Rik's Random Retro

This is painful. The trailer looks like everything I'd want in another Mass Effect. Maybe there is hope someone is able to buy the IP and pick it up?

I've spent more time thinking about this, and I know a closure doesn't erase the games and experiences we've had, but looking back at it, how many times I've just dropped myself into Bioware worlds and gotten lost. Dragon Age and Mass Effect possibly having seen their end is a sad realization.

I'm really sad about the news that Bioware is being shut down. I had assumed the worst when the sale of EA finalized, and they took on a ton of debt to finance it. The studio may have stumbled lately, but made some of my most favorite games ever. Thanks for all the great memories.

With the new version of AmigaVision in the works that supports OCS/ECS machines, I had to take it for a test drive. Virtually all games, demos, and who knows what else in one image? Yep! Let's see how it behaves on the A500! Starting tonight at 8 PM CT youtube.com/live/NzOAUta...

I had to back this when I saw it. Ambitious and bonkers. Hoping it makes it into market!

A quick test on my TF accelerated A500 and it runs great. Another awesome option for an all in one solution for even more Amigas!

I had a blast with the stream last night exploring the old internet. Like always the dedication and passion people have giving us these retro experiences is fantastic. This is showcased in the oldbeige.net site, which allows download of old software/games direct to your vintage computer. Amazing!

I miss the simplicity and the exploration that came with the early internet. Thanks to Protoweb, you can relive some of that, and it works on retro computers. So for the stream this week we'll be exploring parts of the internet, 90s style! Starting at 8 PM CT youtube.com/live/3-Q4842...

This is just awful. You may gain some short level of attention, but that discourages the development of new ideas that benefit the community in the long run. Incredibly dumb and short sighted, just for some internet clout. Support the original devs!

Gotta get that Netscape experience too. This will be a staple on all my retro machines that support it.

This is so cool. I rigged up my retro network to be able to hit the internet. With the help of Protoweb, I'm now browsing the Internet ca mid 90s. This is the 3dfx homepage from back when. Even configured to simulate a 56k modem. Glorious!

Now that I have the Dicke Olga accelerator up and running, we have to test it out, and discuss some of the features it brings to the Amiga 2000. It's a big jump in performance! Starting tonight at 8 PM CT. youtube.com/live/-zrJrIZ...

It's the blinky light file copying dance show

Accelerator installed. The A2000 is running fantastic. Check the benchmark, and I think that's a project complete? Anything else to do besides capture this red bar? Pretty sure that's it!

It's been a couple of weeks, but it's time to talk about VCF Midwest, show off some pickups and play some games! Join me tonight at 8 PM CT. youtube.com/live/iofT0s2...

Life has been a bit hectic as of late, but I managed to get in some Amiga time last night. Exploring different demos and their awesome music is always a treat.

Like everyone else is saying this is very difficult to narrow down. But looking more at games that had an impact, or ones I played at important points in my life... this is as close as I can get!

Almost 2 years ago I put myself on the wait list for the Dicke Olga Amiga 2000 accelerator. It just arrived after that long wait, and boy is it a beast of a card! Looking forward to boosting that A2000 further than it's ever been!

Now that's one I've been waiting for. The box is really beat up, but the price was low as a result. I'll clean it up, and happily have it on the shelf. Hail to the king, baby!

Last night I made some old country comfort food. It was good. That is all.

I tried this at VCF Midwest on a real Atari system thanks to Power of Vintage, which had it ready to try out. Runs remarkably well (on an accelerated system)!

Of all the things I saw at VCF Midwest, this immediately caught my eye. Many of you might know this is my grail, my first real computer. Sadly this one wasn't for sale, but it was awesome to even see one in person again. So many memories associated with it. Terrific!

Another VCF Midwest in the books. It's always the retro highlight of the year. Met a lot of friends, new and old, and got to see a lot of cool stuff. A great time as always, and already looking forward to next year!

