Jordan Mechner of Karateka and Prince of Persia fame talks to Guy and Rene about coding for the Apple II, bringing cinematic storytelling to games, adapting for iOS, and the future of creative content.
Show notes
- jordanmechner.com
- Karateka for iOS
- Last Express for iOS
- Making and Remaking Karateka
- Lonely Sandwich Karateka trailer
- Templar graphic novel
Guests
- Jordan Mechner (@jmechner) of jordanmechner.com
Hosts
- Guy English (@gte) of Kicking Bear
- Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) of iMore.com
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