Best The Retro Hour Retro Gaming Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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482: Medal of Honor: The Inside Story with Chris Cross - The Retro Hour EP482 1:38:16

5d ago1:38:16

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This week we’re joined by Chris Cross, the original lead designer of Medal of Honor, who cut his teeth at Blizzard on Warcraft II and Diablo, worked on Small Soldiers: Squad Commander, survived Trespasser: The Lost World, and brought us gritty realism in Homefront. Chris shares some amazing behind-the-scenes stories, from Spielberg’s influence and …

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NightReign Review with SaturnBlaster (Twitch Streamer and Game Dev), Getting to Know Saturn, another gaming challenge, and more! 2:17:57

3d ago2:17:57

2:17:57

Join the Video Game Happy Hour podcast with special guest SaturnBlaster, a variety streamer and game dev! Hear Saturn's unique gaming journey, from an original Xbox to conquering the FromSoftware catalog. They review NightReign, FromSoftware's new multiplayer Souls-like, listen in to find out if they thinkNightReign lives up to the FromSoftware leg…

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Our Favorite Indie Games with Guest Rex from Paper Prototypes, Real Fans will buy Borderlands 4 for $80, the Perfect Gaming Snack, and more! 2:01:41

10d ago2:01:41

2:01:41

Join the Video Game Happy Hour podcast for a hilarious and insightful discussion on indie games, featuring a special guest, Rex from the Paper Prototypes podcast! This episode dives deep into the unique challenges and triumphs of indie game development, exploring why indie games might just save the future of gaming. Hear firsthand accounts of quirk…

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481: Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge’s UrbX Warriors: A Masterpiece for the ZX Spectrum Next - The Retro Hour EP481 1:22:00

11d ago1:22:00

1:22:00

This week, we chat with two legends of the British gaming scene, Tony Warriner (Revolution Software) and Stoo Cambridge (Sensible Software), who’ve teamed up to create UrbX Warriors, an incredible new title for the ZX Spectrum Next. UrbX Warriors Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/yvhw43et Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 32:29 - Tony …

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DOOM: The Dark Ages, Nintendo Bricks your Switch, Kojima's USB stick, Switch 2 News, and more! 2:27:44

17d ago2:27:44

2:27:44

Join Krafty, JamesPressStart, Savral, and SityClicker as they dive into the controversial new Doom The Dark Ages game – is it a masterpiece or just more of the same? Does James uncover a hidden gem of an indie game called Despelote? Then they cover Nintendo's latest anti-consumer shenanigans, the underwhelming Nintendo Switch 2 specs, news from Ste…

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480: Diablo, StarCraft & Comix Zone: Stieg Hedlund Reveals All - The Retro Hour EP480 1:25:31

19d ago1:25:31

1:25:31

This week we hear about the incredible career of game designer Stieg Hedlund! From his early days tinkering with BASIC on a Bally Astrocade to shaping some of the most iconic titles of the '90s like Comiz Zone, The Ooze, and the legendary Diablo. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 42:26 - Stieg Hedlund Interview Please visit our amazin…

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When Is A Game REALLY Retro with guest Lanceroy, GTA 6 News, and more! 1:57:10

24d ago1:57:10

1:57:10

Join Krafty, w0nda, SityClicker, and special guest Lanceroy for a hilarious and insightful Video Game Happy Hour! This episode dives into the surprisingly complex question: what is a retro game? The guys debate the merits of PS2-era classics versus Xbox 360 era titles, fueled by nostalgia and plenty of good-natured ribbing. Plus, Lance reveals his …

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479: Psygnosis, G-Police & Writing FPS History with Stuart Maine - The Retro Hour EP479 1:31:55

25d ago1:31:55

1:31:55

This week, we’re joined by game designer and author Stuart Maine, whose 28-year career spans iconic titles like Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper, and G-Police: Weapons of Justice. Stuart shares stories from the heyday of Bullfrog and Psygnosis, reflects on the golden era of first-person shooters, and reveals the wild behind-the-scenes of cancelled ga…

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BONUS - Space Marine 2 Review, Game Club Wrap up, and more! 1:51:10

27d ago1:51:10

1:51:10

Join Krafty, NightProphet (from Lost Boys podcast), and VGHH community members Jairoe and GBM for the Space Marine 2 Game Club Wrap Up Episode where they give a full review of the game, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.…

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Rising Game Prices Open Doors for Indie Devs, GTA 6 Delayed, Galaxies Gaming Showcase, and more! 2:19:30

