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The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
- 425 - 422: Macintosh Librarian: Vintage Apple Computers - The Retro Hour EP422
This week we're joined by Kate Fox, the Macintosh Librarian, to explore the world of retro Apple tech.
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 424 - 421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421
Sheri Graner Ray: From Ultima's realms to pioneering CD-ROM games for females and advocating gender inclusivity in gaming
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 423 - 420: Nintendo NES Homebrew Games: Lowtek Games - The Retro Hour EP420Fri, 15 Mar 2024
- 422 - 419: The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419Fri, 08 Mar 2024
- 421 - 418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418
We chat to John Riggs, renowned for his YouTube channel and contributions to the NES and indie gaming scenes
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 420 - 417: The Amiga Advantage: Out of the Bit's Secret Weapon for Full Void's Success - The Retro Hour EP417
Explore how Ali Motisi's Out of the Bit uses Amigas for PS5/Xbox games in 'Full Void' - a retro-modern tech fusion!
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 419 - 416: Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416Fri, 16 Feb 2024
- 418 - 415: Amiga Kit: How To Run a Full Time Amiga Business in 2024 - The Retro Hour EP415
Explore AmigaKit with Matthew Leaman, a deep dive into the world of Amiga retail, reviving classics, and the new A600GS!
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 417 - 414: The New Retro Wave: ZX Spectrum Next and the Sound of Tomorrow - The Retro Hour EP414
Exploring retro gaming's new beat with Richard Fawlkner on Spectrum Next - from nostalgic chiptunes to modern tracks & community spirit.
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 416 - 413: Alien Hominid to Rapture with Andy Crawshaw - The Retro Hour EP413
Join us for a retro ride with Andy Crawshaw, exploring his journey from 'Alien Hominid' to 'Rapture', and the evolution of game artistry.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 415 - 412: Curious Video Game Machines - Rare and Unusual Consoles & Computers - The Retro Hour EP412Fri, 19 Jan 2024
- 414 - 411: Inside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411
In this week's episode, we're joined by Mike Fischer, former Product Manager and Vice President at Sega of America
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 413 - 410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410
We chat with Ben Jones, the mastermind behind the new Atari 2600+, about his journey from childhood Atari enthusiast to Commercial Director of Retro at Plaion. We delve into the design and audience of the Atari 2600+, the challenges of incorporating modern tech into a classic, and Ben's personal connection to Atari's legacy.
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 412 - BONUS: Amiga Games We Still Play - The Retro Hour After Hours
As it's our annual week off from the main podcast, we thought we'd treat you to a special episode of one of our monthly Patron's only podcasts, The Retro Hour After Hours.
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 411 - 409: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2023 - The Retro Hour EP409
It's our favourite episode of the year, we let our hair down and find out who will be crowned this year's Retro Hour Christmas Super Quiz champions!
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 410 - 408: Retro Rewind 2023: Unforgettable Moments & Hidden Gems - The Retro Hour EP408Fri, 15 Dec 2023
- 409 - 407: Cinemaware and MicroProse Reflections with Ed Magnin - The Retro Hour EP407
We delve into Ed Magnin's impactful work at Cinemaware and MicroProse, exploring the evolution of gaming from the Apple II to mobile platforms
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 408 - 406: Developing for the Atari Jaguar and The Love of Lisp - The Retro Hour EP406
We chat with the fascinating Conrad Barski, creator of "FlipOut!" for the Atari Jaguar. He discusses the game's development, reflecting on the Jaguar's unique hardware and the creative challenges he faced.
