The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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.com 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: Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452: http://bit.ly/3Df8jnW Inside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411: https://bit.ly/3ZUWmgg Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457: https://bit.ly/4g9CJGX Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425: https://bit.ly/4g7razQ Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444: https://bit.ly/4gaUMfD Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453: https://bit.ly/3ZOfcp8 Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416: https://bit.ly/3DbnAWJ Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431: https://bit.ly/3VDioBD Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439: https://bit.ly/41rXoBr Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440: https://bit.ly/4ix4w5z From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr: https://bit.ly/3VExjLD Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450: https://bit.ly/49Cnhk3 The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419: https://bit.ly/4ixSI32 Dragon's Lair to Disney: The Journey of Darlene Lacey - The Retro Hour EP434: https://bit.ly/3DeX4Mp Burnout 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 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 Get 4 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro 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: Build NES Games with GB Studio Hack: https://tinyurl.com/5ftwckcf Sega Shuts Down the Super Sega FPGA Project: https://tinyurl.com/4t649exk Kirito: A YouTuber Beat ’Em Up for the Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47kmzy9u Victory Heat Rally Coming to Switch: https://tinyurl.com/53stjmvb Sony Leadership Initially Dismissed the PS1: https://tinyurl.com/467tdm5z

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 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 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: Jaguar comes to iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/597vdbsv Sonic 3 the movie on Genesis cart: https://tinyurl.com/yvnh8wht Real-life Pac-Man: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xvkna Codename Iceman fan hack: https://tinyurl.com/bdd45nrd

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 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 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: More lost Sega Channel games found: https://tinyurl.com/59ys9sdr Battle Chest remaster, and Warcraft 1 and 2 remasters: https://youtu.be/ryZ2jiW95qo GOG launches preservation program: https://tinyurl.com/y68xetee Wings of Death for Jaguar: https://tinyurl.com/mmx9k4z7 Epic don’t mind you pirating Unreal: https://tinyurl.com/mvavsppd

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 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 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: Analogue 3D: https://tinyurl.com/5277bbe3 SpeedBall Reboot: https://tinyurl.com/4bsywekv Fable Demake: https://tinyurl.com/3a9t982v New Mega Drive Evercade Cart: https://tinyurl.com/2s3enynr Atari 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 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 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: Worms DC Update: https://tinyurl.com/25m2jk3z NES Hub: https://tinyurl.com/4a33e4s2 Green Day on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/5yt6fa83 Tetris 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 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 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: Bleem is back: https://tinyurl.com/yc7cttry Fake PS1 discs flood the market: https://tinyurl.com/csueseuz BBC found in dump ends up in museum: https://tinyurl.com/2xs8c95s Atom Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ydbw6fcw Unreal 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/3pk2fr8a Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:44 - Mark Cale System 3 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 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: AI powered light gun: https://tinyurl.com/p84r4m7k Rocky Horror the game: https://youtu.be/M4ORgvYXHxM Game Boy Advance Cube Prototype: https://tinyurl.com/yc4n7538 Lethal Wedding: https://tinyurl.com/25x7786c Retro 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/videos Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  46:33 - Jason Bradbury 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 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: PS5 PS1 version: https://tinyurl.com/2p9wn5ds Sega Saturn Slim: https://tinyurl.com/uxc6hswz DID is back: https://tinyurl.com/yskpve37 Sega are hiring an official archivist: https://tinyurl.com/23hcw2bz Top 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 Panel 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: Sonic Ultra Saturn: Fan-made 2D Sonic game: https://tinyurl.com/45dufpkt C64 Games on YouTube: Transmitting games at 30 bits per second: https://tinyurl.com/ysxs7cpx PS2 Gold Mine: Rare game drops in value: https://tinyurl.com/2xxzjexy Jason Bradbury Film: Retro gamers vs AI: https://tinyurl.com/5n98b649 Spelunky 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_AchSpxwyrg Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:59 - Metal Jesus 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: Croc is back: https://youtu.be/dQ2lPC8Hu-0 Dreamconn S controller: https://tinyurl.com/4etsp2xs Mech boomer shooter: https://tinyurl.com/msf2vfsu EmuDeck retro emulation box: https://tinyurl.com/3pzzrx6k Restless 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 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 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: The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/y97brnzv Sonic CD ported to Mega Drive: https://youtu.be/uXDfIk3h-8g Computer Café archived: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sxrzj King's Quest VI demake: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p4hkk Retro-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/3t5nkzdv 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  37:49 - Kim Justice 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 Our 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/yyudvvt4 Landstalker builder: https://tinyurl.com/3vrv6hu3 WordStar archives: https://tinyurl.com/4znud26u Thumby Color: https://tinyurl.com/2v892avh New 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 Interview The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers/dp/0992926025 Buy The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/ Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com 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 Our 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/558tr4wv Nintendo’s Gashapon toys can be used as controller replacement parts: https://tinyurl.com/3ptxra8t Access the bad ending on Streets of Rage on one player: https://tinyurl.com/4d3ujn48 Lemmings arcade recreated: https://tinyurl.com/4frcvx5p Hoonigans 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/B006BAW3N0 Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 34:12 - Andy Hertzfeld 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 Our 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_5wE Play Mega Drive on a VMU: https://tinyurl.com/47xyr6pt Clone of the 1984 Apple Macintosh Plus: https://tinyurl.com/k6pdfvh5 Hayato's Journey: https://tinyurl.com/28b8vtd5