About this episode

This episode features an interview with Dark Castle creator Mark Pierce and Hamumu Games owner Mike Hommel discussing their work and the themes of darkness and spookiness in games.

Is the castle Dark, or Spooky? In this episode—featuring Dark Castle creator Mark Pierce and Hamumu Games owner and operator Mike Hommel—it is both! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts

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