The History of Gradius - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade @RewindArcade

Rewind Arcade Learn the history behind the series that helped shape the shoot'em up genre and inspired some of the biggest pioneers in the gaming industry in this overview of the Gradius series over time.

0:00 - Introduction
1:37 - Part 1: Building the Foundation
3:16 - Part 2: Gradius is Born
11:28 - Part 3: Salamander, Life Force, and Life Force
17:09 - Part 4: A True Sequel
23:00 - Part 5: The Grand Finale?
28:26 - Part 6: Departure Again
31:06 - Part 7: Side Story
34:21 - Part 8: Revival
37:44 - Part 9: Handheld Heaven
41:09 - Part 10: An Experience to Treasure
45:24 - Part 11: ReBirth and Demise
47:44 - Part 12: The Legacy
51:58 - Credits

Corrections:

Gradius NEO did make it outside of Japan. (Thank you xiaochicash!)
"Gradius" is actually spelled out in katakana on the front of Nemesis' Japanese MSX box (Thank you Daniel bichet!)

Additional Gradius videos to check out!:

dezm101 - Gradius Lore and History - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYMkU4JmTifElIsXJG_-90G6UBOhU90m8

Special Thanks:

Azita (KittyMecha)
shmuplations.com
fandom.gradius.com
Generations-MSX

Gameplay Credits:

xRavenXP - youtube.com/user/xRavenXP
mitu123Copper - youtube.com/user/mitu123Copper
insanitylongplay - samanuioske_q8 - youtube.com/channel/UCHSTX37t68CBSYbz-xmhJiQ
PEG - youtube.com/user/RealPegboy
World of Longplays - Valis77, SCHLAUCHI, RickyC, Tsunao - youtube.com/user/cubex55
NintendoComplete - youtube.com/user/NintendoComplete
arronmuntroe - youtube.com/user/arronmunroe
LaserSauce Retro Archives - youtube.com/channel/UC4SmTgnII5zZa8Bk9PjdGqw
phoenix1291 - youtube.com/user/phoenix1291
Gameplay, No Talk - youtube.com/channel/UCdG5PCKuMapcqh3uxGtgxYg
10min Gameplay - youtube.com/channel/UCzjc5u-yPodS9U9E4tpNRUw
dezm101 - youtube.com/user/dezm101
Klause Scholz - youtube.com/user/SuperBloodyK
Old Classic Retro Gaming - youtube.com/user/oldclassicgame
Longplays Land - youtube.com/user/TimeWasteBomb
Minase - youtube.com/user/MinaseTakix
MrHydragon - youtube.com/user/MrHydragon
TBYVGS BOS - youtube.com/user/NeoArcadiaSWGAT
hirudov2d- youtube.com/user/driveitnow
Larry Longplay - youtube.com/channel/UCB8eDHO14cE3LvA1VZV9X7w
G3Fleako - youtube.com/user/G3Fleako
Virtual Gaming Library - VGL - youtube.com/channel/UCmZvHI3-yyAEc_vTIl28LEg
kirgeez - youtube.com/user/kirgeez
yato1967 /やと工房 - youtube.com/channel/UCrDlQRE745u34zSpBIL6_fA
FCPlaythroughs - youtube.com/channel/UCf_CI2QHm1nazyeE6QYbALg
STG - SLK - youtube.com/channel/UC_MMFl45d4aeNwcW2wOCuGw
ZeroFichas! - youtube.com/channel/UCnPWIWzQv8w2p22dv4oiD4Q
Free Emulator - youtube.com/user/FreeEmulatorVideos
eklypze - youtube.com/user/ek1ypzeHD
Seiculla - youtube.com/user/ItagiTenchi
Retro Hawk - youtube.com/channel/UCcrBl1B-8Ot-MBEPJ8USnHw
MungoMcGuire - youtube.com/user/MungoMcGuire
edusword - youtube.com/user/edusword
Shepardus - youtube.com/user/Shepardus
SNES drunk
zallard1
Andrey Panchenko
Chaos Emerald
saucykobold
SilentVideoGamer
Iván Rodríguez
RedSevenNine
Universo Games
GAMEタカラ島可児店
E24K Lawson
ValisHD
Victor Martinez
Ko Ramdeo
pop'n music Y
Silent K Gaming
misternoobie
andyxdr
DAIKI . K
AuraChannelerChris
jake perkins
hnksavior
hell2omega
Spidey
pairat kongcharoen
Nao Click Games
Deep Clear Eyes
Silent K Gaming

Gradius Galaxies VRC6 Music Arrangments: Shimoine
Sprite Rips: Magma MK-II
Candy Cabinets Arcade: Rocco

Sources:

shmuplations.com/gpg-gradius
thearkhound.tumblr.com/post/185055747443/gradius-inside-stories-from-hiroyasu-machiguchi
shmuplations.com/gradius
shmuplations.com/xevious
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gradius_media
https://www.generation-msx.nl/software/konami/nemesis-3---the-eve-of-destruction/release/1254/
youtu.be/PRupB0C_zJ4

Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius 2, Gradius II: GOFER no Yabo, Gradius III, Nemesis, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, Salamander 2, Gradius Gaiden, Gradius IV, Gradius Generation / Galaxies/ Advance, Gradius V, Gradius ReBirth

#gradius
#shmup
#salamander
#life
#force
#stg
#parodius
#otomedius

updated 3 years ago

The History of Gradius - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-03-26 | Learn the history behind the series that helped shape the shoot'em up genre and inspired some of the biggest pioneers in the gaming industry in this overview of the Gradius series over time.

0:00 - Introduction
1:37 - Part 1: Building the Foundation
3:16 - Part 2: Gradius is Born
11:28 - Part 3: Salamander, Life Force, and Life Force
17:09 - Part 4: A True Sequel
23:00 - Part 5: The Grand Finale?
28:26 - Part 6: Departure Again
31:06 - Part 7: Side Story
34:21 - Part 8: Revival
37:44 - Part 9: Handheld Heaven
41:09 - Part 10: An Experience to Treasure
45:24 - Part 11: ReBirth and Demise
47:44 - Part 12: The Legacy
51:58 - Credits

Corrections:

Gradius NEO did make it outside of Japan. (Thank you xiaochicash!)
"Gradius" is actually spelled out in katakana on the front of Nemesis' Japanese MSX box (Thank you Daniel bichet!)

Additional Gradius videos to check out!:

dezm101 - Gradius Lore and History - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYMkU4JmTifElIsXJG_-90G6UBOhU90m8

Special Thanks:

Azita (KittyMecha)
shmuplations.com
fandom.gradius.com
Generations-MSX

Gameplay Credits:

xRavenXP - youtube.com/user/xRavenXP
mitu123Copper - youtube.com/user/mitu123Copper
insanitylongplay - samanuioske_q8 - youtube.com/channel/UCHSTX37t68CBSYbz-xmhJiQ
PEG - youtube.com/user/RealPegboy
World of Longplays - Valis77, SCHLAUCHI, RickyC, Tsunao - youtube.com/user/cubex55
NintendoComplete - youtube.com/user/NintendoComplete
arronmuntroe - youtube.com/user/arronmunroe
LaserSauce Retro Archives - youtube.com/channel/UC4SmTgnII5zZa8Bk9PjdGqw
phoenix1291 - youtube.com/user/phoenix1291
Gameplay, No Talk - youtube.com/channel/UCdG5PCKuMapcqh3uxGtgxYg
10min Gameplay - youtube.com/channel/UCzjc5u-yPodS9U9E4tpNRUw
dezm101 - youtube.com/user/dezm101
Klause Scholz - youtube.com/user/SuperBloodyK
Old Classic Retro Gaming - youtube.com/user/oldclassicgame
Longplays Land - youtube.com/user/TimeWasteBomb
Minase - youtube.com/user/MinaseTakix
MrHydragon - youtube.com/user/MrHydragon
TBYVGS BOS - youtube.com/user/NeoArcadiaSWGAT
hirudov2d- youtube.com/user/driveitnow
Larry Longplay - youtube.com/channel/UCB8eDHO14cE3LvA1VZV9X7w
G3Fleako - youtube.com/user/G3Fleako
Virtual Gaming Library - VGL - youtube.com/channel/UCmZvHI3-yyAEc_vTIl28LEg
kirgeez - youtube.com/user/kirgeez
yato1967 /やと工房 - youtube.com/channel/UCrDlQRE745u34zSpBIL6_fA
FCPlaythroughs - youtube.com/channel/UCf_CI2QHm1nazyeE6QYbALg
STG - SLK - youtube.com/channel/UC_MMFl45d4aeNwcW2wOCuGw
ZeroFichas! - youtube.com/channel/UCnPWIWzQv8w2p22dv4oiD4Q
Free Emulator - youtube.com/user/FreeEmulatorVideos
eklypze - youtube.com/user/ek1ypzeHD
Seiculla - youtube.com/user/ItagiTenchi
Retro Hawk - youtube.com/channel/UCcrBl1B-8Ot-MBEPJ8USnHw
MungoMcGuire - youtube.com/user/MungoMcGuire
edusword - youtube.com/user/edusword
Shepardus - youtube.com/user/Shepardus
SNES drunk
zallard1
Andrey Panchenko
Chaos Emerald
saucykobold
SilentVideoGamer
Iván Rodríguez
RedSevenNine
Universo Games
GAMEタカラ島可児店
E24K Lawson
ValisHD
Victor Martinez
Ko Ramdeo
pop'n music Y
Silent K Gaming
misternoobie
andyxdr
DAIKI . K
AuraChannelerChris
jake perkins
hnksavior
hell2omega
Spidey
pairat kongcharoen
Nao Click Games
Deep Clear Eyes
Silent K Gaming

Gradius Galaxies VRC6 Music Arrangments: Shimoine
Sprite Rips: Magma MK-II
Candy Cabinets Arcade: Rocco

Sources:

shmuplations.com/gpg-gradius
thearkhound.tumblr.com/post/185055747443/gradius-inside-stories-from-hiroyasu-machiguchi
shmuplations.com/gradius
shmuplations.com/xevious
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gradius_media
https://www.generation-msx.nl/software/konami/nemesis-3---the-eve-of-destruction/release/1254/
youtu.be/PRupB0C_zJ4

Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius 2, Gradius II: GOFER no Yabo, Gradius III, Nemesis, Gradius: The Interstellar Assault, Salamander 2, Gradius Gaiden, Gradius IV, Gradius Generation / Galaxies/ Advance, Gradius V, Gradius ReBirth

#gradius
#shmup
#salamander
#life
#force
#stg
#parodius
#otomedius

Released on July 22nd 2004, Gradius V celebrates its 20th anniversary today! Gameplay by PEG.

