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The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans. New episodes released every Friday!

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483: Last Action Hero to Chronicles of Riddick: Cos...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/06/05

This week we welcome Cos Lazouras, a true veteran with over three decades in the games industry. From blagging his way into Bits Studios to working with Vin Diesel on The Chronicles of Riddick, Cos shares incredible stories from working on Spider-Man, The Simpsons, Wolverine and Last Action Hero including why that one remains his most ‘disastrous’ game. And his incredible new 80's themed point & click adventure.VICE Undercover: https://tinyurl.com/476ucjzb Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro

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98:16

482: Medal of Honor: The Inside Story with Chris...

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2025/05/29

This week we’re joined by Chris Cross, the original lead designer of Medal of Honor, who cut his teeth at Blizzard on Warcraft II and Diablo, worked on Small Soldiers: Squad Commander, survived Trespasser: The Lost World, and brought us gritty realism in Homefront. Chris shares some amazing behind-the-scenes stories, from Spielberg’s influence and arcade obsessions, to why he loved PS1 development and what went wrong (and right) on some of the most ambitious projects of the '90s and early

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82:00

481: Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge’s UrbX Warriors:...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/05/23

This week, we chat with two legends of the British gaming scene, Tony Warriner (Revolution Software) and Stoo Cambridge (Sensible Software), who’ve teamed up to create UrbX Warriors, an incredible new title for the ZX Spectrum Next. UrbX Warriors Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/yvhw43et Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 32:29 - Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books -

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85:31

480: Diablo, StarCraft & Comix Zone: Stieg Hedlund...

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2025/05/15

This week we hear about the incredible career of game designer Stieg Hedlund! From his early days tinkering with BASIC on a Bally Astrocade to shaping some of the most iconic titles of the '90s like Comiz Zone, The Ooze, and the legendary Diablo. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:26 - Stieg Hedlund 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

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91:55

479: Psygnosis, G-Police & Writing FPS History with...

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2025/05/09

This week, we’re joined by game designer and author Stuart Maine, whose 28-year career spans iconic titles like Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper, and G-Police: Weapons of Justice. Stuart shares stories from the heyday of Bullfrog and Psygnosis, reflects on the golden era of first-person shooters, and reveals the wild behind-the-scenes of cancelled games and dev kit coffee tables. Plus, we dive into his latest book Hurt Me Plenty which explores the blockbuster FPS era of 2003–2010.Contents: 00:00 -

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91:38

478: Why The Demo Scene Is Now a Cultural Treasure -...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/05/02

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Tobias Kopka—aka Melkor of Haujobb—as we explore the importance of the demo scene. We explore how this underground digital art movement went from C64 crack intros to global recognition through the ‘Art of Coding’ UNESCO initiative. From the days of 2,000 sweaty kids attending events like The Gathering to international cultural bids, Tobias shares some amazing stories, including running demos on ATMs and sending them into space! Contents: 00:00 - The Week's

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87:41

477: American McGee - From Doom to Dark Wonderland -...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/04/25

We’re joined by legendary game developer American McGee, who takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings on the Timex Sinclair and Commodore 64 to designing iconic levels for Doom II and Quake. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iD Software, reveals how a Ferrari-driving neighbour turned out to be John Carmack, and discusses the gothic inspirations behind American McGee’s Alice. Plus, we hear about his time at EA, and why being fired from iD turned out to be one of the best things that

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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/04/18

As the Commodore Amiga celebrates its 40th birthday, we hear stories from original developers Dale Luck, Jeff Porter, Andy Finkel, and others. Recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey, our Dan gets the story of this legendary machine direct from the people who made it happen.Thanks to Amiga Bill for recording the interview, and joining us for the news this week! 🌟 Twitch: twitch.tv/AmigaBill 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@AmigaBill 🌐 Website: AmigaBill.tv VCF Event:

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102:29

475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/04/11

This week we’re joined by Neil Haldar, a pivotal figure behind the legendary Unreal Tournament. From dropping out of medical school to leading major projects at Sierra Online, GT Interactive, and MGM Studios, Neil shares incredible stories from his time shaping iconic games. Plus, we rewind to the 3DO era, and get the inside story on licensed games like 007 Racing and Rocky.Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:36 - Neil Haldar Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help

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87:22

474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro...

