TCW Podcast Episode 226 - Ray Kassar

Ray Kassar rose from humble beginnings to become a talented, savvy, and personable executive. He began his career in the textile industry at Burlington Industries, where he eventually became president of its most profitable division. However, after the unexpected passing of Burlington’s head, Kassar faced ageism and cronyism, which stifled his advancement. Despite climbing the corporate ladder again, he was passed over for a more tenured executive. Leaving Burlington, Kassar founded a company importing Egyptian cotton for the U.S., where he planned to work until retirement. However, Manny Gerard of Warner Communications recruited him to stabilize Atari after its recent acquisition. Kassar’s leadership introduced a robust marketing strategy, reduced manufacturing defects, and turned Atari into a massive profit center. Though his rapid adaptation to the gaming industry sparked some resentment and controversy, Kassar’s impact on Atari was undeniable. His story is one of nuance and twists, as Atari would not have achieved its success without his visionary leadership.

TCW 046 - Atari, Ray Kassar, and Warner: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/atari-ray-kassar-and-warner/

TCW 104 - A Holistic View of ET: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-holistic-view-of-et/

TCW 186 - Atari's Distribution Nightmare: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/atari-s-distribution-nightmare/

TCW 187  -  Atari's Sinking Ship: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/atari-s-sinking-ship/

Once Upon Atari - How I made history by killing an industry: (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4fUDNx6

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 225 - Games by Apollo

The great video game crash of the mid-1980s had many factors contributing to it. One such factor was the rise of companies like Games by Apollo, which is sometimes seen as an exemplar of the many businesses that entered the video game industry hoping to make quick money. While some criticisms of Games by Apollo are valid, the company was also much more than that, bringing innovative game ideas to the table. Founded by Patrick Roper, who previously created career videos for students, the company grew rapidly and released games at an unprecedented pace. However, many of its games suffered from short production times, leading to control problems, balance issues, and design flaws. Despite these challenges, Games by Apollo consistently tried to push the envelope, creating games that pushed the VCS to new heights!

Smell BAD (Labyrinth): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6H4e7Kvvw

Fuzzy Bunny's Guide To You Know What (Simpsons): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQn-DwSW-tk

Hands Across America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnA0uYL4YtI

Games By Apollo PM Magazine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2BhTS-q38A

 Skeet Shoot (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UWJFOUBxTo

Spacechase (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdG-v4MY51Q

Racquetball (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWueVYa0HJk

Lochjaw (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW8HOi1f0G8

Lost Luggage (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qehLDMO_Ncs

Kaboom (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwrZHu-d-vY

Space Cavern (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EILC0vcdnc4

Space Cavern - Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMaMvchzMBI

Demon Attack (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GwoSr12kxY

Kyphus  (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmgsYN1oBI

Squoosh (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQR_hgYZPHA

Pompeii (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj_9EnYxqvU

Play Pompeii: https://atarionline.org/atari-2600/pompeii

Infiltrate (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u24ngfVWqA8

Elevator Action (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrBE8iUwgg4

Elevator Action (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM5reigEnv4

Final Approach (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcUWNNCCMKE

Wabbit (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpJmR9ygI9c

Video Game History Foundation -The Woman who Brought Female Representation to Games: https://gamehistory.org/wabbit/

Guardian (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmlwqi_UeEU

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 224 - D&D & Video Games 3E

In our final look at D&D & Video Games, we explore the early PC and mainframe computer scene, as well as the games created by fans of D&D. Various aspects of D&D were incorporated into these games, ranging from puzzles and light combat to full-on dungeon dives to claim treasure from the deepest levels. These games grew in popularity and led to others iterating on the aspects they enjoyed. Games on the PLATO system—such as Pedit5, D&D, and Orthanc—paved the way for reimagining these games on home computers, including the Apple II. This foundation led to the creation of seminal titles like Ultima and Wizardry, which would influence RPGs on PCs for over a decade. D&D has a long history of collaborating with different systems and ideas to create innovative forms of gaming, with the potential to continue transforming video games well into the future.

