The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
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505: “I Presented the Amiga Chipset to Atari… and Everyone Freaked Out!” - Atari's Matt Householder - The Retro Hour Podcast EP505
7 november 2025 · 1 uur 57 min
From hating Pong to working for Atari, this week we chat with Matt Householder. From his early days at Gaming Devices Inc. and designing the arcade classic Krull, through to joining Atari right after the video game crash and witnessing the dramatic Amiga chipset saga from the inside. Matt reveals what it was really like working under Jack Tramiel, converting GEM for the Atari ST in record time, and why developers had to sell snacks from their desks just to survive. He then takes us into the golden years at Epyx, creating World Games and the smash hit California Games, before moving on to 3DO, where a secret project he managed ended up helping fund Diablo. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
54:26 - Matt Householder InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Solid Aluminium Xbox Prototype Actually Works: https://youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY
Lost Destruction Derby 2 Saturn Prototype Unearthed: https://tinyurl.com/5c75zhxa
James Pond Makes a Comeback on Modern Consoles: https://tinyurl.com/2s4j38wd
Castlevania Amiga Remake Gets CD32 Upgrade: https://tinyurl.com/47624rsa
Castlevania Comes to… -
504: “I’d Never Even Seen a Computer Until I Worked at Sierra!” – Mark Crowe on Space Quest - The Retro Hour Podcast EP504
31 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 40 min
This week we're joined by Sierra legend Mark Crowe, co-creator of the Space Quest series and one half of the iconic Two Guys from Andromeda. Mark reveals how he went from never touching a computer to helping define the golden age of adventure gaming, working alongside Roberta Williams, Disney, and a hapless space janitor named Roger Wilco. Plus, we hear about the long-awaited reunion that brought Space Venture to life. Lees meer
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
58:10 - Mark Crowe InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sugar Ghouls: https://tinyurl.com/4kjjxvw2
Amiga Addict Amiga Format issue: https://tinyurl.com/53vsfmtd
The A1200: https://tinyurl.com/538trdxx
MD Engine: https://tinyurl.com/yea8r8fn
New Barcode Battler cards: https://tinyurl.com/y33362mk
Intellivision Amico prototype sold: https://tinyurl.com/9ze43yf8
Deep Sea Horror Shooter Inspired By Star Fox 64: https://tinyurl.com/ymn9je3r -
503: “The Demo Scene Taught Us to Do the Impossible” – Erik Simon of Thalion - The Retro Hour EP503
24 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
This week's show features Erik Simon, co-founder of the legendary Thalion Software, the minds behind Lionheart, Ambermoon, and No Second Prize. Erik shares hilarious and jaw-dropping tales from the golden age of Amiga development, how the demo scene shaped Thalion’s “make the impossible happen” ethos, why Lionheart used every Amiga graphics mode. Recorded live at Amiga 40 in Germany. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
46:59 - Erik Simon InterviewAmiga Report Archive: https://bigbookofamigahardware.com/amigareport/
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This ‘In The Hunt’ Tech Demo Shows What the 16-Bit Generation Lost: https://tinyurl.com/mw94hsup
Cambridge University Rescues Data from Old Floppy Disks: https://tinyurl.com/yc6tse6u
Vampire’s Veil – A New Castlevania-Inspired Indie: https://tinyurl.com/ycx3n3zh
Ymir Emulator Hits 90% Sega Saturn Compatibility: https://tinyurl.com/3a9c6z23
Fear Effect Returns with New Features: https://tinyurl.com/mttcdftj
Bubble Bobble… -
502: “From Modems to Headlines” – Jason Compton on the Amiga Report Revolution - The Retro Hour EP502
17 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
This week, we’re joined by former Amiga Report editor, writer, and This Week in Retro host Jason Compton, who takes us into the golden age of 90s computing news. From chasing stories during Commodore’s dramatic collapse (“we may not make more chips, but we can sell the floor scrubber!”) to the birth of one of the first online tech magazines, Jason recalls the chaos, creativity and sheer enthusiasm that kept the Amiga community alive long after the headlines faded. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
50:34 - Jason Compton InterviewAmiga Report Archive: https://bigbookofamigahardware.com/amigareport/
This Week In Retro: https://www.rmcretro.com/this-week-in-retroPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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New Atari Jaguar 3D shooter announced: https://tinyurl.com/yc2adedu
Street Racer retro collection coming to Steam: https://tinyurl.com/ta65wv33
deadmau5 teams with Atari for new 7800 game: https://tinyurl.com/9tjfdftb
NightVein gothic run-and-gun for Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/3jd9j4tk
Flashback unofficially ported to Sega Saturn: … -
501: “Michael Jackson Just Said ‘Okay, I’ll Do It All’” – SEGA's Roger Hector Tells the Inside Story of Sonic 3
10 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 33 min
For years, it’s been one of gaming’s biggest urban legends, how much did Michael Jackson really work on the music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3? In part two of our exclusive chat with Roger Hector, former Director of the Sega Technical Institute, we get the full story. Roger reveals how Jackson’s unexpected visit to STI turned into hands-on involvement with Sonic 3’s soundtrack. Plus, we explore Roger’s time leading the legendary Sonic team, the cross-cultural chaos of 1990s Sega, and the pressure of delivering a new Sonic game every Christmas. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
42:20 - Roger Hector InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Blood – Nightdive Studios: https://tinyurl.com/3kmam6e8
Lego Game Boy Modded: https://tinyurl.com/5fnjxb4p
Kraken ZX Multiclone: https://tinyurl.com/pbukjp
Unofficial GBA Port of an SNES Horror Classic: https://tinyurl.com/mspschwa
Sega Saturn Tomb Raider 2: https://tinyurl.com/y5m77rsc -
500: "No One Had Storyboarded Games Before - So I Did!" - Atari Legend Roger Hector - The Retro Hour EP500
3 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 49 min
This week marks our milestone 500th episode, and we’re celebrating in style with part one of an epic two-part chat with industry legend Roger Hector. From working under Nolan Bushnell and Al Alcorn in the very earliest days of Atari, to helping bring classics like Super Breakout and Battlezone to life, Roger shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories of arcades, coin-ops, and pioneering design that shaped the future of video games. From overflowing Pong machines to storyboarding games before anyone else thought to do it. Lees meer
Thanks for all your messages of support, here's to 500 more episodes!
