John SzczepaniakContributorFormer Retro Gamer and Imagine Publishing staffer, and author of The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers books (collected together as Japansoft). Currently writing for Time Extension. Latest articles by John Szczepaniak 30 years on, Metal Slug's action and stylish visuals owe Studio Ghibli a debt: "We were very much inspired" By John Szczepaniak published 19 April 26 Interview 30 Years of Metal Slug | Kazuma Kujo, formerly of Irem, looks back on the arcade classic, revealing that its creation was almost happenstance Interview Sign up to the GamesRadar+ NewsletterWeekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and moreContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Fallout: New Vegas dev says don't hold your breath for a remaster because Bethesda lacks "the engineering knowhow"230 years on, Metal Slug's action and stylish visuals owe Studio Ghibli a debt: "We were very much inspired"3Slay the Spire 2 avoids becoming "Sloppy Spire 2" by keeping the roguelike's roadmap light on dates4The Last of Us Part 3 could explore "a whole congregation" of immune survivors, according to former Naughty Dog dev5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gustave actor says Sandfall "should get Robert Pattinson to play the part" for the movie
30 years on, Metal Slug's action and stylish visuals owe Studio Ghibli a debt: "We were very much inspired" By John Szczepaniak published 19 April 26 Interview 30 Years of Metal Slug | Kazuma Kujo, formerly of Irem, looks back on the arcade classic, revealing that its creation was almost happenstance
