‘What would it involve?’ / ‘Living off the fat of the land in my room at the château. Local wine with meals twice a day. Unlimited. Lunch and dine with the director, an old army chap called Bagnolet, who’s got an English wife, Lucy. And the students of course.’ / ‘But the work?’ / ‘Nothing to it. Conversation in English all day with frogesses from the very best families. It’s a finishing school for girls – and you’re not to touch them.’

Oh, I can't talk right now, Duke. I'm in the twilight zone.

I am glad I have done being in love with him. I should not like a man who is so soon discomposed by a hot morning.

From the flip book to anime, from toys to works of art, and from congas to taiko drums, the course of each element that plays into Nintendo's ludomusicality can be traced along paths that wind through space and time.