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 407 - 405: Shaping the Sounds of Fallout and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - The Retro Hour EP405
We chat with Douglas Rapport who shaped the sound of classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 406 - 404: Celebrating 90's Gaming & Computer Magazines - The Retro Hour EP404Fri, 17 Nov 2023
- 405 - 403: TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Video Games - The Retro Hour EP403Fri, 10 Nov 2023
- 404 - 402: The Italian Amiga Demo Scene & Darkage Software - The Retro Hour EP402Fri, 03 Nov 2023
- 403 - 401: Classic LucasArts Adventures: The SCUMM Engine's Development Pt 2 - The Retro Hour EP401
In part two of our epic interview with the SCUMM Engine's co-creator Aric Wilmunder, we venture further into its evolution through the lens of iconic titles
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 402 - 400: The SCUMM Engine: From Maniac Mansion to Monkey Island - The Retro Hour EP400
It's our 400th episode! In the first of an epic two-part interview, we chat with Aric Wilmunder, the co-creator of the legendary SCUMM Engine, which enabled some of the best adventure games of all time, including Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Loom.
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 401 - 399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399
We're joined by BAFTA-nominated composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza. From his early days of falling in love with the Commodore 64's SID chip to lending his audio magic to legendary games like TimeSplitters, Crysis, and Team Sonic Racing, Ross has crafted audio experiences that resonate with gamers worldwide. In this episode, we unravel Ross's journey, explore his inspirations, and get a glimpse into the magic that brings video games to life.
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 400 - 398: Super Play: The British SNES Magazine with a Japanese Twist - The Retro Hour EP398
In this episode, we chat with artist Wil Overton, famed for his manga-style covers on Super Play magazine in the early '90s. Wil's journey led him from N64 Magazine, where his Perfect Dark cover caught the eye of Rare, to working at the esteemed gaming company itself.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 399 - 397: Obsidian & Rocket Science Games with Matthew Fassberg - The Retro Hour EP397
We explore the classic adventure Obsidian, a 1997 masterpiece believed by its ardent fans to be as monumental as Myst.
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 398 - 396: PC Zone Magazine with Richie Shoemaker - The Retro Hour EP 396Thu, 21 Sep 2023
- 397 - 395: Banjo-Kazooie’s Stop ‘n’ Swop: The Feature That Never Was - The Retro Hour EP395Thu, 14 Sep 2023
- 396 - 394: Commodore 64: I Adore My 64 - The Retro Hour EP394Fri, 08 Sep 2023
- 395 - 393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393
We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' to 'Donkey Kong Country'.
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 394 - 392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392Thu, 24 Aug 2023
- 393 - 391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391
This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a masterclass in evolution and innovation. Discover the stories behind unpublished gems like "Evolver", the artistic collaboration with H.R. Giger, and the creation of the expansive True Crime series.
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 392 - 390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390Fri, 11 Aug 2023
- 391 - 389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael RubinelliThu, 03 Aug 2023
- 390 - 388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388
This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 389 - 387: Cyberia: Revisiting The Cyber Cafe with Eva Pascoe - The Retro Hour EP387Thu, 20 Jul 2023
- 388 - 386: Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386Fri, 14 Jul 2023
- 387 - 385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385Fri, 07 Jul 2023
- 386 - 384: Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384Fri, 30 Jun 2023
- 385 - 383: Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383
On this week's podcast, we journey into the heart of the classic strategy game, Age of Empires 2, with none other than its Lead Designer, Mark Terrano
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 384 - 382: Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382
We delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems with Al's Geek Lab, the creator of the awesome YouTube series 'Back to the BBS'. We explore how BBSs laid the groundwork for today's Internet, the artistic flair of ANSI art, and the enduring allure of BBS games and mods and why the scene is thriving again today.
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 383 - 381: Montezuma's Revenge with Rob Jaeger - The Retro Hour EP381
Join us for a deep dive into the iconic 1984 video game "Montezuma's Revenge" with its creator, Rob Jaeger. Delve into the mind of a then 16-year-old game designer and discover the untold stories of this gaming masterpiece, including features that didn't make it to the final cut.
