In 1990, SNK released Neo Geo, a platform that brought the arcade experience home. In this episode, we trace how Takashi Nishiyama, fresh off creating Street Fighter, pitched an arcade system built on interchangeable cartridges—and then dreamed of a console that could play the same games. We explore the dual life of the MVS arcade cabinet and AES home console, its staggering price, and the games that made it legendary, from Fatal Fury and Samurai Showdown to Metal Slug and The King of Fighters. Our conversation highlights SNK’s innovation, fighting game dominance, and enduring legacy in gaming history. Join us as we load our cartridges and relive the arcade from our living rooms on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane