Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby: Recent Episodes
Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta
Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!
Tyler and Mike go over the second part of their History of Doom! They also take a small tangent on video game censorship and banned games in different countries. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about three separate cases of games in Early Access—Baldur's Gate 3, Godus, and Earth: Year 2066. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode! They discuss listener mail regarding Diablo, cheese, and ChoroQ. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talks about four influential Game Boy games that succeeded despite limitations. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Diablo II and it's DLC Lord of Destruction. They go through it's plot, development, and Mike takes off his nostalgia goggles to talk about gameplay. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are on vacation. Enjoy this rerelease of their first foray into id Software's beginnings, shareware, and what devices play doom (hint...everything). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Diablo from 1996 or 1997 depending on which article you believe. They discuss David Brevik, Condor, and how the game was originally turn-based, but was later pivoted to real-time, cementing it's spot as the major influence on action RPGs since. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler starts a multipart series on the history of handhelds. Mike and Tyler talk about what made the GameBoy unique for its time. They then briefly discuss the opposite case with the Virtual Boy. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the famous compilation cartridges that came with the Nintendo Entertainment System! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are in person and discuss pay to win with three examples—Dungeon Keeper (2014), Star Wars Battlefront II, and the Spider-Man Webslingers Ride. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler had some life stuff come up this week, so enjoy this old episode on notable PSP games! If we missed your favorite game, email us at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com or go to codexpodcast.net. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss Alex Kidd in Miracle World. Mike has opinions about the gameplay and they discuss how Alex Kidd played a minor role as Sega's mascot before Sonic the Hedgehog. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener mail and explain the power of AM radio signals at night. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history of the PSP! They talk about Sony's weird marketing choices, homebrew, and what PSP models were the best. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Star Fox Adventures. They discuss how it started as Dinosaur Planet and how Rare took Star Fox and made it into a Zelda-esque game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike does an episode on Star Fox (1993) and Star Fox 64 WHILE Tyler plays Star Fox 64. Who will finish first? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are sick. Please enjoy this rerelease as they go over some Nintendo DS games they missed (thanks Matt in Japan). Then they start the first part of their history of the PSP! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk their FPS tier list, Mike makes some corrections, and they discuss TV/Movies as video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike make tier list of the top twenty first person shooter games according to their metascore on Metacritic. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over games on the Nintendo DS! If we left something out, email us at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Army Men: Sarge's Heroes. Mike talks his Army Men nostalgia, the game, and what ended up killing Army Men as a franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the first Marathon game in 1994. They discuss the story and the game's legacy among first person shooters. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. They dive into the gameplay and discuss the Nemesis System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener mail. They talk Tron, Commander Keen turning 35, and Mike reads an email that makes him so giddy he could hardly contain himself. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler ask the question "How did we get Battle Royale as a genre?" They go into the different influences and talk about three games that show the genre's roots. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of the Nintendo DS. They also go over some of the Wii U games they missed thanks to Matt and Eric! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler take a moment to talk about the influence the Legend of Zelda series has had on video games as a whole. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Gearbox before Borderlands. They discuss Gearbox's work on the Half-Life Expansions, 007 Nightfire's PC port, and Halo: Combat Evolved's PC port. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Swordquest. The Atari 2600 game series that was also a contest for real life treasure! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and Discord messages! They talk about Metal Gear Solid and the Muppets! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are on vacation!
Enjoy this previous episode on Wii U games! Mostly how some of these are amazing but only available on Wii U and that is a travesty! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Champions of Norrath. This action RPG from the PS2 is a nostalgic gem. Mike played it and talks about his experience. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is sick so there is no new episode this week. Please enjoy this talk about the history of the Wii U! This includes development, launch, spec talk, and why they think this console is so underrated! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about games they played in 2025—slowly counting down until they each pick a game of the year. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue to talk about the history of the Wii including sales figures and lawsuits. They also go through the Wii games they remember most and talk about the fun memories they had with the console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
The title says it all. Mike got obsessed with the point and click adventure game for Muppet Treasure Island from 1996. So now we're here. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike read listener email and discord messages! They discuss VR, the 3DS, and a AAA Oregon Trail. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the hidden gem, Donkey Kong 1994. DK 1994 took the formula of arcade Donkey Kong and flipped it on its head! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the Minnesota Education Computer Consortium (MECC) and the game that helped launch them to the top, the Oregon Trail! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are on Thanksgiving break. Please enjoy this rerelease!
In part one Tyler and Mike talk about the Wii, what it meant for gaming, how Nintendo created a new market for themselves, the Wii Remote, and the Wii's online services. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler talk about the legacy of the Xbox 360 as it turns twenty years old on November 22nd! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener mail! Mike is reminded of a game from his past. Tyler gets to talk about Final Fantasy AND Apple Arcade. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler watch the 2025 movie Until Dawn! They provide commentary you can listen to while you watch the movie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their foray into the Donkey Kong universe with Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3. Tyler gets into some big ideas about how these two games had an effect on Nintendo as a whole. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss Until Dawn. They go into the development and legacy of the playable horror movie...NO SPOILERS. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start spooky season by talking about the 1988 arcade game Splatterhouse. The game did a lot for an arcade game in the late 1980s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike read listener mail and talk Mass Effect spoilers. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the history of the first Donkey Kong and the commercial failure that prompted it. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is having all sorts of technical issues next week. We'll be back next week.