Livestream 2024 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahP86-2H8lc

Playing at the World - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YokLZC

The Elusive Shift - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3C8cHVq

Game Wizards - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/48uCtzi

Colossal Cave Adventure: https://rickadams.org/adventure/

Play Zork Online: https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/5zyoqrsugeopel3ffhz_vq/zork

TCW 170 - A Rogue's Survival Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-rogue-s-survival-part-1/

TCW 171 - A Rogue's Survival Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-rogue-s-survival-part-2/

Pedit5: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedit5

M199h: https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2023/10/m199h-new-findings-both-solve-and.html

Everything We Know About 1970s Mainframe RPGS We Can No Longer Play: https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2021/06/brief-everything-we-know-about-1970s.html

Orthanc (1975): https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-123-orthanc-1977.html

D&D On PLATO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPrzb534TY

Revisiting The Dungeon (1975): https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2019/01/revisiting-dungeon-1975.html

Telengard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDnYIsa-po

Play Telengard: https://www.myabandonware.com/game/telengard-6w

Moria: https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-121-moria-1975.html

Play Moria (1988 DOS): https://www.myabandonware.com/game/moria-27f/play-27f

Oubliette: https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/10/game-12-oubliette-1977.html

PLATO Oubliette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vUmkTi5D-k

TCW 016 - Early Computer Game Platforms: The Trinity, and the Disciples: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/early-computer-game-platforms-the-trinity-and-the-disciples/

Play Beneath Apple Manor (DOS 1983): https://www.myabandonware.com/game/beneath-apple-manor-256

Beneath Apple Manor Walkthrough (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IB7j2KVFrY

Dungeon Campaign: https://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/game-83-dungeon-campaign-1979.html

Dungeon Campaign (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xY7bZJ1LOQ

Dragon Maze (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7-PNdthkDw

Dragon Maze Lets Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnAmBAxgSo

Starfleet Orion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfleet_Orion

Temple of Apshai Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVcDIQbwtWc

Temple of Apshai (Commodore Pet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3mcwLM-l5k

Ultima (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPqUe6Ohn2A

Wizardry (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJhMpPnnXMo

(Ethan) Temple of Apshai (TRS 80) - The Quest Log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMtY5BxdM0

TCW 114 - The Wizards of Sir-Tech: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-wizards-of-sir-tech/

TCW 115 - The Return of the Sdraziw of Sir-Tech: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-return-of-the-sdraziw-of-sir-tech/

Escape (Apple II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nvh78Dqfkg

Panorama Toh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4t6A9C31h0

TCW 157 - Final Fantasy's Tale: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/final-fantasy-s-tale/

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 223 - D&D & Video Games 2E

In the second part of our exploration of Dungeons & Dragons and its connection to video games, we examine the game’s refinement and rise in popularity. D&D was a groundbreaking experience, brought to life through Gary Gygax’s collaboration with others, particularly Dave Arneson, who developed many of its foundational concepts. The game evolved from miniature wargaming focused on medieval combat, with Tolkien-inspired high fantasy elements added later as an afterthought. These fantasy rules closely resembled those of Rules for Middle Earth but weren’t universally embraced, as some players preferred the realism of traditional wargaming, making it challenging to satisfy both audiences. We also delve into the well-known controversy between Gygax and Arneson and the creation of the Blackmoor campaign setting. We explore how TSR released the original box set and then evolved it into AD&D. Additionally, we examine how RPGs began to take off as a whole new type of game that people could play. Finally, we look at how D&D became embroiled in the cultural backlash of the 1980s "Satanic Panic."

Transcript: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/transcripts/tcw223

Livestream 2024 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahP86-2H8lc

Playing at the World - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YokLZC

The Elusive Shift - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3C8cHVq

Game Wizards - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/48uCtzi

Leonard Nimoy The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins Full Album Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQbus0xfhk

Playing at the World - Rules for Middle Earth: https://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-precursor-to-chainmail-fantasy.html

Knights of the Dinner Table: https://kenzerco.com/

Bunnies & Burrows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunnies_%26_Burrows

Tunnels & Trolls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnels_%26_Trolls

James Dallas Egbert III: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Dallas_Egbert_III

Chief Wiggum - It Almost Looks Like an Arrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb5k0iOBdsU

Bake him away Toys!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOvfN2Y4oo

Mazes & Monsters Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLi422rkUIY

NYT  - D&D: Satanic Panic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATUpSPj0x-c

D&D Cartoon Lore Explored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9lZxOMMufM

Matel D&D Handheld Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2OI7sVHjQ

Matel D&D Electronic Labyrinth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STU1I_x0-so

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (Intellivision): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MDVwAXVJ3w

[Adult Themes] Dark Dungeons Comic: https://www.chick.com/products/tract?stk=0046

[Some Adult Themes] CBS - What was the Satanic Panic?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plEImKEIRm8

(BADD) Bothered About Dungeons & Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Ies6NVAeA

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 222 - D&D & Video Games 1E

In the first part of this series, we explore the various influences leading to the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. This episode is an edited version of our livestream, delving into the rise in popularity of war games, board games, and miniatures. Avalon Hill, a major company in this field, published The General magazine, which helped players connect for games. Through opponent-wanted ads resembling today’s unmoderated forums and the discovery of games like Kriegsspiel and Stratego, we witness the evolution of elements that would eventually lead to the early role-playing game (RPG).

