Move over, Kingdom Hearts—Disney and Capcom’s legendary alliance paved the way for Disney’s rise in the video game world! In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric uncovers the untold story behind the creation of DuckTales for the Nintendo Entertainment System—and how it sparked a golden age of Disney gaming through the late ’80s and ’90s.
From unforgettable classics like Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers and Darkwing Duck to the Aladdin SNES vs. Genesis showdown and Disney’s leap into making games in-house, you’ll discover why these iconic titles still mean so much to fans. Find out how Capcom’s expert game design and Disney’s unmatched storytelling created a synergy no gamer—or Disney lover—can forget!

✨What You’ll Discover in This Video:
How the Disney/Capcom partnership ignited the Disney Afternoon game craze
The secret Mega Man DNA baked into your favorite NES Disney classics
Capcom’s inside scoop on making DuckTales feel like a real cartoon
The epic Aladdin game battle: Capcom SNES vs. Virgin Genesis—who won and why
How these games shaped a new era for Disney (and inspired today’s hits!)

🎮Featured Games in This Episode:
DuckTales (NES)
Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers (NES)
Darkwing Duck (NES)
TaleSpin (NES)
The Little Mermaid (NES)
Aladdin (SNES & Genesis)
The Lion King (SNES & Genesis)
Goof Troop (SNES)
Gargoyles (Genesis)

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👾More Disney Gaming Deep Dives from Synergy Loves Company:
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