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 382 - 380: The Intellivision Amico with Slope's Game Room - The Retro Hour EP380
We have a long-overdue catch up with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slope's Game Room, including breaking down the ill-fated Intellivision Amico. Promising to bring back the classic brand, the Amico's repeated delays, leadership changes, and potential cancellation have left it shrouded in uncertainty. DJ Slope, renowned for his comprehensive gaming history content, brings his insight into this saga, discussing the console's initial vision, the issues it faced, the intriguing lineup of games that were slated for release, and what the Amico's journey means for the wider retro gaming industry.
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 381 - 379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379
We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids back in the 90s. If you're a retro gaming enthusiast or an Arthur fan, you won't want to miss this nostalgic journey back to Elwood City's digital domain.
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 380 - 378: Midway Magic and Strategic Simulations: Brian Lowe's Game-Changing Career - The Retro Hour EP378
We sit down with Brian Lowe, a veteran in the gaming industry, known for his work at Strategic Simulations and Midway.
Fri, 19 May 2023 - 379 - 377: The Dreamcast Junkyard - The Retro Hour EP377
Born from a chance encounter with a low-priced Sega Dreamcast at video game shop, The Dreamcast Junkyard has grown from a personal blog into a thriving online community.
Fri, 12 May 2023 - 378 - 376: Street Fighter 2: The History and Legacy with Oliver Harper - The Retro Hour EP376
We talk to Oliver Harper, the director of “Here Comes a New Challenger”, a documentary about the legendary Street Fighter 2. Oliver shares his passion for the game, his process of making the documentary, and some of the fascinating stories and insights he uncovered along the way.
Thu, 04 May 2023 - 377 - 375: South Park Games, DMA Design and Acclaim with Neill Glancy - The Retro Hour EP375
Check out the captivating journey of Neill Glancy, from pixel artist to lead designer. We explore his work at DMA Design, Iguana Entertainment, and more, touching on classics like Walker, the ill-fated Walker 2 and the troubled development of the first South Park games.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 376 - 374: Checkmate Digital: The Story of Stephen Jones and His Amiga-Inspired Cases - The Retro Hour EP374
We chat with Stephen Jones, the founder of Checkmate Digital, a company that makes Amiga-inspired desktop computer cases. Stephen shares his journey from developing Amiga products in the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as the Checkmate A1500 and the Siamese System, to his return to the scene with new products and his love for the Amiga community.
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 375 - 373: Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373
In this episode, we chat with former Microsoft engineer-turned YouTuber, Dave Plummer, who played a crucial role in developing iconic software like the Windows Task Manager, 3D Pinball Space Cadet, and the peculiar story of how he sneaked Microsoft BOB into every copy of Windows XP!
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 374 - 372: New Dreamcast Games: Making Future Classics - The Retro Hour EP372
We chat to the developer of the amazing new Dreamcast dungeon crawler Harlequest, to find out what goes into developing new titles on Sega’s legendary console in 2023.
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 373 - 371: Homeworld Co-Creator Rob Cunningham - The Retro Hour EP371
We get the inside story on the development of legendary sci-fi strategy game Homeworld. Co-creator Rob Cunningham shares some memories from the early days, and a sneak preview of the upcoming Homeworld 3.
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 372 - 370: Making Retro Dungeon Crawlers & Adventures with Wormwood Studios - The Retro Hour EP370
We chat with Vic Pflug from indie game group Wormwood Studios who create retro-style games, inspired by classics like Eye of the Beholder & Lands of Lore.
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 371 - 369: Core Design, Psygnosis & Disney Studios with Rolf Mohr - The Retro Hour EP369
We're joined by the wonderful Rolf Mohr to chat about his incredible career, starting at Core Design on games like Universe and Curse of Enchantia, working on the infamous abadoned Superman Lives movie, and classics like the Ratchet & Clank series.
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 370 - 368: RMC The Cave: A Chat with Neil and the Cave-Dwellers - The Retro Hour EP368
This week, we have a long-overdue catch-up with Neil from RMC and fellow cave-dwellers Alex and Richard. We'll be talking about their wonderful museum, restoring arcades and classic systems, and keeping retro gaming alive for a new generation.
