Best The Retro Hour Retro Gaming Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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453: Resurrecting Arcades: Meet Europe’s Biggest Arcade Importer - The Retro Hour EP453 1:34:26

1h ago1:34:26

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Blok, the co-owner of Amsterdam’s legendary Blast Galaxy and Europe’s largest arcade importer. Chris takes us on an incredible journey through his life as an arcade enthusiast, from his earliest gaming experiences in the Netherlands to witnessing the boom and decline of arcades. We discuss everything f…

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Dragon Age Veilguard Drama and Initial Impressions 2:43:57

5d ago2:43:57

2:43:57

Krafty, Sity and James discuss Dragon Age Veilguard drama, give their initial impressions of the game, talk about what they did for Halloween, and more! Check out our website: https://videogamehappyhour.com/By videogamehappyhour.com

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #124 - Sega Genesis Carousel 2024 - 11-1-24 1:39:18

18h ago1:39:18

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A couple of years ago we busted out the Sega Genesis Mini 2 console and played only four of its 60 games. A long overdue revisiting of that 16-bit mini-console is on the agenda for today’s show, and we plug through as many of the remaining 56 games as possible. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.g…

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Are all those Turkey Toms for you? 2:53:40

10d ago2:53:40

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On this week's episode of Video Game Happy Hour the guys talk about some Halloween memories, Silent Hill 2, Wukong, Black Ops 6, Sity interrogates Krafty on his Jimmy John's order, how League is ruining W0nda's life and more! Join our discord and view other content at https://videogamehappyhour.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y…

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452: Netscape: The Spectacular Rise and Fall with Tara Hernandez - The Retro Hour EP452 1:34:43

5d ago1:34:43

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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 ope…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #123 - Spooky Gaming Special 2024 - 10-18-24 1:20:01

12d ago1:20:01

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Today’s show is our fourth annual spoooooky gaming special! We are going a little unorthodox this year by playing the “Horror Land” board of Mario Party Superstars on Nintendo Switch in anticipation of the new Mario Party Jamboree sequel releasing later this month! Get ready for some ghastly Boos, and haunting Koopas as we navigate the obstacles, t…

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451: Soccer Kid: The Inside Story with Matt Furniss - The Retro Hour EP451 1:19:36

12d ago1:19:36

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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 S…

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BONUS - Elden Ring Boss Tier List 2:50:58

23d ago2:50:58

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Join Krafty, Sity, w0nda and special guest HomelessZombie in this bonus episode as they rank all bosses in Elden Ring, rank their favorite fast food restaurants, and more! Join our discord and view other content at https://videogamehappyhour.com/By videogamehappyhour.com

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450: Strategic Simulations & Saints Row - The Retro Hour EP450 1:41:08

24d ago1:41:08

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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 c…

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Zelda: Echoes of Slowdown 2:06:39

1M ago2:06:39

2:06:39

James faces off with Ubisoft, The fate of Krafty's Xbox, Sity questions the cost of Chipotle burritos, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Stargate Shattered Space, Star Wars Outlaws, 2024 Game of the Year preview, and more! Join our discord and view other content at https://videogamehappyhour.com/By videogamehappyhour.com

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #122 - 10-4-24 - 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION EXTRAVAGANZA! 1:43:32

25d ago1:43:32

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Today’s show is the three-year anniversary blowout special of Midwest Super Pixel Pros!!! Chris returns to the show, and his Ultimate Pixel Pro Championship is on the line, as he will be defending it in a special ‘Pentahalon’ competition, that will be headlined with fighting games from the new Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics …

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449: System 3: The Last Ninja Story with Mark Cale - The Retro Hour EP449 1:46:54

26d ago1:46:54

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This week, we’re honoured to welcome Mark Cale, founder and CEO of System 3, one of the longest-running British software houses. Mark takes us back to the early days of the UK gaming scene, revealing how System 3 pushed the technical limits of classic platforms like the Commodore 64 with hits like International Karate and The Last Ninja, which is b…

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PS5 State N' Lil Debbie Cakes 2:50:54

1M ago2:50:54

2:50:54

This week we go off the rails and discuss Edward 40s hands, Savral's Little Debbie cake rant, Krafty's GameStop experience... AND we talk about video games too: PS5 State of Play, Tokyo Game Show, Ubisoft woes, news, and more! Join our discord and view other content at https://videogamehappyhour.com/…

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448: Gadget Show Legend Jason Bradbury: Can Retro Gamers Stop a Rogue AI? - The Retro Hour EP448 1:47:51

1M ago1:47:51

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This week, we catch up with Jason Bradbury, long-time host of The Gadget Show and self-confessed retro tech lover. We reflect on 20 years of The Gadget Show and how the industry has changed in that time, his love for cassette tapes, gadgets that should have changed the world—but didn’t, and we hear all about his latest project, Ctrl A.I Delete, a t…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #121 - 9-20-24 - NES Retro Roulette 2024 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

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In this episode of ‘NES Retro Roulette’ where we play several random past 8-bit Nintendo….classics? Featured in this episode is the Super Spike V’Ball, Super Sprint, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, and Zombie Nation! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com - To access past Midwest Super Pixel …

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447: Chris Huelsbeck: Turrican 2, R-Type & The Great Giana Sisters - The Retro Hour EP447 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

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

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PS5 Pro deep dive, is it worth the asking price? 2:06:49

2M ago2:06:49

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Join us for our first episode of the Video Game Happy Hour Podcast, where we introduce ourselves, and do a deep dive to discuss the PS5 Pro console that will release later this year.By Krafty

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446: Core Design and Rare Ltd - The 90's 3D Gaming Revolution - The Retro Hour EP445 1:43:47

2M ago1:43:47

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This week, we bring you an all star panel with legends from Rare Ltd and Core Design! Hear first-hand accounts from Heather Stevens, Kev Bayliss, Chris Marlow, and Paul Machacek as they reveal how the industry transitioned from 2D to 3D graphics and worlds in the mid 90s, resulting in classics like Tomb Raider and Golden Eye 007 for the PlayStation…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #120 - 9-6-24 - “Abobo’s Double Dragon Carousel” 1:19:15

2M ago1:19:15

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We have played numerous 2D Brawlers/Beat-em-Ups on the show before, but today we revisit the genre’s roots in the game that popularized the genre by playing the compilation of Double Dragon Collection on the Switch! This is one of the old-school favorite games of today’s guest, Roosevelt Butler, host of the Mixed Culture podcast on GFBS! Check out …

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445: Sierra Stories with Metal Jesus Rocks - The Retro Hour EP445 1:41:41

2M ago1:41:41

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We catch up with Jason Lindsey, better known as 'Metal Jesus Rocks' – a YouTube sensation and former Sierra On-Line employee. We hear about his recent reunion with the legendary Sierra team, reminiscing about the glory days of one of the most iconic companies in PC gaming history. Jason shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Sierra, from…

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444: Yoko Shimomura: The Music of Street Fighter II & Kingdom Hearts - The Retro Hour EP444 1:19:01

2M ago1:19:01

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This week, we’re honoured to be joined by the legendary Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura, the musical genius behind some of the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time including Street Fighter II, and the enchanting melodies of Kingdom Hearts. We explore her incredible career and the creative process behind these timeless scores. Recorded li…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #119 - 8-23-24 - “Pixel Pros World Championships!!!!” 1:22:28

3M ago1:22:28

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We are all about eSports-ing it up with special guests Jack & Ethan from Oasis Rolling Video Games of Grand Forks. They fill us in on what they bring to the Grand Cities eSports community, and then we all compete in our own ‘friendly’ competition of the new Nintendo World Championships release on Switch! Who will go for the gold!?!? For more info o…

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443: Waterworld: Peter Scott on the Cancelled 3DO Game at Software Creations - The Retro Hour EP443 1:35:19

