EPISODE · Nov 3, 2023 · 10 MIN
The Golden Age
from From Pong to Pixels · host Hopewell Valley Student Publications Network
Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: From Pong To PixelsEpisode Title: The Golden AgeEpisode #3You are listening to From Pong To Pixels the podcast with your host Andrew, and special guests Quinn and Carlos.In this episode of From Pong To Pixels the Podcast we discuss: five extremely popular games that were released during the 80’s, their impact on the gaming industry, and some personal experiences we’ve had with them.Segment 1: Donkey Kong & MarioThe first two games we discussed in this episode were Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. We talked about any experience we’ve had with the games and if we got to play them. We also got a little sidetracked and talked about our Halloween plans, but we were able to cover the important parts of each of the games.Explanation of Donkey KongTheir own thoughts on itThe impact it hadIntroduction of MarioHave they played it?Explanation of Super Mario Bros.Have they played it?The Super Mario Bros. MovieThe influence it hadHalloween plans (little off-topic)The FIRST Mario MovieThe Super Mario Bros. Super ShowSegment 2: TetrisQuinn explained the rules and overall gameplay of Tetris, then we went on to talk about it and some other things along similar lines.Explanation of TetrisHave they played it?Tetris Battle RoyaleIt’s community todayMario Battle Royale?Segment 3: Pac-Man & Zelda (and a little Metroid)We explained the premise of both of these games and then talked about some of our experiences with them. We covered a bit of Metroid, but no one really played it so we didn’t spend too much time on it.Explanation of Pac-ManGhost names?The Pac-Man ShowFred Willard (he loves Pac-Man)Explanation of The Legend of ZeldaHave they played it?Childhood games<span style="background-color:...
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