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
We’ve got a Patreon and a whole extra podcast! 🎧
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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!
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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.
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
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
Mum’s not going to be able to record Lovejoy over my GamesMaster episodes anymore. #RetroTV #GamesMaster #90sKids
September 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Mum’s not going to be able to record Lovejoy over my GamesMaster episodes anymore. #RetroTV #GamesMaster #90sKids
I still love the fact that Apple’s first device was a blue box phreaking tool designed to hack free calls. #AppleHistory #RetroTech
September 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I still love the fact that Apple’s first device was a blue box phreaking tool designed to hack free calls. #AppleHistory #RetroTech
Amiga Addict is putting together a letters page all about Amiga Format. Got memories, favourite sections or stories to share? Send them an email at amiga@addict.media with the subject “Amiga Format memories” and include your name, town/city and country.
September 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Amiga Addict is putting together a letters page all about Amiga Format. Got memories, favourite sections or stories to share? Send them an email at amiga@addict.media with the subject “Amiga Format memories” and include your name, town/city and country.
We love The Coral and they have re-recorded their entire 2002 debut album in an 8-bit chiptune style. It’s a reinterpretation coming out as The Coral Caves Of Illusion #TheCoral #8bit #IndieRock” https://postly.click/1IA/
September 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We love The Coral and they have re-recorded their entire 2002 debut album in an 8-bit chiptune style. It’s a reinterpretation coming out as The Coral Caves Of Illusion #TheCoral #8bit #IndieRock” https://postly.click/1IA/
In 1985 the Amiga became the first home computer with true pre-emptive multitasking and 4096 colors on screen. A multimedia pioneer ahead of its time. #Amiga #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
September 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In 1985 the Amiga became the first home computer with true pre-emptive multitasking and 4096 colors on screen. A multimedia pioneer ahead of its time. #Amiga #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
In 1993 Doom was so popular it was installed on more computers than Windows itself
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
September 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In 1993 Doom was so popular it was installed on more computers than Windows itself
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
September 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"let’s play winner stays on and nobody’s allowed to pick Eddy" #RetroGames #Tekken
August 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"let’s play winner stays on and nobody’s allowed to pick Eddy" #RetroGames #Tekken
What was your favorite skating game? I always had a softspot for Thrasher Skate and Destroy
August 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What was your favorite skating game? I always had a softspot for Thrasher Skate and Destroy
nfo files were a crucial aspect of 'the scene' they are often pieces of art in thier own right. What are your memories of NFO's and were you ever given a shoutout? #pc #piracy #retrogames
August 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
nfo files were a crucial aspect of 'the scene' they are often pieces of art in thier own right. What are your memories of NFO's and were you ever given a shoutout? #pc #piracy #retrogames
This was the BBC's idea of a Retro Gaming setup.... #retrogames
August 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This was the BBC's idea of a Retro Gaming setup.... #retrogames