Well can't argue with that find. Might be hard to top that for the rest of the event

VCF Midwest is massive, even larger than last year. Definitely feels like the calm before the storm, but I've already been able to see some cool stuff, and talk with a lot of people. Tomorrow might be just a tad busy!

I'll be leaving to head to VCFM Midwest tomorrow morning. Looking at the table map and the list of exhibitors, I'm overwhelmed. I'm sure it'll be a great time, but the event has grown immensly. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again, and check out some sweet retro gear!

A while back I dove headfirst into the world of midi modules for gaming. It obviously escalated quicky and this is the end result. For the stream this week, we're taking a closer look, all run by a 486 for that midi goodness! Starting at 8:00 PM CT youtube.com/live/jLsjBtx...

Back with a livestream again! With the unfortunate passing of the legend Tim Curry, we're playing a game featuring him and his great performance: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Starting tonight at 8 PM CT. To space! youtube.com/live/oNZo5qH...

Happy 45th birthday to the original one, the IBM PC!

With the addition of Sim Golf the Maxis shelf keeps expanding. The white box situation is unbearable as a collector. Must have them all!

20 years indeed. In retro terms 20 years before when we got married the NES was just a year old. Happy Anniversary/being really old!

Having the Corneria theme, the takeoff part, hit right as I get on an on ramp heading home from work, as the turbo kicked in. All by chance in my playlist. I'll be riding that high for a while!

Adding some more memory to my utility laptop, and turns out you have to take the whole bottom case off. Lots of clips later but 16gb runs a lot better than 8 in this case!

The steam controller replacement arrived and this one actually looks and feels new! Worth the extra wait.

Paging @sucra.bsky.social, may want to keep your eyes on this!

After we fought with some odd display issues on stream last night, with the output flickering in and out even on capture, I did some more testing. Turns out it's my new flat panel I'm using for streaming. Not the computer, not the splitter. Sometimes it's the things you least expect... technology!

I have an unused mini PC I want to try and turn into a bare metal emulated Amiga. Tinkering time, and let's see where we get on stream! Starting tonight at 8 PM CT youtube.com/live/zDTOTmw...

Got my order in, in for 2! Happy to support the project and I most definitely have a need for this.

My steam controller finally arrived, and while I was excited, it unfortunately had some scrapes and scuffs on it. I can overlook quite a bit, but if I'm spending this much on it, I want to have it as close to new as possible. Valve thankfully is doing a replacement for me. Fingers crossed!

This video is still popping up in my head at times. Very deep into DAoC, so it was the right thing, at the right time.

Show me a cool physical game

Something we discuss at home actually, considering we have PCs and consoles mixed. While we trend toward PC, you cannot argue with the ease of use of the console experience. Buy system, buy your game (and yes likely update), but then you play. That's it. I'd say more appealing to most people vs PC.

I think everyone knew this day would come. As primarily a PC gamer, I've been ok with digital games for years, but consoles feel different somehow. Being able to share games among the kids easily on Switch as one example, is a reason we buy physical. Not great. share.google/rVFWgzcPQBBn...

Not long ago I picked up a Mac clone, the Umax SuperMac c600, and it's about time we load it up with some games and test it out. Insert your favorite Attack of the Clones joke! Starting tonight at 8 PM CT. youtube.com/live/mOijUj7...

What's going on here then? 👀

I can only imagine the effort coordinating all these parts, and processes across countries. It'll be worth the wait!

When your coworkers know you, and what you like. On my desk this morning was a Gateway 2000 bundled software binder, ca 1996, and some memory. Their cleaned trash is my treasure. Hits like Encarta, Golf, and Julia Child Home Cooking with Master Chefs. I'll happily take these!

With it being the 30th anniversary of Quake (yes really), we pretty much have to play it for the stream. Starting tonight, a bit later, at 8:45 PM CT. Software rendered, Voodoo powered, ports, we'll take a look at a few versions! youtube.com/live/ZhngBzs...

Well I'd say my kids know me and what I like, with a little help from @geekate.bsky.social. Happy father's day to all the geek dads out there!