<div> <p>This week we’re joined by Todd Hayes, original US CEO of GameShark, the device that changed how a generation played games. From arcade beginnings to building a $252 million video game empire, Todd shares the story of bringing Action Replay to America, battling Sony in court, navigating Nintendo’s lockout chips, and launching the ambitious SharkWire online service for the N64. We also hear aboutthe return of GameShark for the modern era and his new GameShark Cheat Code Compendium, preserving the secrets behind gaming’s most legendary cheats.</p><p>GameShark Kickstarter: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4t6a96jb">https://tinyurl.com/4t6a96jb</a></p><p>Contents:</p><p>00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories <br>52:48 - GameShark Todd Hayes Interview </p><p>Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:</p><p>Bitmap Books - <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.com">https://www.bitmapbooks.com</a></p><p>Go to <a href="https://surfshark.com/retrohour">https://surfshark.com/retrohour</a> or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</p><p>Play Expo Blackpool: <a href="https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/">https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/</a></p><p>Check out PCBWay at <a href="https://pcbway.com">https://pcbway.com</a> for all your PCB needs</p><p>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:</p><p><a href="https://theretrohour.com/support/">https://theretrohour.com/support/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/retrohour">https://www.patreon.com/retrohour</a></p><p>Join our Discord channel: <a href="https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8">https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://theretrohour.com">http://theretrohour.com</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/">https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/</a><br>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/retrohouruk">https://twitter.com/retrohouruk</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/">https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/</a><br>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com">https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com</a><br>Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour">https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour</a></p><p>Show notes</p><p>The Simpsons: Hit &amp; Run Dreamcast Port: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ystdsvx3">https://tinyurl.com/ystdsvx3</a><br>Dark Sci-Fi SNES Shooter: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2smj37y5">https://tinyurl.com/2smj37y5</a><br>Amiga Addams Family Secrets: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3j356rep">https://tinyurl.com/3j356rep</a><br>New Wii Game Announced: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4u4f2haz">https://tinyurl.com/4u4f2haz</a><br>ReStory: Console Repair Game: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/39a95ctm">https://tinyurl.com/39a95ctm</a><br>Apple iPod Comeback Rumours: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/7u3xpd2p">https://tinyurl.com/7u3xpd2p</a><br>New ScummVM Documentary: <a href="https://www.scummdoc.com/">https://www.scummdoc.com/</a><br> </p></div>