Rewind Arcade 2024-07-22 | ...

Western Exclusive Nintendo Games (First Party) | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2024-02-14 | Learn about the history of Nintendo's first party Western exclusives that never made their way to Japan. I know this is different from most of my videos, but I hope you'll still enjoy it.

0:00 - Introduction
2:23 - Arcade & NES
6:54 - Game Boy
11:41 - Super NES
15:07 - Game Boy Color & Nintendo 64

Credits:

Written, Edited, & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Nintendo Complete - youtube.com/@NintendoComplete
MrMatthews - youtube.com/@AuthorativeMrM
Chris Baines
TheSmokingPhantom - youtube.com/@thesmokingphantom238
ozderya - youtube.com/@DolmaKalem
Retro Longplays - youtube.com/@retrolongplayer
ShiryuGL - youtube.com/@ShiryuGL
iPlay Retro - youtube.com/@iPlayRetro
RetroArchive - youtube.com/@RetroArchive
FCPlaythroughs - youtube.com/@FCPlaythroughs
EightBitHD - youtube.com/@EightBitHD
Bard Therony - youtube.com/@bardtherony
xRavenXP - youtube.com/@xRavenXP
Longplay Archive - youtube.com/@longplayarchive
Video Chums - youtube.com/@VideoChums
Adam Trudeau - youtube.com/@AdamTrudeau

Graphics:

Chris Baines
SuperJustinBros
Slippy
The Video Game Museum
The Cover Project
Besli

List of Music Tracks:

Mario Adventures II - Super Mario Land Arranged
Famicom 20th Anniversary Arranged Soundtracks - Yoshi's Cookie
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Duck Hunt Medley
StarTropics - Dungeon Theme
Punch-Out!! - Fight Theme
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters - Fortress
Balloon Fight - Balloon Trip
Wave Race - Rider Entry
Wario Blast ft. Bomberman - World 1
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts - Sea of Despair
Metal Combat - Map 1
Super Puyo Puyo - Memories of PuyoPuyo
Super Punch Out!! - Minor Circuit
Bionic Commando Elite Forces - Area 1
Ridge Racer 64 - Speed Nation
Panel de Pon - KickChop's Theme
Super Mario Land - Credits Roll
Gyromite - Stage Theme

#retrogaming #retrogames #nintendo #classicgaming

The History of Capcom: 1984 | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-08-18 | This is the CAPCHROMOLOGICAL video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order. This video is a compilation of all the 1984 games (with a few bonuses that weren't in the originals).

0:00 - Chapter 1: Vulgus
7:12 - Chapter 2: SonSon
14:19 - Chapter 3: Pirate Ship Higemaru
20:58 - Chapter 4: 1942

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)
Vampier
Lucas Kelleher

Gameplay:

Chris Baines - youtube.com/@RewindArcade
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
arronmunroe - youtube.com/@arronmunroe
Kuroneko Games Online - youtube.com/@KuronekoGamesOnline
NintendoComplete - youtube.com/@NintendoComplete
Love of the Fight - youtube.com/@loveofthefight5253
Old Classic Retro Gaming - youtube.com/@oldclassicgame
mariotaz - youtube.com/@mariotaz
Nick and Jeff - youtube.com/@NickandJeff
IceSpikes Gaming - youtube.com/@quinoalex

Graphics & Video:

RingoStarr39
The Arcade Flyer Archive
Sega Retro
Gaming Alexandria
AntiqueCoinOp
LaunchBox Games Database
The Cutting Room Floor

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Magma MK-II
T0misaurus
Shadowman44
CrazyCarl
Deathbringer
Superjustinbros

List of music tracks:

Chapter 1:
"Ryu's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Charge Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 5
"Toad Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 4
"The Main Gate" - Mega Man Legends
"Opening" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 2:
"Colonial Satellite" - Cyberbots
"Iron Horse, Iron Terror" - Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3)
"Crystalline City" - Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 3:
"Dullstown" - Power Stone
"Pirate Man" - Rockman & Forte
"Londo" - Power Stone
"Wave Man" - Mega Man 5 Complete Works
"Pursuit of the Air Battleship" - Strider Hiryu 2
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 4:
"Mission 1" - 19XX: The War Against Destiny
"Doomsday Weapon" - Cyberbots
"Forced Assault" - Aliens vs. Predator
"War Machine's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"The Abandoned Bridge" - Cannon Spike
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

#capcom #capchromological #shmup #shmups #1942 #retrogaming #arcade #megaman

The History of 1942: The First Big Hit | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-08-18 | Chapter four of the CAPCHROMOLOGICAL video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order. Today we set our sights on 1942, Capcom's first big arcade hit that really put them on the map and became the start of their popular 194X franchise of games.

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Chris Baines - youtube.com/@RewindArcade
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
arronmunroe - youtube.com/@arronmunroe

Graphics & Video:

RingoStarr39
The Arcade Flyer Archive

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Magma MK-II

List of music tracks:

"Mission 1" - 19XX: The War Against Destiny
"Doomsday Weapon" - Cyberbots
"Forced Assault" - Aliens vs. Predator
"War Machine's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"The Abandoned Bridge" - Cannon Spike
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

#capcom #capchromological #shmup #shmups #1942

The History of Pirate Ship Higemaru: Exploring a New Genre | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-08-04 | Chapter three of the CAPCHROMOLOGICAL video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order. This video sets sail to scour the depths to uncover the history of Capcom's third arcade release, Pirate Ship Higemaru.

Fun fact: Momotaru's name is a pun and a portmanteau of the Japanese folklore hero, Momotarou, and "taru" (たる) which means barrel in Japanese. (Thanks KSG-7!)

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Chris Baines - youtube.com/@RewindArcade
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
Nick and Jeff - youtube.com/@NickandJeff

Graphics & Video:

Sega Retro
RingoStarr39
The Cutting Room Floor

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Deathbringer
Superjustinbros

List of music tracks:

"Dullstown" - Power Stone
"Pirate Man" - Rockman & Forte
"Londo" - Power Stone
"Wave Man" - Mega Man 5 Complete Works
"Pursuit of the Air Battleship" - Strider Hiryu 2
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

#capcom #capchromological #megaman #arcade #retrogaming

The History of SonSon: Capcoms Sophomore Attempt | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-07-24 | The second chapter of the CAPCHROMOLOGICAL video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order. A walk through the history of Capcom's second arcade release, SonSon.

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Chris Baines - youtube.com/@RewindArcade
Kuroneko Games Online - youtube.com/@KuronekoGamesOnline
NintendoComplete - youtube.com/@NintendoComplete
Love of the Fight - youtube.com/@loveofthefight5253
Old Classic Retro Gaming - youtube.com/@oldclassicgame
mariotaz - youtube.com/@mariotaz
IceSpikes Gaming - youtube.com/@quinoalex

Graphics & Video:

Sega Retro

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Shadowman44
Magma MK-II
CrazyCarl

List of music tracks:

"Colonial Satellite" - Cyberbots
"Iron Horse, Iron Terror" - Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3)
"Crystalline City" - Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

#capcom #retrogaming #megaman #sonson

The History of Vulgus: Capcoms First Video Game | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-07-12 | The start of a brand new video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order! In this first chapter we take a look into Capcom's early history and their 1984 debut arcade video game.

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Chris Baines - youtube.com/@RewindArcade
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming

Graphics & Video

Gaming Alexandria
RingoStarr39
The Arcade Flyer Archive
AntiqueCoinOp
LaunchBox Games Database

Sprite Rips

Chris Baines
Magma MK-II
T0misaurus

List of music tracks:

"Ryu's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Charge Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 5
"Toad Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 4
"The Main Gate" - Mega Man Legends
"Opening" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

#capcom #retrogaming #megaman

The History of Kid Icarus - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-05-24 | Learn the history behind one of Nintendo's most niche and neglected franchises from its humble beginnings in 1986, to its drought throughout the 90s, and its revival in 2012. This is the story of how Pit and his Greek mythology-inspired cohorts struggled for relevance over the past three and a half decades.

NOTE/CORRECTIONS:

1. The Legend of Zelda's Japanese title is "Zelda no Densetsu", not "Densetsu no Zelda". This got flipped around in the script at some point. Thanks to Omega579 for catching this.

2. I later noticed that SNK's arcade game Athena (or "Atena" in Japanese) released near when Hikari Shinwa began production in 1986 which may also have influenced Osawa's naming of Palutena.

0:00 - Chapter 1: A New Hero on the Famicom Disk System
18:46 - Chapter 2: Portable Pit and the Long Drought
28:58 - Chapter 3: Kid Icarus Regains Its Wings
47:29 - Credits & Outro

A HUGE thanks to MrMatthews ( @AuthorativeMrM ) for helping video edit a good chunk of this documentary with me. Please check out his amazing channel on YouTube here:

youtube.com/@AuthorativeMrM

Credits:

Research & Writing:
Chris Baines

Video Editing:
Robert "MrMatthews" Bycroft
Chris Baines

Script Editor:
Jonathan McNamara ( Check him out on Twitch!: twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit )

Special Thanks:
Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Stacey B aka "MrsMatthews"
Nick Des Barres
Omega Ace Gaming
Divipedia

Gameplay:
MrMatthews - youtube.com/@AuthorativeMrM
Chris Baines
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
CattaShin2749 - youtube.com/@CattaShin2749
RetroGame.Stream - youtube.com/@RetroGameStream
SaikyoMog - youtube.com/@SaikyoMog
Ragey0 - youtube.com/@Ragey0
RetroGameUp - TAS Videos - youtube.com/@RetroGameUp
MJ - youtube.com/@retrogamer.mj48
Angry Force FPS - youtube.com/@angryforcefps
Nintendo World Report - youtube.com/@NintendoWorldReport
Dominic Tarason - youtube.com/@DominicWhite

Sprite Rips:
Mister Mike
Superjustinbros
Moku
Ploaj
Chris Baines
Peardian
Perseus

Graphics & Video:

Unseen64
The Cover Project
Retromags
Gheedo
Divinipedia
Altar of Gaming
Nintendo

All graphics, video, gameplay, and audio are property of their respective copyright holders. All Kid Icarus media is property of Nintendo.

For inquiries on sources, please feel free to email me or reach out on social media outlets.

Games covered:

Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami ( 光神話パルテナの鏡 )
Kid Icarus ( NES )
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters ( Game Boy)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl ( Wii )
Kid Icarus: Uprising ( 3DS )

(Music list coming soon!)

#kidicarus #kidicarusuprising #nintendo

Bonus Video - The History of Kid Icarus - Additional Facts & Behind the Scenes

Rewind Arcade 2023-05-24 | A bonus add-on video for The History of Kid Icarus that features an informal conversation between myself and MrMatthews about the series. Please make sure you watch the main History of Kid Icarus video first before viewing this one.

Check out MrMatthews on YouTube!:

youtube.com/@AuthorativeMrM

The History of Star Fox: 30th Anniversary Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-01-10 | Chapter Select:

0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Part 1: Jez San and the Argonauts (Argonaut)
19:12 - Part 2: X Marks the Spot (X & the Super FX Chip)
24:51 - Part 3: Fighting Like Dogs and Monkeys (Star Fox)
32:27 - Part 4: Innovations & Cancellations (Star Fox 2)
41:15 - Part 5: Shaking Up the Formula (Star Fox 64)
50:29 - Part 6: A Rare Adventure (Star Fox Adventures)
1:02:21 - Part 7: A "Cooler" Star Fox (Star Fox Assault)
1:11:57 - Part 8: Return of a Familiar Face (Star Fox Command)
1:23:54 - Part 9: Nintendo Sounds a Red Alarm (Star Fox Zero)
1:40:36 - Part 10: Entering New Universes (Starlink & Cameos)

- "V" is pronounced as an "F" in German making Starvox quite literally "Star Fox" in the language, making even more sense why the series was renamed to "Starwing" in Europe. (A big thanks to AtlasRedux for the clarification)
- Battlezone on the Atari VCS (2600) released in 1983, three years after the arcade game's 1980 debut. (Thanks to Eanna O'Sullivan for the correction)

Written by:

Jonathan McNamara (of Life Begins At 8-Bit) & Chris Baines

( Check out Jonathan's exploration through 40 years of gaming on his Twitch channel: twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit )

Video Production & Editing:

Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

JoAfterWork - Check out his streams! - twitch.tv/joafterwork
starsky
Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Danielle LeBlanc

Gameplay:

Jonathan McNamara
Chris Baines
RetroGame.Stream - youtube.com/c/RetroGameStream
Game Archive - youtube.com/c/garchiveHD
damsonn - youtube.com/user/damsonn
Retro Gaming TV - youtube.com/channel/UCbzsDrQa-bVio4Z6lgYwaQw
Retro Games Fan - youtube.com/c/RetroGamesFan
World of Longplays - Mad-Matt - youtube.com/recordedamigagames
D. Moreland - youtube.com/channel/UCh4lJQ9Gh56xV5To9gPqsLA
Obscura Prima - youtube.com/user/warrenterra79
MikeytheMachineGaming - youtube.com/c/MikeyTheMachineGaming
NinjaGaiden4Life - youtube.com/channel/UCUHjFiVqp0IGnHtGZone4IA
Video Game Clips Etc - youtube.com/channel/UCHkgWVJ0SviAVToeyTdVbrA
delta 7890 - youtube.com/user/delta7890
jordychinchin - youtube.com/c/jordychinchinJ2Ctv
AshesWolf - youtube.com/c/AshesWolf
EdGe Retro Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UC2JH1rgy9qtB1rIWdfNXBAw
Longplay Archive - youtube.com/c/Longplayarchive
Transparency VG Archive - youtube.com/c/TransparencyVideoGameArchive
GamerJGB - youtube.com/user/GamerJGB
Shiguri -
arronmunroe - youtube.com/@arronmunroe
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
AceMoon Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@AceMoon1974
クロモリ - youtube.com/@alpinalpinjb
JovegaX - youtube.com/@JovegaX
MGT - youtube.com/@MGTYT
rpggamer16 - youtube.com/@rpggame16
Packattack4082 - youtube.com/@packattack04082
ShiryuGL - youtube.com/@ShiryuGL
Noxxa - youtube.com/@Noxxa

3D Models:

GigglyMan
Chris Baines
keymo
Models 124717
MrPr1993
Peardian
Nooga

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Arima
SmithyGCN
Jackster, PerfectOne
SuperJustinBros
BlueYosh
T0misaurus
Mister Mike
Solink
Davias
BruceJuice
Random Talking Bush
Badbatman3
Paraemon
redblueyellow
JiraniS
Mr. Krystal

Graphics:

Q-Games
SNES Maps
Rama & Musée Bolo
The Cover Project
MobyGames
Panoramio
GameScanner
Clairedelune2501
Zelda Dungeon

List of sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1PMwnaC_WOQo_0ufVEC3bfydhzvpn1uuOp1WpUQ6SdKk/edit?usp=sharing

#starfox #nintendo #starfox64

Bonus Video - The History of Star Fox Additional Facts & Behind the Scenes | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-01-10 | (I apologize for the poor audio on my end. I realized my mic settings were messed up after we finished recording this video.)

An informal talk with Jonathan from Life Begins At 8-Bit about things that didn't make it into the full History of Star Fox documentary and some of our thoughts and experiences with the series and its games.

Please check out Jonathan and Life Begins At 8-Bit here:

Twitch: twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit
Twitter: twitter.com/LifeBegins8bit
Instagram: instagram.com/lifebeginsat8bit
Discord: discord.gg/kySVp2Rke5

Star Fox: The Battle Begins anime - youtube.com/watch?v=wA2-0nTxaGg

The History of Star Fox - Part 2 (1998 - 2023) | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2023-01-10 | Chapter Select:

0:00 - Part 6: A Rare Adventure (Star Fox Adventures)
11:50 - Part 7: A "Cooler" Star Fox (Star Fox Assault)
21:27 - Part 8: Return of a Familiar Face (Star Fox Command)
33:24 - Part 9: Nintendo Sounds a Red Alarm (Star Fox Zero)
50:06 - Part 10: Entering New Universes (Starlink & Other Cameos)

Written by:

Jonathan McNamara (of Life Begins At 8-Bit) & Chris Baines

( Check out Jonathan's exploration through 40 years of gaming on his Twitch channel: twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit )

Video Production & Editing:

Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

JoAfterWork - Check out his streams! - twitch.tv/joafterwork
starsky
Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Danielle LeBlanc

Gameplay:

Jonathan McNamara - twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit
JoAfterWork - twitch.tv/joafterwork
Chris Baines
Video Game Clips Etc - youtube.com/@videogameclipsetc2615
Shiguri -
arronmunroe - youtube.com/@arronmunroe
Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@NenrikiGaming
AceMoon Gaming Channel - youtube.com/@AceMoon1974
クロモリ - youtube.com/@alpinalpinjb
JovegaX - youtube.com/@JovegaX
MGT - youtube.com/@MGTYT
rpggamer16 - youtube.com/@rpggame16
Packattack4082 - youtube.com/@packattack04082
ShiryuGL - youtube.com/@ShiryuGL
Noxxa - youtube.com/@Noxxa

3D Models:

Chris Baines
Models124717
MrPr1993
Peardian
Nooga
GigglyMan

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Random Talking Bush
Badbatman3
Paraemon
redblueyellow
JiraniS
Mr. Krystal

Graphics:

MobyGames
The Cover Project
Zelda Dungeon

List of sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1PMwnaC_WOQo_0ufVEC3bfydhzvpn1uuOp1WpUQ6SdKk/edit?usp=sharing

#starfox #starfoxzero #history

The History of Star Fox - Part 1 (1982 - 1997) | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-11-11 | The first part (of 2) that explores the entire Star Fox series from its roots with the UK-based Argonaut Software to the Super NES' impressive Super FX and from the cancelled sequel to its popular Nintendo 64 entry. The second part will be out shortly after which will cover Rare's strange GameCube platformer title all the way up through the franchise's divisive Wii U outing, along with some cameo appearances and fan games. This is the history of Star Fox.

