The History of Video Games: Recent Episodes
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The MSX isn't well known over here in America, but it almost took over the Japanese home computer market in the early 80s! With over 1,500 pieces of software released for it shared among a horde of hardware manufacturers, it looked to be known as the 'standard' long before Windows and MacOS were around. Join the guys as they check out at this interesting platform, as well review some other great games like Fighting Roller, Change Lanes, and Rocky Super Action Boxing in today's episode!
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I hope everyone brought their button mashing secret techniques, because today you will need them! Track & Field is here, and it just so happens to be Ben's Dad's favorite arcade game! But will it live up to they hype? The guys also review Dacholer, Sewer Sam, and Tropical Angel in today's awesome episode!
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Oh did you think Dragon's Lair would be the last laserdisc game in 1983? Mylstar has other ideas, and their implementation of the new technology is crazy! Will this be the best laserdisc game yet?! Ben and Wes decide to figure that out, but also get enough time to cover Sega's Up'n Down and Imagic's Moonsweeper in today's episode!
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The console that started it all is back with a third generation version, but can it compete with the Colecovision and Famicon? Also, why is Sierra-Online teaming up with Jim Henson? We answer these questions and many more as we cover The Dark Crystal, Mr. Do's Castle, and Trans American Rally in this week's episode!
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It's time to check out one of the most popular platformers of 1983 in today's episode - Hunchback! Or is that Robin Hood? He looks a lot like Robin Hood......Anyway, the guys check out this classic arcade game as well as the Bandai RX-78, Gridlee, and Water Ski in today's packed episode!
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Cinematronics most recently released the great Dragon's Lair, but how will they follow it up?! Surely Cosmic Chasm will bring continued peace and prosperity to the company.....Well, in any case Ben and Wes are going to check it out as well as review Beach-Head on the Commodore 64, Nova Blast on the ColecoVision, and Dr. Micro for the arcades in today's epsiode!
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Richard Garriott is back with the latest installment of his famed Ultima series - this time published under his own newly founded company Origin Systems! Will all the improvements, peripherals, and accessories be worth it?! Ben and Wes find out while also taking the time to rate and review Sirius Software's Capture the Flag, Atari's Firebeast, and Stern's Minefield in today's episode!
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It's time to wrap up another console in the history of video games - but the Vectrex won't go out quietly! Join Ben and Wes as they celebrate this unique one of a kind console by taking a look at what the community has published over the past 40 years! The guys also review Ant Attack and Hydrax on the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, as well as Namco's Phozon arcade game in this week's episode!
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We already saw Sega release their 3rd generation home console two weeks ago, and now it's time to check out Nintendo's offering! The Famicom - a console we will eventually know as the NES has hit the podcast! Join Ben and Wes as they celebrate this milestone in gaming history, but also take the time to review the blockbuster game Elevator Action, as well as Pro Soccer, Juno First and Binary Land in today's packed episode!
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Better watch out! The floaters are coming to get you and the your only defense are bombs....bombs so big that you can't jump over them....hmm I seem to be trapped in a corner of this maze...oh no....Well while Bomberman tries to free himself from that mess, Wes and Ben will check out the original classic on PC as well as Gateway to Apshai by Epyx, SF-X by Nichibutsu and Screw Loose by Mylstar in today's action packed episode!
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Sega's first real entry into the home console market is here! Will it take off or get buried underneath all the other options in 1983?! Wes and Ben review this as well as the games Star Jacker, Crystal Castles, Mickey's Athletic Land, and Battle Cruiser M-12 in today's exciting episode!
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The most famous LaserDisc game is here already!? Dragon's Lair is a monsterous game with all sorts of record breaking scores and firsts for the podcast! Join Ben and Wes as they guide Dirk the Daring through this treacherous and infamous classic! The guys also get some time to review games on the Vectrex as well as Jaleco's Chameleon on this week's episode!
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The battle tires Varga! Not here shall you defeat me, Bega! Join us this week as we hop into yet another LaserDisc classic - Bega's Battle! As Wes and Ben fight to try and defend the Earth, they also make time to play through EA's One-on-One, Hudson Soft's Mahōtsukai Maharito, and Entertainment Enterprises' Vampire on today's action packed episode!
Note - Ben maybe forgot to say the graphics rating for Vampire - he gave it a 3.75.
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Grab your spell books and axes and sit down for a grand adventure! Wizardry III is here, but can Ben or Wes get it running?! The guys also check out Q*Bert's Qubes, Razzmatazz, Lode Runner, and Super Action Baseball in today's action packed episode!
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So I mean Star Wars looked pretty good last week, but how does it compare to an actual movie?! Astron Belt will tell us just that, considering it's the first ever major LaserDisc videogame! Join Ben and Wes as they analyze both the movie and the gameplay of Astron Belt, while also taking the time to review Flappy by db-Soft and Dodge Man by Omori in today's episode!
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We've done Star Wars in the past, but it's never quite looked like this! Join Ben and Wes as they talk about the classic Atari Arcade game, as well as Time Limit by Chuo Co, and Blue Max by Synapse Software in today's extra special 250th episode of the podcast!!
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Oh boy, if there's any hope for getting us out of the dark ages it might just be a new generation of home consoles! Is the first one a banger, or will it fade into obscurity like the last few new consoles? Join us to find out! Ben and Wes also take a look at Mr. TNT, Jump Coaster, Alley Cat, and Money Money in today's packed episode!
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No, it's spelled correctly I swear! If you thought Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution were completely original ideas, just wait until you hear about this foot controller from 1983! Listen in to hear Ben and Wes talk all about it as well as review the games Dandy, Top Roller, Night Star, and Birdie King 2 in today's episode!
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For the Emperor! Ben and Wes get the chance to look at the first Game's Workshop licensed video game - Apocalypse in today's episode! Join them as they learn about how the company started while also reviewing EA's The Last Gladiator, Sega's Pig Newton, Taito's High Way Race, and Williams' Play Ball in today's episode!
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Please join me in welcoming your second favorite 1983 arcade character that starts with the letter M! Oops, maybe we shouldn't joke, Mappy has quite the loyal fan base after all! Join us discover why that may be and also check out other great games like Super Rider, Guzzler, and Power Lords on the ColecoVision in this week's episode.
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A year has come and gone and with it so many memories of the podcast, games we played, and times we had together. Join Ben and Wes as they look back and recall some of their favorite games and moments from the past year!
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Oh boy, probably the biggest release of the year is here! Mario and his bro Luigi are stuck in the sewers and need our help to survive. Join Ben and Wes as they talk about where it all began and compare the first Mario game to the classics we all know and love. They also review Bokosuka Wars and Roc'N Rope in this week's episode!
