You’ve heard of “blast processing,” right? Sounds kinda silly, doesn’t it? Anyway, let’s dive in—this might get messy.
So there’s this Konix Multisystem thing. Almost nobody in the gaming world has a clue about it. Seriously, only the hardcore gaming historians might nod knowingly, while the rest of us scratch our heads. It’s the kind of story that makes you go, “Really? That was a thing?” I can’t help but chuckle at GX’s comparison—like something straight out of The Simpsons. It just fits.
Konix, known mostly for making hit-or-miss accessories, had this wild marketing shtick. Picture a motion chair that screamed “gimmick” and you’re halfway there. Back then, the UK was sort of in its own bubble—no internet to spread American and Japanese gaming trends like wildfire. The marketing? Pure nostalgia for those old-school computers, the Amigas and Ataris. Remember those weird Amstrad things? Yeah, me neither. What a trip.
This Multisystem deal wasn’t about Mario or Sonic. Nah, it was British, and you could feel it. Some prototypes looked like arcade ports, others like local indie stuff—before indie was even a thing. And then there was Atari swirling the mix with their own thing, stealing a few pages from the Konix playbook. Reminds me of those companies trying to transition from old computers to consoles; talk about hitting the rewind button.
Funny how the UK, kinda lagging behind back then, turned into a vital puzzle piece. Japanese consoles eventually stormed the scene, and yeah, here comes Microsoft lifting the computing world. Galapagos Syndrome, a term that usually sticks to Japan, fits here too. The kicker, right?
Okay, awkward segue coming into view—Greg and James were nearing the finish line with Donkey Kong Bananza. Their analysis? Deeper now. Hey, does this remind anyone else of Ultimate Play The Game? That’s what James said, anyway. Nostalgia throwing a curveball or something.
James needed a breather, wisely handing the mic to Guillaume, neck-deep in Mario Kart World. And boy, does he have some choice words for those who dream of Mario Kart 8 in 4K. Meanwhile, he’s tangled up with Balatro but not budging on Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. That’s a whole saga. Guillaume’s also digging into the past with Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story. No idea what that is, but cool.
Speaking of blasts from the past, Jon’s rocking Gaiares on the Sega Genesis. He’s also got a soft spot for the late Movies and TV store on Xbox. RIP, streaming service. Life moves on, or something like that.
And that’s a wrap. Or not—I might’ve lost where I was heading. Cheers to gaming history, both the hits and the hilarious misses.
