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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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Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 194 - The 7th Guest
We cover the 7th guest in so much detail it's frightening! This game has everything from a genius bedroom programmer from the UK teaming up with an artist who made some raunchy comics, to bar fights, Twin Peaks, and a Shakespeare troupe. The 7th guest has it all to bring us a game that turned CD-ROM from an expensive luxury to a must-have item for any PC. Join us as we look at all the influences that led to the creation of a horror classic The 7th Guest! Just don't try and beat the virus!
TCW 082 - An Unlikely Paring of Siliwood: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/an-unlikely-pairing-of-siliwood/
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePWe5JZins
Ballblazer ZX Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQiy2JB3x8
Ballblazer 11 Version comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tkwWD_BWWQ
Metropolis PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=415OUgctnX0
Defender of the Crown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvW6okgy4wA
Spot the Video Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Ezmf6z3kM
Twin Peaks the Story Before Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_64-4c_E3o
Simpsons Burn's Suit Wiggum's Twin Peaks Dream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICGwfkAYwr0
The Shining Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZQvIJxG9Xs
House on Haunted Hill (1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsnw-RNGKFY
The Fool's Errand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkSKESj9JQA
Jeremiah Nunan House: https://www.loc.gov/item/or0072/
3D Studio Visual History: https://beforesandafters.com/2020/06/04/a-visual-history-of-3ds-max/
7th Guest Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYlMZ-4Jvkw
The 7th Guest Making of VHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd63F3d2FCI
George A Sanger: https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeASanger
7th Guest Can Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kakxPvGIAI0
7th Guest Microscope Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbYO6BV6BI
The 7th Guest Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXyOTnc3Bg
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/
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 193 - Microprose Part 2
In part two of our look at Microprose we focus on the growth of the company with popular games like Gunship, and Sid Meier's Pirates. Wild Bill continued his aggressive push to expand the company moving into the UK market and even the coin-op space. This unfortunately led Sid to step back from the company and become a contractor. Wild Bill took the company public to help cover the costs of missteps but eventually became embroiled in his own troubles with pressure from the board. It was during a time when he was forced to step back from the company, and the release of problematic adventure and role-playing games led the company to be acquired by Spectrum Holobyte.
Silent Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4shxxdero
Gunship DOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCZUc0d8ol8
Gunship C64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8bBV7uzbSs
Airborne Ranger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wEH2c98-Nc
Rules of Wooden Ships and Iron Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlT6i1DOeUM
Sid Meier's Pirates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owSCqgpv9AA
How to be a Pirate Captain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YFeE1eDlD0
How to be a Pirate Quartermaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0fAznO1wA8
Captain Blood Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmoyQcoBd0
Arcade F15 Strike Eagle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7TK56745MM
Command HQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFwn29ZEpQ
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OztH7m4wQzQ
What Magic is This? Alchemy: https://whatmagicisthis.com/2020/01/31/alchemy/
Darklands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aILjTCfnmI8
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/
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 192 -Microprose Part 1
In the first part of our look at Microprose, we cover the central characters of Wild Bill Stealey and Sid Meier. The duo came from very different backgrounds that helped inform the creative and business powerhouse. Wild Bill had to grow up at a young age after his father's death. This led to him having to manage the home finances, negotiate out of debt, and learn many of the skills that would help him in his military, and business careers. We have covered some of Sid's history in episode 50, but we have a lot of new information with additional research and Sid's autobiography. We cover Microprose's founding with a bet between the two at a convention in Los Vegas, and Wild Bill pushing to have his dream of playing a video game able to realistically represent what it was like to fly a jet fighter.
TCW 050 - Civilizing Sid Meier: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/civilizing-sid-meier/
War Games Ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93KC4AGKnY
Formula 1 Racing (Atari 800): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H5NhhmnwBU
Hamilton Satisfied: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAu3_H5ECpw
Atari 800 Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8YdO6PYViw
Red Barron Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6tbmgml504
Hellcat Ace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYaQS59UGQ
Chopper Rescue Atari 800: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUyebYD5UO0
Floyd of the Jungle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKuH6oXD8Pg
Wingman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5mMwgrqyYk
MIG Alley Ace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YRAQGMi9uc
Solo Flight Atari 800: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AGR7DkOkyQ
F15 Strike Eagle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COXuDENwXlI
Example of the F15E Strike Eagle in Digital Combat Simulator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFDGXcWHYwM
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/
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 191 - SEGA and CSK Part 2
In part two of our look at SEGA and CSK we look closely at the circumstances that lead to Isao Okawa taking direct control as CEO of SEGA. We also take a new look at the circumstances that lead to the financial difficulties with SEGA in lending money inside the company. We have a lot of new insights here behind the problems with the Dreamcast, how Okawa wanted to take CSK and SEGA more network focused, and some of the safeties he put in place in case his ambitions failed. Ultimately with Okawa's passing CSK wanted to go in a more financial services direction, and ended up selling their stake in SEGA to Sammy. Sammy then used this to buy out the rest of SEGA a year later.
