Gaming History Club

SEGA went from distributing slot machines to military bases, to becoming a household name in gaming and creating one of the most iconic characters of all time. How did this happen? Well, listen and find out!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.Sources:Sega RetroThe Four Americans that built SEGA - KotakuThe Next Generation issue Dec 1996 - Interview with David RosenWe welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Playing in a shared word online with thousands of other people is wondrous. You'll be surprised to find out that somehow people having been playing MMORPGs before the internet, and before computer graphics!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.Sources:We welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

The biggest horror franchise in the world began with a movie tie-in game for the Famicom that really should have been released in the western world, but didn't.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.Sources:1UP Interview with Shinji MikamiKotaku - The NES Game that inspired Resident EvilGameinformer - Place of Residing EvilWe welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

8 years before PONG, Mabel Addis was writing and designing games. As the first video game writer, and first female game designer, she helped invent the strategy and edutainment genres with The Sumerian Game. This episode tells the story of a gaming history hero often overlooked.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.Sources:NY Times ArticleGame Developers Conference Awards 2023A Critical Hit! - The Most Important Video Game You've Never Heard OfWe welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Video game magazines were more important than you might think! Before the internet was around they were the gatekeepers to all things video game related. Find out how magazines and gaming journalism got started.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.Sources:Play Meter #1 December 1974VIDEO - Arcade Alley 1979Electronic Games #1 Winter 1981Interview with Bill KunkelInterview with Arnie KatzWe welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

It's time for our annual recap of just exactly what happened in 2025. Spoiler alert: still no GTA VI. Joining us as usual is our special guest Brad and we discuss some of the most noteworthy things that happened in gaming.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday.We welcome you to get in touch with us!Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Achievements changed why and how we play games. But before Xbox arrived with Gamerscore, players were already being rewarded! just in very different ways.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Activision Iron-on patchesGamerscore PatentWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Welcome to Gamergate: a scandal that mixed ethics, harassment, conspiracy theories, and online shouting in equal measure.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Britannica – Gamergate CampaignWired – Inside Gamergate Chat LogsNPR / Rep. Katherine Clark – How Gamergate Became a Template for Malicious Action OnlineFactually – Gamergate Controversy ExplainedData & Society – Media Manipulation and Disinformation OnlineDigital Studies Journal – Doxxing as an Online TacticLawPop – From Unknown Subculture to Political MainstreamarXiv – Tactical Reframing of Online Disinformation Campaigns Against the Istanbul ConventionWashington Post – Disinformation campaign targeting Roy Moore’s Senate bid may have violated lawNortheastern University – How Gaming Culture Played a Role in Jan 6 and QAnonInstitute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) – Total remigration: Anti-migrant narratives targeting the UKKotaku – Alyssa Mercante, Sweet Baby Inc. Doesn’t Do What Some Gamers Think It DoesIGN – Developers Speak Out Against Harassment of Sweet Baby Inc.GameDeveloper.com – Sweet Baby Inc. Harassment Campaign Echoes GamergateData & Society – Weaponised Participation: From Gamergate to the Alt-RightWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Text adventures and interactive fiction might look primitive today, yet they changed gaming forever. Through imagination and clever code, these games laid the groundwork for everything from RPG dialogue trees to open-world exploration. Join us as we celebrate the witty, weird, and world-shaping legacy of interactive fiction.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Consider the Consequences!ELIZAColossal Cave AdventureGet Lamp: The Text Adventure DocumentaryWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Why did Football Manager get banned in China? Why did Pokémon cause a moral panic? And why does a “game” called Ethnic Cleansing even exist?Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:PokemonEthnic CleansingFootball Manager 2005Tropico 5Liyla and The Shadows of WarWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

