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North to Hellgate London
1 Nov· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 221 - North to Hellgate London
In a pseudo part three of our look at Condor and Blizzard North, we explore the troubles the company faced after a year and a half of crunch. David, Max, and Eric were all burned out along with the rest of the staff. David was going through a divorce and had trouble putting his heart into figuring out what the next game would be. Due to lack of leadership and a proper chain of command, many employees felt frustrated switching games over and over. At the same time, the expansion, Lord of Destruction, was completed after a year of development with no crunch. Through a combination of bad corporate structure, not empowering middle management, factionalism, and troubles with Blizzard's corporate owners being bought and sold amid their own scandals, David, Eric, Max, and Bill Roper from Blizzard South went on to form Flagship Studios and work on Hellgate: London. Unfortunately, the game was not well received due to expectations exceeding the financial and technical hurdles that needed to be overcome. There is a lot more to this story, so prepare yourself as we leave one hell for another!
Thor - Game Studio Gambles: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NLb9-DPspgA
Thor - Email Mike: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1ilUpXkGxbo
Karateka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKqk9kosCs4
Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
Flagship Studios: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagship_Studios
Fate Longplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGH577lznLk&list=PL112CEBA37FF962EE
Mythos Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fEsOrRvZ58
Hellgate London E3 2005 Cinematic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xG9puQZJ1c
Hellgate London E3 Bill Roper Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1EQhHQPbQ
US/China WOW Model Differences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtI2GcUPEFQ
Hellgate London Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiKbGoiIHqo
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds - Sign up through the website not the iOS App!
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Diablo 2
15 Oct· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 220 - Diablo 2
We continue exploring the Diablo franchise with Diablo 2 and the journey of the team at Blizzard North. This episode covers the history of the Hellfire expansion for Diablo 1 and how it came to be developed by Sierra Online. A directive was issued for Blizzard North to focus on creating Diablo 2. The team aimed not just to create a bigger dungeon but to expand the game’s overall scope. However, the development of Diablo 2 faced challenges like feature creep, excessive gaming, and the absence of a game design document. These issues led to a year and a half of crunch time to complete the game. Despite these difficulties, Diablo 2 was released to phenomenal success.
Hellfire Monk Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJlxnFfxRM4
David Brevik on Diablo Hellfire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4bDFgcuH-I
Warcraft Adventures - Lord of the Clans (Lets Play): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7JZu__7KTs
Thor - Overworked % Amazon Game Studios: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IVdaysrIS74
Thor - Blizzard Working Conditions: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B2mqnuRalYA
Thor - Blizzard Pay: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a8aumvAq5gM
Thor - Value vs Income from a Job: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8s3wa5kL6RY
TCW 054 - Blizzard - Vikings and WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft/
TCW 055 - Blizzard - Hellfire and The World… of WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-hellfire-and-the-world%E2%80%A6-of-warcraft/
Diablo II from 2000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_MoFDWJees
Diablo II LOD Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM7gA_xD7vE
Original StarCraft Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAXDv--grUE
Diablo II TV Commercial (Its Everywhere): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBp9ECiodc
Diablo II TV Commercial (Evil Has Survived): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RvRK5qf6Lc
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Diablo 1
1 Oct· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 219 - Diablo 1
We explore the monumental game Diablo! Initially a collaborative effort between David Brevik, Erich Schaefer, and Max Schaefer, Diablo brought together elements from games like X-Com, Angband, and surprisingly NHL '94. The trio formed the company Condor, producing NFL games and a Street Fighter clone called Justice League Task Force for the SEGA Genesis. At CES, they discovered another company developing the SNES port of Justice League, Blizzard Entertainment. Through a series of fortuitous events, Condor was acquired by Davidson & Associates and rebranded as Blizzard North. Join us as we explore the wild history of Diablo and its impact on shaping how we play video games today!