Until then, please enjoy this remaster where Tyler and Mike talk about the Yellow Light of Death and some Playstation 3 exclusive games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the last two chapters of Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They go over the legacy and production of GTA IV. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Life happened this week. Please enjoy this remaster as Tyler and Mike go through the history of the PlayStation 3. They talk about weird controllers, OtherOS, and PlayStation Network. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the aftermath of the Hot Coffee scandal in their eighth episode of their book club series about Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finally get answers about erosion control! They also discuss more slang terms and fun uses for the Xbox Kinect. If you'd like to send us questions, you can do so at codexpodcast.net or email codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about some of the best exclusives for the Xbox 360! So many Halos! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of the Xbox 360! Plenty of talk about the notorious Red Ring of Death and how Xbox Live changed everything. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike make it to the Hot Coffee scandal in their seventh episode of their book club series about Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the development and rating process of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in their sixth part of their book club about Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
This is the final week of Mike and Tyler's summer vacation. We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.
Tyler and Mike talk about the Sega Game Gear and some other random handheld systems that came out in the early '90s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are officially taking a mini-summer vacation!
For now, enjoy this episode where they go through a lot of games for the GameBoy Advance! Not all of them -- there's so many! Tyler and Mike both go through their personal favorite games as well as other well-known and critically acclaimed titles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is continuing his vacation so please enjoy this remastered episode!
Mike and Tyler, with help from Matt in Japan, go through some GameCube games they can't believe they missed last episode! They also dive into the history of the Game Boy Advance! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club series on Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They discuss chapters fifteen and sixteen. At the release of GTA: Vice City, crunch time begins to hinder the team at Rockstar Games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club series on Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They discuss chapters thirteen and fourteen. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler, with help from Matt in Japan, go through some GameCube games they can't believe they missed last episode! They also dive into the history of the Game Boy Advance! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler try a new format with their Codex Op-ed. This time from Mike, where he discusses his opinion that you should not buy new consoles at launch. They then go back and forth and talk this one out. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start their book club series on Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They discuss chapters nine through twelve. They discuss the development and launch of GTA III. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
We're taking Memorial Day weekend off. Please enjoy this rerelease of episode 36. Tyler and Mike go through some of the standout games that came out for the Nintendo GameCube! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start their book club series on Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They discuss chapters five through eight. Right around the time GTA: London 1969 releases and just before the release of GTA2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener mail and answer questions! Tyler also discusses his secret back tattoo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are once again joined by Ryan Janes, author of the new book The Best Competitive Multiplayer Games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike finished Metal Gear Solid and now can't stop talking about it. So Tyler and Mike spend today talking about the Metal Gear Solid series. Specifically the games Metal Gear Solid, MGS 2: Sons of Liberty, MGS 3: Snake Eater, MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots, MMGS: Peace Walker, MGS V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start their book club series on Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner. They discuss the first four chapters. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
We'll be back next week to start Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto. For now enjoy this rerelease of episode 35!
Tyler and Mike talk about the history of the GameCube! They go through development, talk about the hardware specifications, and some of the unique features! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are back to finish up the history of the original Xbox! They discuss Halo, Xbox Live, and some of their favorite games for the system. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and messages! They discuss their video game megazord, glitches, history, and play a new game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their Minecraft history using The World of Minecraft: A Visual History of the Global Phenomenon as their source. They discuss Minecraft Pocket Edition, The Nether, The End, and much more! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start talking about Minecraft! They go over the early history using The World of Minecraft: A Visual History of the Global Phenomenon as their source. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about GTA: Chinatown Wars. An interesting case of a good game that wasn't ahead of its time, but came out a little too late. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is sick. Enjoy this episode where Mike and Tyler do their first part on the history of the Xbox. They talk about what made Microsoft want to enter the home console market, the Duke, and the games that launched with the system. There will be no episode next week on Monday, December 24th, but they'll be back with part two on the 31st. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and Discord messages! The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about videogame homebrew and modding! The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about 2001's Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. They discuss how this D&D game was built for console players after the success of the Baldur's Gate CRPGs. Mike also tries something new with the plot. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the first God of War game from 2005. They go into the lore, the development, and how the game really pioneered cinematic experiences in Sony games. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are out this week. Enjoy this rerelease where they go over the top ten best selling Sega Dreamcast games. The source for this episode can be found here. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author Matthew S. Smith! Matthew just wrote a book on EverQuest for Boss Fight Books. We talk EverQuest, MMORPGs, and the economy of MMORPGs. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about various video game slang and terminology. They talk about the origins and why it's so hard to narrow some of these down. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler kick off 2025 by going over the top 5 games they've each played in 2024 and games they look forward to in 2025. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are still on vacation until 2025! Enjoy this remaster where Tyler and Mike talk about the top ten best selling (well shipped) PlayStation 2 games. They also discuss some of their own personal honorable mentions. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are taking the holidays off. Thank you so much for listening and we'll see you in 2025!
Tyler and Mike finish the book! In the last chapter they talk about the end of Sega manufacturing hardware, the American release of the PlayStation 2, and the video game slump in Japan that happened in 1998-1999. Our primary source is the book "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler catch up on listener emails and Discord questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finish their boss tier list of Metal Gear Solid 3 and 4! They go over the bosses both based on aesthetics and the gameplay of the boss battles themselves. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are taking a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Please enjoy this remastered episode of episode 29! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author Jesper Juul to discuss his new book Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer. They discuss the history of the Commodore 64, BASIC programming, and the C64's impact on gaming as a whole.
Mike and Tyler continue their series on Kirby with Kirby & the Amazing Mirror for GameBoy Advance. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler make a tier list of the bosses in Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the history and gameplay of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Slender: The Eight Pages for Halloween! Stay tuned for the video of us playing Slender on YouTube later this week. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler answer listener e-mail and Discord questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler each brought a list of five of their favorite racing games from their childhoods. They are going head to head to see who has the best list. Vote on our Discord! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue part four of their Kirby series. They talk about Kirby Super Star for the SNES and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for the N64. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike have to take a week off. Please enjoy this remaster of the top 10 Sega Saturn games.