TCW 127 - Dreams of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/
Dreamcast Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL5-sx2A0-M
Dreamcast News Just Before Release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqocFElidKI
Dreamcast Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT9gseRFzqA
Japan Hidekazu Yukawa Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_nK7j4G6fQ
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 Jul 15, 2023
Saturday Jul 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 190 - SEGA and CSK Part 1
In this first of a two-part episode about SEGA and CSK, we look at the origin of CSK, and the major players involved. Most notably Isao Okawa who had a history of making bold moves to pivot CSK during uncertain times. SEGA was in the hands of Hayao Nakayama who got Okawa to buy the company from Gulf and Western. Nakayama then worked for many years to transition the corporate structure from a US one to a more traditional Japanese structure. This allowed SEGA to become a public company in Japan. We have a lot more information looking from the CSK Corporation side of things, and in part two look at Okawa taking over SEGA and trying to pivot again as he battled a terminal illness.
How Products are Priced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYqvqScg_j8
Pricing Effect - Why a Higher Price Rag Makes Wine Taste Better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3PsQFB3fU
Complete Guide to Business Cards in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh0qYdDl4IE
They Create Worlds SEGA Episodes
TCW 005 - The Untold History of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-untold-history-of-sega/
TCW 033 - The Saga of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-saga-of-sega/
TCW 068 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-1/
TCW 069 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-2/
TCW 070 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 3: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-3/
TCW 127 - Dreams of Sega: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/
TCW 176 - The SEGA Technical Insitute: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-sega-technical-institute/
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 Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 189 - The Simulations of Will Wright
In part two we look at the Sim craze with the release of Sim Earth, Sim Ant, and others. It was Sim Ant in combination with the loss of Will Wright's home in the Oakland firestorm of 1991 that laid the groundwork for what would become The Sims. The game went through many iterations, and would not see fruition until the acquisition of Maxis by Electronic Arts. The game became a phenomenal success and was as big a hit, if not bigger, than Sim City. Will Wright continued with the creation of the game Spore which, while heavily hyped, was a very shallow amalgamation of five different games. Will Wright is still trying to make games based on systems, but as of yet none have reached the impact of Sim City or The Sims.
Gaia Hypothesis - James Lovelock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIFRg2skuDI
Sim Earth (SNES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_foiU3fHo
Sim Earth (PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOtbazBWijw
SimAnt Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTgrr1PSBaE
E.O. Wilson The Ant "Super Organism": https://ninepbs.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/eow-clip-04/the-ant-super-organism-e-o-wilson-of-ants-and-men/
Oakland Firestorm 1991: https://localwiki.org/oakland/Oakland_Firestorm_1991
Raw Video Oakland Firestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NseOhUqZAh0
Oakland Hills Fire Decades Later: https://abc7news.com/oakland-hills-fire-east-bay-1991-department/11141174/
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Kahn Academy): https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/behavior/theories-personality/v/maslow-hierarchy-of-needs
Christopher Alexander - Life in Buildings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKO3vYjZbcs
The Basic principles of Feng Shui: https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-feng-shui-1275060
1998 Preview of the Sims: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC52jE60KjY
1999 The Sims Q&A with Will Wright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIWSJH-0_CQ
The Sims 1 Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZB_limVqr8
Panspermia Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REl20rlZGTw
The Drake Equation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDiD_JS2SEs
Powers of Ten (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0
Yakko's Universe Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_J5rBxeTIk
Spore Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDUIDO-Njho
Spore E3 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVH9Q8M8eaQ
Spore Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D680_KJ7SmQ
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 Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 188 - Will Wright's Sim City
We look at the life of game designer Will Wright who developed the hit game Sim City. Wright was, and is a very talented individual with a deep passion for learning. As a child, he was not into video games, and only his interest in robotics led him to investigate computers more. From there he was enamored with the original Flight Simulator and the possibilities it promised. Though it was not until his exposure to Conway's Game of Life that he really took an interest in programming. This led to his development of Raid on Bungling Bay, and from the tools used to make that game, he found more fun in creating a city simulator he call microtopolis. This simulation game would eventually become what we know as Sim City!
