In his latest video, Retronaut takes viewers inside the action-packed halls of London’s RetCon Retro Computing Festival. Bursting with energy, history, and a dash of banana-related scale humor, this year’s event was one for the books. From key appearances to major Spectrum Next news, the video delivers a comprehensive look at the most memorable RetCon 2025 highlights.
Held at the Barnhill Community Centre in northwest London, RetCon 2025 welcomed legends like Iain Lee, famed for his ’90s video game TV shows, and Roland Perry—the godfather of the Amstrad CPC. Retronaut’s coverage includes an impromptu (and charmingly humble) interview with Perry, where he reflects on his CPC project leadership and how the Z80 processor became central to the platform. This in-depth chat alone is worth the watch.
But RetCon 2025 highlights didn’t stop there. The Spectrum Next team arrived with sizzling announcements: upcoming cores for Commodore 64, Amiga, and Amstrad CPC emulation—plus news of a fresh Kickstarter for those still chasing the elusive machine. This revelation electrified the room and positions the Spectrum Next as a multi-platform powerhouse.
Of course, the show wasn’t all talks and tech specs. Retronaut also explores indie titles like Herbex Warriors, an upcoming Spectrum Next game from Sensible Software artist Stu Cambridge and Tony Warner. The game blends arcade adventure with stunning visuals, and the duo’s Kickstarter pitch gets a spotlight moment. Their goal? Push the Spectrum Next further than it’s ever gone.
Elsewhere on the show floor, we find rare systems, a room full of classic consoles, and even a raffle prize—a limited-edition white Spectrum Next. Spoiler: Retronaut didn’t win, but someone lucky walked away with retro gold.
From CPC insights to candid moments involving scale bananas and Spectrum tape giveaways, the RetCon 2025 highlights video offers a warm, witty, and wonderfully geeky journey into a thriving scene. Even if the sound levels were borderline nightclub, the passion on display was crystal clear.
