To reflect on Evercade's first half of 2026, we welcome back two familiar faces from Blaze Entertainment: CEO Andrew Byatt and Head of Communications Sean Cleaver.
From the headline-grabbing Evercade Nexus announcements to the arrival of Turrican, Doom teasers, and the exciting new Home Computer Handheld range, we explore how Blaze continues to grow the Evercade ecosystem while balancing nostalgia, innovation and community feedback.
We also discuss the challenges of licensing classic games, the future of retro gaming, the importance of preserving gaming history, and why physical media still matters in an increasingly digital world.
In this episode, we explore:
1️⃣ Evercade's biggest year yet
Andrew and Sean reflect on six years of Blaze Entertainment and the announcements that are shaping the future of Evercade.
2️⃣ The stories behind the latest releases
From Turrican to NeoGeo, Rare, Doom and beyond, we talk about some of the standout games, cartridges and partnerships.
3️⃣ The Home Computer Handhelds
Why Blaze decided to bring the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 back in handheld form, and what players can expect.
4️⃣ Licensing, preservation and community
How Blaze works with rights holders, listens to fan feedback and balances classic favourites with new discoveries.
5️⃣ Looking ahead
What excites Andrew and Sean most about the future of Evercade, retro gaming and the growing community around the platform.
Whether you're an Evercade collector, a lifelong retro gamer, or simply curious about where classic gaming is heading next, this episode offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry's most passionate companies.
🔗 Guest links
Blaze Entertainment: https://blaze-entertainment.com
Evercade: https://evercade.co.uk
🎙️ Credits
This episode is sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing.
Produced by Rocket Media.
Voiceover by Mark Silk.
Theme music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna.