0:00 - Introduction
3:27 - Jez San and the Argonauts
19:12 - X Marks the Spot (X & the Super FX Chip)
24:51 - Fighting Like Dogs and Monkeys (Star Fox)
32:27 - Innovations & Cancellations (Star Fox 2)
41:08 - Shaking Up the Formula (Star Fox 64)
50:25 - Credits

Corrections:

- "V" is pronounced as an "F" in German making Starvox quite literally "Star Fox" in the language, making even more sense why the series was renamed to "Starwing" in Europe. (A big thanks to AtlasRedux for the clarification)
- Battlezone on the Atari VCS (2600) released in 1983, three years after the arcade game's 1980 debut. (Thanks to Eanna O'Sullivan for the correction)

Written by:

Jonathan McNamara (of Life Begins At 8-Bit) & Chris Baines

( Check out Jonathan's exploration through 40 years of gaming on his Twitch channel: twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit )

Video Production & Editing:

Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Danielle LeBlanc

Gameplay:

Jonathan McNamara
Chris Baines
RetroGame.Stream - youtube.com/c/RetroGameStream
Game Archive - youtube.com/c/garchiveHD
damsonn - youtube.com/user/damsonn
Retro Gaming TV - youtube.com/channel/UCbzsDrQa-bVio4Z6lgYwaQw
Retro Games Fan - youtube.com/c/RetroGamesFan
World of Longplays - Mad-Matt - youtube.com/recordedamigagames
D. Moreland - youtube.com/channel/UCh4lJQ9Gh56xV5To9gPqsLA
Obscura Prima - youtube.com/user/warrenterra79
MikeytheMachineGaming - youtube.com/c/MikeyTheMachineGaming
NinjaGaiden4Life - youtube.com/channel/UCUHjFiVqp0IGnHtGZone4IA
Video Game Clips Etc - youtube.com/channel/UCHkgWVJ0SviAVToeyTdVbrA
delta 7890 - youtube.com/user/delta7890
jordychinchin - youtube.com/c/jordychinchinJ2Ctv
AshesWolf - youtube.com/c/AshesWolf
EdGe Retro Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UC2JH1rgy9qtB1rIWdfNXBAw
Longplay Archive - youtube.com/c/Longplayarchive
Transparency VG Archive - youtube.com/c/TransparencyVideoGameArchive
GamerJGB - youtube.com/user/GamerJGB

3D Models:

GigglyMan
Chris Baines
keymo
Models 124717
MrPr1993
Peardian

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Arima
SmithyGCN
Jackster, PerfectOne
SuperJustinBros
BlueYosh
T0misaurus
Mister Mike
Solink
Davias
BruceJuice

Graphics:

Q-Games
SNES Maps
Rama & Musée Bolo
The Cover Project
MobyGames
Panoramio
GameScanner
Clairedelune2501
HC Gaming 101
Tea Leaves
Kevgordon
HD Green Studio

List of sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1PMwnaC_WOQo_0ufVEC3bfydhzvpn1uuOp1WpUQ6SdKk/edit?usp=sharing

#starfox #nintendo #history

The History of Bionic Commando - 35th Anniversary Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-09-29 | Learn the history of Capcom's unique series that innovated on the platformer genre and slowly evolved over time, becoming more and more of a Western-focused series.

0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Part 1: From One Commando to Another
10:36 - Part 2: Swinging Into a Sequel
21:38 - Part 3: The Full Western Transition
26:32 - Part 4: Remaking a Classic
35:20 - Part 5: A Rocky Reboot
43:45 - Part 6: Rearmed Again
49:05 - Part 7: Ports, Cameos, & Legacy
52:53 - Credits & Outro

Corrections:

- Bionic Commando Rearmed actually received a physical PC release in Russia in 2008. (Thank you
Чешир Котовский for the correction!)

- Konami made a spiritual successor to Roc 'n Rope for the Famicom Disk System called Arumana no Kiseki. It released roughly 5 months after Bionic Commando first hit arcades in 1987. (Thank you Powpuck (mobile) for the info!)

Credits:

Written, Produced, & Edited by Chris Baines

Script Editor: Jonathan McNamara of LIFE BEGINS AT 8-BIT - twitch.tv/lifebeginsat8bit

Special Thanks:

Azita "KittyMecha" Marie

Gameplay:

All Bionic Commando Gameplay: Chris Baines

Additional Gameplay:

Old Classic Retro Gaming - youtube.com/user/oldclassicgame
arronmunroe - youtube.com/user/arronmunroe
vghchannel - youtube.com/user/vghchannel
World of Longplays - georgc3 - youtube.com/recordedamigagames
PDV - youtube.com/channel/UCiSKW-tUOpuH3RLyTIPAoMA
METASLIME Gaming - youtube.com/user/metablackdragon
ToaTahu003 - youtube.com/channel/UCrfR8fKF-2El4O1Jptijlzw
Chris Baines -
ISB - youtube.com/c/ILLSeaBass
Randomised Gaming - youtube.com/c/RandomisedGamingYouTube
Pete Hahn - youtube.com/c/PeteHahnRetroGaming
Replay Burners - youtube.com/user/ReplayBurners
ralfalfa - youtube.com/user/ralfalf4
Flashsaad421 -
DRED_WOLF - youtube.com/channel/UC-3My0X52pV_YKd9xo2waHg
BadEnoughTV - youtube.com/user/BadEnoughTV
TheInnocentSinful - youtube.com/c/TheInnocentSinful1
Bigg Easter Eggs - youtube.com/c/BiggEasterEggs

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Yawackhary
Twytch
Spark Mandrill
Zephadus
Deathbringer
ACE_Spark
Elcio
Welz Twingo Furs

Graphics & Video:

The Arcade Flyer Archive
MobyGames
Bionic Commando Rearmed: Behind the Scenes -
LaunchBox
RingoStarr39
Generation MSX
Retromags
RetroSpector78 Retro Blog
Uğur Bozkan

#bioniccommando #retrogaming #commando

References:

mtv.com/news/e53813/why-bionic-commando-is-finally-back-in-2008-and-how-the-psp-played-two-key-roles

web.archive.org/web/20110902195232/http://www.100v.jp/~yagiyama/works/index.html

https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/imlsmohai/id/17608

gamedeveloper.com/pc/q-a-judd-talks-capcom-japan-next-gen-i-bionic-commando-i-

eurogamer.net/capcom-done-with-western-devs

web.archive.org/web/20180307054415/http://www.glitterberri.com/developer-interviews/tokuro-fujiwara

web.archive.org/web/19981205232744/http://www.capcom.co.jp/gallery/arcade/1987/index.html

shmuplations.com/cps1

web.archive.org/web/19990128160103/http://www.capcom.co.jp/gallery/consumer/1988/index.html

web.archive.org/web/20180717124833/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/interview/2008/vol03

youtube.com/watch?v=SitqwyC3Dms

siliconera.com/top-secret-chat-our-bionic-commando-rearmed-interview

gamedeveloper.com/console/interview-grin-s-viklund-on-rearming-capcom-s-i-bionic-commando-i-

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/grin-confirms-company-closure

https://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/9661/Bionic+Commando+Rearmed+2+interview/

gamedeveloper.com/console/interview-back-in-the-swing-of-things---the-audio-for-i-bionic-commando-rearmed-2-i-

capcom.co.jp/ir/english/business/million.html

GAIARES IS NUMBER ONE!: The History of Gaiares | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-07-03 | Learn the story behind the niche Sega Genesis/Mega Drive shmup that never quite broke into the mainstream and was created and developed inside a small Japanese apartment.

Credits:

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)
John Szczepaniak (and his book series "The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers")

Photo Credits:

John Szczepaniak
Famitsu

Gameplay & Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines

Sources:

The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers Vol. 1 (book)
web.archive.org/web/20101030201205/http://cinnamonpirate.com/2007/07/unpublished-the-real-jamie-bunker
retro-bit.com/gaiares
segaretro.org/Gaiares/Magazine_articles

#gaiares
#segagenesis
#segamegadrive
#shmup
#stg

The History of ActRaiser | Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-05-27 | Learn the history behind the cult classic that combined two unlikely genres and put fan-favorite developer Quintet on the map.

