The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

In this fascinating episode, we chat with Ed Magnin. From his first encounter with video games to pioneering developments on the Apple II, Ed shares his unique insights and experiences. We explore the early days of online services in 1979, his involvement with iconic companies like Cinemaware and MicroProse, and the intricacies of porting games across platforms like the Amiga, Apple II, and GameBoy. Ed's passion for 1950s sci-fi and its influence on his work, the dynamic culture at Cinemaware, and his journey through the evolving gaming landscape from the SNES to mobile gaming are all on the table. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 38:34 - Ed Magnin Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Atari 50 gets free updates: https://tinyurl.com/2t6p2x2t Turok 3 is remastered: https://tinyurl.com/587t2f5d Cyborg force comes to neo geo, dreamcast, and PSP: https://tinyurl.com/mwpdv4sf SEGA Partners With Anicorn To Launch $800 Mega Drive/Genesis Watches: https://tinyurl.com/3cv23rfh A new Commodore console?: https://tinyurl.com/yc6a8svb

8 Des 20231h 39min

We chat with the fascinating Conrad Barski, creator of "FlipOut!" for the Atari Jaguar. He discusses the game's development, reflecting on the Jaguar's unique hardware and the creative challenges he faced. He also delves into his work on the unreleased "Dante's Inferno," his love for Lisp programming, and his current projects like the Lisperati1000, an Amstrad inspired computer and developing for the Playdate console.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:23 - Conrad Barski Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Try Notion AI for free - Work faster. Write better. Think bigger: https://notion.com/retro We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Virtua fighter 3 gets online mode after 25 years: https://tinyurl.com/45cv3fr2 Virtua fighter robot: https://tinyurl.com/65f88587 Amiga Christmas Tree: https://tinyurl.com/mr3z8j6s Crimbo AGA - Unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion: https://tinyurl.com/bdeuzcdx Sega Neptune fan made project: https://youtu.be/oz_8-sqxLjs?si=msOATiyHDy8aV3i- The Fallout TV trailer is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADY30Awz6Q BBC Basic is back: https://tinyurl.com/4kk5mrfn

1 Des 20231h 22min

This week, we delve into the creative mind of Douglas Rapport, the renowned Speech Designer and Senior Producer whose work has shaped some of the most iconic video games of our time. Douglas opens up about his journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Interplay to his groundbreaking work on classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:30 - Douglas Rapport Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Half Life 25th Anniversary Update: https://tinyurl.com/m5vr4438 Gears Of Rage: https://tinyurl.com/4863rxnx IBrowse 3.0 Released: https://tinyurl.com/ya8raf75 Sonic Roll Board Game: https://tinyurl.com/3s2z92ee BioFury: https://tinyurl.com/3rzzpse5 BioFury Gameplay: https://youtu.be/19fUZOMrT58?si=SkYS96K0I9aAZL1j   3DO Tempest: https://youtu.be/_OLBXDVbULM?si=gUw56zcTgs7CPqVL

24 Nov 20231h 20min

We chat with retro gaming magazine historian (and all round nice chap!) Paul Monahan to re-live the days of classic console and computer magazines, cover disk demos and those amazing bumper Christmas issues. Join us for a delightful rewind to those pre-Internet days when these magazines were the heart of the gaming community. Amiga Addict: https://www.amiga-addict.com/ Pixel Addict: https://www.pixel.addict.media/ Maximum Power Up Podcast: https://maximumpowerup.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:25 - Paul Monahan Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Fabio, David Le Brocq, Jay San, John Gillotte We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Live Action Zelda Movie Announced: https://tinyurl.com/4c3hsmp2 New Retro Mini PC AM01 Perfect For Emulation: https://youtu.be/jPhpVzbUNSE Flip DS Handheld Windows PC Revealed: https://tinyurl.com/yjnsrcy2 Marvel Super Heroes Runs on Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/2dh4afva Beyond Sunset: Cyberpunk Mix of Classic Doom and Deus Ex: https://tinyurl.com/muvfwv76 Dark Chambers for Atari 2600+: https://tinyurl.com/5yz2v4mb

