The History of Video Games

This week Wes and Ben check out the final release of the Plato CRPG - Game of Dungeons! We also review a deflection type game and close out the book on the PC-50x line of first gen consoles. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben C...

This week Ben and Wes go on the road and visit a historic location related to video games and computers! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkILfLnvhlQ Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Procedural Dungeons? Check. RPG gameplay? Check. Grid based gameplay? Check. Sounds a lot like a Roguelike, but Rogue isn't out yet! Join us as we talk Beneath Apple Manor, Dog Patch, Blue Shark, and Atari's Super Breakout! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music...

Oh yes, in this week's episode Wes and Ben run through an absolute tonne of computer games, as they edge closer to the '78 holiday releases. Join them as they check out games from all three of the big computers, review Haunted House (Creative Computing) and Star Wars Basic (John Olsen), and talk about some of the improvements made to the BASIC computing language. Website - https://historyvgpodcast...

The man, the myth, the legend! The mind behind some of the best Apple II games we've reviewed so far is back with a new game called Bomber. We also review the PC 506 chip, Flag Capture for the Atari 2600, and Escape from Muse Games! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben &...

Hey everyone, we weren't able to get a normal episode out to you guys in time this week, but Ben tried again to create a little mini-podcast to hold you over! Join him as he talks through some of his favorite pieces of music he's made for the podcast and share some interesting behind the scenes stories. There are also tons of sneak peaks for what's to come and some more notes on the new technologi...

Oh yes, the high-end 2nd generation rival to the Atari 2600 is back with a bunch of amazing games! Wes and Ben also talk about the history of Sega and review Super Road Champions from Model Racing. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Vurbl page - https://vurbl.com/station/71wcQKGhp2k/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com H...

The Xerox Alto is back with some of the earliest computer games to use a mouse! Wes and Ben also play some early games by Programma Software, look at video carts from the Fairchild, and talk about who the best developer has been over the past year of gaming! Living Computers Museum Website - https://livingcomputers.org/Computer-Collection/Vintage-Computers/Minicomputers/XEROX-ALTO.aspx Website - h...

I hope you all are ready for the most action packed video game of all time - Freecell!.......Ok maybe not, but it is good! We also talk about Nintendo's next home console, Slot Racers for the 2600, and the history of Konami! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Vurbl page - https://vurbl.com/station/71wcQKGhp2k/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - h...

Gosh I mean how do we follow Space Invaders....? Maybe by getting into some of the amazing Mattel handhelds like Baseball and crazy unique computer games like Tank War on the Apple II! Also Wes covers a Gremlin game called Blasto! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Vurbl page - https://vurbl.com/station/71wcQKGhp2k/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Ema...

Ok so this is the the most important game we've ever covered right?!........No pressure or anything..........Join us as we talk about the Golden Age of Video Games, Space Invaders, Galaxy Monsters, Space Walk, Sea Wolf II, and more! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben &...

The second game with a scrolling play-field is finally here! Super Bug took home best of the year last year, but can Fire Truck put up results as well?! We also review Sky Diver and the 2600's Home Run and Outlaw carts! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - A...

This week Wes and Ben talk about some gaming concepts they're looking forward to and review Treasure Hunt, Othello, and a LOT of honorable mentions! BIG SHOUTOUT to fellow friend of the podcast Joe Cosentino for arranging and recording this week's musical interlude. Go check more of Joe out here - https://soundcloud.com/jcosentino11 Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogami...

Meadows games is back with another bowling one, this time with some actual Meadows charm! We also look at the first Atari 2600 titles of the year, the House of Seven Gables, and Claybuster from Model Racing! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and...

We've been working up to this one for awhile now! First we had the Visicom, then the RCA Studio III line, and now finally, a new 2nd gen console that's actually better then the 2600?! Listen to find out what we think, as well as hear us review the games Stugan and Wolf Pack! Ben's new youtube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce2xxZIGZMc&feature=youtu.be Website - https://historyvgpodcas...

A triumph or a curse? Can RCA redeem themselves with the Studio III? Listen to find out, as well as learn the history of Ramtek and two great computer games - Maze game by Silas Warner and Swords and Sorcery! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and...

A brand new second gen console is here at last! But just how good is it?! Maybe it's as good as the 2600! Or as bad as the RCA Studio II?.......We also talk about consoles in the Soviet Union, Atari's Mini Golf and Avalanche, and Block Fever from Nintendo. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmai...

Oh yes, the first ever second gen home console is back at it again in 1978! We check out some of its games as well as the Odyssey 2100, Library by Nat Howard, and Journey to the Center of the Earth by Greg Hassett. PS - Wes has started helping me edit the intro of the podcast episodes so give us a few weeks to dial in the process. The actual timeline part shouldn't be affected. Website - https://h...

In this episode, we review our first handhelds of 1978, including one that was kept by Ben's dad for over 40 years! We also check out the 8605 chip and Midway's Extra Inning. Also Ben got some new music toys.... PS - No episode next week even though Ben says see you next week lol. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - http...

Could this be one of the best games of the year already in March of '78?! Come listen to Wes trying to describe the craziness of Atari's Sky Raider and also learn more about PSE, Devil's Dungeon, Space Battle, and Tournament Table. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & W...

Computer games hit us hard this week, and wow some of them are actually in color now! Join us as we talk about Advanced Dragon Maze, Saucer War, Knight's Quest and Bob Bishop's Star Wars! 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...

78 is here, but where are the good games?! Join us as we discover some letdowns but also some surprises! 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?

Another year of research has come and gone and and oh my was it a long one! 1978 is here and to celebrate its arrival Wes and Ben rate their favorite games of last year, and also check out a strange Atari prototype called Time Bomb! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben &...

THE END HAS COME. Wes and Ben wrap up 1977 in this special episode and play some of the best and weirdest games of the year including Super Speed Race, Ricochet, Inferno and Gladiator! Join us one last time before 1978 is upon us! PS- Ben's audio went haywire, but most of it was rerecorded. Hopefully you guys don't notice too much! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogamin...

Hey everyone, we weren't able to get a normal episode out to you guys in time this week, but Ben tried to create a little mini-podcast to hold you over! Join him in a walk down memory lane as he talks through some of his favorite pieces of music he's made for the podcast and share some interesting behind the scenes stories! Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitte...