<description>&lt;div&gt;This week, we chat to Harvey Smith, the legendary designer behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and Area 51! From his early days playing D&amp;amp;D and Ultima Underworld to working at Origin Systems on Super Wing Commander. We hear about the challenges of designing Deus Ex, working alongside Warren Spector, and the technical innovations that made it a classic!&lt;br&gt;
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Mortal Kombat II for 3DO: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/mjf9hewr"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/mjf9hewr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PS2 memory card that can run your entire library: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/mdxDRtfEXNg"&gt;https://youtu.be/mdxDRtfEXNg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Dream Ride – a new Skidmarks style game for the Dreamcast: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/vnysuarv"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/vnysuarv&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Tang FPGA console: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/pp3jhzun"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/pp3jhzun&lt;/a&gt;
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We chat to Harvey Smith, the legendary designer behind Deus Ex, System Shock, and Area 51

466: Deus Ex, System Shock & Origin Systems: Harvey Smith Tells All - The Retro Hour EP466

<description>&lt;div&gt;This week, we chat to Dave from the wonderfully nostalgic Youtube channel Rose Tinted Spectrum.  From growing up in the arcades of Blackpool to his love of ZX Spectrum budget games, his hilarious takedowns of classic gaming TV, and why he really isn’t a fan of The Bitmap Brothers!&lt;br&gt;
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39:45 - Rose Tinted Spectrum Interview&lt;br&gt;
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New AVGN game: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/ffmrpIeHLzU"&gt;https://youtu.be/ffmrpIeHLzU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Retro Tap: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/3etpych9"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/3etpych9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Heavy Recoil Mega Drive port: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/3ew6zcr8"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/3ew6zcr8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The end for Blu-ray/Minidisc?: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/ycyerkv3"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/ycyerkv3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Atari Karts re-run: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/575jhu6c"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/575jhu6c&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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A nostalgic chat with Youtuber, Rose Tinted Spectrum

465: ZX Spectrum, GamesMaster & Retro Nostalgia with Rose Tinted Spectrum - The Retro Hour EP465

<description>&lt;div&gt;Paul Carruthers, the programming wizard behind the Sega Mega Drive’s iconic Mortal Kombat port, joins us this week to share his incredible journey. From his early gaming memories and passion for puzzle games to the challenges of co-founding Astral and developing titles like Archipelagos, Paul delves into the intricacies of game development. He offers an insider’s perspective on bringing the arcade phenomenon Mortal Kombat to home consoles, discussing the hurdles of limited hardware and the origins of the famous blood code. &lt;br&gt;
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38:01 - Paul Carruthers Interview&lt;br&gt;
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Dreamcast online Half-Life &amp;amp; Counter-Strike: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/4ajujn88"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/4ajujn88&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Atari Jaguar Livewire: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/E1mRvi8qzE0"&gt;https://youtu.be/E1mRvi8qzE0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Doomguy swaps weapons for wine: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/ybpy399f"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/ybpy399f&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Broken Sword for Evercade: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/3j58ftn8"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/3j58ftn8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Paul Carruthers reveals how he brought Mortal Kombat to the Mega Drive—solo!

464: Bringing Mortal Kombat Home: The Crazy Story of the Mega Drive Port - The Retro Hour EP464

<description>&lt;div&gt;This week, we’re joined by Eugene Sandulenko, project lead of the legendary ScummVM, to explore how this essential tool preserves gaming history. From its origins to supporting classics like Blade Runner and lesser-known gems, Eugene shares fascinating stories about reverse engineering, community passion, and overcoming challenges like LucasArts’ legal battles. Plus, we discuss how ScummVM adapts to modern trends, supports countless platforms, and even improves the retro gaming experience without losing its charm. &lt;br&gt;
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41:03 - Eugene Sandulenko Interview&lt;br&gt;
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Capcom and Bandai Namco handheld: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/3nnvwms3"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/3nnvwms3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Atari handheld: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/2j95myyk"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/2j95myyk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Kero Quest 64: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/wnb8ay3b"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/wnb8ay3b&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
House of the Dead 2 remake: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/4kjjx8uc"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/4kjjx8uc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Atari prototype found: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/5xeszd5s"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/5xeszd5s&lt;/a&gt;
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Eugene Sandulenko of ScummVM joins us to explore preserving gaming history, tackling challenges, and breathing new life into retro classics

463: ScummVM: Keeping Classic Games Alive - The Retro Hour EP463

<description>&lt;div&gt;This week on The Retro Hour, we’re joined by gaming legend Jez San OBE, the mastermind behind classics like StarGlider, the groundbreaking SuperFX chip, and the much-loved Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. From his early days coding on a TRS-80 to working with Nintendo on Star Fox, Jez shares his journey through the golden age of gaming. Hear how he reverse-engineered the Game Boy, created stunning 3D experiences, and built Argonaut into a pioneering powerhouse. Plus, exciting insights into the upcoming Croc remaster and the rebirth of Argonaut!&lt;br&gt;
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44:05 - Jez San Interview&lt;br&gt;
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The Spectrum outsells the Xbox: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/tu6bu6c3"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/tu6bu6c3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Snes version of Batman Returns now on Mega Drive: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/nupwkx8x"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/nupwkx8x&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Secret hidden in Majora’s Mask found: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/W1x6XnTaN28"&gt;https://youtu.be/W1x6XnTaN28&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
New FPGA PS1: &lt;a href="https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1877179623026397528"&gt;https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1877179623026397528&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Soviet bots: &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8"&gt;https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Jez San OBE shares the stories behind Star Fox, Croc, and the SuperFX chip

462: Argonaut Games: Jez San on Star Fox, Croc, and the SuperFX Chip - The Retro Hour EP462

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