The Retro Hour Podcast
@theretrohour.com
Retro Gaming Podcast from three best mates. We love chatting with people about Retro Tech every week. TheRetroHour.com
If there’s one game I think truly deserves a remaster, it’s Syndicate Wars. I absolutely loved the series, and the new take on it was pretty cool for its time. It did struggle a bit with the camera angles and the tech limitations back then, though. What did you think?
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If there’s one game I think truly deserves a remaster, it’s Syndicate Wars. I absolutely loved the series, and the new take on it was pretty cool for its time. It did struggle a bit with the camera angles and the tech limitations back then, though. What did you think?
Today in 2001, Microsoft entered the console world with the first Xbox.
It changed gaming forever with Halo and the rise of Xbox Live. It launch stood out as one of the first major public events in New York after 9/11.
It changed gaming forever with Halo and the rise of Xbox Live. It launch stood out as one of the first major public events in New York after 9/11.
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Today in 2001, Microsoft entered the console world with the first Xbox.
It changed gaming forever with Halo and the rise of Xbox Live. It launch stood out as one of the first major public events in New York after 9/11.
It changed gaming forever with Halo and the rise of Xbox Live. It launch stood out as one of the first major public events in New York after 9/11.
Ultimate Simpsons Doom was a very popular version back in the days.
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ultimate Simpsons Doom was a very popular version back in the days.
The Doncaster Gaming Market is back.
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Doncaster Dome
Retro, modern, merch and more! The ultimate day out for gaming fans.
#DoncasterGamingMarket #RetroGaming
https://postly.click/OjQh
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Doncaster Dome
Retro, modern, merch and more! The ultimate day out for gaming fans.
#DoncasterGamingMarket #RetroGaming
https://postly.click/OjQh
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Doncaster Gaming Market is back.
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Doncaster Dome
Retro, modern, merch and more! The ultimate day out for gaming fans.
#DoncasterGamingMarket #RetroGaming
https://postly.click/OjQh
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Doncaster Dome
Retro, modern, merch and more! The ultimate day out for gaming fans.
#DoncasterGamingMarket #RetroGaming
https://postly.click/OjQh
Remember when BT phonecards had proper designs? I’ve seen the collector forums. I’m not going down that rabbit hole.....
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Remember when BT phonecards had proper designs? I’ve seen the collector forums. I’m not going down that rabbit hole.....
We’ve got a Patreon and a whole extra podcast! 🎧
https://postly.click/ekS
Support us to enjoy ad-free episodes, extra news stories just for patrons, our exclusive After Hours podcast, video interviews, the MegaCut video edition, and patron-only hangouts!
https://postly.click/ekS
Support us to enjoy ad-free episodes, extra news stories just for patrons, our exclusive After Hours podcast, video interviews, the MegaCut video edition, and patron-only hangouts!
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We’ve got a Patreon and a whole extra podcast! 🎧
https://postly.click/ekS
Support us to enjoy ad-free episodes, extra news stories just for patrons, our exclusive After Hours podcast, video interviews, the MegaCut video edition, and patron-only hangouts!
https://postly.click/ekS
Support us to enjoy ad-free episodes, extra news stories just for patrons, our exclusive After Hours podcast, video interviews, the MegaCut video edition, and patron-only hangouts!
Still one of the best looking logos out there! Roger Dean really nailed it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Still one of the best looking logos out there! Roger Dean really nailed it.
When needs must
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
When needs must
The Jurassic Park version of UNIX was the stuff of dreams growing up. Now you can try it yourself in your browser at https://postly.click/2Em
November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Jurassic Park version of UNIX was the stuff of dreams growing up. Now you can try it yourself in your browser at https://postly.click/2Em
There was AltaVista for answers. Then Astalavista for… other answers.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
There was AltaVista for answers. Then Astalavista for… other answers.
Epic internally called the project “Botmatch” before settling on Unreal Tournament.
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Epic internally called the project “Botmatch” before settling on Unreal Tournament.
With the right moves in Star Fox and suddenly you’re “Out of This Dimension.” The ultimate SNES mind-bender.
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
With the right moves in Star Fox and suddenly you’re “Out of This Dimension.” The ultimate SNES mind-bender.
Reposted by The Retro Hour Podcast
#History of #SEGA is out this month, folks! I really hope you can all check it out!
@timeextension.com @sega-16.bsky.social @segadriven.bsky.social @thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk @theretrohour.com @sonichedgeblog.bsky.social @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social #videogames #megadrive #mastersystrm #dreamcast
@timeextension.com @sega-16.bsky.social @segadriven.bsky.social @thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk @theretrohour.com @sonichedgeblog.bsky.social @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social #videogames #megadrive #mastersystrm #dreamcast
The #History of #SEGA is up for pre-order!
My #book detailing the trials and tribulations of one of #gaming 's most celebrated developers is coming from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social in September, but you can secure a copy now. Hit the following link for all the info!
My #book detailing the trials and tribulations of one of #gaming 's most celebrated developers is coming from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social in September, but you can secure a copy now. Hit the following link for all the info!
