The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry.  This episode dives into the Sinclair acquisition, the transformation of Amstrad after incorporating the Spectrum, the expansion of the CPC line into high-end models, and a peek at some intriguing unreleased prototypes.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories42:36 - Roland Perry InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Infogrames revival announced: https://tinyurl.com/mtvjj6arGame Boy as FM Radio with new cart: https://tinyurl.com/y7xauz4tSwitch Arcade Racing Dock revealed: https://tinyurl.com/3j9hcnrtDoom 64 coming to the Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/59zwawsfPhoenix launches on Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/mk635zy3

Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-be-missed episode, Roland takes us from his early days tinkering with electronics in school, through the founding of Ambit International, right up to his crucial role in steering the Amstrad CPC to success against heavyweights like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories45:20 - Roland Perry InterviewAmstrad Addict Magazine: https://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/amstrad-addict-magazinePlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Golden Axe TV Show: https://tinyurl.com/3abhf8srXbox Launch Dedicated Team to Backwards Compatibility: https://tinyurl.com/bdujbj55New Atari ST Racer: https://tinyurl.com/y5c6b8zrTomb Raider Coming to Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/hefukt8wControl Your Switch Using Your GBA: https://tinyurl.com/mwdkpa9r

This week, we have a virtual sit-down with Lee Jacobson, the creative force behind the cult classic dark adventure game 'Harvester' and the groundbreaking 'Command Adventures: Starship' and the B-movie style 1994 FPS 'The Fortress of Dr. Radiaki', sharing behind-the-scenes tales from the early days of FPS and adventure games.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:59 - Lee Jacobson Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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: Wii U connects to new servers no jailbreak: https://tinyurl.com/2a5fn96j Rare PS1 controller turned into handheld: https://tinyurl.com/5bsjmytr Prototype N64 cancelled game appears online: https://tinyurl.com/yc4erc7c CEX launches repair service for consoles including retro: https://tinyurl.com/4jm5ymk7 Ninja Action Shadow game: https://tinyurl.com/8u297mye

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Ken Levine, the mastermind behind Bioshock, to explore his gaming roots and creative journey. From his early fascination with electro-mechanical games to the immersive worlds of Ultima Underworld and Civilization, Ken unfolds the layers behind Bioshock's immersive narrative and art deco influences. We'll also peek into the development of his newest project, Judas, and its appeal to Bioshock fans. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories48:37 - Ken Levine InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Time Splitters Rewind seeks developers: https://tinyurl.com/ymwth8wyNew Amstrad fan game: Mighty Street Fighter: https://tinyurl.com/y57hdmadNES cartridge turned into a console: https://youtu.be/ON-vArvervACyber Mission: New Genesis/Mega Drive game: https://tinyurl.com/mw3su79dPO'ed Mightdive remaster revealed: https://tinyurl.com/382vp9hk

This week, Kate Fox, the Macintosh Librarian, dives into her passion for retro Apple technology. She shares how early educational experiences with Macs shaped her career and the creation of her engaging YouTube channel. The allure of NeXT computers and the fascinating world of third-party Mac clones spark lively discussion. Plus, Kate reveals her favorite classic games, essential maintenance tips for older Macs, and her exciting visions for future projects, ensuring listeners walk away with a fresh perspective on vintage tech!

We chat with industry legend Sheri Graner Ray, tracing her journey from her early days at Origin Systems, where she shaped the fantastical realms of Ultima, to her pioneering role at Her Interactive in creating the first-ever CD-ROM titles aimed at females, along with the challenges that entailed. Beyond her technical achievements, we delve into her passionate advocacy for gender inclusivity within gaming, inspiring women both as players and industry professionals.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories32:30 - Sheri Graner Ray InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Rodney Underkoffler, Andreas Wanda, Tiago Epifanio, James RandallWe 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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Archer Maclean's Atari Arcade Experiments Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/ywwe29wjNew Saturn-Style Parking Garage Racer Looks Ridiculously Fun: https://tinyurl.com/39yr9v9yMirror Your PC Screen to a CRT with MiSTerCast: https://tinyurl.com/3vruhrhmDuck Hunt Gets an Enhanced Remake for the Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/4hwczef6Atari Returns to the Arcade with Its Recharged Series: https://tinyurl.com/2cpfctn8

