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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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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
The 100 Games Redux - The Removal
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/
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