The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391 Aug 17, 2023

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This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a masterclass in evolution and innovation. Discover the stories behind unpublished gems like "Evolver", the artistic collaboration with H.R. Giger, and the creation of the expansive True Crime series.
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Show notes:
Quake 2 Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/49btewz8
Retro Receivers for PS5 Controllers on PS1/2: https://tinyurl.com/8n9f49zh
Self-aware Lara Croft Plays Tomb Raider: https://youtu.be/0wTf_bbkW2U
Twin Peaks: The PS1 Game: https://tinyurl.com/4juh3cxp

390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390 Aug 11, 2023

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Remember the joy of opening a game case and finding a detailed manual inside? Sadly, many modern games have left this cherished tradition behind. But thanks to passionate enthusiasts like our guest Rowan Fox-Noble, gamers can once again experience the tactile pleasure of flipping through a beautifully designed game manual. We discuss the labour of love that goes into recreating these nostalgic treasures.
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Show notes:
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Show Notes:
Teletext Worms on Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/bd76c7vf
VR Emulation for Atari Jaguar: https://tinyurl.com/krvcju8e
VideoBeast 8-bit Graphics Card: https://tinyurl.com/568h548d
Never-Before-Seen Sonic-Xtreme Images: https://tinyurl.com/2bwu5ej4
Flashback 2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/x_UwLwZ7f3E

389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael Rubinelli Aug 03, 2023

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This week, we take a deep dive into the illustrious career of gaming industry veteran, Michael Rubinelli. From his early days as a producer at Electronic Arts to his influential roles at THQ, Midway Games, and Capcom, working on classics like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, the John Madden series and GTA III.
Wave Game Studios: https://www.wavegamestudios.com/
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Upcoming events we'll be at:
Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/
Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.html
Show notes:
Evercade Reveals New Titles: https://tinyurl.com/ym83w7a9
8BitDo Unveils NES Style Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/ydyktnt2
Classic Pokemon Games Ported to the SNES: https://youtu.be/e8SKOCk1FJg
Vintage Apple Trainers on Sale for $50K: https://tinyurl.com/yvmrkrda
Footage of Cancelled Mega Drive Indiana Jones Game Appears Online: https://tinyurl.com/29yekzkb

388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388 Jul 28, 2023

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This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast. Not only are they breathing new life into legendary games like Postal through porting, but they're also making waves with their innovative titles. Among these is Driving Strikers, a Rocket League-inspired game that marks the first Dreamcast game to support online play in over two decades. We'll also delve into Shadow Gangs, a beat 'em up game that draws inspiration from the classic Streets of Rage.
Wave Game Studios: https://www.wavegamestudios.com/
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Upcoming events we'll be at:
Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/
Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.html
Show notes:
Space Invaders World Defense: https://tinyurl.com/2pwadkne
Half-Life 2 LEGO Edition: https://tinyurl.com/5d44k6s7
Atari Launches Reproduction Arcade PCBs: https://tinyurl.com/yvt6n3e5
New PS1/PS2 Memory Card: https://tinyurl.com/mrynkct7
MegaVision Software: https://www.megavision-software.com/

387: Cyberia: Revisiting The Cyber Cafe with Eva Pascoe - The Retro Hour EP387 Jul 20, 2023

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We chat with Eva Pascoe, co-founder of Cyberia, Britain's first internet cafe. We explore the birth of Cyberia, a 1994 innovation that transformed the digital world. Cyberia wasn't just a tech hub; it was a hotspot for celebrities like David Bowie, Kylie Minogue and Mick Jagger, and it was famed for their Sunday morning post-rave LAN parties and gaming basement.
22 Ideas About The Future: https://tinyurl.com/yb8ayc8z
CybrSalon Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CybrSalon/videos
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Show notes:
Gex is back: https://tinyurl.com/2s35jwy8
Antstream coming to XBox: https://tinyurl.com/2z23z79z
Funfair Inc for Commodore 64: https://tinyurl.com/4sphkajc
Burn Master, Game Boy cart reader/writer: https://tinyurl.com/4etffk86

