Dean Swain
@deanswain.bsky.social
Cockney voice of the award winning Retro Asylum podcast. Old computers, arcades, consoles & video games are my thing. Podcasting about them since 2011.
https://retroasylum.com
https://retroasylum.com
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Getting up close and personal with Vectrex Mini🕹️
with @deanswain.bsky.social from @theretroasylum.bsky.social
Back it here: kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Interview: youtu.be/dQb3XhKj1rI?...
Podcast video: youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?...
We'll be at the Crash event too @vectrexofficial.bsky.social
with @deanswain.bsky.social from @theretroasylum.bsky.social
Back it here: kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Interview: youtu.be/dQb3XhKj1rI?...
Podcast video: youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?...
We'll be at the Crash event too @vectrexofficial.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Getting up close and personal with Vectrex Mini🕹️
with @deanswain.bsky.social from @theretroasylum.bsky.social
Back it here: kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Interview: youtu.be/dQb3XhKj1rI?...
Podcast video: youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?...
We'll be at the Crash event too @vectrexofficial.bsky.social
with @deanswain.bsky.social from @theretroasylum.bsky.social
Back it here: kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Interview: youtu.be/dQb3XhKj1rI?...
Podcast video: youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?...
We'll be at the Crash event too @vectrexofficial.bsky.social
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Did you know that the #vectrexmini is not the first attempt to bring a smaller Vectrex model to market? #vectrex #vectrexmini #retrogaming
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Did you know that the #vectrexmini is not the first attempt to bring a smaller Vectrex model to market? #vectrex #vectrexmini #retrogaming
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Trigger Happy from @bitmapbooks.com covers everything videogame controller related. From early joysticks to current gen, the books includes some amazing photography, anecdotes and personal tales.
#retrogaming #videogame #bitmapbooks #controller #joystick #joypad #retro #retrogames #retrocollector
#retrogaming #videogame #bitmapbooks #controller #joystick #joypad #retro #retrogames #retrocollector
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trigger Happy from @bitmapbooks.com covers everything videogame controller related. From early joysticks to current gen, the books includes some amazing photography, anecdotes and personal tales.
#retrogaming #videogame #bitmapbooks #controller #joystick #joypad #retro #retrogames #retrocollector
#retrogaming #videogame #bitmapbooks #controller #joystick #joypad #retro #retrogames #retrocollector
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In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social Jim Middleton & @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
Vectrex Mini Is Here! Interview with Vectrex Mini Project Manager David Oghia
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
https://youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In our latest video @deanswain.bsky.social Jim Middleton & @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/p2DaEBKSjoE?si…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
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We’ve been playing Astro Climber on the SMS. We recommend that you do the same 👍 badcomputer0.itch.io/astro-climber #sega
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’ve been playing Astro Climber on the SMS. We recommend that you do the same 👍 badcomputer0.itch.io/astro-climber #sega
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In our latest podcast @deanswain.bsky.social , Jim Middleton @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In our latest podcast @deanswain.bsky.social , Jim Middleton @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, @vectrexofficial.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retroas…#vectrexminin#vectrexe#retrogamingn#vectoror
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This episode is also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/xShUY0_C5dQ?...
Interview with Retro Gamer Magazine Editor Darran Jones
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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November 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This episode is also available to watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/xShUY0_C5dQ?...
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@deanswain.bsky.social & Jim Middleton are joined by @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social to discuss Darran’s 20 years as editor at @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #retrogamer #magazine
November 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
@deanswain.bsky.social & Jim Middleton are joined by @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social to discuss Darran’s 20 years as editor at @retrogamermag.bsky.social magazine: traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #retrogaming #retrogamer #magazine
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Do you like #PacMan? Do you like the #atari2600plus? If you do, you will love our review of the Atari 2600 Plus Pac Man Edition! #atari #atari2600 #atari7800 #pacman
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Hardware Review - the Atari 2600 Plus Pacman Edition
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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October 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Do you like #PacMan? Do you like the #atari2600plus? If you do, you will love our review of the Atari 2600 Plus Pac Man Edition! #atari #atari2600 #atari7800 #pacman
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youtu.be/dEJI2bHcmRQ?...
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In our latest podcast Jim and @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social hold a vigil for @deanswain.bsky.social Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff – Hot Sauce is optional! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #donkeykong #nintendo #arcade
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
In our latest podcast Jim and @chrisoreganuk.bsky.social hold a vigil for @deanswain.bsky.social Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff – Hot Sauce is optional! traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retro... #donkeykong #nintendo #arcade
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
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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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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
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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October 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In our latest video, @deanswain.bsky.social takes a quick look at the remake of Sega Monaco GP. #arcade #sega #MonacoGP #retrogaming
youtu.be/-hiK2uh7hxo?...
youtu.be/-hiK2uh7hxo?...
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And here is the video edition: youtu.be/mvH_Z8zjfz0?...
The Licenses That Got Away!
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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September 27, 2025 at 5:55 AM
And here is the video edition: youtu.be/mvH_Z8zjfz0?...
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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
September 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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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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
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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August 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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?...
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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
August 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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
My happy place. It’s not much compared to some collections but I’m happy with it.
#arcade #retrogaming #1980s
#arcade #retrogaming #1980s
August 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My happy place. It’s not much compared to some collections but I’m happy with it.
#arcade #retrogaming #1980s
#arcade #retrogaming #1980s
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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
August 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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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@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
July 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@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
Tis finished! I’ll start work on the making of video very soon 👍 #Arcade #sega #outrun #arcade1up #streetfighter2 #homearcade #diy #project #mame
July 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Tis finished! I’ll start work on the making of video very soon 👍 #Arcade #sega #outrun #arcade1up #streetfighter2 #homearcade #diy #project #mame
The Arcade1Up Street Fighter 2 to OutRun conversion is 99% complete. #Arcade1Up #streetfighter2 #outrun #sega #arcade #driving #retrogaming
June 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Arcade1Up Street Fighter 2 to OutRun conversion is 99% complete. #Arcade1Up #streetfighter2 #outrun #sega #arcade #driving #retrogaming
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
June 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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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.
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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June 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
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
June 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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