The History of Video Games

The birth of the internet arrives in January 1983, but does that mean MMO's are right around the corner?! The guys discuss this and also take a look at some new games like Joyful Road by SNK, New Sinbad 7 by ATW, The Institute (graphical version) by Screenplay and Changer by Random House in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

We're here, but do we want to be?! It's time to take a look at the first games from 1983 and find out just what we're in store for! Reviews include Cluster Buster by Data East, Ixion by Sega, BC's Quest for Tires from Sierra On-Line, and Moria by Koeneke & Todd Jr.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Today's a bit of a special episode full of laughs and great games! We cover Apple's early history, some consoles including the Odyssey 300, and the arcade games Hit Me and Death Race. Website - https://historyvgpodcast.wixsite.com/historyofvideogaming Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Can you guess this week's transition music?

And with that, 1982 comes to a close! I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we have! We were truly fortunate to play some really great classics and hidden gems this year, join us in the final episode as we give out our awards to the best of the best! See everyone in 1983!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Awards season is here, and this year it's coming to you in two parts! In this week's episode Ben and Wes look back on the year, talk about some stats, and nominate three sprites each to our Sprite Hall of Fame! You can find the new sprites already uploaded on our website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comWebsite -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Our final episode of 1982 is here at last, and with it comes the end of an era. The Golden Age of arcade games is over.....all hail E.T.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Shigeru Miyamoto is back after his success with Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr, but this time he gets to use the IP he always wanted - Popeye! Get ready to punch some beer cans, eat some spinach, and win Olive Oil's love in this all time classic! We also play Quantum, Springer, and Miner 2049er, so sit back and enjoy!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

If Buck Rogers is known for one thing, it's zooming, but honestly he's only the first course in today's massive episode! Join us as we see if Wes can score 1 billion points Nibbler, find out if Ben can locate the pyramids in The Sands of Egypt, and learn how to use dominoes as weapons in Domino Man!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

After ten thousand years of GAMP rule, Mu has returned with hope! The ship Solvalou has been upgraded from knowledge gained on the planet Xevious, now it is time to fight the GAMP's for control over the Earth!.....Or something like that, the lore for this Galaxian type game goes pretty deep....but how does it play?! Join us in the last dual review for the year, and stick around to learn about the arcade games Black Widow from Atari and Pop Flamer from Jaleco in this week's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Ever since Robotron: 2084, companies around the world have been trying to create the best 2-directional shooter in the arcades, and now it's Taito's turn to give it shot! Frontline takes the fast paced shooting genre and moves it to a more realistic place, but will that be good enough?! We also talk Bubbles, Evolution (the game), and Saurusland in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Another week, another new piece of hardware! This time it's the Vectrex - the first and only vector graphic home console ever made!! But are the crisp graphics worth the price tag?! We'll let you know and also give you the details of two great arcade games in today's episode - Rougien by Sanritsu and Tac/Scan by Sega!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Explore the world with the largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Oh wait....I thought we were in 1982.....hold on....I'm being told Microsoft Flight Simulator DID come out in 1982....but it only had one plane?....well I'm sure it'll be just like the modern version, right?!?! Tune in to find out, and also listen in on our reviews of other great games like Rescue by Stern, Monster Bash by Sega, and Ponpoko by Sigma!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

A new console is here, and this time it's the sequel to Atari's classic - the 2600! Surely the 5200 will be twice as good right?! We also check out Burger Time and Burnin' Rubber from Data East, Battle Cross by Omori, and Deputy Den by Vtech in today's epsiode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Mama Pig is ready to take out her revenge on some unsuspecting wolves, good thing she's been practicing her archery! Join us this week as we take on Pooyan from Konami, as well as Liberator from Atari, Marine Boy from Orca, and Hard Hat from Exidy!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Lfgd*n!jks?!ner!nof. Q*Bert is finally here and he's illegally parkouring on the pyramids. Turns out that's super fun though so we'll allow it! Join Ben and Wes as they take on one of the last big releases before the end of 1982! They also check out Taito's Time Tunnel and Rock-Ola's QB-3 in today's episode.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Satan is here!! He's living in Dracula's Castle for some reason, but that's not going to stop us from taking him down! Join Ben and Wes as they talk about this seminal shooter from Midway, but also stick around for reviews on Kaneko's Fly Boy, Stern's Dark Planet, and TRS's Dungeon! Computer Adventure Game in this week's stacked episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

This week we take on Super Pac-Man, but is it truly a step forward for the already overcrowded dot-eating genre?! We also check out Angler Dangler, Diamond Hunt, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in today's episode!MysteryDisc #1 Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEEwZkbSmEU&t=3740sWebsite -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Pengo is here, and with it comes the classic block-pushing mechanic seen inside every dungeon and temple puzzle game for the next 40 years! But don't worry, this one has a cute penguin so it's worth it. We also check out Mrs. Dynamite by Universal, Smurf's Rescue at Gargamel's Castle for the Colecovision, and Wiping by Nichibutsu! (checks notes....it's not actually called Wiping right?!...right?....)Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

It's time to swing on some vines, jump on some crocodile heads, and collect some gold in this week's title game - Pitfall! One of the most successful Atari 2600 games of all time, but how does it play in 2025? We also take a look at Caveman by Gottlieb, Star Trek:SOS by Sega, and Necromancer by Synapse Software in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Hop on an emu and take to the skies in today's episode! Ben and Wes return with the iconic 1982 game Joust, but also spend some time reviewing Radical Radial, Mr. Do!, and Mask of the Sun. Join us as we talk through this awesome time in video game history, just be sure to pick up those eggs!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben