There’s a new instant messaging Wi-Fi cartridge for the C64 that allows you to chat live in a public or private chat room, so let’s see what all the talk is about with this exclusive playtest! ...
2024-02-15 05:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, I'm taking your kind advice to take it easy this week what with the storm damage and baby teething damage ;) But I did still have a couple of hours spare to set up this Wi-Fi modem I bought, ...
2024-02-07 17:49:09 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a quick vid with a fun solution to a retro problem.
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
2024-02-06 18:06:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We're all fine here but we've had one heck of a storm in Los Angeles County as you may have heard, and have some damage to take care of this week.
Luckily nothing of value was damaged, unless...
2024-02-05 22:12:09 +0000 UTC View PostI enjoyed it so much, I did it again! Just for you this time though, if you've got the "time" to "watch", that is.
Thanks for your ongoing support! 👍🕹️ Okay, clocking off now! 2024-02-04 02:49:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Sooo... apparently people like Knight Rider? 😅
Alright, over to you for this one. Theo van den Beld, co-developer of Chat64 which is a new Wi-Fi cartridge for the C64, has very kindly sent us the first public test unit (yellow for me of course)...
2024-01-28 03:38:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Please enjoy the new episode of our little Retro Show. This just gets more and more enjoyable to curate, prepare, film, and edit, every month. We feel so privileged to be able to put out this conte...
2024-01-25 09:11:12 +0000 UTC View PostWell, this one perhaps didn't quite pan out how I hoped, but I always like to share journeys with you no matter the outcome. So following on from my digital minimalism quest to break smartphone add...
2024-01-20 21:25:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Feel free to join us in the live chat on Saturday for the public premiere of this one. Click the link to set a reminder (make sure notifications are enabled on your device) and to see y...
2024-01-18 21:11:18 +0000 UTC View Post
The press embargo prevented me revealing this early, but you will be getting early access to my forthcoming exclusive review video. Hooray!
I'm still not quite myself after a bad cold (which we all got 😩) but managed to get this video out as I heard solder fumes can help clear sinuses! (Not really.)
I was always a bit scared o...
2024-01-11 01:48:00 +0000 UTC View PostI've been waiting years for this: The incredible Ultimate64 (a kind donation from a Patreon) now has a firmware update that brings to life the on-board ESP32 Wi-Fi module. Let's try to get it worki...
2024-01-07 01:20:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Just hours after I published this video to you, some new evidence came to light. I've updated the video. As it caused ripples of little updates its hard to giv...
2024-01-03 18:56:34 +0000 UTC View PostJust for you here's some of the items sent to the channel that weren't quite suitable for a public video for various reasons, but I thought you'd find intriguing nonetheless.
Happy New Year t...
2023-12-31 19:38:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Ladyfractic is Ladybacktic with a really interesting 80s retrotech product; a digital watch that can be powered by water, or even beer. But will it work? And where will she find a beer?...
Yo...
2023-12-28 09:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
A cheap and cheerful project for the holidays!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZgsySCT_hqI?si=...
2023-12-26 19:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a little PEEK at how we’re gearing up for a nostalgic Christmas.
Correction: That’s Little & Large not Cannon & Ball lol, often confused, but mainly by me!
Here’...
2023-12-24 22:02:58 +0000 UTC View PostBy request here's the full scan of that letter I found during the recent Xmas video, where LucasArts spell out whether or not I ...
2023-12-23 00:06:18 +0000 UTC View Post
It's that time of year once again and we loved making this just for you. May we wish you and yours the happiest, warmest, and most nostalgic and cosy of holiday breaks in the coming days! ☃️...
2023-12-21 08:24:26 +0000 UTC View PostHere's a warm and cosy little selection of bonus items from the recent C64 childhood bedroom recreation video that I didn't have time for in the main video. I hope you enjoy this additional journey...
2023-12-20 02:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This doesn't really qualify as early access if you already saw the most recent The ЯRetro Show at the end of November, but as it was over 40 minutes long I decided to try making this "Best Bits" v...
2023-12-19 00:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Have I gone too far this time?...
PowerUp! early access video: https://youtu.be/iJBN0p4Dlqs
May the Force be with yo...
2023-12-16 23:16:34 +0000 UTC View Post
A very special and nostalgic video for today, as we right a wrong from a previous video. I shipped my actual teenage Commodore 64 computer desk 5000 miles from the UK for this one - can we get it s...
2023-12-13 18:39:52 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a look at the incredible innards of the collectors edition of this new Psytronik game for the Commodore 64. The vinyl CD will blow your retro mind!
2023-12-10 22:06:57 +0000 UTC View PostJust for you please enjoy a few minutes of exclusive content related to the Back To Fax project. We hope you like it!
YouTube link (contains brief flashing imagery): 2023-12-08 23:32:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Here it is! After about 10 months of setbacks and work, what is I think my biggest overall project and edit; by sheer weight of material and steps taken to get from A to Z!
This is most likely not what you expected ha, but here's a little unused footage from the Foenix computer review, going through its "Bible".
This also makes an interesting illustration of how...
2023-12-03 20:05:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Update - Video updated with several corrections/fixes below plus a thumbnail: