Game & Gadget Podcast - Pixel Refresh

About Game & Gadget Podcast - Pixel Refresh

Love of Retro Gaming & Modern Tech

Publisher

James Woodcock

Category

leisure · leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2006

Latest episode

16 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Aug 2025

   Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42

   I am joined by Tony Warriner (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/tag/tony-warriner/) who is one of the founders of Revolution Software (https://revolution.co.uk/) as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. 00:00:00 – Introduction and podcast opening 00:00:17 – Tony’s tour experience promoting UrbX Warriors (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/urbx-warriors-interview-new-retro-style-arcade-adventure-kickstarter/) game 00:01:18 – The importance of playtesting games with real people at events 00:02:33 – Upcoming gaming events 00:03:47 – Experience of putting the game in front of players for the first time 00:05:24 – Discord community and alpha demo releases 00:07:39 – Technical challenges of developing for ZX Spectrum Next vs PC 00:08:26 – Real-time bug fixing and community feedback process 00:11:11 – Comparing modern playtesting to classic game development (Lure of the Temptress, Beneath a Steel Sky, Broken Sword) 00:15:01 – ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0) success (£2.2 million raised) 00:18:16 – New Commodore developments and C64 revival (https://www.commodore.net/) 00:22:31 – James’s retrolan experience with friends 00:28:10 – Windows operating systems and stability 00:30:24 – James switching from macOS to Linux Mint on MacBook Pro 00:33:05 – Tony planning to get UrbX Warriors running on Raspberry Pi 00:34:29 – Linux gaming and Steam compatibility improvements 00:37:23 – Backup strategies and password management 00:41:12 – GitHub for game development backup and collaboration 00:44:12 – Brief discussion about AI and its applications 00:48:30 – Broken Sword Reforged (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/broken-sword-reforged-impressions-stunning-4k-nostalgia-trip/) and AI controversy explanation 00:56:34 – Recommendation for Earthion shmup game on Steam 00:59:16 – Potential UrbX Warriors ports to other platforms (Mega Drive, Neo Geo, Amiga) 01:04:18 – Wrap-up and goodbye 🌍 WEBSITE: – PIXEL REFRESH – LOVE OF RETRO GAMING & MODERN TECH (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/) 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: – Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d8e9f8b-8d2f-4811-8afa-5b770afa1f31) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-gadget-podcast/id125737670?mt=2&ls=1) | Deezer (https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2818912) | Pocket Casts (https://pca.st/podcast/c2efe820-ee50-012e-e133-525400c11844) | RSS (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/category/podcasts/game-and-gadget-podcast/feed/) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/62kjQPnE8CGAlbpCNI1WJi) | YouTube Music (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBLhXoDE9iJQhS4B_zEaEt6fu9xbNo_R) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4LHmt_JRjW0OdydM4jBr4w) | More… (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/subscribe-to-podcast/) ❔ SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: – Submit a question with a chance to feature on the Game & Gadget Podcast (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/submit-question-game-gadget-podcast/) 🛈 FIND OUT MORE: – What is the Game & Gadget Podcast? (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/) 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW… – ☕ Ko-fi – Buy James a ‘thank you’ coffee (https://ko-fi.com/jameswoodcock) – 💰 Patreon – Become a supporting member on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Jameswoodcock) ✉️ EMAIL SUBSCRIBE TO PIXEL REFRESH: – Latest Articles and Reviews via sent to you via Email (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/email-subscribe/) 🎥 PIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: – Pixel Refresh on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/pixelrefresh?sub_confirmation=1) 🔉 FREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: – ScummVM Music Enhancement Project (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/scummvm-music-enhancement-project/) Original post link: Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/playtesting-adventures-zx-spectrum-next-ks3-retro-lans-neo-geo-ports-game-gadget-podcast-42/), created by James Woodcock (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/). For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Love of Retro Gaming & Modern Tech (https://www.pixelrefresh.com).

2. 

   27 Apr 2025

   FPGA, Spectrum Next Development, Retro 90s PCs & More… – Game & Gadget Podcast #41