386: Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386 Jul 14, 2023

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On this week's podcast, we chat with Jeremy Blaustein, an American translator and voice director known for his work in localising Japanese media into English. With notable contributions to games like 'Metal Gear Solid', 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night' and Snatcher. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the man who brought some of your favorite games to the English-speaking world!
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Upcoming events we'll be at:
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Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.html
Show notes:
87% of video games are not preserved: https://tinyurl.com/2p8v2as3
Power Shark USB-C for Amiga: https://retrousbpower.com/
Jordan Mechner's Karateka interactrive game: https://tinyurl.com/bdtn27dw
TMNT Sega Master System port: https://tinyurl.com/3vy5h42u
Crap Games competition: https://tinyurl.com/6rd9hzrm

385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385 Jul 07, 2023

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Join us in this episode as we chat with David L. Craddock and Richard Moss, the creators of 'First Person Shooter', the ultimate documentary tracing the evolution of FPS games. We'll explore industry secrets, personal favorites, and insights from their interviews with gaming legends. From the rudimentary wireframe graphics of Maze War and Spasim to the genre-defining classics like Doom and Half Life.
First Person Shooter Documentary: https://fpsdoc.com/
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Upcoming events we'll be at:
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Show notes:
Sega 1990s brand review leak: https://tinyurl.com/y6hdbra2
Final Vendetta coming to Neo Geo: https://tinyurl.com/bdewn9va
CRT is still the king of gaming monitors: https://tinyurl.com/4x5axr8y
Double Dragon Gaiden: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3wjdp

384: Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384 Jun 30, 2023

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This week, we're joined by gaming icon Tod Frye, known for the Atari 2600's Pac-Man and the Swordquest series. We explore Pac-Man's controversial development story, its effects on Atari, and delve into the innovative, ambitious Swordquest series and the mysterious missing treasures.
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Show notes:
Nintendo announces remake of Super Mario RPG: https://tinyurl.com/36a7vd3u
Rare WHITE Sega Genesis spotted: https://tinyurl.com/3xfuh4pt
MicroBeast: https://tinyurl.com/52wtpjyx
Xbox has been losing the console wars since 2001: https://tinyurl.com/4nzzv6f5
Metroid Mega Mission for Sega Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/5n7xewvm

383: Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383 Jun 22, 2023

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On this week's podcast, we journey into the heart of the classic strategy game, Age of Empires 2, with none other than its Lead Designer, Mark Terrano. Not stopping there, Mark also shares his unique insights from his time as the Technical Game Manager for Microsoft during the launch of the original Xbox, shedding light on the early days of Xbox Live.
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Retro Messa: https://retromessa.no/en/
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Show notes:
Dreamcast dev-kit shows up in a recycle shop: https://tinyurl.com/yvatu2uh
Help finish a c64 RPG: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx8ct3
Memcard pro for Game Cube: https://tinyurl.com/2p9w72ds
Atari release first 2600 cart in 30 years: https://tinyurl.com/mphvswzu

382: Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382 Jun 15, 2023

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We delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems with Al's Geek Lab, the creator of the awesome YouTube series 'Back to the BBS'. We explore how BBSs laid the groundwork for today's Internet, the artistic flair of ANSI art, and the enduring allure of BBS games and mods and why the scene is thriving again today.
Back To The BBS Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2ur5mwcs
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Amiga38 Germany - https://www.amigaevent.de/WB.html
Show notes:
Monkey Island Sea of Thieves crossover: https://youtu.be/DOWILvQGVz4
Capcom Town: https://captown.capcom.com/en
Iron Meat new contra type game: https://tinyurl.com/36d4c523
Croc HD is being worked on: https://retrododo.com/croc-hd/

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