The Launch of the Sega Mega Drive and Atari's Lost Dreams - Michael Katz - The Retro Hour EP194

Episode 194,   Oct 11, 2019, 12:12 AM

Fired by Sega, lied to by Atari, we talk to the man who launched the Sega Mega Drive, tried to turnaround Atari's fortunes and started the handheld gaming market, the amazing Michael Katz is this week's guest.

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Show notes:

Buy the Nintendo Playstation: https://bit.ly/2MuAX6D
Atari VCS internals: https://bit.ly/2VyliaA
Atari VCS designer quits: https://bit.ly/2pg0UP5 Simpsons Hit & Run remaster: https://bit.ly/2MvyLeZ Radio 3 video games music show: https://bit.ly/2pWyzxH
ATgames getting sued by Bandi Namco and Wallgreens: https://bit.ly/2MqPC2A