The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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. UrbX Warriors Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/yvhw43etContents: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:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesMario 64 Trigger Found: https://tinyurl.com/52ffytrbMetal Gear for Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47fdc9uwMicrosoft Revives Edit: https://tinyurl.com/3z56yt3bVisit 1975 Microsoft: https://tinyurl.com/58nupxu4Sega Saturn New Fighter: https://tinyurl.com/2wpf4cxs

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. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:26 - Stieg Hedlund InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesEcco The Dolphin Remastered: https://tinyurl.com/37hdwzw3Lost Lynx game is revived: https://tinyurl.com/58nav3y3Fallout 1 and 2 Lost Source Code Found: https://tinyurl.com/297mzhecBatman on the Sinclair QL: https://tinyurl.com/2wttffa4Bubsy The Purrfect Collection: https://tinyurl.com/5n98dbxy

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.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/mwtf8juzPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSega opens first shop: https://tinyurl.com/44mb6amrSega HQ relocating: https://tinyurl.com/38eyzs3tNew Vectrex shooter from Alan Wake dev: https://tinyurl.com/buup3kwpWavePhoenix revives classic controller: https://tinyurl.com/ra7a8y9cFan remake of Altered Beast: https://tinyurl.com/5n8kn8rs

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! Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:49 - Tobias Kopka InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesWii Homebrew Channel closes: https://tinyurl.com/yy32spc4Frontier Force: https://tinyurl.com/53uy5u54Breakspace Spectrum magazine – Issue 1 released: https://breakspace.itch.io/issue-1Toys R Us – the movie: https://tinyurl.com/48trvmhmLinecraft for Pico-8: https://tinyurl.com/5cbyrynu

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! Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 35:28 - American McGee Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/ We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes 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/yvezebcn Upcoming events RetCon 2025 – https://retconfestival.co.uk/ PT1210 – https://www.ptweekender.com/ RetroMessa – https://www.retromessa.no/

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.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:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesNew Sega Saturn homebrew racer: https://tinyurl.com/2sn87by7Compute’s Gazette returns: https://tinyurl.com/yc7km7ynLimited Run DOOM I & II collection: https://tinyurl.com/yyw46vhcAmigaOS update released: https://tinyurl.com/4fzbs2d8Mechanoids 2 – The Final Conflict: https://tinyurl.com/3mkh48rs

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.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:36 - Neil Haldar InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesAI-generated Quake mixes reactions: https://tinyurl.com/tcevvphuJohn Carmack defends AI Quake II level: https://tinyurl.com/55kne3rmNew N-Gage release: https://tinyurl.com/28rzes4xThe World Is Not Enough prototype: https://tinyurl.com/54vwzw6pGameCube comes to Switch 2: https://tinyurl.com/3v7cujsc

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…TerrorBytes website: https://terrorbytesdoc.com/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 35:09 - TerrorBytes InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesLong Lost NES Populous Found: https://tinyurl.com/y434kfzwGhosts ’N Goblins Tribute Gladmort: https://tinyurl.com/ymr98anxKrogharr – New Amiga Slasher: https://tinyurl.com/79xfph5pExploding PSPs Warning: https://tinyurl.com/mvj9msph

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. Kari's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@karilawlerContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:46 - Kari Lawler InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSensi Soccer on NES found: https://tinyurl.com/4mdu5bp3Another Nintendo PlayStation: https://tinyurl.com/yhw79w7xWipeout Dreamcast: https://youtu.be/01MuoxLTQ9oFull Size Amiga 1200 delayed: https://tinyurl.com/y7e9jhet

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. 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:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSega Saturn games streamed from Wi-Fi: https://tinyurl.com/4jft5txaYou can now order CEX from JustEat: https://tinyurl.com/3cdhfxewCancelled SNES title ‘Mortal Kombat Nitro’: https://youtu.be/n8ovAVUZroUUSB hyper hack for Xbox 360: https://youtu.be/IUK__yGXmdsCounter-Strike remake: https://tinyurl.com/44axx4nk

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. VJ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07B3T9RLG Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:53 - VJ Lakshman Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/ We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes 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

