Retro Release - The Game Development Podcast
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -A podcast about video game development. Can be found at thegamingrecord.com, we go through the creation of the industries biggest games, and have a laugh at the same time!
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Episodes
27 - Guitar Hero
February 28, 2020 09:59 - 1 hour - 143 MB*sick shredding* It's another episode of the podcast what?!?! This week we take a look at how Guitar Hero came about... and eventually died. It was really cool to take a look at a game that survived off a peripheral this week so hope you all enjoy it! You can find all our Twitters here @retroreleasepod @WillNelson1998 @MichaelT1102 Or email us at [email protected] All the script notes are on my Wordpress WillNelson2508 Give us a follow, subscribe, review, tell your mates, or what...
26 - Bioshock
February 21, 2020 09:22 - 1 hour - 205 MB'Would You Kindly' listen to this episode of the podcast? Welcome back to another episode everyone! This week we take a look at the development and release of the modern classic - BioShock. We tried something interesting with this one, we spliced in parts of an interview and chatted about them to help emphasise certain points. If you liked that please let us know... enjoy! Twitter @releaseretro @WillNelson1998 @MichaelT1102 Email [email protected] Wordpress: willnelson2508 (for sc...
25 - Banjo-Kazooie
February 14, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 145 MBGUH-HUH! It's back to Britain this week as we take a look at Rare's seminal game of bear and bird! Banjo-Kazooie is a total classic and we're more than pleased to bring the story of it's creation. Hope everyone enjoys! Twitter @releaseretro email [email protected] scripts on Wordpress willnelson2508 If you enjoy our content don't forget to subscribe, review, tell your mates, all that jazz.We appreciate ya!
24 - Asteroids
February 07, 2020 09:51 - 1 hour - 145 MBHi everyone, welcome to another episode of the pod! This week we're taking yet another look an an arcade classic... Asteroids from Atari. We had a blast with this one! Twitter @releaseretro Email: [email protected] Wordpress: willnelson2508 Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in your feed or tell your mates! You can even review the pod in apple podcasts in app!! Cheers
23 - Cuphead
January 31, 2020 10:51 - 1 hour - 170 MBWelcome to another episode of the pod! This week we're going to be taking a look at Cuphead, some weird mugs, and how to make 'the perfect brew' - it's a good one. After the discussion about the article in release and post-release, it's linked here https://unwinnable.com/2017/11/10/cuphead-and-the-racist-spectre-of-fleischer-animation/ You can find us on twitter @releaseretro, email us at [email protected] or follow my wordpress at willnelson2508 for scripts and sources. Oh and i...
22 - Journey
January 24, 2020 10:39 - 1 hour - 170 MBWe're going on a... Journey. Yeah I said it! Anyway this weeks episode is Journey! We chat about how video games are art and how that debate is pretty dumb too. Follow us on twitter @releaseretro Email us at [email protected] Find scripts on the Wordpress willnelson2508 If you enjoyed the ep please leave us a review/follow/whatever
21 - HALO
January 17, 2020 12:18 - 1 hour - 166 MBHey everyone! This week we're going to take a look at the development and release of the original HALO, had a real fun time with this one so if you enjoyed it don't forget to review, like, or whatever it is you can do I dunno. Twitter @releaseretro Email: [email protected] Wordpress: willnelson2508 We're on essentially every podcast platform so get us wherever you get your podcasts!!
20 - The Witcher 3 & CD Projekt RED
January 10, 2020 11:14 - 1 hour - 179 MBThis week we're trying something a bit different!! We're taking a look at a studio on top of a game itself. It hasn't changed that much, it just means the origins of CD Projekt RED get a look in. As always though we take you through the development and release of a game, and this week its The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. You can find us on Twitter @releaseretro or email us at [email protected] We're on basically every platform, even Youtube, just give us a search! If you liked the show ...
