This week on the podcast, we sit down with Ken Levine, the mastermind behind Bioshock, to explore his gaming roots and creative journey. From his early fascination with electro-mechanical games to the immersive worlds of Ultima Underworld and Civilization, Ken unfolds the layers behind Bioshock's immersive narrative and art deco influences. We'll also peek into the development of his newest project, Judas, and its appeal to Bioshock fans.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
48:37 - Ken Levine Interview

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Show notes:

Time Splitters Rewind seeks developers: https://tinyurl.com/ymwth8wy
New Amstrad fan game: Mighty Street Fighter: https://tinyurl.com/y57hdmad
NES cartridge turned into a console: https://youtu.be/ON-vArvervA
Cyber Mission: New Genesis/Mega Drive game: https://tinyurl.com/mw3su79d
PO'ed Mightdive remaster revealed: https://tinyurl.com/382vp9hk

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