A chronological play through of video games
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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - 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 - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
The holidays are here and as such Ben & Wes decide to take it easy this week with a bit of a mini-cast episode. Listen in to find out what the best game they played in 2024 was as well as some strange facts and statistics provided by this year's Steam in review!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
The king of arcade racing games is here at last, but will Pole Position live up the hype?! Ben and Wes let you know while also talking Insector by Gottlieb and 3-D Bowling for the Emerson Arcadia!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Grab some popcorn and put those glasses on because Sega is taking us to the third dimension! Listen in as we talk Subroc 3-D, Reactor by Gottlieb, SAGA Adventure 4, Basketball for the Elektor, and so much more in this week's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
A brand new computer is here and man is it good! Wes and Ben review two games on the new Tomy Tutor and also cover Hana Awase and Funky Bee for the arcades in today's exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Dave Nutting is back with another new arcade game for Midway! This time it's Pac-Man meets Dig-Dug, but will the combination be better than the sum of its parts?! We also talk about some crazy graphics programs by Douglas Crockford, Game & Watch Donkey Kong, and Racquetball for the 2600 in todays packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Another week, another piece of hardware down! This time it's the first ever 2nd generation handheld - Milton Bradley's Microvision. Join us as we take a look back on some of the games for the system and also peer into the future to see what happens after the handheld gets officially discontinued. We also take a look at Digger by Century, Kangaroo by Sun Electronics, and Wizardry II in todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Moon Patrol is not only a landmark game in videogaming graphics technology, it is also just a good, genuinely fun game! Join us as we talk the first game with parallax scrolling, Tunnels of Doom for the TI-99, Tutankham by Konami, Kram by Taito, and much much more!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
I don't know about you, but in my Utopia there aren't pirates and rebels and hurricanes (oh my!), but Don Daglow disagrees and has added them in his version for the Intellivision! Luckily for him he happened to pretty much invent the city-builder genre at the same time, so I guess we can give him a pass...We also review Mighty Monkey by Universal, Anteater by Tago/Stern, and Shamus by Synapse Software in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Yes that is right, the Nintendo DS has finally launched! Wait, did you say that comes out in 2004? Then what is this?! Listen now to find out! We also talk Demons and Dragon's by Midway, Wild Western by Taito, and Yar's Revenge on the 2600 in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Our first new console of the year is here! Will the Emerson Arcadia shake up the console gaming landscape or be a big flop?! You'll have to listen to find out! We check out Cat Trax for the system, as well as Broderbund's Track Attack, Shoei's Sky Army, and Century's Wall Street in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Jack is in for some big big trouble as he begins climbing the beanstalk all the way up to the top! But what is a harder foe to avoid - Donkey Kong or the Golden Goose? We answer this question and ask even more in todays episode! Ben and Wes also take a look at Frenzy by Stern, Legionnaire by Chris Crawford, and Slither by Century II in today's special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
With a name like Mermaid, a game can be so many things! Is it a scramble type game? Pac-Man or Dig-Dug? Is it a mini-golf game where you play as an octopus like in Marine-Date? Actually it is WindSurfing....I don't know how that is related but that's what it is, and it's pretty good too! We review Mermaid as well as Chopper Command from Dan Gorlin, Pro Tennis from Data East, and The Pit by Zilec on todays episode, check it out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Arrangement from Viewtiful Joe
Ben's new album 'Demons' releases this Friday, September 13th at 6pm EST. You can find the relevant information for it below. He also talks about upcoming plans for the podcast and shares some updates now that this 2-year long project has been completed!Ben's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@barefootbendrummerOfficial Podcast Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Break out your air pump because some underground dragons are phasing through the earth to get us! This week we review another seminal game in the history of video games; Dig Dug is finally here! We also cover Looping by Video Games GmbH and Scorpion by Zaccaria in todays episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 10 (Second half) from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Sinclair is back and this time in color! Their new computer is out in April 1982 and already has a bunch of software releasing for it! Join us as we look over some of the early games and specs of this new computer and also cover some other cool games, such as D-Day by Olympia and Demon Attack by Imagic!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 10 (First half) from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Choo Choo! All aboard the Konami hype train! They are back with a pretty insane real-time puzzler involving moving tiles, pedestrians, and some evil trains as well! We also check out Mission-X and the Intellivision prototype games King of the Mountain and Land Battle in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 9 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