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Grab a pie and get ready! This week Ben and Wes participate in a massive Food Fight, curtesy of GCC and Atari. They also review Zoo Keeper by Taito, Mega Zone by Konami, and Dracula by Imagic in today's episode!
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The space-shooter genre isn't dead yet! Join us as we talk about Konami's Gyruss being potentially the best shoot'em up game since Galaga! That's not all though, we also talk about Midway's Journey, Discs of Tron, and Krull by Gottlieb on today's exciting episode!
PS Sorry for the delay in getting this out, a fire broke out at the studio which as you can image has caused lots of issues....
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Midway is back with another game in the Domino-Man style! This time it's Wacko, and oh boy does this live up to the title! If you thought playing a normal arcade cabinet was fun, just wait until you play one that's on a 30 degree tilt! We also talk about Spike and Web Warp on the Vectrex and Champion Base Ball and Pro Bowling from the arcades in today's exciting episode!
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Run! Run! Run! Sinistar lives and has finally made its way onto the podcast with an exciting dual-review in this week's exciting episode! We also check out Mazer Blazer from Stern and Carnival Massacre by Thorn EMI in this week's episode.
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Raise a glass to our fallen comrade! The first of the Holy Trinity of Computers has fallen - the Commodore PET is no more! Join us as we reminisce about the old times, as well as take a sneak peak into what the future on the PET platform looks like in this farewell episode. We also review Forbidden Forest by Cosmi, The Glob by Epos, and Skater by Data East in today's episode!
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Donkey Kong is back! No wait, he's called Bongo now....well in any case he's goin down just like the rest of his Gorilla brethren! Join Ben and Wes as they discuss Sega's Congo Bongo, finish 1983 research, and play Bugaboo the Flea, Outworlder on the SD-2xx, and Mad Planets by Gottlieb in this week's packed episode!
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The birth of the internet arrives in January 1983, but does that mean MMO's are right around the corner?! The guys discuss this and also take a look at some new games like Joyful Road by SNK, New Sinbad 7 by ATW, The Institute (graphical version) by Screenplay and Changer by Random House in this week's episode!
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We're here, but do we want to be?! It's time to take a look at the first games from 1983 and find out just what we're in store for! Reviews include Cluster Buster by Data East, Ixion by Sega, BC's Quest for Tires from Sierra On-Line, and Moria by Koeneke & Todd Jr.
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And with that, 1982 comes to a close! I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we have! We were truly fortunate to play some really great classics and hidden gems this year, join us in the final episode as we give out our awards to the best of the best! See everyone in 1983!
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Awards season is here, and this year it's coming to you in two parts! In this week's episode Ben and Wes look back on the year, talk about some stats, and nominate three sprites each to our Sprite Hall of Fame! You can find the new sprites already uploaded on our website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
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Our final episode of 1982 is here at last, and with it comes the end of an era. The Golden Age of arcade games is over.....all hail E.T.
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Shigeru Miyamoto is back after his success with Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr, but this time he gets to use the IP he always wanted - Popeye! Get ready to punch some beer cans, eat some spinach, and win Olive Oil's love in this all time classic! We also play Quantum, Springer, and Miner 2049er, so sit back and enjoy!
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If Buck Rogers is known for one thing, it's zooming, but honestly he's only the first course in today's massive episode! Join us as we see if Wes can score 1 billion points Nibbler, find out if Ben can locate the pyramids in The Sands of Egypt, and learn how to use dominoes as weapons in Domino Man!
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After ten thousand years of GAMP rule, Mu has returned with hope! The ship Solvalou has been upgraded from knowledge gained on the planet Xevious, now it is time to fight the GAMP's for control over the Earth!.....Or something like that, the lore for this Galaxian type game goes pretty deep....but how does it play?! Join us in the last dual review for the year, and stick around to learn about the arcade games Black Widow from Atari and Pop Flamer from Jaleco in this week's exciting episode!
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Ever since Robotron: 2084, companies around the world have been trying to create the best 2-directional shooter in the arcades, and now it's Taito's turn to give it shot! Frontline takes the fast paced shooting genre and moves it to a more realistic place, but will that be good enough?! We also talk Bubbles, Evolution (the game), and Saurusland in today's episode!
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Another week, another new piece of hardware! This time it's the Vectrex - the first and only vector graphic home console ever made!! But are the crisp graphics worth the price tag?! We'll let you know and also give you the details of two great arcade games in today's episode - Rougien by Sanritsu and Tac/Scan by Sega!
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Explore the world with the largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Oh wait....I thought we were in 1982.....hold on....I'm being told Microsoft Flight Simulator DID come out in 1982....but it only had one plane?....well I'm sure it'll be just like the modern version, right?!?! Tune in to find out, and also listen in on our reviews of other great games like Rescue by Stern, Monster Bash by Sega, and Ponpoko by Sigma!
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A new console is here, and this time it's the sequel to Atari's classic - the 2600! Surely the 5200 will be twice as good right?! We also check out Burger Time and Burnin' Rubber from Data East, Battle Cross by Omori, and Deputy Den by Vtech in today's epsiode!
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Mama Pig is ready to take out her revenge on some unsuspecting wolves, good thing she's been practicing her archery! Join us this week as we take on Pooyan from Konami, as well as Liberator from Atari, Marine Boy from Orca, and Hard Hat from Exidy!
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Lfgdn!jks?!ner!nof. QBert is finally here and he's illegally parkouring on the pyramids. Turns out that's super fun though so we'll allow it! Join Ben and Wes as they take on one of the last big releases before the end of 1982! They also check out Taito's Time Tunnel and Rock-Ola's QB-3 in today's episode.
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Satan is here!! He's living in Dracula's Castle for some reason, but that's not going to stop us from taking him down! Join Ben and Wes as they talk about this seminal shooter from Midway, but also stick around for reviews on Kaneko's Fly Boy, Stern's Dark Planet, and TRS's Dungeon! Computer Adventure Game in this week's stacked episode!
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This week we take on Super Pac-Man, but is it truly a step forward for the already overcrowded dot-eating genre?! We also check out Angler Dangler, Diamond Hunt, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in today's episode!
MysteryDisc #1 Playthrough -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEEwZkbSmEU&t=3740s
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Pengo is here, and with it comes the classic block-pushing mechanic seen inside every dungeon and temple puzzle game for the next 40 years! But don't worry, this one has a cute penguin so it's worth it. We also check out
Mrs. Dynamite by Universal, Smurf's Rescue at Gargamel's Castle for the Colecovision, and Wiping by Nichibutsu! (checks notes....it's not actually called Wiping right?!...right?....)
