This Week in Retro
This Week in Retro
Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers, Dave and Duncan Styles
VCF Midwest + Hot Upgrade for DOS Computers - This Week In Retro 286
1 hour Posted Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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100,000 Square Feet Of NerderyStory Link: https://www.vcfmw.org
Your 286 Needs An UpgradeStory Link: https://bsky.app/profile/furan.bsky.social/post/3mut6kcjzxk2g
Housekeeping - News links found below
GOG Gets BoxedStory Link: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/09/gog-brings-back-big-box-pc-games-one-printable-template-at-a-time/
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How much retro tech fits into one hectare? We try to sum up the massive Vintage Computer Festival Midwest before taking on a hot new upgrade for classic DOS computers. And if you've ever envied that extensive collection of game boxes you see every week on the show, try printing your own! GOG's just made that a lot easier. All this, plus the latest on the Neo-Geo AES+, new MiSTer cores, and more!
PCBWay Project Link: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Graphics_Gremlin_HDMI_afb4ec21.html
Github: https://github.com/schlae/graphics-gremlin
GOG Press Release: https://www.gog.com/pressroom/gog-preservation-program-brings-the-big-box-nostalgia/
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This 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 Links
Raider 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxJ9WTrpjA 
The National Museum of Computing: https://retrogamecoders.com/tnmoc/
Sega FPGA core: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/new-fpga-model-1-emulator-core-runs-segas-virtua-racing-with-remarkable-precision
AES+ delay: https://presse.plaion.com/The-NEOGEO-AES-worldwide-release-date-moves-to-16-th-September-2027-as
Commodore shop in The Netherlands: https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/6026257/bart-gokt-op-comeback-van-de-commodore-computer-en-opent-een-winkel 
Midwinter Remaster in Steam Early Access: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5056170/Midwinter_Fan_Remaster/