Shmup Junkie | History of the Amazing PC Engine! [Book II] @ShmupJunkie | Uploaded May 2021 | Updated October 2024, 8 hours ago.
The REAL History of the TurboGrafx 16 and epic conclusion to the History of the Amazing PC Engine! [Book II] So what was the real reason for the Turbografx commercial failure in North America? Was it really all NEC's fault? Or was there more to it? Did Sega of America and their brilliant marketing campaign for the Genesis (Mega Drive) have something to do with it? Find out in this comedic take on the history of Hudson's PC Engine and their journey to America, and whether the TurboGrafx 16 was truly a failure. Or if you've been lied to all along.
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For more than a brief, comedic take on the fascinating history of the TurboGrafx16 in North America, check out the in-depth interviews in this excellent article from Gamasutra, some of which was quoted in this video.
gamasutra.com/view/feature/225466/stalled_engine_the_turbografx16_.php

TurboGrafx16 Complete collection as shown in the final chapter of the video is courtesy of Jeff Masser. Follow his account SamuraiGhost on Instagram here for more on his collection
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Some games included in this video:
Bonk's Adventure
Bonks' Revenge
Ys Book I and II
Ys IV Dawn of Ys
R-Type
Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
Legendary Axe
Legendary Axe II
Blazing Lazers
Legend of Hero Tonma
Street Fighter II
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Madou Monogatari
Bomberman 93 and 94
Legend of Xanadu 2
Shubibinman 3
Wonder Momo
Devil's Crush

Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Games:
Gaiares
Altered Beast
Golden Axe
Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Mario World