The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

Alternative Software has been making and releasing budget games for 33 years, we talk to founder Roger Hulley about classics like Skool Daze, Pheenix and much more!Alternative Software website: http://www.alternativesoft.co.uk/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Mark Heslop, Darren Coles, Patrick McGinty, Ben Litchfield Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Events:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Nintendo video with Craig Charles: https://bit.ly/2veo7SbAndy Warhol museum choice of display: https://bit.ly/2LUNimlHalo Tv Series: https://bit.ly/2IK5ZU4Ada Lovelace book auctioned: https://bit.ly/2vc5sWYVideo game addiction is real: https://wapo.st/2ObvJfh

We reminisce about the Mortal Kombat series, WWF WrestleMania, Hexen II and much more with Jake Simpson - formerly of Midway and Raven Software.Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJakeSimpsonThanks to our amazing donators this week: Paul Edwards, Marvin Droogsma, Roger McNally, Steve Clifford Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Events:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Ravi on RetroManCave: https://youtu.be/OfNn4SL1_gE New Atari Jaguar pro controllers: https://bit.ly/2uYybP9The Micro Gotek is here: https://bit.ly/2mN8MTGReturn of the Tentacle - Prologue: https://bit.ly/2Le3cst Super Battletoads: https://bit.ly/2ueMX3E

We talk to Sega historian Ken Horowitz, the owner of Sega-16.com and author of two Sega history books for some great nostalgic chat.http://sega-16.comThanks to our amazing donators this week: John Hall, Roy Gillotti, Garry Heather, Karl KurasPLAY Expo London competition: https://theretrohour.com/win-play-expo-london-knightmare-live-tickets/Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Events:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: Virtual Boy is back: https://bit.ly/2zQ8RPYAtari hires Xbox designer Rob Wyatt: https://bit.ly/2uOFeZMVapourwave music released on floppy disk: https://rol.st/2NqBbLH

Chris Abbott brings C64 music to live audiences and beyond! We chat about his work on Back In Time, Ninja Musicology and Project Hubbard! Plus, the new Amiga 1500+ with Stephen Jones.C64Audio.com: https://c64audio.comCheckmate A1500 Plus FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/checkmate1500plus/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Victoria Lamburn, Scott Goodwin, Matthew Green, William ForrestJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: Switch piracy tool contains anti-piracy brick tool: https://bit.ly/2LcoVwENew ToeJam & Earl game: https://bit.ly/2ur6iOtStephen Jones Retro Man Cave video: https://youtu.be/a7-YWZZCRwwTempest 4000: https://bit.ly/2LgWBJO Music used: Retro Hour intro theme Hubbard '80 - Lightforce by Marcel and Rob Rydeen (Daley Thompson's Decathlon Loader) https://soundcloud.com/chrisabbott

We chat to legendary "phone phreaker" John Draper AKA Captain Crunch about hacking, the Homebrew Computer Club and how he helped Woz and Steve Jobs start Apple.Beyond The Little Blue Box: http://beyondthelittlebluebox.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Paul Terry, Pawel Michalak, Greg Gerke, Eric Dawahare Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:BBC computer literacy archives: https://bit.ly/2z7YE0V National Video Game Arcade moves to Sheffiled: https://bbc.in/2lYyCUqThe Netflix of retro gaming: https://bit.ly/2tXBqFSNeed to change definition of 'Hacker': https://bit.ly/2tKXjHG

Covering obscure video game facts, Easter eggs, secrets, glitches and history for gaming's biggest names, we catch up with the crew behind Did You Know Gaming?Did You Know Gaming?: http://didyouknowgaming.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: John Cook, Colin Purves, Ron Van Scherpe, Christopher Baker Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Silicon graphics demos on a handheld?: https://bit.ly/2tJojHoSonic the Hedgehog trainers: https://bit.ly/2KhmZXjNew 8bitdo retro/next gen controllers: https://bit.ly/2tQ7bzBNew Amiga game Worthy: https://bit.ly/2lLoKx7

