Time Pilot (1982)

🕹️ Lunch breaks, time travel, and a secret that changed gaming forever! In 1982, one rebellious Konami developer snuck away to create Time Pilot - the arcade game that let you dogfight everything from rickety biplanes to futuristic UFOs. But this wasn't just any shoot-'em-up; it was a revolution in pixels and programming. Join us for the untold story of how Yoshiki Okamoto's unauthorized pet project became an arcade legend and helped transform gaming from simple high-score chasing into an art form. Warning: This episode may cause severe nostalgia and an irresistible urge to find a working Time Pilot cabinet! 🛩️⏰

Sources:

• https://www.igdb.com/games/time-pilot
• https://www.gamesdatabase.org/game/arcade/1982/time-pilot
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Pilot
• https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/arcade/583871-time-pilot/reviews/163483