17 Nov 20231h 42min

We dive into the history of horror games with Dan Richardson, the producer of 'TerrorBytes,' a new documentary that charts the rise of horror in video games from the flickering screens of the '70s to the immersive experiences of the mid-2000s. Tune in for a journey through the golden age of chills and remember the games that turned our playtime into fright time. TerrorBytes: https://www.creatorvc.com/terrorbytes Dan Drambles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDrambles Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:39 - TerrorBytes Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro Try Notion AI for free - Work faster. Write better. Think bigger: https://notion.com/retro We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: A new full-size Amiga console set for 2024 release: https://tinyurl.com/bddfedwf John Romero to release new Doom episode, Sigil II: https://tinyurl.com/2d8twj5h The first dog speedrunner to debut at AGDQ 2024: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjpuar TZXCassette: A 'Universal Cassette Emulator' for retro computers: https://tinyurl.com/44uys9ab Fanmade Jaguar Port of Mortal Kombat announced: https://youtu.be/Qqo4xKq2Fnc

10 Nov 20231h 45min

In week's show, dive deep into the 1990s Italian Amiga scene with Paolo D'Urso. From his days as a demo coder and cloning Super Mario 64 with the late Amiga classic 'Tales of Heaven', to the publication of 'Passione Amiga' magazine. Now, Paolo's reigniting his Amiga passion, collaborating with his childhood hero and music maestro, Allister Brimble, on a new game and reviving those iconic Amiga parties.  Darkage Software: https://www.darkagesoftware.it/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:05 - Paolo D'Urso Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Cold Case - New Sega Saturn Horror Game: https://tinyurl.com/yc6rwsjp Give Your Game Gear An Audio Boost: https://tinyurl.com/38vptj57 Voyager Probe Computers Patched: https://tinyurl.com/7p4bk2t6 Anbernic - New Handheld: https://tinyurl.com/ax7sw5nk Night Slashers - Getting A Remake: https://youtu.be/QTPaUOMAiSE

3 Nov 20231h 30min

In part two of our epic interview with the SCUMM Engine's co-creator Aric Wilmunder, we venture further into its evolution through the lens of iconic titles. Aric reminisces on the technical and collaborative strides from 'Monkey Island 2', 'Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis', and shares intriguing insights on the friendly rivalry with Sierra. We explore the auditory dimension added by Skywalker Sounds, the engine shuffle in 'The Dig', and how the INSANE video engine accelerated 'Full Throttle's development. As 'The Curse of Monkey Island' marks the engine’s finale, Aric reflects on SCUMM’s legacy, the ScummVM project, and his current endeavours in the gaming arena. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:03 - Aric Wilmunder Interview Pt 2 Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Show Notes: Atari Jaguar Welcomes Classic FPS Revivals: https://tinyurl.com/bp9dhbm9 Two Decades of N-Gage: https://tinyurl.com/2bd9xjhw Preservation of Nuon's Rarest Title: https://tinyurl.com/57x6es37 PiStorm Integration with Atari STe: https://youtu.be/xtQSo7G3DBo?si=HL7hb4PeiBSZ00G1 Terrorbytes’ Horrific Journey Through Gaming History: https://www.creatorvc.com/terrorbytes Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcast and join our Patreon for exclusive content!

26 Okt 20231h 41min

It's our 400th episode! In the first of an epic two-part interview, we chat with Aric Wilmunder, the co-creator of the legendary SCUMM Engine, which enabled some of the best adventure games of all time, including Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Loom. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 40:00 - Aric Wilmunder Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Fabio, Andy Aldrich, Paul Bullard, and Brian Downie We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Analogue's New Hardware: Nintendo 64: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bfay2 New Hogs of War - Lardcore: https://tinyurl.com/mt3x8xn8 Fraser Fantasy RPG: https://tinyurl.com/43zydvmk Super Mario Film (1993) Getting 4K Re-release: https://tinyurl.com/5n94fbj4

19 Okt 20231h 39min