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The legacy of Lucasfilm Games looms large this week. We take on the controversial conclusions surrounding the global "Adventure Game Aptitude Test," which challenged gamers to complete the classic Maniac Mansion in four hours with no context, no documentation, and no hints. In other news we look at the improved access to Lucasarts classics thanks to a DREAMM emulator upgrade, and live vicariously through an outrageous hack to the infamous Sinclair C5. Plus your top picks in tiny software and an all-new Community Question of the Week.
00:00 – Show Opening
02:00 – You’re Not A Failure
Story Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/the-worlds-first-standardized-gaming-test-will-see-if-you-can-beat-an-80s-adventure-game-without-a-walkthrough-and-itll-even-monitor-you-over-a-webcam-to-make-sure-you-dont-cheat/
Additional links: https://www.polygon.com/agat-adventure-aptitude-test-pc-adventure-maniac-mansion-guide/
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https://www.twitch.tv/new2dinosourxl/video/2710199492
18:03 – Dreaming Of A Galaxy Far Far Away
Story Link: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/lucasarts-emulator-dreamm-adds-support-for-a-bunch-of-old-star-wars-in-major-update
26:18 – Housekeeping – News links found below
34:14 – Sinclair C6… Speed
Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQsPRrgfnPs
44:19 – Community Question of the Week
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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
The Crew Unlimited: https://thecrewunlimited.com
PS2 with DVD-RW: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1rlfdxi/just_wanted_to_share_something/
Development Machine Controversy: https://www.sonicstadium.org/articles/sega/sega-stole-my-consoles-collector-raided-after-buying-stock-from-office-clearout-r3301/
Matthew Lillard On Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhvMRw3OPjY
ZX Spectrum Street Fighter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_HJvjzojZs
Ultima VIII Retrospective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4h1GIw32UU
IBM Training Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNC0mLsaqz4
Episode Credits
Parts of "I FINALLY fixed the SINCLAIR C5 ! 6 SPEED" courtesy of ODD Autos.
See the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQsPRrgfnPs
Part of "Sinclair C5 – 1985 EV Restoration and Test Drive | Retro Road Trip" courtesy of The Retro Collective – https://youtu.be/5JikUIdHXcc
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