PS1 Demo Discs, Bedroom Coders and FMV Revival - Indie Games That Changed The World - The Retro Hour EP495

We're joined by games journalist and author Aaron Potter to chat about his new book, 50 Indie Games That Changed the World. From the roots of the Indie scene with the 80's bedroom coders, the revival of lost genres like FMV games, and how modern indie titles are keeping classic computers and consoles alive.

50 Indie Games That Changed The World: https://tinyurl.com/4s3y5p27

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 
37:29 - Aaron Potter Interview

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Show notes

Vectrex Mini Prototypes Showcased At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/mu798csw
The A1200 Revealed At Gamescom: https://tinyurl.com/2zydz45m
He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: https://tinyurl.com/2udcvjjf
Cubix: 3D Platformer For The Spectrum: https://yrgb.ru/
Bubsy 4D: https://tinyurl.com/2r9pa3vy