3M ago1:35:19

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In this episode, we sit down with the Peter Scott, a developer who has left his mark on some of the most intriguing projects in gaming history. From his early days coding on the VIC-20 and BBC Micro to his groundbreaking work at TierTex and Psygnosis. We hear the story behind the cancelled Waterworld game for the 3DO and PlayStation, and the impact…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #118 - 8-16-24 - “Rumbling Bananas!!!!” 1:15:41

3M ago1:15:41

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We return to the wonderful world of monkeys wreaking havoc in glassed balls in the new Switch game, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com - To access past Midwest Super Pixel Pros episodes visit https://midwestsuperpixelpros.podbean.com/ #supermonkeyb…

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442: Arcade Decades: Kim Justice’s Ultimate 80s Gaming Tribute - The Retro Hour EP442 1:19:16

3M ago1:19:16

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This week, we welcome the awesome Kim Justice back to the podcast, as she reveals her latest passion project – Arcade Decades: 80s Edition. Known for her love of the Amiga, Kim also has a deep-rooted passion for the 80s arcade scene, which many argue was the golden age of gaming. In this episode, Kim takes us on a nostalgic journey through her new …

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #117 - 8-9-24 - “Dropping Quarters 2024” 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

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We revisit the virtual arcades that Capcom kept striving for decades by jumping into several arcade classics from Capcom Arcade Stadium 2 on the Xbox Series X!! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com - To access past Midwest Super Pixel Pros episodes visit https://midwestsuperpixelpro…

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441: The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers - The Retro Hour EP441 1:24:20

3M ago1:24:20

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This week on the podcast, we chat with John Szczepaniak, author of ‘The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers.’ John shares his journey documenting previously untold these stories, interviewing legends like Ryuichi Nishizawa and Kouichi Yotsui. And some insights from developers behind classics like Streets of Rage 2, Illusion of Gaia, and Meta…

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440: Revolution in the Valley: The Birth of the Apple Macintosh - The Retro Hour EP440 1:24:58

3M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

This week, we're joined by Andy Hertzfeld, a key figure behind the creation of the original Apple Macintosh. He shares fascinating insights into the team dynamics, the impact of Steve Jobs' infamous "reality distortion field," and the story behind Apple's iconic 1984 Super Bowl commercial. We also delve into his post-Apple ventures, including co-fo…

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439: Secrets of id Software Marketing: Mike Wilson’s Insider Stories - The Retro Hour EP439 1:36:40

3M ago1:36:40

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In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWANGO to founding iconic companies like Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers, and Devolver Digital, Mike shares insider stories and reveals the secrets be…

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438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438 1:27:40

4M ago1:27:40

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This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands. Learn about the unique features and challenges of maintaining and restoring vintage machines, including the day when a 6-meter truck delivered the world's largest PC-Games collection. Bart share…

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #115 - 7-12-24 - “Electrified Bison!!!!” 1:27:49

4M ago1:27:49

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Chris returns to the show with a fresh batch of DLC characters in Street Fighter 6 to defend his Ultimate Pixel Pro Championship! We also discuss our thoughts on the cell phone video game landscape throughout the years and reflect on our favorite mobile games. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source Studios. For studio information, visit www.gf…

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437: From Bullfrog to Two Point: Syndicate, Theme Hospital and Beyond with Mark Webley & Gary Carr 1:43:10

4M ago1:43:10

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This week we sit down with industry legends Mark Webley and Gary Carr! From Gary's start at Palace Software working on the classic Barbarian, to Mark's entry into Bullfrog, working on classics like Syndicate, Theme Park and Theme Hospital. Plus, how they continued this legacy with the making of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. Contents: 00:…

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436: From Bedroom Coders to AAA Games: Paul Driscoll on the Amiga Era - The Retro Hour EP436 1:39:14

4M ago1:39:14

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This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster, author, and huge Amiga fan, Paul Driscoll, AKA The Drisk. Paul is the host of the RGDS podcast and the author of several incredible free books on retro gaming. We chat about his new book, "Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26". We explore what made the Amiga such a standout machine, relive classic game…

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