This week, we’re joined by Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields to unravel the untold story of British software house Enigma Variations. From bargain licensing deals for Postman Pat and Bugs Bunny to cold-calling Nintendo after a few ciders. Plus, their recent efforts to preserved lost classics, the truth behind NES Lion King, and why some of their best work never saw the light of day... until now.

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 

32:53 - Darren Melbourne and Mark Greenshields Interview

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Show notes

Animaniacs for GBA: https://tinyurl.com/y3u3ahsk

Postal 2 Redux: https://tinyurl.com/32f4f54x

Game Boy Camera on Switch 2: https://tinyurl.com/y5t7phw3

Playdate FMV Game: https://tinyurl.com/vtacmh6e

Windows 95 on PS2: https://tinyurl.com/2nttad7w