Nasty C on Call of Duty Mobile, Gaming Nostalgia & Hip Hop | Loading In Ep 2

What was the first video game Nasty C ever played? 🎮 In Episode 2 of Loading In, Sam "Tech Girl" Wright sits down with South African hip-hop royalty, Nasty C, to explore his secret life behind the controller. From playing Snake and Sega as a kid to becoming the official face of Call of Duty Mobile, Nasty C opens up about how gaming serves as his ultimate mental escape from fame. In this unscripted conversation, Nasty C reveals how access to technology in South Africa shaped his creative journey, the unexpected intersection between hip-hop and gaming culture, his legendary rage quits, and why gaming is vital for his mental health. Loading In is a long-form interview series exploring the human stories behind the games we love, powered by ASUS ROG South Africa. Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:50 AMD call out02:53 Tech Troubles and Nostalgic Beginnings05:51 Gaming Origins: From Snake to Sega08:47 The Evolution of Gaming in South Africa12:00 Empowering Young Gamers: Nasty C's Initiatives14:56 Gaming as a Social Experience vs. Isolation17:53 The Intersection of Music and Gaming20:53 Becoming the Face of Call of Duty Mobile23:54 The Gaming Obsession25:01 Fame and Gaming as an Escape27:51 The Tech Journey31:35 Balancing Gaming and Life33:28 The Fun of Gaming36:11 Gaming as a Mental Escape37:52 Rage Quits and Tech Frustrations40:23 Nostalgia in Gaming