Coin-Op Conversations

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.Today’s guest is Michiel Kroder a digital text content expert by day and has been working in and outside of the games industry since 2005, a podcast panelist for Cane and Rinse and a host of Video Wizards & video game designer for his game dev outfit HitP Studio.Timestamps:(00:01:58) - Pac-Man (1980, Namco)(00:17:47) - Galaxy Force II (1988, SEGA)(00:35:41) - Street Fighter 2: The World Warriors (1991, Capcom)Hosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, we chat to film director, writer, producer & director of C-Smash VRS, Jörg Tittel.Timestamps:(00:01:44) - Virtua Racing (1992, SEGA)(00:17:28) - Metal Slug (1996, Nazca Corporation)(00:37:37) - Power Stone 2 (2000, Capcom)Hosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to the writer Mike Diver, author of six books about video games, covering retro systems, indie games, electronic tabletops and more. His latest book is Aliens: The Video Games, focused on the titles to feature the famous Xenomorph.Timestamps:(00:01:44) - RoboCop - 1988, Data East(00:17:28) - Alien 3: The Gun - 1993, SEGA(00:37:37) - Neo Turf Masters - 1996, Nazca CorporationHosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to Cane & Rinse host & co-founder Leon Cox about his 3 arcade selection.Timestamps:(00:03:16) - Space Harrier - SEGA, 1985https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/space-harrier(00:19:44) - Mexico 86 (Kick and Run) - Taito, 1986https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/kick-and-run(00:39:33) - Golfing Greats - Konami, 1990https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/golfing-greatsHosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to journalist & cassette tape fan Will Freeman! Timestamps:(00:03:33) - Progear (2001, Capcom)(00:29:43) - Ghost Squad (2004, SEGA) (00:47:45) - Penny Pushers/Falls (1964, Alfred Crompton)Hosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode we speak to Future Games Show’s social content manager and host Amy Mallett!Timestamps:(00:01:37) - House of the Dead (00:18:57) Dance Dance Revolution(00:35:01) - Point BlankHosted & Edited by Wayne Emanuel

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to Luke Hebblethwaite, a consultant and strategic advisor, specialising in the intersection of games and the wider creative industries, who has worked in games for more than ten years.Timestamps(00:04:24) - Knights of the Round (1991, Capcom)(00:13:54) - Buggy Boy (1985, Tatsumi)(00:24:32) - Mortal Kombat (1992, Midway)Hosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to Will Luton, game designer & Studio Head at Village Studios the indie developer behind Hack ‘95. Will has had stints at SEGA and Rovio and is best known for running product on Angry Birds and writing what is known as THE book on free-to-play games.Timestamps(00:03:04) - SEGA Rally Championship (1995, SEGA)(00:26:46) - The Addams Family Pinball - (1992, Midway/Bally) (00:45:48) - Claw Crane Games (1920s, Various)Hosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux

Coin-Op Conversations is a video podcast that explores the people behind video games through the arcade games that shaped their journeys.Each episode features a guest from across the games industry; developers, artists, designers, composers, writers, journalists, streamers, and creators , who discusses 3 arcade games of their choosing, along with the stories and memories associated with them.In this episode, of Coin-Op Conversations we speak to Mike Channell one of the three founding members of Outside Xbox, which is a YouTube channel known for mining the depths of videogame trivia and arranging it into lists of 7 things.Timestamps(00:02:29) - Daytona USA (1994, SEGA)(00:29:28) - Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (1992, SEGA)(00:44:01) - Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting (1992, Capcom)OutsideXbox video of Mike vs Golden Axe Arcade Cabinet vs Alcohol - https://youtu.be/pCi_kxcmJaA?si=BOGiphQeii1da6jTHosted & Edited by Wayne EmanuelBackground photo by Thomas Despeyroux