393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393
We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' ...
31 Aug 20231h 30min
392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392
We chat to the legendary Chris Hinsley, one of the lead programmers at Mikro-Gen, a pioneering software house in the 1980s that produced games such as Pyjamarama, Everyone’s a Wally, and Equinox. Chri...
24 Aug 20231h 34min
391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391
This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a ...
17 Aug 20231h 28min
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 Ro...
11 Aug 20231h 37min
389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael Rubinelli
This week, we take a deep dive into the illustrious career of gaming industry veteran, Michael Rubinelli. From his early days as a producer at Electronic Arts to his influential roles at THQ, Midway G...
3 Aug 20231h 31min
388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388
This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast. Not only are they breathing new life into legendary gam...
28 Jul 20231h 24min
387: Cyberia: Revisiting The Cyber Cafe with Eva Pascoe - The Retro Hour EP387
We chat with Eva Pascoe, co-founder of Cyberia, Britain's first internet cafe. We explore the birth of Cyberia, a 1994 innovation that transformed the digital world. Cyberia wasn't just a tech hub; it...
20 Jul 20231h 33min
386: Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386
On this week's podcast, we chat with Jeremy Blaustein, an American translator and voice director known for his work in localising Japanese media into English. With notable contributions to games like ...
14 Jul 20231h 23min
