457: Comix Zone: Creating a Mega Drive Cult Classic - The Retro Hour EP457

In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Stephens, the legendary developer behind the Mega Drive cult classic Comix Zone. Adrian takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting with early experiments on the BBC Micro, his chart-topping Killer Gorilla, and his work with Superior Software and Micro Power. Plus, hear about his move to 3D with True Crime: Streets of LA.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
38:38 - Adrian Stephens Interview

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