430: Magic Carpet, Fun School & Theme Park with Mark Healey - The Retro Hour EP430

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 like Theme Park and Dungeon Keeper, Mark shares the stories and inspirations behind his work. Hear about his experiences with industry giants like the Darling brothers and Peter Molyneux, his innovative approach to educational games with Fun School, and the creation of his own studio, Media Molecule.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:37 - Mark Healey Interview

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Show notes

Mario Maker 64: https://tinyurl.com/mrxyhtrw
Cronela's Mansion: https://tinyurl.com/3tv6xaj5
The Glass Staircase PS2 Horror: https://tinyurl.com/t8y32zmb
Hack NES Tetris from inside the game: https://tinyurl.com/3svec93w
Play with classic Mac OS's in your browser: https://infinitemac.org/

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