We talk to ex Gameboy developer Quang Nguyen about his Space Harrier inspired indie game Moa Moa Castle, and tips on console collecting.Asobi Tech: http://asobitech.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Pete Black, Karl Kuras, Eric Nelson, John Martorana Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Retro Computer Museum's 10th birthday event: https://bit.ly/2K7vDHdSega Master System high-fidelity audio: https://youtu.be/ZX4A2EYAYfU Rare collection of Japanese games leaked: https://bit.ly/2HImoaR New Battletoads for Xbox One: https://bit.ly/2MddULGSNES games on the NES: https://bit.ly/2MbWFdEOver 66% console owners still prefer physical copies: https://ubm.io/2KdZ0HH

Ever wanted to become a successful retro gaming Youtuber? We get some top tips from Kim Justice and Slope's Game Room (recorded live at PLAY Expo, Glasgow)Kim Justice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZWVL1Elyt2cdiQYjxS_1w Slope's Game Room: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC455p7ts9lh8IWi5zuf_8tQThanks to our amazing donators this week: Justin Wilson, Garry Heather, Richard Shannon, Kevin Anthony Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Commodore 256: https://bit.ly/2LR7n9iNew cassette recorder for your 8-bit: https://bit.ly/2tbzOaq ChinnyVision's video: https://youtu.be/8eL2yQUafGM Love Hulten Pong machine: https://read.bi/2ye0DAi Unreal Tournamnet for the 2600: https://bit.ly/2MvkAGbSega toaster: https://bit.ly/2tcuhQG

We talk to Peter Liepa to get the backstory on the classic Boulder Dash!Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Dan Thrue, Neil Ginns, Hubert Stancyk, Roy Gillotti Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: New Intellivision console: https://bit.ly/2L8JbyZTanzer new Megadrive game kickstarter: https://kck.st/2Jq4c7LNew British retro gaming mag: https://bit.ly/2x38ZKCCEO computer restorer in South Africa: https://bit.ly/2JoapVS

We chat to BAFTA award winner Mark "TDK" Knight about his time at Mindscape, Bullfrog and Electronic Arts, and some old-skool Demo Scene chat.Mark Knight website: http://www.flitkillsmoths.co.uk/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Charles Astwood, Greg Gerke, Mike King, Matthew CoxJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: 8bit Mix launch Saturday 2nd at 7pm, 8bitmix.com Ps1 Mini?: https://bit.ly/2He2gNEPS1 jewel cases Easter Egg: https://amzn.to/2kE84Y6Woz is a world champ at Tetris: https://bit.ly/2kHREOoCaveman Ninja (Joe & Mac) remake: https://bit.ly/2Ltlfr6 Let's get Chipface level 2: https://www.facebook.com/events/138998100251176/

Pitfall creator David Crane gives us the inside story on Activision - the world's first third-party games developer. David Crane: http://www.dcrane.com/Home.html Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Robert Smith, Aaron Ostrander, Andrew Craig, Kristian Svanes Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/ Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Events: PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Show notes: Mini N64 coming soon?: https://bit.ly/2IJmosC V-Kits Raspberry Pi retro arcade gaming kit: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/ What's happening with Paprium?: https://bit.ly/2KOvJzS New Xbox Duke controller is here: https://bit.ly/2xa6whv

We talk to Jerry Buckner about the classic video game song Pac-Man Fever, working with Disney on Wreck-It Ralph and the early arcade scene.Jerry's website: http://www.bucknergarcia.com/WIN weekend passes for PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://theretrohour.com/win-play-expo-glasgow-weekend-passes/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Karl Perry, Kim Jorgensen, Vincent Pfiel, Patrick McGinty Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Horizon Chase: https://bit.ly/2ItW2PeMicrosoft lauch disability controllers: https://bit.ly/2rLGGv8Sega Mega Drive Collection - Slope's Game Room video: https://youtu.be/RHb0SAVH6r4Wonder Switch competitor, the new Ouya?: https://bit.ly/2KAzmtm

We get the story of Killer Instinct, TimeSplitters and GoldenEye 007 with Rare's resident sound man, Graeme Norgate!Graeme's website: http://www.graemenorgate.com/WIN weekend passes for PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://theretrohour.com/win-play-expo-glasgow-weekend-passes/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Karl Perry, Kim Jorgensen, Vincent Pfiel, Patrick McGinty Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Two-thirds of children don't know what a floppy disk is, survey reveals: https://bit.ly/2IbVugL SNK Neo Geo Mini: https://bit.ly/2rBjDmNNo Virtual Console coming to Nintendo Switch: https://bit.ly/2rzKqPB Cycle exact Commodore 1541 with Raspberry Pi: https://bit.ly/2rAGhLV

