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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 »

Podcast Episode #154 - Simon The Sorcerer Origins with Giulia Valentini + Fabrizio Rizzo

In our new podcast episode we are talking with Giulia Valentini and Fabrizio Rizzi from Smallthing Studios who are developing a brand new Simon The Sorcerer game! Enjoy and watch out for Simon The Sorcerer Origins! It's an official prequel to the original Simon the Sorcerer game and transports players back to a few weeks before the events of the first episode, set in 1993. The game world is crafted with a modern visual style filled with seamless real time sequences, magic and puzzle solving tied together with an engrossing story-line that will finally answer some important questions raised by fans from the first game. Interview starts at 31:58

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

Podcast Episode #153 - GameTree with Dana Sydorenko + John Uke

In our new episode we are covering GameTree. GameTree is a free LFG app for finding gamer friends, getting personal game recommendations, and coordinating gameplay sessions with non-toxic people. Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 21:57

Posted by Nafcom on Nov 19, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #152 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge with Yannick Belzil

In our new episode we talk with Yannick Belzil - script writer for the new Turtles game Shredder's Revenge by Dotemu and Tribute Games! This brawler for PS4, Switch, Xbox and PC Steam has a lot in common with the classic TMNT games 'Turtles In Time' and 'Hyperstone Heist', but also adds many quirky new ideas... Cowabunga! Interview starts at minute 16:41

Posted by Nafcom on Nov 03, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #151 - The ATARI Dig Part 2 - Joseph Lewandowski and Richard Griffith

In our new episode we welcome back Joseph Lewandowski to talk about him selling some more cartridges from the ATARI Dig from 2014, as well as the ATARI story from Richard Griffith who does restore ATARI consoles for a living back into mint condition. Interview starts at minute 17:38

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

Podcast Episode #150 - Floppy Totaal

In our new episode we welcome Floppy Totaal . These amazing people from the Netherlands are 100% into floppy disks! They are keeping the spirit alive with events and even a book called 'Floppy Disk Fever'. Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 19:08

Posted by Nafcom on Oct 13, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #149 - Espacio Tec

We're happy to welcome Sebastián and Francisco from the Espacio Tec Museum in Argentina. Espacio Tec is a museum dedicated to describing the history and evolution of information technology around the world, particularly in Argentina, a process in which the city of Bahía Blanca - where the museum is located - played a singular role. Drawing on a large and ever growing collection of computer equipment, consoles and calculating machines, the museum aims to establish a permanent exhibition in a multipurpose space capable of hosting a range of activities, including exhibitions, and meetings of related groups and organizations. The interview starts at minute 06:15

Posted by Nafcom on Sep 27, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #148 - Female Gaming in Jamaica with Sashaun Bailey (Empress Nile) of The Valkyries of Arcadia + Triforce Johnson

Today, we talk about the female side of gaming in Jamaica, for this Sashaun Bailey (Empress Nile) of The Valkyries of Arcadia gives us an insight of the gaming and cosplay scene in Jamaica from a female point of view. She is also joined by Triforce Johnson who celebrates his 2nd comeback to our shows with this episode. The interview starts at Minute 32:42

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

Podcast Episode #147 - The Uncensored Library Part 3

In our new episode we talk again about The Uncensored Library - This time to Jeanne Cavelier, Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This time we are focusing on the situation in Belarus. Enjoy! Interview section starts at minute 11:52

Posted by Nafcom on Aug 20, 2022 // Read more »