The History of Video Games

The console that started it all is back with a third generation version, but can it compete with the Colecovision and Famicon? Also, why is Sierra-Online teaming up with Jim Henson? We answer these questions and many more as we cover The Dark Crystal, Mr. Do's Castle, and Trans American Rally in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

It's time to check out one of the most popular platformers of 1983 in today's episode - Hunchback! Or is that Robin Hood? He looks a lot like Robin Hood......Anyway, the guys check out this classic arcade game as well as the Bandai RX-78, Gridlee, and Water Ski in today's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Cinematronics most recently released the great Dragon's Lair, but how will they follow it up?! Surely Cosmic Chasm will bring continued peace and prosperity to the company.....Well, in any case Ben and Wes are going to check it out as well as review Beach-Head on the Commodore 64, Nova Blast on the ColecoVision, and Dr. Micro for the arcades in today's epsiode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Richard Garriott is back with the latest installment of his famed Ultima series - this time published under his own newly founded company Origin Systems! Will all the improvements, peripherals, and accessories be worth it?! Ben and Wes find out while also taking the time to rate and review Sirius Software's Capture the Flag, Atari's Firebeast, and Stern's Minefield in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

It's time to wrap up another console in the history of video games - but the Vectrex won't go out quietly! Join Ben and Wes as they celebrate this unique one of a kind console by taking a look at what the community has published over the past 40 years! The guys also review Ant Attack and Hydrax on the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, as well as Namco's Phozon arcade game in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

We already saw Sega release their 3rd generation home console two weeks ago, and now it's time to check out Nintendo's offering! The Famicom - a console we will eventually know as the NES has hit the podcast! Join Ben and Wes as they celebrate this milestone in gaming history, but also take the time to review the blockbuster game Elevator Action, as well as Pro Soccer, Juno First and Binary Land in today's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Better watch out! The floaters are coming to get you and the your only defense are bombs....bombs so big that you can't jump over them....hmm I seem to be trapped in a corner of this maze...oh no....Well while Bomberman tries to free himself from that mess, Wes and Ben will check out the original classic on PC as well as Gateway to Apshai by Epyx, SF-X by Nichibutsu and Screw Loose by Mylstar in today's action packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Sega's first real entry into the home console market is here! Will it take off or get buried underneath all the other options in 1983?! Wes and Ben review this as well as the games Star Jacker, Crystal Castles, Mickey's Athletic Land, and Battle Cruiser M-12 in today's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The most famous LaserDisc game is here already!? Dragon's Lair is a monsterous game with all sorts of record breaking scores and firsts for the podcast! Join Ben and Wes as they guide Dirk the Daring through this treacherous and infamous classic! The guys also get some time to review games on the Vectrex as well as Jaleco's Chameleon on this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The battle tires Varga! Not here shall you defeat me, Bega! Join us this week as we hop into yet another LaserDisc classic - Bega's Battle! As Wes and Ben fight to try and defend the Earth, they also make time to play through EA's One-on-One, Hudson Soft's Mahōtsukai Maharito, and Entertainment Enterprises' Vampire on today's action packed episode!Note - Ben maybe forgot to say the graphics rating for Vampire - he gave it a 3.75.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Grab your spell books and axes and sit down for a grand adventure! Wizardry III is here, but can Ben or Wes get it running?! The guys also check out Q*Bert's Qubes, Razzmatazz, Lode Runner, and Super Action Baseball in today's action packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

So I mean Star Wars looked pretty good last week, but how does it compare to an actual movie?! Astron Belt will tell us just that, considering it's the first ever major LaserDisc videogame! Join Ben and Wes as they analyze both the movie and the gameplay of Astron Belt, while also taking the time to review Flappy by db-Soft and Dodge Man by Omori in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

We've done Star Wars in the past, but it's never quite looked like this! Join Ben and Wes as they talk about the classic Atari Arcade game, as well as Time Limit by Chuo Co, and Blue Max by Synapse Software in today's extra special 250th episode of the podcast!!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Oh boy, if there's any hope for getting us out of the dark ages it might just be a new generation of home consoles! Is the first one a banger, or will it fade into obscurity like the last few new consoles? Join us to find out! Ben and Wes also take a look at Mr. TNT, Jump Coaster, Alley Cat, and Money Money in today's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

No, it's spelled correctly I swear! If you thought Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution were completely original ideas, just wait until you hear about this foot controller from 1983! Listen in to hear Ben and Wes talk all about it as well as review the games Dandy, Top Roller, Night Star, and Birdie King 2 in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