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:12 - Roger Hector Interview
1:29:01 - Listener MessagesPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Raspberry Pi 500+: https://tinyurl.com/3xzyzbku
Lost Sega 1970s Game Blueprints Found: https://tinyurl.com/43wm6drf
Imagine’s Infamous ‘Megagame’ Revived: https://tinyurl.com/3xzyzbku
Wizordum Retro FPS Hits Consoles: https://tinyurl.com/2t7urusc
Silent Hill Game Boy Remake: https://tinyurl.com/4bxk5jhp
Sunsoft’s City … -
499: "Nintendo Made Us Cut the Bikini Girls from Duke Nukem 64" - Eurocom's Kev Harrison - The Retro Hour EP499
26 september 2025 · 1 uur 43 min
This week we chat with designer Kev Harrison, whose career began at Eurocom working on Duke Nukem 64 and Duke Nukem: Zero Hour. Kev shares what it was like adapting Duke’s outrageous world for Nintendo, from cutting bikini girls to sneaking in Simpsons gags, as well as why his team saw Duke as a tongue-in-cheek Bruce Campbell figure while publishers insisted he was a deadly serious hero. We also cover his years bringing Bond, Star Wars, Predator and Hellboy to consoles, packed with stories from one of the UK’s busiest studios of the late 90s and 2000s. Lees meer
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:47 - Kev Harrison InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sega Recreates Blast Processing Ad to Take on Mario Kart: https://youtu.be/CYOfP1a7xjc
Lost Scooby Doo Computer Cartoon May Be Resurrected: https://tinyurl.com/yeu64w28
Mute Crimson: https://tinyurl.com/5d9b7xf8
Vampire Apollo A6000: https://a6000.net/
Golden Axe Ported to the Atari 2600: https://tinyurl.com/4dfy5dsw -
498: “Arcade Lessons, Nintendo Secrets, and Omega 6” – Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki - The Retro Hour EP498
19 september 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
This week we hear part two of our chat with Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura and game director Junji Seki. We hear about the creation of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, blending manga, classic adventure game engines, and even a rock-paper-scissors battle system. Imamura reflects on his decades at Nintendo, from the high-stakes launch of the Switch to breaking free with new creative freedom, while Seki shares stories of arcades, founding his studio Happy Meal, and keeping the spirit of physical releases alive. Lees meer
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Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:18 - Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Virtual Boy Coming To Switch Online: https://tinyurl.com/4epef4dk
iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/5c9tsk8k
Acclaim Hosts First ‘Play Acclaim’: https://youtu.be/bckTJ7o8xdk
‘The Ark’ Horror For Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/mpwu5u7x
Indiana Jones Atlantis On ZX Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/ybd32fpd -
497: “We Wanted Ocarina’s Opposite - That’s Why Majora’s Mask Got So Dark” - Takaya Imamura Interview - The Retro Hour EP497
12 september 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
This week we welcome Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura, the visionary artist behind F-Zero, Star Fox, and Majora’s Mask. We hear some incredible stories from his three decades at Nintendo: from being interviewed by Shigeru Miyamoto, to creating Captain Falcon on a whim, to the wild one-year crunch that gave birth to Majora’s Mask. He reveals how a shrine in Kyoto inspired Fox McCloud, why Tingle was born out of pure exhaustion, and the surprising comic book roots of his latest project Omega Six. This chat was recorded live at Retromessa in Norway. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:22 - Takaya Imamura InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Dreamcast Wireless Controller: https://tinyurl.com/yzr5kwdx
Fallout 1 3D: https://tinyurl.com/476fu3b4
Vectrex Mini Updates: https://tinyurl.com/3hs2sphw
Limited Run FMV Games: https://tinyurl.com/yc23t2fu
Clive Sinclair Comedy: https://tinyurl.com/56s3hyhr
Wolfhound Trailer: https://youtu.be/bBVXgchDEXk -
496: "The SID Chip Was My First Love” - Jeroen Tel: Maniacs of Noise - The Retro Hour EP496
5 september 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
This week we catch up with legendary C64 composer Jeroen Tel of Maniacs of Noise fame. Jeroen takes us back to the early days of programming music directly in machine code, pushing the SID chip to its limits, and soundtracking classics like Cybernoid, Hawkeye, Supremacy, and Turbo OutRun. From cracktros and demo parties, we hear the story of some of the most iconic game music of the 8-bit era. This episode was recorded live at Retromessa in Norway Lees meer
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:56 - Jeroen Tel InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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LAN Party Adventures: https://tinyurl.com/h3kuyevt
Xbox 360 Softmod Is Coming: https://youtu.be/0gRHubim8DI
Llamasoft & Activision Evercade Collections: https://tinyurl.com/4fpcjtzb
Analogue 3D Updates: https://tinyurl.com/3hzc9mky
M64: https://tinyurl.com/yxea37te
JRPGs Getting Pulled Off Switch Store: https://tinyurl.com/yc4kruea -
495: PS1 Demo Discs, Bedroom Coders and FMV Revival - Indie Games That Changed The World - The Retro Hour EP495
29 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
We're joined by games journalist and author Aaron Potter to chat about his new book, 50 Indie Games That Changed the World. From the roots of the Indie scene with the 80's bedroom coders, the revival of lost genres like FMV games, and how modern indie titles are keeping classic computers and consoles alive. Lees meer
50 Indie Games That Changed The World: https://tinyurl.com/4s3y5p27
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:29 - Aaron Potter InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Vectrex Mini Prototypes Showcased At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/mu798csw
The A1200 Revealed At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/2zydz45m
He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: https://tinyurl.com/2udcvjjf
Cubix: 3D Platformer For The Spectrum: https://yrgb.ru/
Bubsy 4D: https://tinyurl.com/2r9pa3vy -
494: “Sonic R’s Soundtrack Has a Life of Its Own” - Richard Jacques, The Sound of 90s SEGA - The Retro Hour EP494
22 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
