395: Banjo-Kazooie’s Stop ‘n’ Swop: The Feature That Never Was - The Retro Hour EP395

395: Banjo-Kazooie’s Stop ‘n’ Swop: The Feature That Never Was - The Retro Hour EP395

We catch up with Rare's Paul Machacek to share the story of Stop ‘n’ Swop, a cancelled feature which aimed to allow elements in one game to unlock features in another, giving players a unique interconnected experience. Despite its ambitious scope that would have spanned across six Rare titles, the feature remained shrouded in mystery for years. We get the full story of one of gaming's most intriguing legends.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
45:45 - Paul Machacek Interview

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Show notes:

Atari buys Atari Age: https://tinyurl.com/47yj2c69
Build your own Xbox 360: https://tinyurl.com/3zuvr5hk
New Wii U homebrew servers: https://pretendo.network/
Triple Jump NES: https://tinyurl.com/5h2uwzra
Portal de-Make for N64: https://tinyurl.com/3kedanpf

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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 docume...

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393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393

393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393

We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' ...

31 Aug 20231h 30min

392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392

392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392

We chat to the legendary Chris Hinsley, one of the lead programmers at Mikro-Gen, a pioneering software house in the 1980s that produced games such as Pyjamarama, Everyone’s a Wally, and Equinox. Chri...

24 Aug 20231h 34min

391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391

391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391

This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a ...

17 Aug 20231h 28min

390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390

390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390

Remember the joy of opening a game case and finding a detailed manual inside? Sadly, many modern games have left this cherished tradition behind. But thanks to passionate enthusiasts like our guest Ro...

11 Aug 20231h 37min

389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael Rubinelli

389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael Rubinelli

This week, we take a deep dive into the illustrious career of gaming industry veteran, Michael Rubinelli. From his early days as a producer at Electronic Arts to his influential roles at THQ, Midway G...

3 Aug 20231h 31min

388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388

388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388

This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast. Not only are they breathing new life into legendary gam...

28 Juli 20231h 24min

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