Rees Rambles

Latest Main Channel Release (PicoIDE Review): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjY

In this episode I talk about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK in Eurovision, the new Xbox console, gamers failing at an aptitude test featuring Maniac Mansion, running an ATX PC on AA batteries, the return of the rhythm game, another new Atari 2600+ / 7800+ flashcart, an ISA HDD noisemaker that uses real HDD sound samples, DOOM played by human neurons, the closure of Myrient & more!

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

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Episode Links:
New Xbox Is Coming: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c875we893ggo
Gamers Fail At Maniac Mansion: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/more-than-800-gamers-took-an-exam-to-prove-they-could-complete-an-80s-adventure-game-without-peeking-at-a-walkthrough-and-only-2-passed
AA Battery Powered PC: https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/enthusiast-runs-desktop-pc-off-56-aa-batteries-intel-computer-lasts-less-than-5-minutes-while-playing-minesweeper
Stage Tour Rhythm Game: https://stagetour.com
Reveal Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUrkAf3uTE4
Unocart+ Flashcart: https://www.16-32bit.eu/product-page/unocart-for-atari-2600-and-7200
New Flashcart: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387028-atari-26007800-otaku-flash-carts-for-sale-price-drop
HDD Synth: https://www.strifestreams.com/hddsynth
Neurons Play DOOM: https://gizmodo.com/a-dish-of-neurons-playing-doom-is-the-wildest-thing-ive-seen-in-ages-2000727674
Myrient Game Preservation Website Shuts Down: https://kotaku.com/myrient-retro-video-game-preservation-roms-ai-ram-cost-2000674477
NVM PlayStaion Prototype: https://x.com/nvmusa/status/2029301026482979305

Video Of The Week 1 (LMNOC Eurovision Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XR2RvfZ-68
Video Of The Week 2 (New Gorillaz Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucRulNQsuYQ
Video Of The Week 3 (Rob Smith MiSTer Floppy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN8TCz7Z0n8
Video Of The Week 3 (MattKC NES Colours): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JupB4QHyGI

Chapters:
00:00 PicoIDE Update
06:22 New Xbox Console Is Coming
12:48 Gamers Fail At Maniac Mansion
20:49 Running An ATX PC On AA Batteries
27:09 Guitar Hero Is Back
33:59 Another New Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flashcart
42:30 ISA HDD Synth Makes Glorious HDD Noises
49:15 DOOM Played By Real Human Neurons
56:07 Huge Retro Gaming Site Closes Down
01:00 Videos Of The Week

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Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM On Industrial Cake Machine): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjY

In this episode I talk about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK in Eurovision, Metacritic's AI slop policy, a new flash cart for the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ consoles, Rave Racer's first ever official console release, the death of Xbox, Unreal Tournament's new unofficial (but officially endorsed) re-release & more!

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

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Episode Links:
Retro Hour Fatboy Slim Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuM
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER Eurovision: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/uk-eurovision-2026-look-mum-no-computer
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER Furby Organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLBjScgb7o
Metacritic AI Slop Policy: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042
Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flash Cart: https://www.16-32bit.eu/product-page/unocart-for-atari-2600-and-7200
Rave Racer: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/arcade-only-ridge-racer-sequel-rave-racer-is-finally-making-its-home-console-debut-31-years-on
Xbox Drama: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/feb/25/all-change-at-the-head-of-xbox-what-will-this-mean-for-the-future-of-its-games
Unreal Tournament 2004: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-grabbable-for-free-and-optimised-for-modern-pcs-thanks-to-dedicated-fans

Video Of The Week 1 (BBC Archive DataPlay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQz-yrE_SK4
Video Of The Week 2 (Techmoan DataPlay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEISYaWgCRg
Video Of The Week 3 (Ocelot Half-Life 2 Changes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlJxXMaRWBk
Video Of The Week 3 (Explaining Computers CachyOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjWW6o2KGNc

Chapters:
00:00 On My Love For Fatboy Slim
02:53 PCBWay
03:50 LMNOC Eurovision
11:48 Metacritic Anti-AI
18:50 New Atari 2600+ / 7800+ Flash Cart
28:43 Raaaaaaave Racer!
33:40 RIP Xbox?
40:24 UT 2004 Re-Release Gets Official Blessing
47:21 Videos Of The Week

https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!

Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM On Industrial Cake Machine): https://youtu.be/BHSOVnahKjY

In this episode I talk about the Bazzite drama, a new update to D7VK that adds Direct3D 5 and 6 support, UK retailer GAME closing its last stores, a serious Notepad++ security issue, DOOM on the Sharp X68000, the original GTA on modern systems, Rayman's big HD comeback, Limited Run's Jurassic Park games being discontinued, Mario 64 on N64 vs. PS2, Gobliins 6, a JavaScript Atari 8-bit emulator & 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:
Bazzite Update From Antheas: https://ba.antheas.dev/bazzite-postmortem.html
Bazzite Update From Kyle: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/correction-regarding-gpd-win5-support-for-bazzite/11574
D7VK Update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkan-based-translation-layer-d7vk-officially-expands-to-include-direct3d-5-support
GAME Closes Last Stores: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-retailer-shutters-last-remaining-standalone-stores-as-it-enters-administration
Notepad++ Security Incident: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/notepad-updater-was-compromised-for-6-months-in-supply-chain-attack
DOOM On Sharp X68000: https://github.com/bcc2528/Doom8088ST_X68K
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WfhL69nBL4
Original GTA On Modern Systems: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/a-gta-modder-has-got-the-1997-original-working-perfectly-on-modern-pcs-and-steam-deck-and-its-a-joy-to-behold-i-wanted-pick-up-and-play-gta-on-windows-with-the-best-possible-compatibility-without-classic-installation
Rayman Returns: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/playstation/classic-ps1-gem-confirmed-for-ps5-remake-were-so-back-569824-20260210
Jurassic Park Games Collection Retired: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2673080/view/491590284956666227
Mario 64 N64 vs. PS2: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/modder-somehow-conjures-super-mario-64-cross-play-between-n64-and-ps2
Gobliins 6: https://pierre-gilhodes.itch.io/gobliins6
Javascript Atari 8-Bit Emulator: https://jsa8e.anides.de

