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The History of Video Games

Wes

A chronological play through of video games

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00:17:08

2024 - Ben Releases an Album

The History of Video Games ·

2024/09/11

Ben's new album 'Demons' releases this Friday, September 13th at 6pm EST. You can find the relevant information for it below. He also talks about upcoming plans for the podcast and shares some updates now that this 2-year long project has been completed!Ben's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@barefootbendrummerOfficial Podcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:07:50

1982 - Dig Dug

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2024/09/04

Break out your air pump because some underground dragons are phasing through the earth to get us! This week we review another seminal game in the history of video games; Dig Dug is finally here! We also cover Looping by Video Games GmbH and Scorpion by Zaccaria in todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 10 (Second half)

01:09:22

1982 - ZX Spectrum

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2024/08/28

Sinclair is back and this time in color! Their new computer is out in April 1982 and already has a bunch of software releasing for it! Join us as we look over some of the early games and specs of this new computer and also cover some other cool games, such as D-Day by Olympia and Demon Attack by Imagic!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music -

01:11:02

1982 - Loco-Motion

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2024/08/21

Choo Choo! All aboard the Konami hype train! They are back with a pretty insane real-time puzzler involving moving tiles, pedestrians, and some evil trains as well! We also check out Mission-X and the Intellivision prototype games King of the Mountain and Land Battle in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 9 from Ben's

01:09:00

1982 - Pac-Man (The Bad One)

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2024/08/14

If you know, you know! This week we take a look at what many regard as the worst video game of all-time...We also look at some good games though, including Naughty Boy by Jaleco, Pioneer Balloon by SNK, and Robotron: 2084 by Williams in this week's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 8 from Ben's upcoming Album

01:16:10

1982 - 3D Graphics in 1982!

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2024/08/07

Is this the Doom Killer?! Well listen I know Doom isn't out yet, but Wayout is and it's blowing our minds with its 3-D perspective! We also take a look at Akka Arrh, Astro Chase, and Dock Man in today's special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 7 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"

01:19:35

1982 - Episode 200!

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2024/07/31

200 episodes already! Join us in celebration as we look back on some of the podcast's highlights, as well as some new games such as Space Dungeon by Taito, and Tornado and Disco No. 1 by Data East!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 6 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"

01:20:32

1982 - Pick Axe Pete!

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2024/07/24

It's boulder hunting season on the History of Video Games podcast this week, with the titular Pete going at it on the Odyssey 2! That's not all though, we also talk about Atari's Space Duel, Exidy's Victory, and KK International's Triple Punch this week on the show!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 5 from Ben's upcoming Album

01:09:48

1982 - MAX Machine

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2024/07/10

Commodore is back with their all new computer, the MAX-Machine! I'm sure this will be super important and long lasting for the company! We not only check out some Max-Machine games in today's episode though, we also play some great arcade games like Dazzler by Century, Monster Zero by Nihon Game, and The Amazing Adventures of Mr. F. Lea by Pacific Novelty in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:19:00

1982 - Telengard

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2024/07/03

Wes and Ben slay some dragons in today's action packed RPG-themed episode! Will Telengard build on the old mainframe version for this commercial release, or can the newcomer Warrior of RAS: Dunzhin prove to be the better game!? We also check out Scott Adam's first graphical text adventure, the next game in the Deco Cassette series, and give you a special movie review in this exciting episode! Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email -

01:10:08

1982 - Zaxxon

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2024/06/26

Another week of 1982, another sick game! Zaxxon is here, and he's got a big missile launcher! We also talk about the first computer virus, Stern's Lost Tomb, and Valadon's Bagman in this exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 2 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"

01:16:50

1982 - Ms. Pac-Man

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2024/06/12

We made it! After more than 200 hours of research over the last several months, the podcast is back and ready to go for 1982! There is no better way to start the year than with Ms. Pac-man. You all know her, you all love her, but have you heard of Treasure Island by Data East or Alpine Ski by Taito? Well we cover all three in this episode so check it out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben &

00:23:06

Music-Cast 3

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2024/06/05

It's been a long time since Ben has last talked about his music, what has he been up to all these months? You'll have to tune in to find out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

00:49:17

1981 - The Game Awards

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2024/05/23

With 1981 finally wrapped up, we take a moment to look back on all the great games of the year! Which will be our favorite?! Frogger? Donkey Kong? Galaga? You'll just have to tune in to find out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:11:44

1981 - Swashbuckler

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2024/05/15

Aaargh! It's the final episode of 1981, yeh matey! But have the best games been saved for last? Well Swashbuckler by Datamost, Twerps by Sirius Software, Stampede by Activision, and Planet Defender by Vtech are sure going to try to claim that title! Join us as we find out just how high 1981 can end on!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:07:11

1981 - BBC Micro

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2024/05/08

The boys across the pond are finally ready to unveil the latest and greatest British computer - the BBC Micro. Acorn won out over the other bids and is poised to make a load of money with the BBC beginning their series educating the public on computer literacy using the new machine. But how are the games?! That's what we aim to find out! We do just that and more on this week's episode which also features Rear Guard and Stone of Sisyphus from Adventure International, War of the Worlds by

01:10:37

1981 - Space Cruiser

The History of Video Games ·

2024/04/24

Taito is BACK! The company who started it all with Space Invaders has finally made another space shooter that excels above the competition again! Join us as we talk about what makes Space Cruiser so great and listen in on our thoughts on other games like Midway's Kick, Sigma's Spiders, and Game Plan's Kaos too!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

01:18:22

1981 - Jump Bug

The History of Video Games ·

2024/04/17

This Volkswagon has got some pretty crazy suspension, I mean I knew they had some bounce to them, but I didn't think they could bounce up skyscrapers! Yet in this game by Alpha Denshi they do just that! In today's episode we not only cover the seminal scrolling platformer, but also Gremlin's Eliminator, Konami's Jungler, and T.I.C.'s THE HAND! Some pretty spooky stuff...Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts

01:19:18

1981 - Thief

The History of Video Games ·

2024/04/10

"Everyone break off and cover the side-streets!", there's a new podcast episode on the loose! This week we cover the Pac-man clone Thief by Pacific Novelty, as well as Zork II and Quest for the Rings on the Odyssey2! We also sneak in a surprise special review just for our fans!...Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenMusic this week - Cyborgs Difficulty 5-8

01:18:21

1981 - Turtles

The History of Video Games ·

2024/03/27

This week we are not only playing Turtles, but also Funky Fish! Which aquatic themed game will end up making waves?....We also check out Golf on the VC4000 and Tehkan's Red Clash in this week's exciting episode! Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

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