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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 »

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Ep. #195 - Brett Weiss

In this exciting episode, we dive into the vibrant world of retro gaming with special guest Brett Weiss! Brett is an author, historian, and a true connoisseur of classic video games. With a deep passion for gaming history, Brett has penned several books, including the acclaimed "Classic Home Video Games" series and "The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987" and his more recent "The (S)NES Omnibus" book series. Brett Weiss has been a professional writer since 1997. His work has appeared in numerous publications, and he is a frequent speaker at gaming conventions. Brett’s website is a treasure trove of articles, book excerpts, and gaming insights, too. The interview starts at minute 12:02

Posted by Nafcom on Jul 31, 2024 // Read more »

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Ep. #187 - Super Tilt Bro and Broke Studio

We are back with another episode and this time we invited Antoine Gohin from Broke Studio and Super Tilt Bro coder Sylvain Gadrat AKA Roger Bidon. They are talking about their new upcoming game Super Tilt Bro with us which is an online platform-fighting game with a unique and revolutionary Wi-Fi enabled cartridge for the NES! Broke Studios are mostly known for their first NES Game Twin Dragons...The interview starts at minute 28:17

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

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Podcast Episode #171 - Bitmap Bureau

It's time for another episode of our podcast and this time we welcome Mike Tucker from Bitmap Bureau. Their shooter game Xeno Crisis is a hit on many retro consoles like the Mega Drive, Neo Geo or Dreamcast - at the moment it is even getting ported to SNES! Listen to some new insights. The interview starts at minute 11:10 Enjoy!

Posted by Nafcom on Aug 12, 2023 // Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Podcast Episode #135 - Gaming journalism and more in Jamaica with Wayne Benjamin

AJ and Joerg start off their series to dig into what's going on about gaming in Jamaica - For this episode we're happy to welcome Wayne Benjamin. He is one of the most influential video game and Esports journalists from Jamaica. Enjoy! (interview begins at 18:00)

Posted by Nafcom on Mar 22, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #134 - Michael "MrMobile" AKA "Captain2Phones" Fisher

AJ and Joerg talk to Michael Fisher, who is one of the most profiled mobile tech reviewers out there! We talk to him about his journey from being an actor to a fully fledged mobile tech reviewer and what made him a grown entity on youtube while still remembering and cultivating his roots that made him who he is now. Not only does he share his adventure in the race of trying to get a Commdore Pet Phone back in the day, but also how he dips into other fields of interests besides being MrMobile while keeping his coolness. (interview begins at 26:19)

Posted by Nafcom on Feb 28, 2022 // Read more »

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Podcast Episode #125 - Watermelon Games - Fonzie Part 2

Welcome back Gwénaël Godde aka Fonzie! The Watermelon Games chief talks with us about his plans to port the furious Sega Genesis / Mega Drive brawler Paprium to current-gen consoles and games business in general. Turn on, tune in, drop out! (Watch out for their Kickstarter launching soon!) Interview starts at 6:38 minutes

Posted by Nafcom on Oct 04, 2021 // Read more »

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