Morse's son had asked him if he could make a portable gaming system, prompting a meeting with Mical and Needle to discuss the idea. Morse convinced Mical and Needle and they were hired by Epyx to be a part of the design team.
The desire of Morse's son to create a portable gaming system resulted in a meeting with Mical and Needle, leading to their involvement as part of the design team for Epyx.