Livestream 2024 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahP86-2H8lc

Playing at the World - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YokLZC

The Elusive Shift - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3C8cHVq

Game Wizards - Jon Peterson (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/48uCtzi

Afrika Korps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHOtUG4JvlQ

SGS Afrika Korps: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266640/SGS_Afrika_Korps/

Gettysburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Cw6nzrPgw

The General Magazine: https://www.vftt.co.uk/ah_mags.asp?ProdID=PDF_Gen

What is Kriegsspiel?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKVeR4n-u1w

Chancellorsville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJjNI4CO70

Computer Chronicles Revisited: https://www.smoliva.blog/

Strategos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategos_(game)

Secrets of Blackmore on Amazon Prime Video (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/4fsUSyA

How to Play DIPLOMACY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53oL0ptt7k

Yes Mr Ford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0-AD3bFjF8

Siege of Bodenburg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Bodenburg

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds - Save 30% by signing up through the website and not the iOS App!

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 221 - North to Hellgate London

In a pseudo part three of our look at Condor and Blizzard North, we explore the troubles the company faced after a year and a half of crunch. David, Max, and Eric were all burned out along with the rest of the staff. David was going through a divorce and had trouble putting his heart into figuring out what the next game would be. Due to lack of leadership and a proper chain of command, many employees felt frustrated switching games over and over. At the same time, the expansion, Lord of Destruction, was completed after a year of development with no crunch. Through a combination of bad corporate structure, not empowering middle management, factionalism, and troubles with Blizzard's corporate owners being bought and sold amid their own scandals, David, Eric, Max, and Bill Roper from Blizzard South went on to form Flagship Studios and work on Hellgate: London. Unfortunately, the game was not well received due to expectations exceeding the financial and technical hurdles that needed to be overcome. There is a lot more to this story, so prepare yourself as we leave one hell for another!

Thor - Game Studio Gambles: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NLb9-DPspgA

Thor - Email Mike: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1ilUpXkGxbo

Karateka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKqk9kosCs4

Dale Carnegie - How  to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

Flagship Studios: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagship_Studios

Fate Longplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGH577lznLk&list=PL112CEBA37FF962EE

Mythos Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fEsOrRvZ58

Hellgate London E3 2005 Cinematic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xG9puQZJ1c

Hellgate London E3 Bill Roper Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1EQhHQPbQ

US/China WOW Model Differences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtI2GcUPEFQ

Hellgate London Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiKbGoiIHqo

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds - Sign up through the website not the iOS App!

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 220 - Diablo 2

We continue exploring the Diablo franchise with Diablo 2 and the journey of the team at Blizzard North. This episode covers the history of the Hellfire expansion for Diablo 1 and how it came to be developed by Sierra Online. A directive was issued for Blizzard North to focus on creating Diablo 2. The team aimed not just to create a bigger dungeon but to expand the game’s overall scope. However, the development of Diablo 2 faced challenges like feature creep, excessive gaming, and the absence of a game design document. These issues led to a year and a half of crunch time to complete the game. Despite these difficulties, Diablo 2 was released to phenomenal success.

Hellfire Monk Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlxnFfxRM4

David Brevik on Diablo Hellfire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4bDFgcuH-I

Warcraft Adventures - Lord of the Clans (Lets Play): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7JZu__7KTs

Thor - Overworked % Amazon Game Studios: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IVdaysrIS74

Thor - Blizzard Working Conditions: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B2mqnuRalYA

Thor - Blizzard Pay: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a8aumvAq5gM

Thor - Value vs Income from a Job: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8s3wa5kL6RY

TCW 054 - Blizzard - Vikings and WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft/

TCW 055 - Blizzard - Hellfire and The World… of WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-hellfire-and-the-world%E2%80%A6-of-warcraft/

Diablo II from 2000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_MoFDWJees

Diablo II LOD Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM7gA_xD7vE

Original StarCraft Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAXDv--grUE

Diablo II TV Commercial (Its Everywhere): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBp9ECiodc

Diablo II TV Commercial (Evil Has Survived): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RvRK5qf6Lc

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 219 - Diablo 1

We explore the monumental game Diablo! Initially a collaborative effort between David Brevik, Erich Schaefer, and Max Schaefer, Diablo brought together elements from games like X-Com, Angband, and surprisingly NHL '94. The trio formed the company Condor, producing NFL games and a Street Fighter clone called Justice League Task Force for the SEGA Genesis. At CES, they discovered another company developing the SNES port of Justice League, Blizzard Entertainment. Through a series of fortuitous events, Condor was acquired by Davidson & Associates and rebranded as Blizzard North. Join us as we explore the wild history of Diablo and its impact on shaping how we play video games today!

