508: "The 3DO M2 demo was mind-blowing... we were dying to ship it!" – Michael Devine (Former 3DO VP of Sales) – The Retro Hour Podcast EP508
NOV 28, 2025108 MIN
508: "The 3DO M2 demo was mind-blowing... we were dying to ship it!" – Michael Devine (Former 3DO VP of Sales) – The Retro Hour Podcast EP508
NOV 28, 2025108 MIN
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<div>This week we’re joined by industry veteran Michael Devine, former VP of Sales at The 3DO Company, key player at TDK Mediactive, and now CEO of Rockit Games, for an incredible look at four decades inside the games industry. From the “mind-blowing” M2 demos and the rise of Army Men, to the chaos of securing Hollywood licences and resurrecting Jaleco’s classic sports titles.<br>
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Contents:<br>
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00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories <br>
49:31 - Michael Devine Interview <br>
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Show notes<br>
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Mario 64 on the PlayStation: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/mst4wr2v">https://tinyurl.com/mst4wr2v</a><br>
Zork goes open source: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/fscxdevf">https://tinyurl.com/fscxdevf</a><br>
Xbox Crocs: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/nb5yhved">https://tinyurl.com/nb5yhved</a><br>
Daytona USA returns: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yvw3x72e">https://tinyurl.com/yvw3x72e</a><br>
Modern paper tape reader: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/28b5p7y4">https://tinyurl.com/28b5p7y4</a><br>
TimeSplitters Rewind: <a href="https://www.timesplittersrewind.com/">https://www.timesplittersrewind.com/</a>
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