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, from his innovative use of the TRS-80 Model III for Spectrum development to developing the storytelling and gameplay mechanics of titles like Finders Keepers and Spelbound.
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:44 - David Jones Interview
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Show notes
Evercade arcade: https://tinyurl.com/2s4d359p
Resident Evil Zero & Code Veronica remakes: https://tinyurl.com/mw2seakj
8bit Do Keyboard and Numpad: https://tinyurl.com/mrj4jx6v
Aliens Neoplasma II: https://tinyurl.com/4um523x8
Zelda LEGO announced: https://tinyurl.com/bdhdyhbw
