390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390

390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390

Remember the joy of opening a game case and finding a detailed manual inside? Sadly, many modern games have left this cherished tradition behind. But thanks to passionate enthusiasts like our guest Rowan Fox-Noble, gamers can once again experience the tactile pleasure of flipping through a beautifully designed game manual. We discuss the labour of love that goes into recreating these nostalgic treasures.

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Show Notes:

Teletext Worms on Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/bd76c7vf
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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...

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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

450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450

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

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

448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448

448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448

This week, we catch up with Jason Bradbury, long-time host of The Gadget Show and self-confessed retro tech lover. We reflect on 20 years of The Gadget Show and how the industry has changed in that ti...

26 Syys 20241h 47min

447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447

447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447

This week, we catch up with one of the most influential video game music composers of all time, Chris Huelsbeck! Chris takes us back to his early days with the Commodore 64 and Amiga, his groundbreaki...

19 Syys 20241h 35min

446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution  - The Retro Hour EP445

446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution - The Retro Hour EP445

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...

13 Syys 20241h 43min

445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445

445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445

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, reminisci...

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