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Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden

Amigos Retro Gaming
Amiga
Commodore 64
ZX Spectrum
Retro Gaming
Atari
Halloween
Video Games
SEGA
Star Wars
Pac-Man
Atari 2600
Carvup
Trs-80 Color Computer
Nintendo
Dragon's Lair
Up and Down
The Empire Strikes Back
Sonic the Hedgehog
Arcade Games
Atari 8-Bit

Amigos Retro Gaming is a conversational, congenial series of podcasts about the computers and consoles of your youth. Includes Amigos: Everything Amiga, ARG Presents, Sprite Castle, and Pixel Gaiden! Amigos: Everything Amiga - www.everythingamiga.com/ ARG Presents - anchor.fm/arg-presents Sprite Castle - podcast.robohara.com/sprite-castle/ Pixel Gaiden - pixelgaiden.p... more

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Latest Episodes

This year, instead of reviewing a game, we talk to various attendees from around the world!

Welcome to ATARI UNLIMITED! This time out we're talking TALES FROM ATARI including Quiz Show the 1970's Atari game that ran off an EIGHT TRACK! We'll talk everything from Atari's involvement with Capcom's Street Fighter series, to Nolan's Chuck E Che... more

On this week's Amigos, we stretch our muscles and test JOTD’s phenomenal new arcade transcode of Hyper Sports on the Amiga, a pixel-perfect recreation of Konami's button-mashing classic.

🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!

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This week on OUR SINCLAIR 136, we have a more modern offering for the ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k with DIRTY DOZER, a puzzle platformer. We'll be taking the Dozer for a spin, and we'll find out just how dirty it gets! If you enjoy Our Sinclair content, ... more

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Recent Guests

Saki Endo
Content creator, runs a YouTube channel referenced in the show
Gorda Rubber Sheep
Episode: Pixel Gaiden - Episode 175 - Late Night Shenanigans Abound! + Battle Of The Systems - Megaman Soccer (SNES) VS Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (Genesis)
Cody Hoffman
Host of Pixel Gaiden
Episode: Pixel Gaiden - Episode 161 - Tim Buys Empty Boxes And Fills Them With Dreams + 6 Good DS Games
Rob Flack O'Hara
A prominent Amiga figure and podcast guest
Episode: Amigos 10th Anniversary live at Boatfest 2025 - Amigos: Everything Amiga 511
John Boatofcar Shawler
Guest and former partner in crime.
Amigos Retro Gaming Network
Episode: Conversations From The Darkside - Halloween Horrors! Join Flack & Amigo Aaron LIVE! FINAL EP of 24!
Tony Warriner
Game developer known for titles such as Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, and Broken Sword.
Revolution Software
Episode: Beneath a Steel Sky & Broken Sword Developer Tony Warriner | Amigos: Everything Amiga 469
David Hearn Ryder
Published author
Episode: Sprite Castle 093 - The Games-Summer Edition
Tim Drew
Co-host of Pixel Gaiden and guest in this episode
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Episode: Pixel Gaiden - Episode 126 - F1 Racing And Guns, Guns, Guns! + Battle Of The Systems 16 Bit Ninja Games

Hosts

Aaron
Co-hosts various Amigos network shows with a focus on banter, news, and perspectives on hardware and platforms.
Boat
Co-host on multiple Amigos network shows, contributing news, discussion, and community insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Hugely Enjoyable!

    A true gem of a podcast, filled with warmth, knowledge and humour. Highly recommended and I’m grateful to the hosts for creating such an enjoyable experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boaty Torino
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • I come from the land Down under

    Absolutely love this podcast! Radio is Australia is boring, so I pop my EarPods in and listen to this show on my way to and from work. When is the show heading down under??

    Keep up the good work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tony754785
    Australia2 years ago
  • Thanks

    I wrote the fire game a very long time ago, thank you for keeping it alive!

    Brian s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian35337
    United States3 years ago
  • Great shows

    I can’t believe I only just found these shows, they’re great. Funny, sarcastic, entertaining and you might just learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jboy10a
    United States4 years ago
  • Retro Nerds, feast!

    I’m an ancient Amiga 500/1200 user, my beloved computer. This podcast is a labor of love 💕 Where else will you find two nerds talking for hours on end about what they love. Primarily Amiga , but also other retro computers like Speccy, Atari ST etc. Well worth your time and enjoyment :) I must mention the podcast is also on YouTube. Love this guys :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gerasmus
    South Africa5 years ago

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Fans praise the approachable banter and nostalgia
Listeners value in-depth retro gaming knowledge and community feel
Audience notes this is a go-to for Amiga-focused conversations and collecting tips
Community-friendly and family-friendly tone is a plus for many

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Ask the Amigos - June 2026
Q: What is your most cherished possession related to gaming?
Responses center on personal mementos, such as a photo book from a Korea experience and nostalgic hardware, underscoring how physical artifacts carry powerful memories for collectors and enthusiasts.
Ask the Amigos - June 2026
Q: If you could pick a retro computer as a weapon in a battle to the death, which would you choose and why?
They joke about heavy, sturdy machines like the PET and classic Atari setups, noting they're more about symbolism and nostalgia than practical use, while weighing factors like weight, durability, and available blunt-force potential.
Ask the Amigos - June 2026
Q: Have you ever lost a save file that crushed your motivation to continue a game?
Yes, they recount experiences where corrupted saves or dead-end progression ruined the desire to keep playing, illustrating how important a smooth save system is for long-term engagement with retro games.
Ask the Amigos - June 2026
Q: What is the most annoying video game music of all time?
They name several contenders, citing looping tracks and beeper tones from 8-bit era games, with particular emphasis on tracks that felt constant or assaulting to the ears, and they point to specific titles that left lasting, negative impressions.
Ask the Amigos - March 2026
Q: Is there a game that you loved back then but wouldn't go back to now?
Aaron (Boat) discusses that text adventures are not appealing to him anymore and notes nostalgia for less complex, retro experiences, while emphasizing how his preferences evolve over time.

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What is Amigos Retro Gaming Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A warm, nostalgia-forward collection of retro gaming shows focused on Amiga and other classic platforms. Episodes balance banter, hands-on game impressions, hardware talk, and community updates, with hosts frequently sharing personal anecdotes from the 80s and 90s. The content often centers on Amiga titles, retro hardware, magazine-era culture, and collecting, while sprinkling news and event plugs that keep the scene lively. Its approachable, laid-back style is likely to appeal to long-time fans who enjoy deep-dive conversations, humor, and practical tips for restoring and playing vintage games. Distinctive traits include a tight-knit host dynamic, frequent live-streaming and community engagement, and a consistent emphasis on nostalgia marr... more

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2. Amigos: Amiga Game Reviews
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4. Retro Gaming Discussion Show
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4. John Boatofcar Shawler
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7. Tim Drew

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