0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Part 1: Quintet is Born
4:47 - Part 2: Creating ActRaiser
17:07 - Part 3: A Divergent Sequel
24:46 - Part 4: A New Renaissance
33:13 - Credits & Outro

Credits:

Script Revisions:

Matt Baros

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)
Life Begins At 8-Bit
Marv Solberg
shmuplations.com

ActRaiser Gameplay:

xRavenXP - youtube.com/user/xRavenXP
Chris Baines
JAVA Mobile Games - youtube.com/c/JavaGamesHD

Additional Gameplay:

therealbluedragon - youtube.com/user/therealbluedragon
Кейти Тамир - youtube.com/user/KeyleeTamirian
aulddragon - youtube.com/c/aulddragon
kilouZ - youtube.com/channel/UCnzpDpLjGrZ2G8SthgJIQjg

Sprite Rips:

Guy
SmithyGCN
Akuri
Kuro-Chan
Obreck2

Graphics & Visuals:

The Cutting Room Floor - tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor
New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Josu Relax - youtube.com/c/JosuRelax
Kevgordon - youtube.com/user/kevgordon
Green Screen Magic - youtube.com/channel/UCWNHYUT-f5urtu1lppPBXvA
SE & M Studio

Sources:

The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers (Books) Vol. 1-3
shmuplations.com/quintet
shmuplations.com/ys
shmuplations.com/success1989
https://www.saindodamatrix.com.br/yuzo/interview-act2.html
youtube.com/watch?v=P3lvzsbioUI&t=21s
nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/actraiser-renaissance-almost-included-a-morality-system
resetera.com/threads/terranigma-1995-interviews-released.61785/#post-11437788
http://blog.hardcoregaming101.net/2011/07/history-of-ys-interviews-by-john.html
web.archive.org/web/20071021034745/http://www.quintet.co.jp/quintet.html
famitsu.com/news/amp/202012/16210961.php?__twitter_impression=true
onemillionpower.com/sound-creators-that-pushed-hardware-limits-yuzo-koshiro-and-yasunori-mitsuda
opcfg.kontek.net/archive/yuzointerview.html
gamespot.com/reviews/actraiser-review/1900-6104229
https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/SNES/ActRaiser_-_SNES_-_Manual.pdf
https://www.retrogames.cz/manualy/SNES/ActRaiser_2_-_SNES_-_Manual.pdf
nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1606/30/news163.html
forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2021/11/20/keisuke-nakashima-and-yuzo-koshiro-on-how-actraiser-renaissance-got-made/?sh=517f17544494
itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0402/18/news069.html
game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20031112/sepoc.htm
square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/actraiser-renaissance-hideo-iwasaki

#actraiser
#actraiserrenaissance
#yuzokoshiro
#retrogaming
#retro

The History of Ghosts n Goblins (and Makaimura 魔界村) - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-03-20 | The complete history of the series that broke thousands of controllers and joysticks over the years and built the foundation for difficult games like Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden, and Bloodborne. Learn the story behind its creator, Tokuro Fujiwara, its initial design concepts, and how the franchise evolved over three and a half decades.

0:00 - Introduction
2:28 - Part 1: Ghosts 'n Goblins is Born
10:27 - Part 2: Ghouls 'n Ghosts
17:21 - Part 3: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
22:45 - Part 4: A New Protagonist
31:06 - Part 5: Fujiwara Makes His Exit
35:46 - Part 6: Maximo Takes the Stage
44:58 - Part 7: Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins
51:10 - Part 8: More Spin-Offs
56:08 - Part 9: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
1:02:52 - Part 10: Legacies 'n Cameos
1:06:01 - Credits & Outro

Corrections:

1. The ZX Spectrum is pronounced "Zed Ex Spectrum", not "Zee Ex Spectrum" (Sorry)
2. Sophia is Maximo's queen, not princess (Thanks Clint!)
3. From Maximo's Senior Game Designer, William Anderson: "David Siller only gave the name to Maximo Ghost to Glory. I designed nearly 80% of the game and I still have all of my original game designs. Capcom Japan didn't want me to follow Ghosts 'N Goblins as a template, but I needed a hook for the game to be successful."

Special Thanks:

Matt Baros
Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Stefan Gancer
shmuplations.com
unseen64
AbbyP

Ghosts 'n Goblins Gameplay:

AL82 Retrogaming Longplays - youtube.com/c/AL82RetrogamingLongplays
Retro Up - youtube.com/c/RetroUpGames
RETRO DANUART - youtube.com/c/RetroDanuart
Freidan - youtube.com/user/DarkFreidan
Nintendo Complete - youtube.com/c/NintendoComplete
Tsukikage100 無限月影 - youtube.com/c/Tsukikage100
Minoru Leo - youtube.com/user/EinherjarLeo
Ruanzinho Gameplays - youtube.com/user/ruanzinhodj
MANBO - youtube.com/user/zerozoq
Steparu - youtube.com/c/SteparuTV
fhdgw - youtube.com/c/fhdgw
Diamond Longplays - youtube.com/c/DiamondLongplays
MotoQine - youtube.com/c/MotoQine
Myrryspeikko - youtube.com/c/Myrryspeikko
RZX Archive - youtube.com/user/rzxarchive
Longplay Archive - youtube.com/c/Longplayarchive
Marcel Schaad - youtube.com/c/EfraimSchaad
Project Longplay - youtube.com/channel/UCj04vK3cA_8Y486cghgJd4g
scanning - youtube.com/channel/UCVk7YCL6ZUXSU4bJn-QJCWg

Additional Gameplay:

Nenriki Gaming Channel - youtube.com/c/nenriki86
Brooklyn Dizzy - youtube.com/channel/UCwtqed4yEGlDmcRldmaLe5w
Krizalid99v2 - youtube.com/user/Krizalid99v2
Noctober - youtube.com/channel/UCUDTue0vG26TWpBcLhsjUDg
Tofu Cat Gaming - youtube.com/c/TofuCatGaming
LordCloudStrife - youtube.com/c/LordCloudStrife
ValenAlvern - youtube.com/c/ValenAlvern

Sprite Rips:

Deathbringer
Fret
Arec Barwin
Locomule
Tonberry2k
Ragey
Lord Zymeth
ACE_Spark
Magma MK-II
Helgasboy
SuperJustinBros
Mister Mike
Dolphman
G-Dog
TheTylor

Graphics & Videos:

Patrick Scott Patterson
Game Developer Magazine
Board Game Geek
Gozer
Glamour Lifestyle
Choco1980

Sources:

shmuplations.com/makaimura
web.archive.org/web/20220218231534/glitterberri.com/developer-interviews/tokuro-fujiwara
iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/platinum-games/0/1
shmuplations.com/demonscrest
unseen64.net/2009/05/03/maximo-3-ps2-cancelled
shmuplations.com/daimakaimura
4gamer.net/games/047/G004742/20111111003
famitsu.com/news/202102/25214514.html
archive.org/details/mean-machines-sega-magazine-40/page/n19/mode/2up
lostmediawiki.com/Ghosts_%27n_Goblins_64_(lost_build_of_cancelled_Nintendo_64_action_game;_1996)
Mean Machines Sega - February 1996 issue - pgs. 20-21 Interview
web.archive.org/web/20110607163225/http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/30076/the-lair-of-hungry-ghosts
shmuplations.com/harumifujita
polygon.com/2019/1/21/18187446/resident-evil-2-history-capcom-hideki-kamiya
Stefan Gancer's Interviews for "The History of Sunsoft"
tcrf.net/Super_Ghouls%27n_Ghosts

Games Covered:

Ghosts 'n Goblins / Makaimura
Ghouls 'n Ghosts / Daimakaimura
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts / Choumakaimura
Gargoyle's Quest / Red Arima: Makaimura Gaiden
Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness / Red Arima 2
Demon's Crest / Demon's Blazon
Arthur & Astaroth's Mystery Demon World Village Incredible Toons
Makaimura for WonderSwan
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory
Maximo vs. Army of Zin / Demon World Hero Maximo: Ambition of the Machine Monsters
Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights / Makaimura Kishi Retsuden
Ghosts 'n Goblins Gold Knights II / Makaimura Kishi Retsuden II
Magyechon Online / Makaimura Online
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection / Kaettekita Makaimura

#ghostsngoblins #makaimura #ghoulsnghosts

2021 Channel Recap + 2022 Channel Update

Rewind Arcade 2022-02-01 | Hey all, I've been reflecting on last year and what the future holds for the channel and thought it would a good idea to make a quick video about it. I don't often get in front of the camera like this so I apologize if this is a little disjointed and awkward, haha.

The History of Danganronpa - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2022-01-06 | The complete compilation of all four videos in the "History of Danganronpa" series from the very first game in 2010 to Danganronpa S in 2021.

0:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Part 1: Danganronpa is Born
20:05 - Part 2: Hello Sequel, Goodbye Despair
31:13 - Part 3: An Unlikely Spin-Off
36:52 - Part 4: The Trilogy Comes to a Close
43:12 - Part 5: A New Beginning
57:28 - Part 6: A Lasting Legacy
1:00:40 - Credits

A HUGE thanks to Pixel Partners for letting me use their Danganronpa footage in this video series! Please check out their YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/PixelPartnersYT

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)
Kat Huffman
Matt Baros
Phil Adams
Unseen64.net - Distrust Coverage - unseen64.net/2015/01/19/distrust-danganronpa-beta-psp-psvita

Additional Gameplay:

justonegamr - youtube.com/c/justonegamr
Noire Blue - youtube.com/c/NoireBlue
juicedup14 - youtube.com/user/juicedup14 (Kirigiri Sou Playthroughs!)
Saturnus Devorans - youtube.com/channel/UC8YR_X7fOqPrgV3pLheTZgg
Adeleide Aglearden - youtube.com/channel/UC7rTY335Y9maxFRsZsVu-jQ
Slyzer - youtube.com/c/ZSlyzer
Tara A. Devlin - youtube.com/c/KowabanaJapan
Dizzy Ziddy - youtube.com/user/zidanechoo2
LPpikachu - youtube.com/channel/UCqxoiT8B28t2vC0x2XzFskA
Fernin320 - youtube.com/c/Fernin320
AliceHyugaPlays - youtube.com/channel/UCONDPewIUD6wH-w3SSBY6Ww
J5 the Hyperforce - youtube.com/c/J5theHyperforce
Caining Gaming - youtube.com/c/CainingGaming
Gamer Zone - youtube.com/c/GamerZoneTT
reeniebear99 - youtube.com/user/reeniebear99
Manlyronpa - youtube.com/c/Manlyronpa
TheSpadeHammerbroLp’s - youtube.com/channel/UCABr-iM8Y1UhwXBodsrhyDQ
therealkogu - youtube.com/user/therealkogu
TempAccounts - youtube.com/channel/UC3G6Noqc8sHacpf3QovVUGA

Sprite Rips:

LCat4Ever
orionorion
kendotlibero
napalm
BlackDragonHunt
SkylaDoragono

Junko Cosplay:

Cosplayer: Alegrachan - Instagram - @alegrachan
Photograph: Amanda Faith Photo - Instagram - @amandafaithphoto

Bomb Animation - Crude Animation - youtube.com/c/CrudeAnimation

Fan Games Featured:

Danganronpa F: Shattered Hope
Danganronpa: Despair Time
Danganronpa: Kill Cure
Danganronpa TheAfter
Danganronpa Another

Sources:

somerandomness77.tumblr.com/post/164403786192/kodakas-interview-on-ndrv3s-ending-and-dr3
famitsu.com/news/201809/12163849.html
usgamer.net/articles/danganronpa-director-kazutaka-kodaka-on-the-power-of-psychopop
lparchive.org/Dangan-Ronpa/Update%20145
hardcoregamer.com/features/interviews/danganronpa-director-kazutaka-kodaka-opens-up-on-plot-points-future-of-series/137580
web.archive.org/web/20170114062455/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/12/09/danganronpa-another-episode-will-surprise-fans-says-writer
animeanime.jp/article/2016/07/07/29370_2.html
fanganronpa.fandom.com/f
youtube.com/watch?v=7nhKpMgzsWc
gamer.ne.jp/news/201309080001
youtube.com/watch?v=sSRzEv5qV6k
youtube.com/watch?v=BZaPvl-gWKk
youtube.com/watch?v=nLa4sNx_H38
youtube.com/watch?v=2IZd9PEsNl4
youtube.com/watch?v=8gzYvSO05kI

Games Covered:

Dangaronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Danganronpa: Alter Ego
Danganronpa: Monokuma Strikes Back
Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle
Kirigiri Sou
Cyber Danganronpa VR: The Class Trial

#danganronpa
#anime
#switch
#monokuma
#history
#dr1
#dr2
#drv3
#makoto
#hajime
#junko

The Real World Lore Behind Final Fantasys Summons - Part 1 | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-11-06 | Learn about the the real world lore and possible inspirations behind some of Final Fantasy's popular summon creatures. In this video we'll be covering Ifrit, Shiva, Ramuh, and Bahamut.

0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - Ifrit
4:40 - Shiva
6:58 - Ramuh
9:26 - Bahamut

Written and Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Matt Baros
Azita Marie (KittyMecha)

Gameplay:

Xenomic - youtube.com/user/Xenomic
Shirrako - youtube.com/c/Shirrako
Knight & Day - youtube.com/c/KnightandDayGaming
KaitoJoka - youtube.com/c/KaitoJoka
InsightOnVideogames - youtube.com/user/InsightOnVideogames
Boss Fight Database - youtube.com/c/BossFightDatabase
Rejisama - youtube.com/c/Rejisama
Dark Cloud - youtube.com/c/DarkCloudStrife
Darkmoon 75 - youtube.com/c/Darkmoon75
Daniel Victor - youtube.com/channel/UCTM9016ZhWN9-QCIjjqMLiA
Magemasher22 - youtube.com/c/magemasher22
World of Longplays - Valis77 - youtube.com/recordedamigagames

Sprite Rips:

OodivVadercast
Tonberry2k
DrakeyC

Additional Footage and Art:

PLEX - Underwater Footage
Joshua Raphael - Bahamut D&D Art
Akina Nicole - Bahamut Mythology Art

#final
#fantasy
#summons
#lore
#history
#story
#ifrit
#shiva
#bahamut
#odin

The History of Katamari Damacy - Full Series Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-10-28 | The strange and unique history of the Katamari Damacy series and its creator, Keita Takahashi. See how its concepts and characters were created and how Bandai Namco continued to turn out title after title as the years went on.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
1:02 Part 1 - Keita Takahashi
6:23 Part 2 - Katamari Damacy
17:36 Part 3 - An Unplanned Sequel
23:00 Part 4 - Portable Damacy
27:06 Part 5 - Katamari Goes HD
32:11 Part 6 - Doubling Down on Portable
36:36 Part 7 - Katamari Forever
40:05 Part 8 - Katamari Goes MMO
43:10 Part 9 - Tripling Down on Portable
49:01 Part 10 - After the Hiatus
54:11 Part 11 - Legacy
56:06 Credits

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (Kitty Mecha)
Matt Baros
Kat Huffman & ReGen (visit their website regengaming.com for buying retro games if you're on the east coast)
L.E. Hall (check out her book on Katamari Damacy bossfightbooks.com/products/katamari-damacy-by-l-e-hall )

Music:

Katamari Damacy - Katamari on the Rocks ~ Main Theme~
Katamari Damacy - Gin & Tonic & Red Red Roses
Katamari Damacy - Lonely Rolling Star
Katamari Damacy - The Wonderful Star's Walk is Wonderful
We Love Katamari - Katamari on the Swing
We Love Katamari - Everlasting Love
Me & My Katamari - Katamari on the Funk
Beautiful Katamari - Katamari Dancing
Korogashi Puzzle Katamari Damacy - Katamari of Love ft. Hatsune Miku
Katamari Forever - Katamari on the Wings
Katamari Forever - Katamari on the Swing (SEXY-SYNTHESIZER ALL ABOUT namco MIX)
Katamari Forever - Minigame Selection Music
Touch My Katamari - Katamari on the Stage

Katamari Gameplay:

sloobro - youtube.com/user/sloobro
PCSX2 - youtube.com/c/ps2emulator
Full Playthroughs - youtube.com/c/FullPlaythroughs
Longplay Archive - youtube.com/c/Longplayarchive
MasaeAnela - youtube.com/user/MasaeAnela
Retroblastkatamari - youtube.com/channel/UCsueStaZQP85Rcm8TJvTUHQ
NeXtGroup - youtube.com/c/nextgroup
fruit salad - youtube.com/channel/UCYFnrEm7NpDx553KEHyK4iQ
Devon Phillips - youtube.com/channel/UCXhWbrI8xPGZyBEU8vnp8EQ
BlueMaxima’s Gaming Channel - youtube.com/c/BlueMaximaC099
Handheld Players - youtube.com/c/HandheldPlayers
iPlay Retro - youtube.com/c/iPlayRetro
Demon27248 - youtube.com/c/Demon27248
Checkpoint TV - youtube.com/user/wwweDomenet
10min Gameplay - youtube.com/c/10minGameplay1
Yeong JunCho

Additional Gameplay:

PrinceY -
The Game Archive -
OSIRIS -
Free Emulator -
PureIllusion -
KoroushiGhazi -
Neoteric -
rrvirus -
Artie the Cinderace -
RalsiPlays -
KillzSlayz -
Games Sky น่ารัก Channel -
Metal Arcade -
100% Guides -
VG247.com -
smbhax2000 -
Alyssa Vakarian -
Billy Nitro -
Ayee -
TapTapPlay -
Gaming Jay -
YT Games 168 -
AppleAppVideo -

Video Footage:

GDC - youtube.com/c/Gdconf
Antoine Fortin - youtube.com/channel/UCC0D7_LrTWtvcWYglKQL-Gw

Sprite Rips:

Katach314
Cynicjovial
katamaruu
LukeWarnut
Ultimecia
Caylie C.

Screenshots - Junglekun

Sources:

"Katamari Damacy" by L.E. Hall (Published by Boss Fight Books)
gamedeveloper.com/pc/interview-i-katamari-damacy-i-s-takahashi-on-life-after-namco
gamedeveloper.com/pc/interview-the-melancholy-of-keita-takahashi
eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-01-keita-takahashi-why-i-left-namco
gamedeveloper.com/design/interview-namco-s-keita-takahashi-on-playgrounds-haircuts-and-space-aliens
gdcvault.com/play/1020309/Rolling-the-Dice-The-Risks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4392964.stm
kotaku.com/why-katamari-damacys-creator-left-japan-1835644700
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/63557/making-of-tap-my-katamari/
gamespot.com/articles/so-you-want-to-be-an-artist/1100-6144426
ign.com/articles/2007/04/18/katamari-officially-beautiful
http://windream.co.jp/deve/KDK.html
lostmediawiki.com/Katamari_Damacy_Online_(lost_massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game_based_on_puzzle-action_game_series;_2010-2012)#cite_note-KD-1
http://www.gamtoon.com/new/gs/interview/view.gam?num=209
http://windream.co.jp/deve/KDK2.html
katamaridamacy.jp/extra/index.html

#katamari
#damacy
#reroll
#documentary
#history
#prince
#king
#we
#love
#forever
#music

The History of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-08-01 | A look at Ace Attorney creator, Shu Takumi's, 2010 Nintendo DS game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective and how his previous experience lead to its creation. This is a smaller side video to my original "History of Ace Attorney" documentary.

