We go over the whole history of Konami at the macro level. The origin, founding, and the initial setup that continues to influence the company to the present day. Though much of the history is shrouded behind a language barrier, or simply lost, there is still plenty of information out there. We cover the hits they had in the video game arena, and show how they are in the middle of another transition to mobile.

Konami Logo: https://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/7/70/Old-Konami-Logo.jpg
Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pmC_reyGpI
Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjgu1JtWbA4
Why VHS beat Betamax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddYZITaxlTQ
Frogger Cabinet Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ebybyW-ozE
Track and Field: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKPYPV4BuFo
Gradius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9OkKo9rW0
Metal Gear NES VS MSX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMLDAxu5Tmg
The Goonies NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn63XyKp80U
The Goonies 2 NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdpmDqR4ZDc
Top Gun NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCXNXGvYfVk
Original Comic TMNT Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuuHANeSLxg
TMNT NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kK8mFYbl1s
Simpsons Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yw43-DbT84
DDR Modern Japan Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download:http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love

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