The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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  • Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans. New episodes released every Friday!
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  • 452: Netscape vs Internet Explorer: Stories from the 90s Browser Wars - The Retro Hour EP451

    452: Netscape vs Internet Explorer: Stories from the 90s Browser Wars - The Retro Hour EP451
    Oct 24 2024
    This week we're joined by Tara Hernandez, former manager of Netscape Navigator development, as she takes us inside the legendary 90s browser wars. Tara shares her experiences working at the cutting edge of Internet technology, from joining Netscape in 1995, to the heated competition with Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and the iconic decision to open-source the Mozilla code. Hear about the challenges of working 120 hour weeks, wild office celebrations, and pranks during the battle for Internet dominance.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    36:13 - Tara Hernandez Interview

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

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

    Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs

    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/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes:

    Mode 7 on NES: https://tinyurl.com/yukdj9m2
    Cyclopean: https://tinyurl.com/4xzzndcm
    Yoshi DS leaked: https://tinyurl.com/8hu5nzjj
    1986 Mac Plus online: https://tinyurl.com/4x4chsub
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 451: Soccer Kid: The Inside Story with Matt Furniss - The Retro Hour EP451

    451: Soccer Kid: The Inside Story with Matt Furniss - The Retro Hour EP451
    Oct 18 2024
    This week we chat with legendary composer and game designer Matt Furniss, delving into his role in creating football platformer Soccer Kid! Not only did Matt compose the game's unforgettable soundtrack, but he was also one of the key designers behind this classic. We explore the creative process that went into blending sports and platforming, how Soccer Kid was brought to life across platforms like the Amiga, DOS, and 3DO, and how Matt ensured its European football vibe resonated through both gameplay and music.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    35:00 - Matt Furniss Interview

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

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

    Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs

    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/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes:

    Worms DC Update: https://tinyurl.com/25m2jk3z
    NES Hub: https://tinyurl.com/4a33e4s2
    Green Day on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/5yt6fa83
    Tetris Forever: https://tinyurl.com/4ryx9wyn
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450

    450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450
    Oct 11 2024
    This week, we chat with the amazing Dan Cermak, whose remarkable career has spanned key roles at Strategic Simulations Inc., Westwood Studios, and Volition. Dan takes us through his early days as a self-taught programmer, his love for military history, and the challenges of developing iconic strategy games like Silent Hunter for the C64 and other classic systems. We also delve into his time at Volition, discussing how Saints Row stood out from the crowd, the evolution of online multiplayer, and its lasting impact on the open-world genre.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    42:08 - Dan Cermak Interview

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

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

    Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs

    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/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes:

    Bleem is back: https://tinyurl.com/yc7cttry
    Fake PS1 discs flood the market: https://tinyurl.com/csueseuz
    BBC found in dump ends up in museum: https://tinyurl.com/2xs8c95s
    Atom Controller: https://tinyurl.com/ydbw6fcw
    Unreal Tournament 99 Intro reimagined: https://tinyurl.com/mrckwf4r
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    1 hr and 41 mins

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if you love retro gaming you will love this podcast

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

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