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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 20241h 33min
434: Real Time Games Software & Carrier Command with Ian Oliver - The Retro Hour EP434
This week, we hear the fascinating career of Ian Oliver as he shares insider stories from founding Real Time Games Software, including the development of the groundbreaking Carrier Command and creatin...
21 Juni 20241h 39min
433: Stories of Amiga OS Development with Randell Jesup - The Retro Hour EP433
This week, we chat with Randell Jesup, former Senior Software Engineer at Commodore Amiga Inc. From his pioneering work with 80's online gaming platform PlayNET and the revolutionary Amiga OS. Discove...
14 Juni 20241h 41min
432: Finders Keepers to Stormbringer: The Magic Knight Story With David Jones - The Retro Hour EP432
This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-...
6 Juni 20241h 31min
431: Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431
We sit down with Paul Hartnoll of the legendary electronic duo Orbital. Paul takes us on a nostalgic journey, sharing his first gaming experiences and the early home systems that sparked his passion f...
30 Maj 20241h 38min
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 ...
23 Maj 20241h 43min