Play Diabo 1 Web Shareware Version: https://d07riv.github.io/diabloweb/

It was the best of times it was the blurst of times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no_elVGGgW8

Moria (Plato Emulator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zvqgKKXAFI

Angband: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSiX_aoUn5s

Stay a While and Listen (2 Book Series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087JF24VG?binding=kindle_edition

Gordo 106 (AGDQ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwqlNeT9oTE

Three Days of the Condor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU8tQTNlPAM

Iguana Entertainment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguana_Entertainment

MC Chris Kingdom Hearts 2 & Resident Evil 4 (EXPLICIT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsDUSxK5Fs

NHL '94: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShqgmvGrxfM

X-COM UFO Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZJAFG0rjo0

The Digital Antiquarian - Diablo: https://www.filfre.net/2023/07/diablo/

Diablo 1 Original Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcKmaLP-sQM

Justice League Task Force (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hNrLiRxBE4

Justice League Task Force (SNES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QulgjKAsRaA

TCW 054 - Blizzard: Vikings and WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft/

TCW 055 - Blizzard: Hellfire and The World… of WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-hellfire-and-the-world%E2%80%A6-of-warcraft/

David Brevik - Making Diablo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_CXw4x61E

Diablo 1 - The Sin War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWXozMHrxrM

Diablo 1 All Cutscenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aMkkf8-i-U

Kali (Software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_(software)

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 218 - The 100 Games Redux - The Revival

We’re back to revisit the 100 most influential games, this time with your feedback! We’ve made many changes to the list and even brought back some of the games that were previously cut. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in, left a comment on YouTube, or reached out to us in other ways. Although we couldn’t read every single comment, we’ve carefully considered all the feedback and appreciate everyone for sharing their thoughts! Many of the changes we made were influenced by your input. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the exciting world of the 100 most influential games!

Live Stream for 2024 will be October 12th at 13:00 (18:00 GMT)!

Simpsons Barney - 'It Begins!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Johmlmq-dRU

The Marshmallow Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-n8Z7G0ic

CoD4 - Modern Warfare - How it change a Genre Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXD5_7wqr1U

Meet the Spy (Explicit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR4N5OhcY9s

Malibu Stacy Hat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8

Game Theory (Roblox Doors): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65-STzRJCho

Moria (Description): http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-121-moria-1975.html

The Revised list of Games:

--Added--

Moria (Plato Emulator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxXW_8rcD0k

Zork I (PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzUagi41Wo0

(Changed) -- Ultima (III - Exodus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHpuc4yqzk

Jet Set Willy (ZX Spectrum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ywx6uVn9E

Gauntlet (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLnkCAFihqA

Double Dragon (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfZz-1e-dUQ

(Changed) -- Super Metroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tufNHthJE

Diablo II Remastered Beginner Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbXpwdUv3HE

Final Fantasy VII: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-lbtqQ7oY

Unreal Tournament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfDBNQs0P6A

Warcraft III - Reign of Chaos (Human Campaign): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Ot4lq6YsY

Roblox (Evolution from 2004-2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDf0gZhZH5E

Alien Hominid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5VHApFkG4

Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr7GqRRrT_Q

Team Fortress 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP8THCntY9Y

Happy Farms (Farmville BETA Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpPEXNtz_TY

Demon's Souls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ltc3Q9jo-4

Angry Birds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiQ8btusrs

Super Meat Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izXj61XDVNE

---

(Restored) -- King's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TLhR51uGY

(Restored) -- Baldur's Gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYOH5PmoaE

(Restored) -- Parappa the Rapper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbYdRZ8FiuA

(Restored) -- Resident Evil:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW4wLlZnHk

---

Breakout:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7Sg5pXAok

Empire (Plato): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qodf2AjrEQo

Computer Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3BQsCCwo8w

Gran Trak 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYEcDpBLDpc

Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6f9_9kzuzk

Table Tennis (Odyssey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmL6l128JU

Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gss3lxeqCok

Dragon's Lair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dg4J9_nes

Heiankyo Alien (Game Boy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY3qVBkIu74

