The Many Faces of Konami

TCW Podcast Episode 052 - The Many Faces of Konami

We go over the whole history of Konami at the macro level.  The origin, founding, and the initial setup that continues to influence the company to the present day.  Though much of the history is shrouded behind a language barrier, or simply lost, there is still plenty of information out there.  We cover the hits they had in the video game arena, and show how they are in the middle of another transition to mobile.

Konami Logo: https://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/7/70/Old-Konami-Logo.jpg

Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pmC_reyGpI

Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjgu1JtWbA4

Why VHS beat Betamax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddYZITaxlTQ

Frogger Cabinet Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ebybyW-ozE

Track and Field: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKPYPV4BuFo

Gradius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9OkKo9rW0

Metal Gear NES VS MSX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMLDAxu5Tmg

The Goonies NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn63XyKp80U

The Goonies 2 NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdpmDqR4ZDc

Top Gun NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCXNXGvYfVk

Original Comic TMNT Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuuHANeSLxg

TMNT NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kK8mFYbl1s

Simpsons Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yw43-DbT84

DDR Modern Japan Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download:http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

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