396: PC Zone Magazine with Richie Shoemaker - The Retro Hour EP 396
We chat with Richie Shoemaker, the former deputy editor of the iconic PC gaming magazine, PC Zone. Delving into the magazine's rich history, Richie shares behind-the-scenes tales from its heyday and o...
21 Sep 20231h 26min
395: Banjo-Kazooie’s Stop ‘n’ Swop: The Feature That Never Was - The Retro Hour EP395
We catch up with Rare's Paul Machacek to share the story of Stop ‘n’ Swop, a cancelled feature which aimed to allow elements in one game to unlock features in another, giving players a unique intercon...
14 Sep 20231h 17min
394: Commodore 64: I Adore My 64 - The Retro Hour EP394
This week, we dive into the enduring legacy of the Commodore 64, the iconic home computer that revolutionised personal computing. We chat with Jeff Schaap, the creator of "I Adore My 64," a new docume...
8 Sep 20231h 33min
393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393
We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' ...
31 Aug 20231h 30min
392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392
We chat to the legendary Chris Hinsley, one of the lead programmers at Mikro-Gen, a pioneering software house in the 1980s that produced games such as Pyjamarama, Everyone’s a Wally, and Equinox. Chri...
24 Aug 20231h 34min
391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391
This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a ...
17 Aug 20231h 28min
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
