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Podcast Episode #61 - Silk with Chris Bateman

Chris Bateman is a game designer with a storied history. From helping to develop the Discworld game series to his newest endeavor, Silk, he has been blazing trails in game design for years. Joerg talks to him about his history and about his newest project, the unique sandbox RPG and adventure game, "Silk", that is on Kickstarter right now! (Interview starts at 11:33)

Posted by Derision on Mar 15, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #59 - Farming Simulator with GIANTS' Martin Rabl

2018 was a banner year for commercial C64 releases, none more surprising -- or more well-received -- than GIANTS Software's hit game Farming Simulator. AJ and Joerg talk to GIANTS' Martin Rabl about how the C64 port came to be and why retrogaming is such a big part of gaming culture. The interview starts 12 minutes into the podcast.

Posted by Derision on Feb 03, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #54 - Gamescom 2018 Special

As each year, we have been with a booth at the biggest game fair in the world: Gamescom! This is our special episode in which Martin Ahman and Joerg discuss with AJ about the experiences and flair of this year's gamescom, including interviews with creators and publishers about what's coming up for us retro gamers for end of this year and 2019!

Posted by Nafcom on Oct 21, 2018 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #51 - Digging Deeper with Tectoy's Stefano Arnhold

Tectoy is the producer and distributor of Sega products in Brazil, credited with keeping the consoles popular in Brazil long after their discontinuation around the rest of the world. Andrew and Joerg welcome back Tectoy CEO Stefano Arnhold for a deeper dive into the unique legacy of this company and their 2017 edition of the Megadrive. Also, AJ and Joerg fall into a sci fi rabbit hole.

Posted by Derision on Aug 17, 2018 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #45 - Sam's Journey with Chester Kollschen

Chester Kollschen has been producing groundbreaking games on the C64 for over two decades. AJ and Joerg talk to him about his acclaimed new game, Sam's Journey, as well as about his past, and what might be in his future (hint: it's not a racing game).

Posted by Derision on Mar 15, 2018 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #44 - Rob Hubbard!

Rob Hubbard is one of the best known composers of video game music, and has been producing music on the C64 as well as many other machines for decades. AJ and Joerg talk to him about the recently completed PROJECT HUBBARD, his career, and the future of game music.

Posted by Derision on Feb 06, 2018 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #40 - Gamescom 2017 Special

As every year, Scene World has also had a booth at the biggest game fair in Europe: Gamescom! AJ, Martin Ahman and Joerg have a look at the experiences and interviews Scene World had this year.

Posted by Nafcom on Nov 18, 2017 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #35 - Reshoot R with Richard Loewenstein and Altraz

Richard Loewenstein and Altraz are currently working on Reshoot R, the follow-up to Richard's 2016 game, Reshoot, for the Amiga. AJ and Joerg talk to them about developing for the Amiga, and the challenges they face in bringing new games to the market.

Posted by Derision on Jul 25, 2017 // Read more »

Mushroom 11 hit the Apple Appstores! - Watch our interview!

Mushroom 11 hit the Apple Appstores and Apple plugged it!

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 10, 2017 // Read more »

Unboxing and review of Cinemaware Retro’s Limited Edition release of “Defender Of The Crown” for the ZX Spectrum

Andrew Fisher, one of the editors of Scene World Magazine did an unboxing and review of Cinemaware Retro’s Limited Edition release of “Defender Of The Crown” for the ZX Spectrum

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 05, 2017 // Read more »