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The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

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Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans.

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  • 504: “I’d Never Even Seen a Computer Until I Worked at Sierra!” – Mark Crowe on Space Quest - The Retro Hour Podcast EP504

    504: “I’d Never Even Seen a Computer Until I Worked at Sierra!” – Mark Crowe on Space Quest - The Retro Hour Podcast EP504
    Oct 31 2025
    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


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    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
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • 503: “The Demo Scene Taught Us to Do the Impossible” – Erik Simon of Thalion - The Retro Hour EP503

    503: “The Demo Scene Taught Us to Do the Impossible” – Erik Simon of Thalion - The Retro Hour EP503
    Oct 24 2025
    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
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    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
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 502: “From Modems to Headlines” – Jason Compton on the Amiga Report Revolution - The Retro Hour EP502

    502: “From Modems to Headlines” – Jason Compton on the Amiga Report Revolution - The Retro Hour EP502
    Oct 16 2025
    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
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    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/
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    1 hr and 54 mins
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