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It's time to swing on some vines, jump on some crocodile heads, and collect some gold in this week's title game - Pitfall! One of the most successful Atari 2600 games of all time, but how does it play in 2025? We also take a look at Caveman by Gottlieb, Star Trek:SOS by Sega, and Necromancer by Synapse Software in today's episode!
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Hop on an emu and take to the skies in today's episode! Ben and Wes return with the iconic 1982 game Joust, but also spend some time reviewing Radical Radial, Mr. Do!, and Mask of the Sun. Join us as we talk through this awesome time in video game history, just be sure to pick up those eggs!
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Mario is up to no good this week! He's trapped Donkey Kong in a cage, but luckily DK Jr. can rescue him with just a few hops and vine swings! The original was a classic, but how will this DK sequel stack up?! Ben and Wes also cover Blue Print, Greenhouse, and Bomb Squad in today's episode - you don't want to miss it!
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We've finally made it to the best selling computer of ALL TIME - The Commodore 64! Join us as we find out why that's the case, as we play some of the first games ever released on the system! We also check out Qwak by Atari, Lasso by SNK, and The Phantom Slayer by Med Systems Software on todays episode!
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The hardware releases keep coming, and this time it's the Dragon 32! This computer out of Wales will eventually have over 500 games made for it, including some certified bangers! (and mash). We also check out Ultima II, Gravitar, Sneak n'Peak, and Splat in today's episode!
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It's 2025 in the real world and Ben is celebrating the new year by getting sick! Luckily this give Wes the opportunity to go solo on a minicast! Join him as he talks through some of his favorite voice performances in video gaming history!
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A new 2nd console is here, and it's not a small timer! The Colecovision goes on to sell over 2 million units, and we are here to tell you why! But of course we can't spend the whole episode on the Colecovision, so we review the sword of Fargoal, Time Zone Adventure, Runaway, and Jungle King as well in an extra long podcast special episode!
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Get ready to take down some AT-ATs because the Empire has arrived to the Atari 2600! We do our part to help the resistance in this episode, but also check out games like Swimmer by Tehkan, Tazz-Mania by Stern, and Aztec Challenge by Cosmi in today's thrilling episode!
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The holidays are here and as such Ben & Wes decide to take it easy this week with a bit of a mini-cast episode. Listen in to find out what the best game they played in 2024 was as well as some strange facts and statistics provided by this year's Steam in review!
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The king of arcade racing games is here at last, but will Pole Position live up the hype?! Ben and Wes let you know while also talking Insector by Gottlieb and 3-D Bowling for the Emerson Arcadia!
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Grab some popcorn and put those glasses on because Sega is taking us to the third dimension! Listen in as we talk Subroc 3-D, Reactor by Gottlieb, SAGA Adventure 4, Basketball for the Elektor, and so much more in this week's episode!
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A brand new computer is here and man is it good! Wes and Ben review two games on the new Tomy Tutor and also cover Hana Awase and Funky Bee for the arcades in today's exciting episode!
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Dave Nutting is back with another new arcade game for Midway! This time it's Pac-Man meets Dig-Dug, but will the combination be better than the sum of its parts?! We also talk about some crazy graphics programs by Douglas Crockford, Game & Watch Donkey Kong, and Racquetball for the 2600 in todays packed episode!
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Another week, another piece of hardware down! This time it's the first ever 2nd generation handheld - Milton Bradley's Microvision. Join us as we take a look back on some of the games for the system and also peer into the future to see what happens after the handheld gets officially discontinued. We also take a look at Digger by Century, Kangaroo by Sun Electronics, and Wizardry II in todays episode!
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Moon Patrol is not only a landmark game in videogaming graphics technology, it is also just a good, genuinely fun game! Join us as we talk the first game with parallax scrolling, Tunnels of Doom for the TI-99, Tutankham by Konami, Kram by Taito, and much much more!
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I don't know about you, but in my Utopia there aren't pirates and rebels and hurricanes (oh my!), but Don Daglow disagrees and has added them in his version for the Intellivision! Luckily for him he happened to pretty much invent the city-builder genre at the same time, so I guess we can give him a pass...We also review Mighty Monkey by Universal, Anteater by Tago/Stern, and Shamus by Synapse Software in today's episode!
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Yes that is right, the Nintendo DS has finally launched! Wait, did you say that comes out in 2004? Then what is this?! Listen now to find out! We also talk Demons and Dragon's by Midway, Wild Western by Taito, and Yar's Revenge on the 2600 in today's episode!
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Our first new console of the year is here! Will the Emerson Arcadia shake up the console gaming landscape or be a big flop?! You'll have to listen to find out! We check out Cat Trax for the system, as well as Broderbund's Track Attack, Shoei's Sky Army, and Century's Wall Street in today's episode!
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Jack is in for some big big trouble as he begins climbing the beanstalk all the way up to the top! But what is a harder foe to avoid - Donkey Kong or the Golden Goose? We answer this question and ask even more in todays episode! Ben and Wes also take a look at Frenzy by Stern, Legionnaire by Chris Crawford, and Slither by Century II in today's special episode!
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With a name like Mermaid, a game can be so many things! Is it a scramble type game? Pac-Man or Dig-Dug? Is it a mini-golf game where you play as an octopus like in Marine-Date? Actually it is WindSurfing....I don't know how that is related but that's what it is, and it's pretty good too! We review Mermaid as well as Chopper Command from Dan Gorlin, Pro Tennis from Data East, and The Pit by Zilec on todays episode, check it out!
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Transition Music - Arrangement from Viewtiful Joe
Ben's new album 'Demons' releases this Friday, September 13th at 6pm EST. You can find the relevant information for it below. He also talks about upcoming plans for the podcast and shares some updates now that this 2-year long project has been completed!
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Break out your air pump because some underground dragons are phasing through the earth to get us! This week we review another seminal game in the history of video games; Dig Dug is finally here! We also cover Looping by Video Games GmbH and Scorpion by Zaccaria in todays episode!
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Sinclair is back and this time in color! Their new computer is out in April 1982 and already has a bunch of software releasing for it! Join us as we look over some of the early games and specs of this new computer and also cover some other cool games, such as D-Day by Olympia and Demon Attack by Imagic!
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Choo Choo! All aboard the Konami hype train! They are back with a pretty insane real-time puzzler involving moving tiles, pedestrians, and some evil trains as well! We also check out Mission-X and the Intellivision prototype games King of the Mountain and Land Battle in today's episode!
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If you know, you know! This week we take a look at what many regard as the worst video game of all-time...We also look at some good games though, including Naughty Boy by Jaleco, Pioneer Balloon by SNK, and Robotron: 2084 by Williams in this week's packed episode!
