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We look back at Knightmare, the incredible adventure game for kids that has maintained its popularity. Are we approaching the end of gaming consoles as we know them? What caused the Xbox red ring of death? Microsoft have finally explained.
All this plus some other news in brief and the Community Question Of The Week.
00:00 - Show Opening
06:03 - Reliving The KnightmareStory Link: https://youtu.be/6BF9GpcsJ5Q?si=kb-EdJZoAP_cUqhH
25:58 - Leaving The PlatformStory Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68304967
38:21 - Dave's Housekeeping
2 Old Microcomputers Discovered: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13092177/first-desktop-computers-discovered-London.html
C64 Instant Messaging: https://youtu.be/dWEfEXVNXZk?si=BLoQcJFHE1x52ZC8
Walkman Memories: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/walkman-memories-still-in-love-with-old-tech
Super Mario Language Deciphered: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/super-mario-sunshine-secret-language-decoded-after-22-years-3586059
Jonathan Ross Retro Cave: https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/513612/jonathan-ross-retro-home-wife-three-kids-unexpected-man-cave/
Cassette Tape Revival: https://www.newser.com/story/346328/joining-the-retro-revival-cassette-tapes.html
45:38 - My Red Ring Of DeathStory Link: https://www.ladbible.com/news/technology/xbox-red-ring-of-death-cause-explained-microsoft-564044-20240214
59:55 - Community Question of the Week
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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
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