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Video Interview with Paco Portalo

Paco Portalo is a computer games pioneer from Spain when he and his friends create the computer game "Bugaboo (The Flea)" in 1983 under "Indescomp". Originally done for the ZX Spectrum as this one was just released in UK. The game was published by Quicksilva and caused a kickstart of the "Golden Era of Spanish Software" in which Spain became the second largest 8 bit computer entertainment software producer in Europe (just behind UK). The game was also the first game to ever use animated non-interactive scenes (later coined as "cutscenes" by game designer Ron Gilbert in 1987 when this technique gained wide audience awareness due to his point & click adventure "Maniac Mansion") In this interview, Paco Portalo also talks about the beginning of computing in Spain, correcting Spanish computer game history in 2009 by writing the book Bugaboo, un hito en la Historia del software español by Francisco Portalo Calero.

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 21, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #62 - Rad Rodgers RE - Ion Maiden - Wrath!

Even in 2019 firepower matters still! Our retro gaming expert Andrew and Joerg spoke to Frederik Schreiber (Vice President of 3D Realms + Managing Director of Slipgate Studios) and Mike Nielsen (President + CEO of 3D Realms) about their latest games: - Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition - Spiritual successor of "Commander Keen" with extended extras, and more characters to play with! - Ion Maiden - Action 3D game based on the same engine as "Duke Nukem 3D"! - Wrath - Action 3D game based on the same engine as "Quake". They talk about the long bumpy ride to develop and bring such new retro coined IP games to us enthusiastic old-school gamers! The interview starts at 4:56 minutes!

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 17, 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 »

Our Nintendo NES Classic Mini Gameplay video and review is out!

Check out what we think of the latest hot item in the classic retro gaming market for this Christmas! The NES Classic Mini Gameplay video and review is out!:

 

Posted by Nafcom on Nov 21, 2016 // 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 #8 - John Draper aka Captain Crunch

Inventor of the Blue Box, coder of EasyWriter, and a legend in the hacking and phreaking scenes, John "Captain Crunch" Draper sits down with AJ and Joerg to talk about security, privacy, and some other things.

Posted by Nebulous on Jun 21, 2015 // Read more »