Retro Titans: the podcast dedicated to the epic world of retro and indie gaming. Interviews with the people who brought us the games, computers and consoles we love - and those who are bringing it all back.
Retro Titans - the Evercade podcast
Claim This Podcastby Phil Szomszor
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Retro Titans: the podcast dedicated to the epic world of retro and indie gaming. Interviews with the people who brought us the games, computers and consoles we love - and those who are bringing it all back.
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2/12/2024
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May 31, 2026
The Art of Porting Classic Games: From Metal Gear to Turrican with Ian "Hoffman" Ford
<p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode of Retro Titans, Phil sits down with coder, musician and game porter Ian "Hoffman" Ford — a veteran of the Amiga demoscene whose work has helped bring classic games to new audiences across modern retro platforms.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">From creating tracker music as a teenager during the UK home computer boom to porting iconic titles like Metal Gear, Shinobi, Golden Axe and Turrican, Ian has spent decades combining technical expertise with a passion for retro gaming. Equally at home composing soundtracks, designing sound effects and writing low-level code, he occupies a unique place in the modern retro scene.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Together, Phil and Ian explore the worlds of game porting and retro game music, discussing what it takes to faithfully bring classic games to new hardware, how vintage systems shape the creative process, and why preserving the look, feel and sound of these games remains so important today.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode, we explore:</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">1️⃣ The art of porting classic games<br /> What really happens when a game moves from one platform to another — and why understanding both the original hardware and the destination system is only the beginning.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">2️⃣ From the Amiga demoscene to modern retro development<br /> How a teenage passion for music, coding and creativity evolved into a career spanning decades of retro gaming projects.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">3️⃣ Music, sound and atmosphere in retro games<br /> From tracker music and game soundtracks to sound design and audio production, Ian explains how he creates music that enhances the retro gaming experience.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">4️⃣ Head Over Heels: Return to Blacktooth<br /> A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most anticipated modern retro releases, and the work involved in bringing the Atari ST project to the Amiga.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">5️⃣ Preserving gaming history for new generations<br /> From Metal Gear on the MSX to modern Neo Geo projects, Ian discusses why classic games still matter and how they continue to inspire today's developers and players.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Ian also shares stories from the Amiga demo scene, explains how a chance discovery of the Metal Gear source code sparked his first major porting project, discusses his work on Seekanoid and Roguecraft DX, and reveals the games that shaped his life — from Tetris and Journey to the Neo Geo classic Neo Turf Masters.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">🔗 Guest links</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">GitHub: <a href= "https://github.com/h0ffman">https://github.com/h0ffman</a></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Twitch: <a href= "https://www.twitch.tv/h0ffman">https://www.twitch.tv/h0ffman</a></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Bluesky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/h0ffman.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/h0ffman.bsky.social</a></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@h0ffman">https://www.youtube.com/@h0ffman</a></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">🎙️ Credits</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Retro Titans is sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Produced by Rocket Media, with voiceover from Mark Silk</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna</p> <p>Used under licence from shockwave-sound.com</p>
May 17, 2026
Inside Bitmap Books: Preserving Retro Gaming History with Sam Dyer
<p data-start="0" data-end="234">In this episode of Retro Titans, Phil sits down with <span class="whitespace-normal">Sam Dyer</span>, founder of <span class="" data-state= "closed"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitmap Books</a></span> — the publisher behind some of the most beautifully crafted retro gaming books ever produced.</p> <p data-start="236" data-end="575">From the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum to the NeoGeo and N64, Bitmap Books has become synonymous with premium retro gaming preservation, celebrating the art, culture and history of the games we grew up with. But Sam's journey started much like many of ours — with a beige computer under the TV and a lifelong fascination with games.</p> <p data-start="577" data-end="793">Together, Phil and Sam explore how nostalgia, graphic design and a love of gaming history combined to create one of the most respected retro gaming publishers in the world today.