19 - Portal
January 03, 2020 11:44 - 1 hour - 187 MBSo here's our first ep in 2020!!! Thanks for all the support last year! This week we're doing Portal, it's almost like we're never going to run out of games or something. Follow us on twitter @releaseretro Email us at [email protected] go to the wordpress willnelson2508 for scripts and sources I've probably missed something else but we're everywhere so just look us up!
18 - Untitled Goose Game
December 20, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 176 MB*HONK*! This week it's our first 2019 game, Untitled Goose Game!! we had a right laugh with this one and hope you do too, while learning about how House House came up with the crazy idea. This is our last episode before 2020 now so... thanks for listening this year and we'll see you the first Friday in January 2020. Podfollow link: Article used for #content https://qz.com/106616/police-geese-a-chinese-crime-fighting-plan-isnt-quite-as-ridiculous-as-it-sounds/ You can email us at retror...
17 - Pac-Man
December 13, 2019 10:37 - 1 hour - 173 MBA new episode?!??! Wow well you better listen. This one's on the classic 1980 arcade cabinet Pac-Man! In the middle we have some #content where we look at terrible Pac-Man products, here: https://www.homeleisuredirect.com/blog/arcade-games/10-Crimes-Against-Pac-Man.html Also that Kojima article WAS FAKE, just so no-one berates us: https://thehardtimes.net/harddrive/hideo-kojima-parts-ways-with-kojima-productions-over-creative-differences/ You can find us on twitter @releaseretro or emai...
16 - Red Dead Redemption
December 06, 2019 12:46 - 1 hour - 144 MBIt's the podcast, another episode! Here it is! Listen! This week we're doing Red Dead Redemption! If you wanna join in with the quiz from the middle here's a link: https://www.gotoquiz.com/which_red_dead_redemption_character_are_you Also you can find us on twitter @releaseretro or email us at [email protected]. You can go to willnelson2508 on wordpress for the scripts and sources too! https://podfollow.com/retro-release-the-game-development-podcast
15 - Batman: Arkham Asylum
November 29, 2019 10:56 - 1 hour - 159 MBWelcome one and all to episode 15 of the Retro Release podcast, this week's video game is another personal favourite of ours... Batman Arkham Asylum. If you want to find out just how to move a comic book character to a video game successfully then give this one a listen!! https://podfollow.com/retro-release-the-game-development-podcast Twitter @releaseretro Email [email protected] Scripts on the Wordpress willnelson2508 Thanks for listening!!
Best Of: Episodes 11-15
November 28, 2019 14:44 - 7 minutes - 13 MBWoah?! Some of the best bits from recent episodes of the podcast? Waaaaaaaaaah?? And a sneak peak for episode 15 before it comes out! What is happening! I'll maybe keep trying these every 5 episodes or so if you all want. Let me know on twitter @releaseretro or email @[email protected] https://podfollow.com/retro-release-the-game-development-podcast Thanks guys and gals!
14 - Wii Sports
November 22, 2019 10:42 - 1 hour - 135 MBHere it is! You know we had to do this one at some point. Zelda can wait!! We had a super time recording this one, hope you all enjoy as we take you through the development of Wii Sports! Twitter @releaseretro Email: [email protected] We're on all major platforms! And you can find the script and sources for this episode on my wordpress willnelson2508!! Tell your friends! Leave a review, listen! We appreciate it all, and we appreciate you! Until next week. Cheers
13 - Pokemon Red & Blue
November 15, 2019 11:11 - 1 hour - 165 MBHey everyone and welcome to another episode of the pod! This weeks episode is on the first Pokemon games, but we've tried something new with #content in the middle, hope you enjoy it! Twitter @releaseretro email: [email protected] We're on pretty much all platforms at this point! If you want to read the scripts with their sources check my wordpress at willnelson2508. Cheers guys!
12 - Tetris
November 08, 2019 10:56 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis weeks episode is on the one and only Tetris! It's got a great story involving the Cold War, the KGB, some bonkers court cases and more! We hope you all enjoy this one. Twitter @releaseretro email: [email protected] wordpress for scripts and sources: willnelson2508 we're on podbean, cashbox, iTunes, Spotify and Youtube. So check us out wherever is best.