We go behind the scenes of Bad Influence! with host Andy Crane, plus a bit of Broom Cupboard and Ed The Duck chat.Andy Crane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andycrane64/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Mike King, Mat Ammer, Ediz Mehmet, Adam Dimmick Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8This week's Easter Eggs: https://theretrohour.com/easter-eggs/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:PLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Retro Island Diskettes Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-812168144 Dan on Crossed Wires Podcast: https://crossedwires.net/shortcircuits003 That's Entertainment, Granger Games, Trade Nation go bust: https://bit.ly/2GP86d9France.com stolen by French government: https://bbc.in/2r8N3riSinclair Cpectrum designer dies: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907248PolyMega console: http://polymega.com/

We get the inside story on Bullfrog and games like Populous, Syndicate and Magic Carpet from Glenn Corpes. Glenn's blog: http://glenncorpes.blogspot.co.uk/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Ramond de Vrede, Craig Marshall, Andrew M Marsh, Stefan Blixth Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:Ravi warming up for DJ Yoda: https://bit.ly/2IeusRuPLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PLAY Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes:Amiga Works DVD: https://www.facebook.com/amigaworks/ Billy Mitchell diqualified by Twin Galaxies: https://bit.ly/2HXR10qMyst Anniversary Collection Kickstarter: https://kck.st/2r2Ws4jNintendo Switch has been hacked: https://bit.ly/2JxHsCs

We talk Chip's Challenge, California Games and the ill-fated 3DO M2 with the legendary Chuck Sommerville, formerly of Epyx Games and Electronic Arts.Chuck's Challenge: http://www.chuckschallenge.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Hubert Stanczyk, Gary Heather, Craig Marshall, Joachim Mild Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:Ravi warming up for DJ Yoda: https://bit.ly/2IeusRuPLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/Show notes:Ravi's Mod Radio: https://www.youtube.com/user/the4mula/ Mega Drive Mini: https://bit.ly/2vsf7vbSega Ages coming to Nintendo Switch: https://bit.ly/2F6i2ta DDR Freestyle takeover in California: https://freestyletakeover.wordpress.com/Pontypool Museum Generation Games: https://bit.ly/2HSG7qp Collector finds drugs and cash in NES cartridge: https://bit.ly/2qOnIm7Toshiba reveal new high quality cassette: https://bit.ly/2qMSGfn

We talk to the amazing Peter Oliphant about classics like Stonekeep and Lexi-Cross, working at Mattel Electronics and life as a child actor.Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Roy Gillotti, Colin Bell, Nigel Wilkinson, Stephen O'Kane Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:Ravi warming up for DJ Yoda: https://bit.ly/2IeusRuPLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/Show notes:7th guest sequel 13th doll: https://bit.ly/2GUyXVaNew Amiga 500 cases: https://bit.ly/2GUCtPwBritish Thames television looks at Toyko in the 80s: https://bit.ly/2GUXj15Mini centipede replicade: https://bit.ly/2vdkY7z

How to build the ultimate 'man cave', system restoration and maintenance tips with Neil from Retro Man Cave.Retro Man Cave on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RetroManCave Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Greg Gerke, Eamonn Murphy, Pierre Kressman, Toby Philpott Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:Ravi warming up for DJ Yoda: https://bit.ly/2IeusRuPLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/Show notes: Home Computer Museum launches: https://bit.ly/2EmHzhfHandhelds on Internet archive: https://ubm.io/2EmHASlNERG - North east retro gaming 2018: http://www.northeastretrogaming.com/Video game hall of fame 2018 finalists: https://nyp.st/2q9XevlWipeout VR: https://bit.ly/2EppwXT

We get the inside story on the Lotus series, Kikstart, Kid Chaos and Rally Championship and more with Andrew Morris!Magnetic Fields Retro: http://shaunsouthern.com/Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Toby Philpott, Michael Vreede, Mathew Martin, Sikkema Accountancy and Risk Maskagement BV Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukEvents:Ravi warming up for DJ Yoda: https://bit.ly/2IeusRuPLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/Show notes: The 'Atari Box' is now the VCS: https://bit.ly/2GwVc2yFlashback anniversary edition on the Nintendo Switch: https://bit.ly/2E6GbPBGoodbye Toys R Us: https://hrld.us/2E6v9cYSimon the Sorcerer 25th anniversary edition: http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=MojoTouch