0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Ghost Trick
10:24 - Credits

Music:

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective - Main Theme; Complication; Trauma; Providence

Credits:

Special Thanks:

Matt Baros
Azita (KittyMecha)
ghost-trick.fandom.com

Gameplay:

Slyzer - youtube.com/user/ZSlyzer
Portatronika - youtube.com/channel/UCnBzbs9QwA5bo2FkKVB-LLA
NintendoProductions - youtube.com/user/NintendoProductions
JayShockblast - youtube.com/user/ShockblastMedia
Global Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UC4ANrwSR-8_-xytBinoo8PQ

Sprite Rips:

redblueyellow
Dazz

The History of Ace Attorney - 20th Anniversary Retrospective | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-07-12 | Take a dive into the past 20 years of Capcom's beloved Ace Attorney series. We take a look at its humble beginnings as a low budget adventure/visual novel title in the first Gyakuten Saiban game all the way up until its newer entries like The Great Ace Attorney and Spirit of Justice.

0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Shu Takumi
3:54 - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
9:04 - Justice For All
12:43 - Trials and Tribulations
15:20 - Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
19:33 - Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (1 & 2)
24:13 - Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
27:53 - Dual Destinies
31:59 - The Great Ace Attorney
37:14 - Spirit of Justice
40:57 - Cameos & Other Media
43:41 - Conclusion
44:43 - Credits

More "History of" videos:

Danganronpa - youtu.be/XSIC5gYiAmw
Katamari Damacy - youtu.be/oBCQKpTD2_4
Gradius - youtu.be/Qk7-X8ZxP7I

Corrections:

- The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve actually took a lot of convincing to get greenlit and was developed on a very tight schedule. (Thanks Penix Trite!)
- Cloverworks was actually still A-1 Pictures, just branded with a new name. (Thanks Kevin Triforce!)

Special Thanks:

A HUGE thanks to Slyzer for the majority of the Ace Attorney gameplay in this video:

youtube.com/user/ZSlyzer
twitch.tv/slyzer

Azita (KittyMecha)
aceattorney.fandom.com
Capcom

Sprite Rips:

Ploaj
trainboy2019
Trish Rowdy
Kelp
rasgar

Ryota Niitsuma Interview: Gamespot

Gameplay:

Slyzer - youtube.com/user/ZSlyzer
Lacry - youtube.com/user/theguardian35
Gamer Walkthroughs - youtube.com/user/ultimategamer002
RyviusRan - youtube.com/user/RyviusRan
Biohazard Espana - youtube.com/user/BiohazardEsp
Omentum Gaming HD - youtube.com/user/omentum246
LadyPhoenix Games - youtube.com/channel/UClGNYH-qlbkkfnIxNoknDqA
Nicco1221 - youtube.com/channel/UCHZgT6Gxrm5k4bjFKUk1f8A
MasterofRayquaza - youtube.com/user/MasterOfRayquaza
Pixel Partners - youtube.com/channel/UCXwv-QC7M59ZrYyANSNH7NA
richoador - youtube.com/user/richoador
Apollo Justice Golf Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UCGe9quoWhSKNzWZCsc4fTtA
かずにゃんめでぃあすたじお - youtube.com/channel/UCZo-uXvrWDSOm2BuspF63AA
무적용팔 - youtube.com/user/MrMJY8
Danny Ho - youtube.com/user/SBlues88
John Fleer - youtube.com/c/JohnFleer
SANSHIMA

Sources:

shmuplations.com/justiceforall
forums.court-records.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31327
capcom-unity.com/zeroobjections/blog/2014/10/31/ace-attorney-trilogy---surprising-tidbits-you-never-knew
capcom-unity.com/zeroobjections/blog/2014/09/19/a-battle-of-resolve-pt-1-mission-impossible
web.archive.org/web/20141008002618/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/58163/features/interview-shu-takumi-on-the-phoenix-wright-trilogy/?page=3
siliconera.com/ace-attorney-series-writer-shu-takumi-on-the-trials-tribulations-of-writing-a-trilogy
capcom-unity.com/capkel/blog/2019/03/29/shu-takumis-trials-and-tribulations
capcom-unity.com/zeroobjections/blog/2013/10/17/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-dual-destinies-localization-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-the-gameplay-mechanics-team
gyakutensaibanlibrary.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
gyakutensaibanlibrary.blogspot.com/2020/02/dai-gyakuten-saiban-2-romantic_10.html?m=1

Music:

Intro - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Phoenix Wright ~ Objection!", "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Court Suite"
Part 1 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Investigation ~ Mystery (Labyrinth) Suite"
Part 2 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Court Suite"
Part 3 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Phoenix Wright ~ Objection!", "Justice for All Court Suite"
Part 4 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Trials and Tribulations Court Suite"
Part 5 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra 2008 - "Apollo Justice Theme"
Part 6 - Gyakuten Meets Orchestra - "Miles Edgeworth ~ Great Revival"
Part 7 - Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney OST - "Crisis", "Tension"
Part 8 - Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies OST - "Pursuit ~ Keep Pressing On"
Part 9 - The Great Ace Attorney OST - "Objection! [2015]", "Confess the Truth [Adventure Version]"
Part 10 - Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice OST - "Pursuit ~ Cornering Together"
Part 11 - Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 OST - "Theme of Phoenix Wright"; Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney OST - "Recollection"
Credits - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney OST - "Pursuit ~ Cornered"

#ace
#attorney
#phoenix
#wright
#edgeworth
#great
#switch
#edgeworth

Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness - Capcoms 2D Mecha Fighter | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-04-08 | Most people know about Cyberbots through Jin Saotome's appearances in the Marvel vs. Capcom series, but the 2D fighter actually has a much more interesting origin stemming from a forgotten arcade beat'em up game from 1994.

0:00 - Introduction
1:40 - Part 1: Armored Warriors
4:27 - Part 2: Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness

Special Thanks:

KittyMecha (Azita)
capcom.fandom.com

Gameplay Credits:

Al82 Retrogaming Longplays - youtube.com/user/kkbigal
Long 'n Play - youtube.com/user/AlbertoFirebrand
Jornada Gamer - youtube.com/user/Ussopu
Johnny Fettfinger - youtube.com/channel/UCcm0GGH6oi_tS0da6JedRyA
simplyEGGy - youtube.com/user/EGGyEntertainment
GameLog - youtube.com/channel/UCA2_c1M3hxWG9QIGiMxpAmg
RyoGamestation - youtube.com/user/RyoGamestation
Curtain Fire - youtube.com/channel/UCr5C_TD0ZYNsI1QSXW0nLYw
Randomised Gaming - youtube.com/channel/UCDlJIwLXFu45GKLc6PzlgOA
Krizalid99v2 - youtube.com/user/Krizalid99v2
J・ゲーマー - youtube.com/user/HDdmitry
ShadowFeline - youtube.com/user/ShadowFeline

The Forgotten Little Nemo Arcade Game | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-02-19 | 0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Part 1: Born in 1905
2:58 - Part 2: Capcom Takes the Reigns

Gameplay Credits:

aaronmunroe
NintendoComplete
ORKAL
The Cutting Room Floor
RENE300O
bubufubu

Music:

"Circus Parade" - Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland OST by Thomas Chase & Stephen Rucker

"Introduction" & "Mushroom Forest" - Little Nemo: The Dream Master arrangements by Chris Baines; originally composed by Junko Tamiya

"Nightmare Land" - Little Nemo: The Dream Master by Junko Tamiya

Intro Snippet:

Many people are familiar with the NES platformer, Little Nemo: The Dream Master, but the slumbering hero actually had another video game adventure that is often forgotten. An arcade game that was developed alongside the NES title and released shortly after it in late 1990 to very little fanfare. Nemo’s story, however, starts long before video games were ever conceived, as the young hero’s escapades actually began over 100 years ago at the turn of the twentieth century.

The History of Battletoads | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-02-12 | The tumultuous history of the Battletoads series.

0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Part 1: Building Battletoads
8:22 - Part 2: 16-Bit Bound
12:02 - Part 3: The Final Game?
14:20 - Part 4: 26 Years...
17:02 - Part 5: Toad Sham Bo

All music is from Battletoads (2020) composed by David Housden.

