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Segaiden 77: Final Bubble Bobble & Bomber Raid (Patreon)

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2025-03-12 14:02:22

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We have reached 1989, friends. The gap between Master System coverage and NES Works grows ever slimmer. I'm still torn between whether I should just plow straight ahead and get Master System up to August 1989 and the Genesis launch, or if I should take things more slowly by layering in Atari and Intellivision material so that I've presented the entire 8-bit gaming landscape that existed at the time before embarking on the 16-bit era. I would take a poll, but I've gone back and forth on this a few times and will inevitably flip-flop a few more times regardless of what anyone says. I know my own mortal failings, believe me.

In the meantime, here's Final Bubble Bobble! It's a really good version of Bubble Bobble despite its lack of FM sound support! And also Bomber Raid!

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Bubble blast babes: Final Bubble Bobble & Bomber Raid | Segaiden 077

We cross the threshold into Segaiden 1989 this week with the final Mark III exclusive release—not chronologically, but in title at least—as well as the actual final game ever released for Mark III, period. The former title, Final Bubble Bobble, did eventually make its way to the U.S. on Game Gear about five years later. That barely counts! While the latter, Bomber Raid, also just so happens to be the very first Master System release for 1989 in the U.S. From this point on, the Master System is strictly a Western concern as it soldiers on in North America, picks up steam in Europe, and begins its millennia-long reign in Brazil. Production notes: Video Works is funded via Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/gamespite) — support the show and get access to every episode up to two weeks in advance of its YouTube debut! Plus, exclusive podcasts, eBooks, and more! Master System footage captured from MiSTer (thanks to MiSTerAddOns) with a SNAC adapter for Paddle Controller material. Video upscaled to 4K with RetroTink 4K. RGB cables courtesy of StoneAgeGamer.com and Allie Bellrose.