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.GOG Preservation Program: https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-programContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 44:05 - Good Old Game InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesTerminator 2D No Fate: https://tinyurl.com/2jcsa8mnRIP Skype: https://tinyurl.com/3ahrj2cpLost PC game Big Brother archived online: https://tinyurl.com/33kt64tdSonic Unleashed 360 Recomp: https://tinyurl.com/pe34prjaBandai Namco want to license out classic IPs: https://tinyurl.com/4ez98jhn

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. Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 41:18 - Kelly Sumner InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSonic & The Moon Facility playable demo: https://tinyurl.com/2yjjezteMSX laptop: https://tinyurl.com/3e5rzs44Samurai Pizza Cats game: https://youtu.be/jErZx5DekeINightmare Busters: https://tinyurl.com/3njnctrsOfficial WinRAR bag: https://in.tern.et/en-gb

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! Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/Kelly Sumner on GamesMaster: https://youtu.be/oZ4XbkJ2sIAContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:35 - Kelly Sumner InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesDreamcast cloud save support: https://tinyurl.com/stk3vu651 in 4 Gen Z Brits owns a retro gaming console: https://tinyurl.com/2emuu7cvFlesh Made Fear: https://youtu.be/_n55OCtkM4UE-Reader handheld console: https://inkconsole.com/The new Shinobi: https://tinyurl.com/46xpav7u

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.Buy Jaz's book here: https://jazbook.com/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:17 - Jaz Rignall InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesProgramming language for making NES games: https://tinyurl.com/mrx7jvztDoomlings on the MSX: https://tinyurl.com/msyn3c38Balatro C64 sad update: https://tinyurl.com/mrxftszrCombined Arms RTS: https://tinyurl.com/yrxrysr714% of Americans retro game: https://tinyurl.com/4huhnfz7

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!Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:43 - Harvey Smith InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesMortal Kombat II for 3DO: https://tinyurl.com/mjf9hewrPS2 memory card that can run your entire library: https://youtu.be/mdxDRtfEXNgDream Ride – a new Skidmarks style game for the Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/vnysuarvTang FPGA console: https://tinyurl.com/pp3jhzun

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!Rose Tinted Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrumContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:45 - Rose Tinted Spectrum InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesNew AVGN game: https://youtu.be/ffmrpIeHLzUThe Retro Tap: https://tinyurl.com/3etpych9Heavy Recoil Mega Drive port: https://tinyurl.com/3ew6zcr8The end for Blu-ray/Minidisc?: https://tinyurl.com/ycyerkv3Atari Karts re-run: https://tinyurl.com/575jhu6c

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. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 38:01 - Paul Carruthers InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesDreamcast online Half-Life & Counter-Strike: https://tinyurl.com/4ajujn88Amiga F-Zero style racer: https://youtu.be/Z9-Z79e2t_cAtari Jaguar Livewire: https://youtu.be/E1mRvi8qzE0Doomguy swaps weapons for wine: https://tinyurl.com/ybpy399fBroken Sword for Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/3j58ftn8

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. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 41:03 - Eugene Sandulenko InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesCapcom and Bandai Namco handheld: https://tinyurl.com/3nnvwms3Atari handheld: https://tinyurl.com/2j95myykKero Quest 64: https://tinyurl.com/wnb8ay3bHouse of the Dead 2 remake: https://tinyurl.com/4kjjx8ucAtari prototype found: https://tinyurl.com/5xeszd5s

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!Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 44:05 - Jez San InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesThe Spectrum outsells the Xbox: https://tinyurl.com/tu6bu6c3Snes version of Batman Returns now on Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nupwkx8xSecret hidden in Majora’s Mask found: https://youtu.be/W1x6XnTaN28New FPGA PS1: https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1877179623026397528Soviet bots: https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8

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.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.Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

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!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!Slopes Game Room on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@slopesgameroomPaul Drury co-hosts The Ted Dabney Experience podcast - interviews with the leading lights and supporting cast of the Golden Age of Arcades: https://www.teddabneyexperience.com/Check out Oliver Wilmot's regular Yet Another Video Games Quiz at: https://www.facebook.com/anotherquizPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

