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Wine poured and snacks at the ready, Andy and Diego open by debating the merits of some gloriously odd Indian inspired snacks, with a quick mention to Andy's new Commodore 64 project, before turning to an 8bit MMO world that somehow links everything from a Commodore 64 to basically anything. They also raise an eyebrow at the revived Commodore brand's new privacy focused phone and gawp at a...

Andy is back after a long stretch away, settling into a new house and confessing he might be a hoarder of old consoles, while Wiedo sits this one out and Diego holds the fort. Between pigeon related window mishaps, the pair catch up on the revived Commodore brand, the Commodore 64 Ultimate going back on sale, a new Neo Geo, Lego versions of classic machines, and the close of the MSX Dev 2025 compe...

In this long-awaited reunion episode, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo catch up after months apart — swapping stories of Hollow Knight Silksong obsessions, an endless Baldur's Gate 3 co-op, tabletop D&D deep dives, and Wiedo's Guardian-featured Quake Brutalist Jam 3 maps. The trio then dives into the GB Compo 2025, each bringing two picks. For the Game Boy , Wiedo tackles climbing platformer  Mo...

In this special episode, Wiedo welcomes guest co-hosts Rob (King Octavius) and Mr. Sparkle to suss out Earthion , Yuzo Koshiro's jaw-dropping 2024 shoot-'em-up that squeezes every last drop of power from the Megadrive . The trio bond over their shmup origin stories—from rental-game rage-quits to recent conversions—before diving into Ancient Corporation's visual spectacular. They're...

Back together at last, the crew kicks off this episode with a surprisingly heated debate over what really counts as a sandwich—are crackers allowed, does it have to be square, and can you get away with a “convertible” one-slice version? From there, we catch up on life outside the mic: Wiedo finally unveils his custom-built bike and dives into the long-awaited  Silksong , Andy thinks about packing...

This week, Wiedo and Diego reunite after a five-week Scandinavia road trip—complete with charging stops, supermarket pit-stops, and tales of Finland’s early school starts as summer fades fast. With sore thumbs from too much messaging, Wiedo dives into control hacks (Quake jump on the mouse, keyboard over D-pads) to keep gaming pain-free. On the games front, Wiedo brings along a free  Squid Game de...

In this heat-soaked pre-holiday episode, Andy and Diego swap tales of water park nostalgia, snack discoveries, and mysterious fizzy drinks before diving into two challenging retro releases. Diego revisits the  Commodore 64  with  Mike Mech 2  by Luca Carminati, a tightly crafted single-screen platformer where dodging aliens, flipping switches, and navigating teleporters demands both precision and...

Today Diego and Wiedo talk about four inventive retro games with clever mechanics and classic vibes. Time Wizard ( Atari XL ) lets you rewind time to dodge traps and collect hourglasses across 70 cleverly designed levels. Petris ( Game Gear , Gameboy Color ) brings a pet-themed twist to falling-block puzzles, combining animal parts to build cute creatures across five colorful modes. Plyuk ( NES ,...

Today we chat with special guest  Juan José Martínez , developer of retro microcomputer games. Discover Juan's journey into game development for vintage systems, his thoughts on game jams as a solution to scope creep, and his experiences creating titles for classic platforms like the  Commodore 64 ,  ZX Spectrum , and  Amstrad CPC . Listen to the intricacies of developing games with hardware l...

Andy, Diego, and Wiedo are joined by special guest Dale Coop, who shares insights about his journey into indie game development and his unique experiences creating games for classic hardware. The crew then dives into reviews of modern indie games for classic platforms. Diego brings  Gravity Boy  ( Commodore Plus/4 ), a clever adventure where you control gravity itself to solve spatial puzzle rooms...

In this year's Game Club Shortlist episode, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo each bring three brand-new games—built for old-school consoles—to the table. Only three will survive the nomination gauntlet and become the next picks for the July Game Club. Along the way, we get updates on sourdough laziness , shattered PCs , chaotic home renovations, and obsessive Quake map tinkering . Expect a mix of roguel...

In this episode, Andy, Wiedo, and Mark continue the tradition of the yearly shoot’em-up special. Andy kicks things off with  Frontier Force  for the  Sega Master System , an intense fixed-screen shooter reminiscent of Space Invaders but elevated with dynamic weapon cycling and epic battles against waves of aliens and imposing bosses. Mark dives into  Red Shift  for the  ZX Spectrum , spotlighting...

Andy and Wiedo return after a busy break to tackle Hero GP ( Gameboy Color ), an addictive racing experience reminiscent of Super Hang-On, with its vibrant visuals and simple yet engaging gameplay, and Crater Song ( NES ), a sci-fi puzzle adventure filled with rich lore, unique cooperative mechanics using two NES controllers simultaneously, and a compelling narrative set on a mysterious musical pl...