Tyler and Mike give their thoughts on the 1995 Mortal Kombat Movie and read listener mail! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike have their 300th episode! They did a movie commentary of 1995's Mortal Kombat. So many catch phrases from game, so much feathered hair, and so many kicks await! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their discussion of Kirby games. They talk Kirby's Dream Course and Kirby's Dream Land 3! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their series on Kirby! They discuss Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Dream Land 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
No new episode this week. Mike was out of town. Please enjoy this remaster where Mike and Tyler go through the top ten best selling PlayStation games of all time!
Mike and Tyler begin discussing the history of Kirby! They discuss Kirby's Dream Land and Kirby's Adventure. They also play twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go off book and decide to spend more time with the 32-bit and 64-bit consoles. Starting with the top 10 best selling N64 games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
With the official shutdown of the Xbox 360 store, Tyler and Mike decided to take an episode to talk about the Xbox 360 (again). They discuss the hardware, games, and features of Xbox Live that made the Xbox 360 kickstart online gaming as we know it today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the 1994 fighting game Shaq Fu! They discuss Mike's experience playing the game and the reception of the game at launch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are out on vacation! Enjoy this rerelease of episode 25! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are joined by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi author of Star Trek Video Games: An Unofficial Guide to the Final Frontier. They discuss all things Star Trek video games and Mat's process behind the book. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler tier list the "worst" games not on their gameplay, but their development history and cultural significance. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode! They discuss video games, Titanic, and play twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Lego games in the year 1999! They cover Lego Friends, Lego Rock Raiders, and Lego Racers. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about now defunct game retailers. They discuss Babbages, Software Etc., FuncoLand, and more! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the history of the Unreal Engine. They also discuss the history of game engines in general. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is out sick. Please enjoy this episode where Tyler and Mike talk about the 1996 Electronic Entertainment Expo! The source for this episode is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener email and Discord questions! They discuss Apple in gaming, play a fun new game, and so much more. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the Lego games of 1998. That includes Lego Loco, Lego Chess, and Lego Creator. They also delve into the world of PC emulation. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Persona 3! They cover the breakthrough of the Social Link system as well and the best way to play today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the first two Lego games—Lego Fun to Build for the Sega Pico and Lego Island for Windows. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is out of town this week. Enjoy this remastered episode where Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the 32-bit consoles.
Tyler and Mike have a mailbag episode! They discuss TV and movies to games, Final Fantasy XIV, and how Mike is not a real gamer. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are out this week so enjoy this Codex Remastered of episode 22! In part two of A Post 16-Bit World, Tyler and Mike talk about the events leading up to the 1995 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author Ryan Janes to talk about his new book The Most Relaxing Games. Follow Ryan on Twitter and Instagram. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler revisit Super Mario Kart, totally intentionally of course. They go through the gameplay and development inspiration behind the game. As well as the lasting legacy of cart racing games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Persona 2: Eternal Punishment! They go into the plot of the game as well as confusion around its release and rereleases. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and Discord posts! They talk a lot about movies, TV, and their relationship to video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined once again by author and podcaster Alyse Knorr! They discuss Goldeneye 007 for Nintendo 64. Check out Alyse Knorr's book Goldeneye 007 on Bossfight Books!
Mike and Tyler dive into the urban legend Polybius. Mike says "in the weeds" so much this episode and that's where they are! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have funny comedian and streamer Lisa Wallen on the podcast to convince Mike and Tyler they need to play more soulslike games. Follow Lisa on Twitch or Instagram @wisallalen! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their series on Persona and discuss the second installment of the franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is out this week. We are revisiting episode 21 where Tyler and Mike talk about the next generation after 16-bit consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode. They talk Super Bowl Video Game teams and video game crushes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the 1995 classic PlayStation game Twisted Metal. We go over the gameplay and origins of the game from infamous LA Traffic. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are together in the same room! They have a Codex Discussion episode on storytelling in video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike start a series on the Persona games! They talk about the origins of the series as a spinoff and the localization issues with the first game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler do a book review! They talk about the book From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror by Alexander Chatziioannou. The go through each section fo the book and talk about a game they have played. They also discuss what they've been playin'! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler present their games of the year. They also go over some honorable mentions, and other categories. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler do a tier list of video game cartridges based on aesthetics. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the 2D sidescrolling game Hook based on the 1991 movie of the same name. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mail bag episode! They read listener mail and talk about the top 5 games they want to play in 2024 and discuss video game linearity. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author of The Best Non-Violent Video Games, James Batchelor! They go through some of the games in the book and discuss why non-violent video games are an important part of the industry. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the making of Mortal Kombat, the 1993 hearing on violence in video games, and more!
