The Video Game Timeline Show: Recent Episodes
The Video Game Timeline Show
With the video game industry now being the most popular and profitable form of entertainment, it comes with a long history! Join Jack and Evan on their journey to uncover the entire history of video games, from the very early starts within basements and bedrooms to now massive organisations and businesses that span the entire world. Featuring insights from Jack and Evan as life-long video game lovers and players, as well as exciting guests and industry professionals who live and breathe the world of video games.
Hello and welcome to The Timeline Show, where we'll be going through the entire history of the universe and everything. Join us as we learn about the innovations of the Big Bang, it's origins and where we go from here.
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Remnants of The Big Bang:
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/758325276190179332/950847093336055818/DNxyELeWkAAWtcU.png
Nebulae:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Eagle_nebula_pillars.jpg/1280px-Eagle_nebula_pillars.jpg
Early Universe Review:
https://biblehub.com/genesis/1-31.htm
Today we face off against the mighty Wizard of Wor... in space... in a maze... with guns? Join us as we learn more about this fun two player adventure game with exciting predator and prey mechanics!
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Screenshot (Note the blue “werewolves”):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/946704960748392448/unknown.png
Screenshot (Note the T-rexes):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/946705221579604028/unknown.png
Worlock:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/946705402454769664/unknown.png
Flyer:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/946717000984571904/unknown.png
We're heading back into space in today's episode as we take on the intergalactic menace Phoenix and their allies! Join us for incredible music, beautiful graphics and maybe the best Space Invaders clone so far?
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Phoenix (boss): https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PFyvES9p1PM/XkDlzrZa3bI/AAAAAAAARv4/Ov_tE3mAxEgataQaaL86_YcYwlC7K7JMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Boss_Playsample.gif
Phoenix enemies: https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/7TEBex8h-6mnbR8pLhxiz9z4NsFq68kypscv2QhEQfdW0k2_7A7hCF4nGCi98mFyWh9v
Phoenix cabinet: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0863/0580/products/018_grande.JPG?v=1443172136
Jack and Evan travel to a far-off planet and take on Battlezone - a 3D tank shooter that surprised them both. Featuring incredible sound design, engaging graphics and a little surprise for the listener too!
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Battlezone Screenshots:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936361946477912084/mame_eV5xarM7JX.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936361947354497084/mame_QSCPwHp6JC.png
Death Screen:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936361947027357736/mame_KiBzCxS9OZ.png
Volcano:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936361946754740254/mame_zD2mI1yJRP.png
Cabinet:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936362701175791667/unknown.png
Video of cabinet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdfKy4c7yuc&t=904s
Atari 2600 Battlezone:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936363985811415060/unknown.png
Atari 2600 Battlezone video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4_xy7rC1A&t=90s
Battlezone 1998 screenshot:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/936364459964915752/unknown.png
In today's episode, we take on the first platformer in an inappropriately named game featuring strange aliens, ladders and digging!
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HELLO AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE VIDEO GAME TIMELINE SHOW. In this episode, we take on a fleet of robots, an evil smiley face and learn about one of the darkest moments in video game history.
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Berzerk screenshot: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_KewZJN0xU/XR3pttxj4yI/AAAAAAAAqXQ/ix8qbOIkvw8yiYo4p4SsCCwguRW4vvhoACLcBGAs/s1600/Berzerk.png
Berzerk Evil Otto: https://discord.com/channels/758325272058527816/758325276190179332/935692688014057502
Berzerk cabinet: https://www.vintagearcade.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Berzerk-Arcade-Game.jpg
Listen as we take on "Nintendo first game made Donkey Kong"! Unsure what that means? Well you'll just have to give it a listen as we take on a space-shooter with phenomenal animation, design and an interesting history to boot!
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Radar Scope GIF: https://i1.wp.com/www.badgamehalloffame.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/radarscope_04.gif?fit=419%2C480&ssl=1
Radar Scope screenshot: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/manpgTevxAM/hqdefault.jpg
Promotional flyer: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c0/Radar_scope_arcadeflyer.png/220px-Radar_scope_arcadeflyer.png
We get up to some crazy capers in this episode as we scale a (nearly) infinite skyscraper, watch out for big monkeys and learn the secret hidden lore behind the first climbing-based video game!