Play Diabo 1 Web Shareware Version: https://d07riv.github.io/diabloweb/
It was the best of times it was the blurst of times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no_elVGGgW8
Moria (Plato Emulator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zvqgKKXAFI
Angband: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSiX_aoUn5s
Stay a While and Listen (2 Book Series): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087JF24VG?binding=kindle_edition
Gordo 106 (AGDQ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwqlNeT9oTE
Three Days of the Condor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU8tQTNlPAM
Iguana Entertainment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguana_Entertainment
MC Chris Kingdom Hearts 2 & Resident Evil 4 (EXPLICIT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsDUSxK5Fs
NHL '94: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShqgmvGrxfM
X-COM UFO Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZJAFG0rjo0
The Digital Antiquarian - Diablo: https://www.filfre.net/2023/07/diablo/
Diablo 1 Original Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcKmaLP-sQM
Justice League Task Force (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hNrLiRxBE4
Justice League Task Force (SNES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QulgjKAsRaA
TCW 054 - Blizzard: Vikings and WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft/
TCW 055 - Blizzard: Hellfire and The World… of WarCraft: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-hellfire-and-the-world%E2%80%A6-of-warcraft/
David Brevik - Making Diablo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_CXw4x61E
Diablo 1 - The Sin War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWXozMHrxrM
Diablo 1 All Cutscenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aMkkf8-i-U
Kali (Software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_(software)
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The 100 Games Redux - The Revival
15 Sep· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 218 - The 100 Games Redux - The Revival
We’re back to revisit the 100 most influential games, this time with your feedback! We’ve made many changes to the list and even brought back some of the games that were previously cut. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in, left a comment on YouTube, or reached out to us in other ways. Although we couldn’t read every single comment, we’ve carefully considered all the feedback and appreciate everyone for sharing their thoughts! Many of the changes we made were influenced by your input. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the exciting world of the 100 most influential games!
Live Stream for 2024 will be October 12th at 13:00 (18:00 GMT)!
Simpsons Barney - 'It Begins!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Johmlmq-dRU
The Marshmallow Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-n8Z7G0ic
CoD4 - Modern Warfare - How it change a Genre Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXD5_7wqr1U
Meet the Spy (Explicit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR4N5OhcY9s
Malibu Stacy Hat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8
Game Theory (Roblox Doors): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65-STzRJCho
Moria (Description): http://crpgaddict.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-121-moria-1975.html
The Revised list of Games:
--Added--
Moria (Plato Emulator): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxXW_8rcD0k
Zork I (PC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzUagi41Wo0
(Changed) -- Ultima (III - Exodus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHpuc4yqzk
Jet Set Willy (ZX Spectrum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ywx6uVn9E
Gauntlet (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLnkCAFihqA
Double Dragon (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfZz-1e-dUQ
(Changed) -- Super Metroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tufNHthJE
Diablo II Remastered Beginner Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbXpwdUv3HE
Final Fantasy VII: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-lbtqQ7oY
Unreal Tournament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfDBNQs0P6A
Warcraft III - Reign of Chaos (Human Campaign): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Ot4lq6YsY
Roblox (Evolution from 2004-2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDf0gZhZH5E
Alien Hominid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5VHApFkG4
Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr7GqRRrT_Q
Team Fortress 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP8THCntY9Y
Happy Farms (Farmville BETA Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpPEXNtz_TY
Demon's Souls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ltc3Q9jo-4
Angry Birds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiQ8btusrs
Super Meat Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izXj61XDVNE
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(Restored) -- King's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TLhR51uGY
(Restored) -- Baldur's Gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYOH5PmoaE
(Restored) -- Parappa the Rapper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbYdRZ8FiuA
(Restored) -- Resident Evil:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW4wLlZnHk
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Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7Sg5pXAok
Empire (Plato): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qodf2AjrEQo
Computer Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3BQsCCwo8w
Gran Trak 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYEcDpBLDpc
Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6f9_9kzuzk
Table Tennis (Odyssey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmL6l128JU
Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gss3lxeqCok
Dragon's Lair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dg4J9_nes
Heiankyo Alien (Game Boy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY3qVBkIu74
Mortal Kombat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F82XAvCuVc
One on One (c64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URobcuTcBFU
Outrun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUl-cAtUIE
Pac-Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScq4P5gn4A
Pole Position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFs1Xc82Q0U
Robotron 2084: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l800GL6NQPY
Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vc-RIkpk40
Street Fighter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI284D4y1q4
Xevious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyFHvPizYM
Metal Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehlAMTh42Ko
Prince of Persia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCxHlEIrlM
Sonic the Hedgehog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQYDLcvkBc
Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_VDM8nC9sM
Super Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlAmXXNz5ac
Wing Commander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfRvCSBD4q0
Adventure 2600: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZDRELOqoI
Legend of Zelda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADhznw1zhc
Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7oUArcVis0
