This week, we chat with legendary game developer David Jones, the creative mind behind the iconic Magic Knight series. David delves into the fascinating history of creating some of the most beloved 8-bit adventure games of the 1980s, from his innovative use of the TRS-80 Model III for Spectrum development to developing the storytelling and gameplay mechanics of titles like Finders Keepers and Spellbound.
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40:44 - David Jones Interview
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Show notes
Evercade arcade: https://tinyurl.com/2s4d359p)
Resident Evil Zero & Code Veronica remakes: https://tinyurl.com/mw2seakj)
8bit Do Keyboard and Numpad: https://tinyurl.com/mrj4jx6v)
Aliens Neoplasma II: https://tinyurl.com/4um523x8)
Zelda LEGO announced: https://tinyurl.com/bdhdyhbw)
