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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 »

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 #88 - Digital Retro Park with Stefan Pitsch and Falk Heinzelmann

The Digital Retro Park is one of the premier museums of digital culture. Falk Heinzelmann and Stefan Pitsch are the guys who started it all, and they've taken some time to talk to AJ and Joerg about the museum, as well as take us on a virtual tour while we're all stuck at home! (interview starts at 10:05)

Posted by AJ on Apr 27, 2020 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #72 - The Kodai16 with Peter Smets and Valerio Cannone

Superguns may not be actual guns, but they're definitely super! They're also vital for preserving vintage arcade machines. Valerio Cannone and Peter Smets have designed their own -- the Kodai16 -- and they join the podcast to talk about their version of this important component, and what it means for the future of arcade preservation. Interview starts at 12:15!

Posted by AJ on Jul 30, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #60 - The Guru Meditation!

Bill Winters and Anthony Becker are, together, the creative force behind The Guru Meditation, one of the Amiga scene's most beloved and visible institutions. AJ and Joerg sit down with them for a wide-ranging conversation about the modern Amiga scene and how they produce their brilliant content. (Interview begins @ 24:00)

Posted by AJ on Mar 03, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #59 - Farming Simulator with GIANTS' Martin Rabl

2018 was a banner year for commercial C64 releases, none more surprising -- or more well-received -- than GIANTS Software's hit game Farming Simulator. AJ and Joerg talk to GIANTS' Martin Rabl about how the C64 port came to be and why retrogaming is such a big part of gaming culture. The interview starts 12 minutes into the podcast.

Posted by AJ on Feb 03, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #55 - Databases with Retroplace and Consolevariations!

How do you keep track of all the different machines released over the years? How do you catalogue different versions of games, down to the different packaging? And how can you ensure that the game you're looking for is real and authentic? Databases, that's how! The guys talk to Fred Fischer from Consolevariations and Armin Hierstetter from Retroplace about creating and maintaining these databases and how this plays a vital role in the retro scene.

Posted by AJ on Oct 27, 2018 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #52 - Kim Justice

Kim Justice is one of the retro scene's most popular YouTube broadcasters, with videos covering nearly every aspect of the video game industry. This month, Kim joins AJ and Joerg to talk about her history in the gaming scene, YouTube popularity, and her process for creating engaging content.

Posted by AJ on Sep 05, 2018 // Read more »