We catch up with Alastair Low of LowTek Games, as we explore how classic consoles like the NES and Dreamcast are getting a new lease on life. Alastair shares his journey from early gaming memories to developing the huge NES hit 'Flea' and the new sequel, the impact of NES Maker and the success of these retro projects. https://lowtek.games/Flea 2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flea-game/flea2-new-nes-gameContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories44:13 - Lowtek Games InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourBitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsThanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Rodney Underkoffler, Andreas Wanda, Tiago Epifanio, James RandallWe 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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Nintendo 64 VR: https://tinyurl.com/58hyjs35Lego Mario Kart: https://tinyurl.com/2m7na7kaPSP Go storage mod: https://tinyurl.com/35keatyaSega Bass Fishing for NES: https://tinyurl.com/y56upns7Great Giana Sisters for Commodore Plus/4: https://tinyurl.com/4bjv8kev

This week, we talk to Carl Malamud, heralded as "The Father of Internet Radio". We trace Carl's journey from the early buzz of bulletin board systems to setting up the first-ever Internet radio station back in 1992. Carl shares tales from the creation of his flagship show "Geek of The Week," where Internet legends like Tim Berners-Lee took the mic, to orchestrating the monumental Internet 1996 World Exposition, a digital World's Fair that connected millions globally.Internet Talk Radio Archives: https://archive.org/details/RT-FMPublic.Resource.Org: https://public.resource.org/Bangalore Literature Festival: https://archive.org/details/bangalore.literature.festival.2023Internet Talk Radio on Computer Chronicles: https://youtu.be/U_o8gerare0?si=IciilvN84v4DpYqY&t=1027 Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories49:05 - Carl Malamud InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Amstrad's Return Under Lord Alan Sugar: https://tinyurl.com/2kerma83Atari 2600 Movie Experience: https://tinyurl.com/2vna892pIndie Game Thunder Helix Pays Homage to Classics: https://tinyurl.com/2s4jdjz6Jeff Minter's Interactive Documentary Preview: https://tinyurl.com/4wxrrybmUnearthed Time Splitters 4 Prototype: https://tinyurl.com/3ustfvwh

This week we're joined by the awesome John Riggs, renowned for his YouTube channel and contributions to the NES and indie gaming scenes. John walks us through his earliest gaming memories, his arcade roots, and his journey into the heart of YouTube. From collaborating with Metal Jesus Rocks to the therapeutic joys of 'Open Cart Surgery'. John also shares insights into his game development adventures, from ROM hacks to indie successes, and his love of vintage breakfast cereal. John Riggs: https://linktr.ee/johnriggsContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories40:55 - John Riggs InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Flipper Zero Gameboy Adaptor: https://tinyurl.com/mv3d78jf Return of Physical Media: https://tinyurl.com/3j2emtnmVirtual Boy Emulator for the 3DS: https://tinyurl.com/4wj6ytc4 Age of Empires 2 Still Getting DLC: https://tinyurl.com/38mxwtps Official Doom Port to a Lawnmower: https://tinyurl.com/3dd5zps2

Dive into a fascinating journey with Ali Motisi, the mastermind behind 'Full Void' and the founder of Out of the Bit, as we explore the captivating world where retro meets modern. Discover how Commodore Amigas are being used to craft stunning graphics and soundscapes for today's gaming giants like PlayStation 5 and Xbox. From the formation of Out of the Bit to the groundbreaking creation of 'Full Void', Ali shares insider details on the unique blend of old-school inspirations and cutting-edge technology. Out of The Bit: https://www.outofthebit.com/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories42:29 - Out of The Bit InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Seb, Justin “Jutman” Hickman, Rodney UnderkofflerWe 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/retrohourGet your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKdJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notes:Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Remaster: http://tinyurl.com/yeytp835New Xbox Exploit: Hacks Your Console with Just a Memory Card: http://tinyurl.com/4kubduyuEvercade Gets Its First 64-bit Title: Glover: http://tinyurl.com/4w7amudnJeff Minter's Akka Arrh Comes to PSVR2: http://tinyurl.com/3f7m4eewCollector Finds Rare Philips CD-i Hotel Mario Prototype in Goodwill: http://tinyurl.com/2eck6aj3