The History of Video Games

Do you guys remember Coleco? You know, they had the first really successful AY-3-8500 console? What about the Cromemco Dazzler? Remember the martini program? Well I hope so, because both are back alongside Sprint 4 in today's episode! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben &amp...

Today we talk computer RPGs and go through a great lineup of arcade games by all of the favorites like Atari, Midway and more! Check out the CRPG Addict as well - http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/ Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by B...

1977 is coming to a close, and with this episode we're wrapping up the Channel F, PC-50x, People's Computers, and Creative Computing's games! Even though there weren't any big names on the list, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of all the games!...well almost all the games... Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVid...

One of the biggest games of the year finally arrives - Circus by Exidy!.....Also Space Wars, the #1 rated arcade game of 1978. It did come out in 77' though and while it took some time to get around, we get a chance to check it out this week. Vector graphics included. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvg...

Strap in for an extra length episode all about the Atari 2600! We knew this would not only be the biggest episode of the year, but also the most important episode we've ever done, so sit back and enjoy us gushing about the 9 launch titles of the 2600! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com...

50 episodes down and we celebrate with games, games, and more games!! Wes and Ben rate some extra titles this week with standouts including Depth Charge, Super Bug, and Laguna Racer. We also say goodbye to the RCA Studio II - oh how you were a thing that existed. Thanks everyone for tuning in for the past 50 episodes! Retcon - Ben forgot to actually say his score for Super Bug's Audio - He gave it...

Today Wes and Ben talk about who the best developer is so far in 1977! We also rate and review two Fairchild games while mentioning soooo many others. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition musi...

Atari makes a space game?!?! I think Wes is gonna like it....plus we also talk about Atom 20, M-79 Ambush and a Tank themed console in the PC-50x line. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition mus...

This console packed episode features the 8760 chip, Nintendo's TV-Game 15 and an RCA Studio II game that's actually good?!?! We also talk computer languages and Ben plays the light-gun game Desert Gun. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and record...

That's right! We take a look at another one of the 'Holy Trinity' of 1977 computers - the Apple II. Not only that, but Wes goes on a safari and then gets chased in High-Volts while Ben sits back and plays football. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arrang...

This is a big one! Will Nintendo's first console live up to the quality we've come to expect from them? Wes and I also cover a bunch of great arcade games including Pool Shark, Robot Bowl and Drag Race! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recor...

Oh no, are you guys ready for some Ben rants? At least we cover some of our favorite Youtube channels and two good games - Atari's Sprint 8 and Pool on the Xerox Alto. Youtube channels - juliaplaysgroove David Bull MLW Wiffleball João Medeiros DeadlySlob kurtjmac Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodca...

This week we take a look at two large consoles; Atari's Ultra Pong and General Instrument's 8610 chip. We also talk the PC-50x series of consoles and how it takes a lot from the original Magnavox Odyssey! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and rec...

We take a look at the Channel F and RCA Studio II again this week, as well as Atari's Triple Hunt and Midway's Guided Missile! Note - I completely redid my audio mixing settings this week. I'm hoping no one will notice, but if you do just give it a week or two for me to dial everything in thanks! - Ben Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.co...

One year of episodes are behind us! Over 25 years of video gaming history have been covered and on this extra special episode we welcome back Chris to celebrate the accomplishment. Join the three of us as we reminisce and cover a bunch of amazing games like Hustle, Double Play and Embargo. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVi...

In this action packed episode we cover Car Polo by Exidy, DND, Dataman and Atari's Video Pinball console (C-380)! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

On this episode we cover a bunch of computer games, Taito's Missile-X, and Midway's Boot Hill - The long awaited sequel to the acclaimed Gun Fight!!!! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition musi...

Today we look at one of the "Big 3" computers of 1977, as well as some more games for the Fairchild Channel F! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

Today Wes and I take a look at the second 2nd generation console! The Fairchild was a big hit with us, will this one be as well?!?! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

We made it! 77 is here and.......omg look at all these terrible games.....Eh no worries, lets get them over with so we can get to the good stuff! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

Update - There will be no episode next week! We are pretty far behind getting ready for 77'! We close out this year with some consoles and computer games! I hope everyone enjoyed hearing about 76' and we cannot wait to bring you more! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & We...

One of my most hyped console releases of the year is here at last! The Odyssey 500 is the best Magnavox console since the original and we can't wait to share it with you! Also Ben raps through like 50 8500 chip consoles.... PS - We are aware of an issue with Wes's audio. Please bare with us as we work on getting it resolved thanks. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogamin...

The very first 2nd generation console is here! Join us as we talk about our love for this machine and what it means for console gaming going forward! Ben's new video! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXv2BfSGrwo Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and...

Take a listen to Wes and Ben play some great games, and some......not great games. Also Wes crowns a new best company producing games on our timeline! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

In one of the most important episodes of the year, Ben and Wes cover Blockade (First Snake Game) and Night Driver (Major Advancement of Racing Games) as well as Amazing Maze and the Indy 500 console! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by...