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Podcast Episode #81 - Kick-Off II World Cup with Frank Fuhrmann and Oliver Stender

Kick-Off II is one of the most difficult football (or soccer, if you're NTSC) games to master. Oliver Stender and Frank Fuhrmann have done just that, though, and their skill has lead to them being two of the highest ranked players to take part in the Kick-Off II World Cup -- championships that are still being held today. AJ and Joerg talk to them about what draws them to this game, as well as the challenges of keeping a vintage game championship series relevant and entertaining in the 21st century. (Interview starts at 21:34)

Posted by Derision on Dec 30, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #67 - Strange Parts with Scotty Allen

Scotty Allen is the man behind the hugely successful YouTube channel, Strange Parts. He joins Joerg and AJ for Scene World's Repair Month to talk building and repairing your own hardware, China's unique electronics marketplace, and why preserving older hardware is important for future generations. (Interview begins at 14:42)

Posted by Derision on Jun 11, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #33 - Ron Gilbert

Ron Gilbert is legendary for genre-defining games like Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, and The Cave. His newest game, Thimbleweed Park, builds on the classic point-and-click adventure games while delivering a fun new gaming experience. AJ and Joerg talk to him about his history in the gaming industry, what makes a good game, and what the future might hold.

Posted by Derision on May 08, 2017 // Read more »

Video Interview with Hans Ippisch

Hans Ippisch is a game industry veteran who is unique for his broad view of the video game industry due to his broad field of employment in his life.

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 03, 2016 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #11: Gamescom Special with EA Sports!

Scene World visited Gamescom 2015 in Cologne, Germany -- the largest video game conference in the world! AJ and Joerg check out some highlights, including an interview with EA Sports!

Posted by Derision on Aug 28, 2015 // Read more »