444: Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444
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 ...
29 Elo 20241h 19min
443: Waterworld: Peter Scott on the Cancelled 3DO Game at Software Creations - The Retro Hour EP443
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 t...
23 Elo 20241h 35min
442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442
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 ...
16 Elo 20241h 19min
441: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers - The Retro Hour EP441
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 l...
8 Elo 20241h 24min
440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440
This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "...
1 Elo 20241h 24min
439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439
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 DWA...
26 Heinä 20241h 36min
438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438
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 challen...
18 Heinä 20241h 27min
437: From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr
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 Sy...
12 Heinä 20241h 43min