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Is this the Doom Killer?! Well listen I know Doom isn't out yet, but Wayout is and it's blowing our minds with its 3-D perspective! We also take a look at Akka Arrh, Astro Chase, and Dock Man in today's special episode!
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200 episodes already! Join us in celebration as we look back on some of the podcast's highlights, as well as some new games such as Space Dungeon by Taito, and Tornado and Disco No. 1 by Data East!
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It's boulder hunting season on the History of Video Games podcast this week, with the titular Pete going at it on the Odyssey 2! That's not all though, we also talk about Atari's Space Duel, Exidy's Victory, and KK International's Triple Punch this week on the show!
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Commodore is back with their all new computer, the MAX-Machine! I'm sure this will be super important and long lasting for the company! We not only check out some Max-Machine games in today's episode though, we also play some great arcade games like Dazzler by Century, Monster Zero by Nihon Game, and The Amazing Adventures of Mr. F. Lea by Pacific Novelty in today's episode!
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Wes and Ben slay some dragons in today's action packed RPG-themed episode! Will Telengard build on the old mainframe version for this commercial release, or can the newcomer Warrior of RAS: Dunzhin prove to be the better game!? We also check out Scott Adam's first graphical text adventure, the next game in the Deco Cassette series, and give you a special movie review in this exciting episode!
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Another week of 1982, another sick game! Zaxxon is here, and he's got a big missile launcher! We also talk about the first computer virus, Stern's Lost Tomb, and Valadon's Bagman in this exciting episode!
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We made it! After more than 200 hours of research over the last several months, the podcast is back and ready to go for 1982! There is no better way to start the year than with Ms. Pac-man. You all know her, you all love her, but have you heard of Treasure Island by Data East or Alpine Ski by Taito? Well we cover all three in this episode so check it out!
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It's been a long time since Ben has last talked about his music, what has he been up to all these months? You'll have to tune in to find out!
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With 1981 finally wrapped up, we take a moment to look back on all the great games of the year! Which will be our favorite?! Frogger? Donkey Kong? Galaga? You'll just have to tune in to find out!
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With another year behind us, it is time to look back and admire all the great games of 1981! Who will come out on top? Frogger? Donkey Kong? Galaga? With so many great games to choose from you'll just need to listen and find out!
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With 1981 finished we take a moment to look back on some of the greatest games of the year! Who will come out on top?! Frogger? Donkey Kong? Galaga? There's so much to choose from and to know for sure you'll just have to tune in!
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Aaargh! It's the final episode of 1981, yeh matey! But have the best games been saved for last? Well Swashbuckler by Datamost, Twerps by Sirius Software, Stampede by Activision, and Planet Defender by Vtech are sure going to try to claim that title! Join us as we find out just how high 1981 can end on!
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The boys across the pond are finally ready to unveil the latest and greatest British computer - the BBC Micro. Acorn won out over the other bids and is poised to make a load of money with the BBC beginning their series educating the public on computer literacy using the new machine. But how are the games?! That's what we aim to find out! We do just that and more on this week's episode which also features Rear Guard and Stone of Sisyphus from Adventure International, War of the Worlds by Cinematronics, and Tactician by Sega!
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Taito is BACK! The company who started it all with Space Invaders has finally made another space shooter that excels above the competition again! Join us as we talk about what makes Space Cruiser so great and listen in on our thoughts on other games like Midway's Kick, Sigma's Spiders, and Game Plan's Kaos too!
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This Volkswagon has got some pretty crazy suspension, I mean I knew they had some bounce to them, but I didn't think they could bounce up skyscrapers! Yet in this game by Alpha Denshi they do just that! In today's episode we not only cover the seminal scrolling platformer, but also Gremlin's Eliminator, Konami's Jungler, and T.I.C.'s THE HAND! Some pretty spooky stuff...
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Music this week - Mass Effect Theme (Mass Effect)
"Everyone break off and cover the side-streets!", there's a new podcast episode on the loose! This week we cover the Pac-man clone Thief by Pacific Novelty, as well as Zork II and Quest for the Rings on the Odyssey2! We also sneak in a surprise special review just for our fans!...
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Music this week - Cyborgs Difficulty 5-8 (Helldivers)
This week we are not only playing Turtles, but also Funky Fish! Which aquatic themed game will end up making waves?....We also check out Golf on the VC4000 and Tehkan's Red Clash in this week's exciting episode!
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Another week, another space shooter! However this one lets you leave the bottom of the screen and fly around in open space destroying enemies in front and behind you! We also rescue/run over drowning people in Orca's River Patrol, knock down some pins in PBA Bowling for the Intellivision, and rescue a princess in Castles of Darkness in this week's exciting episode!
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The last new console of the year is finally here, and it's Vtech's Creativision! Will this console surpass the Intellivision? Listen to find out! We also check out Wild Man Jump, Monster Panic by Epoch, and Fitter by Taito in this week's episode!
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Vroom vroom! It's time we see a game that pushes the boundaries of video game graphics again! Join us as we talk everything Turbo, but also review Strategy X by Konami, Snap Jack by Universal, and 005 by Sega - The first game to use vision cones!
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Another BANGER by Atari is here! 1981 does not disappoint, and if you were worried that's all we have today, just wait until you hear about Quality Software's Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, Taito's Frog & Spiders, and Lady Bug by Universal, all featured in todays episode!
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In today's exciting episode we check out one of the most popular, revolutionary CRPGs to ever come out. Its sequels and legacy lives on in new games being developed for it even in 2023! Wizardry-Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is finally here! Wait.....todays title is Castle Wolfenstein? Oh boy, we have a lot to talk about!
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Chop, leap, and smash your way to the Dragon's Eye in this new RPG by Epyx! The eye may be a treasure of incalculable value, but can the same be said of the parser? We also take a look at Crazy Kong, Tournament Pro Golf, and Draco by Cidelsa in today's packed episode!
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First Frogger, then Donkey Kong, and now Galaga! 1981 has certainly been an amazing year in the history of video games and we are here to explain why! Join us as we talk about the seminal game from Namco, as well as Moon Shuttle by Nichibutsu and Awful Green Things by Acornsoft in this special episode!
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2023 is long and gone, but the games are still fresh in our minds! Join the guys as they remanence about their favorite games of 2023 and discuss some interesting stats curtesy of Steam's year-end review!
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Is this the Apple II killer?! The IBM PC drops in Aug 1981 and we are soooo here for it! We check out some of the first games for the new system as well as Empire I: World Builders by Edu-Ware and Ulysses and the Golden Fleece by On-Line Systems!
Note-Ben's mic will sound a bit funny in places due to some static in the recording. We've cleaned it up as best as possible!
