I have been struggling with the format for Scrambled Channels (as well as re-learning to edit video). But I have a good system for moving foward…I hope.
Spotify Music playlist for July 2023
Spotify Music Playlist for August 2023
Below is the same YouTube playlist for July and August.
Weekly Finds
I pull a lot of the items about gaming and movie news here from a number of sources: The Atari Age forums, Retro Indie News, Time Extension, IGN, Retro Hour podcast, Itch.io, Facebook, Twitter, etc. What shows up here will change weekly depending on what I happen to find in the wild. I try to include the original sources in the links.
The Last Dungeon (Indie Retro News)
The Last Dungeon is a Zelda-like action/adventure game for the Commodore Amiga.
King Arthur: Rise of the Round Table (Indie Retro News)
King Arthur: Rise of the Round Table is currently in development. It is an action-role playing game inspired by Moonstone.
Megacopter is an indie helicopter game for PC/Mac/Linux that takes an updated approach to retro classics like Desert Strike and Choplifter. Lovers of ARPGs and SHMUP-lite will also enjoy it. #FollowFriday #indiegame #gamedev pic.twitter.com/VszWmAXkgw
— Megacopter (@megacoptergame) July 29, 2023
Megacopter (Time Extension)
Megacopter is a new game inspired by Desert Strike for the Sega Genesis and Choplifter.
Daily Drop Roundup
You can get daily drops in your socials wherever you live. First Facebook link is the the Nostalgia Drop page, and the second is to the group. The group is more fun.
July 30th, 2023
Electric Six – “Gay Bar”
Radio Shack circular
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (2007)
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
July 31st, 2023
Veruca Salt – “Seether”
Atari ad
Myst (1993)
Maniac (1980)
August 1st, 2023
My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult – “The Devil Does Drugs”
Big Trak
Eamon (1979)
The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
August 2nd, 2023
Pulp – “Like a Friend”
Double Dare (1986-1988)
Lufia and the Fortress of Doom (1993)
Last Action Hero (1993)
August 3rd, 2023
Pet Shop Boys – “What Have I Done To Deserve This”
Rainbow Brite
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters (1991)
Disorderlies (1987)
August 4th, 2023
Bow Wow Wow – “I Want Candy”
Whee-Lo
Quarterstaff: The Tomb of Setmoth (1988)
Irreconcilable Differences (1984)
August 5th, 2023
Adam Ant – “Goody Two Shoes”
Big Jim Sports Camper
Sanity: Aiken’s Artifact (2000)
Breathless (1978)
Weekly Tears
Paul Reubens (1953-2023)
Paul Reubens is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and children’s entertainer known primarily for the character he created: Pee-wee Herman.
He passed away on July 30th, 2023.
Angus Cloud (1998-2023)
Angus Cloud was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Fezco in Euphoria.
He passed away on July 31st, 2023.
Marc Gilpin (1966-2023)
Marc Gilpin was an American actor most known for his role as Sean Brody in Jaws 2.
He passed away on July 29th, 2023.
Mark Margolis (1939-2023)
Mark Margolis was an American actor known most known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
He passed away on August 4th, 2023.
Clifton Oliver (1975-2023)
Clifton Oliver was an American theatre actor known for his roles in The Lion King and Motown.
He passed away on August 2nd, 2023.