We conclude the 80s and enter the extreeeeme 90s

As online game corporations go, Taito has a historical past longer than most. Its origins hint again to 1953 as a vodka distillery (the founder was Russian!) and an importer of machines. That means it took practically 25 years for the corporate to make a reputation for itself with Space Invaders, a status that is still in full drive at the moment.

However, we’re not masking Space Invaders on this episode—not the unique model anyway—as that is our third dialog celebrating Taito’s legacy. Episode 451 coated the early years, whereas episode 463 coated the guts of the Eighties. Both conversations stay exclusives for our Patreon supporters, however you recognize that you may unlock them (and a couple of hundred extra exclusives) for simply 5 {dollars}, proper? Right??

Anyway, this time round Jeremy Parish, Brandon Sheffield, and Ray Barnholt‘s Taito opinions are free for all listeners to get pleasure from as they wrap up the 80s and wander into the Nineteen Nineties. So yeah, Space Invaders is totally within the rear-view mirror at this level…so what higher time to get enthusiastic about Super Space Invaders ’91?

Description: Jeremy Parish, Ray Barnholt, and Brandon Sheffield reconvene for what was meant to be the third and remaining chapter of our Taito deep dive however finally ends up being a center chapter, if that. It’s not our fault! 1989-91 have been crackin’ years for Taito. Be certain to take a look at episodes 451 and 463 to convey your self on top of things with this ever-growing epic of a dialog!

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Artwork for this episode by John Pading and enhancing thanks go to Greg Leahy.