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Essen, San Francisco – Hauptsache Off Topic! Nach seiner großen Deutschlandtournee ist Roland wieder wohlbehalten in Kalifornien angekommen. Nur seine Post ist das nicht, wie schon im letzten Jahr. Trotzdem warten 28 Bittbriefe nebst Taschen-Post darauf, in dieser Folge geöffnet zu werden – ein Diorama der USS Hornet inklusive. Große Freude: Roland konnte gleich drei PS5-Controller von ihrer Linkslastigkeit befreien und sogleich bei einem „Assassin’s Creed“-Event in „The Division 2“ einsetzen. Jürgen hat derweil bald zwei Drittel der 301 Bots in „Astro Bot“ gesammelt und viele Themenwelten besucht. Gelesen wird auch, und zwar die „Assassin’s Creed Dynasty“-Box, „Jagd auf Roter Oktober“ und „Sid Meier’s Memoirs!“. Obendrein teasert Jürgen ein neues Buch von Bitmap Books an: „Leaps & Bounds: A Visual Guide to 9 Console Generations“. Roland bringt themenverbunden einen neuen Stargast ins Gespräch. Nach einem kurzen Zwischenstopp bei „Assassin’s Creed“-Designer Alexandre Amancio und Werbung für Jürgens episch langen Harry-Potter-Artikel blicken wir auf die Nominierungen für die Goldenen Himbeeren 2026. Eine Kandidatin hat besonders Roland im Visier, während Jürgen sich noch immer nicht durch die erste Folge von „Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“ kämpfen konnte. Dafür hat er mit „Wonder Man“ eine neue Marvel-Serie gestartet. Ein wahres Wunder – Achtung, Wortwitz! – war Rolands Besuch im Lagerhaus: Neben der Bundeslade war noch Platz für neue Einlagerungen, und obendrein gab es Gratis-Getränke von Elephant Bay. Nach Würdigungen von Scott Adams und Erich von Däniken gibt’s deutlich weniger Spiele als sonst zu holen, preist Roland die siebte Staffel von „Don Matteo“ und gesteht Jürgen, eine „Traumschiff“-Folge mit Kapitän Sascha Hehn gesehen zu haben. Und dann waren da noch „Die Goonies“ … (Aufgenommen am 31. Januar 2026)

This week we're joined by Hilary Goldstein and Dave Clayman, two of the voices behind IGN's legendary Three Red Lights podcast, the loud, chaotic and gloriously irreverent Xbox 360 show that helped define mid-2000s gaming culture. From sleeping on office couches and playing Halo 2 before anyone else, to Don King promos, 50 Cent interviews and the early days of podcasting when you had to manually download episodes onto an MP3 player, they share wild behind-the-scenes stories from the golden age of online gaming media. Contents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories50:46 – Three Red Lights Podcast InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesRogue 7800 Roguelike: https://tinyurl.com/yc5dzbp6Rayman 30th Anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/y9vufpynSuper Mario 64 PDF: https://youtu.be/a0F08py5Z4MKula World 32X Port: https://tinyurl.com/4t957hxwComputer History Collection Online: https://tinyurl.com/438nvhxwCastlevania Belmont's Curse: https://tinyurl.com/4s9abvumPatrons newsMetal Gear Solid Collection: https://tinyurl.com/27458dp7Wheeze Game Boy Release: https://tinyurl.com/bdchv5zn

This week we're joined by Todd Hayes, original US CEO of GameShark, the device that changed how a generation played games. From arcade beginnings to building a $252 million video game empire, Todd shares the story of bringing Action Replay to America, battling Sony in court, navigating Nintendo's lockout chips, and launching the ambitious SharkWire online service for the N64. We also hear aboutthe return of GameShark for the modern era and his new GameShark Cheat Code Compendium, preserving the secrets behind gaming's most legendary cheats.GameShark Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/4t6a96jbContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 52:48 - GameShark Todd Hayes Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesThe Simpsons: Hit & Run Dreamcast Port: https://tinyurl.com/ystdsvx3Dark Sci-Fi SNES Shooter: https://tinyurl.com/2smj37y5Amiga Addams Family Secrets: https://tinyurl.com/3j356repNew Wii Game Announced: https://tinyurl.com/4u4f2hazReStory: Console Repair Game: https://tinyurl.com/39a95ctmApple iPod Comeback Rumours: https://tinyurl.com/7u3xpd2pNew ScummVM Documentary: https://www.scummdoc.com/ 

This week we're catching up with Andy Robert of the legendary Thalamus Software, for a chat about one of the most fascinating careers of the 8-bit era. From discovering computers via library games and typing in listings, to writing for Zzap!64 and Commodore Format, Andy shares incredible stories from the golden age of the Commodore 64. We dig into Creatures, Mayhem in Monsterland and that infamous 100% review score, the realities of magazine bias, late-night map drawing, and the risks of going indie before “indie” was a thing. Plus, we fast-forward to the modern Thalamus revival, deluxe boxed releases, Amiga hits like Roguecraft, and why nostalgia still needs to be done properly.Thalamus: https://www.thalamus.shop/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 41:26 - Andy Roberts Thalamus Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSonic R Platformer Mod: https://tinyurl.com/mu6e538jLemmings Reloaded On C64: https://tinyurl.com/hh856em2Lost Beavis & Butt-Head Game: https://tinyurl.com/h8wt9um9The Last Of Us Demake: https://tinyurl.com/2abjtn6cGamebox For Classic Mac: https://manticore.nz/gamebox

Title: The Force of Nostalgia: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Gaming on Podcast for Sci-Fi Episode 501 Introduction: Welcome to the 501st episode of Podcast for Sci-Fi, where we dive into the universe of science fiction and gaming! Join Moose, GameGod, and Magic Mike as they tackle everything from Star Wars updates to the latest in gaming culture. In this episode, we celebrate the nostalgia and excitement that these beloved franchises bring to fans around the world. Section 1: Star Wars News and ChangesIn the latest episode, Moose kicks things off by discussing significant changes in the Star Wars universe, particularly with Kathleen Kennedy stepping down and the rise of Dave Filoni as the new president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. Moose passionately expresses that Filoni is the right person to lead the franchise, stating, “this is the guy that understood the vision of Star Wars.” The excitement around Filoni’s leadership stems from his prior work and deep understanding of the Star Wars mythos, promising a bright future for the beloved series. Section 2: Upcoming Star Wars FilmsThe discussion shifts to the upcoming Star Wars movie set for May 26th. GameGod shares his concerns about the film’s potential, expressing a premonition that it might not meet fan expectations. “I feel like this movie’s not gonna have the story we want,” he admits, illustrating the apprehension many fans feel as they await new installments in the franchise. Moose remains hopeful, countering, “I hope you’re wrong.” Section 3: Galaxy’s Edge UpdatesAs the conversation flows, the hosts delve into the exciting updates coming to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The expansion will feature characters from the original trilogy, such as Luke, Leia, and Vader, while also integrating elements from the newer films. Moose highlights the importance of keeping the rides fresh, drawing parallels to Star Tours, which has seen multiple updates over the years. The duo expresses excitement about the new experiences that await fans visiting the park. Section 4: The Gaming ConnectionCheck out Bitmap Books for your copy of Trigger Happy. The episode also highlights a special segment about gaming culture, particularly a new book by Bitmap Books titled “Trigger Happy,” which celebrates video game controllers. Moose shares his personal nostalgia tied to various controllers, emphasizing how they define our gaming experiences. As he reflects on the impact of controllers like the original Xbox Duke, he engages listeners with a humorous take on its size and usability. “You could chuck that at a friend and knock them out with that one for sure,” Moose jokes, illustrating the camaraderie and competition that gaming fosters. Conclusion: Key TakeawaysIn this engaging episode, Moose, GameGod, and Magic Mike explore the evolving landscape of Star Wars, the excitement of new updates at Galaxy’s Edge, and the nostalgic connection gamers have with their controllers. As they navigate through tech difficulties and lively discussions, the essence of what makes science fiction and gaming special shines through. Tune in to catch all the latest updates and celebrate your inner nerd with Podcast for Sci-Fi! Tags: Star Wars, Sci-Fi, Podcast, Gaming, Galaxy’s Edge, Video Games, Nostalgia, Dave Filoni, Bitmap Books, Controllers. In this episode of Podcast4Sci-Fi, hosts Moose and GameGod dive into a variety of topics including the latest Star Wars news, updates on Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and a discussion about the new He-Man series. They also explore the world of video game controllers through Bitmap Books, and share their thoughts on Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo and the upcoming Daredevil season two. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and a deep love for all things sci-fi and pop culture. Takeaways Nerds are often seen as overly intellectual and introverted.Dave Filoni is now the chief creative officer for Lucasfilm.There are concerns about the upcoming Star Wars movie’s storyline.Galaxy’s Edge is expanding with characters from the original trilogy.Bitmap Books offers a unique collection of video game controller books.He-Man’s new series has potential but raises concerns about its setting.Darth Maul’s character may be humanized in upcoming content.Jason Momoa is well-suited for the role of Lobo.Daredevil season two trailer raises questions about character focus.The hosts express mixed feelings about the direction of current superhero shows. Titles Exploring the Sci-Fi UniverseStar Wars and Beyond Sound bites “This is Podcast for Sci-Fi!”“Darth Maul is the worst bad guy!”“Daredevil’s sharing the spotlight!” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Sci-Fi Universe01:56 Star Wars News and Updates04:35 Galaxy’s Edge Expansion and Character Updates08:18 Exploring Video Game Controllers14:27 Nostalgia and Evolution of Gaming Controllers20:38 The Evolution of Gaming Technology21:34 He-Man: A New Era26:52 Darth Maul’s Return in Star Wars30:20 Lobo: Jason Momoa’s Transformation32:27 Daredevil Season Two: Expectations vs. Reality37:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans The post Episode 501 – Star Wars 501, Bitmap Books, Darth Maul, He-Man, Daredevil appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

This week on The Retro Hour, we're getting hands-on with the unsung heroes of gaming: video game controllers! We're joined by Christian Wenk, author of Trigger Happy, a stunning visual celebration of over 200 iconic (and sometimes downright bizarre) controllers from gaming history. From mushy Commodore joysticks to the ergonomic oddities of the N64 and beyond, Christian shares the nostalgic stories, design quirks, and sheer passion that fuelled his epic project. Trigger Happy: https://tinyurl.com/2s4nyfpcContents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 59:11 - Christian Wenk Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesPS3 Mod Breaks Limits: https://tinyurl.com/339xt3kyEscape 2049 Hits Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/5n7n7npeAtari ST Mini Teased: https://tinyurl.com/3af6pxhxYakuza Arcade Game Ported: https://tinyurl.com/dzx7nepsAtari Hotel Scaled Down: https://tinyurl.com/3j9atphjNew Saturn Console Successor: https://tinyurl.com/3nzbfn78Artist Makes Wi-Fi Visible: https://youtu.be/moBCOEiqiPs

What makes a truly great gaming community? Sean Baptiste, who helped grow Harmonix's forum from a dozen diehards to hundreds of thousands of fans, shares what it really takes. From the secret struggles behind QA on Karaoke Revolution, to rocking out with the stars at the Grammys, Sean reflects on how fan feedback shaped Rock Band, how social media changed the game, and why authentic engagement still matters more than ever.Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 52:18 - Sean Baptiste Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesDan's Escapist Column: https://tinyurl.com/35srz7e8Mario 64 Dreamcast Port Impresses: https://tinyurl.com/chayc96wCombo Portable TV Demo: https://tinyurl.com/mp5fy7ckLost PS2-Style RPG Revealed: https://tinyurl.com/4rb98wfnCommodore Drive Turned PC: https://youtu.be/6loDwvG4CP87-Day Dark Souls Demake: https://tinyurl.com/2sp2bc57Yie Ar Kung-Fu Genesis Port: https://tinyurl.com/yc7y5pmx

This week we welcome Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, for a chat about the retro tech behind his biggest hits. From discovering MIDI to refusing upgrades for decades, Norman explains how the Atari ST became the backbone of his workflow, powering Beats International, Freak Power and every Fatboy Slim track right up to Eat Sleep Rave Repeat. We talk step-time sequencing, floppy disks, crashing STs, pirate radio, bedroom studios and how a track made 25 years ago on an Atari is still charting today. Fatboy Slim: https://www.fatboyslim.net/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 47:59 - Fatboy Slim Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comMake this the year you finally learn a new language and save up to 60% while you're at it by heading to https://babbel.com/RETRO and getting started today  Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesMy Arcade Mini Sega Arcades: https://tinyurl.com/bderxanvRoad Rash Gets a Spiritual Successor: https://tinyurl.com/yc266zz7Final Build of Cancelled Resident Evil Game Boy Color Port Discovered: https://tinyurl.com/2rfetz22Roguecraft DX Comes to Retro Platforms: https://tinyurl.com/4pa8nc8jLong-Lost Mega Drive Sequel to Pit Fighter Found: https://tinyurl.com/3knexpjdThe Sega Saturn Gets a New Miami Vice-Style Game in 2026: https://tinyurl.com/53nc55jj

This week we're joined by Mike Tucker and Quang DX from Bitmap Bureau to talk about the making of Terminator 2D: No Fate. We hear how their lifelong love of Terminator 2 turned into a three-year obsession, why so many classic T2 games missed the mark, and how this project set out to put that right. From painstakingly recreating iconic film moments in pixel art, to difficulty balancing, licensing hurdles, hidden Easter eggs, and expanding the Future War beyond the film, this is the story of how the Terminator game fans always wanted finally became reality.  Powerhoof games: https://www.powerhoof.com/Contents:00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 55:33 - Terminator 2D: No Fate Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.comLeeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsTake your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohourWe 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/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesSonic Lands on the Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/4rckwhvwCelebrate 50 Years of Jaws: https://tinyurl.com/348uw48eCES Retro Tech: https://tinyurl.com/3fwpynyhModder Creates Switch-Style Dock for the Nintendo 3DS: https://youtu.be/Kqn9QqYMQOMThe Iconic QuickShot II Joystick Returns in 2026: https://tinyurl.com/2p9pr8k9Support for the Sega Dreamcast Web Browser Ends After 25 Years: https://tinyurl.com/4c9ppapcStreets of Rage 2 New Era v3 Out Now: https://tinyurl.com/3xd8jrx3

