Matt Chat 41: The History of Cinemaware with Bob Jacob

In this episode, I interview Bob Jacob, co-founder of Cinemaware. Cinemaware published some of the best and most definitive games ever made for the Commodore Amiga, including such hits as Defender of the Crown, the TV Sports games, Wings, The Three Stooges, and many more. Bob tells us the story of Cinemaware and its fabulous movie-inspired games.

• Category

  Gaming

[HeathenDeluxe]

Where is part two?

[FzzyWzzyBearCub]

These games were also ported to allow to run on the IBM XT. With CGA graphics. Very interesting port. Worked for the most part other than 'ugly' :) .. But it is an honest effort...

[backinthegame34]

I remember the first time I saw defender ... something you never forget ! Thanks.

[William York]

Defender of the Crown one of the BEST games ever made!!!!!!!

[hopepeho]

Amazing stuff. Keep up the good work.

[Raven Jenkins]

I looooooved my Amiga! It was so much better than PC, but it didn't get the marketing it deserved. I loved Defender of the Crown, too.

[najbjergpoulsen]

great game company miss them..enjoyed, defender of the crown, sinbad, sdi and of couse the great wings!!

[Doug Sharp]

Wow! Bob Jacob talked about Defender of The Crown and avoided saying the name of the designer and art director, Kellyn Beeck. Kellyn also designed Rocket Ranger. Stay classy, Bob!

[tmservo]

Had every cinemaware game.. on the IIGS. But always respected the Amiga option as well ;)