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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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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 181 - The Fabric of Koei
We look at the company KOEI and the power couple Yoichi and Keiko Erikawa. Keiko came from the city and had a love of design and investing. Yoichi came from the Japanese countryside and loved games and local history. Yoichi made board and card games based on historical events and people. They met in college when Yoichi rented a room from Keiko's grandmother, and after some time fell in love. Yoichi was pressured by his father to go into the family's failing textile business. Eventually, he and Keiko struck it out on their own. Yoichi and Keiko founded Koei working as a textile business, but they ended up developing software and games for the NEC PC in Japan. This episode is a fascinating case of the parallel evolution of video games and many firsts for the Japanese market.
We discuss erotic games at a PG 13 level from 0:53:50 to 1:00:55. The material may not be appropriate for younger listeners.
What Magic is This? - The I Ching: https://whatmagicisthis.com/2022/07/30/the-i-ching-with-dan-lowe/
The I Ching for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM0tfQ1fUXs
Kawanakajima no Kassen [川中島の合戦] (PC-88, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMBtDC4vQLM
Stratego: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R7d0A9ymwQ
Toushi Game: https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Toushi_Game
Toushi Gêmu: https://fm-7.com/museum/products/57makg0v/
The Dragon & Princess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1nQueo2fkw
Dungeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPVDnH7q8s
Dungeon NEC 8001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6TChUIWoeI
**Explicit** Night Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Wk-LRCDgU
**Explicit** Danchi-zuma no Yuuwaku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgknYAH_nn8
**Explicit** Orandazuma wa Denkiunagi no Yume wo Miruka?: https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Orandazuma_wa_Denkiunagi_no_Yume_wo_Miruka%3F
Nobunaga's Ambition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfjo1OqsjRo
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/
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 180 - Space Invaders Part II
In part two of our look at Space Invaders we explore the impact of the game on Japan and the world. Space Invaders started off rocky, but operators soon realized that players were crazy for the game. Popularity exploded, and Taito was unable to fulfill the orders coming in. This led to the licensing of popular products to other companies in Japan. A move that would see itself repeated as the golden age of arcades continued. We also clarify the 100 Yen Myth/Truth of Japan. Where the legend came from, and what we think the reality is. Finally, we look at the expansion into the United States and Europe, and how the end of the boom in Japan helped to bring Space Invaders into Europe and other nationalities.
Blue Shark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5P692hzleQ
I'm in danger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ZbpxV382U
Space Invaders Attract Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvomS1YMV90
Disco Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQnpyLod6Y
Best of Yellow Magic Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrBAVAaREd8&t=3s
Jatre Specter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aj8PwZaWLo
IPM Invader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ircX-nH5J9I
Space Invaders and the 100 Yen Myth: https://www.academia.edu/3672374/Insert_Coin_to_Play_Space_Invaders_and_the_100_Yen_Myth
Space Invaders Targets Coins: https://www.academia.edu/2568838/Space_Invaders_targets_coins
Spaces Invaders Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul7epE6Fryw
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/
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado
We look at the life and career of Tomohiro Nishikado, and the life influences that led to his creation of one of the most influential games ever made. Space Invaders! Starting life at the tail end of World War II, Nishikado always had a rebellious streak wanting to get into electronics then follow his mother into education. After some difficulty with school he eventually graduated from Denki University with an electronics degree, during this time, this time he fell in love with coin-op arcade games. Eventually through the help of a friend he landed a job at Taito's subsidiary, Pacific Amusements. Despite not liking his placement at the company, Nishikado continued to work there out of loyalty for his friend. He eventually worked on Sky Fighter, Basketball, and Super Road 7. Eventually as the industry shifted to microprocessors, and TTL hardware he eventually made Space Invaders!
TCW 077 - Invading Taito Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-1/
TCW 078 - Invading Taito Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-2
Sky Fighter II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxpCrYBWdtk
Taito Basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiTrWumX00s
Super Road 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO6BZIEZ8xw
Super Road 7 Internals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja8x_ZCklg0
Speed Race US and Japan Ver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jc9_xrD2_M
Western Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbnYBB42J6c
Interceptor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zEbS2cgEc
Midway Sea Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipssJjkN2bY
Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJMr36hLY38
Space Invaders Cocktail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3hyLWCuMew
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 Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 178 - The Intellivision Part 2
In part two we look at how Mattel starts aggressively marketing the Intellivision by directly attacking Atari in its advertisements. New leadership by Josh Denham helped to foster this and to rework the production of the Intellivision to make it for cheaper. This lower cost model was released as the Intellivision II. Still some in the company were still wanting to do a computer, but it proved to be too complicated and expensive to bring to market. They settled on releasing a lesser computer attachment that allowed for some peripherals. Ultimately through a combination of their own problems, and the looming home console crash Mattel nearly went out of business, and spun off Intellivision where it continued to limp along in the shadows all the way to the early 90's.
1983 Pepsi Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghMYzo0rgrw
1981 Pepsi Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FhxujFUJlQ
Grey Poupon Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvDazrJuSdA
Most Interesting Man in the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guMrgRKKENI
Intellivision VS Atari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCgG7Y-XqEw
George Plimpton For Intellivision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLly625cXE
PBA Bowling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-X8MFOGuRo
TCW 027 - The Magnavox Patent Lawsuit: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-magnavox-patent-lawsuits-friday-september-16-2016-1003-am/
Triple Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li_LM6t6smo
Blockcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v-0CwiabZA
Snafu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCmEcc4c1tk
Space Armada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEL0Ufhnb4w
Astrosmash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osSe8nzu1m0
Atari VS Other Companies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqTxWZerumo
Space Games Commercial Intellivision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O17bGSd9SU
Intellivision Master Component and Keyboard Component: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdveJuwHuGM
ECS and Music Keyboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5NMV-nEh6Q
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 Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
TCW Podcast Episode 177 - The Intellivision Part 1
In part one of our look at the Intellivision we look at the rocky road that made the system almost not come to market. The system had issues with both settling on chipsets to use as well as production problems. Not only was the system delayed multiple times, but the price kept going up. The Intellivision was marketed as an a gateway into computing in the home. It had a keyboard that was delayed for price reasons that was supposed to ship with the console itself. Software for the console was initially four titles. Though other games came out after launch more towards the late 1980's. The console was met with a luke-warm reception, and it looked like it would be doomed to failure. In part 2 we will see how the Intellivision eventually became a beloved classic console only to be taken out by the great video game crash.
Star Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwELyhziVmc
Math Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6abEkPjF5S0
Backgammon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yep6Hw_ASk
Black Jack and Poker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohwmmlwtLQ
Armor Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co3Wuc4JGDA
Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkFnN49ayo8
Basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9VpZ-1fmMo
Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU9EQqQIDD0
Hockey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aErbUNzmsU
Soccer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7TCqhw9_yc
Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o9ZIRhAjLA
Skiing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G746FCsE_ko
Roulette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-wg3gutags
Horse Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXKFQEq675o
Word Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q4kJdGK-v8
Sea Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpurLrUYuqo
Space Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8T5bojWgE
TCW 025 - Mattel Electronics?: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/mattel-electronics/
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 Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
TCW Podcast Episode 176 - The SEGA Technical Institute
SEGA has had a long history of mixing the west and Japanese ideas. To that end, we look at the SEGA Technical Institute or STI. A project to blend the best of Japanese and American developers to create unique games with worldwide appeal. Many talented people worked for STI, and this blending was realized with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. However, success was short-lived as interpersonal issues with the staff lead to a fracturing of the team. Each side put out interesting product, but nothing quite like the success of Sonic.
