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Encyclopedia > Retrovision

Retrovision was a regular retrogaming event in the UK, presented as a social opportunity for retro gamers to meet each others and also to play games on hardware provided by the venue. This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Retrovision was first organised as a meet for the Jeff Minter fan forum Yak Yak but then later became advertised as a public event. Jeff Minter is still a frequent guest of honour, together with others from the retro and current gaming industries. Since RV2, Markie, the organiser of Retrovision, always dressed up as Ming the Merciless as a bit of fun. Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Max von Sydow as Emperor Ming in Flash Gordon (1980) Ming the Merciless is a fictional character appearing in the Flash Gordon comic strip. ...


Events

Number Open to public? Date Event Location Meal Location Llamasoft event
1 No 21 Sep 2002 The Horse and Jockey, Oxford Jamal's, Oxford Initial "Yakfest" board meet; Guest of honour Jeff Minter
2 Yes 7 Dec 2002 The Pub Oxford, Oxford Starlight Tandoori, Oxford None
2.5 No 11 Jan 2003 The Folly Bridge Inn, Oxford Hired caterer None
3 Yes 9 Mar 2003 The Folly Bridge Inn, Oxford Jamal's, Oxford Guest of Honour Jeff Minter
3.5 No 3 Aug 2003 The Folly Bridge Inn, Oxford Jamal's, Oxford Partially complete gameplay demo of Unity
4 Yes 19 Jun 2004 The George Hotel, Frome Frome Tandoori Guest of Honour Jeff Minter
4.5 No 3 Nov 2004 The George Hotel, Frome Frome Tandoori Guest of Honour Jeff Minter
5 Yes 12 Feb 2005 The George Hotel, Frome Frome Tandoori Demo of early version of Neon
5.5 No 23 Sep 2005 The George Hotel, Frome Cancelled
5.25 No 21 Oct 2006 The Port Mahon, Oxford The Port Mahon, Oxford Guest of Honour Jeff Minter
2007 No 12 May 2007 The Port Mahon, Oxford The Port Mahon, Oxford Guest of Honour Jeff Minter
2008 8 Feb 2008

A "mini" Retrovision took place in Manchester on 10th September 2005, combined with a mini Back In Time Live. Psychedelic Jeff Minter photo Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is one of the most innovative and distinctive modern British computer/video game designers and programmers. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in India and other parts of southeast Asia in which food is cooked over charcoal. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames on the Abingdon Road south from central Oxford, England. ... Inns are establishments where travellers can procure food, drink, and lodging. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames on the Abingdon Road south from central Oxford, England. ... Inns are establishments where travellers can procure food, drink, and lodging. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames on the Abingdon Road south from central Oxford, England. ... Inns are establishments where travellers can procure food, drink, and lodging. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Having been one of the privileged few who were allowed to play with the game. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in India and other parts of southeast Asia in which food is cooked over charcoal. ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in India and other parts of southeast Asia in which food is cooked over charcoal. ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... Frome (pronounced ) is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. ... A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in India and other parts of southeast Asia in which food is cooked over charcoal. ... Neon is a light synthesizer developed by Jeff Minter (Yak) and Ivan Zorzin (Giles). It was based on an enhanced version of the graphics engine originally to be included in Unity (video game), which became an independent project after Unity was cancelled in 2004. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is a British computer/video game designer and programmer. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ...


The most recent "mini" Retrovision, RV5.25, took place in The Port Mahon pub in Oxford on 21st October 2006. It was designated a "0.25" event as it was originally just meant as a small Llamasoft / Yak Yak get together, which then grew to about 50 people. Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Psychedelic Jeff Minter photo Jeff Minter at Assembly 2004 Jeff Yak Minter (born in Reading, April 22, 1962) is one of the most innovative and distinctive modern British computer/video game designers and programmers. ...



 

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