Happy New Year!  As we kick off 2026, we're treating everyone to something special: a FREE episode of The Retro Hour: After Hours, our podcast that's usually exclusive to our Patreon supporters. After Hours is where Dan, Ravi, and Joe loosen the ties a bit and go deeper into retro gaming and technology. Longer chats, more personal opinions, and plenty of nostalgia that doesn't always fit into the main show. This episode is a taste of what you get by joining our Patreon: • Loads of extra perks • A great way to support the podcast • Gold members get instant access to 50+ After Hours episodes, with new episodes every month

We are kicking off 2026 with a giant episode! Joining me are friends of the show Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast and Mick Arcade from Nerd's Cant to help me rank game console controllers. The inspiration for this episode came from Bitmap Books, who was kind enough to send all of us a review copy of their recently released book Trigger Happy. Trigger Happy is a visual compendium of game controllers so we figured what better way to celebrate videogame controllers than to do a big ranking episode. We ranked 19 controllers from the NES up to the PS4/XB One/Switch. If the episode already wasn't about 3 hours long we may have considered ranking more. Anyway. Which controller is the highest ranked? Who has the hottest controller take? Listen to the episode and then share your thoughts on our rankings or share your own with us on our socials! Check out Trigger Happy from Bitmap Books! https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/trigger-happy-a-visual-celebration-of-video-game-controllers Follow Mick on social media! Instagram Follow Chris and Retro Hangover! https://linktr.ee/retrohangover Shout-out Song: Seaside Artist: Hyper Potions Original Composer: N/A Album: N/A https://chompochompo.bandcamp.com/track/seaside End Song: Snowball Fight Artist: Hyper Potions Original Composer: N/A Album: N/A https://hyperpotions.bandcamp.com/track/snowball-fight Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

In this Christmas special episode of the Game Older podcast, hosts Heather, Tom, Leon, and TommyT share their holiday greetings and discuss their recent gaming experiences, collectibles, and the games they've been playing. They delve into new game demos, particularly focusing on Final Fantasy VII Remake, and share their thoughts on various gaming news, including upcoming releases and the impact of AI in the gaming industry. The episode wraps up with community questions, including a light-hearted discussion about video game crushes. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of gaming, from character representation and console mishaps to memorable games and the trends shaping the industry. They share personal anecdotes about console repairs, discuss the emotional impact of re-experiencing favorite games, and reflect on the highlights and flops of 2025. The discussion also touches on the rise of remakes and remasters, the future of retro gaming, and the importance of unionization in the gaming industry. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the current state of gaming markets, exploring the popularity of retro gaming and the demand for new titles. They discuss the future of gaming in 2026, emphasizing the need for more single-player experiences and quality over quantity. The conversation shifts to next-gen consoles, with opinions on whether the industry is ready for a new generation. Community insights and game recommendations highlight the listeners' experiences and expectations for the upcoming year. The episode concludes with a fun quiz segment, testing the hosts' knowledge of gaming trivia.Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz, how many will you get correct?Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro & what we've been playing00:30:47 - Gaming news00:41:10 - Upcoming games00:52:29 - Questions from Discord01:11:30 - Gaming in 2025 wrap up! Main topic01:49:49 - Discord community comments on 2025 gaming02:04:41 - Gaming quiz time02:16:22 - Shout outs & goodbyeFind all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/VzmAnSA7xaTwitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠gameolder2024@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!

It's our absolute favourite episode of the year once again, the Retro Hour Christmas Quiz is back!

We go Down Under with Powerhoof's David Lloyd, the brain behind award-winning indie hits like The Drifter and Crawl. From hiding DOS games as a kid to creating their own game engine and scooping Game of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards. From swapping floppies in the schoolyard to creating retro-inspired adventures, and why the Sierra era still casts a long shadow over indie devs today.  Powerhoof games: https://www.powerhoof.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  1:00:00 - Powerhoof Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 My UFO Youth Book: https://tinyurl.com/42wdhyy7 Retrobrighting Causes More Harm Than Good?: https://youtu.be/_n_WpjseCXA New Robin Hood Game for the C64 Impresses: https://tinyurl.com/rb7nj3ts Rare Sonic Arcade Machine Goes to Auction: https://tinyurl.com/mfmd8c8f Spectrum Gets a New FPS: https://tinyurl.com/wha2ztrd M64 – A 4K FPGA Nintendo 64 Clone: https://tinyurl.com/5hcwhadn Acorn RiscOS Classic Returns on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/4akjdct5 Windows 3.x Hotdog Stand Colour Scheme Origins: https://tinyurl.com/39x9nr7e

This week, we catch up with the legendary H0ffman to hear some tales from the demo scene trenches, Amiga wizardry, and porting classic arcade titles. From brigning Metal Gear and Knightmare from the MSX to the Amiga, to pushing Neo Geo boundaries with Sega classics, and how he accidentally created a global DJ community with a bit of Amiga code.  h0ffman Website: https://hoffman.home.blog/ h0ffman Itch: https://h0ffman.itch.io/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  57:27 - h0ffman Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Leeds Gaming Market: https://leedsgamingmarket.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 NES Blunder Spotted in Stranger Things: https://tinyurl.com/4m3yu3bu Turrican & Taito Hit Evercade: https://tinyurl.com/3mjkfe8e Dreamcast VMU Pro Preorders: https://tinyurl.com/59t5nwvy Mighty Final Fight Drops This Christmas: https://tinyurl.com/3nhs6835 DSpico – Open-Source DS Flash Cart Lands: https://tinyurl.com/mwv6fzbp New Dead Rising in the Works?: https://tinyurl.com/jx7m6t36 Stab N Dash Returns on Plus/4: https://tinyurl.com/mweuj6nv

This week we're joined by industry veteran Michael Devine, former VP of Sales at The 3DO Company, key player at TDK Mediactive, and now CEO of Rockit Games, for an incredible look at four decades inside the games industry. From the “mind-blowing” M2 demos and the rise of Army Men, to the chaos of securing Hollywood licences and resurrecting Jaleco's classic sports titles. Rock It Games: https://rockitgames.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  49:31 - Michael Devine Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Doncaster Gaming Market: https://www.doncastergamingmarket.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 Mario 64 on the PlayStation: https://tinyurl.com/mst4wr2v Zork goes open source: https://tinyurl.com/fscxdevf Xbox Crocs: https://tinyurl.com/nb5yhved Daytona USA returns: https://tinyurl.com/yvw3x72e Modern paper tape reader: https://tinyurl.com/28b5p7y4 TimeSplitters Rewind: https://www.timesplittersrewind.com/

Está semana, inspirados por el nuevo libro de Bitmap Books, hacemos un recuento de los mejores y peores controles que hemos visto en videojuegos, los más extraños, los más curiosos y ¿llegamos a lo máximo en la evolución de los controles?En las secciones acostumbradas tenemos:Beta QuestSerie de la semana: SandaDatos CuriososRecordando a BlockbusterPreguntas del público

