442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442
This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted ...
16 Aug 20241h 19min
441: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers - The Retro Hour EP441
This week on the podcast, we chat with John Szczepaniak, author of ‘The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers.’ John shares his journey documenting previously untold these stories, interviewing l...
8 Aug 20241h 24min
440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440
This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "...
1 Aug 20241h 24min
439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439
In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWA...
26 Jul 20241h 36min
438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438
This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands. Learn about the unique features and challen...
18 Jul 20241h 27min
437: From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr
This week we sit down with industry legends Mark Webley and Gary Carr! From Gary's start at Palace Software working on the classic Barbarian, to Mark's entry into Bullfrog, working on classics like Sy...
12 Jul 20241h 43min
436: From Bedroom Coders to AAA Games: Paul Driscoll on the Amiga Era - The Retro Hour EP436
This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster, author, and huge Amiga fan, Paul Driscoll, AKA The Drisk. Paul is the host of the RGDS podcast and the author of several incredible free books on retro gami...
5 Jul 20241h 39min
435: Dragon's Lair to Disney: The Journey of Darlene Lacey - The Retro Hour EP434
This week, we chat to Darlene Lacey, a trailblazer in game design and narrative development. Starting with her early experiences in arcades and her passion for story writing, Darlene shares her fascin...
28 Jun 20241h 33min
