Episodes

  • 449: System 3: The Last Ninja Story with Mark Cale - The Retro Hour EP449

    449: System 3: The Last Ninja Story with Mark Cale - The Retro Hour EP449
    Oct 4 2024
    This week, we’re honoured to welcome Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3, one of the longest-running British software houses. Mark takes us back to the early days of the UK gaming scene, revealing how System 3 pushed the technical limits of classic platforms like the Commodore 64 with hits like International Karate and The Last Ninja, which is back for 2024 with an amazing new collection!

    Back The Last Ninja Collection on Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/3pk2fr8a

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    43:44 - Mark Cale System 3 Interview

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    Show notes:

    AI powered light gun: https://tinyurl.com/p84r4m7k
    Rocky Horror the game: https://youtu.be/M4ORgvYXHxM
    Game Boy Advance Cube Prototype: https://tinyurl.com/yc4n7538
    Lethal Wedding: https://tinyurl.com/25x7786c
    Retro pirates ring smashed in Italy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpo
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448

    448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448
    Sep 26 2024
    This week, we catch up with Jason Bradbury, long-time host of The Gadget Show and self-confessed retro tech lover. We reflect on 20 years of The Gadget Show and how the industry has changed in that time, his love for cassette tapes, gadgets that should have changed the world—but didn’t, and we hear all about his latest project, Ctrl A.I Delete, a thrilling new film where retro gamers are humanity’s last line of defence against a rogue AI!

    Cntrl A.I Delete: https://www.ctrlaidelete.net/
    The Gadget Show Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGadgetShow/videos

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    46:33 - Jason Bradbury Interview

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    Show notes:

    PS5 PS1 version: https://tinyurl.com/2p9wn5ds
    Sega Saturn Slim: https://tinyurl.com/uxc6hswz
    DID is back: https://tinyurl.com/yskpve37
    Sega are hiring an official archivist: https://tinyurl.com/23hcw2bz
    Top 10 greatest innovations in video game history: https://tinyurl.com/2hfw7uh3
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447

    447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447
    Sep 19 2024
    This week, we catch up with one of the most influential video game music composers of all time, Chris Huelsbeck! Chris takes us back to his early days with the Commodore 64 and Amiga, his groundbreaking work on classic games like Turrican, The Great Giana Sisters, and R-Type, and his innovative techniques that pushed the boundaries of game audio.

    Recorded live at Retromessa in Norway.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    43:04 - Chris Huelsbeck Panel

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    Show notes:

    Sonic Ultra Saturn: Fan-made 2D Sonic game: https://tinyurl.com/45dufpkt
    C64 Games on YouTube: Transmitting games at 30 bits per second: https://tinyurl.com/ysxs7cpx
    PS2 Gold Mine: Rare game drops in value: https://tinyurl.com/2xxzjexy
    Jason Bradbury Film: Retro gamers vs AI: https://tinyurl.com/5n98b649
    Spelunky C64: Official port for the Commodore 64: https://tinyurl.com/ysbxx52y
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution - The Retro Hour EP445

    446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution - The Retro Hour EP445
    Sep 13 2024
    This week, we bring you an all star panel with legends from Rare Ltd and Core Design! Hear first-hand accounts from Heather Stevens, Kev Bayliss, Chris Marlow, and Paul Machacek as they reveal how the industry transitioned from 2D to 3D graphics and worlds in the mid 90s, resulting in classics like Tomb Raider and Golden Eye 007 for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Discover how they tackled challenges, learned new skills, and designed unforgettable worlds that set the stage for the future of gaming.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    43:52 - Rare & Core Design Panel

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    Show notes:

    Dreamcast 25 merchandise: https://tinyurl.com/5n9369vn
    Duke Nukem 3D on Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/yce65djc
    Golden Axe Debug Menu Found 29 Years Later: https://tinyurl.com/2xr5hmce
    The Last Job PS2 Game Found: https://tinyurl.com/3jkut5p4
    PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/mv7rbmfd
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445

    445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445
    Sep 5 2024
    We catch up with Jason Lindsey, better known as 'Metal Jesus Rocks' – a YouTube sensation and former Sierra On-Line employee. We hear about his recent reunion with the legendary Sierra team, reminiscing about the glory days of one of the most iconic companies in PC gaming history. Jason shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Sierra, from wild office parties to the transition from accounting to game testing, and his passion for big-box PC games. Plus, we get the inside scoop on his memorable retro road trips, favourite game room treasures, and what's next for his channel as it nears a million subscribers!

    MetalJesusRocks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFymXY4eFCo_AchSpxwyrg

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    43:59 - Metal Jesus Interview

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    Show notes:

    Croc is back: https://youtu.be/dQ2lPC8Hu-0
    Dreamconn S controller: https://tinyurl.com/4etsp2xs
    Mech boomer shooter: https://tinyurl.com/msf2vfsu
    EmuDeck retro emulation box: https://tinyurl.com/3pzzrx6k
    Restless Anima: https://tinyurl.com/bdder4fw
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 444: Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444

    444: Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444
    Aug 29 2024
    This week, we’re honoured to be joined by the legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, the musical genius behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time including Street Fighter II, and the enchanting melodies of Kingdom Hearts. We explore her incredible career and the creative process behind these timeless scores. Recorded live at RetroMessa in Norway.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    42:31 - Yoko Shimomura Interview

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    Show notes:

    The Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/y97brnzv
    Sonic CD ported to Mega Drive: https://youtu.be/uXDfIk3h-8g
    Computer Café archived: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sxrzj
    King's Quest VI demake: https://tinyurl.com/yc3p4hkk
    Retro-Bit Sega Saturn fighting stick: https://tinyurl.com/3s9483bw
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 443: Waterworld: Peter Scott on the Cancelled 3DO Game at Software Creations - The Retro Hour EP443

    443: Waterworld: Peter Scott on the Cancelled 3DO Game at Software Creations - The Retro Hour EP443
    Aug 23 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with the Peter Scott, a developer who has left his mark on some of the most intriguing projects in gaming history. From his early days coding on the VIC-20 and BBC Micro to his groundbreaking work at TierTex and Psygnosis. We hear the story behind the cancelled Waterworld game for the 3DO and PlayStation, and the impact of working on a game tied to such a polarising movie.

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    47:41 - Pete Scott Interview

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    Show notes:

    Atari 7800+ announced: https://tinyurl.com/4ksfr64r
    New Final Fight comic book: https://tinyurl.com/3833zsk3
    Nintendo Museum Direct: https://tinyurl.com/4f6mz38k
    Console Wars sneakers: https://tinyurl.com/2p9zrm37
    Masters of Albion: https://tinyurl.com/36dv99uv
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442

    442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442
    Aug 16 2024
    This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted passion for the 80s arcade scene, which many argue was the golden age of gaming. In this episode, Kim takes us on a nostalgic journey through her new book, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of this ultimate 80s arcade tribute. Contents:

    Arcade Decades - 80s Edition - A Coffee Table Book: https://tinyurl.com/3t5nkzdv

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    37:49 - Kim Justice Interview

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    RetroMessa, Sandefjord, Norway 17-18th August: https://www.retromessa.no/
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    Show notes:

    SNES Satellaview is back: https://tinyurl.com/yyudvvt4
    Landstalker builder: https://tinyurl.com/3vrv6hu3
    WordStar archives: https://tinyurl.com/4znud26u
    Thumby Color: https://tinyurl.com/2v892avh
    New retro Evil Dead and Halloween games: https://tinyurl.com/4zh3wazw
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    1 hr and 19 mins