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.Have a very Merry Christmas, and don’t forget to join us next week for our festive Christmas quiz!Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452: http://bit.ly/3Df8jnWInside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411: https://bit.ly/3ZUWmggComix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457:https://bit.ly/4g9CJGXAmstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425:https://bit.ly/4g7razQYoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444: https://bit.ly/4gaUMfDResurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453: https://bit.ly/3ZOfcp8Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416: https://bit.ly/3DbnAWJOrbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431: https://bit.ly/3VDioBDSecrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439: https://bit.ly/41rXoBrRevolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440: https://bit.ly/4ix4w5zFrom Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr: https://bit.ly/3VExjLDStrategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450: https://bit.ly/49Cnhk3The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419: https://bit.ly/4ixSI32Dragon's Lair to Disney: The Journey of Darlene Lacey - The Retro Hour EP434: https://bit.ly/3DeX4MpBurnout 1&2 to Sonic Rivals with Joe Bonar - The Retro Hour EP428: https://bit.ly/3ZxgMdz

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. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 44:27 - Allister Brimble InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourGet 4 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Build NES Games with GB Studio Hack: https://tinyurl.com/5ftwckcfSega Shuts Down the Super Sega FPGA Project: https://tinyurl.com/4t649exkKirito: A YouTuber Beat ’Em Up for the Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47kmzy9uVictory Heat Rally Coming to Switch: https://tinyurl.com/53stjmvbSony Leadership Initially Dismissed the PS1: https://tinyurl.com/467tdm5z

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.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 38:38 - Adrian Stephens InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Jaguar comes to iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/597vdbsvSonic 3 the movie on Genesis cart: https://tinyurl.com/yvnh8whtReal-life Pac-Man: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xvknaCodename Iceman fan hack: https://tinyurl.com/bdd45nrd

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. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:59 - Jon Bøhmer InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsThe Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:More lost Sega Channel games found: https://tinyurl.com/59ys9sdrBattle Chest remaster, and Warcraft 1 and 2 remasters: https://youtu.be/ryZ2jiW95qoGOG launches preservation program: https://tinyurl.com/y68xeteeWings of Death for Jaguar: https://tinyurl.com/mmx9k4z7Epic don’t mind you pirating Unreal: https://tinyurl.com/mvavsppd

This week, we’re joined by Chris Long, a former programmer at Core Design, to uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the studio’s most iconic titles. From his early days creating the quirky Merv The Merciless for Probe Software, to the smash-hit Chuck Rock and its sequel, Chris gives us an insider’s view into the creativity and chaos of Core in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. We delve into the tools of the trade, the challenges of transitioning to 3D with the PlayStation, and the untold tales of Rick Dangerous 2, Swagman, and Wonderdog. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:22 - Chris Long Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: New cheat code found in Donkey Kong Country 2: https://tinyurl.com/5n6teuce Sega delists most of its retro games: https://tinyurl.com/2z3bptu8 Mega Drive tracker: https://tinyurl.com/rydpwvda Lost Commodore 64 game uncovered by archivists: https://tinyurl.com/5n76he7c Captain Square Jaw demo released for the Spectrum Next: https://tinyurl.com/mr2pmsf3

This week, we’re joined by Kevin Kilstrom formerly of Monolith Productions, the masterminds behind the iconic 90s horror FPS Blood. Kevin reveals how Blood pushed boundaries with its over-the-top gore, dark humour, and multiplayer BloodBath mode, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes stories from working on the project. Plus, we get a glimpse into his work on other classics like Claw, Shogo, and Alien vs. Predator 2. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 53:39 - Kevin Kilstrom Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Nintendo Music App Launches: https://tinyurl.com/yu6u9urj Fan-Made Monkey Island Game Available: https://tinyurl.com/ajc39zkm New House of the Dead Movie Announced: https://tinyurl.com/2x53w7ky iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/bmsyretf Atari Acquires Transport Tycoon IP: https://tinyurl.com/3xy4ax4f Atari Jaguar T-Shirts Available: https://tinyurl.com/yupbscjd

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Blok, the co-owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Blast Galaxy and Europe’s largest arcade importer. Chris takes us on an incredible journey through his life as an arcade enthusiast, from his earliest gaming experiences in the Netherlands to witnessing the boom and decline of arcades. We discuss everything from the challenges of importing and restoring rare machines, to his plans for keeping arcade culture alive and thriving. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 36:44 - Chris Blok InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Analogue 3D: https://tinyurl.com/5277bbe3SpeedBall Reboot: https://tinyurl.com/4bsywekvFable Demake: https://tinyurl.com/3a9t982vNew Mega Drive Evercade Cart: https://tinyurl.com/2s3enynrAtari Decanter Set: https://tinyurl.com/4upd3nz8