1M ago2:19:30

2:19:30

This week the VGHH crew discusses Xbox console price and games increase, discuss how this may open the door for Indie devs, GTA 6 delay making room for Ghost of Yotei and Borderlands 4, Indian food is the best food, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.…

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478: Why The Demo Scene Is Now a Cultural Treasure - The Retro Hour EP478 1:31:38

1M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Tobias Kopka—aka Melkor of Haujobb—as we explore the importance of the demo scene. We explore how this underground digital art movement went from C64 crack intros to global recognition through the ‘Art of Coding’ UNESCO initiative. From the days of 2,000 sweaty kids attending events like The Gathering to int…

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Expedition 33 with guest Sean, Oblivion Shadow Drop, Switch 2 Pre-orders, Blue Prince and more! 2:16:38

1M ago2:16:38

2:16:38

This week the VGHH crew is joined by game journalist and podcast host Sean Garmer from Video Games 2 the MAX. VGHH and Sean cover Expedition 33, Elder Scrolls Oblivion shadow drop, Switch 2 pre-orders, another value of Gamepass debate, Blue Prince, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to …

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477: American McGee - From Doom to Dark Wonderland - The Retro Hour EP477 1:27:41

1M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

We’re joined by legendary game developer American McGee, who takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings on the Timex Sinclair and Commodore 64 to designing iconic levels for Doom II and Quake. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iD Software, reveals how a Ferrari-driving neighbour turned out to be John Carmack, and discusses the gothic i…

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Our Favorite Gaming Memories with guest BigWicki, and more! 2:25:22

2M ago2:25:22

2:25:22

This week the VGHH crew gets to know Twitch streamer BigWicki, chat about some of their favorite gaming memories, a new gaming challenge, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events. Update: V2. Audio Echo Issue fixed.…

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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476 1:56:13

2M ago1:56:13

1:56:13

As the Commodore Amiga celebrates its 40th birthday, we hear stories from original developers Dale Luck, Jeff Porter, Andy Finkel, and others. Recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey, our Dan gets the story of this legendary machine direct from the people who made it happen. Thanks to Amiga Bill for recording the interview, and joining us for the n…

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BONUS - Space Marine 2 Game Club Ep: 1 1:33:34

2M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

Join Krafty, NightProphet (from Lost Boys podcast), and VGHH community members Jairoe and ESP for the first Space Marine 2 Game Club Episode. They talk about Warhammer 40k lore, and their impressions of the game through the Servant of the Machine mission! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to joi…

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South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Space Marine 2, and more! 1:35:46

2M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

This week we give our impressions of new releases South of Midnight and Blue Prince, discuss Space Marine 2, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events!By VideoGameHappyHour.com

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475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475 1:42:29

2M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

This week we’re joined by Neil Haldar, a pivotal figure behind the legendary Unreal Tournament. From dropping out of medical school to leading major projects at Sierra Online, GT Interactive, and MGM Studios, Neil shares incredible stories from his time shaping iconic games. Plus, we rewind to the 3DO era, and get the inside story on licensed games…

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1995 Flashback Episode with Cody from 52Slash, Our Top Games and Movies from 1995, and more! 2:13:44

2M ago2:13:44

2:13:44

This week we are joined by Cody from 52Slash, where we reminisce about our favorite games and movies from 1995, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.By VideoGameHappyHour.com

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474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474 1:27:22

2M ago1:27:22

1:27:22

This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares.…

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Switch 2 Direct Reactions, Nintendo is DEAD! 1:50:23

2M ago1:50:23

1:50:23

This week we give our reactions on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, go over the price, the games, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.By VideoGameHappyHour.com

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BONUS - Final Fantasy X Game Club Ep: 3 2:14:02

2M ago2:14:02

2:14:02

Join Krafty, TacticalShogun (from Lost Boys podcast), and VGHH community member Jairoe for the third and final episode of Final Fantasy X Game club. They talk about their impressions from the Evrae boss battle through the end of the game, breakdown the ending, discuss the story beginning to end, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or Vi…

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First Berserker Khazan Demo Review, Guest CC from AFK2Chat, Game Club Winner Announced, Elden Ring "Love", and more! 2:19:02

2M ago2:19:02

2:19:02

This week guest CC, host of the AFK2Chat podcast joins us, we catch up on his Elden Ring gaming challenge, Krafty gives a review of the First Berserker Khazan Demo, Sity gives an update on Assassin Creed, we reveal our next Game Club Game Winner, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to jo…

