Episode 30: Howard Scott Warshaw

An interview with Atari game designer Howard Scott Warshaw, famous for creating the often unfairly maligned "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" 1982 game. These days, Warshaw works as a therapist, using his skills both as a programmer and healer, helping "the nerds he once entertained".

Episode 30 of the The MC Lars Podcast podcast, hosted by MC Lars, titled "Episode 30: Howard Scott Warshaw" was published on March 25, 2019 and runs 97 minutes.

March 25, 2019 ·97m · The MC Lars Podcast

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In 1982, programmer Howard Scott Warshaw had five weeks to create an Atari 2600 game based on Spielberg's hit movie "E.T.", and he was up for the challenge. According to urban legend, when fans found the game frustrating, stacks of excess unpurchased cartridges were burried in the deserts of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Warshaw then left Atari, later becoming a therapist, helping engineers deal with the stresses and strains of 21st century life in Silicon Valley. A great interview with a very versatile and creative man.Special Guest: Howard Scott Warshaw.

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In 1982, programmer Howard Scott Warshaw had five weeks to create an Atari 2600 game based on Spielberg's hit movie "E.T.", and he was up for the challenge. According to urban legend, when fans found the game frustrating, stacks of excess unpurchased cartridges were burried in the deserts of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Warshaw then left Atari, later becoming a therapist, helping engineers deal with the stresses and strains of 21st century life in Silicon Valley. A great interview with a very versatile and creative man. Special Guest: Howard Scott Warshaw.

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