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The Intellivision Amico with Slope’s Game Room – The Retro Hour EP380

June 1, 2023 The Retro Hour

We have a long-overdue catch up with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slope’s Game Room, including breaking down the ill-fated Intellivision Amico. Promising to bring back the classic brand, the Amico’s repeated delays, leadership changes, and potential cancellation have left it shrouded in uncertainty. DJ Slope, renowned for his comprehensive gaming history …

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The Dreamcast Junkyard – The Retro Hour EP377

May 12, 2023 The Retro Hour

Born from a chance encounter with a low-priced Sega Dreamcast at video game shop, The Dreamcast Junkyard has grown from a personal blog into a thriving online community. We chat to Lewis and Mike from the team about the Dreamcast’s past, present, and future, exploring why this final console from …

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Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer – The Retro Hour EP373

April 13, 2023 The Retro Hour

In this episode, we chat with former Microsoft engineer-turned YouTuber, Dave Plummer, who played a crucial role in developing iconic software like the Windows Task Manager, 3D Pinball Space Cadet, and the peculiar story of how he sneaked Microsoft BOB into every copy of Windows XP! Dave’s Garage: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavesGarage/videos Please …

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New Dreamcast Games: Making Future Classics – The Retro Hour EP372

April 7, 2023 The Retro Hour

We chat to the developer of the amazing new Dreamcast dungeon crawler Harlequest, to find out what goes into developing new titles on Sega’s legendary console in 2023. Harlequest Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3MoqTg0 Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ We need your help to …