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Strategy simulation games are back with this new release out of the Atari Program Exchange! Can this 1981 game pull off a Hearts of Iron-esque grand campaign? We find not only this out, but also who the best developer of last year was, and check out Nintendo's Sky Skipper, Thorn EMI's Darts, and Dungeons and Dragons by Mattel!
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With the release of the new GTA trailer we had to take a look at this 1981 game about weaving through a city grid collecting money. Wait, Wes is telling me you play as the armored car and need to deliver the money to a bank?! So we're the good guys?...Eh well we will see if it is as exciting. We also take a look at Naughty Mouse, Dambusters, and Rock Climber in today's episode though, so check it out!
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The race to port Pac-Man to home consoles comes to a close with Magnavox releasing their clone before the rest of the competition! How does it stack up though? Will it get sued to the ground? We talk about this and some other great home console games like Freeway, Kaboom, and Monkeyshines in this episode with one quick arcade review as well - Flash Boy AKA the Deco Kid!
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Oh snap, we've made it! Mr. DK in the flesh has finally appeared on the history of video games, and honestly it couldn't have come at a better time. Platforming - a genre pretty unheard of in 1981, is about to explode! We also cover Crypts of Terror by Inhome Software and Space Fury by Sega/Gremlin in today's special episode!
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To you American listeners, this might not seem as important as the other recent games we've covered on the podcast, but the Epoch Cassette Vision was actually the best selling Japanese home console until Nintendo's Famicom! Join us as we take a look at the launch titles and specs for this system to find out exactly why it did so well! We also play Taito's Grand Champion, Namco's Warp & Warp, and SNK's Vanguard in today's episode!
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First we covered some amazing arcade games in Frogger and Centipede, but now it is time for the computer games to shine! Ultima is a series that defined RPGs for a generation, and Rogue birthed the term "Roguelike" that is defining the current generation. Seems pretty important!....oh also we cover Venture by Exidy as well!
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Finally a horror game just in time for Halloween! Well....I mean it has spiders I guess. The big name 1981 games don't stop with Frogger, and this week we are taking a look at one of Atari's most popular releases of the year! We also check out Caverns of Mars, Tawala's Last Redoubt, and Demon's Forge by the one and only Brian Fargo!
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Froggy takes one step at a time.
The way that he moves has no reason or rhyme.
He hops and jumps, dodges and ducks.
Cars and buses, vans and trucks!
It's time, get ready for one of the biggest games of the year. The original OG - Frogger! We also cover Mars by Artic and some games for the Elektor TV Games Computer in today's special episode!
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Hosts - Ben & Wes
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Things are about to get crazy on the podcast, with huge title after huge title about to release! Before we dive into that, Ben & Wes take a week to talk about what they've been playing and give each other a game to play.
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Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Restaurant Empire 2 - Soundstreamz Instrumental
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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 of bad around the start of his second review. Fortunately it fixes itself when he gets to the ratings section of that review, so if it bothers you try to skip ahead a few minutes! Sorry about that, the cable has been thrown in the trash and the new cable had to watch so it knows we mean business.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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I swear that's actually how it's spelled! Yes, today we cover another game from Robert Clardy, who we've previously seen in Dungeon and Wilderness Campaign. We also cover Galactic Revolution, Golden Mountain, and Hostage Rescue by SID MEIER, the real Sid Meier of Sid Meier's Civilization by Sid Meier of Sid Meier's Civilization fame.
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Cinematronics is back with a new vector graphics game so you know we HAVE to check that out! We also play Mad Alien by Data East and Both Barrels - the second game in a row by Nasir Gebelli!
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Britain's computer wave is really starting to roll in now! First with the ZX-80 earlier this year, and now with the Acorn Atom! We talk all about the Atom and also play through Bill Budge's Space Album, Phantoms Five by Sirius Software, and Computer Conflict by Strategic Simulations.
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It's a tale as old as time, but not every wizard needs to smash a snake with a rock in order to save the princess! We do this and more as we play the famous game from Sierra On-Line, along with Crown of Arthain by Micro Lab, Dog Patch on the Astrocade, and Beam Galaxian/PacPacBird on the Bandai Super Vision!
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From a huge company to a small one - Elektor isn't known very well in the US, but has been going strong in Germany for over 50 years! We take a look at their own console as well as Taito's Polaris and Space Encounters by Midway!
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Oh yes, the massive behemoth that is Activision got their relatively humble start all the way back in 1980, and it's about time we check out their first games! We also play the next two games in the Game & Watch series, Jedi Knight by Computer Simulations, and Oldorf's Revenge by Highlands Computer Services!
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I hope you guys like space games, because oh boy is this the episode for them. Not only are we shooting down aliens in Moon Cresta, but we're also doing it in Devil Zone, Quasar, and Galactic Space Wars on the Channel F! We also talk our favorite games from 2022!
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Are you ready? I don't think this one needs an introduction! Join us as we talk about one of the most popular games of all time - Space Firebird!...Oh and Pac-Man I guess too....
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We are back! A new year - a new computer! But this time it's one of the most important computers since the holy trinity - Commodore's VIC-20, the sequel to the PET! We also check out World War III by Crystalware, Night Driver, and Golf for the Atari 2600!
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Many of the original developers behind Namco's hit game Galaxian are back with a new title running on the same hardware. Will it live up to the Galaxian legacy?! We also check in with the Microvision, Zaccaria's Sea Battle, and Warp-1 from Sun Electronics and Taito!
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From one amazing game to the next! This week we finally take a look at one of the most anticipated games of the year - Atari's Missile Command! We also rate Universal's Cheeky Mouse, Sega's Tranquilizer Gun, and Tora Tora from Taiyo!
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The most important text adventure of the year is finally here! Why is it important you ask? Well not only does it have amazing graphics (in a text adventure?!), but it also sold some ~80,000 units during its time, making Mystery House one of the best selling text adventures of all time! We also check out Sega/Gremlin's Carnival arcade game, and the 2nd interactive fiction from Adventure International in today's packed episode!
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, but gets who's back to try and ruin all the fun?! That's right, it's aliens! Join us as we talk the history of Gremlin and then dive into some really wacky Japanese arcade titles including Kaitei Takara Sagashi, Dora-Chan, and Megatack!
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"Lucky! Lucky! Lucky!", time to review the first game to come out with digitized speech! We also check out two amazing Intellivision releases as well as Automated Simulation's Rescue at Rigel!
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Oh yes, we've finally made it to Super Smash Bros!.....actually not quite, as Mr. Game & Watch has had a pretty long and colorful history before being introduced to our generation on the GameCube! We also cover Adventure on the Atari 2600, the inspiration behind Superman, one of our favorite games from last year!
