The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
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Streets of Rage: Inside the Music with Yuzo Koshiro - The Retro Hour EP551
October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minThis week we’re joined by legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro, recorded live at Retromessa in Norway, for the story behind the iconic Streets of Rage soundtracks. From the club music that inspired those unforgettable beats to getting the most…
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Warren Spector: The Stories Behind Deus Ex and Ultima – The Retro Hour EP550
September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 58 minThis week, we’re joined by legendary game designer Warren Spector to explore the stories behind Ultima, Deus Ex and Epic Mickey. From the Dungeons & Dragons session that changed his life to John Romero’s offer to make his dream game…
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Yuzo Koshiro: From ActRaiser to Smash Bros.– The Retro Hour EP549
September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minRecorded live at Retromessa in Norway, we sit down with legendary video game composer Yuzo Koshiro for part one of our conversation, exploring his Nintendo years. From his earliest piano lessons to the orchestral sounds of ActRaiser, the…
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Before Photoshop: How SEGA’s Sonic Artwork Was Made – The Retro Hour EP548
September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 46 minHow do you turn a handful of pixels into one of gaming’s most recognisable characters? Recorded live at RetroMessa 2026, Dan and Joe meet illustrator Duncan Gutteridge, whose hand-painted artwork helped define Sonic’s European image during…
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British Gaming Legends: Stories From an Iconic Era – The Retro Hour EP547
September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 53 minIt's Ravi's final episode of the podcast, we give him a good send off! Plus, we bring you our Best of British panel from RetroMessa, featuring Mike Dailly (DMA Design), Glen O'Connell (Psygnosis), Duncan Gutteridge (Sega UK) and Brian…
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The Making of The Suffering: Horror, Morality and Games That Remember – The Retro Hour EP546
August 28, 2026 · 1 hr 40 minVeteran game designer Richard Rouse III joins us to revisit his journey from Bungie’s early Macintosh games to Centipede 3D and The Suffering. He reveals how the horror classic found its prison setting, blended action with psychological…
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Region Locked: The Untold Story of Australian Video Games – The Retro Hour EP545
August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 46 minAustralia gave the world pioneering adventures, cult classics and global hits,but much of its gaming history has been left out of the story. This week, we're joined by Region Locked creative lead Michael Refalo and veteran game designer…
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Amiga Just Revealed Its Future Plans - The Retro Hour EP544
August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 45 minThis week, we’re coming to you from Amiga Kickstart in Derby, where we recorded a fascinating panel looking at what comes next for one of computing’s most iconic names. With the long-running legal battle between Hyperion Entertainment and…