We catch up with C64 legend Jeroen Tel of Maniacs of Noise about his classic game, demo and cracktro soundtracks. Maniacs of Noise: https://mon.home.xs4all.nl/ Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Aidan OLoan, Bart Pellens, Mathew Willetts, Andrew Holland Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Show notes: PLAY Expo comes to London: https://www.playexpolondon.com/ PLAY Expo Glasgow: https://www.playexpoglasgow.com/ PlayStation Concert: https://bit.ly/2pzLOAr CEX Manual Controversy: https://youtu.be/t4XYAFBhCsw Skynet can now play Galaga: https://bit.ly/2G4pciS Universal Translator for old computers: https://bit.ly/2udKA3p

We talk to Rare legend David Wise about composing Donkey Kong Country, Battletoads and other classic game soundtracks. David Wise website: http://www.davidwise.co.uk/Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Thanks to our amazing donators this week: John McDowall, Tom Laermans, Daniel Waddington, Matthew Martin Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: AI' beats Qbert: http://bit.ly/2oJ7HgjNew retro magazine: http://paleotronic.com/Overused abused games: http://bit.ly/2tXeRnkMario is a plumber again: http://bit.ly/2FGrpVgThe untold story of the women who created the Internet: http://bit.ly/2DwDM0u

The ZX Spectrum Next is a 21st century Spectrum reborn: a new machine, fully compatible with the original computer, and packed with improvements. We talk to Jim Bagley, Mike Dailly and The Oliver Twins to find out about it.Interview section starts at 24:00ZX Spectrum Next website: https://www.specnext.com/Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Stephen Quinn, Raf Hofmans, David Holt, Patrick McGinty, Stuart CousinsOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Digitiser the show: http://bit.ly/2HhUUJuStunt Car Racer comes to Atari 8-bit: http://bit.ly/2Ie3evcThimbleweed Park Ransome Unbeeped: http://bit.ly/2IcmKbuCommodore Plus/4 Pet's Rescue: http://bit.ly/2Daq7Mn Apple bringing back the classic rainbow logo?: http://bit.ly/2C9kMsC

We reminisce on the golden age of First Person Shooters with David L Craddock, the author of new book Rocket Jump.Rocket Jump website: https://unbound.com/books/rocket-jump/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Stephen Marshall, Garry Heather, Glenn Larsson, Anthony OgdenOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes:Maplin goes bust: http://bit.ly/2oC1UdiThe SidBox https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSidBox/Commodore PET De-Lux: http://bit.ly/2ozpMyoDUSK quake continued: http://bit.ly/2F70HkqHyperKin console: http://bit.ly/2FaZE33

We talk to legendary pixel artist Henk Nieborg (Lionheart, Flink) and the team from Bitmap Bureau about making new Sega Mega Drive games in 2018!Bitmap Bureau website: https://bitmapbureau.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Michael Stouffs, Helge Blystad, Eamon Murphy, Gary Audley Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes:Going for Golden Eye: https://www.woodhousepictures.co.uk/ Hong Kong 97 disk found and interview: https://youtu.be/WhAVS5GGx0k http://bit.ly/2BNYhskElon Musk's forgotten video game career: http://bit.ly/2Gc7CZFDoncaster video games market: http://thevideogamemarket.co.uk/Play about Gary Kildall: https://twitter.com/cheifet/status/964896920958255104

We're joined by Ashens, Kim Justice, Nostalgia Nerd and Slope's Game Room for our huge retro gaming Youtubers panel at PLAY Expo Blackpool!Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Paul Vince, Graeme Stephenson, Greg Gerke, Lee Langley Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes:New gaming show on Channel 4: http://bit.ly/2EvgRb8PocketSprite: http://bit.ly/2oajFiWRetro Bit multi carts: http://retro-bit.com/cartridges.htmlNew Amiga CD32 gamepad: http://bit.ly/2EJviHT

We go back to the earliest days of MUDs, university networks, and the Internet with Michael Lawrie. Plus, how one of the world's most legendary hackers spied on him for a year. Geek Margate tickets: http://www.geek-play.com/info.html Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Gary Hucker, Charles Astwood, Mathew Willetts, Andrew Holland Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Show notes: C64 mini to be stocked in ARGOS & complete games list http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7606548 https://youtu.be/h8CRXR0d5NY Amiga Future celebrates 20 years: http://www.amigafuture.de PONG turned into a TV game show: http://bit.ly/2DQFYoE Konami still releasing TurboGrafx-16 games on Wii U: http://bit.ly/2EbZuYF

