421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421

421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421

We chat with industry legend Sheri Graner Ray, tracing her journey from her early days at Origin Systems, where she shaped the fantastical realms of Ultima, to her pioneering role at Her Interactive in creating the first-ever CD-ROM titles aimed at females, along with the challenges that entailed. Beyond her technical achievements, we delve into her passionate advocacy for gender inclusivity within gaming, inspiring women both as players and industry professionals.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
32:30 - Sheri Graner Ray Interview

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Show notes:

Archer Maclean's Atari Arcade Experiments Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/ywwe29wj
New Saturn-Style Parking Garage Racer Looks Ridiculously Fun: https://tinyurl.com/39yr9v9y
Mirror Your PC Screen to a CRT with MiSTerCast: https://tinyurl.com/3vruhrhm
Duck Hunt Gets an Enhanced Remake for the Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/4hwczef6
Atari Returns to the Arcade with Its Recharged Series: https://tinyurl.com/2cpfctn8

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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

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

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