The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

In this episode, we chat with Matthew Fassberg, producer from Rocket Science Games, a groundbreaking venture blending Hollywood production values with top-tier game design. We explore the classic adventure Obsidian, a 1997 masterpiece believed by its ardent fans to be as monumental as Myst. Obsidian on Zoom Platform: https://www.zoom-platform.com/product/obsidianContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories32:08 - Matthew Fassberg InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap 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: Pete Clark and RichardWe 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:Tomb Raider Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/5xchh2tnNew Giana Sisters C64 Game: https://tinyurl.com/3brx5bcbF-Zero 99: https://tinyurl.com/5xyepsuzMicroDrive Replacement: https://tinyurl.com/jzn79rht32 Player AVP: https://tinyurl.com/5c3xwr66

We chat with Richie Shoemaker, the former deputy editor of the iconic PC gaming magazine, PC Zone. Delving into the magazine's rich history, Richie shares behind-the-scenes tales from its heyday and offers insights into its influential role in shaping the PC gaming landscape. We also touch upon the early days of renowned writer and 'Black Mirror' creator, Charlie Brooker, who once graced the pages of PC Zone with his witty and incisive commentary. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories35:22 - PC Zone InterviewPC Zone Lives: https://pczone.substack.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe 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:Metal Gear Ported to Mega Drive:  https://tinyurl.com/mrybvxmzSalvaging CD-i Zelda Games: https://tinyurl.com/5echkewwRockstar Pirates Its Own Game: https://tinyurl.com/44c368r4How to Play Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 in Browser: https://tinyurl.com/2jc8x6am

We catch up with Rare's Paul Machacek to share the story of Stop ‘n’ Swop, a cancelled feature which aimed to allow elements in one game to unlock features in another, giving players a unique interconnected experience. Despite its ambitious scope that would have spanned across six Rare titles, the feature remained shrouded in mystery for years. We get the full story of one of gaming's most intriguing legends.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories45:45 - Paul Machacek InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Passione Amiga Day: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:Atari buys Atari Age: https://tinyurl.com/47yj2c69Build your own Xbox 360: https://tinyurl.com/3zuvr5hkNew Wii U homebrew servers: https://pretendo.network/Triple Jump NES: https://tinyurl.com/5h2uwzraPortal de-Make for N64: https://tinyurl.com/3kedanpf

This week, we dive into the enduring legacy of the Commodore 64, the iconic home computer that revolutionised personal computing. We chat with Jeff Schaap, the creator of "I Adore My 64," a new documentary that pays homage to this technological marvel, the passionate global community that keeps its spirit alive, and a real heartfelt tribute to a machine that was truly ahead of its time. Support "I Adore My 64": https://tinyurl.com/5n6dwkydPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroThanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Mark Hill, RamonWe 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Passione Amiga Day: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:New Vectrex Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ynkch9m2Rugrats Adventure in Gameland: https://tinyurl.com/2p8uhj9kSuper A'Can on eBay: https://tinyurl.com/3cup97jx  https://youtu.be/Ycy861t9m_A?si=9O0LA5dXIYKd3VltDIY Retro CRT Cable TV Channel: https://youtu.be/luxFdsAkG80?si=vpEOR1ijVfpaGeMDDemon Claw Game Release: https://tinyurl.com/3n38mh97

We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' to 'Donkey Kong Country'. Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTry Notion AI for free - Work faster. Write better. Think bigger: https://notion.com/retroThanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Giro-lamo Castaldo, Håkon Puntervold, Daniel LouksWe 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Passione Amiga Day: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:Microsoft to Close Xbox 360 Store: https://tinyurl.com/4yx88fymBroken Sword is Back: https://tinyurl.com/4pewmpbdTime Crisis Deluxe: https://tinyurl.com/yhpkb3mkStunt Car Racer for Commodore Plus/4: https://tinyurl.com/4z4w5judGeekyFab Announces USB-C Adapter For Sega Saturn 3D Control Pad:Run Linux on Commodore 64: https://tinyurl.com/4ayrjux5

We chat to the legendary Chris Hinsley, one of the lead programmers at Mikro-Gen, a pioneering software house in the 1980s that produced games such as Pyjamarama, Everyone’s a Wally, and Equinox. Chris shared his memories of Mikro-Gen and his time on the groundbreaking TaOS, which almost became the next operating system for the Amiga.ChrysaLisp:  https://github.com/vygr/ChrysaLispPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Steve Q, Michal KlimekWe 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Passione Amiga Day: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:The Return of the Atari 2600: https://tinyurl.com/ykjhb56rTurok 3 Remaster in the Works: https://tinyurl.com/yrdtjuxtStar Wars: Dark Forces Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/4jxthddmThe 7th Guest VR: https://youtu.be/OQt0EPl3kT0?si=FDdtucoLf5IFEgDVDuckTales Ported to the SNES: https://tinyurl.com/4jmxjssr

This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a masterclass in evolution and innovation. Discover the stories behind unpublished gems like "Evolver", the artistic collaboration with H.R. Giger, and the  creation of the expansive True Crime series. Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourThanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Glen Milford, Dustin MattesonWe 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/Passione Amiga Day: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:Quake 2 Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/49btewz8Retro Receivers for PS5 Controllers on PS1/2: https://tinyurl.com/8n9f49zhSelf-aware Lara Croft Plays Tomb Raider: https://youtu.be/0wTf_bbkW2UTwin Peaks: The PS1 Game: https://tinyurl.com/4juh3cxp

The podcast discusses the decline of physical video game manuals and the efforts to revive them. They also cover topics such as teletext on the Amiga, the possibility of a canceled Sonic game being released, and the evolution of computer manuals. Additionally, they talk about the trend of creating homemade video game manuals and covers, and the community response towards their work.

This week, we take a deep dive into the illustrious career of gaming industry veteran, Michael Rubinelli. From his early days as a producer at Electronic Arts to his influential roles at THQ, Midway Games, and Capcom, working on classics like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, the John Madden series and GTA III. Wave Game Studios: https://www.wavegamestudios.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap 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: Scott Gomersall,  Glen MilfordWe 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.htmlShow notes:Evercade Reveals New Titles: https://tinyurl.com/ym83w7a98BitDo Unveils NES Style Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/ydyktnt2Classic Pokemon Games Ported to the SNES: https://youtu.be/e8SKOCk1FJgVintage Apple Trainers on Sale for $50K: https://tinyurl.com/yvmrkrdaFootage of Cancelled Mega Drive Indiana Jones Game Appears Online: https://tinyurl.com/29yekzkb  

This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast. Not only are they breathing new life into legendary games like Postal through porting, but they're also making waves with their innovative titles. Among these is Driving Strikers, a Rocket League-inspired game that marks the first Dreamcast game to support online play in over two decades. We'll also delve into Shadow Gangs, a beat 'em up game that draws inspiration from the classic Streets of Rage. Wave Game Studios: https://www.wavegamestudios.com/Please 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/theretrohourUpcoming events we'll be at:Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.htmlShow notes:Space Invaders World Defense: https://tinyurl.com/2pwadkneHalf-Life 2 LEGO Edition: https://tinyurl.com/5d44k6s7Atari Launches Reproduction Arcade PCBs: https://tinyurl.com/yvt6n3e5New PS1/PS2 Memory Card: https://tinyurl.com/mrynkct7MegaVision Software: https://www.megavision-software.com/