This week, we delve into the creative mind of Douglas Rapport, the renowned Speech Designer and Senior Producer whose work has shaped some of the most iconic video games of our time. Douglas opens up about his journey in the gaming industry, from his early days at Interplay to his groundbreaking work on classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories

40:30 - Douglas Rapport Interview

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Show notes:

Half Life 25th Anniversary Update: https://tinyurl.com/m5vr4438

Gears Of Rage: https://tinyurl.com/4863rxnx

IBrowse 3.0 Released: https://tinyurl.com/ya8raf75

Sonic Roll Board Game: https://tinyurl.com/3s2z92ee

BioFury: https://tinyurl.com/3rzzpse5

BioFury Gameplay: https://youtu.be/19fUZOMrT58?si=SkYS96K0I9aAZL1j  

3DO Tempest: https://youtu.be/_OLBXDVbULM?si=gUw56zcTgs7CPqVL