The Cowabunga Collection Interview: Charles Murakami and Chris Kohler Discuss Developing the Definitive TMNT Compilation
Konami and Digital Eclipse are set to release the highly anticipated and long-requestedcompilation Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection next Tuesday. Old-school TMNT fans and newcomers who enjoyed Shredder's Revenge will want to keep an eye out for this bundle of 13 unique, classic games spanning genres like beat 'em ups, fighting games, and action-platformers, with a wealth of exclusive content and enhancements.
Game Rant spoke with Charles Murakami of Konami and Chirs Kohler from Digital Eclipse about bringing the definitive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game collection to life. Interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
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Q: Can you introduce yourselves, share your favorite turtle, and your absolute favorite TMNT video game?
Murakami: My name is Charles Murakami, and I am a Senior Producer at Konami Digital Entertainment. I used to be mechanical engineer, so I relate with Donatello, but I think my attitude is very Michelangelo. [Laughing] I feel like this a dating show! My favorite game growing up was the first arcade game, because I used to play it a lot with my friends back at the bowling alley. My recent favorite has been TMNT Radical Rescue for the Gameboy. That is a fantastic game.
Kohler: Hi! I’m Chris Kohler, the Editorial Director at Digital Eclipse. My favorite turtle is either Mikeatello or Raphanardo; I haven’t decided which. And I love the first arcade game. It might still be my favorite. I also love Turtles in Time for SNES, but my memories of the first arcade game back in the day… I remember saving up quarters, so we could try to go all the way for like $10.
Murakami:Oh! My favorite stage is in Manhattan Project
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