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Ok, so hear me out. This it Taito's idea, I'm just doing what they tell me to do...which is to play some pretty cool games involving the popular manga - Lupin the Third! We also check out Raise the Devil Pinball, Atari Soccer, and Tomahawk 777 by Data East in this week's episode!
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April 1980 has finally arrived, and with it sooooo many amazing games we had to bring back our good friend Chris to help us tackle them all! From Cinematronic's Ripoff, to Crazy Balloon, No Man's Land, Extra Bases, Atari's Warlords, and Monti Carlo, we rate and review 6 games this week!! And they were actually all pretty darn good!
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If you thought Space Invaders would be the first system seller....you're right! But did you know an Oregon-Trail game was made based off camels instead of horses? Or that John murdered Sally in the Living room at 6pm? All of these questions get answered and more in this week's episode, as we tackle Inspector Clew-So, Camel Adventure, Wizard, and Mad Hatter Software's "Quest" among others!
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It's finally time to live the Samurai dream of hacking and slashing in the arcades! With a fluid and robust combat system, Sega's game is something both Ben and Wes couldn't resist reviewing! They also check out Doom Castle and Sorcerer's Challenge, as well as many smaller mentions!
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Everyone knows we can shoot down aliens in the arcade, but can we do some puzzle solving as well? Or bridge building maybe? Taito's Steel Worker might just be the game to break open some new genres! We also review Balloon Bomber, Alien Invaders Plus, and Coleco's Head 2 Head Soccer/Hockey!
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Games with new technologies are what we live for on the podcast! But will this first iteration actually be good?! Join us as we review Robert Lafore's 6 Micro Stories, Broderbund's Galactic Trader, The Human Adventure, and much more!
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One of our favorites from last year is back with more adventures! But is more always better?! We also check back in with the Bandai SuperVision and review some Apple II and TRS-80 games!
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The most promising piece of hardware since the Bally Astrocade finally comes out, and with it a bunch of new launch titles including NBA Basketball, NFL Football, and MLB Baseball! We also check out Namco's Navarone and Mint's Black Beetles!
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Disaster strikes!...mainly in Ben's big toe....But it's not enough to cancel an episode! The show must go on, and Ben and Wes have some stories and checking in to do while we're at it!
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Can the best game of 1979 already be beaten so quickly?! Universal's Cosmic Alien is putting up a good argument in this week's episode! We also cover Dogfight by Microlab and FS1 Flight Simulator by SubLogic, the precursor to the Microsoft Flight Sim games!
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A new year has finally come, and what a game to start! Teknon Kougyou's Dracula Hunter is a true gem of a game, known only to few! We also check out Computer Bismark and the latest games from this month's Cursor Magazine! Join us in celebrating the new year!
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It's awards season again! What will be our favorite game?! What was be the biggest disappointment?! Join us in this fun and laid back remembrance of 1979 before we head into the glorious new decade!
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The end is nigh! At least the end of '79! Join us one last time as we take a look at what was quite possibly the first FPS RPG video game, and also what was the first graphical text adventure in this week's episode!
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The last new console of the year has finally arrived! Feels a little....late? Bandai throws their hat in the ring with this one, but can it match the power of the 2600? We also review Tomy's Pro Tennis, Sega's Car Hunt, TDS & Mints' Cosmo, and Broderbund's Galactic Empire!
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Color graphics? Good sounds? Fast gameplay? On a computer?!?!?!?! The Atari 8-bit family is living up to the Atari name in every way we hoped for! We talk Basketball and Outlaw/Hotwitzer for the system, as well as review Invader's Revenge and Pyramid 2000 in this week's episode!
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We did Asteroids, now it's time for some monkeying around! Join us as we chat about HP computers, TI-99 and Microvision games, Safari Rally, and of course - Nintendo's Monkey Madness!
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Oh yes, we are finally doing THE Asteroids game from Atari! Probably the biggest release before 1980, join us as we smash some rocks into smaller rocks, and then into even more smaller rocks! We also talk about the history of Vectorbeam and cover Dungeon from Cursor Magazine.
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Another week, another brand new machine! From the folks who brought us the MP-1000 last year, APF now continues their work to create a whole new computer! Sort of...we also cover Tailgunner by Vectorbeam, Heiankyo Alien by Denki Onyko, and Space Launcher by Nintendo!
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We've covered a lot of computers on this podcast, but I think we finally found one that could topple the holy trinity! Atari's 8-bit home computers have tons of features we've been waiting for - great sound, great graphics, and first party games from the arguably the best game developer in the business! Join us as we review Star Raiders for the new system, as well as Fire One, Cosmic Guerilla, and Monaco GP from the arcades!
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The first cartridge-based handheld is here at last! We're ready to hop into Pokemon Red and Blue, but it seems this handheld only has Breakout and Bowling carts?! Well I guess that makes sense lol. We also cover Cutie Q, Lunar Rescue, and Super Speed Race from the arcades!
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Finally a new console! It's Mattel's turn to throw their hat in the ring, and go up against the Astrocade, 2600, and Odyssey 2. They may have arrived late to the party, but they brought all the snacks!..............We also go over Space Beam by Irem and Datestones of Ryn by Automated Simulations!
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The Plato network returns with Avatar; one of it's biggest games ever made! It also returns with some weird medical/doctor rpg game Ben plays.....I still don't know what's going on with that one! We also take a look at Star Force by Astar and Westward-1847 from Softside!
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A new computer hits the scene, except this time it's equipped with a 16 bit microprocessor! Does that mean the games are 16x as good?! Listen to find out! We also check out the arcade games Sundance and Rolling Crash, and play the second adventure in the Eamon series!
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It's a fight to the death! Warrior is all the things we love about vector graphics games, and as a bonus it's weirdly light-sabery?! We also talk about Space Guerilla, Adventure 7, and Straight Flush.....I'm not making that last name up I swear...
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So do you guys know that dude who made Donkey Kong, Mario, Zelda, Star Fox, and so many more?! He's finally appeared in the history of video games, and we cannot wait to check out his first game - Sheriff! We also play a bunch of games from the Odyssey 2 to close out it's game lineup of 1979!
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The time has come for the biggest video game of the year! Join us as we talk about the iconic game from Namco and discuss just how good this game is for 1979. We also review Taito's Space Chaser and Data East's Astro Fighter.
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Help us celebrate Ben's birthday by learning about the wonderful world of Eamon; A text-based RPG that is actually more RPG than text! We also check out a load of other computer games and decide who the best developer has been over the course of the last year in the history of videogames!
FYI - Wes gave Eamon a relevance of 8/10 but forgot to say the score on the recording...
