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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 51 MIN

76: ThinkWORKS 76 The Forgotten Consoles focusing on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, and Philips CD-i.

from ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is. · host ThinkWORKS

Time to nerd out with a look at three ground-breaking consoles/home entertainment systems that failed to engage despite being backed by major companies. What were they? Why did they fail? What is their legacy? Find out as we discuss the fate of the 3Do, the CDTV and the CD-i whilst also sharing personal experiences of the platforms. Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/838bf239-a676-4269-94fb-34835fa30ac9 and tell us your experiences with them and your views on why they didn't succeed.PS The Atlas Comics at 50 will be Monday 15th now- all explained in this episode.

Time to nerd out with a look at three ground-breaking consoles/home entertainment systems that failed to engage despite being backed by major companies. What were they? Why did they fail? What is their legacy? Find out as we discuss the fate of the 3Do, the CDTV and the CD-i whilst also sharing personal experiences of the platforms. Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/838bf239-a676-4269-94fb-34835fa30ac9 and tell us your experiences with them and your views on why they didn't succeed. PS The Atlas Comics at 50 will be Monday 15th now- all explained in this episode.

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