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 369 - 367: Brøderbund & Pixar with Mickey Mantle - The Retro Hour EP367
A true legend on the show this week, we chat with Mickey Mantle who oversaw titles like Myst, Kid Pix and the Living Books franchise at Brøderbund, and played an integral role in the early days of Pixar alongside Steve Jobs and Ed Catmull.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 368 - 366: Holistic Design: The Inside Story with Andrew Greenberg - The Retro Hour EP366
Join us for a chat with Andrew Greenberg, veteran game designer at Holistic Design, where he worked on classics like Emperor of the Fading Suns, Dracula Unleashed, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 367 - 365: Controversial Retro Games with Kirk Ewing - The Retro Hour EP365
We chat to Kirk Ewing, formerly of VIS Entertainment and veteran of the gaming industry, about creating controversial retro games like State of Emergency and JFK Reloaded. Kirk also shares his experiences as a presenter on the iconic TV show GamesMaster.
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 366 - 364: Shadowgate with Dave Marsh - The Retro Hour EP364
We take a trip back in time to the golden age of point-and-click adventure games with special guest Dave Marsh, the mastermind behind the classic Shadowgate.
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 365 - 363: Rebellion Co-Founder Jason Kingsley - The Retro Hour EP363
We chat to industry legend Jason Kingsley, co-founder of Rebellion! From his early beginnings to the creation of one of the biggest independent game developers, Jason shares insights and memories that will take you on a journey through the evolution of gaming.
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 364 - 362: From Retro Passion to Profession with Jamie Smith (Ubisoft/Sumo Digital) - The Retro Hour EP362
We chat to Jamie Smith, game designer at Sumo Digital and formerly Ubisoft about his retro gaming memories, how he entered the industry and working with legends like Martin Edmonson.
Fri, 27 Jan 2023 - 363 - 361: Adrian's Digital Basement - The Retro Hour EP361
We chat to the awesome Adrian Black from Youtube channel Adrian's Digital Basement about early computing and BBS memories, and some excellent tips on maintaining your retro collection.
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 362 - 360: 90's Video Game Shop Memories & Sega Classics - The Retro Hour EP360
We chat to the wonderful James Schall about working at classic gaming shops like Virgin Games and Future Zone, his time as product marketing manager at Sega in the post Dreamcast era, and his current work resurrecting retro games at Secret Mode.
Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 361 - 359: Curse of Monkey Island and The Dig with Bill Tiller - The Retro Hour EP359
We chat to LucasArts graphics legend Bill Tiller who worked on titles such as the hugely ambitious The Dig, the brilliant Curse of Monkey Island and Star Wars: Rebel Assault.
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 360 - 358: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2022 - The Retro Hour EP358
It's our annual retro gaming Christmas super quiz! Hosts Paul Drury from Retro Gamer/Edge magazine and quiz extraordinaire Oliver Wilmot put our teams to the test. This year it's Dan & Joe, VS Ravi and DMA Designs legend Mike Dailly, but only one team will be crowned the champions! Grab a mince pie, and enjoy!
Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 359 - 357: The Best of 2022 in Retro Gaming - The Retro Hour EP357
Join us for a BUMPER look back at 2022 and some of our favourite industry veterans who have joined us on the podcast this year!
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 358 - 356: Repairing & Maintaining Your Retro Collection with Mark Fixes Stuff - The Retro Hour 356
We get some useful tips on keeping your retro computers and consoles in top working order, with plenty of nostalgic memories with the brilliant Mark Payne from Mark Fixes Stuff.