This week’s episode comes live from Retromessa 2025 in Norway, where we were joined on stage by legendary video game composer Richard Jacques. From creating music on a ZX Spectrum at age 11 to scoring iconic titles like Sonic R, Jet Set Radio, Headhunter, and Mass Effect, Richard shares his incredible journey through Sega’s golden years, live orchestras at Abbey Road, and the unexpected afterlife of a song that became a meme. Lees meer
Richard's website: https://www.richardjacques.com/home
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
54:42 - Richard Jacques InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sega Laserdisc Emulation Has Just Taken a Major Leap Forward: https://tinyurl.com/yc3t492v
The Settlers II Finally Settles on Amiga 29 Years Late: https://tinyurl.com/y5xjjyvh
Modder Builds Windows 98 Handheld Using Original Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/2v7j2y37
Happy 30th Birthday to Internet Explorer: https://tinyurl.com/452j77md
Parenting Like It’s 1999: https://tinyurl.com/2etae5m7 -
493: “Flash Games Should Never Have Died” – Alex Johansson, Experimental Game Maker - The Retro Hour EP493
15 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
This week we are joined by award-winning experimental designer, educator and game maker Alex Johansson of ALYO Games. He is the mind behind wild alt-controller creations like Muppet Boxing, syringe-powered co-op games and his new Morse code-based strategy title Morse. We dive into the wonderfully strange world of odd inputs, discuss why Flash games should have been preserved, explore how gaming can reach older and underserved communities, and hear how Alex’s love for tactile play has taken him from cardboard-box cockpits to the heart of the ham radio scene. Lees meer
Alex's website: https://alexvscoding.itch.io/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:13 - Alex Johansson InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Heretic and Hexen remasters: https://tinyurl.com/k6ueyunb
PS1 clone will also play Sega CD and Sega Saturn: https://tinyurl.com/fvd37ypa
Monty Mole games: https://tinyurl.com/mtskfsxh
AOL is turning off its dial-up after 34 years: https://tinyurl.com/4f95wrf6
40 years of the Amiga as an album tribute by Allister Brimble: https://tinyurl.com/2d4a5c85 -
492: “My Teacher Said I Wasn’t That Good” – The Story of Worms with Andy Davidson - The Retro Hour EP492
8 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 41 min
This week, we chat with Andy Davidson, the creator of the legendary game Worms. Andy shares how a quirky artillery game made on a school Amiga evolved into one of the most recognisable franchises in gaming history. From ripping sprites out of Lemmings for a laugh, to a five-minute pitch that landed him a publishing deal with Team17, plus some updates on the upcoming Worms Director's Cut 1.5 for the Amiga! Lees meer
Andy Davidson on X: https://x.com/totalwormage
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
35:31 - Andy Davidson InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Rare's 40th Anniversary Blue Plaque: https://tinyurl.com/yfvut7sc
Rare Evercade Collection: https://tinyurl.com/bdd3emcb
Rare Vinyl Set: https://tinyurl.com/4puzktvw
Rick Dangerous Mega Drive Port: https://tinyurl.com/ydr25k9f
Zelda Homage NES-Style Spin-Off: https://tinyurl.com/4ahudfru
Groundbreaking Game Descent’s Anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/tddfybfa -
491: Croc Was Meant to Be Yoshi - Then It All Changed! - Matt Porter, Argonaut Programmer - The Retro Hour EP491
1 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
This week we’re joined by Matt Porter, former programmer at Argonaut Software and one of the key developers behind Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Matt shares inside stories from the development of titles like Creature Shock, Scooby-Doo Mysteries, and SWAT: Global Strike Team, delves into the challenges of porting games across wildly different platforms, and teases some fascinating lost betas and unreleased gems he’s been finding on 30-year-old hard drives. Lees meer
Dovetail Games: https://dovetailgames.com/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:40 - Matt Porter InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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James Pond Revival and AI Campaign: https://tinyurl.com/9wafa3zx
Bitmap Bureau Terminator Game Delay: https://tinyurl.com/yry357hp
Game Gear Camera Mod Using GBC Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/msrus64r
Rare 3DO M2 Console Withdrawn from Sale: https://tinyurl.com/4z6hv5h7
Super Mario Bros. Remastered Coming to PC: https://tinyurl.com/4dmy62vk -
490: "I Only Found Out My Game Was in a Magazine Years Later" Rob Smith, Retro Inventor - The Retro Hour EP490
25 juli 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
This week’s guest is Rob Smith: the mad‑scientist of the retro scene. Rob takes us on a tour of his wild inventions—from a disco‑themed floppy‑disk cleaning workstation that actually plays tunes, to a full‑scale whack‑a‑mole game controlled by an Amiga via Arduino and AMOS, and his glowing levitating Boing Ball built with magnets and LEDs. He also talks about the Retro Directory, disc backup stations, and his journey from VIC 20 BASIC to making modern retro PD titles. Lees meer
Rob Smith's website: https://robsmithdev.co.uk/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
47:48 - Dave Isherwood InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Atari Classics in Volkswagen Vehicles: https://tinyurl.com/wfner8j2
Paprium Flash Cart Release: https://tinyurl.com/2ucerftm
Metro’s Top 20 Amiga Games: https://tinyurl.com/ftz5y86h
Grant Sinclair Gamercard: https://tinyurl.com/nzc9uuem
Atari x Pac-Man Collection – Limited Edition 2600+: https://tinyurl.com/47ar835w
Atari 50 Namco DLC: https://tinyurl.com/bd8xczzs
Modern SNES Handheld in Development: https://tinyurl.com/45c8u3jn -
489: “Don’t Press OK – It Will Destroy Your PC!”: QA Testing at Virgin with Dave Isherwood - The Retro Hour EP489
18 juli 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
his week, we go behind the scenes of ’90s game testing with QA veteran Dave Isherwood! From the chaos of Virgin Interactive’s wild office parties to uncovering show-stopping bugs just hours before launch. Hear about the day Virgin fell apart, the mystery of the deadly red screen, and why he had to fake losing video game tournaments. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:37 - Dave Isherwood InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Commodore 64 Ultimate Edition: https://www.commodore.net/
