This week, we’re joined by Chris Long, a former programmer at Core Design, to uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the studio’s most iconic titles. From his early days creating the quirky Merv The Merciless for Probe Software, to the smash-hit Chuck Rock and its sequel, Chris gives us an insider’s view into the creativity and chaos of Core in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. We delve into the tools of the trade, the challenges of transitioning to 3D with the PlayStation, and the untold tales of Rick Dangerous 2, Swagman, and Wonderdog.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:22 - Chris Long Interview
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Show notes:
New cheat code found in Donkey Kong Country 2: https://tinyurl.com/5n6teuce)
Sega delists most of its retro games: https://tinyurl.com/2z3bptu8)
Mega Drive tracker: https://tinyurl.com/rydpwvda)
Lost Commodore 64 game uncovered by archivists: https://tinyurl.com/5n76he7c)
Captain Square Jaw demo released for the Spectrum Next: https://tinyurl.com/mr2pmsf3)
