Sunday, 26th April 2026, All day session (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Join us for this all-day special event at The Retro Collective with special guest and Cave Legend h0ffman (Ian Ford), who will be giving a presentation on his games development adventure over the past few years. Ian will be detailing the highs and lows of his amazing game ports on vintage hardware including Golden Axe, Metal Gear, Shinobi, Knightmare and Cecconoid, with the opportunity to ask questions and chat with him throughout the day.
Ian has given some wonderful talks in the past and shared his wide range of talents from DJ'ing and music creation to his role in the demo scene and game development. It's guaranteed to be a fun and interesting day.
The day will include:
• A special talk from our guest, Ian Ford aka h0ffman
• Full access to The Cave, Arcade Archive and Pump House to explore and enjoy
• A buffet lunch
• An invitation to join us for dinner in Stroud after the event
Snacks, sweets and soft drinks are also available. (Please note, The Cave operates on a cashless basis; only card payments are accepted.)
We look forward to welcoming you to The Cave and Arcade Archive, a retro technology haven in the heart of The Cotswolds.
Important information
Please try to arrive no more than 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. There is no access to any of the museum spaces before the event begins.
The Cave is located on the 4th floor of an 18th-century mill, and there are approximately 40 steps up to its entrance. Unfortunately, due to the listed nature of the building, there is no elevator.
Please note that the toilets are located on the 3rd floor and are only accessible via stairs.
If you have any questions about your visit please contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.
Please see our booking terms & conditions here.
h0ffman: How Not to Get into Game Development
Sunday, 26th April 2026 11:00 AM
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Book a morning and afternoon session, on the same day, at any of our venues and receive a 10% discount.
