334: The Commodore Amiga 500 Story - The Retro Hour EP334

334: The Commodore Amiga 500 Story - The Retro Hour EP334

We catch up with documentary makers Ant & Nic Caulfield to chat about their latest project, dedicated to the history of the Amiga 500. What made it so special? Did piracy help or harm the machine and lots of our memories in this very nostalgic episode.

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Show notes:

Atari 50th anniversary collection: https://bit.ly/3PgDuA5
Our chat with Nolan Bushnell: https://bit.ly/3RgjzTF
The Simpsons Hit and Run fan remake is open world: https://bit.ly/3ypyoL5
Ron Gilbert stops giving Monkey Island updates after fan backlash: https://bit.ly/3alza3M
Metal Slug for Mega Drive and Atari ST: https://bit.ly/3ysF1fq
Game Cube Pico Mod Chip: https://youtu.be/qwL4ZSa0xMo

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458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

We have a long overdue catch up with video game music legend Allister Brimble to discuss his illustrious career, from his early days composing for the Amiga to his recent work on the officially endors...

6 Joulu 20241h 39min

457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Stephens, the legendary developer behind the Mega Drive cult classic Comix Zone. Adrian takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting with ear...

29 Marras 20241h 30min

456: Scala: The Amiga’s Multimedia Marvel with Jon Bøhmer - The Retro Hour EP456

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

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

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

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

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

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

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