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Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about my unexplained popularity in a well-known South American country, officially licensing the Commodore brand, a new PAC-MAN guitar from Fender, Sonic on the ZX Spectrum Next, the Microsoft / Valve collusion lawsuit, a new magazine for Steam gamers, a new SEGA handheld, a new brawler called Metro Siege & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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Episode Links:

Commodore Licensing: https://commodore.net/the-commodore-community-licensing-affiliate-pipeline-is-now-in-open-beta

My Band - The MightyC TITAN: https://www.youtube.com/@titanbandleicester

Fender PAC-MAN Telecaster: https://uk.fender.com/products/limited-edition-fender-x-pac-man-player-ii-telecaster

Sonic On Spectrum Next: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/sonic-the-hedgehog-comes-to-the-zx-spectrum-next-in-an-unofficial-capacity-at-least

Download For The Above: https://dave18.itch.io/wip-sonic-spectrum-next

Microsoft Sued: https://aftermath.site/gamers-sue-microsoft-valve-steam-antitrust-lawsuit

SteamOS Gamer Magazine: https://www.addict.media/steamos-gamer

SEGA Handheld Rumour: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/rumour-sega-might-be-releasing-a-low-cost-handheld-with-removable-game-carts

Metro Siege Amiga / Neo Geo / PC Beat 'em Up: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metrosiege/metro-siege

Video Of The Week 1 (C++ Documentary Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXwTRzywDSk

Video Of The Week 2 (Civvie11 Ken's Labyrinth): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OWxsKXmhjE

Video Of The Week 3 (MVG Neo Geo DOOM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f1-7c6WX10

Chapters:

00:00 Don't Podcast For Me Argentina

02:37 PCBWay

03:22 Officially Licensing Commodore

09:34 The PAC-o-Caster Rocks!

17:59 Sonic On The ZX Spectrum Next

22:52 Microsoft & Valve Sued For Pricing Collusion

31:10 A New (Printed) Magazine For Steam Gamers!

35:33 New Handheld Sega Console On The Way?

40:58 Videos Of The Week

52:23 New Beat 'em Up On Amiga, Neo Geo & PC

Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about Doom in the Library of Congress, Atari's move to Luxembourg, Atari's 800XL trademark application, some Cray supercomputers for sale, a new Gameboy emulator for the Playdate called CrankBoy, a DOOM 3 RTX path tracing mod, DOOM on walkie talkies, a new Head Over Heels sequel by the original developer, a virtual OS museum & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

Subscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesrambles

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW

Episode Links:

Doom In The Library Of Congress: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-original-doom-soundtrack-joins-our-national-playlist-in-the-us-library-of-congress/

Atari Moves To Luxembourg For Some Reason: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/sacre-bleu-atari-is-no-longer-a-french-company

Atari 800XL Trademark: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/new-atari-trademark-application-hints-at-hardware-refresh-for-mr-ts-favourite-home-computer

Cray For Sale: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/first-ever-cray-t3d-supercomputer-goes-up-for-auction-with-usd81-000-reserve-europes-fastest-supercomputer-in-june-1996-goes-on-the-block

Playdate: https://play.date/shop

Playdate CrankBoy Gameboy Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/game-boy-emulator-crankboy-is-now-available-via-playdate-catalog

Doom 3 RTX Path Tracing Mod: https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-doom-3-rtx-path-tracing-video-showcases-lit-particles-pom-relief-mapping-better-gi

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KobIeSvs9Dg

dhewm3 Source Port: https://dhewm3.org

Walkie Talkie DOOM Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aRQLHLls0k

GitHub Of The Above: https://github.com/atc1441/TXW818_WalkieTalkie_Doom

New Head Over Heels Sequel: https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/27/80s-amiga-classic-head-heels-finally-gets-a-sequel-40-years-28543392

Interview With Colin Porch: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/computer-programmer-finally-finishes-game-sequel-37-years-later/rpy7w3f

Virtual OS Museum: https://www.hackster.io/news/andrew-warkentin-s-virtual-os-museum-collects-174gb-of-ready-to-use-vintage-operating-systems-79b8c3954bd1.amp

Video Of The Week 1 (CNCDan Space Cadet Pinball): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_02HABZ4s

Video Of The Week 2 (Old Lamer Doom Dark Ages): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXlKcFPeSoU

Video Of The Week 3 (Action Retro Amstrad PPC640): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tt874nkplo

Video Of The Week 4 (Bits und Bolts Virge Overclock): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NacKCoauW70

Video Of The Week 5 (RC Handheld MiSTer Update): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSnNwDQS2k

Video Of The Week 6 (Rees MiSTer Handy Interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYQDqnJT0Lk

Chapters:

00:00 DOOM In The Library Of Congress

05:35 Atari News - Luxembourg Move & New 800XL?

14:04 Get Your Own Cray Supercomputer

19:36 PlayDate Gameboy Emulator Released!

25:22 DOOM 3 Path Tracing Mod... And A Walkie Talkie Bonus

33:07 Official Head Over Heels Sequel... 40 Years Later

38:35 Videos Of The Week

52:32 Reesy Bonus - Virtual OS Museum

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Latest Main Channel Release (GEEKOM Review): https://youtu.be/sTDwkXjINsQ

In this episode I talk about a Kickstarter for a fold up arcade machine that transforms into a piece of furniture, Steve Jobs immortalised on a really awful looking $1 coin, Sega Saturn MiSTer core secrets, a Taki Udon SuperStation review, a new mod for DOOM that makes it all shiny, the Football Manager legacy collection, Atic Atac in 3D & more!

Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesrambles

The official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltrees

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Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW

Episode Links:

Retro Directory: https://retro.directory

RetroFest: https://www.retrofest.uk

My MAME Cab Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG8TK2Qjh_U

Kickstarter Swap Arcade: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amat/swap-arcade-full-arcade-that-turns-into-a-furniture-cabinet

Steve Jobs $1 Coin: https://www.engadget.com/2170555/steve-jobs-coin-on-sale-today

Sega Saturn MiSTer Core Article: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/05/08/saturn-mister-core-optimizations-overcome-chock-full-fpga

Taki Udon SuperStation Review: https://www.timeextension.com/reviews/superstation-one-this-usd210-fpga-playstation-puts-sonys-ps-classic-to-shame

Dez DOOM Mod: https://www.facebook.com/groups/180107965965298/permalink/1990507271592016

Football Manager Legacy Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/original-football-manager-creator-returns-to-the-zx-spectrum-just-in-time-for-the-2026-world-cup

Atic Atac 3D: https://stephensmith.itch.io/atic-atac-3d

Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EofGuoLeSrQ

Video Of The Week 1 (Nostalgia Nerd Swindon Museum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfl8poxJjPo

Video Of The Week 2 (MVG Neo Geo AES+): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFNRUgRupkU

Video Of The Week 3 (BBC Money Programme 2000 Mobile Internet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NedkJwn28jw

Chapters:

00:00 This Week's Events

02:25 PCBWay

03:15 A Foldy Uppy Arcade Cabinet

12:57 This Steve Jobs Commemorative Coin Looks Terrible

17:39 The Secrets Of The Sega Saturn MiSTer Core Revealed

22:55 Taki Udon's SuperStation Looking Splendid

28:42 Dez DOOM Mod Is Rather Shiny

35:23 ZX Spectrum Football Manager Is Back!

41:21 Atic Atac In 3D

42:56 Videos Of The Week