385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385

385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385

Join us in this episode as we chat with David L. Craddock and Richard Moss, the creators of 'First Person Shooter', the ultimate documentary tracing the evolution of FPS games. We'll explore industry secrets, personal favorites, and insights from their interviews with gaming legends. From the rudimentary wireframe graphics of Maze War and Spasim to the genre-defining classics like Doom and Half Life.

First Person Shooter Documentary: https://fpsdoc.com/

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Show notes:

Sega 1990s brand review leak: https://tinyurl.com/y6hdbra2
Final Vendetta coming to Neo Geo: https://tinyurl.com/bdewn9va
CRT is still the king of gaming monitors: https://tinyurl.com/4x5axr8y
Double Dragon Gaiden: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3wjdp

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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...

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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...

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432: Finders Keepers to Stormbringer: The Magic Knight Story With David Jones - The Retro Hour EP432

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

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

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

429: The Sims and Myst: Bringing Emotion To Games - The Retro Hour EP429

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

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

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

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