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 Nov 20241h 34min
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 Okt 20241h 34min
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 Okt 20241h 19min
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 Okt 20241h 41min
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 Okt 20241h 46min
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 Sep 20241h 47min
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 Sep 20241h 35min
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 Sep 20241h 43min
