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Love of the worlds created by video game designers and personalities drives Alex Smith & Jeffrey Daum (history, law, CS degrees) to provide a scholarly yet light-hearted discussion of how arcade, home console, and PC games merged into a Video Game Industry. Emphasis is on the combination of business and creative elements needed for financial success. Interviews of Atari, EA, Activision, & other ex... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes247Founded10 years ago
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TCW Podcast Episode 247 - The History of Commodore Pt 4

The final chapter of our Commodore series covers the company’s chaotic decline. After early success with the Amiga line, internal conflict grew under President Tom Rattigan, who wanted to focus... more

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TCW Podcast Episode 246 - The History of Commodore Pt 3

After Jack Tramiel left Commodore and founded Tramel Technology, the company pressed on with mixed results. Systems like the SX 64, the C900, the Plus/4, the C16, and the C116 failed to gain tr... more

TCW Podcast Episode 245 - The History of Commodore Pt 2

Commodore’s shift from calculators to computers began with the PET, which found success in Europe as a business machine. After seeing the ZX80 in Britain, Jack Tramiel pushed for an affordable ... more

TCW Podcast Episode 244 - The History of Commodore Pt 1

We kick off our look at Commodore with the story of its founder, Jack Tramiel. A Holocaust survivor who emigrated to the United States, Tramiel began repairing lamps and typewriters before foun... more

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Hosts

Jeffrey Daum
Co-host with a background in history, law, and computer science, deeply engaged in the nuances of video game history.
Alex Smith
Co-host who combines a scholarly outlook with a passion for the creative aspects of video games and their historical significance.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Best Video Game History Podcast

    Jeffrey and Alex do an amazing job of walking us listeners through the in-depth history of video games. On par with a PBS documentary, Alex and his encyclopedic knowledge of video games shines lights on forgotten video game history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomstewdevine
    United States8 months ago
  • Unbelievable gaming history

    Best retro gaming history show hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    forsby
    Finland8 months ago
  • Great show!

    You ability to tell a store is fantastic and always interesting. Thanks for all these podcasts, it’s obvious this is a labor of love from these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The.worst.of.the.best
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Show

    A exhaustive look at so many different areas of the video game industry. Deep dives into some of the least-explored areas as well as careful re-examinations of widely-believed stories. These two are the final word on a lot of this stuff, but as they themselves will say, things often change and I really enjoy the episodes where they take a second (or third) look at a topic they’ve already put to bed.

    An incredible show, lots of Simpsons references for us old people, and no annoying podcast perso... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paimonaeon
    Canada10 months ago
  • Great show!

    You ability to tell a store is fantastic and always interesting. Thanks for all these podcasts, it’s obvious this is a labor of love from these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The.worst.of.the.best
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its deep dives into video game history and the knowledge of the hosts, often comparing it to high-quality documentaries.
The podcast is frequently described as a labor of love, reflecting the hosts' genuine passion for their subjects.
Feedback highlights the impressive breadth of topics covered and the insightful anecdotes shared about the gaming industry.
Many appreciate the scholarly approach while maintaining entertaining delivery, making complex topics accessible.

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#59
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Nintendo: Wii Were Struggling
Q: How bad truly was it for the N64 and the GameCube? How close to that bankruptcy did we get?
Nintendo was not in any danger of bankruptcy during the N64 and GameCube periods. They were financially stable and sold the GameCube at a profit, but they were in danger of losing cultural relevance.
Jordan Mechner and Price of Persia
Q: Did Jordan give any thoughts about how the video game industry changed at this point, where he just was really thankful that he stuck with video games and didn't end up actually going into the movies?
He expressed gratitude for staying in video games and noted that by the end of 1992, he found the medium of video games to be more interesting than movies.
SEGA Saturn Part 2
Q: What specifically were some of the stuff that you pulled in from Japanese sources that most surprised you?
The Japanese perspective showed a collaborative effort between America and Japan, revealing efforts on both sides to meet the needs of their respective markets for the Saturn.

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This podcast offers an engaging journey through the history of video games, highlighted by the intersection of creativity and business in the industry's evolution. Hosts combine scholarly analysis with a light-hearted approach, inviting listeners to explore a wide range of topics from the development of iconic consoles to the behind-the-scenes stories of industry giants like Atari and EA. With over 140 hours of content, episodes feature in-depth discussions, rich anecdotes, and interviews with key figures, bringing to light the multifaceted aspects of the video game landscape. Unique insights into how games shaped societal trends and vice versa make this series a treasure trove for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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