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a pile of pixels on the 2600! Join us as we review the 1978 Superman movie and then play the video game that it inspired! We also review Taito's Space Invaders Part II and Programma's Super Dungeon! This is a fun one!
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Well I hope you guys are down for some more Space Invader talk! You might be thinking "ah - the 2600 version of Space Invaders is here", but no it's actually the Bally Astrocade version we are reviewing today! We also check out Bally Pin, a creative computing survey, and a bunch of honorable mentions focusing around music and sound effects in the computer games of 1979!
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Could this be the best computer to come out since the holy trinity?! It is made by Exidy, who's arcade games have always been fantastic! Listen to find out! Also in the greatest coincidence ever, we talk about some Olympic winter sports games, a game called Hippodrome, and an awesome trading game called Taipan!
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We're back with another extra long episode featuring at least two games that could be Game Award contenders! Temple of Apshai and The Count! Known as one of the best early RPGs of its era, and arguably Scott Adams's best text adventure respectively! We also check out a Space Invaders game from Nintendo, and another Japanese tree chopping game?! What's going on with that?!
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Atari has finally taken the beloved computer game and put it in arcades, but will it do as well as it's PC counterparts?! We also review Galaxy Wars, Airmail Pilot, and Lifeboat, and talk about our favorite game of 2021!
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The Dungeon of Death...ominous...but exciting! Wes & Ben check out this RPG on the Commodore Pet, learning its secrets and surprises along the way! They also rate the RPG 'Quest', Apple Bowl, and some Odyssey 2 games!
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Isn't is wonderful when a game decides to do away with the norms? The space games, the breakout games, the shooting games - gone just to create something truly unique! Like a game about chopping down trees!!!?....Join us as we talk Yosaku, Field Goal, Solar War, and Deep Scan!
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Oh yes - Journey (Softape), Brand-X, Spider Mountain Adventure, Haunted House (Radio Shack), Microsoft Adventure, and so many other games to go through..how will we do it?! Well at least RPGs are interesting unlike that other game Wes rated.....
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Can you believe we made it this far?! Join us as we celebrate, remember some old times, and play Atari's Baseball, and Robert Clardy's Wilderness Campaign!
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Oh yes; the company behind the very first second-generation console gets bought out - what does this mean for the Channel F?! We also go through a bunch of games including Bomb Bee by Namco and Lucky Puck Ice Hockey by Bambino!
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Atari keeps it coming with another big game - Subs! We also check out a few text-based RPGs and some prototypes by Model Racing!
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So you know Atari's Basketball on the 2600? Ben's favorite game of all of 1978?! Well now it's on an arcade machine.....and it's prettttttttty good! But that's not all, we also check out Scott Adam's third adventure, Super Shot from Model Racing, and Ack Ack by Programma! Be sure to check out one of the most stacked episodes all year!
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Strap in for one of the wildest company overviews we've ever come across - the ITT company! And you know, stick around to hear all about some computer games that came out in 1979 too, such as Burial Ground Adventure and Space Warp!
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The Odyssey 2 is back with a bunch of weird games! But first Exidy has a special surprise for Wes -> Side Trak! What could be better than the Head On style of game play mixed with a train simulator?!
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This week we're covering Pac Man! Oh no wait, that's next year......So if that wasn't the first than?.....Oh right - Gremlin's Head On! We also talk 4 Player Bowling by Midway and 1979's Plug N' Play games.
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We are back with one of the original OGs in early console video gaming - the Atari 2600! Join us as we talk about Mini Golf, Bowling, Canyon Bomber, and Football for the console, all released in March of '79! We also go back and have fun looking around some of our scores from the earliest days of the podcast!
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If you thought Speed Freak was cool, just imagine how good a game like that would be if it was Star Wars Themed! Actually there's no need to imagine, it's here already! Join us as we talk about Starhawk, James Dean's Mines, and some VC 4000 carts.
Correction - In the intro we talk about computer magazines. There's so many now, that even in prepping for the episode I missed one! Dr. Dobbs Journal - a variety type magazine.
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The first game of the year contender is here already in early '79! Join us as we review Vectorbeam's Speed Freak, as well as Long Beach and Jupiter Express!
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That's right! Red dots are a thing of the past and handhelds are moving up in the world! We also check out Attack Force, Space Fighter Mark II, and the Fortran language!
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Scott Adams is back! Also he brought a friend....Join us as we talk through two text-based RPGs by some of the original legends as well as Sega's Space Attack and the Wang 2200 computer!
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In the second episode of '79 we already have our first truly great game! Video Pinball?! Listen to hear why! We also cover Exidy's Ripcord, Around the Horn, and Air Raid! We've also been updating the website, so go check out that too!
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1979 is here! We start it off by going through some things we missed in 78 followed by a Sega/Gremlin game that we actually had information for. It truly is a new era!
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1978 was so big and important that it didn't feel right trying to squeeze in the game awards as a special topic like usual - so we expanded the awards and made them their own show! We hope you guys enjoy this very special year in review as we discuss the very best (and worst!) of what 1978 had to offer!
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At last we come to an end. Join us as we wrap up 1978 by talking about another new 2nd Gen console, Exidy's Star Fire, and Take the Money and Run on the Odyssey 2!
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This is a big one! As 1978 comes to a close, so many of the best games of the year are rounding it out! This episode we focus on 3 really big games - Basketball for the Atari 2600, Dungeon Campaign, and Adventureland!!
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Can you guess this week's transition music? The theme is 'Games from 1995'
Ben's away this week, so Wes has filled in to discuss some upcoming games recently announced at E3!
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We begin wrapping up the year by looking at one of the most anticipated consoles of 1978 - the Odyssey 2! The original OG Magnavox is back, this time with a 2nd generation console. Will it live up the the original Odyssey's quality or end up a cheap knock off like the Odyssey 300?!!?
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With the year winding down, Wes and Ben go crazy looking at as many games as they possibly can! Sit back and relax as they discuss AMOA shows, Doomsday, Four Games by Peter Trefonas, and many many.......many....many more.
P.S. Do you have information on Castling? Email us!
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That's right, the stand out computer of 1977 is back with some crazy games! We also check out the North Star Horizon, Coleco's Electronic Quarterback, and finish up some Atari 2600 and Fairchild Channel F games!
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Another 2nd gen console is upon us!...What's that? You've never heard of it? I'm sure it's really great though........anyway we also check out Frogs by Gremlin, Gypsy Juggler by Meadows, and Orbit by Atari!
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2 YEARS OF PODCASTING! Can you believe it?! Join us as we celebrate by bringing on our good friend Chris, while reviewing a brand new 2nd Generation Console!
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Oh man, this is a fun one! Ben and Wes force each other to play any game they want! We also rate Meadows Game's Dead Eye and Phasor Zap from Programma International.
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This week Ben and Wes talk about the Compucolor II computer and review Gee Bee by Namco, Atari's Football, Mattel's Football, and Sub Chase!
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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.
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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 -
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 technologies Ben has learned in doing the podcast!
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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.
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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 -
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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78 is here, but where are the good games?! Join us as we discover some letdowns but also some surprises!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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/
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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...
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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.
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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!
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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 1.5/10
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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In this action packed episode we cover Car Polo by Exidy, DND, Dataman and Atari's Video Pinball console (C-380)!
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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!!!!
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Today we look at one of the "Big 3" computers of 1977, as well as some more games for the Fairchild Channel F!
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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?!?!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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The biggest computer game of the year is here at last! Will Colossal Cave Adventure live up to the hype or push Wes over the edge?!
PS - I forgot to actually say the name of the Mac Oglesby Game. It's called Watchman, srry bout that! - Ben
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In this episode we cover the amazing Mattel Auto Race Handheld digital game, as while as the Adversary Model 370 console and Empire IV Plato game!
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Today's episode features so many great games, we had to call in backup. Join Wes, Ben and special guest Chris in an Atari filed episode as they talk Flyball, Cannonball, and Cops N' Robbers as well as Knights in Armor and Cobra Gunship from none other than Meadows Games!
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Finally, the next big game from Atari is here! Join us as we talk Altair 8800, Tank 8, Speed Race Twin and Breakout in this episode.
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Today's a bit of a special episode full of laughs and great games! We cover Apple's early history, some consoles including the Odyssey 300, and the arcade games Hit Me and Death Race.
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We made it to our 25th episode! Can you believe it?! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite games, as well as Sea Wolf and the amazing rainbow Super Pong Console! Thank you to everyone who has listened along, here's to another 25!
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In this episode we check out the sequel to Ben's beloved Drop Zone 4 by Meadows Games. Will it live up to its predecessor?! We also run through a bunch of honorable mentions, talk about the AY-3-8500 chip in detail and review Interceptor by Taito.
Note/Retcon - Interceptor definitely uses a projector for the clouds and has some electromechanical sound effects making it a video/electromechanical hybrid game - The first of its kind we've really taken a look at.
Ben's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57czphk5J-U
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The chip that defined an entire generation of consoles is here at last! General Instrument's AY-3-8500 chip changed the history of video gaming and put relatively expensive game machines inside the average person's home and price range. We also talk about how freakin' good Atari's Stunt Cycle is in this episode!
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1976 is here! We start off swingin' with some great games including Panther, Demolition Derby and Ace!
PS - Sorry about any audio hiccups. It gets fixed in the second half. - Ben
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This week we take a look at the last few games that came out in 1975, including Maneater and the Phillips Tele-Spiel home console!
PS - Sorry about any audio hiccups. My mic stand broke and I had to hold the mic to my face (left hand this time) without the pop filter. Will be fixed next episode! Also I was in a lot of physical pain recording this haha - Ben
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If you thought the last two episodes were innovative, just you wait! This week the very first RPG is released, as well as a few pong consoles...
CRPG Addict blog - http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/
PS - Sorry about any audio hiccups. My mic stand broke and I had to hold the mic to my face without the pop filter. Will be fixed in future episodes! - Ben
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Dungeon crawler last week, now this!? The end of 1975 is approaching and with its holiday season, so many great games are coming out!
Ahoy video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHQ4WCU1WQc&t=3205s
PS - Sorry about any audio hiccups. My mic stand broke and I had to hold the mic to my face without the pop filter. Will be fixed in future episodes! - Ben
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Probably my most anticipated game of 1975 gets released this week - Pedit5, and oh boy does it live up to the hype! Also, sharks and horses - what do they have in common?
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Today we talk about one of the most important games to comes out in 1975 - Western Gun! We also talk PMC Electronics, Atari, and the Magnavox's latest console release!
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Woah, did Chicago Coin really make an original game? Find out and learn more about an Atari prototype called Crossfire as well as Meadows Games' next hit!
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In this episode we cover a bunch of racing games that all come out around the same time in 1975. Some have 8 player support, some have A.I. and some make Wes feel like he's a terrible driver!
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Welcome home old friend! Our favorite console from 1972 is back three years later slimmer and faster then ever. We also talk about our favorite games of 1974 and some other assorted early 75' titles.
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The end of an era! Our last 1974 episode. Join us as we talk consoles and take a look back at some of our favorite and least favorite games from the podcast so far!
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What a turnaround! This episode is absolutely packed with amazing games that were all released in the Fall of 1974. Grab some popcorn and break out the retro.
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This is a bit of a different one, as we get to a drought of good games here in the middle of 1974. We take the time to trash a couple of bad games and then run through over 20 honorable mentions! (The most notable game in this episode is probably Gran Trak 20 from Atari)
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Special Topic Resource - http://allincolorforaquarter.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ultimate-so-far-history-of-exidy_24.html
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Oh boy this one might be a little bit of a controversial, but just enjoy the ride and experience some great games with us on this episode! Except for one, you know who you are!
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1974 is here and it starts with some great games! Join us as we review Star Trader, Wipe Out, Basketball, and Rebound as well as talk about how Ben creates the timeline.
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In this episode we say goodbye to the Odyssey and talk about the final games and consoles released in 1973!
Special Links - W.I.N. Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnwyInhr5Hw
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In this episode we review more Pong clones, as well as many computer games of 1973! All 101 of them actually....
Special Links - Hipolito Pichardo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrjxd5mpOA&list=PLAzAg2hsIh-qmKbVjb84grtgKA7jcOt7m&index=85
Conway's Game of Life - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life
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It's finally here! The game most people think of as the first video game is actually here in episode 6 - Pong! We review it, as well as the early history of Atari and quite a few of pong's ripoffs. Boy there are a lot of them....
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In this episode we review all of the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey games that were sold separately. Light guns included!
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We talk about the very first home console this week and go through it's launch lineup of 12 great games!
PS. The next video game consoles came out in 74', not 75'. If you heard us say 75', you're wrong and have no proof to back that up.
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In our final episode on the early history of video games, we come across so many great games, we have to rate 5 of them! And they're good!
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We cover nearly a decade of games in this podcast, from 1959-1968 and talk about some of the events outside of gaming that were taking place during these releases!
Also Ben nearly loses it over Hamurabi.....
Mouse in the Maze link - https://www.wizforest.com/tech/tx-0/#MOUSE Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
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We play the very first video game and continue all the way through 1958 in this episode!
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