Mortal Kombat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F82XAvCuVc

One on One (c64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URobcuTcBFU

Outrun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUl-cAtUIE

Pac-Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScq4P5gn4A

Pole Position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFs1Xc82Q0U

Robotron 2084: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l800GL6NQPY

Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vc-RIkpk40

Street Fighter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI284D4y1q4

Xevious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyFHvPizYM

Metal Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehlAMTh42Ko

Prince of Persia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCxHlEIrlM

Sonic the Hedgehog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQYDLcvkBc

Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_VDM8nC9sM

Super Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlAmXXNz5ac

Wing Commander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfRvCSBD4q0

Adventure 2600: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZDRELOqoI

Legend of Zelda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADhznw1zhc

Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7oUArcVis0

Portopia Serial Murder Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQhnJxP7qU

DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/

Maple Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_0hm9Xj5dQ

Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN2FDtPCnw

Tower of Druaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCGIP4SifE

Ultima IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfAE5tXHv4

Wizardry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYLn_ij5G10

World of Warcraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlVQYjkCDM

Dune 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk

Fire Emblem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp2NqY3M6fI

StarCraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j3X3EuCf98

ARMA 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wFTd2lW34

Battlefield 1942: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gc2AJQLvcQ

Half-Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV9o6b91Sc

Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9ZyK5L3-A

Kill Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zW5X0CwTs

Medal of Honor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ivwknQN54

PUBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctOYN2pMs4

Resident Evil 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFuHLUuuzLI

Gran Turismo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlFs3s2JNM

ICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPP41ZKtA0c

Myst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30r0iRH73Q

Shenmue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RpDgxAyKI

System Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ

Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltNSs9Vzdg

Virtua Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl895zXjfyQ

Dance Dance Revolution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU

Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oghqTROa7o

Pokemon Red & Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHHSQxn_IOY

Shariki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XKS7tLB8w

Spacewar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EWQYAfuMYw

Pong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6Rh-rmGAo

Colossal Cave Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFrWH0na0A

Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uSzmzZP1s8

MUD (Core MUD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yhk0chxyk

Donkey Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp2aMs38ERY

Super Mario Bros.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ViRBWz4-E

Elite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJvdZWhNLiM

Dragon Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dalWuTitE

Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbo1AGqKrI

SimCity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A54blk-ojA4

John Madden Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbPghLpK6c

Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE3t_WuoSwE

Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8

Alone in the Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWaQe8LPW0

Doom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnOLFd_ByQ

Quake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCHIYXBts0

Super Mario 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVLIRthpNc

Ocarina of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9CxAulk04

Grand Theft Auto 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zoLurwbCHM

---

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds - Please do not use the iOS App -- Save yourself the 30% Apple Tax!

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 217 - The Games of Ed Logg

Ed Logg had a long and distinguished career in Atari's coin-op division. Initially aspiring to be a math professor, his path changed after encountering the Atari 2600 at a friend's Christmas party. While at Atari, Logg created the legendary game Asteroids, which became a massive success. He continued his streak with Super Breakout and co-created Centipede with Dona Bailey. Inspired by his son's love of Dungeons & Dragons, and the game Dandy, Logg developed the classic Gauntlet. He later created one of the first arcade first-person shooters, Xybots. Although his attempts to transition into the 3D era with games like Steel Talons, San Francisco Rush, and Dr. Muto did not achieve the same level of success; Ed Logg's deep understanding of what makes a great arcade game has left a lasting impact not only in the coin-op space, but across the entire gaming industry.

TCW 081 - The Meeting of SpaceWar: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-meeting-of-spacewar/

TCW 022 - The Galaxy Game: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-galaxy-game/

Sprint 2 (Atari - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R32e7O6tfdg

TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/

Super Breakout - Progressive mode (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyrTQGt_tU

Atari Video Pinball (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4aB8ukBIcM

Asteroids (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBVGCw5kl9E

TCW 212 - The Exidy of the 70's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-70s/

TCW 213 - The Exidy of the 80's and 90's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-80s-and-90s/

Centipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwh3wcrUtR8

Centipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XEmf02zEM

Millipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rU6aKcyGqc

Millipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IX8Y2t0LQ

Maze Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSja0y0N-N8

Road Runner (Laserdisc Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7v55T3dxyk

Dandy (Atari 800): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8grHJweO4

Tank 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NMfl32t2Y

Gauntlet (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me68G1l-kPY

Gauntlet (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNv4AlJhQM

Gauntlet (Commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oju5vAfFBDc

Gauntlet 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78A0p5jfjVk

Xybots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvfBUjvj2k

Othello (VCS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUNx9ULi3Uk

Tengen Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUJbiLJrkgo

Steal Talons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5IF50mJrY

San Francisco Rush (N64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl9PXqG0dvg

Dr Muto (Ps2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-558CiCOqcc

New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!

TCW Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @tcwpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds

Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/