Gordon Walton, a veteran designer who has developed games since the 70s, worked in computer retail and was there at the dawn of online gaming, dives deep into his history to give up some great insight into the industry of yesterday and today.

This first part covers his career up to the moment that online gaming enters his resume. From Konami to Gametek and some Harpoon in between.

Recorded March 2021

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