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Podcast Episode #142 - Legowelt

In the new episode of our podcast we are very happy to welcome Danny Wolfers aka Legowelt! For over 20 years now he's an acclaimed electronic musician from the Netherlands with many many releases on legendary music labels like Clone, Ghostly Records or Cocoon. Right before a live gig at the famous PAL Hamburg Club, he talked with Remute about his career and his love for synths and home computers. Interview starts at 6:21 minutes! Enjoy!

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Andrew reviews Kung Fu Flash

Merman is back and this time he unboxes Kung Fu Flash for us - a new flashcart for the C64 by The Future Was 8-Bit. Take a look at a demonstration of the cartridge in use with gameplay from recent titles and previews. Enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 12, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #134 - Michael "MrMobile" AKA "Captain2Phones" Fisher

AJ and Joerg talk to Michael Fisher, who is one of the most profiled mobile tech reviewers out there! We talk to him about his journey from being an actor to a fully fledged mobile tech reviewer and what made him a grown entity on youtube while still remembering and cultivating his roots that made him who he is now. Not only does he share his adventure in the race of trying to get a Commdore Pet Phone back in the day, but also how he dips into other fields of interests besides being MrMobile while keeping his coolness. (interview begins at 26:19)

Posted by Nafcom on Feb 28, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #133 - The Video Game History Foundation with Kelsey Lewin

We're delighted to welcome Kelsey Lewin to the podcast! Kelsey is a a huge nerd, preserving the history of video games with a focus on the weird and the obscure. She joins AJ, Joerg, and Frank to talk about her passion for games and her work for the Video Game History Foundation. (interview begins at 27:50)

Posted by Derision on Feb 13, 2022 // Read more »

Video interview with Frank Erstling (German version)

Let's take another look into the archives and this time we're happy to have Frank Erstling! Frank is not only the founder and publisher of RETURN, Germany's most popular print magazine for retro gaming and computing since 2009, but also a passionate collector of games, consoles and homecomputers. It's all about 'Faszination klassische Computer und Konsolen'. : ) (German version, English version here).

Posted by Nafcom on Feb 11, 2022 // Read more »

Video Interview with Andreas Escher

It's time for a look into our archives. - a talk with Andreas Escher (Rainbow Arts): Working since the 80s in the German game industry, he's a pioneering graphic artist responsible for C64 gems like Katakis or Turrican and many more on various home computers and consoles of that era. Get ready for some insights and stories about his time at Rainbow Arts... Enjoy!

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