311: Activision and Acclaim: Inside Stories with Rod Cousens - The Retro Hour EP311

311: Activision and Acclaim: Inside Stories with Rod Cousens - The Retro Hour EP311

We're joined by industry veteran Rod Cousens to hear some amazing stories from his time as vice president of Activision, the rise and fall of Acclaim Entertainment and the early days of the British micro-computer games scene.

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440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440

440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440

This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "...

1 Aug 20241h 24min

439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439

439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439

In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWA...

26 Juli 20241h 36min

438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438

438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438

This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands.  Learn about the unique features and challen...

18 Juli 20241h 27min

437: From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr

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

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

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

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

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

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