Game & Gadget Podcast
James Woodcock
Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42
AUG 16, 202565 MIN
Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42
AUG 16, 202565 MIN
Description
<p>I am joined by <a href="https://www.pixelrefresh.com/tag/tony-warriner/">Tony Warriner</a> who is one of the founders of <a href="https://revolution.co.uk/">Revolution Software</a> as we discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.</p>
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<li>00:00:00 – Introduction and podcast opening</li>
<li>00:00:17 – Tony’s tour experience promoting <a href="https://www.pixelrefresh.com/urbx-warriors-interview-new-retro-style-arcade-adventure-kickstarter/">UrbX Warriors</a> game</li>
<li>00:01:18 – The importance of playtesting games with real people at events</li>
<li>00:02:33 – Upcoming gaming events</li>
<li>00:03:47 – Experience of putting the game in front of players for the first time</li>
<li>00:05:24 – Discord community and alpha demo releases</li>
<li>00:07:39 – Technical challenges of developing for ZX Spectrum Next vs PC</li>
<li>00:08:26 – Real-time bug fixing and community feedback process</li>
<li>00:11:11 – Comparing modern playtesting to classic game development (Lure of the Temptress, Beneath a Steel Sky, Broken Sword)</li>
<li>00:15:01 – <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0">ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter</a> success (£2.2 million raised)</li>
<li>00:18:16 – New Commodore developments and <a href="https://www.commodore.net/">C64 revival</a></li>
<li>00:22:31 – James’s retrolan experience with friends</li>
<li>00:28:10 – Windows operating systems and stability</li>
<li>00:30:24 – James switching from macOS to Linux Mint on MacBook Pro</li>
<li>00:33:05 – Tony planning to get UrbX Warriors running on Raspberry Pi</li>
<li>00:34:29 – Linux gaming and Steam compatibility improvements</li>
<li>00:37:23 – Backup strategies and password management</li>
<li>00:41:12 – GitHub for game development backup and collaboration</li>
<li>00:44:12 – Brief discussion about AI and its applications</li>
<li>00:48:30 – <a href="https://www.pixelrefresh.com/broken-sword-reforged-impressions-stunning-4k-nostalgia-trip/">Broken Sword Reforged</a> and AI controversy explanation</li>
<li>00:56:34 – Recommendation for Earthion shmup game on Steam</li>
<li>00:59:16 – Potential UrbX Warriors ports to other platforms (Mega Drive, Neo Geo, Amiga)</li>
<li>01:04:18 – Wrap-up and goodbye</li>
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<p>Read the full post: <a href="https://www.pixelrefresh.com/playtesting-adventures-zx-spectrum-next-ks3-retro-lans-neo-geo-ports-game-gadget-podcast-42/">Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42</a>, created by <a href="https://www.pixelrefresh.com/author/glidem/">James Woodcock</a>.</p>
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