Portopia Serial Murder Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQhnJxP7qU
DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/
Maple Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_0hm9Xj5dQ
Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN2FDtPCnw
Tower of Druaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCGIP4SifE
Ultima IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfAE5tXHv4
Wizardry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYLn_ij5G10
World of Warcraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlVQYjkCDM
Dune 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk
Fire Emblem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp2NqY3M6fI
StarCraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j3X3EuCf98
ARMA 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wFTd2lW34
Battlefield 1942: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gc2AJQLvcQ
Half-Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV9o6b91Sc
Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9ZyK5L3-A
Kill Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zW5X0CwTs
Medal of Honor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ivwknQN54
PUBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctOYN2pMs4
Resident Evil 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFuHLUuuzLI
Gran Turismo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlFs3s2JNM
ICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPP41ZKtA0c
Myst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30r0iRH73Q
Shenmue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RpDgxAyKI
System Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ
Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltNSs9Vzdg
Virtua Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl895zXjfyQ
Dance Dance Revolution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU
Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oghqTROa7o
Pokemon Red & Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHHSQxn_IOY
Shariki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XKS7tLB8w
Spacewar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EWQYAfuMYw
Pong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6Rh-rmGAo
Colossal Cave Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFrWH0na0A
Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uSzmzZP1s8
MUD (Core MUD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yhk0chxyk
Donkey Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp2aMs38ERY
Super Mario Bros.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ViRBWz4-E
Elite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJvdZWhNLiM
Dragon Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dalWuTitE
Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbo1AGqKrI
SimCity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A54blk-ojA4
John Madden Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbPghLpK6c
Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE3t_WuoSwE
Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8
Alone in the Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWaQe8LPW0
Doom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnOLFd_ByQ
Quake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCHIYXBts0
Super Mario 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVLIRthpNc
Ocarina of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9CxAulk04
Grand Theft Auto 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zoLurwbCHM
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New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds - Please do not use the iOS App -- Save yourself the 30% Apple Tax!
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Games of Ed Logg
1 Sep· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 217 - The Games of Ed Logg
Ed Logg had a long and distinguished career in Atari's coin-op division. Initially aspiring to be a math professor, his path changed after encountering the Atari 2600 at a friend's Christmas party. While at Atari, Logg created the legendary game Asteroids, which became a massive success. He continued his streak with Super Breakout and co-created Centipede with Dona Bailey. Inspired by his son's love of Dungeons & Dragons, and the game Dandy, Logg developed the classic Gauntlet. He later created one of the first arcade first-person shooters, Xybots. Although his attempts to transition into the 3D era with games like Steel Talons, San Francisco Rush, and Dr. Muto did not achieve the same level of success; Ed Logg's deep understanding of what makes a great arcade game has left a lasting impact not only in the coin-op space, but across the entire gaming industry.
TCW 081 - The Meeting of SpaceWar: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-meeting-of-spacewar/
TCW 022 - The Galaxy Game: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-galaxy-game/
Sprint 2 (Atari - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R32e7O6tfdg
TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/
Super Breakout - Progressive mode (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyrTQGt_tU
Atari Video Pinball (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4aB8ukBIcM
Asteroids (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBVGCw5kl9E
TCW 212 - The Exidy of the 70's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-70s/
TCW 213 - The Exidy of the 80's and 90's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-80s-and-90s/
Centipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwh3wcrUtR8
Centipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XEmf02zEM
Millipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rU6aKcyGqc
Millipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IX8Y2t0LQ
Maze Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSja0y0N-N8
Road Runner (Laserdisc Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7v55T3dxyk
Dandy (Atari 800): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8grHJweO4
Tank 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NMfl32t2Y
Gauntlet (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me68G1l-kPY
Gauntlet (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNv4AlJhQM
Gauntlet (Commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oju5vAfFBDc
Gauntlet 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78A0p5jfjVk
Xybots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvfBUjvj2k
Othello (VCS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUNx9ULi3Uk
Tengen Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUJbiLJrkgo
Steal Talons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5IF50mJrY
San Francisco Rush (N64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl9PXqG0dvg
Dr Muto (Ps2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-558CiCOqcc
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The 100 Games Redux - The Removal
15 Aug· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 216 - The 100 Games Redux - The Removal
We revisit our list of the top 100 most influential games, making decisions on what to keep, remove, or change. We’ve removed 19 games and altered another—do you agree with our choices? What would you add or remove? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Email us at [email protected] to make your case. We’ll use your feedback in our September 15, 2024 episode, where we will revisit the list, add new games, and reorder the top 20. Join us for a fun debate on what deserves a spot!
