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Rees Rambles

Rees Rambles

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Hello, I'm Rees from the YouTube channel ctrl-alt-rees. Here is a thing wherein I ramble about things.Rees
Episodes
  • Foldy Uppy Arcadey Machiney, Steve Jobs On A Coin, Shiny DOOM & More - Ramble 158
    May 15 2026

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


    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


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


    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

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    53 mins
  • DOS Open Sourced, New MiSTer JAMMA Arcade Box & More - Ramble 157
    May 8 2026

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


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


    In this episode I talk about a bomb scare at a Peter Kay show, a new Amstrad meetup in the UK, Atari's acquisition of the Wizardry RPG series, the MiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade, SEGA's Neptune, the new Steam controller, a new Commodore C64C, DOS 1.00 going open source & 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:

    Peter Kay Bomb Hoax: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2pvle9lqo

    UKAG Amstrad Meetup: https://www.ukag.org.uk/index.php/2026/01/08/more-info-on-the-june-uk-amstrad-group-meet

    Atari Acquires Wizardry: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/who-owns-the-wizardry-rpgs-we-do-say-both-drecom-and-atari-as-an-unusual-ip-acquisition-splits-custody-of-the-genre-forming-series

    MiSTer MultiSystem 2 Arcade: https://shop.heber.co.uk/multisystem2-arcade-system-jamma-with-black-enclosure

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YXSS27oX0

    Neptune Video 1: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096894527045747

    Neptune Video 2: https://x.com/MichelinFabio/status/2047096356544598265

    New Steam Controller: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller

    Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55UIaiTE-A

    New C64C: https://commodore.net/computer/?sku=c64cu-fe

    DOS 1.00 Open Sourced: https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2026/04/28/continuing-the-story-of-early-dos-development

    Atari ST Miracle Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/miracle-boy-is-an-atari-st-masterpiece-you-can-download-now


    Video Of The Week 1 (Tom Scott In A Tiny Boat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMYYcddinkE

    Video Of The Week 2 (MattKC 3:2 Monitor): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYMI7MsnT1o

    Video Of The Week 3 (MASTER BOOT RECORD Live Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-iTgICOh0

    Video Of The Week 4 (74XX Wild Gunman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfqnomGPkM


    Chapters:

    00:00 I Nearly Got Blown Up Watching Peter Kay

    07:01 PCBWay

    07:52 Upcoming Amstrad UK User Meetup

    12:58 Atari Acquires Wizardry

    21:28 New MiSTer MultiSystem 2 JAMMA Arcade

    31:35 Neptune, Steam Controller, And Commodore C64C Hardware News!

    41:50 DOS 1.00 Goes Open Source

    47:15 Videos Of The Week

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • VCF Bomb Threat, C64 Firmware Debacle, ARPANet Reconstructed & More - Ramble 156
    Apr 24 2026

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


    In this episode I talk about my renewed love for Monument Valley, Atari's acquisition of Implicit Conversions, the Commodore 64 Ultimate firmware debacle, a rare 1974 Nintendo arcade game, a bomb threat during a VCF YouTuber panel, ARPANet's reconstruction & 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:

    Monument Valley: https://www.monumentvalleygame.com

    Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions: https://gamesbeat.com/atari-acquires-implicit-conversions-emulation-studio-that-takes-classic-games-to-new-platforms

    Commodore 64 Ultimate Firmware Protection Update: https://www.commodore.net/post/your-hardware-your-choice-confirming-our-approach-to-firmware-protection

    Nintendo FMV Game Reconstructed: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendos-extremely-rare-fmv-arcade-game-from-1974-has-been-restored-by-a-dedicated-fan/1100-6539509

    VCF Bomb Threat: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/that-was-crazy-retro-panel-gets-interrupted-after-bomb-threat

    ARPANet Reconstructed: https://obsolescence.dev/arpanet_home.html


    Video Of The Week 1 (Portal 2 Community Edition): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhOZ8G51E4

    Video Of The Week 2 (Second Wind / Fully Ramblomatic Atari vs. Nintendo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt7SkhWQoFo


    Chapters:

    00:00 Wherein I Waffle About The PS3 & Monument Valley

    06:28 Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions

    14:01 Commodore's Firmware Conundrum

    22:36 Ultra Rare Nintendo Arcade Game Preserved

    29:53 VCF Show Bomb Threat

    36:28 ARPANet Is Back!

    42:07 Videos Of The Week

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    52 mins
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