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The 3Dfx Voodoo 2 SLI – 1024×768 3D Gaming Joy on Windows XP

July 18, 2021July 22, 2021 James Woodcock 0 Comments 3D Graphics Cards, 3Dfx, Glide, SLI, Voodoo, Windows XP

Testing to see if my classic 3Dfx Voodoo 2 graphics cards still work and will also connect for combined SLI gaming power.

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Dreamcast Gaming Musings 

Restoring a SEGA Dreamcast – The Last True SEGA Console

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 James Woodcock 0 Comments Dreamcast, SEGA

The SEGA Dreamcast, a beautifully small and stylish retro console.

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Kingdom Hearts 3 – graphically gorgeous, cutscene overload

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 James Woodcock 0 Comments Kingdom Hearts, Xbox Series X

As much as I really want to enjoy Kingdom Hearts 3, especially the graphical splendour, unfortunately the number of overly long and poorly written cutscenes is certainly testing my patience.

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Super Audio CD (SACD) – the format that lost

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 James Woodcock 0 Comments DSD, SACD, Super Audio CD

Such a shame the format Super Audio CD or SACD never took off. Sound quality is fantastic and supports stereo or 5.1 surround sound.

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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…
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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

I am joined by Tony Warriner in our 19th podcast episode to discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.

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Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
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Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

Tony Warriner shares his developer insights in the classic point and click adventure Broken Sword for the Game Boy Advance.

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Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’
Gaming PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Retro Switch Xbox One Xbox Series S Xbox Series X 

Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’

May 19, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

Point and click adventure classic Simon the Sorcerer returns in 2023 for a new prequel.

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
Featured Game Boy Advance (GBA) Gaming Retro Video 

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games
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ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games

October 9, 2021May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 1 Comment

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Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]
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Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]

April 16, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

I visit the new Retro Computing & Console Exhibition and experience the nostalgia provided by RMC the Cave.

iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp
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iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp

March 27, 2022April 6, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition
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Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…
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Game & Gadget Podcast #19 – Dolby Atmos Music, Magazine Games & More…

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

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Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’
Gaming PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Retro Switch Xbox One Xbox Series S Xbox Series X 

Simon the Sorcerer Returns in 2023 Prequel Named ‘Origins’

May 19, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner
Featured Game Boy Advance (GBA) Gaming Retro Video 

Broken Sword Game Boy Advance: Development Stories with Tony Warriner

May 2, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games
Featured Gaming PC Retro ScummVM Music 

ScummVM 20th Anniversary – The Survival of Point and Click Adventure Games

October 9, 2021May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 1 Comment

GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY

Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]
Featured Gadgets & Technology Retro Video 

Visiting RMC The Cave Exhibition – Retro Computing & Consoles Hands On [VIDEO]

April 16, 2022May 30, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp
Featured Gadgets & Technology Hardware Reviews Reviews Reviews 

iFi Audio hip-dac2 Review – Portable & Extremely Detailed Hi-Res DAC & Amp

March 27, 2022April 6, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments
Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition
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Colouring Book Raised £43k for Retro Computer & Console Exhibition

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 James Woodcock 0 Comments

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