TCW 098 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-1/
TCW 099 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-2/
TCW 100 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 3: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-100-most-influential-games-part-3/
Roko's Basilisk : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basilisk
Pac-Man Fever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrwnAdqBCg0
The Original list of Games:
(Removed) -- Pot Shot (Scorched Earth DOS video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw_mpjKlpg
Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6f9_9kzuzk
Star Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_VDM8nC9sM
Empire (Plato): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qodf2AjrEQo
The Dungeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm53IKtL9zw
Computer Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3BQsCCwo8w
Gran Trak 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYEcDpBLDpc
(Removed) -- Speed Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jc9_xrD2_M
Table Tennis (Odyssey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmL6l128JU
Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7Sg5pXAok
Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vc-RIkpk40
Heiankyo Alien (Game Boy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY3qVBkIu74
Xevious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyFHvPizYM
(Removed) -- Gradius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-OaZv3Jfkg
Mortal Kombat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F82XAvCuVc
Street Fighter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI284D4y1q4
Dragon's Lair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-dg4J9_nes
One on One (c64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URobcuTcBFU
(Removed) -- Brezerk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFSQ0Pl4KDk
Robotron 2084: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l800GL6NQPY
Pac-Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dScq4P5gn4A
Defender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gss3lxeqCok
Outrun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELUl-cAtUIE
Pole Position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFs1Xc82Q0U
(Removed) -- Renegade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC0GZNjZVH8
(Removed) -- Manic Miner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFA2d4G9q30
Metal Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehlAMTh42Ko
Prince of Persia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqCxHlEIrlM
Sonic the Hedgehog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQYDLcvkBc
Wing Commander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfRvCSBD4q0
Super Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlAmXXNz5ac
Adventure 2600: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZDRELOqoI
Legend of Zelda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADhznw1zhc
(Removed) -- Mystery House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiwHwPvIHBs
(Removed) -- King's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TLhR51uGY
Portopia Serial Murder Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQhnJxP7qU
(Removed) -- Otogirisou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SVP9TiqIhA&list=PL4BBFCC3CDD581BE2
Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7oUArcVis0
Metroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly1PUEmxyyQ
Symphony of the Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnhPNS0rqM
(Removed) -- Rescue Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_XsRYTO-0
(Removed) -- Herzog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU2FDnKzt5I
Dune 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk
StarCraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j3X3EuCf98
(Removed) -- Seven Cities of Gold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57qE1arvo3U
(Removed) -- Dynasty Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SARDWdZIM
Fire Emblem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp2NqY3M6fI
DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/
(Removed) -- Neverwinter Nights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwFv_LerIAg
World of Warcraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlVQYjkCDM
Maple Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_0hm9Xj5dQ
Tower of Druaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCGIP4SifE
Wizardry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYLn_ij5G10
(Changed) -- Ultima (III - Exodus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrQFzWO4pYo
Ultima IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfAE5tXHv4
Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN2FDtPCnw
(Removed) -- Baldur's Gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYOH5PmoaE
(Removed) -- Dungeon Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGLkPY22pkg
(Removed) -- Parappa the Rapper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbYdRZ8FiuA
Dance Dance Revolution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywza4So-eU
Shariki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8XKS7tLB8w
Pokemon Red & Blue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHHSQxn_IOY
Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oghqTROa7o
Half-Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV9o6b91Sc
Battlefield 1942: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gc2AJQLvcQ
Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9ZyK5L3-A
Medal of Honor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ivwknQN54
ARMA 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wFTd2lW34
PUBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctOYN2pMs4
Resident Evil 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFuHLUuuzLI
Kill Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zW5X0CwTs
Gran Turismo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqlFs3s2JNM
Virtua Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl895zXjfyQ
(Removed) -- Ridge Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5VHJAE5io
Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltNSs9Vzdg
(Removed) -- Resident Evil:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW4wLlZnHk