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473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473 1:26:11

2M ago1:26:11

1:26:11

This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treatin…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review; Banger or Bust?! 2:16:10

2M ago2:16:10

2:16:10

This week we go in deep and discuss our first impressions of Ubisoft's latest release, Assassin's Creed Shadows, reveal the list of Game Club nominations, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.By VideoGameHappyHour.com

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472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472 1:37:40

2M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their roots in Norway’s Amiga scene to developing for the MEGA65 and building procedural magic on vintage hardware, they share the journey of crafting one of …

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Monster Hunter Wilds, Guest NightProphet from Lost Boys Podcast, Baldur's Gate 3, and more! 2:14:43

3M ago2:14:43

2:14:43

This week we get to know NightProphet, legendary gamer from Lost Boys podcast, go deep into Monster Hunter Wilds, Baldur's Gate 3, reminisce about our past trip to Vegas, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.…

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471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471 1:41:06

3M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

This week, we hear about the origins of The Elder Scrolls with the legendary VJ Lakshman, co-creator and a key figure in Bethesda Softworks’ early days. From the D&D roots of Elder Scrolls, and how procedural generation shaped an RPG legend. VJ also shares stories from his work on The Terminator, Crash Bash, Spyro The Dragon, and his time at Warner…

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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Guest AtumRall from GN&U, AMD's 7090 XT vs 5070 TI, Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, How many chickens can w0nda eat in his car, and more! 2:48:31

3M ago2:48:31

2:48:31

This week we are joined by AtumRall from GN&U, talk about games we are playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2), compare the AMD 7090 XT to the Nvidia 5070 TI, find out how many rotisserie chickens w0nda can eat, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games …

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Midwest Super Pixel Pros #131 - Shmuppreciation 2025 - 3-7-2025 48:02

3M ago48:02

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On a special one-off bonus episode of Midwest Super Pixel Pros, we welcome on John from the Super the Hardest podcast! Every March, we celebrate 'Shmuppreciation' where we play a variety of shoot-em-up (SHMUP) games, and on this episode we primarily discuss the recently reissued HD remaster of the Arcade/Dreamcast shmup, Under Defeat HD. We also to…

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470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

We chat with Marcin Paczyński, Senior Business Development Manager at Good Old Game, and Adam Ziółkowski, Technical Engineer, to hear about their new Preservation Program. Launched in November 2024, this initiative is dedicated to ensuring classic games remain playable on modern and future systems. We hear about the challenges of maintaining compat…

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BONUS - Final Fantasy X Game Club Ep: 2 1:14:13

3M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Join Krafty, TacticalShogun (from Lost Boys podcast), and VGHH community members ESP, and Mr. A for the second episode of Final Fantasy X Game club. They talk about their impressions from Thunder Plains through the Evrae boss battle, tips and tricks for new players and veterans alike. This is the second part of a mini-series, so stay tuned for more…

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Did AMD's 7090 XT Just Dethrone NVIDIA for Mid-Range Value Builds? Uber Eats vs DoorDash, and more! 2:35:45

3M ago2:35:45

2:35:45

This week we chat with Alex from our Discord about his gaming background, AMD 7090 XT release pricing and how the value measures up to NVIDIA's offerings, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, touch on Monster Hunter Wilds, Uber Eats vs DoorDash, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on o…

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469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469 1:30:45

3M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

In part two of our epic interview with Kelly Sumner, we move beyond Commodore and into his time at GameTek and Take-Two Interactive. Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories from the launch of GTA 3 and his experiences working with the Houser brothers. We also dive into his time as CEO of RedOctane, where he helped turn Guitar Hero into a global phen…

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Avowed Review, Insane GPU Prices, GPU News, and more! 2:30:11

3M ago2:30:11

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This week we give our initial review and impressions of Avowed, debate if now is the right time to build a PC, discuss insane GPU prices, GPU news, and more! Join our Discord by visiting VGHH.net or VideoGameHappyHour.com to chat about games and to join in on our gaming events.By VideoGameHappyHour.com

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468: What Really Killed Commodore? UK MD Kelly Sumner Tells All - The Retro Hour EP468 1:34:19

3M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

In the first part of our epic two part interview, we sit down with Kelly Sumner, former Managing Director of Commodore UK, to hear the highs and lows of his 15-year journey at the legendary company. From starting as a trainee engineer in 1979 to marketing the iconic Amiga and C64, Kelly shares never-before-heard stories about selling the Amiga 1000…

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