This is a repost due to some audio issues with the interview section in a previous upload. David Wise, Rob Hubbard and Graeme Norgate join us at All Your Bass music festival for the ultimate video game music panel! PLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Matthew Martin, Aidan Oloan, Bart Pellens, Jonathan Kaye Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Show notes: Remotely Interested AVGN special: http://bit.ly/2E9LqlC Switch emulator inbound: http://bit.ly/2s0YuF0 Nintendo Switch hack: http://bit.ly/2EbFk4o Resident Evil 2 remake info: http://bit.ly/2FBYa1m Commodore Story pre order: http://bit.ly/2GI2ZYy Golden Eye Mockumentry: http://bit.ly/2ExPnyc N64 pad wireless: http://bit.ly/2FFPmI1

We gets the highs and lows of DMA Design with Steve Hammond. The story behind Lemmings, Hired Guns and the scrapped sequel, the strained relationship with Psygnosis and the origins of Grand Theft Auto.Steve's website: http://stevehammond.org/PLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Darren Coles, Stuart Smith, Rupert Fuller, Paul Szopiak Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Kitroniks Game Zip 64: http://bit.ly/2nbyF06New Theme Hospital by Sega: https://www.twopointhospital.com/NES Maker: http://bit.ly/2nehzxNSpectrum laptop: http://bit.ly/2DNvh5aRaspeberry pi arcade: http://bit.ly/2DzT8lu

This week we have a rare interview with Stainless Games CEO Patrick Buckland, the highs and lows of the Carmageddon series, Crystal Quest and Apple gaming.Stainless Games: http://www.stainlessgames.com/Win Play Expo Blackpool tickets: https://theretrohour.com/win-play-expo-blackpool-tickets/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Christer Hollsten, Tim Daelemen, Laurence Fortt, Joe Locker Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukPLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ All Your Bass festival tickets: https://www.thenva.com/aybschedShow notes: Apple to release Apple Lisa operating system as open source: http://bit.ly/2FZ6Wb2Retro Bit Handheld + official sega accessories: http://engt.co/2DNaqg81942 remade in AMOS: http://amiten.es/?p=130Pheonix remake for Windows: https://lerrrtaste.itch.io/phoenix-reviveRetro Games show their staying power: http://bit.ly/2DsGEQ2Goldeneye 007 mod turns Bond into Mario: http://bit.ly/2Dw6eDG

Plenty of Sega and Amstrad memories with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slopes Game Room. New Gameboys, battery advice and text adventure talk. Win Play Expo Blackpool tickets: https://theretrohour.com/win-play-expo-blackpool-tickets/ Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Chad Goulding, John Barrick, William Darren Fox, Jonas Tolijander Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk PLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ All Your Bass festival tickets: https://www.thenva.com/aybsched Show notes: Gameboy ULTRA edition Hyperkin: http://bit.ly/2qQWTkT Nintendo Switch beats PS2 year 1 sales: http://bit.ly/2EDkQ14 Bad Apple demo: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bad-apple using new Ni-MH AA batteries: http://bit.ly/2mnZhtx Adventuretron: http://bit.ly/2ASZ4UF

We talk Atari ST VS Amiga gaming, Vampire games and coding for classic systems with Dimitris Giannakis aka Modern Vintage Gamer!Modern Vintage Gamer on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFaPUcJU1vwk193mnW_w1wThanks to our amazing donators this week: Andreas Sauer, Henrik Pdersen, Simon Wolf, Peter ElseyOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukPLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: Atari Box Pre orders delay: http://cnet.co/2CY6nNsVinyl too popluar: http://bit.ly/2nOjMUxGuy counts every mario coin ever: http://bit.ly/2F2kNgcZaaap c64 2019 annual: http://www.indieretronews.com/2017/12/zzaps-back-zzap-64-annual-2019-announced.html

It's our second annual Christmas super quiz!Paul Drury from Retro Gamer magazine and Oliver Wilmot from the National Video Game Arcade return to try to keep their title as reigning quiz champions. How will their fare against Ravi and Joe from The Retro Hour Podcast in a battle of video game and computer knowledge?!Merry Christmas to all our loyal listeners, see you in 2018.Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Chad Goulding, John Barrick, William Darren Fox, Thomas Heimann

