text: Ice Cream Factory
June 27, 2018

In this episode of Tubby Talk, Terry, Steve, and Chris discuss the history of the console wars and the consumer trends that drove game makers into a decades-long battle of one-upmanship.

Systems discussed include: Atari 2600, Atari 5400, NES, Master System, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Nintendo 64.

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Konami's 1985 title TwinBee is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up game. Player assume the role of the titular anthropomorphic ship, firing straight ahead at sky-based enemies or dropping bombs on those below. Power ups are acquired through bells, which can be shot to alter their upgrade effects.