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 357 - 355: Retro Goal & New Star Soccer with Simon Read - The Retro Hour EP355
With the World Cup being in full swing, we chat to New Star Games founder Simon Read about his journey from AMOS on the Amiga to making new retro inspired football games.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 356 - 354: Might and Magic & Medal of Honor with Tim Lang - The Retro Hour EP354
We get the inside story on the classic Might and Magic games, and how Medal of Honor lead the way for FPS games in the 21st century.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 355 - 353: EA Sports Games with Happy Keller - The Retro Hour EP353
We go inside the world of classics like Skate or Die, John Madden Football and PGA Tour Golf with former EA game director, Happy Keller.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 354 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We've got some big news!Tue, 15 Nov 2022
- 353 - 352: Guitar Hero & Rock Band - The History with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP352
We're launching a book! Plus. we get the inside story on Harmonix Music Systems, the company who brought us the legendary party games Guitar Hero and Rock Band. How the company founders remortgaged their houses to make it happen, how they did an industry first and made a game featuring the Beatles music, and how their two leading games eventually became rivals!
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 352 - 351: Infocom: The Inside Story with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP351
In the first of our epic 2 part interview, we go deep inside the world of Infocom with Mike Dornbrook. Infocom were one of the earliest video games companies, starting on university mainframes, their text adventures like Zork and Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy soon became cult classics on home micros.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 351 - 350: Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets, Gizmos & Gimmicks - The Retro Hour EP350
We catch up with Peter Leigh aka Nostalgia Nerd for a chat about the history of personal tech, from the N-Gage to the Newton, the Atari Lynx to the Laser pen.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 350 - 349: Civilization and Railroad Tycoon with Bruce Shelley - The Retro Hour EP349
Our guest this week was named one of the "25 Game Gods" by PC Gamer, we chat to Bruce Shelley, who helped design Sid Meier’s Civilization and Railroad Tycoon.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 349 - 348: Exploring Vintage Computers with Shelby from Tech Tangents - The Retro Hour EP348
We explore the world of vintage computer collecting, restoration and upgrading with Shelby from the wonderful Youtube channel, Tech Tangents.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 348 - 347: The Story of The XBox with Co-Creator Kevin Bachus - The Retro Hour EP347
We go inside Microsoft back in the late 90s to hear the story of the original Xbox, Direct X, Microsoft's failed attempt to buy Nintendo and lots more with Kevin Bachus.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 347 - 346: Celebrating The Atari ST & Jaguar with ctrl-alt-rees - The Retro Hour EP346
We chat to Youtuber ctrl-alt-rees about classic Atari machines like the ST, Falcon and Jaguar, and learn some lesser-known stories about unreleased systems like the Atari Sparrow and Panther.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 346 - 345: 3D Construction Kit & Incentive Software - The Retro Hour EP345
We get the inside story of Incentive Software and the classic 3D Contruction Kit which allowed users to create 3D worlds on platforms like the ZX Spectrum, C64 and Amiga with special guest Paul Gregory.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 345 - 344: The Point & Click Adventure Revival with Wadjet Eye Games - The Retro Hour EP 344
Point & Click adventure games are going through a major revival at the moment, and we chat to Dave Gilbert from indie studio Wadjet Eye Games. Inspired by classics from Sierra and Infocom, they specialise in the adventure genre, with some stunning pixel art and stories.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 344 - 343: Bringing Metal Gear Solid & Oddworld to the PC - The Retro Hour EP343
We chat to the fascinating Michael Case who started his career working on adult games for the Atari 2600, and then brought some of the biggest Playstation titles to the PC.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 343 - 342: Video Toaster with NewTek Founder Tim Jenison - The Retro Hour EP342
We're joined by a legend this week, NewTek founder and the 'father of desktop video', Tim Jenison, to hear the story of how the Commodore Amiga changed the movie and TV industry.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 342 - 341: Donkey Kong Land: Rare Legends - The Retro Hour EP341
We catch up with Rare legends Kev Bayliss and Paul Machacek at Retromessa in Norway to hear some incredible stories from inside Rare in the 90s.