This week we're joined by Tara Hernandez, former manager of Netscape Navigator development, as she takes us inside the legendary 90s browser wars. Tara shares her experiences working at the cutting edge of Internet technology, from joining Netscape in 1995, to the heated competition with Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and the iconic decision to open-source the Mozilla code. Hear about the challenges of working 120 hour weeks, wild office celebrations, and pranks during the battle for Internet dominance. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 36:13 - Tara Hernandez Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Mode 7 on NES: https://tinyurl.com/yukdj9m2 Cyclopean: https://tinyurl.com/4xzzndcm Yoshi DS leaked: https://tinyurl.com/8hu5nzjj 1986 Mac Plus online: https://tinyurl.com/4x4chsub

This week we chat with legendary composer and game designer Matt Furniss, delving into his role in creating football platformer Soccer Kid! Not only did Matt compose the game's unforgettable soundtrack, but he was also one of the key designers behind this classic. We explore the creative process that went into blending sports and platforming, how Soccer Kid was brought to life across platforms like the Amiga, DOS, and 3DO, and how Matt ensured its European football vibe resonated through both gameplay and music. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 35:00 - Matt Furniss InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Worms DC Update: https://tinyurl.com/25m2jk3zNES Hub: https://tinyurl.com/4a33e4s2Green Day on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/5yt6fa83Tetris Forever: https://tinyurl.com/4ryx9wyn

This week, we chat with the amazing Dan Cermak, whose remarkable career has spanned key roles at Strategic Simulations Inc., Westwood Studios, and Volition. Dan takes us through his early days as a self-taught programmer, his love for military history, and the challenges of developing iconic strategy games like Silent Hunter for the C64 and other classic systems. We also delve into his time at Volition, discussing how Saints Row stood out from the crowd, the evolution of online multiplayer, and its lasting impact on the open-world genre. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:08 - Dan Cermak InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Bleem is back: https://tinyurl.com/yc7cttryFake PS1 discs flood the market: https://tinyurl.com/csueseuzBBC found in dump ends up in museum: https://tinyurl.com/2xs8c95sAtom Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ydbw6fcwUnreal Tournament 99 Intro reimagined: https://tinyurl.com/mrckwf4r

This week, we’re honoured to welcome Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3, one of the longest-running British software houses. Mark takes us back to the early days of the UK gaming scene, revealing how System 3 pushed the technical limits of classic platforms like the Commodore 64 with hits like International Karate and The Last Ninja, which is back for 2024 with an amazing new collection!Back The Last Ninja Collection on Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/3pk2fr8aContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:44 - Mark Cale System 3 InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:AI powered light gun: https://tinyurl.com/p84r4m7kRocky Horror the game: https://youtu.be/M4ORgvYXHxMGame Boy Advance Cube Prototype: https://tinyurl.com/yc4n7538Lethal Wedding: https://tinyurl.com/25x7786cRetro pirates ring smashed in Italy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpo

This week, we catch up with Jason Bradbury, long-time host of The Gadget Show and self-confessed retro tech lover. We reflect on 20 years of The Gadget Show and how the industry has changed in that time, his love for cassette tapes, gadgets that should have changed the world—but didn’t, and we hear all about his latest project, Ctrl A.I Delete, a thrilling new film where retro gamers are humanity’s last line of defence against a rogue AI!Cntrl A.I Delete: https://www.ctrlaidelete.net/The Gadget Show Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGadgetShow/videosContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 46:33 - Jason Bradbury InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:PS5 PS1 version: https://tinyurl.com/2p9wn5dsSega Saturn Slim: https://tinyurl.com/uxc6hswzDID is back: https://tinyurl.com/yskpve37Sega are hiring an official archivist: https://tinyurl.com/23hcw2bzTop 10 greatest innovations in video game history: https://tinyurl.com/2hfw7uh3

