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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane

David Kassin and Robert Kassin

Would you like to learn new things about your favorite video games, and the people who create them? A Trip Down Memory Card Lane is a weekly video game history podcast that uses the current week in gaming history as a guide to tell you interesting stories about the history of video games, gaming consoles, game designers, the gaming studios they"ve founded, and more. Join hosts David Kassin and Robert Kassin as they take an often-chronological look at the people, companies, technologies, and

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Ep.230 – Tilted Through Time - The History of Pinball

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2025/01/23

Today, we’re tracing the rich history of pinball, a timeless game that began as a tabletop amusement in 18th-century France and evolved into a cultural phenomenon. We’ll explore its transformation from early bagatelle tables to electrified arcade staples, touching on pivotal innovations like flippers, tilt mechanisms, and multi-level playfields. Along the way, we’ll dive into its battle against prohibition in the 1940s and its digital revival in modern gaming. Finally, we’ll reflect on pinball’s

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01:00:05

Ep.229 – Reinventing Fear - The Evolution of...

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2025/01/16

Today, we’re diving into the creation of Resident Evil 4, a title that redefined both its franchise and the survival horror genre upon its release on January 11, 2005. We begin by tracing its long development, from multiple abandoned concepts like the fog and Hookman versions to its eventual breakthrough with an over-the-shoulder camera and action-oriented gameplay. We’ll explore how these innovations, along with its intense pacing and new enemies like the Ganado, revolutionized third-person gaming

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Ep.228 – Apocalyptic Artistry - The Creation of...

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2025/01/09

Today, we’re exploring the story behind Darksiders, an action-adventure game released in 2010 that blends mythology, exploration, and intense combat. We’ll uncover the tale of Vigil Games, the passionate studio that began with a vision of bringing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to life, despite challenges and early failures. Then, we’ll delve into how Darksiders evolved through development, from its artistic inspirations to its innovative mechanics, and its reception as a cult favorite

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Ep.227 – Fighters of the Polygonal Arena - Battle...

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2025/01/02

Today, we’re stepping back to 1995 to explore Battle Arena Toshinden, a trailblazing 3D fighting game that debuted as a launch title for the Sony PlayStation. We start by uncovering its origins as a collaboration between Takara and Tamsoft, and its role in showcasing the potential of early 3D gaming with weapon-based combat and groundbreaking sidestepping mechanics. Then, we’ll examine how the game’s popularity led to its wide-ranging legacy, including sequels, ports, and multimedia tie-ins like

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00:29:46

Ep.226 – 2024 - Year in Review

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2024/12/26

Today, we’re wrapping up an incredible year by reflecting on some of the most iconic moments in gaming history that we explored in 2024. From celebrating the anniversaries of beloved titles like Minecraft and World of Warcraft to diving into foundational classics like Zork and the Atari 2600, it’s been a year filled with memorable milestones. We also revisited legendary franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Crash Bandicoot, and Super Mario 64, while exploring unique and quirky titles like Dark

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Ep.225 – The Forgotten Realm

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2024/12/19

Today, we’re stepping into the Forgotten Realms to explore Baldur’s Gate, the iconic role-playing game first released on December 21, 1998. We’ll start by uncovering the origins of BioWare, from their humble beginnings as a small team of D&D enthusiasts to their ambitious vision for a groundbreaking RPG. Then, we’ll delve into the game’s development, exploring its innovative tactical pause system, expansive world, and rich storytelling that revitalized the Western RPG genre. Finally, we’ll

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Ep.224 – British Gangster Gaming

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2024/12/12

Today, we’re diving into The Getaway, an ambitious action-adventure game released for the PlayStation 2 on December 11, 2002. We’ll begin by exploring its origins at Team Soho, Sony’s London-based studio, and their mission to create a cinematic, open-world experience that faithfully recreated 10 square miles of London. Then, we’ll look at how The Getaway blended British gangster film influences with innovative gameplay and groundbreaking visuals for its time. Finally, we’ll reflect on its legacy,

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Ep.223 – First Person Sneaker

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2024/12/05

Today, we’re delving into the shadows to explore Thief: The Dark Project, a groundbreaking stealth game first released on December 1, 1998. We’ll start by uncovering the game’s origins at Looking Glass Studios, tracing its evolution from Cold War zombie concepts to Arthurian legends before settling into its unique identity as a stealth-based masterpiece. Then, we’ll examine its innovative mechanics, like light and shadow as stealth tools and AI that could detect missing objects and open doors

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Ep.222 – Robin Hood Strikes Again

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2024/11/28

Today, we’re journeying to the heart of Sherwood Forest to explore the legendary figure of Robin Hood and his fascinating appearances throughout video game history. We start by uncovering the origins of Robin Hood as a mythical figure born out of England’s turbulent medieval times, delving into his transformation into a symbol of rebellion against tyranny. Then, we’ll explore his evolution in gaming, from early 8-bit platformers like Robin to the Rescue to modern multiplayer titles such as Hood:

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Ep.221 – Where'd My Time Go?

