Welcome to episode 39 where we’ll be talking about Alex Kidd, the SEGA mascot who couldn’t. We will take a look at Alex’s all-too-brief reign as SEGA’s mascot during the 8-bit and early 16-bit eras, discussing his varied gaming catalogue as well as some of his cameos in other titles.
We’ll also be sharing our thoughts on the recent remake of his very first adventure: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX.
Mentioned in Episode 39
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World
- Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (Arcade)
- Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (Master System)
- Alex Kidd: BMX Trials
- Alex Kidd: High-Tech World
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
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