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How It Ended

by Kashcroe Gaming

How did gaming’s biggest names fall apart? How It Ended is a video game history podcast exploring the rise and fall of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Join Kashcroe for gaming documentaries tracing the breakthroughs, bad decisions, and turning points that shaped their fate. From beloved classics to ambitious failures, discover what went wrong, what survived, and why these stories still matter. Follow for retro gaming nostalgia and the stories behind the endings.

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Episodes

  1. SEGA Dreamcast: Why Sega Stopped Making Consoles

    The SEGA Dreamcast brought online gaming, Sonic Adventure, and arcade favorites into living rooms. Why did it become Sega’s final console? Kashcroe explores its ambitious launch, standout games, and the financial pressures and competition that brought Sega’s hardware era to an end. Revisit a...

  2. Welcome to How It Ended: The Stories Behind Gaming’s Biggest Falls

    How do gaming’s biggest names fall apart? My name is Kashcroe, and come discover with me How It Ended: a video game history podcast exploring the rise, downfall, and lasting legacy of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Discover the stories behind the games you remember, the decisions that...

  3. Midway Games: What Happened to the Mortal Kombat Publisher?

    Midway Games helped define arcade gaming with Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. How did a company behind some of gaming’s biggest hits end up bankrupt? Kash explores Midway’s rise, its departure from arcades, and the corporate battles and financial pressures that brought an industry giant down. Revisit...

  4. Marvel vs. Capcom: The Rise and Fall of a Fighting Game Icon

    Marvel vs. Capcom brought superhero battles and fierce rivalries to the arcade. How did this crossover fighting game franchise become a fan favorite and then lose its momentum? Kash traces its roots in X-Men: Children of the Atom, the breakthrough of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and the highs and…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How did gaming’s biggest names fall apart? How It Ended is a video game history podcast exploring the rise and fall of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Join Kashcroe for gaming documentaries tracing the breakthroughs, bad decisions, and turning points that shaped their fate. From beloved classics to ambitious failures, discover what went wrong, what survived, and why these stories still matter. Follow for retro gaming nostalgia and the stories behind the endings.

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Kashcroe Gaming

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How did gaming’s biggest names fall apart? How It Ended is a video game history podcast exploring the rise and fall of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Join Kashcroe for gaming documentaries tracing the breakthroughs, bad decisions, and turning points that shaped their fate. From beloved...

How often does How It Ended release new episodes?

How It Ended has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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How It Ended is created and hosted by Kashcroe Gaming.
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