447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447
This week, we catch up with one of the most influential video game music composers of all time, Chris Huelsbeck! Chris takes us back to his early days with the Commodore 64 and Amiga, his groundbreaki...
19 Sep 20241h 35min
446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution - The Retro Hour EP445
This week, we bring you an all star panel with legends from Rare Ltd and Core Design! Hear first-hand accounts from Heather Stevens, Kev Bayliss, Chris Marlow, and Paul Machacek as they reveal how the...
13 Sep 20241h 43min
445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445
We catch up with Jason Lindsey, better known as 'Metal Jesus Rocks' – a YouTube sensation and former Sierra On-Line employee. We hear about his recent reunion with the legendary Sierra team, reminisci...
5 Sep 20241h 41min
444: Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444
This week, we’re honoured to be joined by the legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, the musical genius behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time including Street Fighter ...
29 Aug 20241h 19min
443: Waterworld: Peter Scott on the Cancelled 3DO Game at Software Creations - The Retro Hour EP443
In this episode, we sit down with the Peter Scott, a developer who has left his mark on some of the most intriguing projects in gaming history. From his early days coding on the VIC-20 and BBC Micro t...
23 Aug 20241h 35min
442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442
This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted ...
16 Aug 20241h 19min
441: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers - The Retro Hour EP441
This week on the podcast, we chat with John Szczepaniak, author of ‘The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers.’ John shares his journey documenting previously untold these stories, interviewing l...
8 Aug 20241h 24min
440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440
This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "...
1 Aug 20241h 24min
