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Ep. #242 - Martin Webb About Out Run On The C64
Martin Webb is one of those 'From Bedrooms To Billions' UK game dev pioneers who started out with the age of 13 to code games on the C64. In this episode, he points out the challenges of converting the 1986 arcade hit 'Out Run' together with his father as a graphic artist, working for US Gold, travelling to the US to make the NTSC fixed version for Mindscape, working with Activision, etc. Aside from the challenges to transport the feel of a powerful arcade game to an underpowered 8-bit machine, making the nearly impossible possible, learning new tricks, learning about NTSC fixing for the first time, why the NTSC version is much more polished than its rushed PAL release, and so much more! Tune in to celebrate its 40th's Anniversary! The interview part starts at minute 25:36.
Posted by Nafcom on Oct 18, 2026 // Read more »
Ep. #233 - Myrone
Patrick - Myrone - Lukens is a very prolific and known musician and composer who is regarded of having done the best OST of any indie game - Drift Stage - as well, as others, e.g. followed by Aero GPX and other stuff. In this podcast episode he shares his beginnings, his experiences and first steps into game soundtrack composing! The interview part starts at minute 1:00:54
Posted by Nafcom on Mar 11, 2026 // Read more »
Ep. #224 - Stop Killing Games With Ross Scott
Attention: we have a very special guest in our new episode! Please welcome Ross Scott of Accursed Farms! He started the movement 'Stop Killing Games' in order to challenge the legality of publishers destroying video games they have sold to customers. No more comments needed here, tune in for some insights and enjoy! The interviews start at minute 8:24
Posted by Nafcom on Oct 26, 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 »
Podcast Episode #172 - The Chernobyl Family
In our new podcast episode we are very happy to welcome the Chernobyl Family consisting of Alex from Ukraine and Michaela from Slovakia. They explore and study the phenomenon of Chernobyl since 2009 as on-site researchers and they are retro computing enthusiasts as well. Enjoy! The interview starts at minute 15:55
Posted by Nafcom on Aug 31, 2023 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #153 - GameTree with Dana Sydorenko + John Uke
In our new episode we are covering GameTree. GameTree is a free LFG app for finding gamer friends, getting personal game recommendations, and coordinating gameplay sessions with non-toxic people. Enjoy! Interview starts at minute 21:57
Posted by Nafcom on Nov 19, 2022 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #91 - From Vultures to Vampires with David Pleasance
David Pleasance is the former marketing director for Commodore, and gained notoriety for his use of software bundles to sell computers, especially in the UK. He's also the author of "Commodore - The Inside Story", which detailed the internal workings of Commodore during its waning years. He's following this book up with a look at the Amiga: "From Vultures to Vampires", which looks at what became of Amiga after Commodore vanished into the mist. David joins AJ and Joerg today to talk about his time at Commodore, how other companies can carry on the torch, and about his new book, which is on Kickstarter. (Interview beings at 24:00)
Posted by Nafcom on Jul 03, 2020 // Read more »
Podcast Episode #90 - Comanche with Hakan Bilenler and Hien Quy Tran
Who doesn't know Comanche? A development studio in Hanover Germany (Nukklear) is doing a reboot with the help of THQ Nordic and they talk to us about it in what makes the reboot so great and welcoming old retro and new players! :) The interview starts at 25:40
Posted by Nafcom on Jun 22, 2020 // 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 Derision on Sep 05, 2018 // Read more »
Video Interview with David Pleasance
Due to massive delays and the new issue of Scene World Magazine being out very soon, we couldn't pack the transcription in , but decided to release our interview with former Commodore UK employee David John Pleasance nevertheless!
Posted by Nafcom on Apr 25, 2016 // Read more »