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SEGA Master System Hits 40 - This Week In Retro 246

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29th November 2025 56 min

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The SEGA Master System ( and Windows ) have reached 40 years old. Microsoft has made Zork open source. We remember the work of Rebecca Heineman.

00:00 - Show Opening

01:37 - Time Waits For No Man - Or Console For That Matter

Story Link: https://www.theguardian.com

Xbox 360 At 20: https://www.eurogamer.net

20:30 - 1979 In The Spotlight: Zork Is Now Open Source

Story Link: https://opensource.microsoft.com

Additional Link: https://blog.zarfhome.com

BBC Link: https://youtu.be

38:00 - Housekeeping - News links found below

43:09 - Burger Time - Celebrating The Life Of A True Legend

Story Link: https://youtu.be

Retro Collective Link: https://youtu.be

51:23 - 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

C64 Raycasting FPS: https://c64universe.com

Windows Hits 40: https://www.pcworld.com

The Analogue 3D Is Out : https://arstechnica.com

More On Windows At 40: https://www.tomsguide.com

MET Office Super Computer: https://www.youtube.com

Crash Live 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com

Episode Credits:

Master System Image: Evan-Amos

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