   I am joined by Tony Warriner (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/tag/tony-warriner/) who is one of the founders of Revolution Software (https://revolution.co.uk/) as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern. FPGA devices becoming more accessible, focusing on the MiSTer project and its many retro gaming cores Hunting down Taki Udon FPGA boards (https://retroremake.co/pages/store) and the challenges with small production batches Early adopter woes – memory speed concerns and analogue audio quirks FPGA efforts to emulate complex consoles like the Sega Saturn, PlayStation 1, N64 and beyond The dream of a consumer-level FPGA PlayStation 1 experience with the SuperStation One (https://retroremake.co/pages/superstation%E1%B5%92%E2%81%BF%E1%B5%89) Tony’s new project: UrbX Warriors (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonywarriner/urbx-warriors-an-original-game-for-the-spectrum-next/) – a Kickstarter-bound game for Spectrum Next (https://www.specnext.com/), PC and more The challenges of developing for the Spectrum Next, dealing with tight memory banking restrictions Porting UrbX Warriors (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonywarriner/urbx-warriors-an-original-game-for-the-spectrum-next/) to PSX, Steam, Switch, Amiga and Mac James’ retro PC escapades – saving and restoring early 2000s hardware for Windows 98 and XP gaming Collecting CRT monitors and comparing the experience of CRT versus modern digital displays The charm and madness of original hardware compared to FPGA and software emulation Nostalgic memories of Voodoo 2 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/tag/3dfx/) graphics cards and the thrill of early PC 3D acceleration Scaling games like Broken Sword (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/broken-sword-game-boy-advance-development-stories-with-tony-warriner/) for different PC specs and the Game Boy Advance back in the 1990s The ongoing rabbit hole of retro computing CRT TV repair (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/crt-tv-for-retro-gaming-the-beauty-buying-repair-despair/) challenges SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d8e9f8b-8d2f-4811-8afa-5b770afa1f31) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-gadget-podcast/id125737670?mt=2&ls=1) | Deezer (https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2818912) | Pocket Casts (https://pca.st/podcast/c2efe820-ee50-012e-e133-525400c11844) | RSS (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/category/podcasts/audio-podcasts/feed/) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/62kjQPnE8CGAlbpCNI1WJi) | YouTube Music (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBLhXoDE9iJQhS4B_zEaEt6fu9xbNo_R) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4LHmt_JRjW0OdydM4jBr4w) SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel Refresh (https://ko-fi.com/pixelrefresh) SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget Podcast (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/submit-question-game-gadget-podcast/) FIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/) WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/) EMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via Email (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/email-subscribe/) PIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/pixelrefresh?sub_confirmation=1) FREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/scummvm-music-enhancement-project/) Original post link: FPGA, Spectrum Next Development, Retro 90s PCs & More… – Game & Gadget Podcast #41 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/fpga-spectrum-next-development-retro-90s-pcs-more-game-gadget-podcast-41/), created by James Woodcock (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/). For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com). Original post link: FPGA, Spectrum Next Development, Retro 90s PCs & More… – Game & Gadget Podcast #41 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/fpga-spectrum-next-development-retro-90s-pcs-more-game-gadget-podcast-41/), created by James Woodcock (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/). For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com).

3. 

   9 Apr 2025

   Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater’s Mark Benis – Game & Gadget Podcast #40

   I am joined by Mark Benis (https://www.markbenis.com/), who has composed the musical soundtrack for the point and click adventure game Rosewater, set in the wild west and released in 2024. Mark has also worked on the soundtrack for Lamplight City with others credits for titles including Wolfenstein: Youngblood. In this podcast, we discuss his joy of retro chip-tune music of retro gaming platforms including the Nintendo Game Boy, which has inspired his journey creativity to now write musical soundtracks for modern gaming titles. Topics include: Mark Benis’ opportunity to become a game composer Childhood love of Pokémon Red/Blue music led to a lifelong curiosity about chip music The beauty of 8-bit music to orchestral and back again Using Wwyse and FMOD as audio middleware to replace line-by-line coding Mark’s early days and the audio equipment he used The financial barrier of the many professional audio sample libraries No woodwinds in the game Lamplight City inspiring creativity by limitation How hardware MIDI modules (Roland MT-32, Sound Canvas etc) have been replaced with software music audio libraries Mark’s go to piano performances to loosen his fingers and inspire his thoughts Mark’s computer and desk setup for music composition What is Rosewater and the musical brief you were given Avoiding the typical wild west country style music How much of the original work made it into the game soundtrack? How much of the artwork and game direction did Mark see before composing the tracks? Timing introductions to the music, or arranging the music to the intro? Hearing the voice acting dialogue for the first time reactions Mixing virtual instruments with live music players Choral music creation for the game Lamplight City recorded in a church with a real choir Mark’s future projects Collaborating on musical projects and avoiding arguments Featured music within the podcast, kindly provided with permission by Mark Benis… 7-43 to Rosewater Once Upon a Time in Western Vespuccia Night Walk The Showdown So Long, Partner Flor Silvestre by Christiane Ramirez You can download the full Rosewater Soundtrack (https://markbenis.bandcamp.com/album/rosewater-original-game-soundtrack) on Mark Benis’ Bandcamp page. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW: Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5d8e9f8b-8d2f-4811-8afa-5b770afa1f31) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-gadget-podcast/id125737670?mt=2&ls=1) | Deezer (https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2818912) | Pocket Casts (https://pca.st/podcast/c2efe820-ee50-012e-e133-525400c11844) | RSS (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/category/podcasts/audio-podcasts/feed/) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/62kjQPnE8CGAlbpCNI1WJi) | YouTube Music (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBLhXoDE9iJQhS4B_zEaEt6fu9xbNo_R) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4LHmt_JRjW0OdydM4jBr4w) SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate to the Game & Gadget Podcast & Pixel Refresh (https://ko-fi.com/pixelrefresh) SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW: Submit a question for the Game & Gadget Podcast (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/submit-question-game-gadget-podcast/) FIND OUT MORE: What is the Game & Gadget Podcast (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-gadget-podcast/) WEBSITE: Pixel Refresh – Gaming, Gadgets & Tech both Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/) EMAIL SUBSCRIBE: Latest Articles / Reviews via Email (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/email-subscribe/) PIXEL REFRESH YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Pixel Refresh on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/pixelrefresh?sub_confirmation=1) FREE GAME SOUNDTRACKS: ScummVM Music Enhancement Project (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/content/scummvm-music-enhancement-project/) Original post link: Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater’s Mark Benis – Game & Gadget Podcast #40 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-music-composition-interview-with-rosewaters-mark-benis-game-gadget-podcast-40/), created by James Woodcock (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/). For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com). Original post link: Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater’s Mark Benis – Game & Gadget Podcast #40 (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/game-music-composition-interview-with-rosewaters-mark-benis-game-gadget-podcast-40/), created by James Woodcock (https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/). For even more content, visit Pixel Refresh - Gaming & Tech | Retro & Modern (https://www.pixelrefresh.com).

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YouTube views

2,863

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

30

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