Mike and Tyler talk about going to arcades in 2023. They specifically discuss the two different kinds of arcades you run into today, the ticket focused arcades like Dave & Busters, and the "barcade" style focused on classic games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk discuss Spyro the Dragon! They talk about the early development of 3D platformers and mascots in the 1990s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike goofed and Tyler and him revisit Resident Evil. Mike had a chance to play through the first game in the series and has thoughts. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk to Gaming Editor at Ars Technica and author of the Boss Fight Book Minesweeper, Kyle Orland! They discuss the origins of Minesweeper at Microsoft and the games surprising competitive scene. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by comedian Mike Cronin to talk about comic book videos games. They go through some of their favorites and in the end talk about what makes a comic book video game good. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode! They discuss their Mount Rushmore of video games, who would be the crew of their fictional starship, and more! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the history of Activision. In the final installment they go through all the actiquisitions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of Pokémon Snap for the N64. They talk about how the game holds up today and it's strange development history. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their series on Activision. They discuss the companies short time as Mediagenic and the acquisition by Bobby Kotick. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finish their series on Nintendo before video games by talking about, well, video games. They discuss the early home consoles Nintendo released in the late 1970s/early 1980s as well as the first arcade games released by Nintendo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener mail on the show! Once again they get into artificial intelligence in games and try to remember games they already covered on the show. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike start a deep dive into Activision. They go into the early days of their founding and the industry issues that created them. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler make their own list to include some of the video game protagonists they felt were forgotten last week. Mike also causes a rift in their friendship. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start their teir list of video game protagonists. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is getting married! Enjoy this rerelease of episode 19. Tyler and Mike start to talk about the 16-bit console war between Sega and Nintendo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are together in person to continue their history of Nintendo before video games. They discuss the Nintendo Laser Clay Shooting system and other mechanical games of the 1970s. Their source is The History of Nintendo: 1889-1980, from playing cards to Game & Watch, Volume 1 by Florent Gorges. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike start to talk about the 16-bit console war between Sega and Nintendo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the Super Famicom (SNES) and personnel changes at Sega. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode. They spend a lot of time on AI in gaming and list their top 5 their favorite games of all life (list subject to change). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are on their summer sabbatical. Enjoy episode 17 where they talk about about all the hardware that showed up in 1989. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler create a tier list of the Legend of Zelda games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by the author of the Boss Fight Books Super Mario Bros. 3 and GoldenEye 007 Alyse Knorr! They discuss the secrets, history, and development of Super Mario Bros 3 from Alyse's book. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their history of Nintendo before video games. They discuss the hiring of Gunpei Yokoi, Iroshi Imanishi, Masayuki Uemura, and the impact that had on Nintendo in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Their source is The History of Nintendo: 1889-1980, from playing cards to Game & Watch, Volume 1 by Florent Gorges. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss their favorite minigames. They also chat about, in their opinion, what makes a good minigame? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss three of the first fishing video games ranging from 1977-1985. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the big video games, they personally, just couldn't get into. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their history of Nintendo before video games. They discuss the beginnings of the Hiroshi Yamauchi era from 1927 to the mid 1960s. Their source is The History of Nintendo: 1889-1980, from playing cards to Game & Watch, Volume 1 by Florent Gorges. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike read listener emails! They do some revisions and new submissions to their aesthetics tier list, discuss narrative games, and Mortal Kombat Jr. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author Michael Greenhut. They discuss his new book, A Selective History of 'Bad' Video Games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler teaches Mike the history of Kingdom Hearts. They start with the origins of the series and Kingdom Hearts 1. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the history of Nintendo before video games. They start with the rise of playing cards in Japan in the 1500s all the way up until the birth of Hiroshi Yamauchi in 1927. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler now rate handhelds solely on their looks! This time they focus on handhelds in their lifetime. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler rate consoles solely on their looks! They focus only on consoles they know. Handhelds and controllers will be a separate list. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have had a busy couple weeks. Therefore they have one more Codex Remastered Episode for you. This episode Tyler and Mike talk about the various legal battles that shaped modern video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about third party games for the NES (i.e. Mega Man) and Nintendo Power Magazine! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and play a thrilling game of twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by author Michael Hart to discuss his new book Secrets of Video Game Consoles. They discuss Michael's process of writing the book as well as consoles like the Bally Astrocade. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by freelance journalist Matthew S. Smith! Matthew has written for numerous publications including The Verge, Wired, Kotaku and IGN. He also produces the YouTube channel Computer Gaming Yesterday. They discuss Multi User Dungeons (MUDs) and early western MMORPGs such as Ultima Online, Everquest, and Dark Age of Camelot. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about a forgotten game by Arkane Studios, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. They discuss it's slapstick ragdoll physics approach to combat and how you should definitely NOT play the game on Xbox 360. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the good old days when handheld counterparts of console games were different. They discuss Super Mario Land, Sonic the Hedgehog 8-bit, and Donkey Kong Land. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler read listener emails. Mike also challenges Tyler to a game of twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler played Duke Nukem Forever! They go through the timeline according to the retail edition of the game and talk about all the gossip, gameplay, and plot shenanigans. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the explosion of the NES including the man who helped start the hype train, Howard Phillips. The source for this episode is The Ultimate History of Video Games Volume 1 by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler make a tier list of mainline Mario characters (and Kirby for some reason). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss two games that were made by companies as advertising. They specifically discuss Cool Spot for the Sega Genesis and Chex Quest for PC. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler kick off the new year with a good old fashioned mailbag episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike dive into the origins of Sega. This includes the state of the coin-op entertainment at the time. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about a series near and dear to their hearts, Perfect Dark. They discuss the history and gameplay of both Perfect Dark for N64 and Perfect Dark Zero for the Xbox 360. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their tier list of first person shooter franchises. Since they're all good (hence why they're franchises) they rate off of which has the most consistently good games, and which they want to see rise again. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler make a tier list out of first person shooter franchises. Since they're all good (hence why they're franchises) they rate off of which is the most consistent, and which they want to see rise again. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike finish their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss the release of the Saturn in the US, success of the PlayStation, Nintendo gaining the most valuable commodity, and all the people that resigned or were fired in between. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike finish their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss the release of the Saturn in the US, success of the PlayStation, Nintendo gaining the most valuable commodity, and all the people that resigned or were fired in between. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk chapters 57 through 60 in their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss SoA and SoJ tensions surrounding two future projects, Nintendo going on the offensive, and a little game called Donkey Kong Country. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk chapters 52 through 56 in their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss the Senator Joseph Lieberman going after video games, but mostly Sega. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk chapters 44 through 51 in their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss the big changes happening at Sega, Nintendo, and Sony as they move into the 32-bit generation of consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the moment the Nintendo Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) broke into the United States. Our primary source is the book "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their teir list of rating console games based on the collection of games at launch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their teir list of rating console games based on the collection of games at launch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike put a twist on a listener suggestion and rank consoles by their launch games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike put a twist on a listener suggestion and rank consoles by their launch games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have another good old fashioned mailbag episode. They discuss their ideal controllers, answer some listener questions, and talk about why they've still not covered Minecraft on the podcast (yet). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have another good old fashioned mailbag episode. They discuss their ideal controllers, answer some listener questions, and talk about why they've still not covered Minecraft on the podcast (yet). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk chapters 40 through 43 in their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss Sonic 2sday and Nintendo's response. Also, there are some new console makers at play. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler talk chapters 40 through 43 in their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss Sonic 2sday and Nintendo's response. Also, there are some new console makers at play. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are out this week. Please enjoy this Codex Remastered where they talk about the Nintendo Famicom also known as the Nintendo Entertainment System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are out this week. Please enjoy this Codex Remastered where they talk about the Nintendo Famicom also known as the Nintendo Entertainment System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler take a break from their regular book club to talk about an obscure game from Mike's childhood he researched and discovered so much more. They also discuss the GTA VI leak. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler take a break from their regular book club to talk about an obscure game from Mike's childhood he researched and discovered so much more. They also discuss the GTA VI leak. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are back to their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters 35 through 39 and talk about how all of these companies are trying to open up their business partners. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are back to their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters 35 through 39 and talk about how all of these companies are trying to open up their business partners. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler do a quick mailbag segment followed by two games of twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler do a quick mailbag segment followed by two games of twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are back to their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters 30 through 34 and talk about a Nintendo BBQ, Sony moves, Sega ad pitches, and maybe the worst video game movie of all time. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler are back to their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters 26 through 29 and talk Tails, Howard Phillips, and the importance of Toys "R" Us in the '90s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Mike and Tyler make a tier list for controllers they grew up with. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler bring you another mailbag episode. We discuss final boss ideas for the Codex: History of Video Games Video Game, games for the PS2, and celebrities you want to play games with. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters 21 through 25. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss what would happen if they made a Codex: History of Video Games video game! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss what Sega did for sixteen weeks in 1991 and the unusual allies they made. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are out on vacation this week. Enjoy this rerelease of Episode 10! Tyler and Mike discuss the creation of Electronic Arts, changes at Commodore, the Atari 7800, and a little game called Night Trap. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler make a tier list for consoles of their generation. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters twelve through seventeen covering Tom Kalinske and Olaf Olafsson graciously losing to plan their next moves. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They discuss chapters five through eleven covering Tom Kalinske's first fires to extinguish for Sega of America. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the first four chapters of Console Wars by Blake J. Harris. They go into all the things Tom Kalinske did before working at Sega of America. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about backwards compatibility and announce the next book they'll be covering on the podcast! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike made a movie commentary to go along with the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler celebrate episode 200 by discussing the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film. They also read some listener email and play twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 200 is next week! This week Tyler and Mike go back to episode nine and talk about the aftermath of the arcade game crash of 1983. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike have a discussion episode this week and talk about their top 10 favorite game mechanics. Episode 200 will be out in two weeks! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the fad of pocket sized virtual pets in 1997. They talk Tamagotchi, Giga Pets, and Pokémon Pikachu. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler give their final overall thoughts on The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finish the last chapter of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They discuss the influence on cinema of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within and Uwe Boll's video game movies. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss a brief history of superhero games and video games that have been converted into movies. Topics include Superman games (most are bad) and the Super Mario Bros. movie (bad, but good)! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the fall of the video game industry in 1983. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk the last chapter of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They discuss Roger Ebert's thoughts on video games as art and making licensed games out of movies. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finish off chapter 17 in the The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent by talking about the recent optic problems with Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the first handheld games, Colecovision, and the trial between Nintendo and Universal Studios. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
On episode six Tyler and Mike talk about the golden age of coin-op games in 1981. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have another mailbag episode! They discuss branded games, retro consoles to own, the new Pokémon game, and so much more! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk more chapter 17 in the The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They discuss both EA and Activision's growth and problems. Games discussed this episode include Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, and Guitar Hero. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the beginning of chapter 17 in the The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk the origins of Electronic Arts and Activision. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have a discussion episode this week on the importance of flash games. They cover how flash game started, ended, and some of their favorite flash games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their book club of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. Chapter 16 focuses on the publishers, consolidations, and games of generation seven. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the second half of chapter 15 in The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk about Sony and Microsoft's motion controls to compete with Nintendo and who won second place of generation seven. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club series with the first half of chapter 15 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They discuss how Wii won the generation and beat out the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler take a break to do a Challenge Mode episode. These will be episodes on player created challenges in games. This episode they talk about Pokemon Nuzlocke runs. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about E3 2005 and 2006 using chapter 13 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent as their guide. They discuss Microsoft's RROD woes and how the Wii reshaped the playing field for video game consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike have another mailbag episode! Topics covered include video game hype, video game character New Year's resolutions, and PSN vs. Xbox Live. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are off for the holidays. So here is a rerelease of episode 5, with a special intro from Mike regarding a new mystery. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club series with chapter 13 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk about all of the troubles with the 360 in 2006, Wiimotes, and Sony's lackluster E3 performance. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club series with chapter 12 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They discuss Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo at E3 2005 and how Microsoft handled the launch of the Xbox 360. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss chapter 11 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This episode they talk about Microsoft's strategy for their next console. Specifically how they would fix they're relationship with Japanese gamers and third party developers. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are taking a vacation for Thanksgiving and will be back next week. Please enjoy this rerelease of Episode 4! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue in chapter 10 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. In chapter 10 they go over the numbers about who really won between the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. In chapter 9 they discuss the battle between Sony and Nintendo for handheld supremacy. They also disuss strange handhelds like the Nokia N-Gage and Tiger Electronics game.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go into the downfall and current state of arcades! They discuss chapter 8 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Silicon Knights' Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. They discuss the development, Sanity System, and how the franchise is abandoned. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about moments that scared them in video games. Keep in mind, they're scaredy-cats. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about F.E.A.R., First Encounter Assault Recon. Specifically they talk about Mike's experience playing the game and the AI NPCs. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike have another mailbag episode! Topics include Gamestop, Kirby, GTA III, Spider-Man Unlimited and Skill Based Matchmaking. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the launch of the original Xbox in chapter seven of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk about the troubles they had before launch, why they struggled to sell consoles in Japan and the launch of Xbox Live.
