The History of Video Games

The console that brought us color, a microprocessor, and cartridges has finally sailed into the sunset never to return again. Join us as we look at the last games ever made for the Channel F and remember all the fond moments it gave us on the podcast. We also play Red Baron by Atari and Marine Date by Taito in today's episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twit...

Sega is back with another 'realistic' space game, but will this one live up to the legacy of Astro-Blaster? We also cover more Deco-Cassette games including the first unique take on Pac-Man that we've seen, as well as Route 16 by Tehkan and Epoch by Sirius Software in this week's episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - history...

I'm not sure if 25 pounds is exactly portable, but when it all folds together like a briefcase, you gotta love that spy tech feeling! We discuss this new device and also cover some great games in today's episode, including Colony 7, Laser Battle, Battle of Atlantis, and new some games for the Microvision! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo...

That's right, Atari is back in the game with 2 big releases in this week's episode! One is a true sequel to Asteroids, while the other is massive port of Missile Command to the Atari 2600! We also take a look at the new Other-Venture game Escape From Traam in today's episode. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gma...

No no no, not Crowley Manor, we already did that one, it's Cranston* Manor. This game is completely different, ok I mean they are both graphical text adventures, but this one is made by Sierra Online! Not only do we cover Cranston Manor, but we also take a look at Tri-Pool, Ninepins, and Fantasyland 2041AD in this exciting new episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - htt...

The ZX-81 is finally here, or as our friends across the pond like to say - Zed-ex-81 (Which we both know is ridiculous). The new computer by Sinclair goes on to sell over a million units, but how are the games?! We also take a look at Sega's Borderline, Tehkan's Pleiades, Stern's Moon War, and Activision's Tennis in this weeks episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - htt...

A new handheld gaming console has arrived on the market, but can it match the 256 pixels of the Microvision? We also play through Astro Fantasia, The Tower, and Shark Attack by Pacific Novelty in this week's packed episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and rec...

Mayday!! A new version of Defender has already hit the shelves! It's been what? Like a week? At least this one has some sick submarine action! We also review Satan of Saturn, Hockey on the Atari 8-bit, and Dinosaurs on the Apple II in todays exciting episode! FYI - Ben's mic cable went bad during the recording of this episode. We tried to edit out all the static the best we could, but it gets kind...

The hits keep coming in 1981! This time we take a look of the hit Konami game, Scramble! We also play Astro Blaster, Boxing Bugs, and Laser Base in this week's packed episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The Deco-Cassette is already back with more game releases, this time (and for the first time) it's a Galaxian game! Will it be just ok, or are we already back into 4-5s territory so soon after Defender? Find out this and more as we also take a look at Voyage of the Valkyrie, the Curse of Crowley Manor, and Asylum by Med Systems. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://tw...

Wow it did not take long to get to an amazing game in 1981! Defender is here with all its side-scrolling shooting goodness! We also check out the popular Midway game Gorf, and the less popular Super Tank and New Rally X in this week's episode. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Musi...

A new Game & Watch competitor has appeared, but can it match the quality of the best handhelds on the market? We find out while also checking out fun titles like Roach Hotel, The Caves of Treasure Island, and WW III by Irem in this weeks episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & W...

1981 is here at last! Join us as we hop into the new year with the release of new Intellivision games, Game-A-Tron's Space Bugger, and Gremlin's Pulsar! I have to say, if the new year is starting off this well, we've got a lot to look forward to! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes M...

Ok so we aren't quite done research yet, but we decided to record a little hold over episode for this week anyway! If we can't talk about games in 1981, we'll just have to talk about games in 2023! Join us and we review all the summer game festivals and showcases and discuss our favorite announcements! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 E...

Another year has passed, and oh boy has it been full of great games! Which one will be our favorite?! What was be our biggest disappointment?! Join us in this fun and laid back remembrance of 1980 before we head into 1981! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and reco...

Our last episode of 1980 is finally here! With it comes one more new piece of tech - Data East's Deco Cassette System! We talk over what this system is all about, play some of the first games for it, and also check out Zero Hour by Universal, The Tarturian by Highlands Computer Services, and Dino Wars and Skiing on the TRS-80 CoCo! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https:/...

Did you actually believe me when I said that Phoenix was the last huge game of the year?! Introducing Zork aka the most popular text adventure series ever made! Join us as we dive into this huge game, as well as check out Skiing on the Atari 2600 and Destroyer by Cidelsa. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.c...

Ka-Kaa! The last huge game of the year is finally here in Phoenix by.....someone....Join us as we take down some birds and their mothership, as well as review Star Warrior, New York New York, and PGA Golf on the Intellivision! P.S. Ben gave NYNY a 3.25/10 for sound. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hos...

Sierra is back with their 3rd graphical text adventure! First it was the haunted house, then a fantasy world, and now finally a space mission! We also check out some Softside magazine games, another interactive fiction adventure from Robert Lafore, and finally Panther by Irem! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gm...

Ok so you're a spaceman fighting bugs, wolves, and Dr. Doom himself in a maze...in space! Well, close enough anyway...Ben and Wes take on this crazy game called Wizard of Wor, as well as Konami's The End, and a bunch of great November Intellivision releases! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben...

Wait, don't go! I swear it's not a Galaxian game! At least Space Panic isn't anyway.....it's actually a platformer! Well kinda, I mean it has platforms.....better just to listen to us talk about it I think! We also talk about the Apple III, Nintendo's Radar Scope, Exidy's Spectar, and Atari's Battlezone in this action packed episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https...

INTRUDER ALERT, ATTACK THE HUMANOID, CHICKEN FIGHT LIKE A ROBOT!.....Yes this week we are taking on the iconic shooter from Stern, but also Sea Battle on the Intellivision, The Prisoner on the Apple II, and the arcade game Sasuke vs. Commander! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Mus...

Ultima fans rejoice! Akalabeth, also known as Ultima Zero is finally here! We take a look at this groundbreaking CRPG for the Apple ii as well as Namco's Rally-X and the shooting games Space Battle and Space Tactics! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded b...

Time to do some climbing and dodge some gorilla attacks! No it's not the game you are thinking of, it's Crazy Climber! We also celebrate our 150th episode by reviewing 5 other games including Uniwar. S, Space Zap, and Killer Comet among others! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Mus...

Finally a new generation has arrived, this time with the TRS-80! Color finally! You love to see it. We cover Football on the new computer, as well as Crystalware's Beneath the Pyramids, The Bomber from Astar, and Ricochet from Softside. Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arr...