Is it time for retro tech trading to go mainstream? We'll soon find out, if the reports of CeX's expansion into retro and import game sales are accurate. We also talk about the end of an era for a retro tech podcast, the return of cassettes, Casio's surprising commitment to blending 1980s digital watch styling with 2026 convenience, the origins of Batman (the game of the movie) and much more.
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00:00 - Show Opening
01:51 - CeX is back on the menu
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18:03 - Digital Watches
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33:50 - Housekeeping - News links found below
44:51 - Tell All Your Friends About Me
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53:52 - 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.
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Cruis'n USA: https://www.youtube.com
The A1200 Is An Amiga: https://www.reddit.com
Maxell UD-60U: https://www.tomshardware.com
Ravi Abbott Leaves Retro Hour: https://www.timeextension.com
James Pond Legacy: https://www.reddit.com
RIP Dr Timothy James King: https://www.theregister.com
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Episode Credits
Housekeeping Tune: https://www.epidemicsound.com
Parts of "Making Batman The Movie (1989): Amiga & Atari ST Original Ocean Dev Tell-All" courtesy of Will Harbison
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