The History of Video Games

By Wes

A chronological play through of video games... more

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The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.

The History of Video Games episodes:

October 02, 2019 1975 - A Chicago Coin Surprise
Woah, did Chicago Coin really make an original game? Find out and learn more about an Atari prototype called Crossfire as well as Meadows Games' next hit!
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
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1h 10min
September 18, 2019 1975 - Time to Race!
In this episode we cover a bunch of racing games that all come out around the same time in 1975. Some have 8 player support, some have A.I. and some make Wes feel like he's a terrible driver!
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
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1h 4min
September 11, 2019 1975 - The Return of the Odyssey!
Welcome home old friend! Our favorite console from 1972 is back three years later slimmer and faster then ever. We also talk about our favorite games of 1974 and some other assorted early 75' titles.
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
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1h 14min
September 04, 2019 1974 - Consoles in 1974
The end of an era! Our last 1974 episode. Join us as we talk consoles and take a look back at some of our favorite and least favorite games from the podcast so far!
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
...more
1h 9min
August 28, 2019 1974 - The First Game With Scrolling Graphics
What a turnaround! This episode is absolutely packed with amazing games that were all released in the Fall of 1974. Grab some popcorn and break out the retro.
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
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1h 13min
August 21, 2019 1974 - The Lame Duck Episode
This is a bit of a different one, as we get to a drought of good games here in the middle of 1974. We take the time to trash a couple of bad games and then run through over 20 honorable mentions! (The most notable game in this episode is probably Gran Trak 20 from Atari)
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Special Topic Resource -
http://allincolorforaquarter.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ultimate-so-far-history-of-exidy_24.html
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1h 1min
August 14, 2019 1974 - First FPS Game
Oh boy this one might be a little bit of a controversial, but just enjoy the ride and experience some great games with us on this episode! Except for one, you know who you are!
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
...more
1h 7min
July 31, 2019 1974 - The First Human Sprites
1974 is here and it starts with some great games! Join us as we review Star Trader, Wipe Out, Basketball, and Rebound as well as talk about how Ben creates the timeline.
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
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1h 16min
July 24, 2019 Episode 8 - Saying Goodbye to the Odyssey
In this episode we say goodbye to the Odyssey and talk about the final games and consoles released in 1973!
Special Links -
W.I.N. Youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnwyInhr5Hw
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
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1h 5min
July 17, 2019 Episode 7 - Pong Era Pt 2
In this episode we review more Pong clones, as well as many computer games of 1973! All 101 of them actually....
Special Links -
Hipolito Pichardo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrjxd5mpOA&list=PLAzAg2hsIh-qmKbVjb84grtgKA7jcOt7m&index=85
Conway's Game of Life - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life
Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1
Email - [email protected]
Hosts - Ben & Wes
Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Can you guess this week's transition music?!
...more
1h 13min

FAQs about The History of Video Games:

How many episodes does The History of Video Games have?

The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.