This episode contains a 10-second extract of the song 'Lavender Town' created by Junichi Masuda for the Pokemon Red & Green GameBoy games and is sole property of Nintendo, which is in no way affiliated with Gaming History Club. In this haunting Game Lore special we investigate one of gaming’s darkest legends. Did the chilling theme of this small town in Pokémon Red and Green really drive children to madness? Or was it just an internet-born myth that spiralled out of control?Along the way, we also revisit a very real incident known as “Pokémon Shock” when an episode of Electric Soldier Porygon sent hundreds of Japanese viewers into seizures.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Everything you need to know about Pokemon's creepy Lavender Town Syndrome myth - RetrowareSounds only kids can hearDennō Senshi Porygon WikipediaWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Warning: This episode deals with death and drug referencesVideo Game Addiction, or as the WHO calls it: Gaming Disorder, is a complex issue that has led to tragic deaths. We take a look at what causes video game addiction, the mechanics hacking our brain to dopamine addiction and who is to blame.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Video Game Addiction: Past, Present and Future - Current Psychiatric ReviewTheory of Flow - Mihaly Robert CsikszentmihalyiWHO - Gaming DisorderWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertyIf you're concerned for yourself or a loved one about possible video game addiction and related problems, talk to your healthcare provider or a mental health professional.

What began as a strange little experiment in the late ’90s quickly became one of survival horror’s great pioneers. Team Silent — a ragtag group of outcasts — rewrote the rules with fog-choked streets, monsters born from trauma, and a mood that still lingers decades later. And with Silent Hill F releasing just a day after this episode drops, the question hangs in the fog: can Silent Hill still deliver the mystery and terror that once defined the genre?Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Team SilentWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

We explore how propaganda, ideology, and assumptions sneak their way into games. Sometimes loudly, and sometimes in ways you’d never expect.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Can Video Games be used for Propaganda?Mindkaleidoscope Top 10 Games that deal with political issuesWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

In the world of bootleg games, anything goes. Mario can spin-dash like Sonic, Ryu can throw hadoukens at Gundams, and copyright lawyers everywhere cry themselves to sleep. These strange and broken creations twisted gaming’s icons into something both illegal and unforgettable.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Bootleg Games FandomAVGN - Crazy BusAVGN - Hong Kong 97We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

For some bootleg consoles are nothing but a con, but they broke barriers and spread gaming worldwide.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources:Bootleg Games FandomWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Remember the first time you spent an hour adjusting cheekbones in a game, only to put a helmet on five minutes later? Same. In this episode, we journey through the history of character customisationPlease like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

We’re cracking open boxes of cereal and dusting off some hidden gems—those weird, wild, and sometimes wonderful games that came free in your morning meal. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Moby Games - Games bundled with cereal boxesHow Doom was licensed and reskinned to create Chex QuestWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

In our very first Gaming History Heroes spotlight, we honour Jerry Lawson—the brilliant yet long overlooked mind behind the game cartridge revolution. Jerry helped shape how we play, design, and distribute video games. From pioneering the interchangeable cartridge system to laying the groundwork for essential features like the pause button, his innovations transformed home gaming forever. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Jerry Lawson: The Engineer Who Changed the GameJerry Lawson Forever Changed the Video Game IndustryInterview with Vintage Computing and GamingWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

In our 50th episode we journey back thousands of years to uncover the world’s oldest uncovered games. from Egypt’s mysterious Senet, to Mesopotamia’s Royal Game of Ur, China’s still-thriving Go, and the newly reimagined game of Shahr-i Sokhta. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Mancala - Savannah African Art MuseumBritish Museum - Royal Game of UrResearchers uncover how Shahr-i Sokhta was playedWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

We explore how video games have become unlikely allies in the fight for the planet. From early titles like SimEarth in the 1990s that gently raised awareness of ecological systems, to later games that echo the urgency and resistance of modern environmental activism.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Play SimEarth - The Living Planet on Internet ArchivePrimo Natura: 11 Environmental and Conservation GamesWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

What began as a game about a bodyguard for a prince evolved into a genre-defining series, steeped in the mythos of the real-life Order of Assassins and inspired by Vladimir Bartol’s novel Alamut. Join us as we explore how Ubisoft’s ambitious leap of faith turned parkour, historical fiction, and stealth into the DNA of a franchise that blurred the lines between fact and fantasyPlease like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Polygon: Assassin's Creed - An Oral HistoryGate of AlamutWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

No, we don't mean "Yoo this game is so sick" we are talking about a surprisingly overlooked genre: Medical Video Games! This genre has a lot to offer: from realism to laughs, and we even find some real obscure games that have little to no information online. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Microbe - The Anatomical Adventure - Play on Archive.orgThe Socratic System 1964 - National Library of MedicineWe welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Ever wondered how we went from blocky pixels to 4K ray-tracing? Join us to find out how the muscliest of gaming hardware components was born.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

By now you know the drill Player One, it's chit chat time! we present our pick for the best games that were close to never being made!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Obviously dating sims are the most thrill-seeking of all the video game genres, could anything be more nerve-wrecking than playing it cool in front of your date? Dating sims provide a programmable space to practice our chat-up lines. Believe us there's more to this genre than meets the eye of the beholder! ;)Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School VHS Tape PrizeDōkyūsei and Kakyuusei seriesPunchy: The Dating Sim so Bad it Almost Killed the GenreTokimeki Memorial: Oshiete Your HeartLooking back at the first Otome game (Angelique)Japan's declining birth rate - The IndependentEmployment Rate Japan - StatistaSenior Employment Rate - WeForumRelationship Rate Japan - Nippon.com

Japan is not only the land of the rising sun, it is also the land that pioneered essential elements to video games without which they would just not be the same today. In this episode we try to give an overview of just how much Japan has influenced video games, spoiler alert: it's a lot!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:Chris Kohler - Power-Up How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life

Can you believe we interview the AVGN? Tune in to find out the humble beginnings that led James to create the angriest of all video game nerds, what projects he's currently got cooking up, and very importantly: we have a very special announcement towards the end of this episode, so please join us on YouTube this time around!Special thanks to James Rolfe for finding time in his busy schedule to join us in this episode.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Failure is mandatory, victory is sweet. We explore the punishing yet rewarding games made by From Software, what souls-like games even are, and the background to what inspired these games in the first place. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:History of From Software TimelineHistory of From Software - IGNInterview with Hidetaka Miyazaki - The GuardianDark Souls - Daughters of Ash Mod

We discuss virtually everything there is to know about VR. From its conception in 1930s Sci-fi short stories, to the grizzly head-mounted contraptions that look like torture devices.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:Timeline from VirtualSpeechTimeline from Virtual Reality Society

These people make video games in less than 24 hours. Yes you read that right. So let's cut to the chase, listen and find out how this crazy chaotic caffeine crunch of an event has sparked indie classics like Hollow Knight and Inscryption.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:History of Game Jams - Chariot RiderIFCompSpeedhack EntrantsSizehackIndie Game Jam

Welcome to 2025 Player One! To celebrate new beginnings we investigate the interesting history behind remakes, remasters and reboots, join us and find out what makes us nostalgic for old gamesPlease like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:List of Video Game Remakes - Wikipedia

In our 2024 edition of What Happened? we re-invite our last year's special guest Bradders, to recap at some of the most exciting things that happened in all-things video game related.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Unwrap the stories behind the greatest holiday launches in gaming history! From consoles that defined a generation to blockbuster titles that made the season magical, we explore how gaming shaped the holidays—and how the holidays shaped gaming. Grab some cocoa and dive in!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

No other game has left such a lasting legacy on game mechanics. Before iconic games like Space Invaders or consoles like the Atari 2600 even existed, Dungeons & Dragons was already shaping the future of gaming. Join us to find out how D&D came to be, explore some of the earliest video games it inspired, and uncover its unmatched influence on video games.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:Influence of D&D in Video Games - FandomCPRG Addict

Video game emulation isn't just a quick nostalgia fix, it keeps games quite literally alive and serves to preserve them for future generations. Plus, we get to play old school games without having to buy a super expensive game console from four decades ago. Join us as we look at the early history of emulation, to the big boom in the 2000s. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: History of Emulation - Gametech WikiSteve Jobs announcing Connectix Virtual Game Station at MacWorld 1999

Sometimes the line between the real-world, video games, and the macabre blur. In our first ever Game Lore episode, Gaming History Club tells the tale of Pale Luna.Find out if Pale Luna truly exists, or if it's just another campfire story. Happy Halloween! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Creepy Pasta WikiDownloadable Pale Luna from 'Late Night Tom'Reddit Theories

It's time to kick butts and chew some gum, and we're all out of gum. Gaming History Club goes through the history of First Person Shooters, we headshot all milestone games, and yes, there will be Doom, but this flagship video game genre's origins go deeper, so take cover, and tune in. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Headshot: A visual history of First Person Shooters - ARS TechnicaKnee Deep in the Dead: The History of First-Person Shooters

