The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410 Jan 05, 2024

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We chat with Ben Jones, the mastermind behind the new Atari 2600+, about his journey from childhood Atari enthusiast to Commercial Director of Retro at Plaion. We delve into the design and audience of the Atari 2600+, the challenges of incorporating modern tech into a classic, and Ben's personal connection to Atari's legacy.
Atari 2600+: https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
Dan's Video: https://youtu.be/-22KiX2REeI
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:08 - Ben Jones Interview
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Show notes:
23 Years Later, PS1 Alien Resurrection's Naughty Piracy Cheat Code Is Revealed: http://tinyurl.com/2pfn6bkm
Long Lost N64 Footage Reveals Mario 64 Multiplayer & Playable Luigi: http://tinyurl.com/2ftnnhdx
Teensy Rom for the C64: http://tinyurl.com/3pjeuv3u
SNES Ticking Time Bomb: http://tinyurl.com/4pu2v3xy
Game Boys Used In Vehicle Diagnostics: http://tinyurl.com/3zztn8j9

BONUS: Amiga Games We Still Play - The Retro Hour After Hours Dec 29, 2023

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As it's our annual week off from the main podcast, we thought we'd treat you to a special episode of one of our monthly Patron's only podcasts, The Retro Hour After Hours. If you'd like to receive the show, and unlock 38 previous episodes, please consider joining us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrohour
In this episode from January 2023, Dan & Ravi FINALLY get Joe on the Amiga! Plus, we all run through our Top 5 Amiga games that we still play in 2023.

409: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2023 - The Retro Hour EP409 Dec 22, 2023

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It's our favourite episode of the year, we let our hair down and find out who will be crowned this year's Retro Hour Christmas Super Quiz champions!
Regulars Paul Drury from Retro Gamer/Edge magazine and quiz extraordinaire Oliver Wilmot, take on Joe and his mate Jason, and Dan brings out his secret weapon, DJ Slopes from Slopes Game Room. Grab a mince pie, and enjoy!
Merry Christmas to all our amazing listeners, we'll see you in 2024!
Paul Drury co-hosts The Ted Dabney Experience podcast - interviews with the leading lights and supporting cast of the Golden Age of Arcades: https://www.teddabneyexperience.com/

Check out Oliver Wilmot's regular Yet Another Video Games Quiz at: https://www.facebook.com/anotherquiz

Slope's Game Room, the complete history on your gaming past: https://www.youtube.com/@slopesgameroom
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408: Retro Rewind 2023: Unforgettable Moments & Hidden Gems - The Retro Hour EP408 Dec 15, 2023

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Dive into a spectacular nostalgia trip with us as we revisit the standout moments of 2023! It's been a year brimming with amazing stories, fascinating insights, and unforgettable interviews with some of the most influential figures from the golden age of gaming and technology. From groundbreaking developments in retro tech to deep dives into classic video game history, join us for an exhilarating journey as we celebrate the best of The Retro Hour from 2023.
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Show notes:
Cyberia: Revisiting The Cyber Cafe with Eva Pascoe: http://tinyurl.com/4jsdrdas
Homeworld Co-Creator Rob Cunningham - The Retro Hour EP371: http://tinyurl.com/2fcawuzw
Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383: http://tinyurl.com/4xejvcch
Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384: http://tinyurl.com/mppajh7z
From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391: http://tinyurl.com/2zrvz82t
From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399: http://tinyurl.com/2s3ckvvt
Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382: http://tinyurl.com/27hv4jh5
Core Design, Psygnosis & Disney Studios with Rolf Mohr - The Retro Hour EP369: http://tinyurl.com/42zeyb45
Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386: http://tinyurl.com/bdcmy62b
Controversial Retro Games with Kirk Ewing - The Retro Hour EP365: http://tinyurl.com/55dpbp2r
Shaping the Sounds of Fallout and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - The Retro Hour EP405: http://tinyurl.com/f7jyt7s2
South Park Games, DMA Design and Acclaim with Neill Glancy - The Retro Hour EP375: http://tinyurl.com/y443zxj3
Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373: http://tinyurl.com/3rvkcxdt
Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379: http://tinyurl.com/y48mtcbp
The Dreamcast Junkyard - The Retro Hour EP377: http://tinyurl.com/mtncem7f

407: Cinemaware and MicroProse Reflections with Ed Magnin - The Retro Hour EP407 Dec 08, 2023

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In this fascinating episode, we chat with Ed Magnin. From his first encounter with video games to pioneering developments on the Apple II, Ed shares his unique insights and experiences. We explore the early days of online services in 1979, his involvement with iconic companies like Cinemaware and MicroProse, and the intricacies of porting games across platforms like the Amiga, Apple II, and GameBoy. Ed's passion for 1950s sci-fi and its influence on his work, the dynamic culture at Cinemaware, and his journey through the evolving gaming landscape from the SNES to mobile gaming are all on the table.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:34 - Ed Magnin Interview
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Show notes:
Atari 50 gets free updates: https://tinyurl.com/2t6p2x2t
Turok 3 is remastered: https://tinyurl.com/587t2f5d
Cyborg force comes to neo geo, dreamcast, and PSP: https://tinyurl.com/mwpdv4sf
SEGA Partners With Anicorn To Launch $800 Mega Drive/Genesis Watches: https://tinyurl.com/3cv23rfh
A new Commodore console?: https://tinyurl.com/yc6a8svb

