379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379

379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379

We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids back in the 90s. If you're a retro gaming enthusiast or an Arthur fan, you won't want to miss this nostalgic journey back to Elwood City's digital domain.

Arthur games on Zoom Platform: https://snip.ly/f1yflm

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Show notes:

EON XBHD plug-and-play HD adapter: https://snip.ly/ul56am
Tim Stamper has the 1997 Space World Zelda demo: https://snip.ly/yd8lrx
SNES mod to improve visual and audio: https://snip.ly/m49fsb
Forrest of Illusion for Amiga: https://youtu.be/66WqbNgJMWs

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421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421

421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421

We chat with industry legend Sheri Graner Ray, tracing her journey from her early days at Origin Systems, where she shaped the fantastical realms of Ultima, to her pioneering role at Her Interactive i...

22 Mars 20241h 17min

420: Nintendo NES Homebrew Games: Lowtek Games - The Retro Hour EP420

420: Nintendo NES Homebrew Games: Lowtek Games - The Retro Hour EP420

We catch up with Alastair Low of LowTek Games, as we explore how classic consoles like the NES and Dreamcast are getting a new lease on life. Alastair shares his journey from early gaming memories to ...

15 Mars 20241h 25min

419: The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419

419: The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419

This week, we talk to Carl Malamud, heralded as "The Father of Internet Radio". We trace Carl's journey from the early buzz of bulletin board systems to setting up the first-ever Internet radio statio...

8 Mars 20241h 37min

418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418

418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418

This week we're joined by the awesome John Riggs, renowned for his YouTube channel and contributions to the NES and indie gaming scenes. John walks us through his earliest gaming memories, his arcade ...

1 Mars 20241h 39min

417: The Amiga Advantage: Out of the Bit's Secret Weapon for Full Void's Success - The Retro Hour EP417

417: The Amiga Advantage: Out of the Bit's Secret Weapon for Full Void's Success - The Retro Hour EP417

Dive into a fascinating journey with Ali Motisi, the mastermind behind 'Full Void' and the founder of Out of the Bit, as we explore the captivating world where retro meets modern. Discover how Commodo...

23 Feb 20241h 29min

416: Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley  - The Retro Hour EP416

416: Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416

In this week’s episode, we're joined by Dominic Wheatley, a true pioneer in the gaming industry and co-founder of the iconic Domark. From the groundbreaking 'Eureka!', securing iconic James Bond and S...

16 Feb 20241h 41min

415: Amiga Kit: How To Run a Full Time Amiga Business in 2024  - The Retro Hour EP415

415: Amiga Kit: How To Run a Full Time Amiga Business in 2024 - The Retro Hour EP415

In this week’s episode, we dive into the remarkable world of AmigaKit, a beacon of nostalgia in the modern age, with its Managing Director, Matthew Leaman. Discover how this unique company thrives as ...

9 Feb 20241h 42min

414: The New Retro Wave: ZX Spectrum Next and the Sound of Tomorrow - The Retro Hour EP414

414: The New Retro Wave: ZX Spectrum Next and the Sound of Tomorrow - The Retro Hour EP414

We dive into the fusion of retro gaming and modern music with Richard Faulkner who is creating game soundtracks for the Spectrum Next. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of composing with retro ha...

2 Feb 20241h 33min

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