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
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