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2025/04/04

This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares. Plus, why horror in games is more than just guts and gore, and what really makes a game scary…TerrorBytes website:

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86:11

473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari...

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2025/03/28

This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treating viewers with intelligence is the key to her fast-growing fanbase. Kari's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@karilawler Contents: 00:00 - The Week's

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97:40

472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga...

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2025/03/21

This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their roots in Norway’s Amiga scene to developing for the MEGA65 and building procedural magic on vintage hardware, they share the journey of crafting one of the most exciting modern Amiga games. Badger Punch Games: https://www.badgerpunch.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 44:48 - Badger

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101:06

471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ...

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2025/03/14

This week, we hear about the origins of The Elder Scrolls with the legendary VJ Lakshman, co-creator and a key figure in Bethesda Softworks’ early days. From the D&D roots of Elder Scrolls, and how procedural generation shaped an RPG legend. VJ also shares stories from his work on The Terminator, Crash Bash, Spyro The Dragon, and his time at Warner Bros. & Turbine, working on Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online. VJ on Amazon:

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95:40

470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite...

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2025/03/07

We chat with Marcin Paczyński, Senior Business Development Manager at Good Old Game, and Adam Ziółkowski, Technical Engineer, to hear about their new Preservation Program. Launched in November 2024, this initiative is dedicated to ensuring classic games remain playable on modern and future systems. We hear about the challenges of maintaining compatibility, the process of updating and bug-fixing classic titles, and GOG’s commitment to DRM-free gaming.GOG Preservation Program:

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90:45

469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/02/28

In part two of our epic interview with Kelly Sumner, we move beyond Commodore and into his time at GameTek and Take-Two Interactive. Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories from the launch of GTA 3 and his experiences working with the Houser brothers. We also dive into his time as CEO of RedOctane, where he helped turn Guitar Hero into a global phenomenon. Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 41:18 - Kelly Sumner Interview Please visit

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468: What Really Killed Commodore? UK MD Kelly Sumner...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/02/21

In the first part of our epic two part interview, we sit down with Kelly Sumner, former Managing Director of Commodore UK, to hear the highs and lows of his 15-year journey at the legendary company. From starting as a trainee engineer in 1979 to marketing the iconic Amiga and C64, Kelly shares never-before-heard stories about selling the Amiga 1000, the infamous C64GS flop, CDTV’s retail struggles, and his surprising appearance on GamesMaster! Recreational Music: https://reactionalmusic.com/ Kelly

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98:00

467: The Games of a Lifetime with Jaz Rignall - -...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/02/14

We catch up with legendary games journalist Julian 'Jaz' Rignall about his epic new book, The Games of a Lifetime, which is a video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day. It’s essentially video game history from the inside, seen through the eyes of Jaz Rignall, a hardcore gamer, who ended up becoming a journalist who launched iconic game magazines like ZZAP!64, CVG and Mean Machines.Buy Jaz's book here:

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99:46

466: Deus Ex, System Shock & Origin Systems: Harvey...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/02/07

This week, we chat to Harvey Smith, the legendary designer behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and Area 51! From his early days playing D&D and Ultima Underworld to working at Origin Systems on Super Wing Commander. We hear about the challenges of designing Deus Ex, working alongside Warren Spector, and the technical innovations that made it a classic!Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:43 - Harvey Smith Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the

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89:16

465: ZX Spectrum, GamesMaster & Retro Nostalgia with...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/01/31

This week, we chat to Dave from the wonderfully nostalgic Youtube channel Rose Tinted Spectrum. From growing up in the arcades of Blackpool to his love of ZX Spectrum budget games, his hilarious takedowns of classic gaming TV, and why he really isn’t a fan of The Bitmap Brothers!Rose Tinted Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrum Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:45 - Rose Tinted Spectrum Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the

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92:59

464: Bringing Mortal Kombat Home: The Crazy Story of...

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) ·

2025/01/24

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

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