September 20, 2024
Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447

We catch up with game music legend, Chris Huelsbeck 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 groundbreaking work on classic games like Turrican, The Great Giana Sisters, […]

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June 7, 2024
Finders Keepers to Stormbringer: The Magic Knight Story With David Jones - The Retro Hour EP432

We chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-bit adventure games of the 1980s, […]

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May 31, 2024
Orbital: Paul Hartnoll on Rave Culture & Video Game Music - The Retro Hour EP431

Paul Hartnoll of Orbital chats about the impact of rave & dance music on games like Wipeout. We sit down with Paul Hartnoll of the legendary electronic duo Orbital. Paul takes us on a nostalgic journey, sharing his first gaming experiences and the early home systems that sparked his passion for technology. Plus the impact […]

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October 27, 2023
Classic LucasArts Adventures: The SCUMM Engine's Development Pt 2 - The Retro Hour EP401

In part two of our epic interview with the SCUMM Engine's co-creator Aric Wilmunder, we venture further into its evolution through the lens of iconic titles. Download this episode as an MP3 file Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 43:03 - Aric Wilmunder Interview Pt 2 Please visit our amazing sponsors and help […]

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June 9, 2023
Montezuma's Revenge with Rob Jaeger - The Retro Hour EP381

Join us for a deep dive into the iconic 1984 video game "Montezuma's Revenge" with its creator, Rob Jaeger.

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May 26, 2023
Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379

We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids back in the 90s.

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September 24, 2022
3D Construction Kit & Incentive Software - The Retro Hour EP345

We get the inside story of Incentive Software and the classic 3D Construction Kit which allowed users to create 3D worlds on platforms like the ZX Spectrum, C64 and Amiga with special guest Paul Gregory.

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June 10, 2022
The Simpson's Hit & Run: The Making of with John Melchior - The Retro Hour EP330

We get the inside scoop on classics like The Simpsons Road Rage and Hit & Run, and the incredible story of making the Ghostbusters video game with John Melchior.

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April 23, 2021
SimCity, Predator & Superior Software with Peter Scott - The Retro Hour EP272

We catch up with 8-bit coder and TV legend Peter Scott

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April 16, 2021
Earthbound & Life Inside Nintendo with Marcus Lindblom - The Retro Hour EP271

We chat to Marcus Lindblom about the classic Earthbound

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