Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans. New episodes released every Friday!
http://theretrohour.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 23 days 13 hours 31 minutes
recommended podcasts
episode 386: Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386
We speak to the man who brought some of your favourite games to the English-speaking world!
episode 385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385
We chat with David L. Craddock and Richard Moss, the creators of 'First Person Shooter'
episode 384: Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384
This week, we're joined by gaming icon Tod Frye, known for the Atari 2600's Pac-Man and the Swordquest series. We explore Pac-Man's controversial development story, its effects on Atari, and delve into the innovative, ambitious Swordquest series and the mysterious missing treasures.
Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway...
episode 383: Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383
On this week's podcast, we journey into the heart of the classic strategy game, Age of Empires 2, with none other than its Lead Designer, Mark Terrano
episode 382: Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382
We delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems with Al's Geek Lab, the creator of the awesome YouTube series 'Back to the BBS'. We explore how BBSs laid the groundwork for today's Internet, the artistic flair of ANSI art, and the enduring allure of BBS games and mods and why the scene is thriving again today.
episode 381: Montezuma's Revenge with Rob Jaeger - The Retro Hour EP381
Join us for a deep dive into the iconic 1984 video game "Montezuma's Revenge" with its creator, Rob Jaeger. Delve into the mind of a then 16-year-old game designer and discover the untold stories of this gaming masterpiece, including features that didn't make it to the final cut.
episode 380: The Intellivision Amico with Slope's Game Room - The Retro Hour EP380
We have a long-overdue catch up with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slope's Game Room, including breaking down the ill-fated Intellivision Amico. Promising to bring back the classic brand, the Amico's repeated delays, leadership changes, and potential cancellation have left it shrouded in uncertainty...
episode 379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379
We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids back in the 90s. If you're a retro gaming enthusiast or an Arthur fan, you won't want to miss this nostalgic journey back to Elwood City's digital domain.
episode 378: Midway Magic and Strategic Simulations: Brian Lowe's Game-Changing Career - The Retro Hour EP378
We sit down with Brian Lowe, a veteran in the gaming industry, known for his work at Strategic Simulations and Midway.
episode 377: The Dreamcast Junkyard - The Retro Hour EP377
Born from a chance encounter with a low-priced Sega Dreamcast at video game shop, The Dreamcast Junkyard has grown from a personal blog into a thriving online community.