Pixel Fix
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Weekly retro computer themed podcast taking a look at the scene from a number of perspectives including collecting hardware & software, news and gaming.
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Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 7
October 23, 2023 20:10 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWe welcome Simon this episode, discuss VR in the '90s, zzap! & Crash Live shows, plus some recent RARE dev machine museum donations. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on X @pixelfixpodcast
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 6
August 15, 2022 16:37 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode, Dean, Rob and Andy discuss the recent visit to the Retro Computer Museum by Beth Richard, one of the designers of the CD1200 add-on for the Amiga 1200. Not only that, we also show off our new Amiga 1200 acquisition - a development machine used by Psygnosis to develop some awesome games! Plus, news of our next 'Legendary' event at the museum on 24th September 2022, tape loading, the Sinclair QL and the new Monkey Island game. All in under 40 minutes! Phew....
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 5
May 24, 2022 16:36 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBThis episode features not one, but two 'unboxings', a round up of recent events we have been to and a controversial discussion on retrobrighting - are you for or against it? This episode also available on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/C7MbYTsZYUw Don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 4
April 01, 2022 13:35 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBSo much content crammed in to this weeks' show it's hard to know where to start! Should we open up this BNIB shrink wrapped Atari Touch Tablet? - you decide! and.....is the Sony PS3 Console now considered retro? Plus, Briley Witch, The Mastertronic Book, Level 9 Archive, Nintendo 3DS store closure, gaming genres, Amibo news.....and more....phew!
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 3
March 02, 2022 17:35 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn episode 3 of PixelFix (also available on our Youtube channel https://youtu.be/vJdgtlNd02o) Rob opens a shrink-wrapped copy of Ikari Warriors for the Commodore 64 - is there anything inside? Plus, general retro chit chat with Andy and Dean covering David Pleasance, Simon Butler, Quasar, the Amiga 500 Mini and a new animated film 27 years in the making using an Amiga 1200!
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 2
February 01, 2022 21:07 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn a packed episode 2 of the revamped show, Rob and Dean cover GORF, Retro Pick Ups, Board Games, Uncharted Digital Upgrades, Recent Museum Donations AND a guided tour of the gaming room - PHEW! Enjoy, don't forget to subscribe and did you know - this show can also be viewed on Youtube on our Pixel Fix page
Pixel Fix Level 2 Episode 1
January 22, 2022 13:58 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBPixel Fix returns with a revamped show that will also be available on Youtube! Check out a short sneak preview here : https://youtu.be/CBNVmVXQd2w Recorded and filmed at the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester, UK, Dean and Rob are joined by Andy this time for a catch up on all things retro - enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to our Pixel Fix Youtube channel and follow us on Twitter @pixelfixpodcast
Pixel Fix #53
May 17, 2021 07:40 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBA complete change of format this week as Dean, Rob and Jason welcome Twitch sensation and retro gamer GameMistress (Theresa) onto the show to discuss a range of important topics. Much fun was had. Enjoy!
Pixel Fix #52
May 10, 2021 20:52 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBSlight audio quality issues aside (sorry folks!) the guys celebrate their 1st anniversary show with episode 52 featuring a Dungeon Master quiz, an Amiga game to be avoided and a chat about emulation. Don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #51
May 03, 2021 18:05 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBListen in to episode 51 as Rob and Dean battle it out in this week's retro quiz, hosted by Jason - can you do better? We also cover a hidden gem and round up the latest retro news. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #50
April 26, 2021 09:38 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBA special guest with a very interesting collection of retro kit joins the crew this week for episode 50. Rob hosts a 30 second challenge, Dean introduces a new hardware feature and Jason covers the news. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #49
April 19, 2021 07:14 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBJoin the crew for episode 49 with all the usual features including the Retro Quiz, Classic Game of the Week and Hidden Gems! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #48
April 12, 2021 09:13 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBWho doesn't love a good light gun game? Join us for episode 48 where the PixelFix crew reminisce on the subject and find out which game Rob has selected for the classic game of the week. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #47
April 06, 2021 20:42 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBJoin Jason, Dean and Rob for a simulation themed show this week featuring our retro quiz, classic game of the week and news round up. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #46
March 29, 2021 08:14 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBCheck out Episode 46, where Sierra games feature in our retro quiz hosted by Dean and the classic game of the week from Jason. Rob covers the news roundup and generally has a laugh. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #45
March 22, 2021 11:17 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBGod games feature this week in Episode 45 of Pixel Fix - but what constitutes a 'god' game? Rob, Dean and Jason couldn't agree! Plus a round up of retro news, classic game of the week and some fun with anagrams. Enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #44
March 08, 2021 21:47 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBPeew! Peew! It's shoot 'em up week as you join Dean, Rob and Jason for episode 44 of Pixel Fix. Surely you can do better than we did on the fiendish quiz? Will you agree with our classic games of the week? Only one way to find out...... Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #43
March 01, 2021 09:10 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBFighting talk this week as Dean, Rob and Jason add a 'fighting games' theme to episode 43. How will you fare in the quiz and will you agree with our choice of classic game of the week? Listen in to find out! Don't forget to subscribe.
