261: Playing the Past: Video Games and American History

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The Department of Defense developed the very first video game and the Oregon Trail taught a generation to live as a pioneer. Red Dead Redemption 2 might be a major commercial success, but how historically accurate is it of the Old West? On this episode, Brian, Nathan and Ed explore the relationship between history and video games in America.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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