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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · 2d

Not sure how long I’ve owned this cab for now (it’s got to be well over a year) but I still play it every time I’m in the shed. Arcade1Up cabs have a bad reputation but I’ve got to say that I’ve got my moneys worth with this one. #arcade1up #starwars #atari #retrogaming

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 2d

In our latest video, @deanswain.bsky.social takes a quick look at the remake of Sega Monaco GP. #arcade #sega #MonacoGP #retrogaming

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Sega Monaco GP Remake

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 18d

And here is the video edition: youtu.be/mvH_Z8zjfz0?...

The Licenses That Got Away!

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 18d

In our latest podcast Dean, Steve & Mark take a look at the TV & Movie licenses that maybe deserved a game but never actually got one, plus we discuss the #vectrex Mini and a lot more! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #baywatch #licenses

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Aug 18

In our latest video podcast @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social & Jim Middleton look at Toaplan Arcade 1 for the Evercade, winners of the high score challenge as well as the prize draw for some Evercade related goodies are announced. Plus all the latest retro news is covered! youtu.be/OdEZmGUAFv0?...

Episode 357 - Evercade Arcade cart no. 8 - Toaplan 1

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Aug 18

In our latest podcast @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social & Jim look at Toaplan Arcade 1 for the Evercade, winners of the high score challenge as well as the prize draw for some Evercade related goodies are announced. Plus all the latest retro news is covered! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Aug 12

My happy place. It’s not much compared to some collections but I’m happy with it.
#arcade #retrogaming #1980s

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Aug 2

What an amazing time for #atari fans! Brand new games being released on cartridge for both the 2600 & 7800. Here is Tiger Heli running on our original Atari 7800 hardware hooked up to a CRT. 👍 #RETROGAMING #atari7800 #consolegaming #arcade

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Jul 28

@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social & @deanswain.bsky.social chat to @olifiers.bsky.social and Chris Hill about the amazing successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #zxspectrumnext #sinclair #zxspectrum #kickstarter

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Jul 6

Tis finished! I’ll start work on the making of video very soon 👍 #Arcade #sega #outrun #arcade1up #streetfighter2 #homearcade #diy #project #mame

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Jun 29

The Arcade1Up Street Fighter 2 to OutRun conversion is 99% complete. #Arcade1Up #streetfighter2 #outrun #sega #arcade #driving #retrogaming

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Jun 28

Extremely close to getting my Street Fighter 2 to OutRun cab finished. Just got to get the pedals bolted onto the cab. Nearly there! #arcade1up #streetfighter2 #outrun #sega #arcade #diy #RETROGAMING

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Jun 22

Here is the video version of episode 354 in which Jim Middleton & Chris O’Regan talk all things Evercade with Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt and Head of Marketing Sean Cleaver: youtu.be/KD57Z2Paq_k?... #evercade

Evercade Interview with Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt and Head of Marketing Sean Cleaver.

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Jun 20

A game that I used to really enjoy was Sega’s Monaco GP (my local newsagent had the sit down version) and sadly the game can’t be emulated. Thankfully there is a great remake, so I thought I’d introduce it to my son and he absolutely loves it! #sega #arcade #retrogaming

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Jun 1

In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social shows us the current state of his #arcade1up Street Fighter 2 to OutRun mod: youtu.be/bneq3ZokTQ8?... #outrun #streetfighter2 #arcade #retrogaming

Arcade 1up Street Fighter 2 to OutRun Mod - Testing

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Apr 7

In our latest episode @retroclarence.bsky.social & Jim chat to Richard Moss & Connor O’Keane about their upcoming five part documentary ‘Terrorbytes’ celebrating all things Horror in video games. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #horror

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muppets4.bsky.social @muppets4.bsky.social · Apr 4

I know exactly what happened. My favourite podcast Retro Asylum has a monthly highscore game and Zeta Wing 2 is the game for April. Fantastic game, magic on my c64. Such a good game! @deanswain.bsky.social @theretroasylum.bsky.social

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Apr 1

When you are browsing Ali Express and you see your own arcade cab being used in an advert for arcade t moulding. #arcade #retrogaming

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Mar 28

Playing Turbo OutRun Reimagined (in WIP Outrun mode) with w steering wheel. Great fun! Grab it at sk1ds.itch.io/outrun-clone #outrun #arcade #retrogaming

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Mar 16

A cheeky little bargain from TK MAX of all places. A nice little Pac Man set to go with my neon arcade light. £4 #retrogaming #pacman

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Mar 15

If you want some #retrogaming entertainment whilst you are on the move this weekend then look no further than retroasylum.com We are the UK’s longest running #retrogaming #pocast and have been producing shows since 2011 so dive in and enjoy!

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Mar 9

In our latest podcast James Middleton & Chris O’Regan are joined by Marcin Paczyński and Adam Ziółkowski of Good Old Games to discuss the importance of video game preservation. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming

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Dean Swain @deanswain.bsky.social · Mar 9

Arnie powered Vectrex #vectrex #retrogaming

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Feb 27

How cool is this 3D print of the #zxspectrum version of Renegade? We got this from Morgan Hetherington of 3D Retro Tributes over on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/12878...

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · Feb 26

In our latest episode, @deanswain.bsky.social & Paul Higgins talk arcade collecting and Vectrex. traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #arcade #vectrex #retrogaming #podcast

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