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Title: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: arcade_adriano on May 17, 2020, 07:47:59 am
Eugene Jarvis - Arcade Legend - Podcast Interview - Creator of Robotron: 2084, Defender & Smash TV

This is probably my favourite interview to date as I have a long and in-depth chat with arcade, Atari and Williams legend Eugene Jarvis.

Eugene shares some great stories of working at Atari, what it was like working with Nolan Bushnell, creating Defender and Stargate. He also talks what inspired him to make Robotron: 2084, Smash T.V. and loads more. He also looks at his current work at Raw Thrills where he keeping arcades alive with amazing innovations.  He also talks about his views on the Jeff Minter's Defender 2000 on the Jaguar.

The 1 hour 30 mins chat with Arcade Attack is honest, funny and really insightful. I would be so honoured if you checked it out and shared your feedback. The links to various platforms are listed below:

Apple Podcasts / iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eugene-jarvis-interview/id1174983594?i=1000474625155

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Db70NAAhCA7SxonnrZWpG

Podbean: https://arcadeattackpodcast.podbean.com/e/eugene-jarvis-interview/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmpbwGLIN7A


If you did like the interview, please do consider subscribing to our podcast and YouTube channel and even leave us a nice review!

We have also interviewed other legends in the past such as Trip Hawkins, John Tobias, Tommy Tallarico and many more.
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: ChurchOfSolipsism on May 17, 2020, 04:32:17 pm
I haven't yet listened to it yet (but will do so soon! I've straight away subscribed to your youtube-channel, though), but I'd already like to mention how good it is that you let people download the mp3. I have an old school mp3 player that uses a microSD-card and it can't connect to the internet. It's annoying as hell when you can only stream a podcast you would really like to listen to. So, thanks, looking forward to the interview!
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: opt2not on May 17, 2020, 07:32:54 pm
Nice. I need to check this out when I get a chance. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: arcade_adriano on May 18, 2020, 12:44:44 pm
Quote from: ChurchOfSolipsism on May 17, 2020, 04:32:17 pm
I haven't yet listened to it yet (but will do so soon! I've straight away subscribed to your youtube-channel, though), but I'd already like to mention how good it is that you let people download the mp3. I have an old school mp3 player that uses a microSD-card and it can't connect to the internet. It's annoying as hell when you can only stream a podcast you would really like to listen to. So, thanks, looking forward to the interview!

Thanks. I hope I enjoy, Eugene was great. Also thanks for see our MP3 offerings. I agree, that is a good feature for sure.
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: arcade_adriano on May 18, 2020, 12:45:27 pm
Quote from: opt2not on May 17, 2020, 07:32:54 pm
Nice. I need to check this out when I get a chance. Thanks for posting.

My pleasure. I hope you enjoy the interview.
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: Mike A on May 18, 2020, 12:48:56 pm
Thanks for posting.

I owe that guy a hug and a kick in the nuts for Defender.
Title: Re: Eugene Jarvis Podcast Interview - Arcade Legend - Made Defender & Robotron
Post by: arcade_adriano on May 21, 2020, 02:04:01 pm
Quote from: Mike A on May 18, 2020, 12:48:56 pm
Thanks for posting.

I owe that guy a hug and a kick in the nuts for Defender.

Oh yes! He created one of the best and toughest games!