498: “Arcade Lessons, Nintendo Secrets, and Omega 6” – Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki - The Retro Hour EP498

This week we hear part two of our chat with Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura and game director Junji Seki. We hear about the creation of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, blending manga, classic adventure game engines, and even a rock-paper-scissors battle system. Imamura reflects on his decades at Nintendo, from the high-stakes launch of the Switch to breaking free with new creative freedom, while Seki shares stories of arcades, founding his studio Happy Meal, and keeping the spirit of physical releases alive.

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Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:18 - Takaya Imamura & Junji Seki Interview

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Show notes

Virtual Boy Coming To Switch Online: https://tinyurl.com/4epef4dk
iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/5c9tsk8k
Acclaim Hosts First ‘Play Acclaim’: https://youtu.be/bckTJ7o8xdk
‘The Ark’ Horror For Mega Drive: https://tinyurl.com/mpwu5u7x
Indiana Jones Atlantis On ZX Spectrum: https://tinyurl.com/ybd32fpd