Rare Sega Genesis Re-Release: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ftw5a
Worms Forever Game Boy Mod: https://tinyurl.com/8j86zb7b
Beat ’Em Up Collection – QUByte Classics: https://tinyurl.com/mr4nuuxk
YouTuber Copyright Lawsuit: https://tinyurl.com/jbdjdmr5 -
488: "My Spectrum Caught Fire on Boxing Day!" - RetroBytes - The Retro Hour EP488
11 juli 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
This week, we’re joined by John from the awesome YouTube channel RetroBytes - a creator who dives into the obscure corners of computing history. From his childhood memories of a flaming Spectrum, to restoring Unix workstations, the beauty of operating systems that time forgot, and why Gopher might’ve beaten the web, if not for one fatal mistake. Lees meer
RetroBytes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroBytesUK
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:03 - RetroBytes InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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NottsVGE: https://www.nottsvge.com/
RetroMessa: https://www.retromessa.no/Show notes
Xbox Mass Lay Offs: https://tinyurl.com/47t45sum
New Jazz Mag: https://www.supercellphonegamer.com/
GameCube to Switch 2 Dock: https://tinyurl.com/5k32x59t
Flipping Good Game: https://tinyurl.com/bddecmvz
3D Print with Accuracy: https://tinyurl.com/37t6zwsz -
487: “We Cold-Called Nintendo After a Few Ciders” The Story of Enigma Variations - The Retro Hour EP487
4 juli 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
This week, we’re joined by Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields to unravel the untold story of British software house Enigma Variations. From bargain licensing deals for Postman Pat and Bugs Bunny to cold-calling Nintendo after a few ciders. Plus, their recent efforts to preserved lost classics, the truth behind NES Lion King, and why some of their best work never saw the light of day... until now. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
32:53 - Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields InterviewGames That Weren't: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/
Antstream: https://www.antstream.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Animaniacs for GBA: https://tinyurl.com/y3u3ahsk
Postal 2 Redux: https://tinyurl.com/32f4f54x
Game Boy Camera on Switch 2: https://tinyurl.com/y5t7phw3
Playdate FMV Game: https://tinyurl.com/vtacmh6e
Windows 95 on PS2: https://tinyurl.com/2nttad7w -
486: He Cracked Games at 14, Then Made Game Genie and Rock n’ Roll Racing - The Retro Hour EP486
27 juni 2025 · 1 uur 41 min
We’re joined by Allen Anderson, a veteran SNES coder, and one of the key programmers behind Rock n’ Roll Racing. Starting as a teenage game cracker in Arkansas, he shares how hacking games led him into the industry, the chaos of SNES development with homemade dev kits, and how he programmed the Game Genie under insane deadlines, and the story behind the legendary cancelled Sega Saturn title, Propaganda. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:20 - Allen Anderson InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Switch 2 Emulation Issues: https://youtu.be/A3ylCAr0dbs
Maplin Returns: https://tinyurl.com/23w9xy5p
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Turrican CPC Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/mr3se7jp
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485: Psygnosis to PSN: Phil Gaskell on Shaping Sony’s Early Playstation Era - The Retro Hour EP485
20 juni 2025 · 1 uur 33 min
This week, we chat with game developer and producer Phil Gaskell, whose career spans from typing BASIC on a ZX81 to shaping titles at Psygnosis, Sony Playstation and Warthog. Phil shares behind-the-scenes tales of early PlayStation days, cancelled games, missed payrolls and mafia connections at Gizmondo, and rebooting iconic games like Lemmings and Super Stardust HD. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
36:41 - Phil Gaskell InterviewOur Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroHourPodcast/videos
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Atari beats ChatGPT: https://tinyurl.com/54pr4bxw
PS1 custom motherboards: https://tinyurl.com/mtrdfb3j
Head Over Heels sequel: https://tinyurl.com/4whtcrnn
Mario Kart 64 on Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/jjk8uhyt
Discord on Windows 95: https://youtu.be/wxdn30G2LE8 -
484: The Man Who Tried To Save the Amiga: Petro Tyschtschenko - The Retro Hour EP484
13 juni 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
This week we hear about the turbulent post-Commodore years with former Amiga Technologies President, Petro Tyschtschenko. From scrambling to find buyers after Commodore’s collapse to selling Amiga 1200s out of a warehouse in India, Petro shares his story, from the courtroom battles, the backroom deals, and the community spirit that refused to let the Amiga die. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
41:51 - Petro Tyschtschenko InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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The Story Behind Resident Evil 2 Cover Art: https://tinyurl.com/muhvzmz4
The G'aime: https://tinyurl.com/bkspfsbw
Let’s Buy Commodore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN8r4LRcOXc
MK Collection: https://tinyurl.com/226ty4tj -
483: Last Action Hero to Chronicles of Riddick: Cos Lazouras Tells All - The Retro Hour EP483
6 juni 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
This week we welcome Cos Lazouras, a true veteran with over three decades in the games industry. From blagging his way into Bits Studios to working with Vin Diesel on The Chronicles of Riddick, Cos shares incredible stories from working on Spider-Man, The Simpsons, Wolverine and Last Action Hero including why that one remains his most ‘disastrous’ game. And his incredible new 80's themed point & click adventure. Lees meer
VICE Undercover: https://tinyurl.com/476ucjzb
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
32:47 - Cos Lazouras InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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The Bagman for Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/8scuchxj
Game Boy Camera Manager: https://tinyurl.com/5n78v92s
Atari ST turns 40: https://tinyurl.com/mwbzf2v2
Azaran Island: https://tinyurl.com/msphwu2h
New Contra arcade: https://youtu.be/5FX6HJl9uZ8 -
482: Medal of Honor: The Inside Story with Chris Cross - The Retro Hour EP482
30 mei 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