This week, we catch up with one of the most influential video game music composers of all time, Chris Huelsbeck! Chris takes us back to his early days with the Commodore 64 and Amiga, his groundbreaking work on classic games like Turrican, The Great Giana Sisters, and R-Type, and his innovative techniques that pushed the boundaries of game audio. Recorded live at Retromessa in Norway.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:04 - Chris Huelsbeck PanelPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Sonic Ultra Saturn: Fan-made 2D Sonic game: https://tinyurl.com/45dufpktC64 Games on YouTube: Transmitting games at 30 bits per second: https://tinyurl.com/ysxs7cpxPS2 Gold Mine: Rare game drops in value: https://tinyurl.com/2xxzjexyJason Bradbury Film: Retro gamers vs AI: https://tinyurl.com/5n98b649Spelunky C64: Official port for the Commodore 64: https://tinyurl.com/ysbxx52y

This week, we bring you an all star panel with legends from Rare Ltd and Core Design! Hear first-hand accounts from Heather Stevens, Kev Bayliss, Chris Marlow, and Paul Machacek as they reveal how the industry transitioned from 2D to 3D graphics and worlds in the mid 90s, resulting in classics like Tomb Raider and Golden Eye 007 for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Discover how they tackled challenges, learned new skills, and designed unforgettable worlds that set the stage for the future of gaming. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:52 - Rare & Core Design Panel Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Dreamcast 25 merchandise: https://tinyurl.com/5n9369vn Duke Nukem 3D on Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/yce65djc Golden Axe Debug Menu Found 29 Years Later: https://tinyurl.com/2xr5hmce The Last Job PS2 Game Found: https://tinyurl.com/3jkut5p4 PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/mv7rbmfd

We catch up with Jason Lindsey, better known as 'Metal Jesus Rocks' – a YouTube sensation and former Sierra On-Line employee. We hear about his recent reunion with the legendary Sierra team, reminiscing about the glory days of one of the most iconic companies in PC gaming history. Jason shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Sierra, from wild office parties to the transition from accounting to game testing, and his passion for big-box PC games. Plus, we get the inside scoop on his memorable retro road trips, favourite game room treasures, and what's next for his channel as it nears a million subscribers!MetalJesusRocks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFymXY4eFCo_AchSpxwyrgContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:59 - Metal Jesus InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Croc is back: https://youtu.be/dQ2lPC8Hu-0Dreamconn S controller: https://tinyurl.com/4etsp2xsMech boomer shooter: https://tinyurl.com/msf2vfsuEmuDeck retro emulation box: https://tinyurl.com/3pzzrx6kRestless Anima: https://tinyurl.com/bdder4fw

This week, we’re honoured to be joined by the legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, the musical genius behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time including Street Fighter II, and the enchanting melodies of Kingdom Hearts. We explore her incredible career and the creative process behind these timeless scores. Recorded live at RetroMessa in Norway. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:31 - Yoko Shimomura InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/y97brnzvSonic CD ported to Mega Drive: https://youtu.be/uXDfIk3h-8gComputer Café archived: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sxrzjKing's Quest VI demake: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p4hkkRetro-Bit Sega Saturn fighting stick: https://tinyurl.com/3s9483bw

In this episode, we sit down with the Peter Scott, a developer who has left his mark on some of the most intriguing projects in gaming history. From his early days coding on the VIC-20 and BBC Micro to his groundbreaking work at TierTex and Psygnosis. We hear the story behind the cancelled Waterworld game for the 3DO and PlayStation, and the impact of working on a game tied to such a polarising movie. 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 47:41 - Pete Scott Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Atari 7800+ announced: https://tinyurl.com/4ksfr64r New Final Fight comic book: https://tinyurl.com/3833zsk3 Nintendo Museum Direct: https://tinyurl.com/4f6mz38k Console Wars sneakers: https://tinyurl.com/2p9zrm37 Masters of Albion: https://tinyurl.com/36dv99uv

