The Mafat Conspiracy with Dean Guadagno (The Video Game Library)

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Attention, pixel-pushing pals and manga maniacs! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the digital pages of gaming history as we dive into the world of The Mafat Conspiracy, the NES sequel to Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode. This episode of Play Comics is locked and loaded with more action than Duke Togo’s sniper rifle!

We’re joined by the legendary Dean Guadagno from The Video Game Library, who’s here to help us unravel the mysteries of this 8-bit espionage extravaganza. Get ready to dodge bullets, navigate 3D mazes, and race Ferraris as we explore how the world’s deadliest assassin made his mark on Nintendo’s beloved console.

So grab your favorite controller, adjust your scope, and get ready to infiltrate the Mafat Revolutionary Group’s hideout. It’s time to discover if The Mafat Conspiracy lives up to its manga roots or if it’s just another case of pixel propaganda. Let’s dive in, agents!

Learn such things as:

How much adult leaning content can slip onto an NES cart?
What if you just can’t decide on a genre for your game?
Is it a feature or a bug that this game doesn’t have anything explicitly about Golgo 13 in the title?
And so much more!

You can find Dean on BlueSky @thevideogamelibrary.org, Instagram @thevideogamelibrary_, The Video Game Library, and their Discord server.

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A big thanks to Apathetic Enthusiasm and The Last Comic Shop for the promos today.

Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who has read this entire manga and is screaming at me across the void for not getting him on the show.

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