Episode 37 is a slight change in our planned schedule, Barry and Anthony take a look at some of the retro, and not so retro, gaming news. Firstly we start with a fan’s unique mod that brings Mario Kart 8 tracks into Microsoft’s Flight Simulator.

We then take a look at how you can create your own custom Sega Saturn mini console, discuss China’s new restrictions aimed at limiting children’s online playtime, and discuss the latest rumours regarding Game Boy games heading to the Switch’s online service.

Finally, we will ask whether or not the PlayStation 5 exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart could be done on previous generation consoles? Is the latest revision of the PlayStation 5 really a downgrade over the existing model? Plus Halo Infinite gets a release date and are scalpers at it again?

Mentioned in Episode 37

• Mario Kart 8
• Microsoft Flight Simulator
• Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
• Halo Infinite
• Microsoft Windows 11

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In episode 40 we discuss Nintendo getting some heat regarding their new Nintendo Switch Online tier and the associated price increase for the new N64 and Mega Drive titles. Sony releases a new firmware update to alleviate the PlayStation 4’s CMOS woes, while Microsoft announces the pre-order date for the Xbox Series X mini-fridge!

Finally, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate receives its final challenger in the form of Sora from the Kingdom Hearts franchise, bringing to an end 3 years of new fighters.

MENTIONED IN EPISODE 40

• Super Mario 64
• Mario Kart 64
• Super Mario Bros Movie (2022)
• Sony Fixes PlayStation 4 C-Bomb
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Xbox Series X Mini Fridge

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In episode 85 we go through the massive Nintendo Direct, covering over 30 titles coming to the Nintendo Switch over the coming months. This includes a number of HD remasters from the GameCube, new entries into classic series and retro-inspired titles.

You can view the full presentation on the official Nintendo Youtube channel below.

Mentioned in episode 85

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These latest additions include the infamous side-scrolling shooter Zero Wing, classic platformer Mega Mega: The Wily Wars, adventure brawler Comix Zone and mech shooter Target Earth.

Zero Wing

Cats, the leader of a band of swashbuckling space pirates, is terrorising the galaxy. You must pilot the only remaining Milky Way attack craft into combat and stop Cats and his buccaneers!

Mega Man: The Wily Wars

In the last few years, a titanic struggle for control of the planet has raged.  Each time it has pitted Mega Man, a cybernetic champion of justice against the villainous Dr. Wily and his renegade robots.

Comix Zone

Enter the Comix Zone… the first truly interactive comic book! Strange events have left Sketch trapped in the pages of his post-apocalyptic comic book, and the drawing pen is in the hands of his most evil creation yet: Mortus.

Target Earth

Enemy Chron cyborgs are attacking Earth and its space bases with lightning fury. Everyone you know and love is about to be captured and turned into cyborgs by Chron… unless you come to Earth’s defence.

These titles are available exclusively for members with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and that have upgraded to the premium Expansion Pass.

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