This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted passion for the 80s arcade scene, which many argue was the golden age of gaming. In this episode, Kim takes us on a nostalgic journey through her new book, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of this ultimate 80s arcade tribute. Contents:Arcade Decades - 80s Edition - A Coffee Table Book: https://tinyurl.com/3t5nkzdv00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:49 - Kim Justice InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourOur Upcoming Events:RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August: https://www.retromessa.no/Passione Amiga Day, Spoleto, Italy: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:SNES Satellaview is back: https://tinyurl.com/yyudvvt4Landstalker builder: https://tinyurl.com/3vrv6hu3WordStar archives: https://tinyurl.com/4znud26uThumby Color: https://tinyurl.com/2v892avhNew retro Evil Dead and Halloween games: https://tinyurl.com/4zh3wazw

This week on the podcast, we chat with John Szczepaniak, author of ‘The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers.’ John shares his journey documenting previously untold these stories, interviewing legends like Ryuichi Nishizawa and Kouichi Yotsui. And some insights from developers behind classics like Streets of Rage 2, Illusion of Gaia, and Metal Gear Solid.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 32:47 - John Szczepaniak InterviewThe Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers/dp/0992926025Buy The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like tohelp us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please considersupporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourOur Upcoming Events:RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August:https://www.retromessa.no/ Passione Amiga Day, Spoleto, Italy:https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 for Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/558tr4wvNintendo’s Gashapon toys can be used as controller replacement parts: https://tinyurl.com/3ptxra8tAccess the bad ending on Streets of Rage on one player: https://tinyurl.com/4d3ujn48Lemmings arcade recreated: https://tinyurl.com/4frcvx5pHoonigans for Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/bdfbhawr

This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "reality distortion field," and the story behind Apple's iconic 1984 Super Bowl commercial. We also delve into his post-Apple ventures, including co-founding General Magic, and explore the visionary ideas that were far ahead of their time. Folklore: https://www.folklore.org/Revolution In The Valley e-book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revolution-Valley-Paperback-Insanely-Great-ebook/dp/B006BAW3N0Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories34:12 - Andy Hertzfeld InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourOur Upcoming Events:RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August: https://www.retromessa.no/Passione Amiga Day, Spoleto, Italy: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:$40 Mega Drive EverDrive: https://tinyurl.com/yfb9jcxf Iron Meat: https://youtu.be/bvz2B7B_5wEPlay Mega Drive on a VMU: https://tinyurl.com/47xyr6ptClone of the 1984 Apple Macintosh Plus: https://tinyurl.com/k6pdfvh5Hayato's Journey: https://tinyurl.com/28b8vtd5

In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWANGO to founding iconic companies like Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers, and Devolver Digital, Mike shares insider stories and reveals the secrets behind some of the most influential moments in gaming history.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories41:28 - Mike Wilson InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Sega Saturn online RPG 'playable' again: https://tinyurl.com/5yzay77vWindows 3.1 saves the day: https://tinyurl.com/etexadbbKawaii: https://tinyurl.com/ymnrtpfpHalo on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/wxhe256pTinyPod for Apple Watch: https://tinyurl.com/4ubjfm3n

This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands. Learn about the unique features and challenges of maintaining and restoring vintage machines, including the day when a 6-meter truck delivered the world's largest PC-Games collection. Bart shares insights on recreating nostalgic experiences like LAN setups with MSN Messenger, the significance of the Dutch-designed Estatos computer, and the role of piracy in software preservation.HomeComputerMuseum: https://www.homecomputermuseum.nl/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories36:36 - Bart van den Akker InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:CGNET GameCube: https://tinyurl.com/58rzn72nLost Dreamcast game emerges: https://tinyurl.com/7eamftshNetflix reimagined Minesweeper: https://tinyurl.com/3r2ce9xdThe first PC emulator arrives for iOS: https://tinyurl.com/57fz2kdt16-bit style Karate Kid game: https://tinyurl.com/ye29x445

This week we sit down with industry legends Mark Webley and Gary Carr! From Gary's start at Palace Software working on the classic Barbarian, to Mark's entry into Bullfrog, working on classics like Syndicate, Theme Park and Theme Hospital. Plus, how they continued this legacy with the making of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories36:16 - Mark Webley & Gary Carr InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Sonic Mania ported to Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/46hk3rweDead Rising remaster: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t9473GameCube gets achievements: https://tinyurl.com/2u99k2ehSega Neptune game announced: https://tinyurl.com/2p9aauks