For the Emperor! Ben and Wes get the chance to look at the first Game's Workshop licensed video game - Apocalypse in today's episode! Join them as they learn about how the company started while also reviewing EA's The Last Gladiator, Sega's Pig Newton, Taito's High Way Race, and Williams' Play Ball in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Please join me in welcoming your second favorite 1983 arcade character that starts with the letter M! Oops, maybe we shouldn't joke, Mappy has quite the loyal fan base after all! Join us discover why that may be and also check out other great games like Super Rider, Guzzler, and Power Lords on the ColecoVision in this week's episode.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

A year has come and gone and with it so many memories of the podcast, games we played, and times we had together. Join Ben and Wes as they look back and recall some of their favorite games and moments from the past year!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Oh boy, probably the biggest release of the year is here! Mario and his bro Luigi are stuck in the sewers and need our help to survive. Join Ben and Wes as they talk about where it all began and compare the first Mario game to the classics we all know and love. They also review Bokosuka Wars and Roc'N Rope in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Grab a pie and get ready! This week Ben and Wes participate in a massive Food Fight, curtesy of GCC and Atari. They also review Zoo Keeper by Taito, Mega Zone by Konami, and Dracula by Imagic in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The space-shooter genre isn't dead yet! Join us as we talk about Konami's Gyruss being potentially the best shoot'em up game since Galaga! That's not all though, we also talk about Midway's Journey, Discs of Tron, and Krull by Gottlieb on today's exciting episode!PS Sorry for the delay in getting this out, a fire broke out at the studio which as you can image has caused lots of issues....Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Midway is back with another game in the Domino-Man style! This time it's Wacko, and oh boy does this live up to the title! If you thought playing a normal arcade cabinet was fun, just wait until you play one that's on a 30 degree tilt! We also talk about Spike and Web Warp on the Vectrex and Champion Base Ball and Pro Bowling from the arcades in today's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Run! Run! Run! Sinistar lives and has finally made its way onto the podcast with an exciting dual-review in this week's exciting episode! We also check out Mazer Blazer from Stern and Carnival Massacre by Thorn EMI in this week's episode.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Raise a glass to our fallen comrade! The first of the Holy Trinity of Computers has fallen - the Commodore PET is no more! Join us as we reminisce about the old times, as well as take a sneak peak into what the future on the PET platform looks like in this farewell episode. We also review Forbidden Forest by Cosmi, The Glob by Epos, and Skater by Data East in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Donkey Kong is back! No wait, he's called Bongo now....well in any case he's goin down just like the rest of his Gorilla brethren! Join Ben and Wes as they discuss Sega's Congo Bongo, finish 1983 research, and play Bugaboo the Flea, Outworlder on the SD-2xx, and Mad Planets by Gottlieb in this week's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The birth of the internet arrives in January 1983, but does that mean MMO's are right around the corner?! The guys discuss this and also take a look at some new games like Joyful Road by SNK, New Sinbad 7 by ATW, The Institute (graphical version) by Screenplay and Changer by Random House in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

We're here, but do we want to be?! It's time to take a look at the first games from 1983 and find out just what we're in store for! Reviews include Cluster Buster by Data East, Ixion by Sega, BC's Quest for Tires from Sierra On-Line, and Moria by Koeneke & Todd Jr.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

And with that, 1982 comes to a close! I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we have! We were truly fortunate to play some really great classics and hidden gems this year, join us in the final episode as we give out our awards to the best of the best! See everyone in 1983!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Awards season is here, and this year it's coming to you in two parts! In this week's episode Ben and Wes look back on the year, talk about some stats, and nominate three sprites each to our Sprite Hall of Fame! You can find the new sprites already uploaded on our website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comWebsite -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Our final episode of 1982 is here at last, and with it comes the end of an era. The Golden Age of arcade games is over.....all hail E.T.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Shigeru Miyamoto is back after his success with Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr, but this time he gets to use the IP he always wanted - Popeye! Get ready to punch some beer cans, eat some spinach, and win Olive Oil's love in this all time classic! We also play Quantum, Springer, and Miner 2049er, so sit back and enjoy!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

If Buck Rogers is known for one thing, it's zooming, but honestly he's only the first course in today's massive episode! Join us as we see if Wes can score 1 billion points Nibbler, find out if Ben can locate the pyramids in The Sands of Egypt, and learn how to use dominoes as weapons in Domino Man!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

