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Love of the worlds created by video game designers and personalities drives Alex Smith & Jeffrey Daum (history, law, CS degrees) to provide a scholarly yet light-hearted discussion of how arcade, home console, and PC games merged into a Video Game Industry. Emphasis is on the combination of business and creative elements needed for financial success. Interviews of Atari, EA, Activision, & other execs with detailed source evaluations produce the insights you hear in these 140+ hours!
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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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
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 feedback@TheyCreateWorlds.com 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
System Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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!
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/game-programming-taylor-francis-books
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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
TCW Podcast Episode 213 - The Exidy of the 80's and 90's
In our second part, we look at Exidy as we wrap up the 70s and explore their products of the 80s and 90s. They continued developing microprocessor games with a variation on Pac-Man with Mouse Trap. The game was moderately successful during the downturn in the mid-80s. Exidy tried to leverage the power of an Atari 400 computer to create arcade machines with their Max-A-Flex system. Unfortunately, only four games were produced for the system. Their new light gun hardware enabled the creation of some very interesting shooting games, including Crossbow, Cheyenne, and Combat. When Exidy entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was hoped that Chiller would make Exidy popular again in the same way Death Race did in the 70s. Exidy managed to exit bankruptcy and continued to refocus itself on redemption games. However, the company met its end in the early 90s when embezzlement by an employee forced the company to close. The rights to the properties were sold off, allowing Pete Kauffman to retire in comfort.
Starfire Case and Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZNj3JdtJ5c
Starfire Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5r_SM-ugOU
Rip Cord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww5VNeAYIec
Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUAC_2sRx0g
Bandido: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_mMOSUvbLg
Fire One (Cabinet and Pictures): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/fire-one
Fire One (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOl0NR5in5o
Tail Gunner 2 (Cabinet Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdQhexOUzFQ
Tail Gunner 2 (Old Cabinet walk around): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqlduONDx8
TARG (Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pZk2xQcSUs
TARG (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaz-xh8igtE
Venture (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CInXyYrp9zI
Venture (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/venture
Pepper II (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/pepper-ii
Pepper II (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOy4eeCrEXQ
Mousetrap (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ5y3JvOMDo
Mousetrap (Gameplay on Hardware): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKB09AiQC1w
Mousetrap (Cabinet and Repair): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8fIf_BhMw
Mousetrap (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/mouse-trap
Victory (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/victory--exidy
Victory (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_0LKMV2wT0
Hard Hat (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/hard-hat
Hard Hat (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yow567S3XRs
Whirly Bucket (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Arcade/whirly-bucket
Whirly Bucket (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2FLE5jSIg
Fax (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/fax
Fax (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQo3YPxgqQ
Max-A-Flex System (Overview): https://www.classicarcademuseum.org/exidy-max-a-flex-system
Astro Chase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqEst239p_A
Flip & Flop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9qPSXWmVxs
Boulder Dash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHH0Oayw6CY
TCW 075 - Gunning for Light: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/gunning-for-light/
Crossbow (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/crossbow
Crossbow (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXEOyfPRA0A
Cheyenne (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/cheyenne
Cheyenne (Cabinet & Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcCgqe9BAOE
Combat (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/combat--exidy
Combat (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFsBE70Pdi4
Vertigo (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/vertigo
Top Gunner (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MXYF260JdE
Chiller (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFmN5QlfF5Q
Top Secret (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/top-secret
Top Secret (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9lGVsVEwoA&t=16s
Hit N' Miss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2MDXCC7Mg
Who Dunit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvwe5aEGjQ
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
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/
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
TCW Podcast Episode 212 - The Exidy of the 70's
Following our examination of Ramtek, we now turn to Exidy, founded by Pete Kauffman and Samuel Hawes. Exidy began by producing Pong variants during the Pong boom. John Metzler joined in 1975, creating Destruction Darby, later licensed to Chicago Coin as Demolition Derby. After Metzler left, Howell Ivy revamped the game into the notorious Death Race '98, the first nationwide controversial video game for violence. Exidy's first microprocessor-based game, Car Polo, wasn't a major hit but was ahead of its time, foreshadowing Rocket League's concept of cars pushing a ball into a goal. They continued innovating with popular games like Circus, a precursor to Breakout. We finish our look at Exidy in the 70s with their venture into the computer market with the Exidy Sorcerer, which showed promise but was overshadowed by VisiCalc's release for the Apple II.
TCW 211 - Ramtek: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/ramtek/
Art Bell Interview Malachi Martin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O8-t9M7xDc
Larry King Coaches Conan On His Interview Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02Y8hRzpqE
Soft Questions? Larry King Explains His Interview Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YqNyfeIyNc
Sean Evans Reveals His Secret Interviewing Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5CWKTUNCQ
'Hot Ones' Guest Impressed by Sean Evans' Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnhnYABROAg
Hockey Tennis Exidy (Picture Needed): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/hockey-tennis
TV Pinball Case: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/tv-pinball
TV Pinball Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_1kAlO8G6c
TV Pin Game: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/tv-pin-game
Exidy Destruction Derby (Cabinet & Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLMmz1gdTVs
Chicago Coin Demolition Derby (Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AodIwNpqYQk
Chicago Coin Demolition Derby (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kRQ2OEJkNY
Death Race 2000 (1975 Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp5FUoa4K7c
Death Race cabinet pictures and flyer: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/death-race
Death Race Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fg-QN6tJPc
Death Race Gameplay (MAME): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBBtt72aJLA
The Media VS Death Race (VGHF Article): https://gamehistory.org/media-vs-death-race/
Score Newspaper Article, Flyer, and Cabinet Pictures: https://www.reddit.com/r/lostmedia/comments/mrnrug/exidys_score_lost_arcade_game_1977_the_first/
Exidy Car Polo Cabinet Picture: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/car-polo
Car Polo Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmZKvLRFpiI
An Introduction to Rocket League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os7TTRtF-HI
Robot Bowl (Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/robot-bowl
Robot Bowl (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRLdN6dCLu0
Meadows Lanes (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Fj136NZQ8
Meadows Lanes (Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/meadows-lanes
Robot Bowl Ball Return Cabinet Picture: https://www.gamesdatabase.org/media/arcade/artwork-cabinet/robot-bowl
Circus (Gameplay Original Hardware): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTxNk1NqTFc
Circus (Cabinet Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/circus
TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/
The Exidy Sorcerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWseXQDrhJY
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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
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