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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  • 474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474

    474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474
    Apr 4 2025
    This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares. Plus, why horror in games is more than just guts and gore, and what really makes a game scary…

    TerrorBytes website: https://terrorbytesdoc.com/

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    35:09 - TerrorBytes 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

    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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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    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour

    Show notes

    Long Lost NES Populous Found: https://tinyurl.com/y434kfzw
    Ghosts ’N Goblins Tribute Gladmort: https://tinyurl.com/ymr98anx
    Krogharr – New Amiga Slasher: https://tinyurl.com/79xfph5p
    Exploding PSPs Warning: https://tinyurl.com/mvj9msph
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473

    473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473
    Mar 28 2025
    This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treating viewers with intelligence is the key to her fast-growing fanbase.

    Kari's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@karilawler

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    39:46 - Kari Lawler 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

    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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

    Sensi Soccer on NES found: https://tinyurl.com/4mdu5bp3
    Another Nintendo PlayStation: https://tinyurl.com/yhw79w7x
    Wipeout Dreamcast: https://youtu.be/01MuoxLTQ9o
    Full Size Amiga 1200 delayed: https://tinyurl.com/y7e9jhet
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472

    472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472
    Mar 21 2025
    This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their roots in Norway’s Amiga scene to developing for the MEGA65 and building procedural magic on vintage hardware, they share the journey of crafting one of the most exciting modern Amiga games.

    Badger Punch Games: https://www.badgerpunch.com/

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    44:48 - Badger Punch Games 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

    The Retro Hour Book: https://retrohour.myshopify.com/

    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 Saturn games streamed from Wi-Fi: https://tinyurl.com/4jft5txa
    You can now order CEX from JustEat: https://tinyurl.com/3cdhfxew
    Cancelled SNES title ‘Mortal Kombat Nitro’: https://youtu.be/n8ovAVUZroU
    USB hyper hack for Xbox 360: https://youtu.be/IUK__yGXmds
    Counter-Strike remake: https://tinyurl.com/44axx4nk
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    1 hr and 38 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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Essential for Retro Gaming Fans

The Retro Hour is a fantastic listen, packed with retro gaming news, expert insights, and great interviews. Dan, Ravi and Joe keep it entertaining while covering the latest stories from the scene.

The varied guests—industry legends, developers, and collectors—share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. The production quality is top-notch, and the balance of banter and info is spot on.

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