JMD Works - History of SEGA
Releasing September 30, 2025
www.jmdworks.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#History of #SEGA is out this month, folks! I really hope you can all check it out!
@timeextension.com @sega-16.bsky.social @segadriven.bsky.social @thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk @theretrohour.com @sonichedgeblog.bsky.social @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social #videogames #megadrive #mastersystrm #dreamcast
@timeextension.com @sega-16.bsky.social @segadriven.bsky.social @thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk @theretrohour.com @sonichedgeblog.bsky.social @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social #videogames #megadrive #mastersystrm #dreamcast
Be ahead of the competition
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Be ahead of the competition
Everybody talks about the rise of AI. Clippy saw it coming in 1997.
November 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Everybody talks about the rise of AI. Clippy saw it coming in 1997.
Mark your calendars!
London Gaming Market returns on Sunday 9th November 2025 at the Royal National Hotel.
The UK’s biggest retro and modern gaming market returns!
Discover classic consoles, rare games, collectibles, and merch.
https://postly.click/OjQh
London Gaming Market returns on Sunday 9th November 2025 at the Royal National Hotel.
The UK’s biggest retro and modern gaming market returns!
Discover classic consoles, rare games, collectibles, and merch.
https://postly.click/OjQh
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Mark your calendars!
London Gaming Market returns on Sunday 9th November 2025 at the Royal National Hotel.
The UK’s biggest retro and modern gaming market returns!
Discover classic consoles, rare games, collectibles, and merch.
https://postly.click/OjQh
London Gaming Market returns on Sunday 9th November 2025 at the Royal National Hotel.
The UK’s biggest retro and modern gaming market returns!
Discover classic consoles, rare games, collectibles, and merch.
https://postly.click/OjQh
Retro gaming deserves to be remembered in style. Bitmap Books brings those memories to life with expert writing, striking visuals, and top-tier design. @bitmapbooks https://postly.click/NMR
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Retro gaming deserves to be remembered in style. Bitmap Books brings those memories to life with expert writing, striking visuals, and top-tier design. @bitmapbooks https://postly.click/NMR
Loving the T-Shirt! and nice hat! Chris is awesome, such a pioneer.
Chris Crawford sent me this hat in the mail and it be the best day of my retro computing life.
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Loving the T-Shirt! and nice hat! Chris is awesome, such a pioneer.
Here’s this week’s news video. BLOOD rises from the grave for Halloween, the LEGO Game Boy gets hacked into a real working console, and Clock Tower hits the GBA thanks to a fan port. Plus, a sleek new ZX Spectrum clone, a stunning Tomb Raider II port for the Sega Saturn.
They MODDED the LEGO Game Boy?! | BLOOD is Back for Halloween! - The Retro Hour EP501
YouTube video by The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here’s this week’s news video. BLOOD rises from the grave for Halloween, the LEGO Game Boy gets hacked into a real working console, and Clock Tower hits the GBA thanks to a fan port. Plus, a sleek new ZX Spectrum clone, a stunning Tomb Raider II port for the Sega Saturn.
I’ve always had a soft spot for strategy guides. For some, buying the game and the guide was part of the whole experience. Did any of you use or collect strategy guides yourself? Or were you too hardcore for that?
October 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’ve always had a soft spot for strategy guides. For some, buying the game and the guide was part of the whole experience. Did any of you use or collect strategy guides yourself? Or were you too hardcore for that?
Spending time tweaking AUTOEXEC.BAT
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Spending time tweaking AUTOEXEC.BAT
This week marks our 500th episode, and we’re celebrating with a special video interview featuring Atari legend Roger Hector. From working with Nolan Bushnell to helping create Super Breakout and Battlezone, Roger shares incredible stories from the early days of gaming. #atari #podcast
"No One Had Storyboarded Games Before - So I Did!" - Atari Legend Roger Hector Interview
YouTube video by The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Reposted by The Retro Hour Podcast
Packing MicroBeast component bags whilst listening to the 500th episode of the RetroHour Podcast (well done, @theretrohour.com!!). Great to hear them shouting out to @martinpiper.bsky.social for the MegaWang 2000 as well.
Could I BE more retro?
Could I BE more retro?
October 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Packing MicroBeast component bags whilst listening to the 500th episode of the RetroHour Podcast (well done, @theretrohour.com!!). Great to hear them shouting out to @martinpiper.bsky.social for the MegaWang 2000 as well.
Could I BE more retro?
Could I BE more retro?
Episode 500! After nearly a decade of podcasting, a new era begins! We’re now fully video. (Audio fans, dont worry nothing changes.) This episode features arcade hardware in the C64, the new Raspberry Pi 500+, and more. News today, interview with Atari legend Roger Hector on Monday.
Arcade Hardware in a Commodore 64, New Raspberry Pi 500+ - The Retro Hour EP500
YouTube video by The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Episode 500! After nearly a decade of podcasting, a new era begins! We’re now fully video. (Audio fans, dont worry nothing changes.) This episode features arcade hardware in the C64, the new Raspberry Pi 500+, and more. News today, interview with Atari legend Roger Hector on Monday.