This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster, author, and huge Amiga fan, Paul Driscoll, AKA The Drisk. Paul is the host of the RGDS podcast and the author of several incredible free books on retro gaming. We chat about his new book, "Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26". We explore what made the Amiga such a standout machine, relive classic game bundles like the iconic Batman and Screen Gems packs, and discuss the unique era of bedroom coders and AAA games. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:19 - Paul Driscoll Interview Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26 Book: https://tinyurl.com/mr3248pn RGDS Podcast: https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/ Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - Get £5 off The Art of The Box - Use code: RH5 at checkout - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-box Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Open World Crazy Taxi: https://tinyurl.com/56v5n7kc Yars Revenge Sequel in Talks with Atari: https://tinyurl.com/2tscz7wd SuperSega FPGA: https://tinyurl.com/mazhwz7u Life-Size Super Monkey Ball Controller: https://tinyurl.com/yckuf3yn Plus/4 Prince of Persia: https://tinyurl.com/ycckxcx4

This week, we chat to Darlene Lacey, a trailblazer in game design and narrative development. Starting with her early experiences in arcades and her passion for story writing, Darlene shares her fascinating journey into the world of Advanced Microcomputer Systems. Learn about her pivotal role in the creation of iconic games like Dragon's Lair and Space Ace, working with legends Rick Dyer and Don Bluth, and the innovative approaches that kept the studio's costs low. Darlene also delves into her transition to the Walt Disney Company, where she navigated the challenges of adapting to new creative approaches and working on beloved titles like Donald’s Alphabet Chase and Disney's DuckTales. 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:17 - Darlene Lacey Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - Get £5 off The Art of The Box - Use code: RH5 at checkout - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-box Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes Sega Neptune is revived: https://tinyurl.com/52b9tnac Marvel vs Capcom collection is coming: https://tinyurl.com/ysjadasf Dune 2 remaster for Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/22zmpe9y 1 button handheld console: https://youtu.be/vJMq8O_84eU Carpark Capital: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3031880/Car_Park_Capital/

This week, we hear the fascinating career of Ian Oliver as he shares insider stories from founding Real Time Games Software, including the development of the groundbreaking Carrier Command and creating development systems for Sega. From the humble beginnings of 3D Tank Duel on the ZX Spectrum to navigating the complexities of the Sega Dreamcast era, Ian offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of the gaming industry. 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories41:44 - Ian Oliver InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - Get £5 off The Art of The Box - Use code: RH5 at checkout - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes$60 Sega Saturn Flash Cart: https://tinyurl.com/2j3xvcd5Blingboard64 Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/zxrt4396New Power Rangers Beat 'Em Up: https://tinyurl.com/3te66jv8Wonder Swan to TV Mod Kit: https://tinyurl.com/y6ehxrsrContra Reforged: https://tinyurl.com/2s4artyr

This week, we chat with Randell Jesup, former Senior Software Engineer at Commodore Amiga Inc. From his pioneering work with 80's online gaming platform PlayNET and the revolutionary Amiga OS. Discover how PlayNET evolved into Quantum Link and AOL, the challenges of developing high-performance drivers, and the innovative spirit that drove Amiga's success. 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories39:15 - Randell Jesup InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - Get £5 off The Art of The Box - Use code: RH5 at checkout - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesLost Atari game brought back to life: https://tinyurl.com/bp8ujffhThe Thing remaster: https://tinyurl.com/3u23dk4aUSB to 3DO driver: https://tinyurl.com/mu9mk2vxNew beat 'em up Deadly Metropolis: https://tinyurl.com/2ab8pvwzRare Xbox in Charity Shop: https://tinyurl.com/3837en9d

This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-bit adventure games of the 1980s, from his innovative use of the TRS-80 Model III for Spectrum development to developing the storytelling and gameplay mechanics of titles like Finders Keepers and Spellbound. 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories40:44 - David Jones InterviewDavid’s Links: https://davidxjonesauthor.com/retro-hour-podcast-links/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesEvercade arcade: https://tinyurl.com/2s4d359pResident Evil Zero & Code Veronica remakes: https://tinyurl.com/mw2seakj8bit Do Keyboard and Numpad: https://tinyurl.com/mrj4jx6vAliens Neoplasma II: https://tinyurl.com/4um523x8Zelda LEGO announced: https://tinyurl.com/bdhdyhbw