Pixel Fix #42
February 22, 2021 11:33 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBJoin the crew this week for episode 42 with a flight sim theme. Jason hosts the quiz, Rob shares his classic game of the week and Dean rounds up the retro news. Don't forget to subscribe and why not get in touch @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #41
February 15, 2021 22:06 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB3....2....1....GO! A racing themed episode 41 to enjoy this week with Rob kicking off the quiz, Dean choosing the classic game of the week and Jason rounding up the retro news. Have fun! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #40
February 08, 2021 09:48 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBA slightly saucy episode 40 sees the team tackle the subject of 'sexy' video games in our retro quiz, classic game of the week and hidden gems features. Plus a round up of the retro news. Have fun and don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #39
February 03, 2021 12:53 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBJoin us for episode 39 for a show themed around the 'elements' as Jason hosts the retro quiz, Rob covers Winter Games in our classic game of the week and Dean rounds up the retro news. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #38
January 25, 2021 09:25 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBEpisode 38 has an arcade theme, with Rob holding a 30 second challenge on the best and worst arcade ports of all time. Will you agree? Gauntlet has been chosen as our classic game of the week and Jason asks the team to share arcade memories. Enjoy. Get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter. Don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #37
January 18, 2021 10:04 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAll the usual features for this week's show, with a retro quiz themed around developers & publishers - how many will you get? Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast
Pixel Fix #36
January 04, 2021 08:59 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBWho will win the retro quiz this week hosted by Jason? What Hidden Gems will be uncovered and will you agree with Rob's choice for the classic game of the week? Tune in and find out! Happy New Year folks, don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #35
December 21, 2020 09:57 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBJoin Jason, Rob and Dean for this festive episode 35 where the quiz, classic game of the week and hidden gems all have a 'Christmassy' theme! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter. Have a very merry Christmas - see you in 2021
Pixel Fix #34
December 14, 2020 09:11 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBCome and join us for Episode 34 with Dean, Rob and Jason covering the Retro Quiz, the new Hidden Gems feature, some retro news and our classic game of the week! What more could you want? Don't forget to subscribe and why not get in touch @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #33
November 30, 2020 09:41 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBJoin Dean, Rob and Jason this week for the 30 second challenge, classic game of the week featuring Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, a smattering of retro news and general banter. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #32
November 23, 2020 09:15 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBEpisode 32 is here as we celebrate Doom as our classic game of the week. Jason is on quiz duty and Rob rounds up the retro news and gets all nostalgic. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #31
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBAll the usual features this week - retro quiz, classic game of the week, retro news, plus a mini review of the Nintendo 35th anniversary Game & Watch and keep listening for a podcast extra to make you smile! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #30
November 09, 2020 19:55 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIn episode 30, Rob covers the Dizzy games in our classic game of the week section, Dean has an Amiga games theme for the quiz and Jason rounds up the retro news! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #29
November 02, 2020 09:57 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBWe weave a Halloween Theme throughout episode 29 this week with Resident Evil taking centre stage as our classic game of the week, Jason on retro quiz duty and Rob leading the discussion on our 'go to' scary games. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #28
October 20, 2020 10:18 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBJason kicks off the Halloween theme with Silent Hill as our classic game of the week, with Rob on retro quiz duty and Dean on the retro news roundup. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #27
October 12, 2020 17:46 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBAnother week crammed with retro computing goodness with Rob covering GTA as our classic game of the week, Jason discussing remakes and updates and Dean on quiz duty with a special 'audio' round. Enjoy folks! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #26
October 05, 2020 09:46 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBJoin the trio for episode 26 this week as they chat about their retro collections and how they show them off. Jason hosts the retro quiz and Capcom's 1942 takes pride of place as our classic game of the week. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #25
September 28, 2020 07:54 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThe classic platformer Chuckie Egg takes pride of place in our Classic Game of The Week this time, with Dean discussing Online Gaming and Rob hosting the retro quiz - how will you do? Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch @pixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #24
September 21, 2020 10:24 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBFrogger takes centre stage as our classic game of the week this time as Rob and Dean go head to head on the retro quiz themed around Commodore & Amiga, ably hosted by Jason. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #23
September 14, 2020 09:09 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBSolid scores from Rob and Jason in the Retro Quiz this week, but can you beat them? We also have a sprinkling of retro news, general banter and cover Wizard of Wor as our classic game of the week. Don't for get to subscribe and enjoy!
