Jeremy Parish

NES Works Gaiden #047: Pachicom / BurgerTime / Ikki (Patreon)

Published:

2022-09-21 13:38:09

Edited:

2022-09-21 13:43:35

Imported:

2024-04

Tags:

bear's burgertime data east famicom ikki namco nes works nes works gaiden nintendo pachinko tose toshiba emi

Content

I'm afraid this week's games are not much to write home about. I mean, you could write home about them. I'm not stopping you. But your family would be very bored and possibly disappointed in you. I don't think any of us want that.

Next week, though... one of my better episodes to date. Please look forward to it.

Also, $6+ patrons: Please look forward to the first patron-exclusive video next week as well! I'm just waiting on one item to come in from a Yahoo! Japan auction to be able to complete the episode, and it's in the mail now.

For now, however... pachinko.

Files

Pachicom / BurgerTime / Ikki retrospective: Gambling, gamboling, grumbling | NES Works Gaiden #047

Ah, pachinko! Everyone's favorite subject for a video game. Truly, nothing is better for zoning out and engaging 0% of your brain than video pachinko, and this week we have the first to hit Famicom. It's not an interesting game, but it nevertheless has a very interesting story. Also this episode: Games that demand a little more mental engagement than Pachicom. You'll recognize this BurgerTime conversion from its appearance on NES (only the title screen was adjusted). As for Ikki, well... I don't think it's ever seen a U.S. release outside of Hamster's Arcade Archives. Nevertheless, it appears to be the best-selling Sunsoft game ever. Truly a case of the right-ish game at the right time. Production notes: Video Works is funded via Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/gamespite) — support the show and get access to every episode up to two weeks in advance of its YouTube debut! Plus, exclusive podcasts, eBooks, and more! NES/Famicom footage captured from @Analogue Nt Mini; arcade footage captured from MiSTer with thanks to @MiSTer Addons. Video upscaled to 720 with @Micomsoft xRGB Mini Framemeister.