We dive into the fusion of retro gaming and modern music with Richard Faulkner who is creating game soundtracks for the Spectrum Next. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of composing with retro hardware, the role of MIDI and synths, and the vibrant resurgence of the Spectrum scene. Richard shares his journey from nostalgic tunes to cutting-edge chiptunes, revealing the collaborative spirit behind developing new games for this beloved platform.

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Priority Order List for TX-1696: http://tinyurl.com/yyyz4dpv
Bikers: http://tinyurl.com/4dyk3xka
Spectrum Next game list: http://tinyurl.com/2v3dsrw5

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:19 - Richard Fawlkner Interview

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CDi Controller Re-release: http://tinyurl.com/mph6yn32
Sega AI Preserved Online: http://tinyurl.com/3hwnzwtf
Game On in Doncaster: http://tinyurl.com/mujbd2xj
Atari Publishing 3 7800 Classics: http://tinyurl.com/y4nec9mp
Ami Cube: http://tinyurl.com/ma4d5x5z