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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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Episodes

Pixel Fix #10

June 01, 2020 08:36 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

In celebration of his recent 40th birthday, this week we discuss all things PacMan - can you name the 4 ghosts and their respective colours?  We also give a shout out to Retro Gamer Magazine this month as they have an in depth article on the development of this game - it's a great read!  Will you agree with our 30 second challenge choices for our best and worst video game characters?  Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast

Pixel Fix #9

May 25, 2020 10:47 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

On the show this week the guys discuss a wide range of retro enhancements and upgrades for retro consoles and computers with a shout out to where you can get hold of some of them. This is also the subject of the 30 second challenge - will you agree with their best and worst choices? Classic game of the week is Donkey Kong - do you know the real name of the Princess the needs rescuing?  Don't forget to subscribe and follow us @PixelFixPodcast on Twitter!

Pixel Fix #8

May 18, 2020 09:10 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Such diverse topics as Commando on the Commodore 64 and game genres are covered by the team this week, with the 30 second challenge focused on the best and worst simulation games of all time. Will you agree with their choices? (Probably not) Follow us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast and don't forget to subscribe!

Pixel Fix #7

May 11, 2020 09:22 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Will you agree with our choices for the 30 second challenge this week covering the best and worst video consoles? Dean, Rob and Jason also cover adventure games and share their thoughts on Bombjack across 3 platforms - Commodore 64, Atari 800XL and ZX Spectrum Don't forget to subscribe and why not follow us on Twitter? @PixelFixPodcast

Pixel Fix #6

May 04, 2020 10:04 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

The guys introduce a new '30 second challenge' feature this week discussing their best and worst joystick experiences. What's your favourite?  Plus, they talk about modern remakes and updates of classic games and a brand new game for the Commodore 64 - Fix It Felix Jr.  Don't forget to subscribe!

Pixel Fix #5

April 27, 2020 09:11 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

A short and sweet episode this week with Dean, Rob and Jason covering Compilations, memories of their Childhood Setup and Computers at School.  Don't forget to subscribe! Find us on Twitter @PixelFixPodcast

Pixel Fix #4

April 20, 2020 12:38 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

Join the intrepid trio this week as they tackle the subjects of Homebrew, Computer and Gaming magazines of their youth and share memories of the local shops that stocked the tapes and disk games they played back in the day...an episode awash with nostalgia!

Pixel Fix #3

April 14, 2020 13:25 - 1 hour - 86 MB

This week Dean, Rob and Jason share their thoughts on the topics of Emulation, Piracy, Modern Add-ons and the worst games they ever played (some controversial games mentioned here...) - all in a retro computing context of course!

Pixel Fix #2

April 06, 2020 10:15 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

This week, Dean and Rob are joined by Jason and they discuss the hardest games they ever played, retro hardware they most wanted as a child and the controversial topic of 'what counts as retro?'

Pixel Fix #1

March 30, 2020 11:54 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

This week, Dean and Rob talk about how they got into the retro computing scene, the main systems they grew up with and what / why they collect retro hardware and software. Don't forget to subscribe!