Episode 365 - Alex Kidd, the Mascot Before Sonic Video
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyShow Notes
Mike and Tyler discuss Alex Kidd in Miracle World. Mike has opinions about the gameplay and they discuss how Alex Kidd played a minor role as Sega's mascot before Sonic the Hedgehog. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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