406: Developing for the Atari Jaguar and The Love of Lisp - The Retro Hour EP406 Dec 01, 2023

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We chat with the fascinating Conrad Barski, creator of "FlipOut!" for the Atari Jaguar. He discusses the game's development, reflecting on the Jaguar's unique hardware and the creative challenges he faced. He also delves into his work on the unreleased "Dante's Inferno," his love for Lisp programming, and his current projects like the Lisperati1000, an Amstrad inspired computer and developing for the Playdate console.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
39:23 - Conrad Barski Interview
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Show notes:
Virtua fighter 3 gets online mode after 25 years: https://tinyurl.com/45cv3fr2
Virtua fighter robot: https://tinyurl.com/65f88587
Amiga Christmas Tree: https://tinyurl.com/mr3z8j6s
Crimbo AGA - Unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion: https://tinyurl.com/bdeuzcdx
Sega Neptune fan made project: https://youtu.be/oz_8-sqxLjs?si=msOATiyHDy8aV3i-
The Fallout TV trailer is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADY30Awz6Q
BBC Basic is back: https://tinyurl.com/4kk5mrfn

405: Shaping the Sounds of Fallout and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - The Retro Hour EP405 Nov 24, 2023

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This week, we delve into the creative mind of Douglas Rapport, the renowned Speech Designer and Senior Producer whose work has shaped some of the most iconic video games of our time. Douglas opens up about his journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Interplay to his groundbreaking work on classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:30 - Douglas Rapport Interview
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Show notes:
Half Life 25th Anniversary Update: https://tinyurl.com/m5vr4438
Gears Of Rage: https://tinyurl.com/4863rxnx
IBrowse 3.0 Released: https://tinyurl.com/ya8raf75
Sonic Roll Board Game: https://tinyurl.com/3s2z92ee
BioFury: https://tinyurl.com/3rzzpse5
BioFury Gameplay: https://youtu.be/19fUZOMrT58?si=SkYS96K0I9aAZL1j
3DO Tempest: https://youtu.be/_OLBXDVbULM?si=gUw56zcTgs7CPqVL

404: Celebrating 90's Gaming & Computer Magazines - The Retro Hour EP404 Nov 17, 2023

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We chat with retro gaming magazine historian (and all round nice chap!) Paul Monahan to re-live the days of classic console and computer magazines, cover disk demos and those amazing bumper Christmas issues. Join us for a delightful rewind to those pre-Internet days when these magazines were the heart of the gaming community.
Amiga Addict: https://www.amiga-addict.com/
Pixel Addict: https://www.pixel.addict.media/
Maximum Power Up Podcast: https://maximumpowerup.com/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:25 - Paul Monahan Interview
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Show notes:
Live Action Zelda Movie Announced: https://tinyurl.com/4c3hsmp2
New Retro Mini PC AM01 Perfect For Emulation: https://youtu.be/jPhpVzbUNSE
Flip DS Handheld Windows PC Revealed: https://tinyurl.com/yjnsrcy2
Marvel Super Heroes Runs on Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/2dh4afva
Beyond Sunset: Cyberpunk Mix of Classic Doom and Deus Ex: https://tinyurl.com/muvfwv76
Dark Chambers for Atari 2600+: https://tinyurl.com/5yz2v4mb

403: TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Video Games - The Retro Hour EP403 Nov 10, 2023

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We dive into the history of horror games with Dan Richardson, the producer of 'TerrorBytes,' a new documentary that charts the rise of horror in video games from the flickering screens of the '70s to the immersive experiences of the mid-2000s. Tune in for a journey through the golden age of chills and remember the games that turned our playtime into fright time.
TerrorBytes: https://www.creatorvc.com/terrorbytes
Dan Drambles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDrambles
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:39 - TerrorBytes Interview
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Show notes:
A new full-size Amiga console set for 2024 release: https://tinyurl.com/bddfedwf
John Romero to release new Doom episode, Sigil II: https://tinyurl.com/2d8twj5h
The first dog speedrunner to debut at AGDQ 2024: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjpuar
TZXCassette: A 'Universal Cassette Emulator' for retro computers: https://tinyurl.com/44uys9ab
Fanmade Jaguar Port of Mortal Kombat announced: https://youtu.be/Qqo4xKq2Fnc

402: The Italian Amiga Demo Scene & Darkage Software - The Retro Hour EP402 Nov 03, 2023

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In week's show, dive deep into the 1990s Italian Amiga scene with Paolo D'Urso. From his days as a demo coder and cloning Super Mario 64 with the late Amiga classic 'Tales of Heaven', to the publication of 'Passione Amiga' magazine. Now, Paolo's reigniting his Amiga passion, collaborating with his childhood hero and music maestro, Allister Brimble, on a new game and reviving those iconic Amiga parties.
Darkage Software: https://www.darkagesoftware.it/
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
37:05 - Paolo D'Urso Interview
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Show notes:
Cold Case - New Sega Saturn Horror Game: https://tinyurl.com/yc6rwsjp
Give Your Game Gear An Audio Boost: https://tinyurl.com/38vptj57
Voyager Probe Computers Patched: https://tinyurl.com/7p4bk2t6
Anbernic - New Handheld: https://tinyurl.com/ax7sw5nk
Night Slashers - Getting A Remake: https://youtu.be/QTPaUOMAiSE

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