Ep.130 – Do A Barrel Roll: The Technological Leap That Made Star Fox Soar
Star Fox (1993)
A Trip Down Memory Card Lane · David Kassin and Robert Kassin
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Show Notes
In 1993, Nintendo and Argonaut Games released Star Fox, a 3D space shooter that pushed the Super Nintendo far beyond its limits. We trace how Jez San and his small team at Argonaut caught Nintendo’s attention by hacking the Game Boy, leading to a partnership that birthed the groundbreaking Super FX chip. Our conversation explores how Shigeru Miyamoto and Katsuya Eguchi shaped the animal cast, the shrine that inspired Fox McCloud, and the collaboration that turned Argonaut’s tech demo into a hit. We discuss the game’s sales success, critic reactions, and the long-lasting impact of the Super FX chip on Nintendo’s future. Join us as we take flight with Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy in Star Fox on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.