DiscoverThe Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458
458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

Update: 2024-12-06
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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. 



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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 

44:27 - Allister Brimble Interview



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Build NES Games with GB Studio Hack: https://tinyurl.com/5ftwckcf

Sega Shuts Down the Super Sega FPGA Project: https://tinyurl.com/4t649exk

Kirito: A YouTuber Beat ’Em Up for the Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/47kmzy9u

Victory Heat Rally Coming to Switch: https://tinyurl.com/53stjmvb

Sony Leadership Initially Dismissed the PS1: https://tinyurl.com/467tdm5z




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458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

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