Shenmue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RpDgxAyKI
ICO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPP41ZKtA0c
Myst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30r0iRH73QSystem Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ
Spacewar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EWQYAfuMYw
Pong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut6Rh-rmGAo
Colossal Cave Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFrWH0na0A
Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uSzmzZP1s8
MUD (Core MUD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-yhk0chxyk
Donkey Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp2aMs38ERY
Super Mario Bros.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ViRBWz4-E
Elite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJvdZWhNLiM
Dragon Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dalWuTitE
Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbo1AGqKrI
SimCity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A54blk-ojA4
John Madden Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbPghLpK6c
Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE3t_WuoSwE
Ultima Underworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4PUcpGSn8
Alone in the Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWaQe8LPW0
Doom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnOLFd_ByQ
Quake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCHIYXBts0
Super Mario 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVLIRthpNc
Ocarina of Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9CxAulk04
Grand Theft Auto 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zoLurwbCHM
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Final Fantasy VII
1 Aug· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 215 - Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. For some, it was the first time they really connected with a JRPG. For others, it marked the transition from pixel art games to 3D gaming. Final Fantasy VII owes much to the storytelling work of its predecessor, Final Fantasy VI, led by Yoshinori Kitase. Kitase used his love of filmmaking to add an artistic flair to games, improving on the static scenes most games relied on. With Final Fantasy VII, Kitase aimed to overcome hardware limitations in storytelling. This desire to push beyond hardware constraints also led SquareSoft to break ties with Nintendo and join Sony with their new PlayStation. The marketing of FF VII in the West as more than just an RPG helped it become the first Final Fantasy game to sell more in the West than in Japan, thereby cementing JRPGs in the public's mind.
TCW 157 - Final Fantasy's Tale: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/final-fantasy-s-tale/
FFVI - Sand on my boots!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W79EPTyL7Pc
FFVI - Opera Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwHrQdC02FY
FFVI - Cid's Death and Celes Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNcwGol0zo
FFVI - Loke and Rachel's Backstory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl7urWIrQTU
FFVI - The Falcon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZA9om3Ezww
The Original Trilogy ILM Special Effects Makers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85MK2GDkoxo
Star Wars Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJguy6wSYyI
Spaceballs Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dZveoBfiww
TCW 053 - This History and Merger of Enix and Square: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-history-and-merger-of-enix-and-square/
TCW 011 - The Genesis of JRPGs: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-genesis-of-jrpgs/
FF IV - Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njl7aBS0Ah4
FF IV - The Giant of Babil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6k1gHh_2k
FF VI - Coin Toss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZSXwMe678
FF VI - Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAD31P49hsw
FF 7 - An Oral History: https://www.polygon.com/a/final-fantasy-7
Polygon - Final Fantasy VI Tech Demo with Kazuyuki Hashimoto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DTjrY1LXrk
FF VI SGI Tech Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHdODEMD9c
FF VII Opening Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CORYpK6_W8
Interview With Hironobu Sakaguchi: https://youtu.be/wucMb3Hcuhc?t=269
Friendly Tap of the Horn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mYHss0Xmus
Following the Blood Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkQq79OZIvE
The Midgar Zolom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfqkWu1Yrj8
Knights of the Round cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv9aI5RkoeQ
Sephiroth's Ultimate Attack - Super Nova: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktc022h9Nj8
Final Fantasy VII Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDz9A4ByHIQ
FF7 Promo Art: https://www.mobygames.com/game/858/final-fantasy-vii/promo/
Aerith's Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGuohjmGY3Q
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: FF VII Opening ~ Bombing Mission: https://archive.org/details/final_fantasy_vii_soundtrack/02-Opening+~+Bombing+Mission.mp3
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
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The Neo Geo
15 Jul· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 214 - The Neo Geo
The Neo Geo was SNK's attempt to create a versatile hardware system for operators, allowing them to swap out games at a reduced cost while also bringing an authentic arcade experience into homes. The system's development was influenced by Capcom, with Street Fighter creator Takashi Nishiyama moving to SNK. The Neo Geo came in two versions: the Multi Video System (MVS) for arcades and the Advanced Entertainment System (AES) for home use. Priced at $650 in 1990 (equivalent to $1,562 in 2024), the console was expensive but initially well-received by operators due to a strong lineup of games and the six-month lag between arcade and home releases. Despite an attempt to introduce a lower-priced CD version, it was too late to compete effectively. Ultimately, the Neo Geo could not keep up with the emerging 3D transition and the more affordable Sony PlayStation.
