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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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00:59:47

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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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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00:53:57

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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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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Ep.210 – Atari Wins

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2024/09/05

Today, we head back to 1970s to look at the birth of Atari, and the development of the iconic console, the Atari 2600. We'll return to the creation of Atari to understand the context in which the 2600 was created. Then, we'll look at the development of the 2600 itself, and everything that came together to make it happen. Finally, we'll talk at length about why the Atari 2600 might be one of the most important consoles of all time. Plug in those joystiqs and join us for today's trip down Memory

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Ep.209 – How To Kill Time

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2024/08/29

Today, we'll look back at the Nintendo's first handheld line, the Game and Watch series. Our tale begins by looking again at the early career of its creator, Gunpei Yokoi, and discussing the events that led to the creation of the very first Game and Watch. We'll then talk about various Game and Watch models, taking a moment to discuss why the Game and Watch version of Donkey Kong is one of the most important pieces of gaming history. Finally, we'll talk about how Game and Watch continues to

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Ep.208 – Our Divine Comedy

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2024/08/22

We look back fondly at the action-adventure game, Devil May Cry. Its story begins with the early career of its creator, Hideki Kamiya, and we look at how his contributions to the Resident Evil series led him to create Devil May Cry. We'll look at the creation of this game in detail before we talk about our own experiences with the game. Finally, we'll talk about the Devil May Cry series itself, including its novels, animated series, and even a musical. Join us today in our fight against our demons

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Ep.207 – Sho' Enough

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2024/08/15

We're looking back at the System Shock series, an incredibly influential series in gaming history. While learning about the games, we'll also look at the history of the studio that conceived the series, Looking Glass Studios. We'll also learn about the creation of the studio that co-developed, System Shock 2, Irrational Games. Finally, we'll talk about how important these games are to the gaming industry and look at their influence in modern gaming. Join us today in our fight against malevolent A.I

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Ep.206 – Midnight Pizza Train

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2024/08/08

Today, we're celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Five Nights At Freddy's by going back to the beginning, and look back at how the game was conceived. As part of its story, we'll start by looking at the early career of its creator, Scott Cawthon. We'll then explore how a simple game quickly turned into a cultural phenomenon. And finally, we'll explore the evolution of the series and its future. Join us today as we fight for our lives on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Find out more at

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Ep.205 – The Olympic Games

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2024/08/01

Today, we're going to be celebrating the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by learning all about the Olympics and Olympic-themed video games. We'll first touch on the history of the Olympic Games itself, looking at its humble beginnings as a Greek religious festival. We'll then learn how it evolved into an international athletic competition. After that, we'll learn all about the history of Olympic-themed video games, starting with the release of Olympic Decathlon in 1980 leading all the way into the

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Ep.204 – Sega's Blockbuster

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2024/07/25

We're heading back to the late-80s to look at creation of SEGA's After Burner, originally released in arcades in 1987. As part of its history, we'll also look at the childhood, and early career of its creator, Yu Suzuki. His story is very much the history of motion simulator cabinets in arcades, which has us also looking at games such as Hang-on, Space Harrier, and Out Run. Join us as we fully immersed ourselves in history on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Find out more at

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Ep.203 – Nintendo Saves The World

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2024/07/18

We're heading back to the mid-80s to look at a pivotal moment in gaming history. Our story today looks at the creation of the Nintendo Famicom (1983) and the Nintendo Entertainment System (1985). As part of its story, we'll look at back at the early history of its designer, Masayuki Uemura. We'll also talk about the influence that the Famicom has had on gaming history. Join us for a nostalgia filled trip down Memory Card Lane.Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co

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Ep.202 – The Great Destruction

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2024/07/11

Today, we look back at the creation of the Armored Core series, which began with Armored Core, released for the Sony PlayStation in July 1997. As part of its story, we'll also learn about the early history of its development studio, FromSoftware. We'll look at how a business software company turned into one of the premiere developers for mech-based and role-playing titles. Finally, we'll briefly touch on the Armored Core series as a whole. Jump into your cockpits and come sortie with us on

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Ep.201 – Let's Get Lucky

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2024/07/04

Today, we go back to the beginning of the Leisure Suit Larry series by looking at the development of Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards. As part of its story, we look at the career of its creator, Al Lowe. We also revisit some of the early catalog of Sierra Entertainment, including the text adventure game that inspired Leisure Suit Larry. Join us as we try to get lucky on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.

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