432: Finders Keepers to Stormbringer: The Magic Knight Story With David Jones - The Retro Hour EP432
This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-...
6 Jun 20241h 31min
431: Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431
We sit down with Paul Hartnoll of the legendary electronic duo Orbital. Paul takes us on a nostalgic journey, sharing his first gaming experiences and the early home systems that sparked his passion f...
30 Mai 20241h 38min
430: Magic Carpet, Fun School & Theme Park with Mark Healey - The Retro Hour EP430
This week, we're joined by legendary game designer and artist Mark Healey. From his early days with a Commodore 64, working on the classic KGB Super Spy, to his pivotal role in iconic Bullfrog titles ...
23 Mai 20241h 43min
429: The Sims and Myst: Bringing Emotion To Games - The Retro Hour EP429
This week on the podcast, we sit down with the pioneering game designer Nicole Lazzaro, renowned for her work on iconic titles like The Sims, Myst, and Diner Dash. From playing Colossal Cave Adventure...
17 Mai 20241h 29min
428: Burnout 1&2 to Sonic Rivals with Joe Bonar - The Retro Hour EP428
We catch up with the legendary Joe Bonar as he discusses his journey from the early days of the GameCube to developing on quirky systems like the Nokia N-Gage. Joe gives us an insider’s look into the ...
10 Mai 20241h 35min
427: Williams Electronics and Designing The Amiga with Sam Dicker - The Retro Hour EP427
This week, we're joined by Sam Dicker, a pioneer who helped shape the sound and fury of iconic games like Defender and Sinistar. We explore his time at Williams Electronics and joining the early Amiga...
3 Mai 20241h 25min
426: Amstrad CPC with Roland Perry Pt 2: The Sinclair Takeover, Expanding the Range - The Retro Hour EP426
We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry. This episode dives into the Sinclair acquisition, the transformation of Amstrad after incorporat...
25 Apr 20241h 18min
425: Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425
Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-...
19 Apr 20241h 28min
