385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385
Join us in this episode as we chat with David L. Craddock and Richard Moss, the creators of 'First Person Shooter', the ultimate documentary tracing the evolution of FPS games. We'll explore industry ...
7 Jul 20231h 33min
384: Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384
This week, we're joined by gaming icon Tod Frye, known for the Atari 2600's Pac-Man and the Swordquest series. We explore Pac-Man's controversial development story, its effects on Atari, and delve in...
30 Jun 20231h 30min
383: Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383
On this week's podcast, we journey into the heart of the classic strategy game, Age of Empires 2, with none other than its Lead Designer, Mark Terrano. Not stopping there, Mark also shares his unique ...
22 Jun 20231h 27min
382: Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382
We delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems with Al's Geek Lab, the creator of the awesome YouTube series 'Back to the BBS'. We explore how BBSs laid the groundwork for today's Inter...
15 Jun 20231h 33min
381: Montezuma's Revenge with Rob Jaeger - The Retro Hour EP381
Join us for a deep dive into the iconic 1984 video game "Montezuma's Revenge" with its creator, Rob Jaeger. Delve into the mind of a then 16-year-old game designer and discover the untold stories of t...
8 Jun 20231h 33min
380: The Intellivision Amico with Slope's Game Room - The Retro Hour EP380
We have a long-overdue catch up with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slope's Game Room, including breaking down the ill-fated Intellivision Amico. Promising to bring back the classic brand, the Amico's repeated ...
1 Jun 20231h 24min
379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379
We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids...
25 Mai 20231h 18min
378: Midway Magic and Strategic Simulations: Brian Lowe's Game-Changing Career - The Retro Hour EP378
We sit down with Brian Lowe, a veteran in the gaming industry, known for his work at Strategic Simulations and Midway. We explore his early gaming experiences, his shift from testing to production, an...
19 Mai 20231h 18min
