401: Classic LucasArts Adventures: The SCUMM Engine's Development Pt 2 - The Retro Hour EP401
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 colla...
26 Okt 20231h 41min
400: The SCUMM Engine: From Maniac Mansion to Monkey Island - The Retro Hour EP400
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 tim...
19 Okt 20231h 39min
399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399
We're joined by BAFTA-nominated composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza. From his early days of falling in love with the Commodore 64's SID chip to lending his audio magic to legendary games like Ti...
12 Okt 20231h 27min
398: Super Play: The British SNES Magazine with a Japanese Twist - The Retro Hour EP398
In this episode, we chat with artist Wil Overton, famed for his manga-style covers on Super Play magazine in the early '90s. Wil's journey led him from N64 Magazine, where his Perfect Dark cover caugh...
6 Okt 20231h 37min
397: Obsidian & Rocket Science Games with Matthew Fassberg - The Retro Hour EP397
In this episode, we chat with Matthew Fassberg, producer from Rocket Science Games, a groundbreaking venture blending Hollywood production values with top-tier game design. We explore the classic adve...
28 Sep 20231h 20min
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