After ten thousand years of GAMP rule, Mu has returned with hope! The ship Solvalou has been upgraded from knowledge gained on the planet Xevious, now it is time to fight the GAMP's for control over the Earth!.....Or something like that, the lore for this Galaxian type game goes pretty deep....but how does it play?! Join us in the last dual review for the year, and stick around to learn about the arcade games Black Widow from Atari and Pop Flamer from Jaleco in this week's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Ever since Robotron: 2084, companies around the world have been trying to create the best 2-directional shooter in the arcades, and now it's Taito's turn to give it shot! Frontline takes the fast paced shooting genre and moves it to a more realistic place, but will that be good enough?! We also talk Bubbles, Evolution (the game), and Saurusland in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Another week, another new piece of hardware! This time it's the Vectrex - the first and only vector graphic home console ever made!! But are the crisp graphics worth the price tag?! We'll let you know and also give you the details of two great arcade games in today's episode - Rougien by Sanritsu and Tac/Scan by Sega!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Explore the world with the largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Oh wait....I thought we were in 1982.....hold on....I'm being told Microsoft Flight Simulator DID come out in 1982....but it only had one plane?....well I'm sure it'll be just like the modern version, right?!?! Tune in to find out, and also listen in on our reviews of other great games like Rescue by Stern, Monster Bash by Sega, and Ponpoko by Sigma!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

A new console is here, and this time it's the sequel to Atari's classic - the 2600! Surely the 5200 will be twice as good right?! We also check out Burger Time and Burnin' Rubber from Data East, Battle Cross by Omori, and Deputy Den by Vtech in today's epsiode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Mama Pig is ready to take out her revenge on some unsuspecting wolves, good thing she's been practicing her archery! Join us this week as we take on Pooyan from Konami, as well as Liberator from Atari, Marine Boy from Orca, and Hard Hat from Exidy!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Lfgd*n!jks?!ner!nof. Q*Bert is finally here and he's illegally parkouring on the pyramids. Turns out that's super fun though so we'll allow it! Join Ben and Wes as they take on one of the last big releases before the end of 1982! They also check out Taito's Time Tunnel and Rock-Ola's QB-3 in today's episode.Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Satan is here!! He's living in Dracula's Castle for some reason, but that's not going to stop us from taking him down! Join Ben and Wes as they talk about this seminal shooter from Midway, but also stick around for reviews on Kaneko's Fly Boy, Stern's Dark Planet, and TRS's Dungeon! Computer Adventure Game in this week's stacked episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

This week we take on Super Pac-Man, but is it truly a step forward for the already overcrowded dot-eating genre?! We also check out Angler Dangler, Diamond Hunt, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in today's episode!MysteryDisc #1 Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEEwZkbSmEU&t=3740sWebsite -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Pengo is here, and with it comes the classic block-pushing mechanic seen inside every dungeon and temple puzzle game for the next 40 years! But don't worry, this one has a cute penguin so it's worth it. We also check out Mrs. Dynamite by Universal, Smurf's Rescue at Gargamel's Castle for the Colecovision, and Wiping by Nichibutsu! (checks notes....it's not actually called Wiping right?!...right?....)Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

It's time to swing on some vines, jump on some crocodile heads, and collect some gold in this week's title game - Pitfall! One of the most successful Atari 2600 games of all time, but how does it play in 2025? We also take a look at Caveman by Gottlieb, Star Trek:SOS by Sega, and Necromancer by Synapse Software in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Hop on an emu and take to the skies in today's episode! Ben and Wes return with the iconic 1982 game Joust, but also spend some time reviewing Radical Radial, Mr. Do!, and Mask of the Sun. Join us as we talk through this awesome time in video game history, just be sure to pick up those eggs!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Mario is up to no good this week! He's trapped Donkey Kong in a cage, but luckily DK Jr. can rescue him with just a few hops and vine swings! The original was a classic, but how will this DK sequel stack up?! Ben and Wes also cover Blue Print, Greenhouse, and Bomb Squad in today's episode - you don't want to miss it!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

We've finally made it to the best selling computer of ALL TIME - The Commodore 64! Join us as we find out why that's the case, as we play some of the first games ever released on the system! We also check out Qwak by Atari, Lasso by SNK, and The Phantom Slayer by Med Systems Software on todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

The hardware releases keep coming, and this time it's the Dragon 32! This computer out of Wales will eventually have over 500 games made for it, including some certified bangers! (and mash). We also check out Ultima II, Gravitar, Sneak n'Peak, and Splat in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

It's 2025 in the real world and Ben is celebrating the new year by getting sick! Luckily this give Wes the opportunity to go solo on a minicast! Join him as he talks through some of his favorite voice performances in video gaming history!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

A new 2nd console is here, and it's not a small timer! The Colecovision goes on to sell over 2 million units, and we are here to tell you why! But of course we can't spend the whole episode on the Colecovision, so we review the sword of Fargoal, Time Zone Adventure, Runaway, and Jungle King as well in an extra long podcast special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben

Get ready to take down some AT-ATs because the Empire has arrived to the Atari 2600! We do our part to help the resistance in this episode, but also check out games like Swimmer by Tehkan, Tazz-Mania by Stern, and Aztec Challenge by Cosmi in today's thrilling episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - [email protected] - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben