The History of Video Games

By Wes

A chronological play through of video games... more

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How many episodes does The History of Video Games have?

The podcast currently has 258 episodes available.

The History of Video Games episodes:

November 05, 2025 1983 - Sinistar
Run! Run! Run! Sinistar lives and has finally made its way onto the podcast with an exciting dual-review in this week's exciting episode! We also check out Mazer Blazer from Stern and Carnival Massacre by Thorn EMI in this week's episode.

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 16min
October 22, 2025 1983 - Goodbye Commodore PET!
Raise a glass to our fallen comrade! The first of the Holy Trinity of Computers has fallen - the Commodore PET is no more! Join us as we reminisce about the old times, as well as take a sneak peak into what the future on the PET platform looks like in this farewell episode. We also review Forbidden Forest by Cosmi, The Glob by Epos, and Skater by Data East in today's episode!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 10min
October 15, 2025 1983 - Congo Bongo
Donkey Kong is back! No wait, he's called Bongo now....well in any case he's goin down just like the rest of his Gorilla brethren! Join Ben and Wes as they discuss Sega's Congo Bongo, finish 1983 research, and play Bugaboo the Flea, Outworlder on the SD-2xx, and Mad Planets by Gottlieb in this week's packed episode!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 7min
September 24, 2025 1983 - Birth of the Internet
The birth of the internet arrives in January 1983, but does that mean MMO's are right around the corner?! The guys discuss this and also take a look at some new games like Joyful Road by SNK, New Sinbad 7 by ATW, The Institute (graphical version) by Screenplay and Changer by Random House in this week's episode!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 7min
September 10, 2025 1983 - The Dark Age of Video Gaming
We're here, but do we want to be?! It's time to take a look at the first games from 1983 and find out just what we're in store for! Reviews include Cluster Buster by Data East, Ixion by Sega, BC's Quest for Tires from Sierra On-Line, and Moria by Koeneke & Todd Jr.

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 15min
August 13, 2025 1982 - The Game Awards
And with that, 1982 comes to a close! I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we have! We were truly fortunate to play some really great classics and hidden gems this year, join us in the final episode as we give out our awards to the best of the best! See everyone in 1983!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
44min
July 30, 2025 1982 - Sprite Hall of Fame
Awards season is here, and this year it's coming to you in two parts! In this week's episode Ben and Wes look back on the year, talk about some stats, and nominate three sprites each to our Sprite Hall of Fame! You can find the new sprites already uploaded on our website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
29min
July 16, 2025 1982 - The End of the Golden Age....E.T.
Our final episode of 1982 is here at last, and with it comes the end of an era. The Golden Age of arcade games is over.....all hail E.T.

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 15min
July 09, 2025 1982 - Popeye
Shigeru Miyamoto is back after his success with Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr, but this time he gets to use the IP he always wanted - Popeye! Get ready to punch some beer cans, eat some spinach, and win Olive Oil's love in this all time classic! We also play Quantum, Springer, and Miner 2049er, so sit back and enjoy!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 7min
July 02, 2025 1982 - Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
If Buck Rogers is known for one thing, it's zooming, but honestly he's only the first course in today's massive episode! Join us as we see if Wes can score 1 billion points Nibbler, find out if Ben can locate the pyramids in The Sands of Egypt, and learn how to use dominoes as weapons in Domino Man!

Website -
https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
...more
1h 21min

FAQs about The History of Video Games:

How many episodes does The History of Video Games have?

The podcast currently has 258 episodes available.