We look back on some of our favourite moments of the first 100 episodes of the Retro Hour podcast. Featuring LGR, Tom Kalinske, Al Lowe and more! All Your Bass competition: http://www.theretrohour.com/win-all-your-bass-weekend-tickets/ Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Jakob Eskstrom, Adrian Herridge, Mathew Cooper, Neil Corbett Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk PLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Show notes: A Hundred Crowns - The Highs: https://youtu.be/UoVPhCBQrWQ Tower 57: http://tower57game.com/ Best retro games at Christmas?: http://bit.ly/2BrJgwm Gameshell: http://kck.st/2z0JlXo EMU VR: http://bit.ly/2CgRwvR LGR: http://www.theretrohour.com/clint-from-lazy-game-reviews-joins-us-the-retro-hour-ep33/ Eugene Jarvis: http://www.theretrohour.com/defender-the-story-of-an-arcade-legend-with-eugene-jarvis-the-retro-hour-ep75/ Tom Kalinske: http://www.theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-podcast-ep-18-segas-former-ceo-tom-kalinske/ Mev Dinc: http://www.theretrohour.com/last-ninja-2-street-racer-and-konix-multisystem-with-mev-dinc-the-retro-hour-ep38/ Al Lowe: http://www.theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-episode-15-leisure-suit-larry-with-al-lowe/ Stewart Cheifet: http://www.theretrohour.com/computer-chronicles-host-stewart-cheifet-the-retro-hour-ep46/ Gallahad/Fairlight: http://www.theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-episode-11-piracy-on-the-amiga-with-galahadfairlight/ Howard Scott Warshaw Pt 1: http://www.theretrohour.com/atari-legend-howard-scott-warshaw-the-retro-hour-ep77/ Howard Scott Warshaw Pt 2: http://www.theretrohour.com/e-t-on-atari-2600-the-story-of-the-worst-video-game-ever-the-retro-hour-ep78/

We're joined by the father of the video games industry, Nolan Bushnell is our special guest for episode 100!Nolan's website: http://nolanbushnell.com/All Your Bass competition: http://www.theretrohour.com/win-all-your-bass-weekend-tickets/Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Daniel Waddington, Ashley Narayanen, Hakan Blomqvist, Gunnar RivenesOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukPLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: Sonic 3D Blast Director's Cut: http://bit.ly/2AoH7SABaby Monkey Alba: http://bit.ly/2yOK3W2Crappy game endings: http://bit.ly/2kDDBfUMegadrive VR headset: https://youtu.be/3UN_pN9ZU8Y

We get the story of the UK's first National Video Game Arcade with plenty of Jeff Minter and Matthew Smith love. The National Video Game Arcade: https://www.thenva.com/All Your Bass: https://www.thenva.com/allyourbass Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Edvin Helland, Charles Astwood, Pete Elsey, Michael KeithThe Commodore Story Competition: http://www.theretrohour.com/win-the-commodore-story-movie-premiere-tickets/Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukPLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: RetroBlox online retro console: http://bit.ly/2zFja4MShenmue 1 & 2 coming for PS4 and Xbone: http://bit.ly/2Ai5ZtIThe best controllers for retro gaming: http://bit.ly/2AiwsYk New computer museum: http://kck.st/2iBFmtn

We talk golden joysticks and classic gaming TV with Alex Verrey AKA Big Boy Barry!Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealBigBoyBarryThanks to our amazing donators this week: Kim Jorgensen, Toby Bridson, Elysian Pickups, Michael DaillyOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukPLAY Expo Blackpool tickets: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Show notes: Raspberry Pi style switch: http://bit.ly/2zlHDfsNew FMV game coming to PS4: http://bit.ly/2A2fxtj Why am I playing more retro games now?: http://bit.ly/2jjjiAfSteve Jobs demos iTunes podcasting: https://youtu.be/7gkHS9bffT8

