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457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

Update: 2024-11-29
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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



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Jaguar comes to iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/597vdbsv

Sonic 3 the movie on Genesis cart: https://tinyurl.com/yvnh8wht

Real-life Pac-Man: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xvkna

Codename Iceman fan hack: https://tinyurl.com/bdd45nrd




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457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

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