</p> <p data-start="795" data-end="823">In this episode, we explore:</p> <p data-start="825" data-end="965">1️⃣ The origins of Bitmap Books<br data-start="856" data-end="859" /> How a passion project inspired by the Commodore 64 grew into a globally recognised retro gaming publisher.</p> <p data-start="967" data-end="1105">2️⃣ Designing books for retro fans<br data-start="1001" data-end="1004" /> Why presentation, print quality and visual storytelling matter just as much as the words on the page.</p> <p data-start="1107" data-end="1280">3️⃣ Preserving gaming history<br data-start="1136" data-end="1139" /> From arcade classics and point-and-click adventures to SNK and Neo Geo, Sam explains why these games deserve to be documented and celebrated.</p> <p data-start="1282" data-end="1442">4️⃣ Nostalgia, community and modern retro culture<br data-start="1331" data-end="1334" /> Why retro gaming continues to resonate with new generations, and how the meaning of "retro" keeps evolving.</p> <p data-start="1444" data-end="1742">Sam also shares stories about launching books through Kickstarter, working with legendary developers and publishers, creating collector's editions with built-in sound effects, and why games like Sensible Soccer, Monkey Island and Metal Slug still matter today.</p> <p data-start="1744" data-end="1906">🔗 Guest links – Sam Dyer / Bitmap Books<br data-start="1784" data-end="1787" /> <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Bitmap Books Website https://www.bitmapbooks.com/</a></span><br data-start="1824" data-end="1827" /> <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Bitmap Books on X/Twitter https://x.com/bitmap_books</a></span><br data-start="1864" data-end="1867" /> <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Bitmap Books on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bitmapbooks</a></span></p> <p data-start="1908" data-end="1990">🎙️ Credits<br data-start= "1919" data-end="1922" /> Retro Titans is sponsored by <span class="" data-state= "closed"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thalamus Digital Publishing</a></span></p> <p data-start="1992" data-end="2077">Produced by Rocket Media, with voiceover from <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Silk</a></span></p> <p data-start="2079" data-end="2161" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna<br data-start="2115" data-end="2118" /> Used under license from shockwave-sound.com</p>
May 3, 2026
Modern C64 Game Development & Retro Revival with Carleton Handley
<p data-start="978" data-end="1166">In this episode of Retro Titans, Phil sits down with veteran game developer Carleton Handley to explore a career that spans the golden age of gaming right through to today's retro revival.</p> <p data-start="1168" data-end="1496">Carleton started out as a self-taught bedroom coder on the C64, before going on to work across multiple generations of games — from 8-bit classics to console and mobile titles. But in recent years, he's returned to where it all began, creating brand new games for the C64, including the brilliant puzzle game Millie and Molly.</p> <p data-start="1498" data-end="1658">Together, they explore what draws developers back to retro platforms, how constraints can fuel creativity, and why the C64 scene is still very much alive today.</p> <p data-start="1660" data-end="1688">In this episode, we explore:</p> <p data-start="1690" data-end="1860">1️⃣ From bedroom coder to professional developer<br data-start="1738" data-end="1741" /> Carleton's journey from learning to code as a teenager to working across Game Gear, PlayStation and early mobile games.</p> <p data-start="1862" data-end="1969">2️⃣ Why return to the C64?<br data-start="1888" data-end="1891" /> What brought him back to 8-bit development after years away from making games.</p> <p data-start="1971" data-end="2093">3️⃣ Designing Millie and Molly<br data-start="2003" data-end="2006" /> How thoughtful puzzle design and simple mechanics create a deeply rewarding experience.</p> <p data-start="2095" data-end="2222">4️⃣ The modern retro scene<br data-start="2121" data-end="2124" /> Why communities, tools and platforms are making it easier than ever to create for classic systems.</p> <p data-start="2224" data-end="2405">Carleton also shares stories from his early career, his experiences working across different eras of the games industry, and how his passion for making games never really went away.</p> <p data-start="2407" data-end="2462">🔗 Guest links – Carleton Handley<br data-start="2440" data-end="2443" /> https://carletonhandley.itch.io/</p> <p data-start="2464" data-end="2567">🎙️ Credits<br data-start= "2475" data-end="2478" /> Retro Titans is sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing<br data-start="2534" data-end="2537" /> 🌐 <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2540" data-end= "2565">www.thalamusdigital.co.uk</a></p> <p data-start="2569" data-end="2648">Produced by Rocket Media, with voiceover from Mark Silk<br data-start="2624" data-end="2627" /> 🌐 <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2630" data-end= "2646">www.marcsilk.com</a></p> <p data-start="2650" data-end="2734">Music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna<br data-start="2686" data-end="2689" /> Used under license from shockwave-sound.com</p>
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