In this episode, we dive into the stimulating world of social simulation that is The Sims franchise! Join us as we find out what led Will Wright's vision to create a "virtual dollhouse" and how the games evolved to the present day, and what on earth those plumbobs are all about.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Will Wright: Inspired to make The Sims after losing a homeSimlish Dictionary6 Things you didn't know about the PlumbobThe Sims 4 Becomes the Most Widely Played Game in the 23 Year History of the Franchise With More Than 70 Million Players WorldwideThe Sims 5: everything we know so far

In part two we continue our exciting ride through gaming controllers and find out how game console manufacturers figured out how to best allow us to move in 3D space, from the quirky renegade N64 Controller, timeless DualShock, to the state of current play.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources:Mega Modz: Evolution of Gaming ControllerGenyo Takeda talks about the N64 ControllerSeamus Blackley (Xbox Control Designer) had things thrown at him on stageIGN's List of Worst Controllers Ever

In part one we explore gaming controllers from the super innovative early days of the first home video game console prototype ("Brown Box") to the rise of iconic D-pads. It wasn't all good though, we also look at the TV remote like blunders that filled the 2D era of video games.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Mega Modz: Evolution of Gaming ControllerThis Man Invented the World's First Video Game ConsoleIGN's List of Worst Controllers Ever

Celebrate Gaming History Club's 1-year anniversary with us! 🎉 In this special episode, we're diving into the surprising benefits of playing video games. From boosting your brainpower to levelling up your social skills, discover why gaming is more than just fun—it's good for you too!Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Video Gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children - National Institutes of HealthSPARXKerbal Space Program

In this episode we explore the different techniques developers use to create realistic and immersive reflections in video games. We'll break down the various methods, including twin mirrors, planar reflections, cube maps, screen space reflections (SSR), and the cutting-edge ray tracing technology. Discover how each type works, their unique advantages, and the challenges they present.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: History of Game GraphicsHow Reflections in Games Are MadeHow do Mirrors in Games Work?

In this chit-chat episode, we take a more laid back approach, have some fun, and discuss some of the most infuriating, cryptic riddles and puzzles in video games, picked personally by Gaming History Club. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom Docherty

Gaming History Club discusses how in-game purchases have transformed the industry, the different types of microtransactions, and their impact on player 1.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: What is Free-to-Play? TechopediaThe role of microtransactions in Internet Gaming Disorder and Gambling DisorderAchaea: Dreams of Divine Lands

In this episode, we explore the history of artificial intelligence in video games, from its early days to its pivotal role in modern gaming. Discover how AI powers NPC behaviour, creating immersive and dynamic experiences, and how procedural generation techniques are revolutionising game design.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Play AI DungeonAI History BriefInnovations in AI Gaming

It's Pride Time!Find out how representation of the LGBTQ+ community has changed since gaming's heteronormative beginnings, to becoming more inclusive. We look at some of the firsts, some of the ugliest, and definitely some of the best games that incorporated LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Caper in the CastroCaptain Rainbow8 Oldest Games with Queer RepresentationGLAAD

Join us as we discover how Flight Simulator's humble beginnings have led it to the soaring heights of cutting-edge graphics and simulation, how a still small company from Redmond (Microsoft!) acquired the license and eventually bought the franchise, and how once again the underground video games being played on the PLATO computer system at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus inspired future game developers and helped to shape today's video game design, before video games were available to the general public. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: A Versatile Computer Generated Dynamic Flight Display Master's thesis by Bruce ArtwickPlay Flight Simulator 1 through 4 on GitHubInternational Virtual Aviation Organisation (IVAO)

Take a whirlwind tour through video game storage evolution! We'll zip from paper tape beginnings to ROM cartridges, where classic games sparked joy and, occasionally, required a bit of cartridge-blowing to work, how CDs and DVDs upped the ante with more storage and cinematic thrills. Join us as we marvel at how these mediums shaped gaming history and set the stage for today's digital downloads and cloud gaming wonders.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Paper TapesVideo Game Storage Media

Discover how the Game Boy ruled portable gaming and etched its name into history as the first video game console used in outer space. From its groundbreaking debut in the late 1980s to its enduring legacy, we uncover how the Game Boy became a cherished video game icon for generations of gamers.Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.ClubFacebookInstagramTheme tune created by Tom DochertySources: Interview with Satoru OkadaThe Game Boy that survived the Gulf WarGame Boy flown in spaceGame Boy Platform Shoes