Warum heißt der Schnaps Schnaps? Diese Frage müssen wir uns anlässlich der aktuellen Folgenzahl unbedingt stellen. Eine Hörerfrage folgt auf dem Fuße: Was sind unsere persönlichen Lieblings-Live-Alben? Antwort: Von Johnny Cash bis Helge Schneider ist alles dabei. Wo wir gerade bei Quizfragen sind: Wie viele Richtige haben wir bei den wertvollsten Comicheften aus dem Golden Age? Und wann erscheint „GTA 6“? Angeblich nun am 19. November 2026, also noch vor „Star Citizen“. Immerhin. Roland hat nach der Aufnahme der letzten Folge das Haus verlassen, um ein zehn Jahre altes Spiel zu feiern: „The Witcher in Concert“ hieß es im Golden Gate Theater. Ein paar Tage später ging es nach Berkeley, wo nach bald zehn Jahren ein neues Smartphone wartete. Der Sprung vom iPhone 7 auf iPhone 17 ist gewaltig, „Honkai: Star Rail“, „Genshin Impact“ und „Infinity Nikki“ inklusive. Einen Zeitsprung in die andere Richtung unternahmen Jürgen und unser Stammhörer Toby: Sie besuchten den empfehlenswerten Retro Spiele Club in Hamburg. Dort warten nicht nur jede Menge Computer- und Videospielklassiker darauf, angespielt zu werden – in den Regalen verbergen sich auch Schätze wie das 42 Jahre alte Buch „Beherrschen Sie Ihren Commodore 64“ … Jürgens Hamburg-Report und Rolands Erzählungen zum Halloween in Novato runden unsere Reiseerinnerungen ab. Bleibt ein kurzes Medien-Update: Roland hört sich durch die Wilhelm-Kempff-Box der Deutschen Grammophon, bei Gracious Films sind drei neue Blu-rays am Start, randvoll mit Spieldesigner-Interviews. Und dann waren da noch ein neues Buch von Bitmap Books, bergeweise Spendenbriefe, Jürgens neuester Mammutartikel zum Hobbit mit angeflanschtem Deep Dive – und dann ist wirklich Schluss. (Aufgenommen am 7. November 2025)

This week, we're joined by eXo, the visionary behind the colossal eXoDOS emulation project, dedicated to preserving DOS, Windows 3.x, and interactive fiction games in all their original (and often quirky) glory. We explore how eXo and a global team of volunteers are not just making old games playable again, but restoring everything from lost CD audio to obscure soundcard support and the belief that retro games should be remembered, and played exactly as they were. eXoDOS: https://www.retro-exo.com/exodos.html Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  51:49 - eXo Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Doncaster Gaming Market: https://www.doncastergamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 Dreamcast Dream Disc 2025 Incoming: https://tinyurl.com/3cnwr6ek Woodgrain NES Almost Happened: https://tinyurl.com/ycx68xuc Codemasters Archive Project: https://tinyurl.com/s4m4kcpe Ridge Racer Hits the GBA: https://tinyurl.com/mub79zxk Duke Nukem 3D Gets Voxels: https://tinyurl.com/yezkyufe Hunter 360 Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ee2j5mtr

This week, we catch up with the ever-inventive Cntrl-Alt-Rees in his brand new studio. Rees shares his latest projects, retro tech obsessions, and the bizarre story of a Japanese teaching computer with a paper screen. We hear his thoughts on modern Atari's surprising comeback, his favourite (and most hated) handhelds, the quirks of the Jaguar scene, and why Windows 95 still holds up 30 years later.  cntrl-alt-rees on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ctrlaltrees Podcast and website: https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  56:32 - cntrl-alt-rees Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Doncaster Gaming Market: https://www.doncastergamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 GameTank: Next-Gen 8-Bit Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/25fvsyku Atari 50: Namco DLC: https://tinyurl.com/47w8ztfc Eternal Hunters: New SNES RPG Revealed: https://tinyurl.com/mt6s387t Taito Offers $650 Bounty on Lost Tech: https://tinyurl.com/npr3m35b Commodore Name Battle Heats Up: https://tinyurl.com/46n7c3za Jurassic Systems Revives 1993 Hacker Vibes: https://jurassicsystems.com/

From hating Pong to working for Atari, this week we chat with Matt Householder.  From his early days at Gaming Devices Inc. and designing the arcade classic Krull, through to joining Atari right after the video game crash and witnessing the dramatic Amiga chipset saga from the inside. Matt reveals what it was really like working under Jack Tramiel, converting GEM for the Atari ST in record time, and why developers had to sell snacks from their desks just to survive. He then takes us into the golden years at Epyx, creating World Games and the smash hit California Games, before moving on to 3DO, where a secret project he managed ended up helping fund Diablo. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  54:26 - Matt Householder Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Doncaster Gaming Market: https://www.doncastergamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 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 Solid Aluminium Xbox Prototype Actually Works: https://youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY Lost Destruction Derby 2 Saturn Prototype Unearthed: https://tinyurl.com/5c75zhxa James Pond Makes a Comeback on Modern Consoles: https://tinyurl.com/2s4j38wd Castlevania Amiga Remake Gets CD32 Upgrade: https://tinyurl.com/47624rsa Castlevania Comes to the Atari 2600 (!): https://tinyurl.com/2k5ub8f5 Sonic Finally Lands on the GX4000: https://tinyurl.com/bdm5svj2 Worms Turns 30 – Team17's Classic Celebrated: https://tinyurl.com/mrvtutnc

This week we're joined by Sierra legend Mark Crowe, co-creator of the Space Quest series and one half of the iconic Two Guys from Andromeda. Mark reveals how he went from never touching a computer to helping define the golden age of adventure gaming, working alongside Roberta Williams, Disney, and a hapless space janitor named Roger Wilco. Plus, we hear about the long-awaited reunion that brought Space Venture to life. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  58:10 - Mark Crowe Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: London Gaming Market: https://www.londongamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Sugar Ghouls: https://tinyurl.com/4kjjxvw2 Amiga Addict Amiga Format issue: https://tinyurl.com/53vsfmtd The A1200: https://tinyurl.com/538trdxx MD Engine: https://tinyurl.com/yea8r8fn New Barcode Battler cards: https://tinyurl.com/y33362mk Intellivision Amico prototype sold: https://tinyurl.com/9ze43yf8 Deep Sea Horror Shooter Inspired By Star Fox 64: https://tinyurl.com/ymn9je3r

