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Podcast Episode #141 - Uni-Joys UNITHOR joystick project

and it's a hattrick! After interviewing David Pleasance and Dixon Wu from Retro HK, here's our new episode already! This time with Uni Joy who are explaining us how to make a new joystick in 2022. Their UNITHOR project is very ambitious and promising! Interview starts at 3:47 minutes! Enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Jun 09, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #140 - Retro and gaming preservation in Hong Kong with Dixon Wu of Retro.hk

It's time again for a new episode and this time we welcome Dixon Wu! He is the founder of the RETRO.HK Gaming Expo and an avid videogamer since earliest childhood days. Currently residing in Hong Kong, Dixon is an Entrepreneur, UX/Gaming Consultant + Designer, who has taken part in numerous mobile applications, online game platforms and startup projects as the lead consultant. Tune in for some interesting insights! (Interview starts at 2:29 minutes)

Posted by Nafcom on May 29, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #139 - David Pleasance and the German version of Commodore - The Inside Story

In the new episode of our podcast we are very happy to welcome again the one and only David Pleasance! The prolific Ex Commodore + Amiga executive (and musician!) gives us some exclusive , spicy insights and tells us about the German translation of his book 'Commodore - The Inside Story'. (Interview starts at 22:40 minutes)

Posted by Nafcom on May 25, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #138 - Isaiah “TriForce” Johnson (Part 2)

We had such a great talk with Isaiah that we decided to invite him again! This time we are talking about the recent Esports scene in Jamaica. It's alive and kicking!

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 30, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #137 - Isaiah “TriForce” Johnson (Part 1)

This time we welcome Isaiah “TriForce” Johnson, a true Esports veteran in Jamaica! He told us so many interesting things about his beginnings in Esports and it was a pleasure to listen... Tune in and get educated and entertained!

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 22, 2022 // Read more »

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Merman's video trilogy

Easter ahead! Finally time to try your new consoles! Merman gives you the guide how to spend quality time: This video trilogy shows you A500 mini advice, gameplay on PCE Mini and also some hints how to make your own SHMUPS.

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 14, 2022 // Read more »

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Andrew reviews Galactic Wars EX by VolcanoBytes

Merman looks at a new shoot 'em up for Windows - Galactic Wars EX by VolcanoBytes. Featuring excellent pixel-style art and a chiptune soundtrack created using the Mega Drive's FM sound chip, it's perfect for retrogaming fans.

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 02, 2022 // Read more »

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AJ's Rogue Spirit Review: Thoughts, Impressions, and Gameplay

AJ attempts to play Rogue Spirit but keeps getting distracted by peoples' heads.

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 02, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #136 - Composing for the Sega Master System with Polaria Poyon

We're delighted to welcome Polaria Poyon in our new episode. She's a genius composer of chiptunes for the Sega Master System and Game Gear. AJ, Joerg, and Denis get to know about her and her new projects, as well as some interesting tech insights. Enjoy the tunes and tune in! (interview begins at 23:00)

Posted by AJ on Mar 31, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #135 - Gaming journalism and more in Jamaica with Wayne Benjamin

AJ and Joerg start off their series to dig into what's going on about gaming in Jamaica - For this episode we're happy to welcome Wayne Benjamin. He is one of the most influential video game and Esports journalists from Jamaica. Enjoy! (interview begins at 18:00)

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 22, 2022 // Read more »

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