This week we hear part two of our chat with Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura and game director Junji Seki. We hear about the creation of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, blending manga, classic adventure game engines, and even a rock-paper-scissors battle system. Imamura reflects on his decades at Nintendo, from the high-stakes launch of the Switch to breaking free with new creative freedom, while Seki shares stories of arcades, founding his studio Happy Meal, and keeping the spirit of physical releases alive. 

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Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 

43:18 - Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki Interview

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Show notes

Virtual Boy Coming To Switch Online: https://tinyurl.com/4epef4dk

iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/5c9tsk8k

Acclaim Hosts First ‘Play Acclaim’: https://youtu.be/bckTJ7o8xdk

‘The Ark’ Horror For Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/mpwu5u7x

Indiana Jones Atlantis On ZX Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/ybd32fpd