Owner of PixelRefresh.com - #Gaming, #Gadgets & #Technology - Both Modern & #RetroGaming
Writing hundreds of articles, including commentary and reviews on various gaming platforms, whilst also interviewing well-known industry figures for popular online publications.
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Game & Gadget Podcast #36 - New Retro Handheld Under £1, Cost of Retro Tech & More... - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
I am joined by Tony Warriner and Aaron Fothergill as we delve into the cost of retro computer hardware, a brand new £1 retro handheld console purchase and more.
Retro Computer Tour with Tony Warriner - Co-Founder Revolution Software - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
In this video, Tony Warriner co-founder of Revolution Software takes us on a tour of his retro computer and console tech he has collected over many years.
SEGA Mega Drive (Genesis) Controller Journey - Clean Aspirations - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
In this video, I explore the SEGA Mega Drive (Genesis) controller as I clean and revive a 30 year old design classic.
ScummVM 'Official' on the Apple App Store for iPhone & iPad - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Enjoy without jailbreaking! ScummVM, a program that lets users play classic adventure games on modern devices is now available on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Game & Gadget Podcast #32 - ZX Spectrum Next, Anbernic RG35XX Plus & More... - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
James is joined by Tony Warriner co-founder of Revolution Software discussing modern portable handhelds for retro platforms, Crash Live 2023 event and more.
Amstrad GX4000 Controller Restoration - Grubby to Glorious - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Finding an Amstrad GX4000 controller at a yard sale, losing it, rediscovering it and finally restoring it for use with retro computers.
My Crash Live 2023 Experience - Sinclair Spectrum Retro Dedicated Event - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Hundreds gathered at the Crash Live 2023 event in the UK, celebrating the Sinclair range of retro computers. Original hardware and modern variations were on display, including enhancements for the popular Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
Yamaha Genos 2 (Tyros 7) Announced - Videos, Demonstrations & Specifications - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Yamaha announces the Genos 2, its latest flagship electronic keyboard, which boasts new features, styles, and voices.
Amiga PiStorm on the A500 - Finding a Tidy 3D Printed HDMI Solution - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
The PiStorm modification for the retro Amiga A500 enhances performance by linking to a Raspberry Pi, although what to do with the messy HDMI cable inside?
Game & Gadget Podcast #31 - Exploding Phones, Retro Future, Unity Chaos & More... - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
James is joined by Tony Warriner of Revolution Software and Aaron Fothergill of Shifty Eye Games discussing gaming marketing, exploding smartphones and more.
The Atari 520 ST 16-bit Computer - My Grubby Restoration Journey - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
It arrived an extremely dirty retro computer yet now restored a stunning 16-bit wonder. This is my Atari ST journey.
Game & Gadget Podcast #30 - 8-bit Computers, PiStorm, Broken Sword Reforged & More... - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
I am joined by Tony Warriner discussing 8-bit treasures like the £20 bargain Acorn Electron, challenges of storing vintage computers and the thrill of Motorola 68000 coding.
Game & Gadget Podcast #29 - Atari ST Nostalgia, Pink Genies & More... - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
I am joined by Steve Ince, Aaron Fothergill and Rees from ctrl-alt-rees in our 29th podcast episode to discuss more gaming, gadgets and technology both retro and modern.
Acorn Electron - An Unexpected £20 Dirty Treasure - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Dive into the world of Acorn Computers! A £20 discovery, as I journey through my Acorn Electron restoration and history.
How Does the Magic of AI Generation Work? - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Sam takes us on a journey of how A.I. can create an image using its collection of pictures and artwork and construct something we perceive as unique.
Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer Fan-Made Soundtrack v2.0 Released for ScummVM - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
I release version 2.0 of the soundtrack for use within ScummVM, a complete rework of my original efforts with FLAC lossless version available for free.
Simon the Sorcerer 2 Fan-Made Game Soundtrack Coming Soon - Early Demo Sample - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
Simon the Sorcerer 2 joins the 6 fan-made game soundtracks by James Woodcock for use within ScummVM.
Final Fantasy VII Full Soundtrack - PC Version (youtu.be)
The full Final Fantasy VII soundtrack, using real Yamaha MU50 hardware exclusive PC version using XG MIDI.
What is Modern AI? - From Pac-Man Ghosts to ChatGPT - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
From games & chat bots to ChatGPT: exploring AI's modern usage and evolution.
The Quest for a 'Simple' Smartwatch - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
I don't need apps, or advanced health tracking — just the basics. When smartwatches miss 3 key criteria for Ben.
My Discworld Fan-Made Soundtrack Featured on the DOS GAME CLUB Podcast - Pixel Refresh (www.pixelrefresh.com)
My ScummVM Music Enhancement Project featured on the DOS GAME CLUB Podcast, discussing the classic point-and-click game Discworld. Stunning VGA graphics, mind-bending puzzles, and my goal to improve game music.
OC Lemmings: 8-bit Micro Port Comparison
I'd love to hear the conversation that took place sometime in the early 90s about converting Lemmings to the humble ZX Spectrum....