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Podcast Episode #164 - Postal 4 with Mike Jaret + Vince Desi

In our new episode we welcome Vince and Mike from Running with Scissors. Masterminds of the most controversial FPS series ever - Postal! Postal 4 just has been released for the PlayStation 4 and 5, while Postal 2 still has a huge and highly active fan base all around the globe... Enjoy some awesome insights and stories. Interview starts at minute 28:05

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 22, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #163 - Employee 13

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of hacking and the life of legendary hacker John Captain Crunch Draper. Joining us is Screenwriter Jon Artigo, the mastermind behind the upcoming movie "Employee 13," and co-author of "Beyond The Little Bluebox" book, Craig Wilson, who helps revise the stories for the movie, along with John Captain Crunch Draper himself. We'll learn about the inspiration behind the movie, the challenges of bringing this story to the big screen, and the impact Draper's work has had on the tech world. We'll also get a chance to hear from the man himself, as John Captain Crunch Draper shares his experiences and thoughts on the movie. The movie, with the working title "Employee 13," is a highly anticipated film that aims to bring Draper's story to a wider audience. Based on the life and exploits of one of the most notorious hackers of all time, the movie promises to be a thrilling ride for tech enthusiasts and true crime fans alike. Whether you're familiar with Draper's work or just discovering it now, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Posted by Nafcom on Apr 09, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #162 - Frank Klepacki

Join us on this episode as we sit down with legendary video game composer and musician Frank Klepacki. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Frank has created iconic soundtracks for some of the biggest games of all time, including Command + Conquer, Dune, and Star Wars: Empire at War. Not only is he a master of electronic and rock music, but he's also a multi-instrumentalist and a pioneer of using live instrumentation in video game soundtracks. Tune in as we discuss his creative process, his journey through the gaming industry, and his latest projects. Interview starts at minute 17:23

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 26, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #161 - JowyBear

We're happy to welcome South African Twitch streamer JowyBear as a guest in our podcast episode. We are talking about her daily routine as a professional streamer and gamer and all the tasks involved...Not only regarding her playing of PUBG, but also other games and activities like her drawing streams. An episode full of action - 100% promised! Enjoy! Interview starts at 49:33 minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 13, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #160 - The Crimson Diamond with Julia Minamata

In our new episode we are happy to talk to Julia Minamata. She is the developer of 'The Crimson Diamond' - a text parser EGA mystery adventure game to be released soon on Steam! Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond. Sounds like a wonderful classic adventure experience! Enjoy! Interview starts at 12:57 minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Feb 19, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #159 - Robert Tuck

In our new episode we talk with Robert Tuck from Screwball Gaming. He's also the community manager of GameTree and the first person to beat Super Mario Bros on the Super Nintendo. Interview starts at 10:55 minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Feb 01, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #158 - Modern Vintage Gamer

We're happy to welcome the one and only Modern Vintage Gamer aka Dimitris Giannakis. In our new episode he talks with us about his channel and his passion for modern and vintage systems and consoles. His Youtube channel is one of the most popular ones regarding competent facts and information about games culture. Over 725.000 followers love to get educated AND entertained by MVG! Authentic as authentic can be! Enjoy! Interview starts at 12:00 minutes into the podcast

Posted by Nafcom on Jan 22, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #157 - Robert Neal's RetroRGB

RetroRGB is THE portal to learn all about how to get the picture the best way out of such retro consoles to your modern TVs! Robert Neal is the master behind behind this portal which is the go-to address for console info of all kind as well, thanks to its extensive Wiki which is a whole database, YouTube videos, podcast and so much more! Time to speak to the man! Interview starts at 21:41

Posted by Nafcom on Jan 10, 2023 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #156 - MayTree

Our new episode is a very special Xmas present! Joerg and Remute had the pleasure to interview the world-famous Acapella band MayTree! Beginning in 2021, the group began releasing a series of YouTube videos in which it covers sound effects used in computer and mobile phone systems. The first video of these series, released in January 2021, covered Windows sound effects. Others followed, including sound effects for iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, as well as the Angry Birds and other video games. On Oct 1,2021 at the height of the explosion of popularity of the South Korean show, Squid Game, which became Netflix's most popular ever series, Maytree released covers of some of the main themes from the show. As of Dec 12, 2021, the video has amassed over 240 million views on YouTube. Enjoy! The Interview starts at minute 6:13

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

Podcast Episode #155 - Japan's Game Preservation Society with Damian Rogers

In our new episode we are covering the Game Preservation Society. It is a non-profit organization actively preserving Japanese retro games from the 70’s and 80’s as cultural assets. The members are describing their project as follows: "We see games as an important asset and work to preserve it for future generations. Our members, although having various fields of expertise, overcome differences and share our knowledge to work towards the same goal. The preservation of video games carries many difficulties: scattering, neglect, obsolescence, vast amounts of data to handle... all making it an impossible task to take on as an individual. We strive to pass on to the world the knowledge that we gather. We need more people to help us, regardless of who you are. In return, we promise to do whatever it takes to preserve this important culture." Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 12:56

Posted by Nafcom on Dec 15, 2022 // Read more »