If you know, you know! This week we take a look at what many regard as the worst video game of all-time...We also look at some good games though, including Naughty Boy by Jaleco, Pioneer Balloon by SNK, and Robotron: 2084 by Williams in this week's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 8 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Is this the Doom Killer?! Well listen I know Doom isn't out yet, but Wayout is and it's blowing our minds with its 3-D perspective! We also take a look at Akka Arrh, Astro Chase, and Dock Man in today's special episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 7 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
200 episodes already! Join us in celebration as we look back on some of the podcast's highlights, as well as some new games such as Space Dungeon by Taito, and Tornado and Disco No. 1 by Data East!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 6 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
It's boulder hunting season on the History of Video Games podcast this week, with the titular Pete going at it on the Odyssey 2! That's not all though, we also talk about Atari's Space Duel, Exidy's Victory, and KK International's Triple Punch this week on the show!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 5 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Commodore is back with their all new computer, the MAX-Machine! I'm sure this will be super important and long lasting for the company! We not only check out some Max-Machine games in today's episode though, we also play some great arcade games like Dazzler by Century, Monster Zero by Nihon Game, and The Amazing Adventures of Mr. F. Lea by Pacific Novelty in today's episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 4 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Wes and Ben slay some dragons in today's action packed RPG-themed episode! Will Telengard build on the old mainframe version for this commercial release, or can the newcomer Warrior of RAS: Dunzhin prove to be the better game!? We also check out Scott Adam's first graphical text adventure, the next game in the Deco Cassette series, and give you a special movie review in this exciting episode! Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 3 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
Another week of 1982, another sick game! Zaxxon is here, and he's got a big missile launcher! We also talk about the first computer virus, Stern's Lost Tomb, and Valadon's Bagman in this exciting episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 2 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
We made it! After more than 200 hours of research over the last several months, the podcast is back and ready to go for 1982! There is no better way to start the year than with Ms. Pac-man. You all know her, you all love her, but have you heard of Treasure Island by Data East or Alpine Ski by Taito? Well we cover all three in this episode so check it out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenTransition Music - Track 1 from Ben's upcoming Album "Demons"
It's been a long time since Ben has last talked about his music, what has he been up to all these months? You'll have to tune in to find out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
With 1981 finally wrapped up, we take a moment to look back on all the great games of the year! Which will be our favorite?! Frogger? Donkey Kong? Galaga? You'll just have to tune in to find out!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Aaargh! It's the final episode of 1981, yeh matey! But have the best games been saved for last? Well Swashbuckler by Datamost, Twerps by Sirius Software, Stampede by Activision, and Planet Defender by Vtech are sure going to try to claim that title! Join us as we find out just how high 1981 can end on!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
The boys across the pond are finally ready to unveil the latest and greatest British computer - the BBC Micro. Acorn won out over the other bids and is poised to make a load of money with the BBC beginning their series educating the public on computer literacy using the new machine. But how are the games?! That's what we aim to find out! We do just that and more on this week's episode which also features Rear Guard and Stone of Sisyphus from Adventure International, War of the Worlds by Cinematronics, and Tactician by Sega!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
Taito is BACK! The company who started it all with Space Invaders has finally made another space shooter that excels above the competition again! Join us as we talk about what makes Space Cruiser so great and listen in on our thoughts on other games like Midway's Kick, Sigma's Spiders, and Game Plan's Kaos too!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
This Volkswagon has got some pretty crazy suspension, I mean I knew they had some bounce to them, but I didn't think they could bounce up skyscrapers! Yet in this game by Alpha Denshi they do just that! In today's episode we not only cover the seminal scrolling platformer, but also Gremlin's Eliminator, Konami's Jungler, and T.I.C.'s THE HAND! Some pretty spooky stuff...Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenMusic this week - Mass Effect Theme (Mass Effect)
"Everyone break off and cover the side-streets!", there's a new podcast episode on the loose! This week we cover the Pac-man clone Thief by Pacific Novelty, as well as Zork II and Quest for the Rings on the Odyssey2! We also sneak in a surprise special review just for our fans!...Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by BenMusic this week - Cyborgs Difficulty 5-8 (Helldivers)