INTERVIEW

Interview: Bill Kunkel — The Game Doctor

Written by Rob Faraldi
Published March 12, 2006
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BK: I don't recommend it to anyone. It's my vice and I ask only that other people leave me and Bill Maher alone.

RF: So what are you up to these days besides writing great books?

BK: Well, I still get called in to consult and even to do seminars with development groups, but I sign so many NDAs regarding that stuff I don't think I can actually talk about it. You can read my stuff at the Go POSTAL site by visiting the Newsletter where I write as both "The Gimp" and under my old Game Doctor moniker. I got a LOT of interview requests coming off the book and I'm actually doing some research now on a couple of potential products. I also wrote my first novel recently (it's not sci-fi and its setting predates the arrival of Pong by a year) but I do that under another name because they're really a totally different thing and I wouldn't want to confuse people. Besides, pseudonyms have been berry, berry good to me. I'm also working with a local filmmaker on something that I believe will make a major splash on the festival scene. And other stuff, but that's enough, I think, for now.

RF: Very good! Any plans for another book on gaming?

BK: It IS possible. Actually, my wife Laurie Yates and I were already working on a textbook for game design instruction when the Game Doctor book came along. Since then, the textbook idea has sort of morphed again but I'd say yes, there's a very good chance you'll see another game-related book from me within the next, say, three to four years.

RF: I can't wait.

Thanks a lot Bill for doing the interview. Remember to pick up Confessions of the Game Doctor at Rolenta Press. You can thank me later.

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Interview: Bill Kunkel — The Game Doctor
Published: March 12, 2006
Type: Interview
Section: Gaming
Filed Under: Gaming: Retro, Interviews
Writer: Rob Faraldi
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#1 — March 13, 2006 @ 18:56PM — Rob F

What a wonderful interview!

#2 — March 30, 2006 @ 13:21PM — Rob F

Check out my video interview with Bill on www.coin-op.tv. I dig it! Of course I would.

#3 — January 4, 2007 @ 10:53AM — RCM [URL]

What does that have to do with anything Kayne?

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