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

I am joined by Tony Warriner who is one of the founders of Revolution Software 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 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 success (£2.2 million raised) 00:18:16 – New Commodore developments and C64 revival 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 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 🎙️

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Playtesting Adventures, ZX Spectrum Next (KS3), Retro LANs & Neo Geo Ports – Game & Gadget Podcast #42 is an episode from James Woodcock's Podcast by James Woodcock.

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This episode was published on Aug 16, 2025.

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