Video Game History Hour

Ep. 91: Life Before Final Fantasy VII

Sep 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Mystic Quest in Europe

  • Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest was released in Europe, but it wasn't well-received.
  • Its simplified gameplay and poor marketing led to low sales and mediocre reviews.
INSIGHT

UK Import Process

  • Importing games in the UK often involved mail-order services or independent shops.
  • Adaptors like Action Replay were used to play imported games on UK consoles.
ANECDOTE

Datel Still Exists

  • Datel, known for Action Replay, still sells console accessories.
  • Kelsy and Frank discuss purchasing a GameCube SD Media Launcher live on air.
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