Marble Madness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzlA1JTPMto
Captain EO (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy8w2xRpIIg
SEGA Scope 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYUBSV6u0Z8
SEGA Scope 3D Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMoMbXZCbT4
Shinobi Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlTWKccFLg
Dick Tracey Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4rzqSsqaqA
Dick Tracey Mega Drive/Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6e5qK7sGPQ
Phantasy Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3P-3GsiRIw
Ghouls 'n Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsMiyr9M6lM
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Bonus Stages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg6cIOsVojg
STUN Runner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6CPtjyr19M
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cr1rqVcIhA
Castle of Illusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eueZcpay-lQ
Sonic Spinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzPpRPDRQvA
Casino Night Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmdseeZBiz4
SEGA SVP Chip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZHFbLfvb8w
Pinball Drams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UNGMiPETXo
Comix Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-F0UFezFA
A-ha - Take On Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914
The Ooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoIXkIgiyuc
Nights Into Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkXKYJ0SBl4
Die Hard Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVdJXolW_0
Other episodes on SEGA!
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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 088 - Gotta Go Fast!: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/gotta-go-fast-1555215841/
TCW 127 - Dreams of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/
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 Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
TCW Podcast Episode 175 - Shady Cocktail Cabinets
We look at the formation of cocktail cabinets in lounges and cocktail bars. There was an untapped market in these upscale establishments. The problem came from being able to break into the established coin-op industry. This led to some shady practices by various marketers targeting investors who did not know the industry. The cocktail cabinet design promoted quiet play while sitting down enjoying drinks and food unlike most upright cabinets. Cocktail cabinets were somewhat popular for a few years, but ultimately was a fad that was short lived. The companies involved in the industry mostly went under when their popularity dwindled.
TCW 051 - Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/
Barrel Pong: https://i.redd.it/w7iyqqalrvk41.jpg
Flim Flam: https://www.aussiearcade.com/topic/81095-flim-flam-1975-pong-clone-pcb-by-meadows-games-inc/
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/
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
TCW Podcast Episode 174 - The Computer Wars Part 3
In our conclusion of the live stream, and our look at the computer price wars we see the implosion of the home computer market in the 1980s. The main players were trapped in a race to the bottom. Eventually, Commodore was able to beat out Texas Instruments. This also took out the smaller players like Coleco and Mattel. In the end Commodore was able to dominate the market for a few years. Eventually, they were overcome by the PC clones. But that is another story.
Commodore 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXFB8ZEH30
TCW 124 - The Visions of Coleco Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-visions-of-coleco-part-1/
TCW 125 - The Visions of Coleco Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-visions-of-coleco-part-2/
TCW 016 Early Computer Game Platforms: The Trinity, and the Disciples: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/early-computer-game-platforms-the-trinity-and-the-disciples/
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 Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
TCW Podcast Episode 173 - The Computer Price Wars Part 2
In part two of our look at the computer price wars, we dive deep into the major players. Commodore with the VIC-20 and Texas Instruments with the TI99/4A were the major players. Other players included Apple, the TRS-80 Color, and even the US version of the ZX Spectrum. As fears mounted that Japanese PC makers would eventually price out the US computer makers, efforts were made to drive the prices of home computers lower and lower. The opening shots of the price war included using celebrity endorsements for the major players. Discover the history of how Commodore and Texas Instruments took down a whole industry!
SRAM and DRAM More in Depth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rNEtAz3wJQ
What is DRAM?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waU7U_7-mpk
TCW 131 - Clive of ZX: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sir-clive-of-zx/
8-Bit Guy - The VIC 20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg04GyhS3ss
TRS-80 Color: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUa1s9uFKHs
Commodore VIC-20 William Shatner Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAU9Ntpoms
TI 99/4a: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0puBoKpvEjY
Bill Cosby Texas Instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV0t4QIINLI
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 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/
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
TCW Podcast Episode 172 - The Computer Price Wars part 1
Part one of our live recording as we cover the Computer Price Wars. We focus on the development of the PC market. The state of computers in the home. The hobbyist computer market, and the major players involved. We see the rapid development of computers and the shift to pre-assembled PCs. We wrap up by looking at the major players of the late 70s and early 80s. The build-up to a price war that would eventually devastate the entire industry.
TCW 025 - Mattel Electronics?: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/mattel-electronics/
The Story of the Mattel Aquarius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReUNJLwqSbo
APF Imagination Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvgpcZ1m4XY
Atari 800 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA-euwYrAzw
TRS 80 Model 1 Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-6_D3cRXws
Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxbYwekgRz4
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/