436: From Bedroom Coders to AAA Games: Paul Driscoll on the Amiga Era - The Retro Hour EP436
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This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster, author, and huge Amiga fan, Paul Driscoll, AKA The Drisk. Paul is the host of the RGDS podcast and the author of several incredible free books on retro gaming. We chat about his new book, "Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26". We explore what made the Amiga such a standout machine, relive classic game bundles like the iconic Batman and Screen Gems packs, and discuss the unique era of bedroom coders and AAA games.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 37:19 - Paul Driscoll Interview

Amiga Top 50 Games: Book One - 50 to 26 Book: https://tinyurl.com/mr3248pn) RGDS Podcast: https://retrogamingdailyshow.libsyn.com/)

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Show notes:

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