This week we’re joined by Chris Cross, the original lead designer of Medal of Honor, who cut his teeth at Blizzard on Warcraft II and Diablo, worked on Small Soldiers: Squad Commander, survived Trespasser: The Lost World, and brought us gritty realism in Homefront. Chris shares some amazing behind-the-scenes stories, from Spielberg’s influence and arcade obsessions, to why he loved PS1 development and what went wrong (and right) on some of the most ambitious projects of the '90s and early 2000s. Lees meer
Brain Arcade Podcast: https://coffeewithcross.com/brainarcade
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:59 - Chris Cross InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Wii U Game Pad replacement: https://tinyurl.com/264vu8rn
OutRun on Game Boy Colour: https://tinyurl.com/4z7mdtbe
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance: ttps://tinyurl.com/3v2b4t36
Retro ruler: https://tinyurl.com/yvp8vbu3
AROS Live USB: https://tinyurl.com/2b2bu3ae -
481: Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge’s UrbX Warriors: A Masterpiece for the ZX Spectrum Next - The Retro Hour EP481
23 mei 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
This week, we chat with two legends of the British gaming scene, Tony Warriner (Revolution Software) and Stoo Cambridge (Sensible Software), who’ve teamed up to create UrbX Warriors, an incredible new title for the ZX Spectrum Next. Lees meer
UrbX Warriors Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/yvhw43et
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
32:29 - Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Mario 64 Trigger Found: https://tinyurl.com/52ffytrb
Metal Gear for Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47fdc9uw
Microsoft Revives Edit: https://tinyurl.com/3z56yt3b
Visit 1975 Microsoft: https://tinyurl.com/58nupxu4
Sega Saturn New Fighter: https://tinyurl.com/2wpf4cxs -
480: Diablo, StarCraft & Comix Zone: Stieg Hedlund Reveals All - The Retro Hour EP480
16 mei 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
This week we hear about the incredible career of game designer Stieg Hedlund! From his early days tinkering with BASIC on a Bally Astrocade to shaping some of the most iconic titles of the '90s like Comiz Zone, The Ooze, and the legendary Diablo. Lees meer
Contents:
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42:26 - Stieg Hedlund InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Ecco The Dolphin Remastered: https://tinyurl.com/37hdwzw3
Lost Lynx game is revived: https://tinyurl.com/58nav3y3
Fallout 1 and 2 Lost Source Code Found: https://tinyurl.com/297mzhec
Batman on the Sinclair QL: https://tinyurl.com/2wttffa4
Bubsy The Purrfect Collection: https://tinyurl.com/5n98dbxy -
479: Psygnosis, G-Police & Writing FPS History with Stuart Maine - The Retro Hour EP479
9 mei 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
This week, we’re joined by game designer and author Stuart Maine, whose 28-year career spans iconic titles like Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper, and G-Police: Weapons of Justice. Stuart shares stories from the heyday of Bullfrog and Psygnosis, reflects on the golden era of first-person shooters, and reveals the wild behind-the-scenes of cancelled games and dev kit coffee tables. Plus, we dive into his latest book Hurt Me Plenty which explores the blockbuster FPS era of 2003–2010. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:15 - Stuart Maine InterviewPre-order Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010: https://tinyurl.com/mwtf8juz
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Sega opens first shop: https://tinyurl.com/44mb6amr
Sega HQ relocating: https://tinyurl.com/38eyzs3t
New Vectrex shooter from Alan Wake dev: https://tinyurl.com/buup3kwp
WavePhoenix revives classic controller: https://tinyurl.com/ra7a8y9c
Fan remake of Altered Beast: https://tinyurl.com/5n8kn8rs -
478: Why The Demo Scene Is Now a Cultural Treasure - The Retro Hour EP478
2 mei 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Tobias Kopka—aka Melkor of Haujobb—as we explore the importance of the demo scene. We explore how this underground digital art movement went from C64 crack intros to global recognition through the ‘Art of Coding’ UNESCO initiative. From the days of 2,000 sweaty kids attending events like The Gathering to international cultural bids, Tobias shares some amazing stories, including running demos on ATMs and sending them into space! Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
39:49 - Tobias Kopka InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Wii Homebrew Channel closes: https://tinyurl.com/yy32spc4
Frontier Force: https://tinyurl.com/53uy5u54
Breakspace Spectrum magazine – Issue 1 released: https://breakspace.itch.io/issue-1
Toys R Us – the movie: https://tinyurl.com/48trvmhm
Linecraft for Pico-8: https://tinyurl.com/5cbyrynu -
477: American McGee - From Doom to Dark Wonderland - The Retro Hour EP477
25 april 2025 · 1 uur 28 min
We’re joined by legendary game developer American McGee, who takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings on the Timex Sinclair and Commodore 64 to designing iconic levels for Doom II and Quake. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iD Software, reveals how a Ferrari-driving neighbour turned out to be John Carmack, and discusses the gothic inspirations behind American McGee’s Alice. Plus, we hear about his time at EA, and why being fired from iD turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to him! Lees meer
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35:28 - American McGee InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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YouTube Turns 20: https://tinyurl.com/mrx88ybs
Windows on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/25mkwpdp
OutRun the Movie: https://tinyurl.com/5n6r8ntk
Neon Hearts City: https://tinyurl.com/yvezebcnUpcoming events
RetCon 2025 – https://retconfestival.co.uk/
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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476
18 april 2025 · 1 uur 56 min
As the Commodore Amiga celebrates its 40th birthday, we hear stories from original developers Dale Luck, Jeff Porter, Andy Finkel, and others. Recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey, our Dan gets the story of this legendary machine direct from the people who made it happen. Lees meer
Thanks to Amiga Bill for recording the interview, and joining us for the news this week!
