Floppy Disk Smart TV Controller, Ubisoft Restructures, Croc & More - Ramble 146
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB1upU4_BHQ
In this episode I talk about Atari hotels (again), a floppy disk smart TV controller for kids, the Atari 8-bit Street Fighter II port, Croc, how the Virtual Boy works, Ubisoft’s restructuring & more!
Chapters
- 00:00 – Atari Hotel Update
- 06:34 – PCBWay
- 07:39 – Floppy Disks & Smart TVs - An Unlikely Combo
- 16:15 – Atari 8-Bit SF2 Is Out! They Also Have A New Project!
- 24:41 – Croc News!
- 29:30 – How The Virtual Boy Works
- 36:36 – Ubisoft Restructured, Employees Laid Off
- 44:51 – Videos Of The Week
Original Video Links
Episode Links:
Atari Hotels Update: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-plan-for-a-gaming-themed-atari-hotel-in-las-vegas-has-reportedly-been-scrapped-214212269.html
Floppy Disk Smart TV Controller For Kids: https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/microcontrollers-projects/floppy-disk-drive-converted-into-smart-tv-remote-for-kids-devs-toddler-inserts-vividly-labeled-floppies-to-watch-his-favorite-shows
Blog Post & Video For The Above: https://blog.smartere.dk/2026/01/floppy-disks-the-best-tv-remote-for-kids
Atari 8-Bit Street Fighter II: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/387338-street-fighter-2-physical-edition-for-sale
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peICJ1wHJmE
Download For The Above: https://vega.atari.pl/main-page/street-fighter-ii
Barbarian Atari 8-Bit Port: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulbVc_kZmY
Virtual Boy: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/01/new-video-reveals-the-inner-workings-of-nintendos-ill-fated-virtual-boy
Video Of The Above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7M8H99x7Y
Ubisoft Restructuring: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/prince-of-persia-the-sand-of-time-remake-is-cancelled-as-ubisoft-announces-major-internal-restructuring-and-more-layoffs-and-studio-closures-on-the-way
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