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Screenshots:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/916094452794273892/unknown.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/916094488286461982/unknown.png
Promotional Flyer:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/916059362072596580/33006901.png
Board game:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/916062834427846696/DGzp77nUAAE5YhL.png
It's back to intergalactic space warfare in this episode as we take the fight back to the... strange bug things? We're not quite sure! With incredible sound, colour and action it's a feast for all the senses!
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Star Castle Screenshot:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/911236824297508904/unknown.png
Yars Revenge Screenshot (game start):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/911219241875808286/unknown.png
Yars Revenge Screenshot (Zorlon Cannon):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/911219323639595018/unknown.png
Yars Revenge Screenshot (Level end explosion):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/911219295210594345/unknown.png
Yars Revenge Comic Book:
http://www.atarimania.com/documents/atari_comic_yars_revenge.pdf
Pew pew! Jack and Evan are saving the world from a nuclear winter in this episode as they take on Missile Command! Come experience the sights, the sounds and the competition as we play against one another live during the episode!
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Missile Command Screenshots:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/906125211982770186/unknown.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/906150717927088188/unknown.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/906150679322701854/unknown.png
End Screen:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/906150865851797524/unknown.png
Cabinet:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/906153480643817523/unknown.png
It feels like we're living in the future now with the Intellivision! Join Jack and Evan as they work through the eight launch titles for the revolutionary home console, including sports games, board game games and tie-in games!
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The Intellivision: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/758325276190179332/910453012152057866/IntellivisionConsole_Retro.png
MLB, Major League Baseball: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452733528657920/maxresdefault.png
Basketball: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452689354235934/nba-basketball_5.png
American Football: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452793121325056/LxB2oWGd9lhfM0XgkAHeHZBliqR2p_qwJ1xdrJBHXYlGjg4LMp3zaHgbQD-2IVdqllThxjX7X3g5phYCitOmd6zCmFGoEZ5e4UUuviRCXA3dvLhDGHe4AyHM1RtuKpjWeKXL1ojh.png
Poker: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452849547292712/pbj-01.png
The Electric Company, Math Fun: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452913439137852/4AxWIXUPRqVHf_5pRr2wsPGiFA5qa9giBKz2ntJrg_344jhd4w7KnQjcxMCZXrHNxvkOc0GbvORkXmLt6LZNsgHcARY8TYElYJzrXkMZTRE2BYvjQdYObSD1TdevDkiaU2g.png
In this episode, Jack and Evan look at one of the most famous video games ever made, get excited over sound effects, uncover mysteries surrounding the yellow circle's creation and wonder what life would be like without him!
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Pac-Man Game: http://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200518114838-05-pac-man-40.jpg
Pac-Man Google Doodle: https://www.google.co.uk/logos/2010/pacman10-i.html
Pac-Man Cabinet: https://arcadedirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/products-pacman__95672.1437902560.1280.1280.png
Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ae/89/27/ae892788dc1ff4e97f95adff8ea529e0.png
1972 - 1980 in three quarters of an hour, recapping everything we've spoken about so far! Want to become a video game expert ASAP but never wanted to put in the time or effort? Come and listen to this!
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Pong:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890951703321518110/unknown.png
Breakout:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890956574183538708/unknown.png
Atari 2600 (Air-Sea Battle):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890959012076609546/unknown.png
Space Invaders:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890960389918044180/unknown.png
Jack and Evan look at another text-based adventure game this episode but this time with graphics! Join them as they explore a spooky house featuring treasures, murders and unfortunately, more bad game design!
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Play Mystery House here: https://archive.org/details/Hi-Res_Adventure_1_Mystery_House_1980_On-Line_Systems
Screenshots: https://i.imgur.com/T0vcBVa.png, https://i.imgur.com/uRvzsLL.png, https://i.imgur.com/d3cZOqM.png
Jack and Evan look at the first of Nintendo's handheld consoles in this episode, featuring everyone's favourite black and white hero; Mr. Game & Watch! Listen as we juggle balls, raise flags, squash moles, fight fires and face off with hammers!