🌟 Twitch: twitch.tv/AmigaBill
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@AmigaBill
🌐 Website: AmigaBill.tvVCF Event: https://vcfed.org/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
45:00 - Amiga 40th PanelPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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New Sega Saturn homebrew racer: https://tinyurl.com/2sn87by7
Compute’s Gazette returns: https://tinyurl.com/yc7km7yn
Limited Run DOOM I & II collection: https://tinyurl.com/yyw46vhc
AmigaOS update released: https://tinyurl.com/4fzbs2d8
Mechanoids 2 – The Final Conflict: https://tinyurl.com/3mkh48rs -
475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475
11 april 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
This week we’re joined by Neil Haldar, a pivotal figure behind the legendary Unreal Tournament. From dropping out of medical school to leading major projects at Sierra Online, GT Interactive, and MGM Studios, Neil shares incredible stories from his time shaping iconic games. Plus, we rewind to the 3DO era, and get the inside story on licensed games like 007 Racing and Rocky. Lees meer
Contents:
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42:36 - Neil Haldar InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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AI-generated Quake mixes reactions: https://tinyurl.com/tcevvphu
John Carmack defends AI Quake II level: https://tinyurl.com/55kne3rm
New N-Gage release: https://tinyurl.com/28rzes4x
The World Is Not Enough prototype: https://tinyurl.com/54vwzw6p
GameCube comes to Switch 2: https://tinyurl.com/3v7cujsc -
474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474
4 april 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares. Plus, why horror in games is more than just guts and gore, and what really makes a game scary… Lees meer
TerrorBytes website: https://terrorbytesdoc.com/
Contents:
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35:09 - TerrorBytes InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Long Lost NES Populous Found: https://tinyurl.com/y434kfzw
Ghosts ’N Goblins Tribute Gladmort: https://tinyurl.com/ymr98anx
Krogharr – New Amiga Slasher: https://tinyurl.com/79xfph5p
Exploding PSPs Warning: https://tinyurl.com/mvj9msph -
473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473
28 maart 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treating viewers with intelligence is the key to her fast-growing fanbase. Lees meer
Kari's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@karilawler
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
39:46 - Kari Lawler InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sensi Soccer on NES found: https://tinyurl.com/4mdu5bp3
Another Nintendo PlayStation: https://tinyurl.com/yhw79w7x
Wipeout Dreamcast: https://youtu.be/01MuoxLTQ9o
Full Size Amiga 1200 delayed: https://tinyurl.com/y7e9jhet -
472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472
21 maart 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their roots in Norway’s Amiga scene to developing for the MEGA65 and building procedural magic on vintage hardware, they share the journey of crafting one of the most exciting modern Amiga games. Lees meer
Badger Punch Games: https://www.badgerpunch.com/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:48 - Badger Punch Games InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sega Saturn games streamed from Wi-Fi: https://tinyurl.com/4jft5txa
You can now order CEX from JustEat: https://tinyurl.com/3cdhfxew
Cancelled SNES title ‘Mortal Kombat Nitro’: https://youtu.be/n8ovAVUZroU
USB hyper hack for Xbox 360: https://youtu.be/IUK__yGXmds
Counter-Strike remake: https://tinyurl.com/44axx4nk -
471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471
14 maart 2025 · 1 uur 41 min
This week, we hear about the origins of The Elder Scrolls with the legendary VJ Lakshman, co-creator and a key figure in Bethesda Softworks’ early days. From the D&D roots of Elder Scrolls, and how procedural generation shaped an RPG legend. VJ also shares stories from his work on The Terminator, Crash Bash, Spyro The Dragon, and his time at Warner Bros. & Turbine, working on Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online. Lees meer
VJ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07B3T9RLG
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:53 - VJ Lakshman InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remakes Announced: https://tinyurl.com/3vje2vhr
Spectrum Next Gets 3rd Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/4nbfst6p
SNES Is Getting Faster, Nobody Knows Why: https://tinyurl.com/ms8dfj62
Acclaim Rises from the Ashes: https://tinyurl.com/yrtuw56v
PS3 Gets an Update: https://tinyurl.com/4ucx5enu -
470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470
7 maart 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
We chat with Marcin Paczyński, Senior Business Development Manager at Good Old Game, and Adam Ziółkowski, Technical Engineer, to hear about their new Preservation Program. Launched in November 2024, this initiative is dedicated to ensuring classic games remain playable on modern and future systems. We hear about the challenges of maintaining compatibility, the process of updating and bug-fixing classic titles, and GOG’s commitment to DRM-free gaming. Lees meer
GOG Preservation Program: https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-program
Contents:
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44:05 - Good Old Game InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Terminator 2D No Fate: https://tinyurl.com/2jcsa8mn
RIP Skype: https://tinyurl.com/3ahrj2cp
Lost PC game Big Brother archived online: https://tinyurl.com/33kt64td
Sonic Unleashed 360 Recomp: https://tinyurl.com/pe34prja
Bandai Namco want to license out classic IPs: https://tinyurl.com/4ez98jhn -
469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469
28 februari 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
In part two of our epic interview with Kelly Sumner, we move beyond Commodore and into his time at GameTek and Take-Two Interactive. Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories from the launch of GTA 3 and his experiences working with the Houser brothers. We also dive into his time as CEO of RedOctane, where he helped turn Guitar Hero into a global phenomenon. Lees meer
Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
41:18 - Kelly Sumner InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Sonic & The Moon Facility playable demo: https://tinyurl.com/2yjjezte
MSX laptop: https://tinyurl.com/3e5rzs44
Samurai Pizza Cats game: https://youtu.be/jErZx5DekeI
Nightmare Busters: https://tinyurl.com/3njnctrs
Official WinRAR bag: https://in.tern.et/en-gb -
468: What Really Killed Commodore? UK MD Kelly Sumner Tells All - The Retro Hour EP468
21 februari 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
In the first part of our epic two part interview, we sit down with Kelly Sumner, former Managing Director of Commodore UK, to hear the highs and lows of his 15-year journey at the legendary company. From starting as a trainee engineer in 1979 to marketing the iconic Amiga and C64, Kelly shares never-before-heard stories about selling the Amiga 1000, the infamous C64GS flop, CDTV’s retail struggles, and his surprising appearance on GamesMaster! Lees meer
Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/
Kelly Sumner on GamesMaster: https://youtu.be/oZ4XbkJ2sIAContents:
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43:35 - Kelly Sumner InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Dreamcast cloud save support: https://tinyurl.com/stk3vu65
1 in 4 Gen Z Brits owns a retro gaming console: https://tinyurl.com/2emuu7cv
Flesh Made Fear: https://youtu.be/_n55OCtkM4U
E-Reader handheld console: https://inkconsole.com/
The new Shinobi: https://tinyurl.com/46xpav7u -
467: The Games of a Lifetime with Jaz Rignall - - The Retro Hour EP467
14 februari 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
We catch up with legendary games journalist Julian 'Jaz' Rignall about his epic new book, The Games of a Lifetime, which is a video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day. It’s essentially video game history from the inside, seen through the eyes of Jaz Rignall, a hardcore gamer, who ended up becoming a journalist who launched iconic game magazines like ZZAP!64, CVG and Mean Machines. Lees meer
Buy Jaz's book here: https://jazbook.com/
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40:17 - Jaz Rignall InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Programming language for making NES games: https://tinyurl.com/mrx7jvzt
Doomlings on the MSX: https://tinyurl.com/msyn3c38
Balatro C64 sad update: https://tinyurl.com/mrxftszr
Combined Arms RTS: https://tinyurl.com/yrxrysr7
14% of Americans retro game: https://tinyurl.com/4huhnfz7 -
466: Deus Ex, System Shock & Origin Systems: Harvey Smith Tells All - The Retro Hour EP466
7 februari 2025 · 1 uur 40 min
This week, we chat to Harvey Smith, the legendary designer behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and Area 51! From his early days playing D&D and Ultima Underworld to working at Origin Systems on Super Wing Commander. We hear about the challenges of designing Deus Ex, working alongside Warren Spector, and the technical innovations that made it a classic! Lees meer
Contents:
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37:43 - Harvey Smith InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Mortal Kombat II for 3DO: https://tinyurl.com/mjf9hewr
PS2 memory card that can run your entire library: https://youtu.be/mdxDRtfEXNg
Dream Ride – a new Skidmarks style game for the Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/vnysuarv
Tang FPGA console: https://tinyurl.com/pp3jhzun -
465: ZX Spectrum, GamesMaster & Retro Nostalgia with Rose Tinted Spectrum - The Retro Hour EP465
31 januari 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
This week, we chat to Dave from the wonderfully nostalgic Youtube channel Rose Tinted Spectrum. From growing up in the arcades of Blackpool to his love of ZX Spectrum budget games, his hilarious takedowns of classic gaming TV, and why he really isn’t a fan of The Bitmap Brothers! Lees meer
Rose Tinted Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrum
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
39:45 - Rose Tinted Spectrum InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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New AVGN game: https://youtu.be/ffmrpIeHLzU
The Retro Tap: https://tinyurl.com/3etpych9
Heavy Recoil Mega Drive port: https://tinyurl.com/3ew6zcr8
The end for Blu-ray/Minidisc?: https://tinyurl.com/ycyerkv3
Atari Karts re-run: https://tinyurl.com/575jhu6c -
464: Bringing Mortal Kombat Home: The Crazy Story of the Mega Drive Port - The Retro Hour EP464
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 33 min
Paul Carruthers, the programming wizard behind the Sega Mega Drive’s iconic Mortal Kombat port, joins us this week to share his incredible journey. From his early gaming memories and passion for puzzle games to the challenges of co-founding Astral and developing titles like Archipelagos, Paul delves into the intricacies of game development. He offers an insider’s perspective on bringing the arcade phenomenon Mortal Kombat to home consoles, discussing the hurdles of limited hardware and the origins of the famous blood code. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:01 - Paul Carruthers InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Dreamcast online Half-Life & Counter-Strike: https://tinyurl.com/4ajujn88
Amiga F-Zero style racer: https://youtu.be/Z9-Z79e2t_c
Atari Jaguar Livewire: https://youtu.be/E1mRvi8qzE0
Doomguy swaps weapons for wine: https://tinyurl.com/ybpy399f
Broken Sword for Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/3j58ftn8 -
463: ScummVM: Keeping Classic Games Alive - The Retro Hour EP463
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
This week, we’re joined by Eugene Sandulenko, project lead of the legendary ScummVM, to explore how this essential tool preserves gaming history. From its origins to supporting classics like Blade Runner and lesser-known gems, Eugene shares fascinating stories about reverse engineering, community passion, and overcoming challenges like LucasArts’ legal battles. Plus, we discuss how ScummVM adapts to modern trends, supports countless platforms, and even improves the retro gaming experience without losing its charm. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
41:03 - Eugene Sandulenko InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Capcom and Bandai Namco handheld: https://tinyurl.com/3nnvwms3
Atari handheld: https://tinyurl.com/2j95myyk
Kero Quest 64: https://tinyurl.com/wnb8ay3b
House of the Dead 2 remake: https://tinyurl.com/4kjjx8uc
Atari prototype found: https://tinyurl.com/5xeszd5s -
462: Argonaut Games: Jez San on Star Fox, Croc, and the SuperFX Chip - The Retro Hour EP462
10 januari 2025 · 1 uur 49 min
This week on The Retro Hour, we’re joined by gaming legend Jez San OBE, the mastermind behind classics like StarGlider, the groundbreaking SuperFX chip, and the much-loved Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. From his early days coding on a TRS-80 to working with Nintendo on Star Fox, Jez shares his journey through the golden age of gaming. Hear how he reverse-engineered the Game Boy, created stunning 3D experiences, and built Argonaut into a pioneering powerhouse. Plus, exciting insights into the upcoming Croc remaster and the rebirth of Argonaut! Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:05 - Jez San InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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The Spectrum outsells the Xbox: https://tinyurl.com/tu6bu6c3
Snes version of Batman Returns now on Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nupwkx8x
Secret hidden in Majora’s Mask found: https://youtu.be/W1x6XnTaN28
New FPGA PS1: https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1877179623026397528
Soviet bots: https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8 -
461: Forcing Ourselves To Play AWFUL Video Games - The Retro Hour EP461
3 januari 2025 · 1 uur 41 min
As we take an extended break for Christmas, we're treating everyone to a FREE bonus episode of our Patron's only podcast, The Retro Hour After Hours. Lees meer
In this special episode of The Retro Hour After Hours, Dan, Ravi, and Joe face a challenge that many gamers fear – giving some of the most notoriously awful video games of all time a fair shot!
Will Joe have anything positive to say about Shaq Fu? How did Ravi react to the sleazy BMX XXX? And Dan revisits his 1994 Christmas present and gives Rise of The Robots a proper work out, is it really as bad as we all remember?
Normal podcasts will resume next Friday.
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460: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2024 - The Retro Hour EP460
24 december 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
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! Lees meer
DJ Slopes from Slopes Game Room on Youtube sets the all important questions this year as regulars Paul Drury from Retro Gamer/Edge magazine and quiz extraordinaire Oliver Wilmot, take on Dan and Joe and Ravi and Ashley to find out who will be crowned this year's champ. Grab a mince pie, and enjoy!
Merry Christmas to all our amazing listeners, we'll see you in 2025!
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459: The Best of Retro In 2024: Unforgettable Highlights - The Retro Hour EP459
13 december 2024 · 2 uur 14 min
Join us for an epic look back at 2024 as we celebrate some of the most incredible guests and legendary industry icons who’ve graced the podcast this year. From fascinating stories to behind-the-scenes tales, this bumper episode is packed with highlights you won’t want to miss. Lees meer
Have a very Merry Christmas, and don’t forget to join us next week for our festive Christmas quiz!
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Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452: http://bit.ly/3Df8jnW
Inside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411: https://bit.ly/3ZUWmgg
Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457:
https://bit.ly/4g9CJGX
Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425:
https://bit.ly/4g7razQ
Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444: https://bit.ly/4gaUMfD
Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453: https://bit.ly/3ZOfcp8
Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416: https://bit.ly/3DbnAWJ
Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431: https://bit.ly/3VDioBD
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458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458
6 december 2024 · 1 uur 39 min
We have a long overdue catch up with video game music legend Allister Brimble to discuss his illustrious career, from his early days composing for the Amiga to his recent work on the officially endorsed reboot of Team 17’s classic, Project-X. Discover the stories behind iconic soundtracks for games like Alien Breed and RollerCoaster Tycoon, and gain insight into Brimble’s creative process, his experiences with industry giants like Codemasters and Disney, and his thoughts on the evolution of game music from the 1980s to today. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
44:27 - Allister Brimble InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Build NES Games with GB Studio Hack: https://tinyurl.com/5ftwckcf
Sega Shuts Down the Super Sega FPGA Project: https://tinyurl.com/4t649exk
Kirito: A YouTuber Beat ’Em Up for the Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47kmzy9u
Victory Heat Rally Coming to Switch: https://tinyurl.com/53stjmvb
Sony Leadership Initially Dismissed the PS1: https://tinyurl.com/467tdm5z -
457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457
29 november 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Stephens, the legendary developer behind the Mega Drive cult classic Comix Zone. Adrian takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting with early experiments on the BBC Micro, his chart-topping Killer Gorilla, and his work with Superior Software and Micro Power. Plus, hear about his move to 3D with True Crime: Streets of LA. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:38 - Adrian Stephens InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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Jaguar comes to iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/597vdbsv
Sonic 3 the movie on Genesis cart: https://tinyurl.com/yvnh8wht
Real-life Pac-Man: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xvkna
Codename Iceman fan hack: https://tinyurl.com/bdd45nrd -
456: Scala: The Amiga’s Multimedia Marvel with Jon Bøhmer - The Retro Hour EP456
22 november 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jon Bøhmer, the visionary behind Scala, the groundbreaking multimedia software for the Commodore Amiga. Jon shares his early experiences with computers, the inspiration behind creating dynamic information displays, and the journey from a small startup to a global influence in digital signage. We delve into the technical challenges, collaborations with industry pioneers, and Scala’s lasting impact on multimedia presentations. Lees meer
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
42:59 - Jon Bøhmer InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
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More lost Sega Channel games found: https://tinyurl.com/59ys9sdr
Battle Chest remaster, and Warcraft 1 and 2 remasters: https://youtu.be/ryZ2jiW95qo
GOG launches preservation program: https://tinyurl.com/y68xetee
Wings of Death for Jaguar: https://tinyurl.com/mmx9k4z7
Epic don’t mind you pirating Unreal: https://tinyurl.com/mvavsppd