Is it time for retro tech trading to go mainstream? We'll soon find out, if the reports of CeX's expansion into retro and import game sales are accurate. We also talk about the end of an era for a retro tech podcast, the return of cassettes, Casio's surprising commitment to blending 1980s digital watch styling with 2026 convenience, the origins of Batman (the game of the movie) and much more.Visit https://www.addict.media/ for your copy of Pixel Addict magazine. 🏆Your monthly support helps us keep the retro news flowing!https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinretro🕸 TWiR Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/Follow your hosts!Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/davevelociraptor.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jasoncompton.bsky.socialYoutube:Chris - https://www.youtube.com/@005AGIMAJason - https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroAdventurersAudio Podcast:https://retroadventurers.podbean.com/Subscribe to the audio version of the show!📻 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-retro/id1526487568?uo=4📻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y📻 Podbean: https://twir.podbean.com📻 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/5734337📻 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/TWIR/feed.xml📻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinRetroThis Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.News In Brief LinksCruis'n USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCzv7W9DKzgThe A1200 Is An Amiga: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fjzlufkcmj4kh1.pngMaxell UD-60U: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/maxell-partners-with-disk-union-to-release-ud-60u-special-edition-cassettes-black-and-red-ud-tapes-could-be-ideal-for-use-in-your-c64-datassetteRavi Abbott Leaves Retro Hour: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/its-been-a-huge-part-of-my-life-the-retro-hours-ravi-abbott-is-stepping-away-after-more-than-ten-yearsJames Pond Legacy: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1vti8ss/james_pond_legacy_devs_used_ai_to_remaster_their/RIP Dr Timothy James King: https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/08/18/tim-king-amigados-royalty-dies-aged-71/5289101What Happens Next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MNNCiQ9gNM