Press Play On Tape Podcast

Dec 16 2019 25 ep. 64 mins 276

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The Press Play On Tape podcast is presented by Aaron, Tony & JCVD. We're like The A-Team mixed with an MSX, C64 and Commodore Amiga. Your home for vintage computer discussions, interviews, and all things to do with 8-bit & 16-bit systems!

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Episode 36: The Age of Aquarius

Dec 16 2019 88 mins

It's the age of Aquarius! Episode 36 flies into town with the team chatting to Sean Harrington about the Mattel Aquarius, that curious little Z80-based computer from the house of Barbie. We talk creating new mods for the computer, a bit about it, as well as take a look into Sean's history with the system, Star Wars & more! This episode's news: SMB on the ZX Speccy - https://event

Episode 35: A Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class

Oct 31 2019 80 mins

This episode we're joined by Cameron B as Tony goes back before the MSX to take us on a Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class! In addition we debrief a bit more from PAX Australia, check out what games we've been playing and talk over some news items that caught our eye. All this and more! This episode's news: Vampire Standalone has been released - http://apollo-core.com/knowledge.p

Episode 34: Decathlon on the Kitchen bench

Oct 11 2019 43 mins

Coming to you from the PAX show floor, it's Episode 34! This time we're joined by Tired Parent Mat Kapin, and Arcade Perfect's Dazza to plan some new vintage game inspired movies, remakes we'd like to see and more! An extra special thanks to Audio Technica for letting us use their recording booth at PAX once more. Some of the games mentioned this episode: Untitled Goose Game The V

Episode 33: Training to keep up with the Commodore - featuring Marc from Game the System

Dec 24 2018 34 mins

With thanks to Audio-Technica, here's episode 33 of the Press Play on Tape podcast recorded live from the Expo Hall floor back at PAX Australia 2018! This episode Aaron is joined by Marc from the Game the System Podcast to talk up how to start keeping up with the Commodore 64 (as if you aren't already!). Tips on finding hardware, games to look at and other ways to get involved with

Episode 32: The Shoot'em Up pew-pew-pewcast!

Nov 01 2018 74 mins

Come in Vic Viper, we've got a mission for you! Pilot your way through some of the PPOT team's favourite shoot'em ups from across a wide range of platforms, and report back. Only you can complete this mission - Do not fail us! Episode 32 is GO! Where can you find us? Visit us at https://ppot.audio to find links to this show, as well as all our older episodes You can find us on iTu

Episode 31: Commodore Amiga racing games

Jul 23 2018 77 mins

Welcome to the 68000 mile rally! The PPOT crew have their Zoomers in hand, and are all buckled in to take the Amiga for a spin through some of their favourite driving games. Links to cool stuff mentioned in the episode: The Gigatron TTL Kit PC Tony picked up https://gigatron.io Retro Revolutions has the Consolised Atari Lynx videos at https://youtube.com/channel/UCfqax0cikE8pD

Episode 30: Z80 Assembly with Keith from chibiakumas.com

Jun 18 2018 70 mins

What does the Z80, Japan, Deathsmiles and the Amstrad CPC Enterprise all have in common? They're all talked about this episode as Tony and Aaron are joined by Keith from chibiakumas.com! We chat to Keith about Chibi Akumas, his bullet-hell shooter for the Amstrad CPC, MSX2 and more, as well as taking a look into his experience working with Z80 assembly across a number of different

Episode 29: Galencia Khaos Sphere with Jay Aldred!

Apr 30 2018 31 mins

After being stuck in a recursive loop for 6 months, PPOT is back and better than ever! In this episode Jay Aldred drops by for a catch up to talk about his games, both past and future. Starting with a bit of a Galencia post-mortem, Jay also talks about what we can expect from Khaos Sphere when it drops in the future (Soon™? When it's done? Listen and find out!). And to celebrat

Episode 28: PAX Australia Classic Gaming area preview

Oct 15 2017 50 mins

Engage Code Omega, it's time for a pre-PAX Classing Gaming Area podcast! Aaron is joined by Ausretrogamer, Serby from Weird & Retro, and first time podcaster Greg Pell to talk about what you can expect from the Classic Gaming Area at the Australian Penny Arcade Expo this year. Classic computers, pinball, arcade, as well as what competitions you can sink your teeth into (or be jealo

Episode 27: Project Hubbard with Chris Abbott

Oct 12 2017 58 mins

This month we're joined by c64audio.com's very own Chris Abbott to discuss all things Rob Hubbard! A project many years in the making, Chris is currently in the final stages of bringing Project Hubbard to life - a massive project dedicated to the life & career of Rob, including a book, new music and more! You can find the Kickstarter for Project Hubbard, including a number of th