This week's show features Erik Simon, co-founder of the legendary Thalion Software, the minds behind Lionheart, Ambermoon, and No Second Prize. Erik shares hilarious and jaw-dropping tales from the golden age of Amiga development, how the demo scene shaped Thalion's “make the impossible happen” ethos, why Lionheart used every Amiga graphics mode.  Recorded live at Amiga 40 in Germany. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  46:59 - Erik Simon Interview  Amiga Report Archive: https://bigbookofamigahardware.com/amigareport/ This Week In Retro: https://www.rmcretro.com/this-week-in-retro Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Cardiff Gaming Market: https://www.cardiffgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 This ‘In The Hunt' Tech Demo Shows What the 16-Bit Generation Lost: https://tinyurl.com/mw94hsup Cambridge University Rescues Data from Old Floppy Disks: https://tinyurl.com/yc6tse6u Vampire's Veil – A New Castlevania-Inspired Indie: https://tinyurl.com/ycx3n3zh Ymir Emulator Hits 90% Sega Saturn Compatibility: https://tinyurl.com/3a9c6z23 Fear Effect Returns with New Features: https://tinyurl.com/mttcdftj Bubble Bobble Remastered for C64: https://tinyurl.com/5ftruknf

This week, we're joined by former Amiga Report editor, writer, and This Week in Retro host Jason Compton, who takes us into the golden age of 90s computing news. From chasing stories during Commodore's dramatic collapse (“we may not make more chips, but we can sell the floor scrubber!”) to the birth of one of the first online tech magazines, Jason recalls the chaos, creativity and sheer enthusiasm that kept the Amiga community alive long after the headlines faded.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  50:34 - Jason Compton Interview  Amiga Report Archive: https://bigbookofamigahardware.com/amigareport/ This Week In Retro: https://www.rmcretro.com/this-week-in-retro Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Cardiff Gaming Market: https://www.cardiffgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 New Atari Jaguar 3D shooter announced: https://tinyurl.com/yc2adedu Street Racer retro collection coming to Steam: https://tinyurl.com/ta65wv33 deadmau5 teams with Atari for new 7800 game: https://tinyurl.com/9tjfdftb NightVein gothic run-and-gun for Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/3jd9j4tk Flashback unofficially ported to Sega Saturn: https://tinyurl.com/4psmpxtf The Old Blue Workbench: https://triumph.no/oldblue/

Writer and developer Mathew Kumar guest hosts the panel, covering the Balatro of coin flips, Bitmap Books bad decisions, and especially crude actions performed by Rabbids. Hosted by Mathew Kumar, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Gremlins (1984) “Avatar! Northern Britannia has entered into a new age of enlightenment!” 1: Why are coin flips so hot right now? (02:47) Unfair Flips Universal Paperclips Q-UP Is An Esport About How Ridiculous Esports Are Balatro Former District Attorney Harvey Dent Anton Chigurh No Country for Old Men Cookie Clicker Northernlion Minecraft Candy Crush Saga 2: What was Nintendo thinking with the weird baby animation? (08:29) Nintendo's “Close to You” animated short is a mysterious surprise Pikmin series Nintendo Pictures Marvel's Wolverine - First Trailer Super Mario Bros. (1993) Shigeru Miyamoto 3: How does Bitmap Books dig themselves out of the hole they just dug for themselves? (14:47) Bitmap Books First Post Bitmap Books Second Post Bitmap books not looking so hot here “Games Somerton” James Somerton 4: Who will make the reconstruction-era Assassin's Creed game now? (21:40) Assassin's Creed game canceled to avoid racist backlash MachineGames Grace Walker One Battle After Another (2025) Assassins Creed: Shadows UPN Living Single Girlfriends Black-ish Abbott Elementary Ghost of Yotei artist fired after Kirk killing joke 5: Esper Quinn asks, if you could take the assets from any existing game and make a different game, what would you take from, and what would you make? (29:47) Assassin's Creed series Rabbids series Inside The Muppets ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron Auto Modellista Shaun of the Dead (2004) Brave Prove Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy XVI Final Fantasy VII Miles “Tails” Prower 6: What's the video game you have the warmest feelings about? (36:47) Ultima series Akalabeth & Ultima I Retrospective | The First Age of Darkness Fallout: New Vegas Dragon Age series Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit NSYNC Gears of War 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand The Smiths Final Zone II Last Alert Resident Evil 4 7: The Zine Fairy has gifted you with resources and time to make a bizarrely specific zine. What's it about? (43:06) Quake Duke Nukem 3D Turok: Dinosaur Hunter GoldenEye 007 Alien: Resurrection Black Desert Online Dragon Age series MobyGames The Toilets of Final Fantasy VII Remake Borderlands 4 The Video Game Soda Machine Project LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - Matt Farley & Charlie Roxburgh Films (49:41) Recommendations and Outro (58:04): Frank: Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers Brandon: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) Ash: Get some sleep Mathew: Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, exp. zine, Mathew Kumar's Patreon This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Matt McNeely. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Writer and developer Mathew Kumar guest hosts the panel, covering the Balatro of coin flips, Bitmap Books bad decisions, and especially crude actions performed by Rabbids. Hosted by Mathew Kumar, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Gremlins (1984) “Avatar! Northern Britannia has entered into a new age of enlightenment!” 1: Why are coin flips so hot right now? (02:47) Unfair Flips Universal Paperclips Q-UP Is An Esport About How Ridiculous Esports Are Balatro Former District Attorney Harvey Dent Anton Chigurh No Country for Old Men Cookie Clicker Northernlion Minecraft Candy Crush Saga 2: What was Nintendo thinking with the weird baby animation? (08:29) Nintendo's “Close to You” animated short is a mysterious surprise Pikmin series Nintendo Pictures Marvel's Wolverine - First Trailer Super Mario Bros. (1993) Shigeru Miyamoto 3: How does Bitmap Books dig themselves out of the hole they just dug for themselves? (14:47) Bitmap Books First Post Bitmap Books Second Post Bitmap books not looking so hot here “Games Somerton” James Somerton 4: Who will make the reconstruction-era Assassin's Creed game now? (21:40) Assassin's Creed game canceled to avoid racist backlash MachineGames Grace Walker One Battle After Another (2025) Assassins Creed: Shadows UPN Living Single Girlfriends Black-ish Abbott Elementary Ghost of Yotei artist fired after Kirk killing joke 5: Esper Quinn asks, if you could take the assets from any existing game and make a different game, what would you take from, and what would you make? (29:47) Assassin's Creed series Rabbids series Inside The Muppets ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron Auto Modellista Shaun of the Dead (2004) Brave Prove Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy XVI Final Fantasy VII Miles “Tails” Prower 6: What's the video game you have the warmest feelings about? (36:47) Ultima series Akalabeth & Ultima I Retrospective | The First Age of Darkness Fallout: New Vegas Dragon Age series Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit NSYNC Gears of War 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand The Smiths Final Zone II Last Alert Resident Evil 4 7: The Zine Fairy has gifted you with resources and time to make a bizarrely specific zine. What's it about? (43:06) Quake Duke Nukem 3D Turok: Dinosaur Hunter GoldenEye 007 Alien: Resurrection Black Desert Online Dragon Age series MobyGames The Toilets of Final Fantasy VII Remake Borderlands 4 The Video Game Soda Machine Project LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - Matt Farley & Charlie Roxburgh Films (49:41) Recommendations and Outro (58:04): Frank: Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers Brandon: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) Ash: Get some sleep Mathew: Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, exp. zine, Mathew Kumar's Patreon This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by Matt McNeely. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

