We welcome retro productivity software blogger Christopher Drum of Stone Tools (stonetools.ghost.io) to ask the big questions: was the television game show just as important to culture as Doom? Is there a sensible way to acquire arcade cabinets without spending all one's time and/or money on them? And when did the web browser become more important for running software than exploring unconnected pages?
00:00 - Show Opening
03:33 - Top American Cultural Creations (Besides DOOM)
Story Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com
Romero post: https://bsky.app
21:51 - Insert More Coins
Story Link: https://metro.co.uk
Additional link: https://www.ukvac.com
31:26 - Housekeeping - News links found below
39:51 - Long Live Browser Emulation!
Story Link: https://floooh.github.io
Additional links: https://www.timeextension.com
50:53 - 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 Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
News In Brief Links
UK Nintendo Nostalgia?: https://metro.co.uk
Steam cartridge system: https://www.tomshardware.com
Zilog Z80 CPU turns 50: https://goliath32.com
1.44 MB game contest: https://www.escapistmagazine.com
GAME enters administration: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Related: https://www.gamespot.com
Day in the Life of a 1980s K-Mart Manager: https://www.youtube.com
Super Mario 64 on PS1 and 3DO: https://retrododo.com