Pixel Fix #22
September 07, 2020 07:24 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBJason and Dean fare much better this week in the retro quiz (mostly because Rob made it easy!) - Jetpac makes it to our classic game of the week slot and we cover a bunch of retro news. Enjoy, don't forget to subscribe and get in contact with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter.
Pixel Fix #21
September 01, 2020 07:36 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBOutrun is the subject of our classic game of the week this episode, with Jason on retro quiz duties and Rob covering the retro news round up - enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #20
August 24, 2020 16:35 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBSpy Hunter is featured by Rob this week in our classic game of the week where he also pits his wits against Jason in the retro quiz. Join us for this, the retro news roundup and more. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #19
August 18, 2020 21:44 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBOh dear! Epic fail for Dean and Jason this week on the retro quiz chaired by Rob, but there is always the classic game of the week and the retro news sections to look forward to.....enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #18
August 10, 2020 09:24 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBJoin Rob, Jason and Dean this week for the retro general knowledge quiz, the classic game of the week featuring Another World and some retro news. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and we'd love to hear from you @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #17
July 27, 2020 11:56 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, Dean manages to mess up the Retro Knowledge Quiz by misplacing one of the answers! But, who is the winner - Rob or Jason? Rob also covers Pinball Dreams as our classic game of the week - what's your favourite table? Lets us know @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter. Don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #16
July 20, 2020 09:59 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBA fiendish Retro General Knowledge quiz hosted by Rob this week gets Jason and Dean racking their brains and Jason delves into Lemmings as our classic game of the week. Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!
Pixel Fix #15
July 13, 2020 10:01 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBA change of format this week as we try out some new features, including a general 'Retro' knowledge quiz hosted by Rob and a round up of recent Retro news. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and get in touch with us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast
Pixel Fix #14
June 29, 2020 11:02 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBWe celebrate Manic Miner for the ZX Spectrum as our classic game on this weeks show and our 30 second challenge examines our best and worst video game controllers! Will you agree with our choices? Let us know @PixelFixPodcast and don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #13
June 22, 2020 11:11 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBSpecial guest Andy Spencer, founder of the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester, joins the podcast this week for our classic game of the week discussion on Space Invaders and even wins the 30 second challenge! We also explore the growth of the retro scene and mention a number of places around the UK where you can get your pixel fix once the current 'lock down' eases. Enjoy! Please don't forget to subscribe and we'd love to hear from you @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter
Pixel Fix #12
June 15, 2020 09:16 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBDefender is the subject of the classic game of the week in this episode of the show with the 30 second challenge taking a look at the best and worst films based on video games or featuring computers. The guys also chat about the origins of the demo scene and if it is still relevant in 2020. You can get in touch with us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast and don't forget to subscribe!
Pixel Fix #11
June 08, 2020 09:29 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBFriendly disagreements a plenty this week as we defend our choices for best and worst video games based on films. Will you agree? However, no such divisions on Elite for the BBC Micro - a worthy classic game of the week. If you want to get in touch you can find us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe!