429: The Sims and Myst: Bringing Emotion To Games - The Retro Hour EP429
This week on the podcast, we sit down with the pioneering game designer Nicole Lazzaro, renowned for her work on iconic titles like The Sims, Myst, and Diner Dash. From playing Colossal Cave Adventure...
17 Maj 20241h 29min
428: Burnout 1&2 to Sonic Rivals with Joe Bonar - The Retro Hour EP428
We catch up with the legendary Joe Bonar as he discusses his journey from the early days of the GameCube to developing on quirky systems like the Nokia N-Gage. Joe gives us an insider’s look into the ...
10 Maj 20241h 35min
427: Williams Electronics and Designing The Amiga with Sam Dicker - The Retro Hour EP427
This week, we're joined by Sam Dicker, a pioneer who helped shape the sound and fury of iconic games like Defender and Sinistar. We explore his time at Williams Electronics and joining the early Amiga...
3 Maj 20241h 25min
426: Amstrad CPC with Roland Perry Pt 2: The Sinclair Takeover, Expanding the Range - The Retro Hour EP426
We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry. This episode dives into the Sinclair acquisition, the transformation of Amstrad after incorporat...
25 Apr 20241h 18min
425: Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425
Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-...
19 Apr 20241h 28min
424: From Harvester to Midway with Lee Jacobson - The Retro Hour EP424
This week, we have a virtual sit-down with Lee Jacobson, the creative force behind the cult classic dark adventure game 'Harvester' and the groundbreaking 'Command Adventures: Starship' and the B-movi...
11 Apr 20241h 31min
423: BioShock: Creating Rapture with Ken Levine - The Retro Hour EP423
This week on the podcast, we sit down with Ken Levine, the mastermind behind Bioshock, to explore his gaming roots and creative journey. From his early fascination with electro-mechanical games to the...
4 Apr 20241h 40min
422: Macintosh Librarian: Vintage Apple Computers - The Retro Hour EP422
This week we're joined by Kate Fox, the Macintosh Librarian, to explore the world of retro Apple tech. Kate shares how Apple's educational programs and early experiences with technology shaped her car...
29 Mars 20241h 36min