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TCW 028 - Picking up the Pieces: The US Arcade Industry After the Crash: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/picking-up-the-pieces-the-us-arcade-industry-after-the-crash/
Ghouls N' Ghosts (Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taujbsNtNh8
Strider (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOOiCFktU4
UN Squadron (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY8yMGefNB8
Final Fight (Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0U8U-yqbOs
Uniwar S (Irem - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRrt_OSZnkY
Moon Patrol (Irem - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiHQ6OXgP7Y
Spartan X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqZs2cQEf8
Street Fighter (1987 Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVLCv-YgWco
Champion Baseball (1983 - SEGA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCrd1dM8U44
Rodrigo Copetti - Neo Geo Architecture: https://www.copetti.org/writings/consoles/neogeo/
Riding Hero (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsIuiK7Rjo
Baseball Stars Professional (SNK - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmdAMGmP6O0
Magician Lord (SNK - Neo Geo AES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mTaYFgTlGE
NAM-1975 (SNK Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDjqJDAYA6I
Top Player's Golf (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjcD0DWb06g
Ninja Combat (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV9bgRRHvNo
SNK Neo Geo 1990 Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0rEauZSSl6M
Neo Geo Electronic Gaming Monthly Insert: https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_031_February_1992_Neo_Geo_Supplement/mode/2up
Fatal Fury (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqcYWJfLdSs
Art of Fighting (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jmt9gvSg-Q
TCW 041 - Beating Them All Up: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/beating-them-all-up/
Johnny Arcade Introduces SNK Neo Geo Save Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ps78EWARBE
Samurai Showdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq9k5Gbh9xg
The making of Samurai Showdown (Polygon): https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/10/15223966/the-making-of-samurai-shodown
Metal Slug (SNK - Neo Geo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zR2NN05UT8
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
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The Exidy of the 80's and 90's
1 Jul· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 213 - The Exidy of the 80's and 90's
In our second part, we look at Exidy as we wrap up the 70s and explore their products of the 80s and 90s. They continued developing microprocessor games with a variation on Pac-Man with Mouse Trap. The game was moderately successful during the downturn in the mid-80s. Exidy tried to leverage the power of an Atari 400 computer to create arcade machines with their Max-A-Flex system. Unfortunately, only four games were produced for the system. Their new light gun hardware enabled the creation of some very interesting shooting games, including Crossbow, Cheyenne, and Combat. When Exidy entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was hoped that Chiller would make Exidy popular again in the same way Death Race did in the 70s. Exidy managed to exit bankruptcy and continued to refocus itself on redemption games. However, the company met its end in the early 90s when embezzlement by an employee forced the company to close. The rights to the properties were sold off, allowing Pete Kauffman to retire in comfort.
Starfire Case and Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZNj3JdtJ5c
Starfire Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5r_SM-ugOU
Rip Cord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww5VNeAYIec
Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUAC_2sRx0g
Bandido: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_mMOSUvbLg
Fire One (Cabinet and Pictures): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/fire-one
Fire One (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOl0NR5in5o
Tail Gunner 2 (Cabinet Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdQhexOUzFQ
Tail Gunner 2 (Old Cabinet walk around): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqlduONDx8
TARG (Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pZk2xQcSUs
TARG (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaz-xh8igtE
Venture (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CInXyYrp9zI
Venture (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/venture
Pepper II (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/pepper-ii
Pepper II (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOy4eeCrEXQ
Mousetrap (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ5y3JvOMDo
Mousetrap (Gameplay on Hardware): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKB09AiQC1w
Mousetrap (Cabinet and Repair): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8fIf_BhMw
Mousetrap (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/mouse-trap
Victory (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/victory--exidy
Victory (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_0LKMV2wT0
Hard Hat (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/hard-hat
Hard Hat (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yow567S3XRs
Whirly Bucket (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Arcade/whirly-bucket
Whirly Bucket (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2FLE5jSIg
Fax (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/fax
Fax (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQo3YPxgqQ
Max-A-Flex System (Overview): https://www.classicarcademuseum.org/exidy-max-a-flex-system
Astro Chase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqEst239p_A
Flip & Flop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9qPSXWmVxs
Boulder Dash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHH0Oayw6CY
TCW 075 - Gunning for Light: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/gunning-for-light/
