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Ep. #229 - THEA1200 with Chris Smith and Darren Melbourne

For yet another time we welcome back the fantastic duo of Chris Smith and Darren Melbourne to talk to us about the upcoming THEA1200 and what else is there to come :) Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 55:41

Posted by Nafcom on Dec 31, 2025 // Read more »

Ep. #216 - Catching up on Musée Bolo with Cédric Gaudin

In this episode we are are catching up with what's going on at Musée Bolo, this time talking to its president Cédric Gaudin. Learn more about where they are standing 8 years after our initial interview, and where they are heading to, as well! The interview starts at minute 26:57, enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Jun 25, 2025 // Read more »

Ep. #200 - System 3's Last Ninja Collection with Mark Cale

In our new episode we welcome Mark Cale, founder of System 3 and trailblazer of the global video game industry since 1982! He worked on legendary games like International Karate or The Last Ninja. Nothing more to say: it is legend time! Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 16:15 into the podcast. Enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Oct 04, 2024 // Read more »

Ep. #199 - The Doom Guy Book with John Romero

This is a huge one! We are very proud and happy to welcome the one and only John Romero - the co-creator of Doom! In this episode of our podcast he is talking about his long-awaited autobiography 'Doom Guy: Life in First Person'. Tune in for gaming's original rock star! The interview section starts at minute 31:17 Enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Sep 24, 2024 // Read more »

Ep. #196 - Metro Siege

In this episode, we talk to Alex Brown, coder in the team that is creating the brawler "Metro Siege", the first of its kind which works on a vanilla Amiga 500 and includes multiplayer online crossplay (Amiga, web browser, Steam PC). We talk to him about the technical finesse and firsts the game is putting its toes in, while being a wicked game with fantastic humor and gameplay cherries as an icing on the cake! Enjoy! The interview section starts at minute 0:37 into the podcast

Posted by Nafcom on Aug 28, 2024 // Read more »

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 »

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 »

Podcast Episode #132 - Netlabels with Simon Carless

Simon Carless is a former Amiga musician and founder/owner of the Monotonik netlabel, which rose to prominence in the late '90s and early '00s. Joerg and guest co-host Martin Wisniowski pick his brain about this unique time in the development of the internet, independent labels, and music distribution. (Interview begins at 19:15)

Posted by Derision on Jan 22, 2022 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #130 - The A500 Mini with Darren Melbourne and Chris Smith

Darren Melbourne returns to the podcast - 5 years after, this time with Retro Games' CTO Chris Smith, they are talking about the upcoming A500 Mini. I this episode, they talk about the rocky way of getting this onto the road and what it means for the Amiga scene and the Amiga competitive gaming scene, as well. Interview starts at 05:55 Minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Dec 18, 2021 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #128 - Gunnar von Boehn (Apollo Team)

In our new episode we welcome Gunnar Vonn Boehn from the one and only Apollo Team. They are known for their stellar Vampire cards which are a must for every Amiga fan. Interview starts at 37:38 Minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Nov 30, 2021 // Read more »