456: Scala: The Amiga’s Multimedia Marvel with Jon Bøhmer - The Retro Hour EP456
In this episode, we sit down with Jon Bøhmer, the visionary behind Scala, the groundbreaking multimedia software for the Commodore Amiga. Jon shares his early experiences with computers, the inspirati...
22 Marras 20241h 43min
455: Core Design: Chuck Rock, Rick Dangerous 2 and Mega CD Magic - The Retro Hour EP455
This week, we’re joined by Chris Long, a former programmer at Core Design, to uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the studio’s most iconic titles. From his early days creating the quirky Me...
15 Marras 20241h 33min
454: Blood: The Making of a 90s FPS Legend - The Retro Hour EP454
This week, we’re joined by Kevin Kilstrom formerly of Monolith Productions, the masterminds behind the iconic 90s horror FPS Blood. Kevin reveals how Blood pushed boundaries with its over-the-top gore...
8 Marras 20241h 38min
453: Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Blok, the co-owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Blast Galaxy and Europe’s largest arcade importer. Chris takes us on an incredible journey through his life a...
1 Marras 20241h 34min
452: Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452
This week we're joined by Tara Hernandez, former manager of Netscape Navigator development, as she takes us inside the legendary 90s browser wars. Tara shares her experiences working at the cutting ed...
24 Loka 20241h 34min
451: Soccer Kid: The Inside Story with Matt Furniss - The Retro Hour EP451
This week we chat with legendary composer and game designer Matt Furniss, delving into his role in creating football platformer Soccer Kid! Not only did Matt compose the game's unforgettable soundtrac...
18 Loka 20241h 19min
450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450
This week, we chat with the amazing Dan Cermak, whose remarkable career has spanned key roles at Strategic Simulations Inc., Westwood Studios, and Volition. Dan takes us through his early days as a se...
11 Loka 20241h 41min
449: System 3: The Last Ninja Story with Mark Cale - The Retro Hour EP449
This week, we’re honoured to welcome Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3, one of the longest-running British software houses. Mark takes us back to the early days of the UK gaming scene, revealing ...
4 Loka 20241h 46min
