545: Region Locked: The Untold Story of Australian Video Games – The Retro Hour EP545
Summary
The Retro Hour hosts Dan, Ravi, and Joe recap the Retro Mesa event in Norway and announce Ravi’s departure from the podcast. They discuss CEX’s rumored pivot to retro stores, a Z-Wolf PC remaster, and a Kickstarter for a Lara Croft statue in Derby. The episode features guests Michael Ruffalo and John Passfield on Australian gaming history, and Luke Earle on the statue campaign.
Topics discussed
Sleep Number mattress sale and promotion
Bitmap Books retro gaming history collection
Recapping the recent Retro Hour event and guests
Introduction to Australian gaming history and guest
Ravi's departure from the podcast and future plans
CEX discontinuing physical media and Retro Ghetto shops
Z-Wolf Amiga game remaster and modern features
Campaign to bring Lara Croft statue back to Derby
Donkey Kong Country 4 fan mod and Sega Multi-Mega fix
Podcast patron perks and upcoming hangout event
Interview: Australian gaming isolation and early development
John Passfield's career and Halloween Harry origins
The Hobbit game AI and Melbourne House achievements
Beam Software, NES licensing, and Bad Street Brawler
Australian studio connections and the rise of 3D gaming
Region Locked documentary Kickstarter and rewards
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