How to make new commercial NES and Mega Drive games with Mega Cat Studios, and we reminisce about school computers with The Code Show.Mega Cat Studios: https://megacatstudios.com/ The Code Show: https://twitter.com/The_CodeShow | https://www.facebook.com/TheCodeShow/David Pleasance at RCM tickets: http://bit.ly/2zMERU2(£10 donation to the museum per person) Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Kristian Hesketh, Kolborn Barmen, Tom Henderson, Ediz MehmetOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukAmazon Retro Zone: http://amzn.to/2zBsXMVCassettes are cool again: http://dailym.ai/2mAPCmNHipster console fighting stick: http://bit.ly/2zOjCP3Raspberry PI Robot controller: http://kck.st/2eLZ57e

Hear our huge Spectrum celebration panel from PLAY Expo, Manchester featuring Andrew Hewson, Jon Hare, Steve Turner, Jim Bagley and many more. Plus we talk digital detoxes and Amiga 32 Germany show.Memoirs of a Spectrum Addict: https://spectrumaddict.wordpress.com/Book tickets for David Pleasance at Retro Computer Museum: http://bit.ly/2mcziZs (£10 donation to the museum per person) Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Mat Cooper, Charles Astwood, Paul Edwards, Peter Dimitriovski Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukSpectrum Addict: Load "Film 2": http://bit.ly/2AzutMVPete Tong reads out website in 1995: http://bit.ly/2md6xf2Sheep It Up for Game Boy: http://bit.ly/2zMXgQL The Corba Romainian Speccy clone: http://bit.ly/2lEPn9S Guy builds a retro Nintendo Switch clone: http://bit.ly/2gqHVtFBlack Jewel C64 style game: http://bit.ly/2yOtXNF

Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Christopher Zarema, Dan Ryan, Damian Stokoe, Sascha WeinardOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes:Jurrasic Park FPS: https://progrium.itch.io/visitor-center Developer Used fake secrets to sneak games by Sega: http://bit.ly/2ijzjFL Prince of Persia on BBC: http://bit.ly/2gZTufq Unreleased Saturn game on eBay: http://bit.ly/2gSjeX4 Model F keyboard is back: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/ Sierra games on Steam: http://bit.ly/2lxgMdX Early Sonic R Gameplay released: http://bit.ly/2yj9f8o

We reminisce about classic computers and modern-day mods with one of our favourite Youtubers, 'The 8-Bit Guy'.The 8-Bit guy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adric22Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Danny McDermott, Marvin Droogsma, Tobias Lindolh, Raymond Montalban Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: HDMI Mega Drive: https://youtu.be/OKxamK2WwdMAllister Brimble Driver soundtrack: http://bit.ly/2xqnyUcWhy spend $80 on a SNES mini? (satire): http://bit.ly/2x3dXqoRoad Redemption: http://bit.ly/2zGTxAo

We chat to the man behind some of the most iconic video game cover art of all time, Ocean's Bob Wakelin.We chat to the man behind some of the most iconic video game cover art of all time, Ocean's Bob Wakelin.Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Daniel Waddington, Adrian Nelson, Aleisha Cuff, Gareth Murfin Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Rob Hubbard Kickstarter: http://kck.st/2xY2RCOMortal Kombat II mod: http://bit.ly/2i8KSTLAIM offline: http://ind.pn/2y55ykWRetrobit consoles: http://bit.ly/2gljy40Snes mini cracked: http://bit.ly/2zoz6ZH

We chat to Stuart 'Stoo' Cambridge about classics like Mega lo Mania, Cannon Fodder and Sensible Soccer, and why he always died first in games.Blobbit: https://www.facebook.com/BlobbitPush/Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Roeland Kok, Darren Coles, Erlend Saksaug, Adam Hinde Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Commodore 64 mini: http://bit.ly/2xw3nmYCartridges are coming back: http://bit.ly/2yLmgElSociable Soccer early access: http://bit.ly/2ghnLWJMortal Kombat II+: http://bit.ly/2i8KSTL

We talk about the golden age of arcades with Twin Galaxies' Walter Day! The games, the gamers and how accurate was the King of Kong movie? Twin Galaxies: http://www.twingalaxies.com/ Email us: [email protected] Buy Play Expo Manchester tickets: https://www.playexpomanchester.com/ Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Torstein Rodset, James Plant, Steve Piggot, Wojciech Jancz Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Show notes: See Di new console?: http://bit.ly/2kq5lnV Snes carry case: http://bit.ly/2z1uFn8 Crazy Hipster games console: http://bit.ly/2xTcuCv Dreamcast book: http://bit.ly/2fLND97

