In this episode, we chat with former Microsoft engineer-turned YouTuber, Dave Plummer, who played a crucial role in developing iconic software like the Windows Task Manager, 3D Pinball Space Cadet, and the peculiar story of how he sneaked Microsoft BOB into every copy of Windows XP!

373: Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373

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Mark Healey talks about his journey from the C64's KGB Super Spy to Bullfrog classics like Theme Park and founding Media Molecule.

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

This week, we chat with pioneering game designer Nicole Lazzaro, known for her work on The Sims, Myst, and Diner Dash.

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

We get an insider’s look into the creation of groundbreaking titles like Burnout, Tron 2.0, and Sonic Rivals.

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

This week, we're joined by Sam Dicker, a pioneer who worked for Williams Electronics and joined the early Amiga crew.

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

We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry

373: Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373

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