11 - DOOM (1993)
November 01, 2019 11:49 - 1 hour - 115 MBHere's another episode! This week on the development of the original DOOM. We had an absolute blast this week and hope you all enjoy it. Check us on twitter @releaseretro Scripts on Wordpress at willnelson2508 Email us on: [email protected] We're on podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Youtube. So listen wherever you want! Cheers!
10 - Fallout: New Vegas
October 25, 2019 09:14 - 52 minutes - 97 MBEPISODE 10 WOOOOOH! This week its Fallout New Vegas! As it's one of our favourite games on the show, and today Obsidians new game The Outer Worlds is out. There is also another reason this episode is very special, as we're cross-promoting with The Platinum Grade Podcast, they take you through the journey of Platinuming all your favourite PlayStation games, there next episode will also be on New Vegas so check em out. Links down below. Our twitter @releaseretro, Platinum Grade's @theplatinum...
9 - Metal Gear Solid
October 18, 2019 08:39 - 1 hour - 132 MBHey all! Welcome to another episode of the Retro Release podcast! This weeks game is the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation. We had a wacky time recording this one so we hope you like it. The lads. Twitter @releaseretro Email us: [email protected] follow my Wordpress at willnelson2508 for the script and sources. We're also on iTunes, podbean, Spotify and Youtube!
8 - Spyro The Dragon
October 11, 2019 10:24 - 1 hour - 128 MBHey all! Welcome to another episode of the Retro Release Podcast, this week we go through the development and release of Spyro the Dragon for the PS1. It's a sort of follow on from last weeks episode on Crash, with a lot of cross-over of faces, brands and ideas. Hope you enjoy! Our twitter @releaseretro Our email is [email protected] We're on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify and Podbean! You can find the script and sources for this episode here:
7 - Crash Bandicoot
October 04, 2019 12:31 - 1 hour - 136 MBHey everyone! This weeks ep is on Crash Bandicoot. We had a great time recording this one and we're extremely happy with how it turned out. Hope you guys enjoy our longest ep yet! You can find the script and sources for this on my Wordpress: willnelson2508 Twitter @releaseretro Email: [email protected]
6 - Sonic '06
September 27, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week we tackle what is probably our first bad game, Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). It's a fun episode, and we're really proud of this one. Any feedback from you listeners would be amazing. You can find us at: Twitter @releaseretro Email: [email protected] See ya next week!
5 - Simpsons Hit and Run
September 20, 2019 07:51 - 58 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode the lads discuss the development and their memories of Simpsons Hit and Run! The best Simpsons game! We hope you enjoy it. Twitter: @releaseretro Email: [email protected] If you enjoy please give us a review, follow, subscribe (or whatever do what you want)
4 - Kingdom Hearts
September 13, 2019 10:06 - 52 minutes - 95.7 MBIn this episode the lads chat about Kingdom Hearts! It's a real fun one. Again we had a few technical issues throughout but next week we should be up and running and raring to go. Hope you enjoy!
3 - Shovel Knight
September 02, 2019 10:10 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBAs usual welcome to the Retro Release Podcast. On this episode we play Shovel Knight!! We had a great time (despite some audio problems) and we hope you do too. Don't forget to leave us a review, follow us @ReleaseRetro and you can email us at [email protected]
2 - Stardew Valley
August 15, 2019 14:56 - 53 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode we the boys discuss Stardew Valley's development, fish, wizards and so much more. Thanks for listening, if you want to contact us either message us at @releaseretro on twitter or email us at [email protected]
1 - Super Mario 64
August 09, 2019 12:20 - 43 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of Retro Release, the Podcast where I, Will, am joined by Robb as we discuss the development and release of some of the gaming industries biggest games. This episode is on Super Mario 64, the first 3D Mario game. If you want to contact us you can at either [email protected] or on Twitter @releaseretro