Showa me a good time: Tensai Bakabon & Nekkyu Koushien | Segaiden 076

The end of the Sega Mark III's run in Japan coincided with the end of a major period of Japanese history, with its final game shipping just a few weeks after the death of Emperor Hirohito and the advent of a new calendar as the Showa era gave way to the Heisei. Coincidence? Sure. Nevertheless, the end of both the Showa and the ’80s in Japan really did feel like a time of transition and societal change, and these penultimate Mark III exclusives absolutely do come off as something of a time capsule that captures a slice of Showa spirit. In their own way. Sort of. 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! Master System footage captured from MiSTer (thanks to MiSTerAddOns) with a SNAC adapter for Paddle Controller material. Video upscaled to 4K with RetroTink 4K. RGB cables courtesy of StoneAgeGamer.com and Allie Bellrose.