Ep.204 – Sega's Blockbuster: After Burner's Arcade Revolution
A Trip Down Memory Card Lane · David Kassin and Robert Kassin
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Show Notes
In 1987, Sega took arcade gaming to new heights with After Burner, a high-speed fighter jet experience that redefined what an arcade cabinet could be. This week, we follow the story of Yu Suzuki, the visionary behind Sega’s motion simulator era, tracing his path from the success of Hang-On and Out Run to the creation of Sega’s first blockbuster at Studio 128. We explore how his love of technology and bold cabinet designs turned simple concepts into unforgettable experiences, and how After Burner’s hydraulic cockpit and global success cemented his legacy. Join us as we lock on, fire up the thrusters, and soar through the skies with After Burner on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.