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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Show notes:

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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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476

476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476

As the Commodore Amiga celebrates its 40th birthday, we hear stories from original developers Dale Luck, Jeff Porter, Andy Finkel, and others. Recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey, our Dan gets the...

18 Apr 20251h 56min

475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475

475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475

This week we’re joined by Neil Haldar, a pivotal figure behind the legendary Unreal Tournament. From dropping out of medical school to leading major projects at Sierra Online, GT Interactive, and MGM ...

11 Apr 20251h 42min

474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474

474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474

This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat...

4 Apr 20251h 27min

473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473

473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473

This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming ...

28 Mars 20251h 26min

472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472

472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472

This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their ro...

21 Mars 20251h 37min

471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471

471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471

This week, we hear about the origins of The Elder Scrolls with the legendary VJ Lakshman, co-creator and a key figure in Bethesda Softworks’ early days. From the D&D roots of Elder Scrolls, and how pr...

14 Mars 20251h 41min

470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470

470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470

We chat with Marcin Paczyński, Senior Business Development Manager at Good Old Game, and Adam Ziółkowski, Technical Engineer, to hear about their new Preservation Program. Launched in November 2024, t...

7 Mars 20251h 35min

469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469

469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469

In part two of our epic interview with Kelly Sumner, we move beyond Commodore and into his time at GameTek and Take-Two Interactive. Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories from the launch of GTA 3 and...

28 Feb 20251h 30min

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