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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 #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 »
Merman checks out the NES Mini
And here's another Youtube video from Merman - this time he checks out the NES Mini. Enjoy some intense unboxing and gameplay here. Nintendo's mini retro consoles are sought after items these days...
Posted by Nafcom on Jul 26, 2022 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #143 - Creating new point'n'click adventures with Gregor Mueller and Eva-Ramona Rohleder
It's a double-feature-episode! This time we are having 2 interviews in a row! First part with Gregor Mueller who is kickstarting a pixel art detective game Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders - Second part with Eva-Ramona Rohleder who is kickstarting A Twisted Tale with a sparkle of retro. Hear more about their struggles and stories on crowdfunding point'n'click adventures and back them to make sure both games make it to the finish line! Interview 1 with Gregor Mueller starts at minute 08:34 Interview 2 with Eva-Ramona Rohleder starts at minute 56:58
Posted by Nafcom on Jun 21, 2022 // Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »