This week we’re joined by Vincent Bitetti, former CEO of TDK Mediactive, for a fascinating look at one of gaming’s most unusual industry journeys. Starting in the early days of BBS networks and sound-effect licensing, including iconic properties like Star Wars, Star Trek, and Babylon 5, Vincent helped pioneer digital media distribution before leading TDK’s push into video games during the CD-ROM boom. We discuss how TDK evolved from an audio hardware giant into a multimedia powerhouse, their links to Nintendo and the GameCube era, and the art of spotting market opportunities before they explode.

Contents:

00:00 – The Week’s Retro News Stories
49:14 – TDK Mediactive Interview

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Show notes

Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Found: https://tinyurl.com/yz2u7yh5
Street Fighter 2 Amazing New Spectrum Version: https://tinyurl.com/ra7f3m4
Mad Dog McCree In ScummVM: https://tinyurl.com/3zsx2xhs
Game Boy Camera Phone Transfer: https://tinyurl.com/uktvuhtn
Saturn’s Last Mystery Revealed: https://tinyurl.com/2u9wde5b

Soft-Handed Gentleness

Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Outro

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