EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 48 MIN
Gauntlet (Arcade Game)
from GenXGrownUp Podcast · host Evergreen Podcasts
We’re diving deep into the dungeon to celebrate 40 years of Gauntlet, the legendary arcade game that changed the way we played together. Four players, endless enemies, and that unforgettable voice: “Wizard needs food… badly.” We explore the origins of Gauntlet, the factors that led to its critical and financial success, and how it helped pave the way for the co-op games we love today. So grab a potion, steer clear of Death, and let’s journey back to 1985. Gauntlet turns 40 – and it still rules the dungeon! (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Gauntlet | Video Game History Wiki » bit.ly/44UChsN Gauntlet Arcade Game A Comprehensive Guide to History, Gameplay, and Legacy » bit.ly/4lUUD32 Gauntlet by Design: Creating the Four-Player-at-Once Arcade Game Experience – The Strong National Museum of Play » bit.ly/46zBFdt Gauntlet: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Arcade Classic » bit.ly/4fiB3v9 All The ‘Gauntlet’ Video Games, Ranked By Fans » bit.ly/4l0l4CZ Email the show » [email protected] Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
We’re diving deep into the dungeon to celebrate 40 years of Gauntlet, the legendary arcade game that changed the way we played together. Four players, endless enemies, and that unforgettable voice: “Wizard needs food… badly.” We explore the origins of Gauntlet, the factors that led to its critical and financial success, and how it helped pave the way for the co-op games we love today. So grab a potion, steer clear of Death, and let’s journey back to 1985. Gauntlet turns 40 – and it still rules the dungeon! (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Gauntlet | Video Game History Wiki » bit.ly/44UChsN Gauntlet Arcade Game A Comprehensive Guide to History, Gameplay, and Legacy » bit.ly/4lUUD32 Gauntlet by Design: Creating the Four-Player-at-Once Arcade Game Experience – The Strong National Museum of Play » bit.ly/46zBFdt Gauntlet: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Arcade Classic » bit.ly/4fiB3v9 All The ‘Gauntlet’ Video Games, Ranked By Fans » bit.ly/4l0l4CZ Email the show » [email protected] Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
Gauntlet (Arcade Game)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m