Tyler and Mike discuss chapter six of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This episode is all about the effect GTA III had on gaming in the early 2000s and how it affected Nintendo and Sega. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk chapters four and five of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This week they discuss the Xbox team and the excitement around E3 2001. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their book club of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This week they discuss chapter three and finish chapter four discussing the GameCube and the early development of Xbox. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss chapter two and the beginning of chapter three in The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. The talk of how Sega, for many reasons, fell after the success of the Genesis. They also discuss how Nintendo strayed far from the trends of gaming at the time. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are back to the books! They discuss The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This episode they discuss the introduction and chapter one which covers the events between the first and second volumes, and Sony and the development/release of the PlayStation 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are joined by their first every guest, author of The Ultimate History of Video Games, Steven L. Kent. They discuss how Steven became a video game historian, video games and movies, and many great stories from Steven's career! The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 comes out tomorrow, August 24, 2021. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is out on vacation this week so we're rereleasing episode 3. In episode three Tyler and Mike talk about life at Atari! Our source book is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through some listener emails. They discuss some very tough questions, get nostalgic, and talk about the DK family lineage. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the history of Rare Ltd. in the mid '90s. This episode they talk about Donkey Kong Country and some other games for the SNES. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about VM Labs' NUON technology and consoles. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the forgotten game franchise StarTropics! They discuss StarTropics and Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the early days of the game studio Rare Ltd. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler took the week off for the 4th of July! Please enjoy the rerelease of episode 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of Street Fighter and Street Fighter II. Most of the episode is spent on Street Fighter II and how it completely changed fighting (and arcade) games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through their Top 10 E3 Moments list! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their talk on Early Fighting Games before Street Fighter II. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk cheating devices! These include the Action Replay, Game Genie, and GameShark. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler are both going on vacations so we have ourselves a mailbag episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go over the early history of fighting games from 1976-1984. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the lost console the Apple Bandai Pippin! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Bioshock Infinite and its DLCs, Clash in the Clouds, Burial at Sea Episode 1 and Episode 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the history of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the rise and fall of the mobile game Flappy Bird. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Metroid Fusion! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler were unable to record this week. So they decided to take a trip down memory lane and rerelease their first episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of to some, the best Castlevania game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Metroid Prime. They also respond to some listener mail. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about 16-bit Castlevania games. Games in this episode include Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, and Castlevania: Bloodlines. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler have another mailbag episode. They discuss Metroid, Castlevania, read hate mail, and discuss when it's time to quit a game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike cover the history of Super Metroid! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go over the three Castlevania games on GameBoy. They are Castlevania: The Adventure, Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge, and Castlevania Legends. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Metroid II! They also discuss the origins of Samus' name. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike do their first mailbag episode! They discuss a game series becoming better or worse after a new console generation and idols in the video game industry. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler cover the history of the first three Castlevania games on NES. They talk Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the history and legacy of the first Metroid game on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and the Bioshock 2 DLC Minerva's Den! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the history of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. They specifically talk about the innovations in both the campaign and multiplayer. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of System Shock. They discuss immersion sims, emergent gameplay, System Shock 1 & 2, and a little bit about the future of this franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the history of Call of Duty! Specifically the first three games in the series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss holiday themed video games! Games mentioned this episode are Duke: Nuclear Winter, Christmas NiGHTS Into Dreams, Batman: Arkham Origins, Merry Gear Sol!d: Secret Santa, and Freezeezy Peak from Banjo Kazooie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the developer Cyan Worlds and Myst. They also briefly discuss Cyan Worlds' earlier games before Myst. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike discuss the endgame of video game franchises. They discuss both MMORPGs like World of Warcraft, shared world shooters like Destiny, and single player games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler do their final (for now) episode on the history of The Legend of Zelda. They go over A Link Between Worlds and Tri Force Heroes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of the first four Splinter Cell games! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue their series on the Legend of Zelda. This time they dive into the handheld games Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. They end on Wii's Skyward Sword. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler finish their series on id Software using Masters of Doom by David Kushner as a resource. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about chapters 14 and 15 of Masters of Doom by David Kushner. They discuss Quake II, Quake III, Daikatana, and all sorts of office drama. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Luigi's Mansion. Specifically Luigi's Mansion for GameCube and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler cover the history of Left 4 Dead. They talk about both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler start at the season of spooky games with Resident Evil. Specifically they discuss Resident Evil 1 and 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their discussion on the history of id Software using chapters 12 and 13 of Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their discussion on the history of id Software using chapters ten and eleven of Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the differences and similarities between the Nintendo/Sega console war and the Microsoft/Sony console war. They also discuss how Nintendo fits in and if anyone else could join the video game console market. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their history on id Software using the book Masters of Doom by David Kushner. They discuss the release of Doom this episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about some famous vaporware games and a console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler dive into chapter 7 and 8 of "Masters of Doom" by David Kushner to talk about id Software's release of Wolfenstein 3-D and early development of Doom. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their discussion of id Software. This week they cover chapters five and six of Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of id Software through chapters three and four in Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about id Software. The main source of these series on Id Software is Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue with the history of the 4 player co-op arcade hit, Gauntlet. They talk about all the 3D Gauntlet games from 1998 to today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over some of the quintessential games on the early Macintosh computers. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the 4 player co-op arcade hit, Gauntlet. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about gaming on early Apple computers. Specifically we're talking about the many iterations of the Apple II. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through some GoldSRC mods. They talk about some of the more obscure mods. As well as the famous ones we all know that were licensed by Valve. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the final portion of their history of Spider-Man series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the three expansions to Half-Life, Opposing Force, Blue Shift, and the PS2 Exclusive Decay. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go into part two of their series on Spider-Man in video games. We're going into the big three Spider-Man games made by Treyarch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the beginnings of Valve and their hit game Half-Life. SPOILERS: We talk about the plot from this 22 year old game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss their own personal histories in PC gaming. They answer important questions like, what is Myst? Also, can it play Crysis? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Spider-Man video games. SPOILERS, a lot of them are bad. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the history of NBA Jam. They talk about it origins in the game Arch Rivals all the way up to the last entry in 2010. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk SimCity! They go through SimCity Classic all the way up to SimCity 4. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of Animal Crossing. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about what makes a casual game good? That includes what a casual game is as well. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike invite you to watch the 2005 movie, Doom (The Unrated Version), with them! Topics they discuss include laser tag names and the Bush's Baked Beans dog. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike review, theorize, and discuss the 2005 video game movie, Doom. They also discuss what makes a good video game movie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Gears of War. They go through Gears of War, Gears of War 2, and Gears of War 3. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go into part five of their Legend of Zelda series. This episode, they cover Four Swords: Adventures, The Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike end their series on Metal Gear Solid with Metal Gear Solid 4. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through their favorite games to play while physically distant from people. The list includes single player, local multiplayer, and online games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through their second episode of Mario Kart. They discuss Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, and Mario Kart 7! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about side games in the Metal Gear Solid series! They also discuss ships with cannons that are canon. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Mario Kart! Specifically they discuss Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Metal Gear Solid 3! They discuss crazy anime villains and how to survive in the jungle. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about video game difficulty. Specifically, why were video games so hard in the beginning? What makes a game challenging, but still fun? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through part four of their history of Legend of Zelda. This episode they talk about Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords, and The Wind Waker. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike continue their history of the Metal Gear Solid series. This time they focus on Metal Gear Solid 2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the third part of their history of the Legend of Zelda. They discuss Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask this episode. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the next part in their series on the history of Metal Gear -- now Solid! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history on the Legend of Zelda series. Mike confuses everyone trying to explain the fictional chronology of the series and then he talks about A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the beginnings of Metal Gear! They talk about Metal Gear One, Two, and briefly on Snake's Revenge. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the first two games in The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventures of Link. They also talk about all of the gift nostalgia emails they received! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are out this week, but want to wish you a happy holidays! They'll continue their regularly scheduled episodes next week.
Tyler and Mike take a trip down nostalgia lane and talk about their video game childhood gift memories. They want to hear about your memories too! Email them at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the final episode on the history of Naughty Dog. Looking at you Uncharted One through Three! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through their list of early horror games (especially survival horror) that shape games today. They're not talking about any big names today. Those'll get their own future episodes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through their third installment in the history of Naughty Dog. Get ready for some Jak and Daxter! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Fallout 3! They also read a bunch of listener emails. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go into the second part of their history of Naughty Dog. Be ready for some hot takes on Crash Team Racing! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go over the history of the Fable series! They go over Fables one, two, three, and discuss the rumors of four. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the early years of Naughty Dog! Here we have two friends talking about two friends making video games! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go over the history of the first two Fallout games! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Ratchet and Clank on the PS2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about Earthworm Jim! Easily one of Mike's favorite games for the Sega Genesis. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the golden age of Sonic games on the Sega Genesis! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over their favorite first person shooters, and what makes first person shooters so great! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go over the history of James Bond in video games. From text based adventures in the 1980s to one of the most iconic games of all time! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the history of Sonic the Hedgehog! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the history of Undertale! They also briefly talk about the history of indie video games and go over some emails from Matt in Japan!
Mike explains why he's ruining the podcast this week and there is no new episode. Please check out our backlog though!
Tyler and Mike go through the final Final Fantasy History and talk about some spinoff games in the series! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of Runescape. They sure do take a lot of trips down memory lane on this one! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike try something a little different. They aim to answer the question: what makes a good MMORPG? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
In the final part of the Final Fantasy history, Tyler and Mike sit down to discuss Final Fantasy XIII 1, 2, and 3! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of Final Fantasy XI and XII! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the four Star Wars games that were released on Nintendo 64! They talk Shadows of the Empire, Rogue Squadron, Episode 1: Racer, and Battle for Naboo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Final Fantasy VIII through X! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk continue their history of Final Fantasy by exclusively talking about Final Fantasy VII and its spinoffs! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike dive into their first part of the History of Final Fantasy. Tyler tells the story of the "Golden Age" of Final Fantasy including Final Fantasy I through VI. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through their final history of Pokemon episode! They talk about PokéParks, Pokkén Tournament, and Pokémon Go! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the third part of the now four part history of Pokémon. Mike goes over Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, his personal favorite Pokémon Snap, and many others! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their Pokémon history. They focus on the fifth, sixth, and seventh generations of the core series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike starts his three part history of Pokémon! They go over the first four generations of the core series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the second part of their History of Doom! They also take a small tangent on video game censorship and banned games in different countries. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike is out this week! Tyler is all alone, but don't worry. We'll be back next week to discuss the History of Doom Part 2!
