Karate Champ, arcade.

Karate Champ, arcade.

The rather creepy attract mode from Midnight Resistance (arcade).

The rather creepy attract mode from Midnight Resistance (arcade).

My fascination with Data East’s Side Pocket series is definitely fuelled in part by the music.
This is “The Lounge” from the SNES version.

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, arcade.

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, arcade.

The Real Ghostbusters, arcade.
Pocket Gal Deluxe, arcade.

Pocket Gal Deluxe, arcade.

US flyer for Hippodrome.

US flyer for Hippodrome.

From Hippodrome, it’s the twin assassins Charry and Steve! I mean, Steeve.

From Hippodrome, it’s the twin assassins Charry and Steve! I mean, Steeve.

Night Slashers, arcade. I want a Data East shirt now.

Night Slashers, arcade. I want a Data East shirt now.

Another one from Hippodrome, where the steel is sharp, the battles are fierce and the mullets are boxy.

Another one from Hippodrome, where the steel is sharp, the battles are fierce and the mullets are boxy.