Video Of The Week 1 (MVG Modchip History): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWSTEJEgFSE
Video Of The Week 2 (Phil's PicoIDE Review): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNv3sf-rCAM
Video Of The Week 3 (Adam Buxton Shorts Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x2NFkTVqRc

Chapters:
00:00 Bazzite Drama
08:07 PCBWay
09:03 D7VK Enables Direct3D 5, 6 & 7 On Linux
16:30 RIP GAME
22:23 Important Notepad++ Security Announcement
26:57 DOOM On... The Sharp X68000
33:56 GTA On Modern Systems Just Got A Lot Easier
41:21 More News & Things
51:24 Videos Of The Week

Latest Main Channel Release (DOOM on a cake machine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHSOVnahKjY

In this episode I talk about the new PicoIDE crowdfunding campaign, the Atari ST Mini, a fan remake of Midwinter, retro consoles for your modern DAW, DOOM on earbuds, Curt Vendel's Atari collection finally being properly preserved & more!

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

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Episode Links:
PicoIDE Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics/picoide#products
Atari ST Mini: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/atari-st-enthusiast-announces-the-minist-with-fpga-misterynano-core-and-black-tkl-case-priced-at-around-usd400-each-but-the-initial-run-is-a-mere-five-units
Midwinter Remaster: https://midwinter-remaster.titanium-helix.com/decisions.html
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsMep9npCVE
Midwinter Abandonware: https://www.myabandonware.com/game/midwinter-yd
Super Audio Cart 2: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/super-audio-cart-2
DOOM On Earbuds: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/doom-has-been-ported-to-a-pair-of-earbuds-and-you-can-play-remotely-on-the-programmers-own-pair-in-your-browser
Play The Above (If It's Online!): https://doombuds.com
Atari Museum Mirror: https://atarimuseum.ctrl-alt-rees.com
Curt Vendel's Atari Collection: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/strong-museum-of-play-acquires-comprehensive-collection-of-atari-materials

Video Of The Week 1 (DankPods Linux Summer Games 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URbW3j_GYKg
Video Of The Week 2 (Ghost It's A Sin Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMVF-o7g1o

Chapters:
00:00 PicoIDE Is Live!
10:22 The Atari ST Mini
19:47 Midwinter Remake
25:37 Retro Consoles In Your Modern DAW!
32:57 DOOM On Yet Another Thing
42:00 Massive Atari Collection Preserved!
51:14 Video Of The Week

https://www.pcbway.com - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!Latest Main Channel Release (ReStory Restoration Simulator): https://youtu.be/Jfnxj40BCfIIn this episode I talk about Atari hotels (again), a floppy disk smart TV controller for kids, the Atari 8-bit Street Fighter II port, Croc, how the Virtual Boy works, Ubisoft's restructuring & more!Listen on your favourite podcast platform: https://anchor.fm/reesramblesThe official podcast of ctrl-alt-rees: https://youtube.com/ctrlaltreesSubscribe to Rees Rambles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/reesramblesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PWEpisode Links:Atari Hotels Update: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-plan-for-a-gaming-themed-atari-hotel-in-las-vegas-has-reportedly-been-scrapped-214212269.htmlFloppy Disk Smart TV Controller For Kids: https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/microcontrollers-projects/floppy-disk-drive-converted-into-smart-tv-remote-for-kids-devs-toddler-inserts-vividly-labeled-floppies-to-watch-his-favorite-showsBlog Post & Video For The Above: https://blog.smartere.dk/2026/01/floppy-disks-the-best-tv-remote-for-kidsAtari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387338-street-fighter-2-physical-edition-for-saleVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmEDownload For The Above: https://vega.atari.pl/main-page/street-fighter-iiBarbarian Atari 8-Bit Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulbVc_kZmYVirtual Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/new-video-reveals-the-inner-workings-of-nintendos-ill-fated-virtual-boyVideo Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7M8H99x7YUbisoft Restructuring: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/prince-of-persia-the-sand-of-time-remake-is-cancelled-as-ubisoft-announces-major-internal-restructuring-and-more-layoffs-and-studio-closures-on-the-wayVideo Of The Week 1 (Allen Pan Builds IRL AI Slop): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1mBc7YjdgVideo Of The Week 2 (The Retro Hour With Fatboy Slim): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UOBjJjGuMChapters:00:00 Atari Hotel Update06:34 PCBWay07:39 Floppy Disks & Smart TVs - An Unlikely Combo16:15 Atari 8-Bit SF2 Is Out! They Also Have A New Project!24:41 Croc News!29:30 How The Virtual Boy Works36:36 Ubisoft Restructured, Employees Laid Off44:51 Videos Of The Week