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 - 341 - 340: Shareware Heroes - The Retro Hour EP340Thu, 18 Aug 2022
- 340 - 339: Missile Command and Gravitar with Rich Adam - The Retro Hour EP339
We take a trip back to the heyday of Atari and chat to developer Rich Adam who worked on legendary titles like Missile Command and Gravitar.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - 339 - 338: Shadow of The Beast & Driver with Martin Edmonson - The Retro Hour EP338
We chat to Reflections founder Martin Edmonson about the making of classics like Shadow of The Beast, Destruction Derby and the Driver series!
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 - 338 - 337: The Golden Age of Atari with Ed Rotberg - The Retro Hour EP337
We're joined by the wonderful Ed Rotberg who was a core member of Atari's coin-op team from 1979 onwards, and worked on classics like Battlezone, S.T.U.N. Runner and Blasteroids.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 - 337 - 336: Composing Tomb Raider with Peter Connelly - The Retro Hour EP336
We chat to Core Design legend Peter Connelly who worked on classics like Tomb Raider 3, The Last Revelation and The Angel of Darkness to get a fascinating inside look.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 - 336 - 335: Rare's Road To The Game Boy with Paul Machacek - The Retro Hour EP335
We chat to Rare legend Paul Machacek to hear the fascinating story of the company's portable games, including Battletoads, the Double Dragon crossover and the cancelled Super Battletoads game.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 - 335 - 334: The Commodore Amiga 500 Story - The Retro Hour EP334
We catch up with documentary makers Ant & Nic Caulfield to chat about their latest project, dedicated to the history of the Amiga 500. What made it so special? Did piracy help or harm the machine and lots of our memories in this very nostalgic episode.
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 334 - 333: Retro Apple Prototypes with Krazy Ken/Computer Clan - The Retro Hour EP333
We chat about the rarest retro Apple prototypes, a look back at classic Macs, NeXT cubes, BeOS and more with Krazy Ken from the amazing Youtube channel, The Computer Clan
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 333 - 332: Final Vendetta - Making New Retro Beat 'Em Ups - The Retro Hour EP332
There's a retro beat 'em up revival happening right now, and we chat to the team behind Bitmap Bureau's epic new game Final Vendetta which is a love letter to classics like Final Fight and Streets of Rage.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 332 - 331: Road Rash creator Randy Breen - The Retro Hour EP331
We get the inside story on the classic Road Rash series, from the original games, the amazing 3DO and PS1 versions and the struggles of Road Rash 3D, with the awesome Randy Breen.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 331 - 330: The Simpson's Hit & Run: The Making of with John Melchior - The Retro Hour EP330
We get the inside scoop on classics like The Simpsons Road Rage and Hit & Run, and the incredible story of making the Ghostbusters video game with John Melchior.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 330 - 329: Die Hard Vendetta with Steve Goodwin - The Retro Hour EP329
We chat to video games veteran Steve Goodwin about his amazing career starting from the ZX81, and creating classics like Grand Prix Manager and Die Hard: Vendetta.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 329 - 328: The Voice of Duke Nukem: Jon St John - The Retro Hour EP328
A true legend on the show this week as we chat to one of the best known voices in gaming, Jon St John - the voice of Duke Nukem!
Fri, 27 May 2022 - 328 - 327: Beneath a Steel Sky & Revolution Software with Tony Warriner - The Retro Hour EP327
We're joined by Revolution Software co-founder Tony Warriner to hear the inside story on classics like Beneath a Steel Sky, Broken Sword and lots more!
Fri, 20 May 2022 - 327 - 326: Reinventing The Amiga Games Scene with Earok - The Retro Hour EP326
We chat to the man behind the incredible Scorpion Engine that is helping to reinvigorate the Amiga games scene, and his work improving some dodgy Amiga games from back in the day - Earok!
Fri, 13 May 2022 - 326 - 325: Sierra Adventures and Tsunami Media FMV Games with Ken Allen - The Retro Hour EP325
We chat to Sierra legend Ken Allen about his time working on classics like the Quest games, moving into the FMV CD-ROM era at Tsunami media and developing the abandoned Psygnosis catalogue for the Playstation 2.
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