394: Commodore 64: I Adore My 64 - The Retro Hour EP394

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

The Retro Hour

Technology, Leisure, Video Games

4.9 • 558 Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2023

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

This week, we dive into the enduring legacy of the Commodore 64, the iconic home computer that revolutionised personal computing. We chat with Jeff Schaap, the creator of "I Adore My 64," a new documentary that pays homage to this technological marvel, the passionate global community that keeps its spirit alive, and a real heartfelt tribute to a machine that was truly ahead of its time.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	coming up on this week's show vector x owner's prayers are answered your chance to own one of the
0:05.9	90s most obscure consoles and we celebrate the c64 community with jeff scott and the retro hour
0:19.5	podcast is brought to you each and every fr with our wonderful mates at Bitmap Books.
0:24.5	Now, have you seen Neo Geo a visual history?
0:28.6	Now, of course, the Neo Geo, the system that manages to captivate gamers who were maybe in awe of its power or its price tag back in the day.
0:35.4	And if like me, you're one of those people are always dreamed of our only one,
0:38.0	but never got the chance.
0:39.1	Neo Geo, a visual history, is the next best thing.
0:42.8	You can check that out on the rest of their retro gaming collection
0:44.9	of bitmapbooks.com.
0:47.9	Hello, and welcome to the Retro Hour podcast, episode number 394,
0:52.7	your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news with me, Dan
0:55.9	Wood, me Ravi Abbott and me Joe Fox.
0:59.1	And welcome to the podcast that every Friday takes you on a nostalgic trip back to the golden
1:04.8	age of video games, reminiscing about the classic systems, the classic games, bringing
1:08.8	you up to speed on what's been happening in the world of retro from over the last week,
1:12.6	and of course bringing you a fascinating interview on the podcast every single Friday.
1:17.8	Basically, if you know this sound,
1:21.3	then this is the podcast for you.
1:24.4	Oh, what is that?
1:25.7	Come on, Joe.
1:26.3	Is that the Famicom?
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