The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

This week, we bring you an all star panel with legends from Rare Ltd and Core Design! Hear first-hand accounts from Heather Stevens, Kev Bayliss, Chris Marlow, and Paul Machacek as they reveal how the industry transitioned from 2D to 3D graphics and worlds in the mid 90s, resulting in classics like Tomb Raider and Golden Eye 007 for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Discover how they tackled challenges, learned new skills, and designed unforgettable worlds that set the stage for the future of gaming.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:52 - Rare & Core Design Panel 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/retrohour 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: Dreamcast 25 merchandise: https://tinyurl.com/5n9369vn Duke Nukem 3D on Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/yce65djc  Golden Axe Debug Menu Found 29 Years Later: https://tinyurl.com/2xr5hmce The Last Job PS2 Game Found: https://tinyurl.com/3jkut5p4 PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/mv7rbmfd

We catch up with Jason Lindsey, better known as 'Metal Jesus Rocks' – a YouTube sensation and former Sierra On-Line employee. We hear about his recent reunion with the legendary Sierra team, reminiscing about the glory days of one of the most iconic companies in PC gaming history. Jason shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Sierra, from wild office parties to the transition from accounting to game testing, and his passion for big-box PC games. Plus, we get the inside scoop on his memorable retro road trips, favourite game room treasures, and what's next for his channel as it nears a million subscribers!MetalJesusRocks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFymXY4eFCo_AchSpxwyrgContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:59 - Metal Jesus InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroWe 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:Croc is back: https://youtu.be/dQ2lPC8Hu-0Dreamconn S controller: https://tinyurl.com/4etsp2xsMech boomer shooter: https://tinyurl.com/msf2vfsuEmuDeck retro emulation box: https://tinyurl.com/3pzzrx6kRestless Anima: https://tinyurl.com/bdder4fw

This week, we’re honoured to be joined by the legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, the musical genius behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time including Street Fighter II, and the enchanting melodies of Kingdom Hearts.  We explore her incredible career and the creative process behind these timeless scores.  Recorded live at RetroMessa in Norway. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:31 - Yoko Shimomura InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comTake 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:The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/y97brnzvSonic CD ported to Mega Drive: https://youtu.be/uXDfIk3h-8gComputer Café archived: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sxrzjKing's Quest VI demake: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p4hkkRetro-Bit Sega Saturn fighting stick: https://tinyurl.com/3s9483bw

In this episode, we sit down with the Peter Scott, a developer who has left his mark on some of the most intriguing projects in gaming history. From his early days coding on the VIC-20 and BBC Micro to his groundbreaking work at TierTex and Psygnosis.  We hear the story behind the cancelled Waterworld game for the 3DO and PlayStation, and the impact of working on a game tied to such a polarising movie.  00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  47:41 - Pete Scott Interview 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 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: Atari 7800+ announced: https://tinyurl.com/4ksfr64r New Final Fight comic book: https://tinyurl.com/3833zsk3 Nintendo Museum Direct: https://tinyurl.com/4f6mz38k Console Wars sneakers: https://tinyurl.com/2p9zrm37 Masters of Albion: https://tinyurl.com/36dv99uv

This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted passion for the 80s arcade scene, which many argue was the golden age of gaming. In this episode, Kim takes us on a nostalgic journey through her new book, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of this ultimate 80s arcade tribute. Contents:Arcade Decades - 80s Edition - A Coffee Table Book: https://tinyurl.com/3t5nkzdv00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:49 - Kim Justice InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comCheck 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/theretrohourOur Upcoming Events:RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August: https://www.retromessa.no/Passione Amiga Day, Spoleto, Italy: https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:SNES Satellaview is back: https://tinyurl.com/yyudvvt4Landstalker builder: https://tinyurl.com/3vrv6hu3WordStar archives: https://tinyurl.com/4znud26uThumby Color: https://tinyurl.com/2v892avhNew retro Evil Dead and Halloween games: https://tinyurl.com/4zh3wazw

This week on the podcast, we chat with John Szczepaniak, author of ‘The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers.’ John shares his journey documenting previously untold these stories, interviewing legends like Ryuichi Nishizawa and Kouichi Yotsui. And some insights from developers behind classics like Streets of Rage 2, Illusion of Gaia, and Metal Gear Solid.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 32:47 - John Szczepaniak InterviewThe Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untold-History-Japanese-Game-Developers/dp/0992926025Buy The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroWe need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like tohelp us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please considersupporting 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.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourOur Upcoming Events:RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August:https://www.retromessa.no/ Passione Amiga Day, Spoleto, Italy:https://passioneamigaday.it/en/home/Show notes:Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 for Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/558tr4wvNintendo’s Gashapon toys can be used as controller replacement parts: https://tinyurl.com/3ptxra8tAccess the bad ending on Streets of Rage on one player: https://tinyurl.com/4d3ujn48Lemmings arcade recreated: https://tinyurl.com/4frcvx5pHoonigans for Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/bdfbhawr

Join Andy Hertzfeld, a pivotal innovator behind the original Apple Macintosh, as he shares captivating stories from early computing days. Discover the intriguing dynamics within the Macintosh team, the magnetic influence of Steve Jobs, and the behind-the-scenes antics of the iconic 1984 Super Bowl commercial. Hertzfeld also reflects on his journey post-Apple, including the ambitious vision at General Magic that anticipated today’s technologies. Dive into the thrilling history of personal computing and the battles fought for innovation!

In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWANGO to founding iconic companies like Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers, and Devolver Digital, Mike shares insider stories and reveals the secrets behind some of the most influential moments in gaming history.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories41:28 - Mike Wilson InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxWe 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:Sega Saturn online RPG 'playable' again: https://tinyurl.com/5yzay77vWindows 3.1 saves the day: https://tinyurl.com/etexadbbKawaii: https://tinyurl.com/ymnrtpfpHalo on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/wxhe256pTinyPod for Apple Watch: https://tinyurl.com/4ubjfm3n

This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands.  Learn about the unique features and challenges of maintaining and restoring vintage machines, including the day when a 6-meter truck delivered the world's largest PC-Games collection. Bart shares insights on recreating nostalgic experiences like LAN setups with MSN Messenger, the significance of the Dutch-designed Estatos computer, and the role of piracy in software preservation.HomeComputerMuseum: https://www.homecomputermuseum.nl/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories36:36 - Bart van den Akker InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxTake 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:CGNET GameCube: https://tinyurl.com/58rzn72nLost Dreamcast game emerges: https://tinyurl.com/7eamftshNetflix reimagined Minesweeper: https://tinyurl.com/3r2ce9xdThe first PC emulator arrives for iOS: https://tinyurl.com/57fz2kdt16-bit style Karate Kid game: https://tinyurl.com/ye29x445

This week we sit down with industry legends Mark Webley and Gary Carr! From Gary's start at Palace Software working on the classic Barbarian, to Mark's entry into Bullfrog, working on classics like Syndicate, Theme Park and Theme Hospital. Plus, how they continued this legacy with the making of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories36:16 - Mark Webley & Gary Carr InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/the-art-of-the-boxGet 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retroCheck 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:Sonic Mania ported to Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/46hk3rweDead Rising remaster: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t9473GameCube gets achievements: https://tinyurl.com/2u99k2ehSega Neptune game announced: https://tinyurl.com/2p9aauks