Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The Video Game Timeline Show
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The Video Game Timeline Show
The Video Game Timeline Show episodes
- June 1980, Intellivision - TVGTLS25
It feels like we're living in the future now with the Intellivision! Join Jack and Evan as they work through the eight launch titles for the revolutionary home console, including sports games, board game games and tie-in games!
--------------
On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
--------------
The Intellivision: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/758325276190179332/910453012152057866/IntellivisionConsole_Retro.png
MLB, Major League Baseball: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452733528657920/maxresdefault.png
Basketball: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452689354235934/nba-basketball_5.png
American Football: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452793121325056/LxB2oWGd9lhfM0XgkAHeHZBliqR2p_qwJ1xdrJBHXYlGjg4LMp3zaHgbQD-2IVdqllThxjX7X3g5phYCitOmd6zCmFGoEZ5e4UUuviRCXA3dvLhDGHe4AyHM1RtuKpjWeKXL1ojh.png
Poker: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452849547292712/pbj-01.png
The Electric Company, Math Fun: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/910452913439137852/4AxWIXUPRqVHf_5pRr2wsPGiFA5qa9giBKz2ntJrg_344jhd4w7KnQjcxMCZXrHNxvkOc0GbvORkXmLt6LZNsgHcARY8TYElYJzrXkMZTRE2BYvjQdYObSD1TdevDkiaU2g.png52 min - May 1980, Pac-Man - TVGTLS24
In this episode, Jack and Evan look at one of the most famous video games ever made, get excited over sound effects, uncover mysteries surrounding the yellow circle's creation and wonder what life would be like without him!
--------------
On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
--------------
Pac-Man Game: http://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200518114838-05-pac-man-40.jpg
Pac-Man Google Doodle: https://www.google.co.uk/logos/2010/pacman10-i.html
Pac-Man Cabinet: https://arcadedirect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/products-pacman__95672.1437902560.1280.1280.png
Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ae/89/27/ae892788dc1ff4e97f95adff8ea529e0.png38 min - The Story So Far - Checkpoint
1972 - 1980 in three quarters of an hour, recapping everything we've spoken about so far! Want to become a video game expert ASAP but never wanted to put in the time or effort? Come and listen to this!
--------------
On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
--------------
Pong:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890951703321518110/unknown.pngBreakout:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890956574183538708/unknown.pngAtari 2600 (Air-Sea Battle):
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890959012076609546/unknown.pngSpace Invaders:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/890960389918044180/unknown.png46 min - May 1980, Mystery House - TVGTLS23
Jack and Evan look at another text-based adventure game this episode but this time with graphics! Join them as they explore a spooky house featuring treasures, murders and unfortunately, more bad game design!
--------------
On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
--------------
Play Mystery House here: https://archive.org/details/Hi-Res_Adventure_1_Mystery_House_1980_On-Line_Systems
Screenshots: https://i.imgur.com/T0vcBVa.png, https://i.imgur.com/uRvzsLL.png, https://i.imgur.com/d3cZOqM.png36 min - April 1980, Game & Watch - TVGTLS22
Jack and Evan look at the first of Nintendo's handheld consoles in this episode, featuring everyone's favourite black and white hero; Mr. Game & Watch! Listen as we juggle balls, raise flags, squash moles, fight fires and face off with hammers!
--------------
On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
--------------
Game&Watch Ball: shorturl.at/kCGI9 and shorturl.at/kwADK
Game&Watch Flagman: shorturl.at/fiG25
Game&Watch Vermin GIF: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/878001483503775764/Vermin.gif
Game&Watch Fire: https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/7/71/Game_watch_fire_widescreen.jpg
Game&Watch Judge: https://images.nintendolife.com/screenshots/24099/300x.jpg39 min - January 1980, Rogue - TVGTLS21
Love Roguelikes? In this episode, Jack and Evan take on the ancestor of everyone's favourite randomly-generated, permadeath genre! Featuring alphabetical enemies, mysterious scrolls and a backstory that could be told for generations!
--------------On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/--------------
Rogue Screenshot: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/878221907298750504/z1umjsb.png
Various Rogue Downloads and Versions: https://www.coredumpcentral.org/download.html
Rogue on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1443430/Rogue/39 min - November 1979, Microvision - TVGTLS20
Jack and Evan dive into the Microvision in this episode: the first handheld games console that used interchangeable cartridges! Join them as they take on not only the original four launch titles, but a few other early releases too as well as slowly lose their mind playing on a screen the same size as an 8-bit sprite!
--------------On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx--------------
Jack's bowling screenshot (1): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/869697617850949702/unknown.png
Jack's bowling screenshot (2): https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/869706000163295312/unknown.png
Microvision in Friday the 13th Part 2: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/870385274482479144/microvision-friday-the-13th-part-2.png47 min - November 1979, Galaxian - TVGTLS19
Jack and Evan take on another legend in the timeline in this episode, featuring full-colour backgrounds, intergalactic space bugs and a clear upgrade to one of the most beloved retro games of all time!
--------------On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/--------------
Galaxian GIF: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4q8YcUVdA5U/XsR8fm2tfYI/AAAAAAAAUnE/J41C_kSASzU9iDIskgmo8rSL2vFfCWUHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/armada_shoot_opt.gif
Cabinet (Scale Model): https://numskull.com/galaxian-quarter-scale-arcade-cabinet/
Lord of the Rings book art: http://www.tolkienbooks.net/images/main/lr/lr-1971.gif
Falkor: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/865309720360386570/2Q.png41 min - November 1979, Asteroids - TVGTLS18
Jack and Evan try out intergalactic bobbing and weaving in this episode as they take on the game that knocked Space Invaders from the top-spot of late 70s gaming. Join them as they stop complaining about vector-based graphics, get to grips with screen wrapping and delight in the death of enemy AI!
--------------On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/--------------
Asteroids Screenshot:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/860877492243398676/W1siZiIsIjI2ODIzNyJdLFsicCIsImNvbnZlcnQiLCItcXVhbGl0eSA5MCAtcmVzaXplIDIwMDB4MTQ0MFx1MDAzZSJdXQ.png
Cabinet Art: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758325276190179332/860822856955199488/side-profile.png37 min - October 1979, FS1 Flight Simulator - TVGTLS17
Jack and Evan take to the vector-based skies this week in the great-grandaddy of flight simulator games, learn about some hidden Snoopy-based lore and take the first steps to getting their pilot's license.
--------------On iTunes or Apple Podcasts? Don't forget to leave us a review!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/sAEQ3Kx
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvgtls
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevideogametimelineshow
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvgtls/--------------
FS1 Flight Simulator screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/tGqDZG1
Game Manual: https://www.apple.asimov.net/documentation/games/flight_simulator/subLogic%20FS1%20-%20Tape%20Version.pdf
Student Pilot's Flight Manual on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Student-Pilots-Flight-Manual-Certificate/dp/156027719X35 min
About The Video Game Timeline Show
From the publisher's feed
With the video game industry now being the most popular and profitable form of entertainment, it comes with a long history! Join Jack and Evan on their journey to uncover the entire history of video…
games, from the very early starts within basements and bedrooms to now massive organisations and businesses that span the entire world. Featuring insights from Jack and Evan as life-long video game lovers and players, as well as exciting guests and industry professionals who live and breathe the world of video games.