For years, it's been one of gaming's biggest urban legends, how much did Michael Jackson really work on the music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3? In part two of our exclusive chat with Roger Hector, former Director of the Sega Technical Institute, we get the full story. Roger reveals how Jackson's unexpected visit to STI turned into hands-on involvement with Sonic 3's soundtrack. Plus, we explore Roger's time leading the legendary Sonic team, the cross-cultural chaos of 1990s Sega, and the pressure of delivering a new Sonic game every Christmas. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  42:20 - Roger Hector Interview  Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Cardiff Gaming Market: https://www.cardiffgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Blood – Nightdive Studios: https://tinyurl.com/3kmam6e8  Lego Game Boy Modded: https://tinyurl.com/5fnjxb4p Kraken ZX Multiclone: https://tinyurl.com/pbukjp Unofficial GBA Port of an SNES Horror Classic: https://tinyurl.com/mspschwa Sega Saturn Tomb Raider 2: https://tinyurl.com/y5m77rsc

This week marks our milestone 500th episode, and we're celebrating in style with part one of an epic two-part chat with industry legend Roger Hector. From working under Nolan Bushnell and Al Alcorn in the very earliest days of Atari, to helping bring classics like Super Breakout and Battlezone to life, Roger shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories of arcades, coin-ops, and pioneering design that shaped the future of video games. From overflowing Pong machines to storyboarding games before anyone else thought to do it. Thanks for all your messages of support, here's to 500 more episodes! Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  44:12 - Roger Hector Interview  1:29:01 - Listener Messages Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Raspberry Pi 500+: https://tinyurl.com/3xzyzbku Lost Sega 1970s Game Blueprints Found: https://tinyurl.com/43wm6drf Imagine's Infamous ‘Megagame' Revived: https://tinyurl.com/3xzyzbku Wizordum Retro FPS Hits Consoles: https://tinyurl.com/2t7urusc Silent Hill Game Boy Remake: https://tinyurl.com/4bxk5jhp Sunsoft's City Hunter Returns After 35 Years: https://tinyurl.com/mvcr4sr8

Check out www.bitmapbooks.com for more books and retro gaming coffee table art! Keywords sci-fi, gaming, Game Boy, side-scrolling, Mandalorian, nostalgia, retro gaming, Bitmap Books, video game history, collectibles Summary In this episode of Podcast4Sci-Fi, the hosts dive into the world of retro gaming, focusing on the Game Boy and its cultural impact, as well as […] The post Episode 491 – Bitmap Books, Game Boy Book, Side-Scrolling Beat'em ups Book, Mando Trailer appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

This week we chat with designer Kev Harrison, whose career began at Eurocom working on Duke Nukem 64 and Duke Nukem: Zero Hour. Kev shares what it was like adapting Duke's outrageous world for Nintendo, from cutting bikini girls to sneaking in Simpsons gags, as well as why his team saw Duke as a tongue-in-cheek Bruce Campbell figure while publishers insisted he was a deadly serious hero. We also cover his years bringing Bond, Star Wars, Predator and Hellboy to consoles, packed with stories from one of the UK's busiest studios of the late 90s and 2000s. Leave us a message for Episode 500: https://theretrohour.com/message/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:47 - Kev Harrison Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Sega Recreates Blast Processing Ad to Take on Mario Kart: https://youtu.be/CYOfP1a7xjc Lost Scooby Doo Computer Cartoon May Be Resurrected: https://tinyurl.com/yeu64w28 Mute Crimson: https://tinyurl.com/5d9b7xf8  Vampire Apollo A6000: https://a6000.net/ Golden Axe Ported to the Atari 2600: https://tinyurl.com/4dfy5dsw

Interview with Karl Hornell - C64 Game Developer, Cartoonist, Author Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FloppyDays Sponsors: 8-Bit Classics  Arcade Shopper  FutureVision Research   Hello, and welcome to episode 155 of the Floppy Days Podcast for September, 2025!  I'm Randy Kindig, your host for this podcast, where we talk about the computers that got many of us started in our careers and which still hold a lot of interest for us today. This month, I'm bringing you another interesting interview with someone who at an early age started developing commercial-grade software for the Commodore 64, which started him on an amazing trajectory with his career in software development, cartoonist, and more.  His latest efforts include branching out into writing science fiction, which we will also discuss today. The person I'm referring to is Karl Hornell (Her-NELL). It's also an interesting story around how this interview opportunity came to me.  I'm not used to getting contacted by an ad agency.  This one indicated that their client, Karl, had just recently published a book and was looking for ways to advertise the book.  They suggested that Floppy Days would be a great fit based on Karl's background and could be beneficial for both.  I was skeptical at first, as I always am when I receive unsolicited, possibly spam email.  However, once I researched Karl's background it became clear that he was an accomplished Swedish developer for the C64 back in the day, with some notariety.  I felt his background might indeed be of interest to you, the listeners, and so happily agreed to interviewing Karl for the podcast.  I hope you enjoy Karl's story and will consider taking a look at his new book. New Acquisitions and What I've Been Up To Atari Bit Byter User Club (ABBUC) - https://www.abbuc.de  VCFMW - https://vcfmw.org/  Atari TT030 at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_TT030  David Anderson's Timex Sinclair sites: https://andertone.com/  https://www.timexsinclair.com/  News Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer - https://archive.org/details/stan-veits-history-of-the-personal-computer/mode/2up  David Greelish's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheComputerHistorian  Early chapters (1-9) of Stan Veit's book via audio - https://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Stan_Veit.html  Floppy Days YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@floppydayspodcast  Upcoming Vintage Computer Shows Tandy Assembly - September 26-28 - Courtyard by Marriott Springfield - Springfield, OH - http://www.tandyassembly.com/  Portland Retro Gaming Expo - October 17-19 - Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR - https://retrogamingexpo.com/  Chicago TI International World Faire - October 25 - Evanston Public Library, Evanston, IL - https://www.chicagotiug.org/home  Ami West - November 1-2, Sacramento, CA - https://www.amiwest.net  World of Commodore 2025 - December 6-7 - Admiral Inn, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada - https://www.tpug.ca/world-of-commodore/world-of-commodore-2025/  Vintage Computer Festival Montreal - Jan. 24-25, 2026 - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC - https://vcfed.org/vcf-montreal/  Vintage Computer Festival SoCal - February 14-15, 2025 - Hotel Fera Events Center, Orange, CA - vcfsocal.com  Indy Classic Computer and Video Game Expo - March 20-22 - Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - https://indyclassic.org/  Schedule Published on Floppy Days Website - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSeLsg4hf5KZKtpxwUdQgacCIsqeIdQeZniq3yE881wOCCYskpLVs5OO1PZLqRRF2t5fUUiaKByqQrgA/pub  Interview Links Karl at Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H%C3%B6rnell  Vic-Rapport Magazine (Wikipedia) - https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIC-rapport  “Generation 64 - How the Commodore 64 Inspired a Generation of Swedish Gamers” by Bitmap Books - https://amzn.to/3YUUlQ5 (affiliate link) Karl Hornell's Applet Center - http://www.javaonthebrain.com/  Retro Gamer Magazine #130 with Karl interview - https://archive.org/details/retro-gamer-raspberry-pi-buenos-aires/Retro%20Gamer%20130/page/92/mode/2up  “Singularity Minus Twelve” book - https://amzn.to/3S8Yr3r (affiliate link) Savage Dragonbert - https://wiki.savagedragon.com/comics/savage_dragonbert_full_frontal_nerdity_01/   

