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episode 406: Developing for the Atari Jaguar and The Love of Lisp - The Retro Hour EP406
We chat with the fascinating Conrad Barski, creator of "FlipOut!" for the Atari Jaguar. He discusses the game's development, reflecting on the Jaguar's unique hardware and the creative challenges he faced.
episode 405: Shaping the Sounds of Fallout and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - The Retro Hour EP405
We chat with Douglas Rapport who shaped the sound of classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
episode 404: Celebrating 90's Gaming & Computer Magazines - The Retro Hour EP404
Re-live the days of classic computer and video game magazines and cover disks
episode 403: TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Video Games - The Retro Hour EP403
We dive into the history of horror games with Dan Richardson, the producer of TerrorBytes
episode 402: The Italian Amiga Demo Scene & Darkage Software - The Retro Hour EP402
In week's show, dive deep into the 1990s Italian Amiga scene with Paolo D'Urso
episode 401: Classic LucasArts Adventures: The SCUMM Engine's Development Pt 2 - The Retro Hour EP401
In part two of our epic interview with the SCUMM Engine's co-creator Aric Wilmunder, we venture further into its evolution through the lens of iconic titles
episode 400: The SCUMM Engine: From Maniac Mansion to Monkey Island - The Retro Hour EP400
It's our 400th episode! In the first of an epic two-part interview, we chat with Aric Wilmunder, the co-creator of the legendary SCUMM Engine, which enabled some of the best adventure games of all time, including Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Loom.
episode 399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399
We're joined by BAFTA-nominated composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza. From his early days of falling in love with the Commodore 64's SID chip to lending his audio magic to legendary games like TimeSplitters, Crysis, and Team Sonic Racing, Ross has crafted audio experiences that resonate with gamers worldwide. In this episode, we unravel Ross's journey, explore his inspirations, and get a glimpse into the magic that brings video games to life.
episode 398: Super Play: The British SNES Magazine with a Japanese Twist - The Retro Hour EP398
In this episode, we chat with artist Wil Overton, famed for his manga-style covers on Super Play magazine in the early '90s. Wil's journey led him from N64 Magazine, where his Perfect Dark cover caught the eye of Rare, to working at the esteemed gaming company itself.
episode 397: Obsidian & Rocket Science Games with Matthew Fassberg - The Retro Hour EP397
We explore the classic adventure Obsidian, a 1997 masterpiece believed by its ardent fans to be as monumental as Myst.