Episode 498: Taito, Pt. III (Patreon)

Honestly, you should know the drill by now. We sit down for a concise conversation, and two hours later the discussion has spiraled out of control and we've barely touched on half of the intended material. In this case, Ray and Brandon and I wanted to follow up on and complete our Taito retrospective series, which began in Episode 451 and continued in 463, but it turns out that we've started getting into the Taito era that Brandon really, really loves, and somehow what was meant to be the final chapter in this publisher-focused series is going to end up being the third part of five, or six. Or more. We don't know. All we know is that there are some super good games to discuss this time, as well as some interesting ones! So sit back, relax, and let the Taito discourse wash over you.

Artwork by John Pading and edits by Greg Leahy.

Musics:

• 13:06 - Akira (FC): Bar Scene
• 24:26 - Violence Fight: Stage BGM Type 1
• 34:17 - Darius II: OLGA BREEZE
• 45:02 - Night Striker: URBAN TRAIL
• 53:16 - Megablast: Round 1 | Cadash: Class Select
• 1:09:44 - Super Space Invaders '91: Ending ~ Name Entry
• 1:24:10 - The Ninja Kids: Title Theme
• 1:38:34 - Metal Black: Red & Yellow (Introduction)
• 1:50:59 - Pu·Li·Ru·La: Zac and Mel's Town
• Closing - Metal Black: Born to Be Free