This week we hear part two of our chat with Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura and game director Junji Seki. We hear about the creation of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, blending manga, classic adventure game engines, and even a rock-paper-scissors battle system. Imamura reflects on his decades at Nintendo, from the high-stakes launch of the Switch to breaking free with new creative freedom, while Seki shares stories of arcades, founding his studio Happy Meal, and keeping the spirit of physical releases alive.  Leave us a message for Episode 500: https://theretrohour.com/message/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:18 - Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Virtual Boy Coming To Switch Online: https://tinyurl.com/4epef4dk iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/5c9tsk8k Acclaim Hosts First ‘Play Acclaim': https://youtu.be/bckTJ7o8xdk ‘The Ark' Horror For Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/mpwu5u7x Indiana Jones Atlantis On ZX Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/ybd32fpd

This week we welcome Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura, the visionary artist behind F-Zero, Star Fox, and Majora's Mask. We hear some incredible stories from his three decades at Nintendo: from being interviewed by Shigeru Miyamoto, to creating Captain Falcon on a whim, to the wild one-year crunch that gave birth to Majora's Mask. He reveals how a shrine in Kyoto inspired Fox McCloud, why Tingle was born out of pure exhaustion, and the surprising comic book roots of his latest project Omega Six.  This chat was recorded live at Retromessa in Norway. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  44:22 - Takaya Imamura Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Dreamcast Wireless Controller: https://tinyurl.com/yzr5kwdx Fallout 1 3D: https://tinyurl.com/476fu3b4 Vectrex Mini Updates: https://tinyurl.com/3hs2sphw Limited Run FMV Games: https://tinyurl.com/yc23t2fu Clive Sinclair Comedy: https://tinyurl.com/56s3hyhr Wolfhound Trailer: https://youtu.be/bBVXgchDEXk

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're doing a Random Book Club for the brand-new tome from Bitmap Books: 50 Indie Games that Changed the World.Over the last 20 years, the indie game scene has become just as important as the AAA industry, with games like Silksong showing sales numbers that many big devs would kill for! There are so many brilliant indies out there, such as Return of the Obra Dinn, Coffee Talk, and Hades, but which ones had the biggest impact on both the video game industry and the world?50 Indie Games that Changed the World aims to answer that very question! Do Jono, Hilary, and Mike agree with all of its choices? Probably not, but that's the joy of chatting about lists on the internet!Featuring: Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff, Mike Salbato; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:50 Indie Games that Changed the WorldBitmap BooksRandom Encounter 218 – What is a JRPG? A Delightful Little Pile of Adventure!Random Encounter 247 – Random Book Club – The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure GamesRandom Encounter 305 – Random Book Club – Legends of Localization Book 3: UndertaleRandom Encounter 252 – Random Book Club – Fight, Magic, Items80 Days ReviewStardew Valley ReviewRogue Legacy ReviewHades ReviewCoffee Talk ReviewReturn of the Obra Dinn ReviewHades: Developing Hell Noclip YouTube Documentary

This week we catch up with legendary C64 composer Jeroen Tel of Maniacs of Noise fame. Jeroen takes us back to the early days of programming music directly in machine code, pushing the SID chip to its limits, and soundtracking classics like Cybernoid, Hawkeye, Supremacy, and Turbo OutRun. From cracktros and demo parties, we hear the story of some of the most iconic game music of the 8-bit era.  This episode was recorded live at Retromessa in Norway Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:56 - Jeroen Tel Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Play Expo Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 LAN Party Adventures: https://tinyurl.com/h3kuyevt Xbox 360 Softmod Is Coming: https://youtu.be/0gRHubim8DI Llamasoft & Activision Evercade Collections: https://tinyurl.com/4fpcjtzb Analogue 3D Updates: https://tinyurl.com/3hzc9mky M64: https://tinyurl.com/yxea37te JRPGs Getting Pulled Off Switch Store: https://tinyurl.com/yc4kruea

We're joined by games journalist and author Aaron Potter to chat about his new book, 50 Indie Games That Changed the World. From the roots of the Indie scene with the 80's bedroom coders, the revival of lost genres like FMV games, and how modern indie titles are keeping classic computers and consoles alive. 50 Indie Games That Changed The World: https://tinyurl.com/4s3y5p27 Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  37:29 - Aaron Potter Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Liverpool Gaming Market: https://www.liverpoolgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Vectrex Mini Prototypes Showcased At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/mu798csw The A1200 Revealed At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/2zydz45m He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: https://tinyurl.com/2udcvjjf Cubix: 3D Platformer For The Spectrum: https://yrgb.ru/ Bubsy 4D: https://tinyurl.com/2r9pa3vy

This week's episode comes live from Retromessa 2025 in Norway, where we were joined on stage by legendary video game composer Richard Jacques. From creating music on a ZX Spectrum at age 11 to scoring iconic titles like Sonic R, Jet Set Radio, Headhunter, and Mass Effect, Richard shares his incredible journey through Sega's golden years, live orchestras at Abbey Road, and the unexpected afterlife of a song that became a meme.  Richard's website: https://www.richardjacques.com/home Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  54:42 - Richard Jacques Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Liverpool Gaming Market: https://www.liverpoolgamingmarket.com/ Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour 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 Sega Laserdisc Emulation Has Just Taken a Major Leap Forward: https://tinyurl.com/yc3t492v The Settlers II Finally Settles on Amiga 29 Years Late: https://tinyurl.com/y5xjjyvh Modder Builds Windows 98 Handheld Using Original Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/2v7j2y37 Happy 30th Birthday to Internet Explorer: https://tinyurl.com/452j77md Parenting Like It's 1999: https://tinyurl.com/2etae5m7

This week we are joined by award-winning experimental designer, educator and game maker Alex Johansson of ALYO Games. He is the mind behind wild alt-controller creations like Muppet Boxing, syringe-powered co-op games and his new Morse code-based strategy title Morse. We dive into the wonderfully strange world of odd inputs, discuss why Flash games should have been preserved, explore how gaming can reach older and underserved communities, and hear how Alex's love for tactile play has taken him from cardboard-box cockpits to the heart of the ham radio scene. Alex's website: https://alexvscoding.itch.io/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  43:13 - Alex Johansson Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Crawley Gaming Market: https://www.crawleygamingmarket.com/ 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 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 Heretic and Hexen remasters: https://tinyurl.com/k6ueyunb PS1 clone will also play Sega CD and Sega Saturn: https://tinyurl.com/fvd37ypa Monty Mole games: https://tinyurl.com/mtskfsxh AOL is turning off its dial-up after 34 years: https://tinyurl.com/4f95wrf6 40 years of the Amiga as an album tribute by Allister Brimble: https://tinyurl.com/2d4a5c85

