549: Yuzo Koshiro: From ActRaiser to Smash Bros.– The Retro Hour EP549
Summary
DJ Slope discusses his recent trip to Norway and his upcoming Kickstarter book, "Video Games vs. The World." The hosts also interview Yuzo Koshiro from Retro Mesa, focusing on his Nintendo career. News segments cover the Neo Geo A+ delay, a new Lotus II remake, and the PS3 emulator's ability to play physical discs. Finally, they explore a leaked Rare SNES prototype and the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake.
Topics discussed
Intro and Odeck sponsorship
Bitmap Books and Play Expo announcements
Guest intro: Kickstarter for 'Video Games vs The World'
Preview of Yuzo Koshiro interview and event news
News: Retro console delays and component shortages
Review: Lotus Turbo Challenge remake on PC
PS3 Emulation breakthrough and physical media news
Surfshark sponsorship segment
Rare SNES prototype: Donkey Kong Country 3
Ocarina of Time Remake release and Switch discussion
Metal Slug Collection for Switch and history
Community shoutouts and Retro Mesa preview
Odeck sponsorship and transition to live event
Yuzo Koshiro: Early life and transition to game music
Actraiser and Actraizer 2 composition details
Streets of Rage and Etrian Odyssey musical styles
Live Q&A: Fan questions and trivia
Brie pasta sponsorship
Odeck sponsorship and Just Be with Bethany Frankel
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