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2024/11/21

Today, we’re journeying to Azeroth to explore World of Warcraft, Blizzard’s groundbreaking MMORPG that launched on November 23, 2004. We start by delving into Blizzard’s history, from their early success with the Warcraft franchise to the development challenges that led to the creation of WoW. Then, we’ll discuss how WoW revolutionized the genre with its approachable gameplay, expansive world, and player-friendly systems, setting new standards for MMOs. Finally, we’ll reflect on WoW’s enduring

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Ep.220 – Microsoft Enters the War

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2024/11/14

Today, we’re taking a look back at Microsoft’s game-changing entry into the console market with the original Xbox, launched on November 15, 2001. We start by exploring how Microsoft, traditionally a software giant, was driven to create a gaming console in response to Sony's PlayStation 2, and how a team of engineers used Microsoft’s DirectX technology to build a console that could compete. Then, we’ll look at the Xbox’s groundbreaking features, from its built-in hard drive to the introduction of

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00:52:59

Ep.219 – Middle Management Gaming

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2024/11/07

Today, we’re traveling back to 1999 to explore Shenmue, Yu Suzuki’s groundbreaking open-world adventure for the Sega Dreamcast. We’ll start by uncovering Suzuki’s journey from arcade classics to his vision of Shenmue as a fully immersive experience, filled with real-time weather, bustling NPCs, and a faithfully recreated Japanese town. Then, we’ll look at the innovative features that set Shenmue apart, as well as the challenges of developing such an ambitious title, from budget-breaking costs to

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Ep.218 – Turbo PCs

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2024/10/31

Today, we’re heading back to the late 80s to explore the NEC PC Engine, better known in North America as the TurboGrafx-16. We start by uncovering the partnership between NEC and Hudson Soft, whose collaboration resulted in one of the smallest yet most powerful consoles of its time. Then, we’ll look at the PC Engine’s innovative features, including its compact HuCard media and groundbreaking CD-ROM add-on, which helped set it apart from competitors. We’ll also explore the console’s journey across

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Ep.217 – GTA 3D

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2024/10/24

Today. we dive into the chaotic streets of Grand Theft Auto III, first released on October 22, 2001. We begin by exploring the game’s development, from its early prototype on the Sega Dreamcast to the pivotal decision to move it to the PlayStation 2, a change that would revolutionize open-world gaming. Along the way, we highlight the game's groundbreaking design, which transformed Liberty City into a living, breathing 3D world, giving players unprecedented freedom to explore and cause mayhem. We'll

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Ep.216 – Eww...Necromorphs

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2024/10/17

Today, we're plunging into the terrifying corridors of space to explore Dead Space, the survival horror classic that first debuted in October 2008. We begin by diving into the history of the game's development, including its unexpected origins as a potential System Shock 3 project, and the pivotal influences that shaped its shift into the sci-fi horror masterpiece we know today. Next, we'll explore its groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, with a particular focus on the innovative "strategic

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Ep.215 – Did You Hear The Secret?

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2024/10/10

Today, we’re sailing to the Caribbean to explore the beloved classic, The Secret of Monkey Island, which first debuted in October 1990. We start by diving into the history of the game's development, including its inspirations and the brilliant minds behind it. Then, we'll explore its gameplay mechanics, with a particular focus on the innovative insult sword-fighting that became an iconic feature of the series. We'll also look at its humor and unique style that charmed audiences for decades. Finally,

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00:57:05

Ep.214 – Trip Hawkins' Specifies

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2024/10/03

Today, we’re taking a closer look at the ambitious yet ill-fated 3DO Interactive Multiplayer console, launched by Panasonic on October 4th, 1993. We’ll start by diving into the history of the 3DO’s development, discussing its revolutionary vision of creating a unified platform across multiple manufacturers, and how that concept unfolded. Then, we’ll explore its impact on gaming, from its impressive specifications to its struggles with pricing and market competition. Finally, we’ll reflect on the

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Ep.213 – Legendary Vampire Hunters

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2024/09/26

Today, we explore the origins of the Castlevania series by looking back at Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. These game established the beginning of an action-adventure video game series that influenced an entire gaming industry. As part of its story, we'll take a quick look back at the origins of its publisher, Konami. We'll also talk about the career of its creator, Hitoshi Akamatsu. Join us as we explore all the gothic castles on today's trip

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Ep.212 – Supernatural High School

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2024/09/19

Today, we're looking at the creation of the Persona series by looking at the development of Revelation: Persona, originally released for the Sony PlayStation in 1996. As part of its story, we'll revisit the creation of the Megami Tensei series itself, and talk about how the games evolved as the series carried on, leading to the creation of Persona. We'll also look at how Persona borrowed from Jungian psychology. Finally, we'll talk about our own experiences with the Persona series. Join as we

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Ep.211 – What's A Bandicoot?

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2024/09/12

Today, we're looking back at the origins of the Crash Bandicoot series, which started with Crash Bandicoot, originally released in 1996. We'll return to the creation of Naughty Dog, and look at the circumstances that brought them to create Crash Bandicoot. After looking at the development of Crash Bandicoot itself, we'll talk about the marketing campaigns that helped build hype for the game. Finally, we'll take a brief look at the entirety of the series as we talk about where Crash Bandicoot is

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