Join Andy and Diego this week as they chat with the legendary Pierre Gilhodes , mastermind behind the quirky and much-loved Gobliiins series. Pierre takes us on a delightful trip down memory lane, from his painstaking pixel-by-pixel beginnings at Coktel Vision to the creative madness behind Gobliiins 5 , with an exclusive sneak peek into Gobliiins 6 . Discover the challenges and joys of transition...

Join Andy, Diego, and Wiedo as they explore another batch of modern indie games crafted for classic retro hardware. This week, the crew investigates the humorous adventures of Frog Detective -1 ( Gameboy ), solving very important mysteries involving lost paper clips. Then it's off to navigate the food-filled maze of Hungry in the Dungeon ( Gameboy ), where survival depends on consuming your cu...

This week, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo put on their spelunking hats and enter the cave of treasures to uncover forgotten modern games made for classic hardware. We flap through space in  Spacegulls  ( NES ), delicately bob through hazards as a vulnerable bubble in  Böbl  ( NES ), and navigate the mind-bending, multi-layered chaos of  Endless Forms Most Beautiful  ( Commodore 64 ). We also puzzle our wa...

Today Andy and Diego spotlight  Steel Legion  for the  NES  from François Brodeur and published by Broke Studio. Join us as we navigate a dystopian 2004 filled with oppressive AI, run-and-gun exploration, and echoes of classic hits like  Bionic Commando . We also head to the  ZX Spectrum  with  The Blond , a uniquely challenging puzzle-action game inspired by the classic Western movie  The Good, t...

This month, we welcome Pascal Belisle, the mastermind behind  The Trial of Kharzoid  for the NES ! Join Andy and Diego as they chat with Pascal about his journey from musician to indie developer, his love for classic consoles, and the joy (and torment) of coding for the NES. We break down his unique “Arkanoidvania” take—where brick-breaking meets Metroidvania-style exploration—and dive into the go...

Join the crew in this chaotic February episode, where we swap stories of Wiedo suddenly turning twelve on Twitter, chuckle over Diego’s echo-laden mic setup that made him sound like he was calling from a phone booth, and marvel at the newest AI wonders popping up everywhere. This week in games, we charge headfirst into an alien-infested station with Infeztation  for Commodore 64 , tiptoe through p...

Ring in the New Year with us as we wrap up  2024 in style!  In this episode, the crew looks back on the year’s  best games for old-school consoles and microcomputers.  After sharing a few fun tales from our  Christmas and New Year celebrations,  each of us brings  five favorite games  to the table. From there, it’s a  showdown to crown the ultimate Game of the Year for 2024! We also reflect on how...

Festive outfits, wine, and snacks set the mood as Diego, Wiedo, and Andy wrap up 2024 in this cheerful end-of-the-year Christmas episode. Expect game music concerts, TV repairs, and fond reflections on retro gaming days, all building up to three snow-dusted titles: Santa’s Workout 4 ( Commodore 64 ), Relevo’s Snowboarding ( MSX ), and Santatron 2024 ( Amiga ). And of course, we can’t call it a hol...

Dough not miss this episode of New Game Old Flame where we blast through  Astro Ninja Man DX  on the  NES  and solve crimes with  Inspector Waffles: Early Days  for the  Gameboy Color  (yes, there’s a detective cat). But as always, it’s not just about games! We chat about teaching kids to game with  Peggle , the bliss of  Loop Hero ’s endless loops, and the joy (and pain) of making sourdough bread...

In this episode we explore  Orbix  for the Commodore 64 , a bouncy Peggle-esque puzzler with a nostalgic twist. Then, we uncovered the haunting tale of Tale of Evil  on the Amiga , where you play as Schrodinger the cat, dodging spooky critters and relying on ghostly allies. We wrapped up the game talk with  Mushrooms that Grow in the Woods , another Commodore 64 adventure filled with mazes, telepo...

Prepare for ghastly giggles and retro chills in our Halloween episode! We’re spotlighting spine-tingling new titles: Hermano and Cryo Hazard on Gameboy , where eerie survival is a must, Dr. Dangerous on the Amiga , and Darkula ( Amstrad CPC ), alongside Pump Kid on the VIC 20 ! With creepy Halloween snacks, tales of karting mayhem, and the haunting trials of vintage tech (beware, the haunted micro...

Join the crew with special guest YouTuber St1ka for an in-depth discussion on Vengeance Hunters , the stunning new Neo Geo beat ‘em up from Nalua Studio, featuring dev/pr Michael aka Amerika. Discover the origins of the studio, the game’s deep combat mechanics, hidden secrets, bold design choices, and tons of background information behind this gorgeous looking game for the 330MB system of the 90s!...