For anybody thinking this new game will be anything like XCOM prepare for disappointment.
Jake has previously said that he is leaving turn-based tactics games behind.
And his tweet announcing Midsummer even says “it’s going to seem very different from what I’ve done before.”
edit: There is some good news for turn-based tactics fans. Another studio founded by former XCOM devs is focusing on turn-based games.
I don’t know that the Japanese game industry has had layoffs like the west has.
I’m reminded of the time Satoru Iwata cut his own salary to avoid layoffs at Nintendo.
Vimm’s Lair is the best site I know of for roms.
If you want to do emulation on steam deck I recommend using RetroArch. Here’s a brief guide on setting it up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbr0a6b1qHI
Never played it either. Looks like it asked random trivia questions that I guess kids wouldn’t know.
http://allowe.com/games/larry/tips-manuals/lsl1-age-quiz.html