Crossbow (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/crossbow
Crossbow (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXEOyfPRA0A
Cheyenne (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/cheyenne
Cheyenne (Cabinet & Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcCgqe9BAOE
Combat (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/combat--exidy
Combat (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFsBE70Pdi4
Vertigo (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/vertigo
Top Gunner (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MXYF260JdE
Chiller (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFmN5QlfF5Q
Top Secret (Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/top-secret
Top Secret (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9lGVsVEwoA&t=16s
Hit N' Miss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2MDXCC7Mg
Who Dunit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvwe5aEGjQ
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Exidy of the 70's
15 Jun· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 212 - The Exidy of the 70's
Following our examination of Ramtek, we now turn to Exidy, founded by Pete Kauffman and Samuel Hawes. Exidy began by producing Pong variants during the Pong boom. John Metzler joined in 1975, creating Destruction Darby, later licensed to Chicago Coin as Demolition Derby. After Metzler left, Howell Ivy revamped the game into the notorious Death Race '98, the first nationwide controversial video game for violence. Exidy's first microprocessor-based game, Car Polo, wasn't a major hit but was ahead of its time, foreshadowing Rocket League's concept of cars pushing a ball into a goal. They continued innovating with popular games like Circus, a precursor to Breakout. We finish our look at Exidy in the 70s with their venture into the computer market with the Exidy Sorcerer, which showed promise but was overshadowed by VisiCalc's release for the Apple II.
TCW 211 - Ramtek: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/ramtek/
Art Bell Interview Malachi Martin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O8-t9M7xDc
Larry King Coaches Conan On His Interview Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02Y8hRzpqE
Soft Questions? Larry King Explains His Interview Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YqNyfeIyNc
Sean Evans Reveals His Secret Interviewing Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5CWKTUNCQ
'Hot Ones' Guest Impressed by Sean Evans' Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnhnYABROAg
Hockey Tennis Exidy (Picture Needed): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/hockey-tennis
TV Pinball Case: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/tv-pinball
TV Pinball Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_1kAlO8G6c
TV Pin Game: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/tv-pin-game
Exidy Destruction Derby (Cabinet & Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLMmz1gdTVs
Chicago Coin Demolition Derby (Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AodIwNpqYQk
Chicago Coin Demolition Derby (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kRQ2OEJkNY
Death Race 2000 (1975 Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp5FUoa4K7c
Death Race cabinet pictures and flyer: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/death-race
Death Race Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fg-QN6tJPc
Death Race Gameplay (MAME): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBBtt72aJLA
The Media VS Death Race (VGHF Article): https://gamehistory.org/media-vs-death-race/
Score Newspaper Article, Flyer, and Cabinet Pictures: https://www.reddit.com/r/lostmedia/comments/mrnrug/exidys_score_lost_arcade_game_1977_the_first/
Exidy Car Polo Cabinet Picture: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/car-polo
Car Polo Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmZKvLRFpiI
An Introduction to Rocket League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os7TTRtF-HI
Robot Bowl (Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/robot-bowl
Robot Bowl (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRLdN6dCLu0
Meadows Lanes (Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Fj136NZQ8
Meadows Lanes (Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/meadows-lanes
Robot Bowl Ball Return Cabinet Picture: https://www.gamesdatabase.org/media/arcade/artwork-cabinet/robot-bowl
Circus (Gameplay Original Hardware): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTxNk1NqTFc
Circus (Cabinet Pictures and Flyers): https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/circus
TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/
The Exidy Sorcerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWseXQDrhJY
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Ramtek
1 Jun· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 211 - Ramtek
Ramtek was an unlikely entrant into the video game space. Starting off as employees of Data Disc Corporation, Charles McEwan and John Metzler aimed to use technology to positively impact society. With a focus on high-end displays, money was slow to come in. A local bar, Andy Capp's Tavern, frequented by company's engineers, served as a test site for the new Atari Pong arcade game. Fascinated by Pong, Ramtek's engineers decided to create their own version, marking the beginning of their foray into video games and later electro-mechanical games. One of their top engineers, Pete Kauffman, left to found Exidy to focus solely on video games. For many years, Ramtek's coin-op division sustained the company, ensuring cash flow and becoming the core of their business. Despite setbacks, including a poorly designed baseball game, a failed pinball transition, and a devastating fire at their uninsured Sunnyvale facility, Ramtek recovered and went public in 1978. By then, their high-end display busines had succeeded, reducing the coin-op division's importance. The coin-op business was eventually sold to Charles's brother, Mel McEwan, and continued as Meltec until its sale in 2003.
