ZX to level NEVER before thought possible! Join us on Our Sinclair Episode 97 as we check out this brand new Speccy gem!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
2:27 Seraphima Review
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Published 07/03/23
Avalon pushed the boundaries of the 48 Speccy in a way few other 1984 games attempted. Join us on Our Sinclair Episode 96 for an in-depth history and review!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
2:27 Avalon Review
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Published 06/05/23
π₯π₯ Ready for retro kumite? In Episode 95 of Our Sinclair, we dive deep into the iconic ZX Spectrum game, Way of the Exploding Fist! Not only do we reveal the secrets behind its success, but we also put it head-to-head against the C64 version to settle the score once and for all. If you had a good time with this vid, CHOP that like button!
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π₯ The developer's charge that this was NOT just a Karate Champ ripoff!
π₯ The unique control system that unleashed 18 different...
Published 05/08/23
Archon's ZX Spectrum Port is actually a tale of TWO games!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
4:14 Archon Review
30:11 Coming Up Next!
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Published 04/07/23
Brent and Aaron show you how!
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0:00 Ridiculous Banter
9:14 How to be a Complete Bastard Review
37:21 Coming up next!
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Published 03/06/23