Fallin‘ Thru Plotholes Extra 1: Universal vs. Nintendo

In a slight change from the norm, Alex and Michael do an episode about video game history, talking about the lawsuit between Universal and Nintendo.  Come learn about a very angry studio head, a Japanese company that flew by the seat of its pants, and more about the 1976 King Kong film than you ever cared to hear.

 

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Sources for this episode:

 

The Secret History of Nintendo in Kyoto.  Author:  Terin Jackson.  Published September 1st, 2020.  https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2020/09/secret-history-nintendo-kyoto/

 

Game Over: Press Start to Continue.  Author: David Sheff.  Published December 1999. 

 

Nintendo's Lincoln (Almost) Retiring.  Author:  Steven L. Kent  Published February 11th, 2000.  https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20000211&slug=4004240

 

The Real-Life Inspiration for Nintendo's Kirby Battled for Black Voters, Against Police Brutality.  Author:  Gene Park.  Published November 20th, 1999.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/11/20/nintendo-kirby/

 

The King and the Donkey.  Author:  Spanner Legacy Author (?).  Published September 19th, 2006.  https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-king-and-the-donkey-2/

 

Court Opinion for Universal City Studios, INC. v Nintendo CO., LTD.  United States District Court, S.D. New York.  Published December 22nd, 1983.  https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=1150491269933850654&q=Universal+City+Studios,+Inc.+v.+Nintendo+Co.,+578+F.Supp.+911&hl=en&as_sdt=6,48&as_vis=1