In this fascinating episode, we chat with Ed Magnin. From his first encounter with video games to pioneering developments on the Apple II, Ed shares his unique insights and experiences. We explore the early days of online services in 1979, his involvement with iconic companies like Cinemaware and MicroProse, and the intricacies of porting games across platforms like the Amiga, Apple II, and GameBoy. Ed's passion for 1950s sci-fi and its influence on his work, the dynamic culture at Cinemaware, and his journey through the evolving gaming landscape from the SNES to mobile gaming are all on the table.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:34 - Ed Magnin Interview

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Show notes:

Atari 50 gets free updates: https://tinyurl.com/2t6p2x2t
Turok 3 is remastered: https://tinyurl.com/587t2f5d
Cyborg force comes to neo geo, dreamcast, and PSP: https://tinyurl.com/mwpdv4sf
SEGA Partners With Anicorn To Launch $800 Mega Drive/Genesis Watches: https://tinyurl.com/3cv23rfh
A new Commodore console?: https://tinyurl.com/yc6a8svb

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