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The History of Video Games

Wes

A chronological play through of video games

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01:16:54

1982 - Pitfall!

The History of Video Games ·

2025/03/12

It's time to swing on some vines, jump on some crocodile heads, and collect some gold in this week's title game - Pitfall! One of the most successful Atari 2600 games of all time, but how does it play in 2025? We also take a look at Caveman by Gottlieb, Star Trek:SOS by Sega, and Necromancer by Synapse Software in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:24:55

1982 - Pitfall!

The History of Video Games ·

2025/03/05

01:21:24

1982 - Donkey Kong Jr.

The History of Video Games ·

2025/02/19

Mario is up to no good this week! He's trapped Donkey Kong in a cage, but luckily DK Jr. can rescue him with just a few hops and vine swings! The original was a classic, but how will this DK sequel stack up?! Ben and Wes also cover Blue Print, Greenhouse, and Bomb Squad in today's episode - you don't want to miss it!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:24:45

1982 - Commodore 64

The History of Video Games ·

2025/02/12

We've finally made it to the best selling computer of ALL TIME - The Commodore 64! Join us as we find out why that's the case, as we play some of the first games ever released on the system! We also check out Qwak by Atari, Lasso by SNK, and The Phantom Slayer by Med Systems Software on todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts -

01:10:03

1982 - Dragon 32

The History of Video Games ·

2025/02/05

The hardware releases keep coming, and this time it's the Dragon 32! This computer out of Wales will eventually have over 500 games made for it, including some certified bangers! (and mash). We also check out Ultima II, Gravitar, Sneak n'Peak, and Splat in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and

00:17:01

2025 - Wes Minicast

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2025/01/30

It's 2025 in the real world and Ben is celebrating the new year by getting sick! Luckily this give Wes the opportunity to go solo on a minicast! Join him as he talks through some of his favorite voice performances in video gaming history!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:21:41

1982 - Colecovision

The History of Video Games ·

2025/01/15

A new 2nd console is here, and it's not a small timer! The Colecovision goes on to sell over 2 million units, and we are here to tell you why! But of course we can't spend the whole episode on the Colecovision, so we review the sword of Fargoal, Time Zone Adventure, Runaway, and Jungle King as well in an extra long podcast special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email

01:12:26

1982 - The Empire Strikes Back

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2025/01/08

Get ready to take down some AT-ATs because the Empire has arrived to the Atari 2600! We do our part to help the resistance in this episode, but also check out games like Swimmer by Tehkan, Tazz-Mania by Stern, and Aztec Challenge by Cosmi in today's thrilling episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and

00:25:20

2024 - Year in Review!

The History of Video Games ·

2025/01/01

The holidays are here and as such Ben & Wes decide to take it easy this week with a bit of a mini-cast episode. Listen in to find out what the best game they played in 2024 was as well as some strange facts and statistics provided by this year's Steam in review!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:09:08

1982 - Pole Position

The History of Video Games ·

2024/12/18

The king of arcade racing games is here at last, but will Pole Position live up the hype?! Ben and Wes let you know while also talking Insector by Gottlieb and 3-D Bowling for the Emerson Arcadia!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:03:06

1982 - Subroc-3D

The History of Video Games ·

2024/12/11

Grab some popcorn and put those glasses on because Sega is taking us to the third dimension! Listen in as we talk Subroc 3-D, Reactor by Gottlieb, SAGA Adventure 4, Basketball for the Elektor, and so much more in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:09:46

1982 - Tomy Tutor

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2024/12/04

A brand new computer is here and man is it good! Wes and Ben review two games on the new Tomy Tutor and also cover Hana Awase and Funky Bee for the arcades in today's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:16:52

1982 - The Adventures of Robby Roto!

The History of Video Games ·

2024/11/20

Dave Nutting is back with another new arcade game for Midway! This time it's Pac-Man meets Dig-Dug, but will the combination be better than the sum of its parts?! We also talk about some crazy graphics programs by Douglas Crockford, Game & Watch Donkey Kong, and Racquetball for the 2600 in todays packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:00:29

1982 - End of the Microvision

The History of Video Games ·

2024/11/13

Another week, another piece of hardware down! This time it's the first ever 2nd generation handheld - Milton Bradley's Microvision. Join us as we take a look back on some of the games for the system and also peer into the future to see what happens after the handheld gets officially discontinued. We also take a look at Digger by Century, Kangaroo by Sun Electronics, and Wizardry II in todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:17:54

1982 - Moon Patrol

The History of Video Games ·

2024/10/30

Moon Patrol is not only a landmark game in videogaming graphics technology, it is also just a good, genuinely fun game! Join us as we talk the first game with parallax scrolling, Tunnels of Doom for the TI-99, Tutankham by Konami, Kram by Taito, and much much more!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:14:44

1982 - Utopia

The History of Video Games ·

2024/10/23

I don't know about you, but in my Utopia there aren't pirates and rebels and hurricanes (oh my!), but Don Daglow disagrees and has added them in his version for the Intellivision! Luckily for him he happened to pretty much invent the city-builder genre at the same time, so I guess we can give him a pass...We also review Mighty Monkey by Universal, Anteater by Tago/Stern, and Shamus by Synapse Software in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter -

01:12:51

1982 - The First Dual Screen Handheld!

The History of Video Games ·

2024/10/16

Yes that is right, the Nintendo DS has finally launched! Wait, did you say that comes out in 2004? Then what is this?! Listen now to find out! We also talk Demons and Dragon's by Midway, Wild Western by Taito, and Yar's Revenge on the 2600 in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:06:29

1982 - Emerson Arcadia 2001

The History of Video Games ·

2024/10/09

Our first new console of the year is here! Will the Emerson Arcadia shake up the console gaming landscape or be a big flop?! You'll have to listen to find out! We check out Cat Trax for the system, as well as Broderbund's Track Attack, Shoei's Sky Army, and Century's Wall Street in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:17:10

1982 - Jack the Giantkiller

The History of Video Games ·

2024/10/02

Jack is in for some big big trouble as he begins climbing the beanstalk all the way up to the top! But what is a harder foe to avoid - Donkey Kong or the Golden Goose? We answer this question and ask even more in todays episode! Ben and Wes also take a look at Frenzy by Stern, Legionnaire by Chris Crawford, and Slither by Century II in today's special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben &

01:17:57

1982 - Mermaid

The History of Video Games ·

2024/09/18

With a name like Mermaid, a game can be so many things! Is it a scramble type game? Pac-Man or Dig-Dug? Is it a mini-golf game where you play as an octopus like in Marine-Date? Actually it is WindSurfing....I don't know how that is related but that's what it is, and it's pretty good too! We review Mermaid as well as Chopper Command from Dan Gorlin, Pro Tennis from Data East, and The Pit by Zilec on todays episode, check it out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter -

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