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CiDeRmAn · 13-05-2015 08:30AM

No referral links permitted.
That last one has been quoted a number of times so I see no point in deleting it now, but please no more, thanks.

DinoRex · 13-05-2015 11:54AM

Can't say I was too interested in the new Mad Max film... but I just found out that Eve Ensler was a consultant on it. I'm totally on board with it now.

CiDeRmAn · 13-05-2015 01:40PM

Anyone know what the One 4 All scart switchers are like, regarding rgb?
This is the one here link

CosmicSmash · 13-05-2015 02:29PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Anyone know what the One 4 All scart switchers are like, regarding rgb?
This is the one here link

I got one of the Bandridge ones, Steve recommended them before, great picture with full auto switching. I got new cables from Retro Consoles Accessories as the ones that I got from Console Goods were pretty crap quality and blew the sh1t out of my xrgb cable.

the groutch · 13-05-2015 02:33PM

yeah, the Bandridge one is great, unfortunately they don't seem to make them any more.

CosmicSmash · 13-05-2015 03:03PM

the groutch wrote: »

yeah, the Bandridge one is great, unfortunately they don't seem to make them any more.

If I had of known that, I would have done a Steve.

CiDeRmAn · 13-05-2015 03:06PM

The Bandridge one would be ideal but I can't seem to find them online, I wouldn't mind picking two up if I could find them.

eddhorse · 14-05-2015 07:40AM

Well heres the Commodore smartphone :

http://thegg.net/mobile/commodore-takes-on-the-smartphone-market-a-new-beginning/

Star Lord · 14-05-2015 01:28PM

Not quite retro, more retro inspired, but 90's Arcade Racer is looking pretty good! Should appeal to any Rrrrrrrridge Rrrrrrrracer fans I'd imagine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjHlBvTCck

o1s1n · 14-05-2015 01:54PM

Bring back blue skies in games!

I really can't wait to play that.

Retr0gamer · 14-05-2015 02:18PM

I miss Sega

CiDeRmAn · 14-05-2015 03:06PM

No hint of a release date though, but it does look amazeballs.

Nerdkiller1991 · 14-05-2015 05:16PM

Star Lord wrote: »

Not quite retro, more retro inspired, but 90's Arcade Racer is looking pretty good! Should appeal to any Rrrrrrrridge Rrrrrrrracer fans I'd imagine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjHlBvTCck

Ahhh, yes. I've been dying for a new arcade racer.

Also, Fury Road on Friday for me.

Jack burton · 14-05-2015 06:03PM

Cant wait for that game, looks so good!

Saw this aswell today

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1420158244/power-drive-2000

Andrew76 · 14-05-2015 06:34PM

Jack burton wrote: »

Cant wait for that game, looks so good!

Saw this aswell today

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1420158244/power-drive-2000

That looks and sounds fantastic!

the groutch · 14-05-2015 06:42PM

so Harry Shearer has left The Simpsons cast, thankfully I think this is the beginning of the end.

Steve X2 · 14-05-2015 07:10PM

the groutch wrote: »

so Harry Shearer has left The Simpsons cast, thankfully I think this is the beginning of the end.

Wow, and he does a lot of the voices on that!!

Steve X2 · 14-05-2015 07:17PM

Andrew76 wrote: »

That looks and sounds fantastic!

Just backed it. I really like the style of it, but hope he decides to do a physical release and not just digital.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 14-05-2015 07:34PM

the groutch wrote: »

so Harry Shearer has left The Simpsons cast, thankfully I think this is the beginning of the end.

Is it official? All I saw was "he hasn't renewed his contract yet" but hasn't said for definate (that I've seen)

the groutch · 14-05-2015 07:58PM

confirmed via his twitter

https://twitter.com/theharryshearer/status/598707703020658688

Retr0gamer · 14-05-2015 09:35PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAUY1J8KizU

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 14-05-2015 09:41PM

the groutch wrote: »

confirmed via his twitter

https://twitter.com/theharryshearer/status/598707703020658688

Thanks groutch! I'm glad he can go off and do other stuff, read he wants to do theatre I think

Steve X2 · 15-05-2015 09:40AM

Speccy book up on Kickstarter. I've got his C64 and Amiga books and really recommend them and this new book is going to be great as well I'm sure.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/zx-spectrum-a-visual-compendium-by-bitmap-books

Myrddin · 15-05-2015 09:41AM

So much kickstarter stuff these days, I wonder if there's merit in a dedicated kickstarter thread?

Steve X2 · 15-05-2015 09:49AM

Myrddin wrote: »

So much kickstarter stuff these days, I wonder if there's merit in a dedicated kickstarter thread?

Be no harm, fair bit of retro related bits up on it.

Edit:

If we are going to do a Kickstarter thread, it would be nice to have the first post updated with all the campaigns and which ones are funded/failed etc. And if people want to reply the could say if they backed it, received the item, had issues and that sort of thing.
It would be handy to see a clear list of decent retro kickstarters as I have missed some nice ones in the past as I just hadn’t heard about them, or just plain forgot.

CiDeRmAn · 15-05-2015 12:03PM

Steve X2 wrote: »

Be no harm, fair bit of retro related bits up on it.

Edit:

If we are going to do a Kickstarter thread, it would be nice to have the first post updated with all the campaigns and which ones are funded/failed etc. And if people want to reply the could say if they backed it, received the item, had issues and that sort of thing.
It would be handy to see a clear list of decent retro kickstarters as I have missed some nice ones in the past as I just hadn’t heard about them, or just plain forgot.

Just started the Kickstarter thread.
I'm at work and on my phone so I can't move existing posts over.
If someone want to throw a few links in with some details about the ones they like or have funded or they reckon others might like, fire away. I'll have a look at it tomorrow and remove any mention of Streets of Rage or Goldenaxe remakes/reboots or tributes

DinoRex · 15-05-2015 12:58PM

Steve X2 wrote: »

Speccy book up on Kickstarter. I've got his C64 and Amiga books and really recommend them and this new book is going to be great as well I'm sure.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/zx-spectrum-a-visual-compendium-by-bitmap-books

Have both the Amiga and C64 ones... He really knocked it out of the park with the Amiga book, so much content.

Will be backing the Spectrum one as well despite never having had a Spectrum as a kid.

Steve X2 · 15-05-2015 01:13PM

DinoRex wrote: »

Have both the Amiga and C64 ones... He really knocked it out of the park with the Amiga book, so much content.

Will be backing the Spectrum one as well despite never having had a Spectrum as a kid.

He's redoing the C64 book to be more like the Amiga one. More content and slightly different format(hardback as well I hope). It'll come with a case of some sorts to hold both the Amiga and C64 books, which is nice :0)

I just throw my money at this guy, he does good stuff, great communication and delivers pretty much on time, so there is a level of trust there. Unlike that muppet who did the arcade artwork book nobody has got almost 2 years later :mad:

DinoRex · 15-05-2015 01:15PM

Yeah. Have to say it's one of the smoothest kickstarters I've ever taken part in.

Not sure about that polystyrene stretch goal though... seems a bit convoluted.

Steve X2 · 15-05-2015 01:20PM

DinoRex wrote: »

Not sure about that polystyrene stretch goal though... seems a bit convoluted.

Yeah, not sure on that one myself. It's kind of cool, in a collector sort of way. But I like my books on a shelf and easy to pickup and browse. If the book came in that I'd have to keep it in it, which would look crap on my shelf.

At the moment I've gone for the hardback book and Metal Man game option.

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