In this week's episode, we chat to the legendary Mike Wilson, the business mind behind id Software's biggest titles like Doom and Quake. From his early days revolutionising multiplayer gaming with DWANGO to founding iconic companies like Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers, and Devolver Digital, Mike shares insider stories and reveals the secrets behind some of the most influential moments in gaming history.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
41:28 - Mike Wilson Interview

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Show notes:

Sega Saturn online RPG 'playable' again: https://tinyurl.com/5yzay77v
Windows 3.1 saves the day: https://tinyurl.com/etexadbb
Kawaii: https://tinyurl.com/ymnrtpfp
Halo on Game Boy: https://tinyurl.com/wxhe256p
TinyPod for Apple Watch: https://tinyurl.com/4ubjfm3n

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