The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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361: Adrian's Digital Basement - The Retro Hour EP361 Jan 20, 2023

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We chat to the awesome Adrian Black from Youtube channel Adrian's Digital Basement about early computing and BBS memories, and some excellent tips on maintaining your retro collection.
Adrian's Digital Basement: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw
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Amiga Ireland: https://bit.ly/3ife62P
Show notes:
Retro Directory: https://retro.directory/
New Sony Walkman: https://bit.ly/3IWl5bR
8-Bit Guy goes to C.E.S: https://youtu.be/zTVVtZqeh9E
Golden axe returns: https://bit.ly/3ZZJKT5
Chuck E. Cheese still uses floppy disks: https://bit.ly/3XJIG3M
Camera M game boy camera mod: https://bit.ly/3CVxnNK
Resident evil first aid spray drink: https://bit.ly/3HhNF6n

360: 90's Video Game Shop Memories & Sega Classics - The Retro Hour EP360 Jan 13, 2023

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We chat to the wonderful James Schall about working at classic gaming shops like Virgin Games and Future Zone, his time as product marketing manager at Sega in the post Dreamcast era, and his current work resurrecting retro games at Secret Mode.
Secret Mode: https://wearesecretmode.com/
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Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: akugou, Neal Thoms
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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Upcoming events:
Amiga Ireland: https://bit.ly/3ife62P
Show notes:
New Atari consoles annouced: https://bit.ly/3W81KqU
New Turrican 2 Amiga release: https://bit.ly/3WZyzHX
Starfox previewed on Sega Megadrive: https://bit.ly/3GCZyCj
MSX0 handheld: https://bit.ly/3ZBfflV
PS3 emulator can now boot every game: https://bit.ly/3GBsryA
Mastodon on MS-DOS: https://bit.ly/3ZAbddy

359: Curse of Monkey Island and The Dig with Bill Tiller - The Retro Hour EP359 Jan 06, 2023

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We chat to LucasArts graphics legend Bill Tiller who worked on titles such as the hugely ambitious The Dig, the brilliant Curse of Monkey Island and Star Wars: Rebel Assault.
A Vampyre Story - Super Deluxe: https://bit.ly/3GIryFP
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Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
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Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Trey Causey, Lukas Valadez, Kieran Masterton, Graham Scott
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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Upcoming events:
Amiga Ireland: https://bit.ly/3ife62P
Show notes:
Lost Michael Jackson Sega game found: https://bit.ly/3VIKb0A
Cancelled Duke Nukem 4 eva leaks: https://bit.ly/3X8MJpT
Duke Nukem first slice: https://bit.ly/3It6xjQ
Atari ends VCS production: https://bit.ly/3vFqKv9
Lost Sega VR game made playable on modern VR: https://bit.ly/3CtUVZM

358: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2022 - The Retro Hour EP358 Dec 23, 2022

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It's our annual retro gaming Christmas super quiz! Hosts Paul Drury from Retro Gamer/Edge magazine and quiz extraordinaire Oliver Wilmot put our teams to the test. This year it's Dan & Joe, VS Ravi and DMA Designs legend Mike Dailly, but only one team will be crowned the champions! Grab a mince pie, and enjoy!
Merry Christmas to all our amazing listeners, we'll see you in 2023!
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
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Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.co.uk/
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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Thanks to Tony Longworth for the intro music: http://tonylongworth.com

357: The Best of 2022 in Retro Gaming - The Retro Hour EP357 Dec 16, 2022

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Join us for a BUMPER look back at 2022 and some of our favourite industry veterans who have joined us on the podcast this year!
Have a very Merry Christmas and we'll see you next week for the Christmas quiz!
Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Check out PCBWay at http://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs
Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Stephen Foster, Craig T, Matthew, Retro Jerry, Frank Kooistra
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour
Upcoming events:
Notts VGA Festival - https://www.nottsvge.com/ - 17th & 18th December 2022
Show notes:
The Making of Earthworm Jim with David Perry - The Retro Hour EP319: https://bit.ly/3HKwkUh
The Story of The XBox with Co-Creator Kevin Bachus - The Retro Hour EP347: https://bit.ly/3PDy8jF
The Secrets of Video Game Voice Acting - The Retro Hour EP313: https://bit.ly/3W1vJln
The Golden Age of Atari with Ed Rotberg - The Retro Hour EP337: https://bit.ly/3YEQbKD
Bringing Metal Gear Solid & Oddworld to the PC - The Retro Hour EP343: https://bit.ly/3BE2q03
Road Rash creator Randy Breen - The Retro Hour EP331: https://bit.ly/3UWjGo5
Shadow of The Beast & Driver with Martin Edmonson - The Retro Hour EP338: https://bit.ly/3UWjLIp
The Simpson's Hit & Run: The Making of with John Melchior - The Retro Hour EP330: https://bit.ly/3BGE3P7
Civilization and Railroad Tycoon with Bruce Shelley - The Retro Hour EP349: https://bit.ly/3Pxf9Yb
Activision and Acclaim: Inside Stories with Rod Cousens - The Retro Hour EP311: https://bit.ly/3PxtKCO
The Voice of Duke Nukem: Jon St John - The Retro Hour EP328: https://bit.ly/3uW799m
Manic Miner to Command & Conquer with Steve Wetherill - The Retro Hour EP322: https://bit.ly/3FVdM1X
Beneath a Steel Sky & Revolution Software with Tony Warriner - The Retro Hour EP327: https://bit.ly/3hvdh5A
The Angry Video Game Nerd - The Retro Hour EP321: https://bit.ly/3HG7EMG
Video Toaster with NewTek Founder Tim Jenison - The Retro Hour EP342: https://bit.ly/3V1eOhi

356: Repairing & Maintaining Your Retro Collection with Mark Fixes Stuff - The Retro Hour 356 Dec 09, 2022

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We get some useful tips on keeping your retro computers and consoles in top working order, with plenty of nostalgic memories with the brilliant Mark Payne from Mark Fixes Stuff.
Mark Fixes Stuff: https://markfixesstuff.co.uk/
Mark Fixes Stuff Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markfixesstuff
Back The Retro Hour Book on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3NTwV6Z

Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for FREE: https://expressvpn.com/retro
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - You deserve to be happy. Try the world's largest on-line therapy service and get 10% off your first month by using our link at https://www.betterhelp.com/retro
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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https://www.patreon.com/retrohour
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Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8
Website: http://theretrohour.com
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour
Upcoming events:
Notts VGA Festival - https://www.nottsvge.com/ - 17th & 18th December 2022
Show notes:
New near perfect emulation for Jaguar: https://bit.ly/3FcHNZQ
How to play Elite on teletext: https://bit.ly/3F9IRxz
Yuzo Koshiro making new Mega Drive game: https://bit.ly/3HjGY3W
X68000-Z mini goes up for pre-order: https://bit.ly/3VJsNtj
Legacy Update for Windows XP: https://legacyupdate.net/

355: Retro Goal & New Star Soccer with Simon Read - The Retro Hour EP355 Dec 02, 2022

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With the World Cup being in full swing, we chat to New Star Games founder Simon Read about his journey from AMOS on the Amiga to making new retro inspired football games.
New Star Games: https://www.newstargames.com/
Back The Retro Hour Book on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3NTwV6Z
Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Check out PCBWay at http://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs
Use AI to optimise and run your Google Ads with stunning results! Get 3 months free access to the platform (only pay for your Google Ads) by using our promo code RETRO at https://myadbot.com
Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Grant, Paul Harrington, Frank Kooistra, Retro Jerry
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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https://www.patreon.com/retrohour
Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd
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Upcoming events:
Notts VGA Festival - https://www.nottsvge.com/ - 17th & 18th December 2022
Show notes:
Joe and Mac are back: https://bit.ly/3ueafVS
Palm Pilot emulation: https://bit.ly/3Vu3lrk
Game boy camera recorder: https://bit.ly/3GYr4Mm
Run Mac OS on Wii: https://bit.ly/3ua3zbB

354: Might and Magic & Medal of Honor with Tim Lang - The Retro Hour EP354 Nov 25, 2022

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We get the inside story on the classic Might and Magic games, and how Medal of Honor lead the way for FPS games in the 21st century.
Back The Retro Hour Book on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3NTwV6Z
Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
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We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://theretrohour.com/support/
https://www.patreon.com/retrohour
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour
Upcoming events:
Notts VGA Festival - https://www.nottsvge.com/ - 17th & 18th December 2022
Show notes:
Teen's lost computer art unearthed 30 years after his death: https://bit.ly/3Ovv6gM
The last Ridge Racer full scale arcade is being restored: https://bit.ly/3tWak0g
Streets of Rage the movie goes to Lionsgate: https://bit.ly/3EVNmg2
Who could star in the Streets of Rage movie?: https://bit.ly/3U05mKO
GamesMaster back with news series in 2023: https://bit.ly/3ESCcsx
Microsoft Clippy Xmas jumper: https://bit.ly/3ExkmKf

353: EA Sports Games with Happy Keller - The Retro Hour EP353 Nov 18, 2022

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We go inside the world of classics like Skate or Die, John Madden Football and PGA Tour Golf with former EA game director, Happy Keller.
Back The Retro Hour Book on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3NTwV6Z
Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:
Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/
Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - You deserve to be happy. Try the world's largest on-line therapy service and get 10% off your first month by using our link at https://www.betterhelp.com/retro
Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Phlod, Retro Fun For Everyone, Chris Nichols, Robert Polding
We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:
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Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd
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Website: http://theretrohour.com
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour
Upcoming events:
Notts VGA Festival - https://www.nottsvge.com/ - 17th & 18th December 2022
Show notes:
GTA were offered a movie staring Eminem: https://bbc.in/3TGjgBD
2 factor codes with C64: https://bit.ly/3V9iFt1
New editor mod for BBC Micro Elite: https://bit.ly/3Xdq50w
Ryan Reynolds stars in Dragon's Lair movie: https://bit.ly/3Oi8AYL
Broken Pieces retro style survival horror: https://bit.ly/3VaBWdT

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We've got some big news! Nov 15, 2022

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