Solaris by Stanisław Lem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(novel)
What is Montessori in 18 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljuw3grZ11Q
Victor Tugelbend: https://discworld.fandom.com/wiki/Victor_Tugelbend
The Cannonball Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2hGFN8NlLQ
Apple II Flight Simulator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHdW9RA6skQ
Raster Blaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4n5elO-LLs
Play Game of Life: https://playgameoflife.com/
Documentary on Game of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk2MH9O4pXY
Memorable Moments in the Wild Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbJXzwURlRw
C64 Raid on Bungling Bay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CjNj1gfj0I
NES Raid of Bungling Bay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZudVNf7hN0
TCW 084 - Time Shared: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/time-shared/
Servo Basic Concepts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzo9m0tMD0A
Servomechanism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servomechanism
Forester's Urban Dynamics and Cities as Systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYPO4qFjJ_E
Little Computer People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrltIjcCqLc
Amiga Sim City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Ji4qgsWuA
Intellivision Utopia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3__gYnnulw
SNES Sim City Retrospective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSjqjR0XeKc
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 online 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 Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 187 - Atari's Sinking Ship
In part two of our look at Atari and the reasons behind the crash of the mid-1980 we see how Atari's handling of the excess product led to its downfall. The idea that they could treat this like any other overstock of products and push through did not consider the consumer's lack of knowledge. Together with the massive price reduction in the hardware for not just the VCS, but also the 5200 further eroded consumer confidence and understanding. By the time Atari started taking the drastic measure they needed to right the company they were sold by Warner because Warner could not afford the depression in stock price. Though logistics may not be the most exciting topic. It really is the core of what lead to the crash, and how Atari got into and failed to manage it speaks volumes about what future companies would need to do in order to survive.
ET Commercial Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7LwjROqsQw
TCW 133 - Rolling Dice with the Parker Brothers: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rolling-dice-with-the-parker-brothers/
2600 Pitfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pslbO6Fddhw
Skeet Shoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UWJFOUBxTo
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 May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 186 - Atari's Distribution Nightmare
In this first part deep dive at the fall of Atari and the video game industry, we look closely at the distribution nightmare and the factors forming it. There is a lot of new information here, and we drill down deep on the factors that led to the early 80's video game crash. Though many wish to blame ET, or bad games causing the crash, in reality, it really was an unsustainable distribution problem that some people saw coming, but a variety of factors was not dealt with. Join us in this part one of learning the truth, at least for what we know now, cause of the great video game crash!
Lefty Sells an 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfelvI_ikf4
Fleetwood Mac Rumors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLfcwDZ5GzQ&list=PL6ogdCG3tAWjN3nOVWjA6DCwYYKAMk5-f
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 May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 185 - A Very Naughty Dog Pt 2
In our continuing look at Naughty Dog, we examine the continuing development of Crash Bandicoot and the Jax and Dexter series. After Sony's acquisition of Naughty Dog, and during the development of Jak 2, Andy and Jason decided to part ways with the company to focus more on their personal lives. They did help in training people to take their place. These new people at the helm led to the creation of Naughty Dog's most famous franchises. Uncharted and The Last of Us. Games that really pushed forward what is possible for storytelling in video games.
Polygon Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygon_Man
Sony E3 1996: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHTNTuiOt7s
1984 Macintosh Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfqw8nhUwA
Crash Bandicoot Nintendo Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTi5EaocGaY
All Crash Bandicoot Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLdQczq3NMM
Crash Bandicoot PSX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK-h4M4Aetg
Crash Bandicoot Japanese Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS3rpyTqoUs
Crash Bandicoot Japanese VS America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqL2XffOBA0
Crash Bandicoot 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnq7yedAzI
Crash Bandicoot Warped: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG-NRnGp3RA
Crash Team Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQDWEIiKN6E
Jax and Daxter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lpq3zVXs9A
Michael Jordan Chaos in the Windy City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJcIjxfFKdA
Legacy of Kain Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysxs_oErmWo
Jak 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLIWS4QDc6Q
Uncharted Drake's Fortune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0XhMMjFjBU
Gears of War PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yecvln9dTOI&t=72s
Kill Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zW5X0CwTs
ICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZC_FzeRz4Y
Uncharted 2 Among Thieves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhpxpPeTKE
Uncharted 2 Train Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXaOguzFHTE
DAVID BENIOFF on City of Thieves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P_QI0FoTnE
John Hartigan - Sin City: https://sincity.fandom.com/wiki/John_Hartigan
Intro to The Last of Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC_HB7wDYg8
Quark about Humans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D2SHNqkjbY
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/