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Game&Watch Ball: shorturl.at/kCGI9 and shorturl.at/kwADK
Game&Watch Flagman: shorturl.at/fiG25
Game&Watch Vermin GIF: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/878001483503775764/Vermin.gif
Game&Watch Fire: https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/7/71/Game_watch_fire_widescreen.jpg
Game&Watch Judge: https://images.nintendolife.com/screenshots/24099/300x.jpg
Love Roguelikes? In this episode, Jack and Evan take on the ancestor of everyone's favourite randomly-generated, permadeath genre! Featuring alphabetical enemies, mysterious scrolls and a backstory that could be told for generations!
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Rogue Screenshot: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/878221907298750504/z1umjsb.png
Various Rogue Downloads and Versions: https://www.coredumpcentral.org/download.html
Rogue on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1443430/Rogue/
Jack and Evan dive into the Microvision in this episode: the first handheld games console that used interchangeable cartridges! Join them as they take on not only the original four launch titles, but a few other early releases too as well as slowly lose their mind playing on a screen the same size as an 8-bit sprite!
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Jack's bowling screenshot (1): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/869697617850949702/unknown.png
Jack's bowling screenshot (2): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/869706000163295312/unknown.png
Microvision in Friday the 13th Part 2: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/870385274482479144/microvision-friday-the-13th-part-2.png
Jack and Evan take on another legend in the timeline in this episode, featuring full-colour backgrounds, intergalactic space bugs and a clear upgrade to one of the most beloved retro games of all time!
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Galaxian GIF: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4q8YcUVdA5U/XsR8fm2tfYI/AAAAAAAAUnE/J41C_kSASzU9iDIskgmo8rSL2vFfCWUHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/armada_shoot_opt.gif
Cabinet (Scale Model): https://numskull.com/galaxian-quarter-scale-arcade-cabinet/
Lord of the Rings book art: http://www.tolkienbooks.net/images/main/lr/lr-1971.gif
Falkor: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/865309720360386570/2Q.png
Jack and Evan try out intergalactic bobbing and weaving in this episode as they take on the game that knocked Space Invaders from the top-spot of late 70s gaming. Join them as they stop complaining about vector-based graphics, get to grips with screen wrapping and delight in the death of enemy AI!
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Asteroids Screenshot:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/860877492243398676/W1siZiIsIjI2ODIzNyJdLFsicCIsImNvbnZlcnQiLCItcXVhbGl0eSA5MCAtcmVzaXplIDIwMDB4MTQ0MFx1MDAzZSJdXQ.png
Cabinet Art: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/860822856955199488/side-profile.png
Jack and Evan take to the vector-based skies this week in the great-grandaddy of flight simulator games, learn about some hidden Snoopy-based lore and take the first steps to getting their pilot's license.
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FS1 Flight Simulator screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/tGqDZG1
Game Manual: https://www.apple.asimov.net/documentation/games/flight_simulator/subLogic%20FS1%20-%20Tape%20Version.pdf
Student Pilot's Flight Manual on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Student-Pilots-Flight-Manual-Certificate/dp/156027719X
Hail and well met listeners! Join Jack and Evan as they venture deep into the mysterious Temple of Apshai; encountering revolutionary (for 1979) graphical technology, never seen before game design and a digitized version of Dungeons & Dragons!
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Manual: https://openretro.org/file/7c68b152f5e392fe71bea30fc79f529013e50953
TRS80 Screenshots :https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/850085428119470180/unknown.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/850085495110762556/unknown.png
Boxart: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/850088092215410778/Temple_of_Apshai_cover.png
Colourful Scratch Art Paper Magic Drawing: https://www.google.com/search?q=colourful+scratch+art+paper+magic+drawing&sxsrf=ALeKk01j0pEBlLYZ3CoSxGIumLDni68krw:1623666794660&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjPtJ2U9pbxAhVxA2MBHYkgDkQQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=994
Evan and Jack play a classic space-faring game, marking the beginning of the golden age of arcade games, chat about the usefulness of an abort button and even delve into the world of the arts!