Tyler and Mike talk go through the first part of their history of Doom! They talk of id Software's beginnings, shareware, and what devices play doom (hint...everything). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over notable PSP games! If we missed your favorite game, email us at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history of the PSP! They talk about Sony's weird marketing choices, homebrew, and what PSP models were the best. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over some Nintendo DS games they missed (thanks Matt in Japan). Then they start the first part of their history of the PSP! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over games on the Nintendo DS! If we left something out, email us at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of the Nintendo DS. They also go over some of the Wii U games they missed thanks to Matt and Eric! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Wii U games! Mostly how some of these are amazing but only available on Wii U and that is a travesty! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the Wii U! This includes development, launch, spec talk, and why they think this console is so underrated! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler continue to talk about the history of the Wii including sales figures and lawsuits. They also go through the Wii games they remember most and talk about the fun memories they had with the console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Apologies for the delay. Mike felt ill and we were a little late to get this one out to you. In part one Tyler and Mike talk about the Wii, what it meant for gaming, how Nintendo created a new market for themselves, the Wii Remote, and the Wii's online services. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
Tyler and Mike talk about the Yellow Light of Death and some Playstation 3 exclusive games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of the PlayStation 3. They talk about weird controllers, OtherOS, and PlayStation Network. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about some of the best exclusives for the Xbox 360! So many Halos! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through the history of the Xbox 360! Plenty of talk about the notorious Red Ring of Death and how Xbox Live changed everything. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the Sega Game Gear and some other random handheld systems that came out in the early '90s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through a lot of games for the GameBoy Advance! Not all of them -- there's so many! Tyler and Mike both go through their personal favorite games as well as other well-known and critically acclaimed titles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler, with help from Matt in Japan, go through some GameCube games they can't believe they missed last episode! They also dive into the history of the Game Boy Advance! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go through some of the standout games that came out for the Nintendo GameCube! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the history of the GameCube! They go through development, talk about the hardware specifications, and some of the unique features! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are back to finish up the history of the original Xbox! They discuss Halo, Xbox Live, and some of their favorite games for the system. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler do their first part on the history of the Xbox. They talk about what made Microsoft want to enter the home console market, the Duke, and the games that launched with the system. There will be no episode next week on Monday, December 24th, but they'll be back with part two on the 31st. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike go over the top ten best selling Sega Dreamcast games. The source for this episode can be found here. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about the top ten best selling (well shipped) PlayStation 2 games. They also discuss some of their own personal honorable mentions. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike finish the book! In the last chapter they talk about the end of Sega manufacturing hardware, the American release of the PlayStation 2, and the video game slump in Japan that happened in 1998-1999. Our primary source is the book "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
Mike and Tyler once again sit down with “The Ultimate History of Video Games” by Steven L. ...
Mike and Tyler have a big announcement! They then go over the top 10 Sega Saturn games ...
Mike and Tyler go through the top ten best selling PlayStation games of all time! They also ...
Tyler and Mike go off book and decide to spend more time with the 32-bit and 64-bit ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the problems that arose during the launch of the Nintendo 64, Square ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the 1996 Electronic Entertainment Expo! They discuss Sega’s goofs with the Sega ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the 32-bit consoles. They discuss the Sega Saturn, Sony ...
In part two, Tyler and Mike talk about the events leading up to the 1995 Electronic Entertainment ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the next generation after 16-bit consoles. In part one they talk about ...
Tyler and Mike discuss the making of Mortal Kombat, the 1993 hearing on violence in video games, ...
Tyler and Mike start to talk about the 16-bit console war between Sega and Nintendo. They also ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the Super Famicom (SNES), personnel changes at Sega, and ...
Tyler and Mike talk about all the hardware that showed up in 1989. This includes the Sega ...
On this episode Tyler and Mike talk about the various legal battles that shaped modern video games ...
Tyler and Mike talk about third party games for the NES (including Mega Man!), some early competition ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the explosion of the NES including the man who helped start it ...
Tyler and Mike dive into the origins of Sega. This includes the state of the coin-op entertainment ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the moment the Nintendo Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) broke into the U.S. ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the Nintendo Famicom also known as the Nintendo Entertainment System! They also ...
Tyler and Mike discuss the creation of Electronic Arts, changes at Commodore, the Atari 7800, and a ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the aftermath of the arcade game crash of 1983. This includes Mattel ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the fall of the video game industry in 1983. Topics discussed in ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the first handheld games, Colecovision, and the trial between Nintendo and Universal ...
On episode six Tyler and Mike talk about the golden age of coin-op games in 1981. They ...
Tyler and Mike talk about the golden age of video games that began in the late ’70s. ...
Tyler and Mike dive into chapters seven and eight of “The Ultimate History of Video Games” by ...
In episode three Tyler and Mike talk about life at Atari! Our source book is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
In episode two, Tyler and Mike talk about the beginning of Atari and its founder, Nolan Bushnell. Our source book is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
In the first episode of Codex: History of Video Games, Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta talk about the time pre-video games as well as the humble beginnings. Our source book is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.