458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458
We have a long overdue catch up with video game music legend Allister Brimble to discuss his illustrious career, from his early days composing for the Amiga to his recent work on the officially endors...
6 Dec 20241h 39min
457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457
In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Stephens, the legendary developer behind the Mega Drive cult classic Comix Zone. Adrian takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting with ear...
29 Nov 20241h 30min
456: Scala: The Amiga’s Multimedia Marvel with Jon Bøhmer - The Retro Hour EP456
In this episode, we sit down with Jon Bøhmer, the visionary behind Scala, the groundbreaking multimedia software for the Commodore Amiga. Jon shares his early experiences with computers, the inspirati...
22 Nov 20241h 43min
455: Core Design: Chuck Rock, Rick Dangerous 2 and Mega CD Magic - The Retro Hour EP455
This week, we’re joined by Chris Long, a former programmer at Core Design, to uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the studio’s most iconic titles. From his early days creating the quirky Me...
15 Nov 20241h 33min
454: Blood: The Making of a 90s FPS Legend - The Retro Hour EP454
This week, we’re joined by Kevin Kilstrom formerly of Monolith Productions, the masterminds behind the iconic 90s horror FPS Blood. Kevin reveals how Blood pushed boundaries with its over-the-top gore...
8 Nov 20241h 38min
453: Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Blok, the co-owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Blast Galaxy and Europe’s largest arcade importer. Chris takes us on an incredible journey through his life a...
1 Nov 20241h 34min
452: Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452
This week we're joined by Tara Hernandez, former manager of Netscape Navigator development, as she takes us inside the legendary 90s browser wars. Tara shares her experiences working at the cutting ed...
24 Okt 20241h 34min
451: Soccer Kid: The Inside Story with Matt Furniss - The Retro Hour EP451
This week we chat with legendary composer and game designer Matt Furniss, delving into his role in creating football platformer Soccer Kid! Not only did Matt compose the game's unforgettable soundtrac...
18 Okt 20241h 19min