Gary Penn talks to us about his early days on ZZap 64, working with David Braben on Frontier then his journey to DMA Design working on the original GTA series.Denki website: http://www.denki.co.uk/Win Play Expo Manchester weekend passes: http://bit.ly/2jQHBclEmail us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Steve Jewkes, Linus Johansson, Tom Van de Weile, Bart ter Haar Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 HD: http://sonic2hd.com/VR64 Commodore 64 glasses: http://bit.ly/2hEtGFCConvert toys to arcades: http://bit.ly/2xNIFiZToys R Us: http://bbc.in/2fgRwGBCartridges are coming back: http://bit.ly/2yLmgEl

We talk about classics like Zool and the Lotus series with Gremlin founder Ian Stewart!Urbanscan website: http://www.urbanscan.co.uk/Win Play Expo Manchester weekend passes: http://bit.ly/2jQHBclEmail us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Graham Thompson, Brenda Stones, Damian Page, Dan RyanOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Super Play is back for one issue: http://bit.ly/2xVOyL4NES mini is coming back: http://bit.ly/2xyJbVh Spectrum 35 event: http://bit.ly/2yv8ANK Klystrack: http://bit.ly/2xjTWuS

We're joined by Ian Livingtone CBE to talk Tomb Raider, founding Games Workshop and Fighting Fantasy.Ian Livingstone Twitter: https://twitter.com/ian_livingstoneEmail us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Stephan Ricken, Clive Glazebrook, Steve Engledow, Benny Damsgaard NielsenOur website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Resident evil Mega Drive: http://bit.ly/2f0iGNVAmiga sells for £16k: http://ebay.eu/2xEWaFF 5 Games that should be remade: http://bit.ly/2x2rptBFootball manager exhibition at NVA: http://bit.ly/2x7G85LUse Atari Jaguar controler on PC: http://bit.ly/2wvjuka

We talk about the rebirth of the legendary Thalamus with Andy Roberts, and an inside look at some classic Commodore 64 magazines. Thalamus Digital: http://www.thalamusdigital.co.uk/ Email us: [email protected] Thanks to our amazing donators this week: Alan Bennett, Christopher Zaremba, Lauri Turjansalo, Greg Gaughan Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohouruk Show notes: Mario is no longer a plumber: http://bit.ly/2eVum5c Atari Retro: http://bit.ly/2xRtFkd New Street Fighter II cartidge:http://bit.ly/2vuvZRA Guardian Gaming with Violet Berlin: http://bit.ly/2eLeOQM

We're joined by François Lionet, the man behind the legendary game creation tools STOS and AMOS! The history, highs and lows and his plans for a 21st century update of AMOS. Friend UP: http://friendup.cloud Click Team: http://www.clickteam.com/Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Simon Pilgrim, Northeast Horizons, Warren Jenkins, Colin Walker Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Rarest Sega 32X game re-released: http://bit.ly/2vQwDUZ Retro publisher Thalamus are back: http://bit.ly/2epZWHj Bubsy 3D WTF: http://bit.ly/2ev5CUsSNES Classic UI and menus revealed: http://bit.ly/2gvgMZM

The story behind one of the most controversial games ever, Vince Desi gives us an inside look at Postal.Running With Scissors website: http://runningwithscissors.com/Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: James Weiner, Carl Parkes, Mathew Martin, Raymond Montalban Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Tempest 4000: http://bit.ly/2vuFyLyAtari Jag Emulator: http://bit.ly/2xi354vKitKat getting sued by Atari: http://bit.ly/2v7QPkADespacito as an 80s computer game track: http://bit.ly/2wungyxThe Supa Retron HD. Snes mini killer?: http://bit.ly/2w3EKk9

We get the inside story on a true arcade classic - the legendary Q*bert from the man behind it, Warren Davis.Email us: [email protected] to our amazing donators this week: Holy Cheever Church Records, Stelios Kalogreadeas, Konstantinos Daskalakis, Darren Coles Our website: http://theretrohour.com Our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/retrohourukShow notes: Sonic Mania released: http://bit.ly/2uOzGRFSonic Mania Animated Opening on SEGA CD https://youtu.be/MNLu7a-9yE8Half of Payphones being decommisioned: http://bit.ly/2uHk3vvNext Gen N64 controller: http://kck.st/2fReh3I