Credits:

Gameplay:

RareWareCentral
JJ RETRO
EightBitHD
Kawaii Games
Kiss My Robot
Nenriki86
NintendoComplete
arronmunroe
NintendoProductions
recordedamigagames.org
World of Longplays - SCHLAUCHI
Museo Del Videojuego
MyEmulator Retro Games
RedSevenNine
JimmyGGS91
Evink
xeledus
PS360HD
Steverulez
Skycaptin5

Sprite Rips:

rocket
World of Battletoads
Magma MK-II

3D Rendered Arcade Cabinet:

Gozer

Special Thanks:

Internet Archive
battletoads.fandom.com
Retro Gamer Magazine
retromags.com

Introduction snippet:

By the early 1990’s, British game developer Rare, had already established an impressive catalogue of software for Nintendo’s massively successful NES console with hits like Wizards & Warriors and R.C. Pro-Am. Around this same time, a popular series titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had reached peak popularity spawning movies, comics, video games, and a hit TV show. Turtlemania was sweeping the nation in full swing by this point, bringing in boatloads of money to its owners. Many companies tried to cash in on the success of the popular franchise with their own versions of the turtles and Rare was no exception. In 1991, they began work on their own series featuring anthropomorphic animals, though there would be no turtles found here, but instead three muscular amphibians that would eventually come to be known as the Battletoads.

Squares History Before Final Fantasy | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-01-25 | Square's early history before Final Fantasy made them a household name is often overlooked and forgotten. In this video I take a look at the games and struggles Square went through before finally finding their foothold in the video game industry.

0:00 - Introduction
1:36 - Part 1: Birth of Square
7:15 - Part 2 - Famicom Focused
16:16 - Part 3 - The Final Fantasy
21:48 - Credits

Gameplay Credits:

World of Longplays - http://www.longplays.org - Yushira, Valis77, kireev20000, subcogitate
Koto Channel 3DCG Anime
Highretrogamelord
やまだくん -
FEMICOM Museum
DerSchmu
Nenriki86
Punkinnonstop
The MSX Channel
Alorify
Prince Watercress
LordCloudStrife
Free Emulator
Retro Tony
Shirrako
Chronos
Zinfogel
Omegabalmung
Gaming Alexandria
LordKarnov42
ShiryuGL
Darkleon
Zachary Glenn
FakeGamerGirl
U4iA
DeltaShinyZeta
IggayDaDawg

Special Thanks:

Azita (KittyMecha)
Richard "Nole" Ludwig
Matt Baros

Introduction Snippet:

In the late 80’s, Square, also known as Square Soft outside of Japan, created a series that would forever change the video game market and help popularize RPGs around the world. This series would of course be called Final Fantasy. These games would take players on epic adventures that blended unique stories, compelling battle systems, intriguing characters, and expansive exploration. Many people nowadays think Square’s history begins with the Final Fantasy series, however the company had been around for nearly half a decade before the first game ever saw the light of day. It’s safe to say that the Square we know today, now named Square Enix, has found great success in the gaming industry and risen to become one of the largest video game publishers ever. This was not always the case though as the Japanese company’s earlier days were much more tumultuous before they finally found their golden goose, Final Fantasy. This is the story of a business that found success in the video game market, then nearly lost it, before an RPG no one had ever heard of would save them from bankruptcy. This is Square’s history before Final Fantasy.

The History of The Adventures of Willy Beamish | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2021-01-04 | A look into the story of Dynamix and Sierra's early 1990's adventure game, The Adventures of Willy Beamish.

0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Part 1: Dynamix's Shift
3:08 - Part 2: Willy Beamish is Born
10:09 - Part 3: Aftermath

I highly recommend checking out Matt Barton's interview with Jeff Tunnell as well: youtu.be/rM8RPB9K9-k

Introduction Snippet:

In the early 1980’s, the adventure game genre was born bringing with it sprawling worlds and epic stories that people had never seen or experienced before. Throughout the decade, adventure games would slowly start to grow in quality and complexity becoming more and more popular as time went on. In the early 90’s, the genre really started to hit its stride with innovative and higher budget titles like The Secret of Monkey Island, King’s Quest V, and The 7th Guest hitting store shelves. It was apparent that these types of games were here to stay, especially with PC players. The early 90’s also brought with it another title that would leave its mark on the genre. A title that would utilize Hollywood writers and Disney animators. A title known as The Adventures of Willy Beamish.

The History of Resident Evil 4 | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2020-12-24 | 0:00 - Warning...
0:04 - Introduction
1:22 - Part 1: Shinji Mikami
3:51 - Part 2: Survival Horror is Born
6:53 - Part 3: Development Hell
11:46 - Part 4: Back on Track
22:09 - Part 5: The PS2 and Beyond
27:02 - Part 6: Legacy and Aftermath
29:16 - Outro
30:22 - Credits

Intro dialogue: Survival Horror. An action-adventure subgenre created in the mid-1990s to describe certain video games that would try to frighten its players using a variety of different methods. Quite often these games would be set in unsettling locations and try to make its players feel less in control by constricting their amount of ammunition, health, and inventory space. While a few games set the stage for survival horror, one in particular defined it, Resident Evil. The game shocked the world when it first hit store shelves in 1996 and inspired countless sequels, spinoffs and clones. Many people often consider the next 5 to 6 years after Resident Evil’s initial release to be the golden age of survival horror games with its sequels being critically acclaimed and other popular series like Silent Hill and Fatal Frame making their debut. Near the tail end of this golden age, however, one person was becoming frustrated with the Resident Evil series’ progression, its original director, Shinji Mikami. The man that would also go on to oversee and direct its fourth entry, Resident Evil 4.

The Forgotten Ys MMO - Ys Online: The Call of Solum | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2020-11-28 | Falcom and its Ys series have a very rich and interesting history, but one game often gets excluded and has been lost to time: Ys Online. Finding details and footage of the game was incredibly difficult because there isn't a ton of information out there, but I wanted to take a quick look at a game that I was not made aware of until just recently. This video was a bit of an experiment and I'm not too sure if I'll continue doing shorter quick looks like this moving forward.

Follow me on social media:

Twitter: twitter.com/cbainesmusic
Facebook: facebook.com/chrisbainesmusic
Instagram: instagram.com/chrisbainesmusic

Gameplay Credits:

L2Nuku
oursbrun45
Copi Silver
Cornshaq
Dottz Gaming
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The History of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2020-11-21 | The story of how one of the greatest games of all-time, Castlevania: SOTN was made from beginning to end. A deep dive into the game's development with information about Koji Igarashi, Toru Hagihara, Michiru Yamane, ideas cut during its creation, the game's extensive mechanics, why the staff were given so much freedom, and the game's aftermath and legacy.

0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Part 1 - The Game With Two Directors
3:22 - Part 2 - Simon's Quest
4:57 - Part 3 - Development Begins
9:30 - Part 4 - Director Swap
10:47 - Part 5 - Finalizing the Masterpiece
14:02 - Part 6 - A Bumpy Release
15:49 - Part 7 - Aftermath and Legacy

Follow me on social media:

Twitter: twitter.com/cbainesmusic
Facebook: facebook.com/chrisbainesmusic
Instagram: instagram.com/chrisbainesmusic

Introduction:

The year is 1997. 2D video games made using pixel art are now considered outdated and have mostly been cast aside by the gaming industry. The shift to 3D game development has fully taken shape and become the focus of most companies moving forward. Major franchises like Super Mario Bros. and Final Fantasy have transitioned their worlds and characters into the 3rd dimension utilizing the extra power afforded to them from the newest gaming consoles to hit the market. Things are different now. However, not everyone was conforming to these new standards. One team at Konami wanted to do things differently. They wanted to create something unique. Something new. Something that made use of older concepts and mechanics but applied them in a fresh new way. And they would do so using a series that up to that point, had refused to change much during the decade it had existed. A series called Castlevania.

Gameplay Credits:

NintendoComplete
Chronos
Nintendo Addict
hiurdov2d
jaywalker512
Nintendo64Movies
PEG
DigiArchetype Ng
GetDaved
DarkWarlos
Carls493
Stu
Zack Carew
darkmurkrow
arcadegamesfreak
Vinesauce
BlackFox2240
LogicalPoop
dezm101
Super Best Friends Play
TheGamerDarius
Zorlac
Father
Helloween4545
AshesWolf
3dh
Supertails

The History of Super Monkey Ball | Rewind Arcade

Rewind Arcade 2020-11-03 | A look at how Toshihiro Nagoshi (of Yakuza and Daytona USA fame) rose to be a creative force at Sega and created a series that went against the current of what other developers were doing at the game time. I take a look at Nagoshi's early years, how the fall of the Dreamcast pushed Sega into 3rd party development, how Super Monkey Ball ended up the Nintendo GameCube, the game's launch in Japan and North America, and its legacy.

0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Part 1 - Toshihiro Nagoshi
3:49 - Part 2 - The Banana Joystick
6:15 - Part 3 - GameCube-A-Go-Go!
9:41 - Part 4 - Launch & Legacy

Follow me on social media:

Twitter: twitter.com/cbainesmusic
Facebook: facebook.com/chrisbainesmusic
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Introduction:

Over the years, video games have gotten a lot more complex, a lot more expensive, a lot more demanding. In their infancy, games stuck to more simplistic graphics and mechanics. This was not a choice purposely made by the developers, but instead a limitation posed by early technology and the lack of a foundation to build upon. As time went on though, technology increased at an exponential rate and video game concepts began to greatly build on the ideas that had come before them. By the late 90's, gone were the simple mazes of Pac-Man and the straightforward shooting of Space Invaders, replaced with sprawling adventures like Final Fantasy VII and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Video games were slowly becoming a media juggernaut that began to even rival the film industry. AAA publishers and developers were in a race to make the largest and most complex experiences. However, one studio decided to break what had become the modern trend and create a game that embraced the much more simplistic approach found in the earliest incarnation of video games. That game was Super Monkey Ball.

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