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

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(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

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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

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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/

TCW Podcast Episode 216 - The 100 Games Redux - The Removal

We revisit our list of the top 100 most influential games, making decisions on what to keep, remove, or change. We’ve removed 19 games and altered another—do you agree with our choices? What would you add or remove? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Email us at [email protected] to make your case. We’ll use your feedback in our September 15, 2024 episode, where we will revisit the list, add new games, and reorder the top 20. Join us for a fun debate on what deserves a spot!

TCW 098 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-1/

TCW 099 - The 100 Most  Influential Games Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-2/

TCW 100 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 3: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-3/

Roko's Basilisk  : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basilisk

Pac-Man Fever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrwnAdqBCg0

The Original list of Games:

(Removed) -- Pot Shot (Scorched Earth DOS video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw_mpjKlpg

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

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

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

The Dungeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm53IKtL9zw

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

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

(Removed) -- Speed Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jc9_xrD2_M

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

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

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Gradius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-OaZv3Jfkg

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

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Brezerk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFSQ0Pl4KDk

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

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

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Renegade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC0GZNjZVH8

(Removed) -- Manic Miner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFA2d4G9q30

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

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

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Mystery House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiwHwPvIHBs

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

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

(Removed) -- Otogirisou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SVP9TiqIhA&list=PL4BBFCC3CDD581BE2

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

Metroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly1PUEmxyyQ

Symphony of the Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnhPNS0rqM

(Removed) -- Rescue Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_XsRYTO-0

(Removed) -- Herzog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU2FDnKzt5I

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

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

(Removed) -- Seven Cities of Gold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57qE1arvo3U

(Removed) -- Dynasty Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SARDWdZIM

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

DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/

(Removed) -- Neverwinter Nights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwFv_LerIAg

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

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

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

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

(Changed) -- Ultima (III - Exodus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrQFzWO4pYo

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Dungeon Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGLkPY22pkg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Removed) -- Ridge Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5VHJAE5io

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 215 - Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. For some, it was the first time they really connected with a JRPG. For others, it marked the transition from pixel art games to 3D gaming. Final Fantasy VII owes much to the storytelling work of its predecessor, Final Fantasy VI, led by Yoshinori Kitase. Kitase used his love of filmmaking to add an artistic flair to games, improving on the static scenes most games relied on. With Final Fantasy VII, Kitase aimed to overcome hardware limitations in storytelling. This desire to push beyond hardware constraints also led SquareSoft to break ties with Nintendo and join Sony with their new PlayStation. The marketing of FF VII in the West as more than just an RPG helped it become the first Final Fantasy game to sell more in the West than in Japan, thereby cementing JRPGs in the public's mind.

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

FFVI - Sand on my boots!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W79EPTyL7Pc

FFVI - Opera Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHrQdC02FY

FFVI - Cid's Death and Celes Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNcwGol0zo

FFVI - Loke and Rachel's Backstory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl7urWIrQTU

FFVI - The Falcon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZA9om3Ezww

The Original Trilogy ILM Special Effects Makers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85MK2GDkoxo

Star Wars Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJguy6wSYyI

Spaceballs Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dZveoBfiww

TCW 053 - This History and Merger of Enix and Square: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-history-and-merger-of-enix-and-square/

TCW 011 - The Genesis of JRPGs: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-genesis-of-jrpgs/

FF IV - Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njl7aBS0Ah4

FF IV - The Giant of Babil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6k1gHh_2k

 FF VI - Coin Toss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZSXwMe678

FF VI - Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAD31P49hsw

FF 7 - An Oral History: https://www.polygon.com/a/final-fantasy-7

Polygon - Final Fantasy VI Tech Demo with Kazuyuki Hashimoto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DTjrY1LXrk

FF VI SGI Tech Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHdODEMD9c

FF VII Opening Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CORYpK6_W8

Interview With Hironobu Sakaguchi: https://youtu.be/wucMb3Hcuhc?t=269

Friendly Tap of the Horn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mYHss0Xmus

Following the Blood Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkQq79OZIvE

The Midgar Zolom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfqkWu1Yrj8

Knights of the Round cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9aI5RkoeQ

Sephiroth's Ultimate Attack - Super Nova: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktc022h9Nj8

Final Fantasy VII Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDz9A4ByHIQ

FF7 Promo Art: https://www.mobygames.com/game/858/final-fantasy-vii/promo/

Aerith's Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGuohjmGY3Q

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: FF VII Opening ~ Bombing Mission: https://archive.org/details/final_fantasy_vii_soundtrack/02-Opening+~+Bombing+Mission.mp3

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 214 - The Neo Geo

The Neo Geo was SNK's attempt to create a versatile hardware system for operators, allowing them to swap out games at a reduced cost while also bringing an authentic arcade experience into homes. The system's development was influenced by Capcom, with Street Fighter creator Takashi Nishiyama moving to SNK. The Neo Geo came in two versions: the Multi Video System (MVS) for arcades and the Advanced Entertainment System (AES) for home use. Priced at $650 in 1990 (equivalent to $1,562 in 2024), the console was expensive but initially well-received by operators due to a strong lineup of games and the six-month lag between arcade and home releases. Despite an attempt to introduce a lower-priced CD version, it was too late to compete effectively. Ultimately, the Neo Geo could not keep up with the emerging 3D transition and the more affordable Sony PlayStation.

Alex's Book is available on Humble Bundle again! Through July 28/29 2024!

TCW 028 - Picking up the Pieces: The US Arcade Industry After the Crash: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/picking-up-the-pieces-the-us-arcade-industry-after-the-crash/

Ghouls N' Ghosts (Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taujbsNtNh8

Strider (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOOiCFktU4

UN Squadron (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY8yMGefNB8

Final Fight (Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0U8U-yqbOs

Uniwar S (Irem - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRrt_OSZnkY

Moon Patrol (Irem - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiHQ6OXgP7Y

Spartan X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqZs2cQEf8

Street Fighter (1987 Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVLCv-YgWco

Champion Baseball (1983 - SEGA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCrd1dM8U44

Rodrigo Copetti - Neo Geo Architecture: https://www.copetti.org/writings/consoles/neogeo/

Riding Hero (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsIuiK7Rjo

Baseball Stars Professional (SNK - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmdAMGmP6O0

Magician Lord (SNK - Neo Geo AES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mTaYFgTlGE

NAM-1975 (SNK Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDjqJDAYA6I

Top Player's Golf (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjcD0DWb06g

Ninja Combat (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV9bgRRHvNo

SNK Neo Geo 1990 Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0rEauZSSl6M

Neo Geo Electronic Gaming Monthly Insert: https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_031_February_1992_Neo_Geo_Supplement/mode/2up

 Fatal Fury (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqcYWJfLdSs

Art of Fighting (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jmt9gvSg-Q

TCW 041 - Beating Them All Up: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/beating-them-all-up/

Johnny Arcade Introduces SNK Neo Geo Save Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ps78EWARBE

Samurai Showdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq9k5Gbh9xg

The making of Samurai Showdown (Polygon): https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/10/15223966/the-making-of-samurai-shodown

Metal Slug (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zR2NN05UT8

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/