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Retronauts Episode 693: Capcom’s Vertical Shooter Legacy


As a result of Legendary Wings wasn’t going to get its personal episode


We have carried out our share of podcasts tackling all the catalog of a studio or writer, and people sorts of episodes have their deserves, however host Jeremy Parish wished to strive analyzing Capcom’s storied historical past from one other angle. As an alternative of making an attempt to attach all their many video games right into a single thread, he is trying particularly at their vertically scrolling shooters—notable provided that the corporate’s very first online game belonged to mentioned style.

Becoming a member of Jeremy for this credit-feeding dialog are arcade & Retronauts veterans Kevin Bunch and Brian Clark. Which one among them says the phrase “Xevious” out loud probably the most? Tune in to seek out out!

Description Jeremy Parish, Kevin Bunch, and Brian Clark take a second to mirror on the historical past of Capcom, starting with the style that received them began within the first place: taking pictures video games the place a little bit man strikes up the display screen and blasts every part in sight.

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Paintings for this episode by Nick Wanserski and modifying thanks go to Greg Leahy.

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