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Podcast Episode #167 - Manu Segura about game development in Spain
We have a new podcast episode and this time we are talking with retro game developer Manu Segura. He and his team mates of Tuxedo Games are very well-known for their work on ZX Spectrum, Gameboy and Master System and games like Coloco or Chain Break. A lot to learn about the beginnings and history of game developing in Spain and also about what Manu is particularly working on right now. Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 09:11
Posted by Nafcom on Jun 13, 2023 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #164 - Postal 4 with Mike Jaret + Vince Desi
In our new episode we welcome Vince and Mike from Running with Scissors. Masterminds of the most controversial FPS series ever - Postal! Postal 4 just has been released for the PlayStation 4 and 5, while Postal 2 still has a huge and highly active fan base all around the globe... Enjoy some awesome insights and stories. Interview starts at minute 28:05
Posted by Nafcom on Apr 22, 2023 // 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 »
Podcast Episode #106 - Remute with Denis Karimani
Retro music is in right now, but few people have taken it to the lengths that Remute has, releasing his songs not just on vinyl and digital download, but also on cartridge and floppy disk! Joerg, Martin, and AJ talk to him about why he chose this medium, and the unique challenges associated with releasing music on such unusual platforms. (Interview begins at 22:40)
Posted by AJ on Jan 25, 2021 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #99 - The MADE with Leland Heller
The Museum of Arts and Digital Entertainment (the MADE) is one of the premier video game museums in the United States, and they currently need our help! AJ and Joerg talk to MADE Development Director Leland Heller about the museum and how we can all help. (Interview begins at 4:43)
Posted by AJ on Nov 24, 2020 // 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 28, 2018 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #51 - Digging Deeper with Tectoy's Stefano Arnhold
Tectoy is the producer and distributor of Sega products in Brazil, credited with keeping the consoles popular in Brazil long after their discontinuation around the rest of the world. Andrew and Joerg welcome back Tectoy CEO Stefano Arnhold for a deeper dive into the unique legacy of this company and their 2017 edition of the Megadrive. Also, AJ and Joerg fall into a sci fi rabbit hole.
Posted by AJ on Aug 17, 2018 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #38 - Talking Sonic Mania and Sega with Fabian Mario Doehla
Joerg and AJ talk to Fabian Mario Doehla, "Mr. Sega", about Sonic Mania, doing PR for Sega Europe and America, and whatever else comes up.
Posted by AJ on Oct 09, 2017 // Read more »
YouTube recording of our last Twitch show: "Scene World LIVE: Tinkering with the Tectoy"
Joerg and AJ check out Tectoy's Sega Master System Evolution Blue and Megadrive Limited Edition.
Posted by Nafcom on Feb 07, 2017 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #28 - Talking Tectoy with Stefano Arnhold
Stefano Arhnold is the chairman of Tectoy, a Brazilian company that helped Sega gain a foothold in South America. AJ and Joerg welcome him to the podcast to talk about his history with the company and with gaming, and about Tectoy's new Mega Drive Limited.
Posted by AJ on Dec 07, 2016 // Read more »