The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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  • Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans. New episodes released every Friday!
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  • 464: Bringing Mortal Kombat Home: The Crazy Story of the Mega Drive Port - The Retro Hour EP464

    464: Bringing Mortal Kombat Home: The Crazy Story of the Mega Drive Port - The Retro Hour EP464
    Jan 24 2025
    Paul Carruthers, the programming wizard behind the Sega Mega Drive’s iconic Mortal Kombat port, joins us this week to share his incredible journey. From his early gaming memories and passion for puzzle games to the challenges of co-founding Astral and developing titles like Archipelagos, Paul delves into the intricacies of game development. He offers an insider’s perspective on bringing the arcade phenomenon Mortal Kombat to home consoles, discussing the hurdles of limited hardware and the origins of the famous blood code.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    38:01 - Paul Carruthers Interview

    Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:

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    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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

    Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd

    Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8

    Website: http://theretrohour.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes

    Dreamcast online Half-Life & Counter-Strike: https://tinyurl.com/4ajujn88
    Amiga F-Zero style racer: https://youtu.be/Z9-Z79e2t_c
    Atari Jaguar Livewire: https://youtu.be/E1mRvi8qzE0
    Doomguy swaps weapons for wine: https://tinyurl.com/ybpy399f
    Broken Sword for Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/3j58ftn8
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 463: ScummVM: Keeping Classic Games Alive - The Retro Hour EP463

    463: ScummVM: Keeping Classic Games Alive - The Retro Hour EP463
    Jan 17 2025
    This week, we’re joined by Eugene Sandulenko, project lead of the legendary ScummVM, to explore how this essential tool preserves gaming history. From its origins to supporting classics like Blade Runner and lesser-known gems, Eugene shares fascinating stories about reverse engineering, community passion, and overcoming challenges like LucasArts’ legal battles. Plus, we discuss how ScummVM adapts to modern trends, supports countless platforms, and even improves the retro gaming experience without losing its charm.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    41:03 - Eugene Sandulenko Interview

    Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:

    Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com

    Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour

    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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

    Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd

    Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8

    Website: http://theretrohour.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/
    X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes

    Capcom and Bandai Namco handheld: https://tinyurl.com/3nnvwms3
    Atari handheld: https://tinyurl.com/2j95myyk
    Kero Quest 64: https://tinyurl.com/wnb8ay3b
    House of the Dead 2 remake: https://tinyurl.com/4kjjx8uc
    Atari prototype found: https://tinyurl.com/5xeszd5s
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 462: Argonaut Games: Jez San on Star Fox, Croc, and the SuperFX Chip - The Retro Hour EP462

    462: Argonaut Games: Jez San on Star Fox, Croc, and the SuperFX Chip - The Retro Hour EP462
    Jan 10 2025
    This week on The Retro Hour, we’re joined by gaming legend Jez San OBE, the mastermind behind classics like StarGlider, the groundbreaking SuperFX chip, and the much-loved Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. From his early days coding on a TRS-80 to working with Nintendo on Star Fox, Jez shares his journey through the golden age of gaming. Hear how he reverse-engineered the Game Boy, created stunning 3D experiences, and built Argonaut into a pioneering powerhouse. Plus, exciting insights into the upcoming Croc remaster and the rebirth of Argonaut!

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    44:05 - Jez San Interview

    Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:

    Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com

    Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour

    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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

    Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd

    Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8

    Website: http://theretrohour.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/
    X: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes

    The Spectrum outsells the Xbox: https://tinyurl.com/tu6bu6c3
    Snes version of Batman Returns now on Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nupwkx8x
    Secret hidden in Majora’s Mask found: https://youtu.be/W1x6XnTaN28
    New FPGA PS1: https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1877179623026397528
    Soviet bots: https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8
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    1 hr and 49 mins

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if you love retro gaming you will love this podcast

I grew up on the Amiga and love retro gaming. the presenters are extremely passionate about the topic which makes it extremely enjoyable. further they are big fans of the Amiga which helps

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