450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450
This week, we chat with the amazing Dan Cermak, whose remarkable career has spanned key roles at Strategic Simulations Inc., Westwood Studios, and Volition. Dan takes us through his early days as a se...
11 Okt 20241h 41min
449: System 3: The Last Ninja Story with Mark Cale - The Retro Hour EP449
This week, we’re honoured to welcome Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3, one of the longest-running British software houses. Mark takes us back to the early days of the UK gaming scene, revealing ...
4 Okt 20241h 46min
448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448
This week, we catch up with Jason Bradbury, long-time host of The Gadget Show and self-confessed retro tech lover. We reflect on 20 years of The Gadget Show and how the industry has changed in that ti...
26 Sep 20241h 47min
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
