394: Commodore 64: I Adore My 64 - The Retro Hour EP394

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 documentary that pays homage to this technological marvel, the passionate global community that keeps its spirit alive, and a real heartfelt tribute to a machine that was truly ahead of its time.

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New Vectrex Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ynkch9m2
Rugrats Adventure in Gameland: https://tinyurl.com/2p8uhj9k
Super A'Can on eBay: https://tinyurl.com/3cup97jx https://youtu.be/Ycy861t9m_A?si=9O0LA5dXIYKd3Vlt
DIY Retro CRT Cable TV Channel: https://youtu.be/luxFdsAkG80?si=vpEOR1ijVfpaGeMD
Demon Claw Game Release: https://tinyurl.com/3n38mh97

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375: South Park Games, DMA Design and Acclaim with Neill Glancy - The Retro Hour EP375

375: South Park Games, DMA Design and Acclaim with Neill Glancy - The Retro Hour EP375

Check out the captivating journey of Neill Glancy, from pixel artist to lead designer. We explore his work at DMA Design, Iguana Entertainment, and more, touching on classics like Walker, the ill-fate...

28 Apr 20231h 28min

374: Checkmate Digital: The Story of Stephen Jones and His Amiga-Inspired Cases - The Retro Hour EP374

374: Checkmate Digital: The Story of Stephen Jones and His Amiga-Inspired Cases - The Retro Hour EP374

We chat with Stephen Jones, the founder of Checkmate Digital, a company that makes Amiga-inspired desktop computer cases. Stephen shares his journey from developing Amiga products in the late 1980s an...

20 Apr 20231h 36min

373: Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373

373: Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373

In this episode, we chat with former Microsoft engineer-turned YouTuber, Dave Plummer, who played a crucial role in developing iconic software like the Windows Task Manager, 3D Pinball Space Cadet, an...

13 Apr 20231h 27min

372: New Dreamcast Games: Making Future Classics - The Retro Hour EP372

372: New Dreamcast Games: Making Future Classics - The Retro Hour EP372

We chat to the developer of the amazing new Dreamcast dungeon crawler Harlequest, to find out what goes into developing new titles on Sega’s legendary console in 2023. Harlequest Kickstarter: https:/...

7 Apr 20231h 14min

371: Homeworld Co-Creator Rob Cunningham - The Retro Hour EP371

371: Homeworld Co-Creator Rob Cunningham - The Retro Hour EP371

We get the inside story on the development of legendary sci-fi strategy game Homeworld. Co-creator Rob Cunningham shares some memories from the early days, and a sneak preview of the upcoming Homeworl...

30 Mars 20231h 31min

370: Making Retro Dungeon Crawlers & Adventures with Wormwood Studios - The Retro Hour EP370

370: Making Retro Dungeon Crawlers & Adventures with Wormwood Studios - The Retro Hour EP370

We chat with Vic Pflug from indie game group Wormwood Studios who create retro-style games, inspired by classics like Eye of the Beholder & Lands of Lore. Hibernaculum Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/408...

24 Mars 20231h 23min

369: Core Design, Psygnosis & Disney Studios with Rolf Mohr - The Retro Hour EP369

369: Core Design, Psygnosis & Disney Studios with Rolf Mohr - The Retro Hour EP369

We're joined by the wonderful Rolf Mohr to chat about his incredible career, starting at Core Design on games like Universe and Curse of Enchantia, working on the infamous abadoned Superman Lives movi...

17 Mars 20231h 40min

368: RMC The Cave: A Chat with Neil and the Cave-Dwellers - The Retro Hour EP368

368: RMC The Cave: A Chat with Neil and the Cave-Dwellers - The Retro Hour EP368

This week, we have a long-overdue catch-up with Neil from RMC and fellow cave-dwellers Alex and Richard. We'll be talking about their wonderful museum, restoring arcades and classic systems, and keepi...

10 Mars 20231h 40min

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