This week, we chat with Andy Davidson, the creator of the legendary game Worms. Andy shares how a quirky artillery game made on a school Amiga evolved into one of the most recognisable franchises in gaming history. From ripping sprites out of Lemmings for a laugh, to a five-minute pitch that landed him a publishing deal with Team17, plus some updates on the upcoming Worms Director's Cut 1.5 for the Amiga!  Andy Davidson on X: https://x.com/totalwormage Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  35:31 - Andy Davidson Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Crawley Gaming Market: https://www.crawleygamingmarket.com/ 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 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 Rare's 40th Anniversary Blue Plaque: https://tinyurl.com/yfvut7sc Rare Evercade Collection: https://tinyurl.com/bdd3emcb Rare Vinyl Set: https://tinyurl.com/4puzktvw Rick Dangerous Mega Drive Port: https://tinyurl.com/ydr25k9f Zelda Homage NES-Style Spin-Off: https://tinyurl.com/4ahudfru Groundbreaking Game Descent's Anniversary: https://tinyurl.com/tddfybfa

This week we're joined by Matt Porter, former programmer at Argonaut Software and one of the key developers behind Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Matt shares inside stories from the development of titles like Creature Shock, Scooby-Doo Mysteries, and SWAT: Global Strike Team, delves into the challenges of porting games across wildly different platforms, and teases some fascinating lost betas and unreleased gems he's been finding on 30-year-old hard drives. Dovetail Games: https://dovetailgames.com/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  37:40 - Matt Porter Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Sheffield Gaming Market: https://www.sheffieldgamingmarket.com/ 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 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 James Pond Revival and AI Campaign: https://tinyurl.com/9wafa3zx Bitmap Bureau Terminator Game Delay: https://tinyurl.com/yry357hp Game Gear Camera Mod Using GBC Hardware: https://tinyurl.com/msrus64r Rare 3DO M2 Console Withdrawn from Sale: https://tinyurl.com/4z6hv5h7 Super Mario Bros. Remastered Coming to PC: https://tinyurl.com/4dmy62vk

This week's guest is Rob Smith: the mad‑scientist of the retro scene. Rob takes us on a tour of his wild inventions—from a disco‑themed floppy‑disk cleaning workstation that actually plays tunes, to a full‑scale whack‑a‑mole game controlled by an Amiga via Arduino and AMOS, and his glowing levitating Boing Ball built with magnets and LEDs. He also talks about the Retro Directory, disc backup stations, and his journey from VIC 20 BASIC to making modern retro PD titles. Rob Smith's website: https://robsmithdev.co.uk/ Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  47:48 - Dave Isherwood Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Sheffield Gaming Market: https://www.sheffieldgamingmarket.com/ 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 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 Atari Classics in Volkswagen Vehicles: https://tinyurl.com/wfner8j2 Paprium Flash Cart Release: https://tinyurl.com/2ucerftm Metro's Top 20 Amiga Games: https://tinyurl.com/ftz5y86h Grant Sinclair Gamercard: https://tinyurl.com/nzc9uuem Atari x Pac-Man Collection – Limited Edition 2600+: https://tinyurl.com/47ar835w Atari 50 Namco DLC: https://tinyurl.com/bd8xczzs Modern SNES Handheld in Development: https://tinyurl.com/45c8u3jn

his week, we go behind the scenes of '90s game testing with QA veteran Dave Isherwood! From the chaos of Virgin Interactive's wild office parties to uncovering show-stopping bugs just hours before launch. Hear about the day Virgin fell apart, the mystery of the deadly red screen, and why he had to fake losing video game tournaments.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  37:37 - Dave Isherwood 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 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 Commodore 64 Ultimate Edition: https://www.commodore.net/ Rare Sega Genesis Re-Release: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ftw5a Worms Forever Game Boy Mod: https://tinyurl.com/8j86zb7b Beat 'Em Up Collection – QUByte Classics: https://tinyurl.com/mr4nuuxk YouTuber Copyright Lawsuit: https://tinyurl.com/jbdjdmr5

This week, we're joined by John from the awesome YouTube channel RetroBytes - a creator who dives into the obscure corners of computing history. From his childhood memories of a flaming Spectrum, to restoring Unix workstations, the beauty of operating systems that time forgot, and why Gopher might've beaten the web, if not for one fatal mistake.  RetroBytes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroBytesUK Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  40:03 - RetroBytes 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 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 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 Events: The Amiga at 40: https://tinyurl.com/4wu2866h NottsVGE: https://www.nottsvge.com/ RetroMessa: https://www.retromessa.no/ Show notes Xbox Mass Lay Offs: https://tinyurl.com/47t45sum New Jazz Mag: https://www.supercellphonegamer.com/ GameCube to Switch 2 Dock: https://tinyurl.com/5k32x59t Flipping Good Game: https://tinyurl.com/bddecmvz 3D Print with Accuracy: https://tinyurl.com/37t6zwsz

This week, we're joined by Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields to unravel the untold story of British software house Enigma Variations. From bargain licensing deals for Postman Pat and Bugs Bunny to cold-calling Nintendo after a few ciders. Plus, their recent efforts to preserved lost classics, the truth behind NES Lion King, and why some of their best work never saw the light of day... until now. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  32:53 - Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields Interview Games That Weren't: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/ Antstream: https://www.antstream.com/ 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 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 Animaniacs for GBA: https://tinyurl.com/y3u3ahsk Postal 2 Redux: https://tinyurl.com/32f4f54x Game Boy Camera on Switch 2: https://tinyurl.com/y5t7phw3 Playdate FMV Game: https://tinyurl.com/vtacmh6e Windows 95 on PS2: https://tinyurl.com/2nttad7w

We're joined by Allen Anderson, a veteran SNES coder, and one of the key programmers behind Rock n' Roll Racing. Starting as a teenage game cracker in Arkansas, he shares how hacking games led him into the industry, the chaos of SNES development with homemade dev kits, and how he programmed the Game Genie under insane deadlines, and the story behind the legendary cancelled Sega Saturn title, Propaganda.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  38:20 - Allen Anderson 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 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: Switch 2 Emulation Issues: https://youtu.be/A3ylCAr0dbs Maplin Returns: https://tinyurl.com/23w9xy5p Duke Nukem Netflix Project: https://tinyurl.com/yc8euk4h Turrican CPC Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/mr3se7jp Linux Format Closes: https://tinyurl.com/5e9dhzcx

This week, we chat with game developer and producer Phil Gaskell, whose career spans from typing BASIC on a ZX81 to shaping titles at Psygnosis, Sony Playstation and Warthog. Phil shares behind-the-scenes tales of early PlayStation days, cancelled games, missed payrolls and mafia connections at Gizmondo, and rebooting iconic games like Lemmings and Super Stardust HD.  Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories  36:41 - Phil Gaskell Interview Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroHourPodcast/videos 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 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: Atari beats ChatGPT: https://tinyurl.com/54pr4bxw PS1 custom motherboards: https://tinyurl.com/mtrdfb3j Head Over Heels sequel: https://tinyurl.com/4whtcrnn Mario Kart 64 on Dreamcast: https://tinyurl.com/jjk8uhyt Discord on Windows 95: https://youtu.be/wxdn30G2LE8