We chat with Stephen Jones, the founder of Checkmate Digital, a company that makes Amiga-inspired desktop computer cases. Stephen shares his journey from developing Amiga products in the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as the Checkmate A1500 and the Siamese System, to his return to the scene with new products and his love for the Amiga community.

374: Checkmate Digital: The Story of Stephen Jones and His Amiga-Inspired Cases - The Retro Hour EP374

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430: Magic Carpet, Fun School & Theme Park with Mark Healey - The Retro Hour EP430

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429: The Sims and Myst: Bringing Emotion To Games - The Retro Hour EP429

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428: Burnout 1&2 to Sonic Rivals with Joe Bonar - The Retro Hour EP428

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427: Williams Electronics and Designing The Amiga with Sam Dicker - The Retro Hour EP427

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374: Checkmate Digital: The Story of Stephen Jones and His Amiga-Inspired Cases - The Retro Hour EP374

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