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Lunar Lander browser game: http://moonlander.seb.ly/
Lunar Lander cabinet: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/839942828339626014/Atari01.png
Lunar Lander artwork (Lunar Trails): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/839940902432538644/8202087645_8770889dd8_c.png
In our second Bonus Area episode, we speak with Aric Wilmunder, the creator of Star Raiders II the unreleased sequel to the Atari 8-bit mega-hit! We learn about the process of developing games at the start of the home computer revolution, what it was like working for Atari in the 1980s, find out what Aric's favourite game is and how he personally would rate the original Star Raiders!
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Star Raiders II Design Document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YVAfsTbkXyjxX_I08WCpU4OAbylpNfcy/view?usp=sharing
Star Raiders II Game File Download: https://atariage.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=424436
Star Raiders II Controls: https://atariage.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=424437
The Authoritative Star Raiders II: https://atariage.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=424438
ANTIC Podcast Episode: https://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-104-aric-wilmunder-star-raiders-ii-temple-of-apshai
Jack and Evan uncover what is truly a hidden gem, on a strange computer system neither of them are familiar with. Join them in a space-faring adventure with surprisingly great graphics and even better gameplay!
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Box Art: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c3/Star-raiders-game-manual-cover.jpg
Game Manual: https://cutt.ly/abP9fop
Star Raiders Images: https://imgur.com/a/yMJQDNw
Atari 800 Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeaEE4Akdoo&t
Evan and Jack discover another piece to the Pac-Man puzzle, with a strangely familiar pellet-grabbing mechanic but featuring violent motorists and an insanely high difficulty curve - make sure you take us up on the challenge of reaching level four too!
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Cabinet: https://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/118124212259.jpg
Advert: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ce/cb/2e/cecb2e35785ac70b9bc4dd5996f5c14a.jpg
In this episode, Jack and Evan look at the birth of a few more modern-day developers, struggle not to reference 60s disco and discover the beginnings of a very special yellow circle!
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Namco F1 Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1WSYdn1b8I
Gee Bee Cabinet: https://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/1181242110215.jpg
Bomb Bee Cabinet: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7vDG0-9KqUM/maxresdefault.jpg
Cutie Q Branding: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ed/Cutie_Q_arcade_flyer.jpg/220px-Cutie_Q_arcade_flyer.jpg
Jack and Evan dive back into some more obscure games this week, so come and listen to two Brits who have no knowledge of American Football worry about the citizens of a fictional town and their irresponsible fire brigade and talk about what is probably the most interesting cabinet design to date!
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Atari Football Cabinet (Normal): https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ab/0a/68/ab0a68a2ab20aade7a647faf18ada067.jpg
Atari Football Cabinet (Rare): https://media.playright.dk/object/067/179/16054-atari-football-4-player@800x600min.png
Atari Fire Truck Cabinet: https://i.imgur.com/y5SZjSZ.jpg
In our first Bonus Area episode, we chat with world champion Space Invaders player Jon Tannahill and learn some secret tips and tricks to the game lost to time, empathize with the struggles of being a world record holder, discover Jon's favourite space invader and even hear his ratings - for then and for now!
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Twin Galaxies scoreboard: https://www.twingalaxies.com/game/space-invaders/arcade
Jack and Evan tackle what is definitely the most significant video game to date within the timeline, discover its place as the 'video-game-game' and feel intimidated by a 3D monster-man.
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Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81019087
Space Invaders Cabinet: https://arcadedirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/original-space-invaders-arcade-game-machine-for-sale-uk.png
Continuing with their discussion on the Atari 2600 and it's nine launch titles, Jack and Evan experience awful sound effects, hidden gems and even give a ten out of ten rating for the time in this extra-extra-long episode!
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Indy 500 Box Art: https://i.etsystatic.com/20276044/r/il/2d0ef6/1932106456/il_570xN.1932106456_amn9.jpg
Star Ship Box Art: https://www.atariage.com/2600/boxes/b_StarShip_Color_front.jpg
Street Racer Box Art: https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/30357-street-racer-atari-2600-front-cover.jpg
Surround Box Art: https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/36715-surround-atari-2600-front-cover.jpg
Video Olympics Box Art: https://i1.wp.com/puckjunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/box_f_zoom.jpg?w=840&ssl=1
As we begin Season One of The Video Game Timeline Show, join Jack and Evan as they delve into the first legendary home game console: The Atari 2600!
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Atari 2600 Console: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Atari-2600-Wood-4Sw-Set.jpg
Combat Box Art: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWYzNGVhZTEtOTQ4NS00ZDNkLWJhNGQtNjAyZDA5ZWNjOTJlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTg2NzgzMDE@._V1_.jpg
Basic Math Box Art: https://atariage.com/2600/boxes/b_BasicMath_Color_front.jpg
Air-Sea Battle Box Art: https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/51237-air-sea-battle-atari-2600-front-cover.jpg
Blackjack Box Art: https://now.estarland.com/images/products/43/27243/AT2600-Blackjack-by-Atari-large-image.jpg
Jack and Evan wrap up Season 0, discover the strange history behind Breakout and even learn about a mythical trip to space to battle an evil rainbow.
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Cabinet: http://cowboyarcadeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/425_2_fs_gm.jpeg
Cabinet Advert: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/BreakOut_arcadeflyer.png
In the penultimate episode of Season 0, Jack and Evan find the strange beginnings for a beloved video game developer, figure out the differences between gremlins and people and actually start to have fun with some classic games.
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Fonz Cabinet: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/76/99/a87699adf9357007078008fcce626cef.gif
Death Race Cabinet: https://missilecommand.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/death-race-cabinet.jpg?w=502&h=672
Blockade Cabinet: https://www.old-computers.com/museum/software/arcade_blockade_cab_1.jpg
Jack and Evan look at even more arcade games at the very start of the industry! This episode, they encounter real guns, realistic cars and not so realistic graphics.
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Gun Fight Cabinet: http://www.tokensonly.com/arcade-images/gun-fight-007.JPG
Outlaw Cabinet: https://www.arcade-museum.com/images/117/1174258622.jpg
Night Driver Cabinet: https://www.rotheblog.com/images/arcade/classicgames/nightdriver/nightdriver_cockpit.jpg
In this fortnight's episode, Jack and Evan finally get to enjoy some video games by looking at the origins of the arcade! Join them in discovering the first racing games, complete with gear stick and pedals as well as an early version of a Wii Play classic!
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Gran Trak 10 Cabinet: https://www.old-computers.com/museum/software/arcade_atari_grantrack10_cab_3.jpg
Speed Race Cabinet: https://i0.wp.com/www.arcade72.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/taito_speedrace1.jpg?resize=750%2C1014
Tank Cabinet: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/7z3kA8Y3HZCHwrcAmwyM4IkIlzz0hLzAaxIIHXlQjZcNgvI-C91R7xgtRL-LzZ2OMuxHHYABEFyKE7WZWeR6ynHvi45K
In this episode, Jack and Evan look at the beginnings of multiplayer 'online' games. Once again, everything is Star Trek themed and difficult to play but at least we're free from punch-tape!
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Empire (PLATO) Screenshot: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1d/PlatoEmpireTourney1984Aug18.png/240px-PlatoEmpireTourney1984Aug18.png
In this extra-long episode, Jack and Evan tackle the origins of the modern adventure game! Listen to them vent and struggle about the terrible narrator in text-adventure games and wonder if everything in the 1970s was Star Trek themed.
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Hunt the Wumpus box art: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Ti_hunt_the_wumpus_boxart.jpg
Zork Map: https://bit.ly/36C98Dw
After tackling the minefield of a pre-Pong era, Jack and Evan play Pong 'live on the air', get very excited about box art and find themselves quite confused over the addition of dice, playing cards and poker chips in a video game.
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Pong Cabinet: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Atari_Pong_arcade_game_cabinet.jpg
Magnavox Odyssey and Controller: https://www.digitalgamemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Odyssey.jpg
In this, episode zero of The Video Game Timeline Show, Jack and Evan discuss the origins of video games; laying the foundations for all that is to come and learning a thing or two about early computer development along the way: punch cards not included.
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Bertie the Brain: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b4/Bertie_the_Brain_-_Life.jpg
Tennis for Two set-up: https://www.m-e-g-a.org/wp-content/uploads/t42_04.jpg
Computer Space cabinet: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Nutting_ComputerSpace-Blue.JPG