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Apr 1, 2026

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but clearly they were not referring to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. The hosts Jim Middleton,, Chris O'Regan, and Chris Worthington of the Retro Asylum put this to theory to the test....again by taking a look at a few recently released games for the now almost 40 year old handheld. Games covered include Fix My Heart, Lunar Lancer, Black Tower Enigma, Deep Dungeon, Black Castle II, and Glory Hunters.

As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Forge
Guy Simms (mdkdue)
Richard Hyde
Roger Swan
Plasticman
Stephen James
Robert Ilott
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Mikes vintage Tech
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans aka Muppets4
roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
drnovocalcords
Mal Woods
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas Scoffham
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Links to Games: Black Tower Enigma - https://ogrepixel.itch.io/black-tower...

Fix My Heart - https://filipe-bianchin.itch.io/fix-m...

Lunar Lancer - https://jonas-fischbach.itch.io/lunar...

Black Castle 2 - https://user0x7f.itch.io/black-castle-2

Glory Hunters - https://2think.itch.io/glory-hunters

Deep Dungeon - https://lazydevs.itch.io/deep-dungeon

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

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Episode 365: Chips Challenge 0

Mar 18, 2026

Mads and Chris roll back the years with a game club style look at Atari Lynx launch title, Chip's Challenge.

As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Forge
Guy Simms (mdkdue)
Richard Hyde
Roger Swan
Plasticman
Stephen James
Robert Ilott
Pete Rogers
Rune P
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Christopher Bolton
Dylan D'Arch
Bitmap Soft
Mikes vintage Tech
Nik
Howard Price
Matthew Turner
Adam Hinde
Chris O'Regan
James Dunn
Hans aka Muppets4
roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Tim TJ Walker
Ricardo Engel
HeavyMetalDon
drnovocalcords
Mal Woods
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

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Episode 364: SEGA SG-1000 0

Feb 25, 2026

In this episode Jim, Dean, Mark & Chris delve into the SEGA SG-1000, a system that didn't reach the shores of the UK or the States and had the misfortune of being released on the same day as the Nintendo Famicon in Japan. What did the guys think of the system and it's games? Tune in to find out!

As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Aaron Maupin
Adam Hinde
Andrew Gilmour
Bitmap Soft
Blake Brett
Cane & Rinse
Chris Atwill
Chris O'Regan
Christopher Bolton
Clint Humphrey
Darran Coles
DrNoVocalCords
Dylan D'Arch
Forge
Garry Heather
Guto THreadbare
Guy Simms
Hans aka Mauppets4
Harvey Watson
HeavyMetalDon
Howard Price
James Dunn
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Sheppard
Jon Veal
Lampton Worm
Laurens
Laurent Giroud
Mal Woods
Mark Bylund
Martyn Jones
Matthew Turner
Mikes Vinage Tech
Mitsoyama
New Game Old Flame - Podcast
Nick Lees
Nik
Patrick Fürst
Paul Ashton
Pete Rogers
Plasticman
Rhys Wynne
Ricardo Engel
Richard Hyde
Robert Ilott
Roger Swan
Roushimsx
Rune P
Stephen James
Thomas Scoffham
Tim TJ Walker

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

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Episode 363: A Chat With The Caulfields - Making Films Focused On Video Games & Computer Technology 0

Feb 7, 2026

Dean Swain & Steve Erickson chat to Anthony and Nicola Caulfield of Gracious Films to discuss their love of film making, what they are currently working on and what the future holds.

Visit Gracious Films at https://www.graciousfilms.com Back The Rubber Keyed Wonder/

Expansion at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-rubber-keyed-wonder-zx-spectrum-expansion-pack/

Show your interest in the C64 Documentary: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-commodore-64-the-birth-of-a-cultural-icon

As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!

Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount.

Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/

Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag

Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

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