Ep. #241 - OSA-Stick with Frank Niggemann

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 30th's Anniversary! The interview part starts at minute 25:36.

An open source project for retro computing joysticks? Frank Niggemann did exactly that with OSA-Stick, the joysticks support multiple systems and configurations. We learn all about this project from the creator himself in this very detailed interview. From the beginnings of developing the concept to the final hardware and why he decided to make the product open source, i.e. accessible to all! The interview section starts at minute 20:04.

In this episode we are talking with McRalph who turned his hobby as a YouTuber in the sim racing scene into a full time job. He talks about the transition from hobby to job, his experiences, and much more! The interview part starts at minute 12:06

In our new episode we welcome Phil Adam, CEO of Amico Entertainment (formerly Intellivision⁩ Entertainment). In this very frank interview interview we talked about the future of the console and its physical release. Tune in for some new insights! (spoiler: Quoting Phil "I think we have to make something happen moving forward in the next 6 months. I don't think we survive beyond that.") Tune in to learn all the details of his rescue plan to bring this console to market still. Interview starts 8:00 minutes into the podcast.

In this episode we are talking with Kumpalit Phuttipinyo, one of the directors of the Thai GameDevHub and one of the major figures in the game industry of Thailand. In this episode, he not only talks about his personal journey but also of the state of game development in Thailand, its challenges and future, and other things as well! Interview part starts at 22:48 minutes.

​ IOInteractive made PLAION to organize a 007 First Light launch event at the XPERION Event Location in Hamburg, Germany. REMUTE was invited and was able to experience the reboot of the James Bond Franchise which was long due! Learn all about how the event went and what there is to learn about this new generation of James Bond Games! Interview section starts at minute 06:15

In our new episode we welcome Clayton Weimers, the executive director of RSF USA. Press freedom is under attack worldwide and the reporters without borders Reporters Without Borders are on an important mission. Listen and learn about the USA Room Expansion of the Uncensored Library. Interview section starts at minute 22:05

Screamer, the first arcade PC racer from the 90s is getting a re-imagination never seen in a racing game before! We had the honor to talk to talk to Executive Producer and Creative Director Andrea Basilio of the ‪MilestoneTeam‬ to learn everything about the game, its history, and what paved the way of bringing this arcade racer to life in a new and exciting way which is published by Plaion. Interview section starts at minute 32:29

We welcome André Fachat to the show, an emulation expert, having been one of the early former members of the VICE team, being an expert on Commodore PET computers, hardware tinkerer and expert and so much more! Let's dig deep together into the fascinating world of André Fachat! You won't regret! Interview section starts at minute 50:25

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