How do Hard Drives Work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wteUW2sL7bc
Systtem 370 & 3330 Hard Drive: https://youtu.be/oLnvvOoWnzU?t=430
Fujitsu 14" Winchester HDD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCtlcmzGCTk
IBM 350 RAMAC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTkL4FQL2FI
VHS Tapes - Were they as bad as we remember?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00QS3lXJeI
How X-Rays see through your skin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsV7SJDDCY4
Gama Camera Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q8MPBrGRqs
Gamma (or Scintillation) Cameras Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEtYQaEwNwk
Pong Prototype: https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=891
More Pong Prototype: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naotoj/15391150690
TCW 051 - Sons of Pong: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/
Ramtek Volly: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/volly
Ramtek Soccer: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/soccer
Ramtek Hockey: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/hockey
Ramtek Wipeout Cabinet: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/wipe-out
Ramtek Wipeout Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_TmOD0IHFM
Ramtek Clean Sweep Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRzbgzKSdeo
Ramtek Clean Sweep Cabinet: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/clean-sweep
TCW 201 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-1/
TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/
Ramtek's Baseball: https://x.com/GameResearch_E/status/1276734082240729088
Ramtek Trivia: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/trivia
Ramtek Horoscope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBFg4GQvSQ
Ramtek Dark Invader: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Arcade/dark-invader
Star Cruiser Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-NycOXE7pA
Star Cruiser Flyer: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/star-cruiser
Ramtek Sea Battle Flyer: https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/sea-battle
M79 Ambush Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqubJx7wig
M79 Ambush Flyer and Promotion: https://imgur.com/gallery/m-79-m79-ambush-videogames-advert-late-70s-ramtek-pLhiWGL
Classic Boom Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJ10Vuifdw
Boom Ball Clowns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsCwIYv6o5g
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Accolade Part 2
15 May· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 210 - Accolade Part 2
In our second look at Accolade, we cover the company’s gradual decline in the 90's leading to its acquisition by Infogrames. The desire to expand into console games grew too strong, and Accolade decided to save money on production costs by clean-room engineering the lockout mechanism on the SEGA Genesis. Meanwhile, SEGA was working on an internal revision that would tie their trademarked logo into the startup handshake. This would give them the leverage they needed to sue anyone who reverse-engineered the system. Accolade managed to get the injunction on their games dissolved, but SEGA still retained the option to sue them. Ultimately, Accolade was forced to settle with SEGA to release their games, which left them with ongoing debt that would continue to haunt them. Accolade continued to struggle to grow their franchises. They had the disastrous release of Bubsy 3D, coinciding with the launch of classics like Mario 64, Tomb Raider, and Crash Bandicoot. In the end, Infogrames acquired Accolade, largely due to its distribution network. However, this acquisition was soon overshadowed by Infogrames’ later purchase of GT Interactive. What little was left of Accolade was merged into Infogrames Inc.
Jack Nicklaus Golf (Konami - NES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOitBakgLKo
Star Control (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHzXAuB1tE
Hardball! (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkeCqRXihJE
Mega Turrican (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H-qskYLiAE
Onslaught (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-C_CcoE6d4
Mike Ditka Power Football (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xJwyug0_xI
Secrets of the Nintendo Gameboy Logo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1cUIGHZLGA
Les Manley in - Lost in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpTnB_nIgcU
Altered Destiney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMqmjiGrkq0
Star Control II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnV8yQ-OQ0c
Outrun (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EJdB3Hw8xE
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSkSqtgmBrM
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (SNES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVngvbQfkk4
Bubsy Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HRZV5AXBy8
Bubsy II (Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyQ9yuGOylQ
Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales (Atari Jaguar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R1Irhk1haU
FAO Schwarz Private Family Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmdHfzkE3-8
TCW 128 - Nintendo in 1985: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/nintendo-in-1985/
Big - Piano Scene (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF7-rz9nIn4
Test Drive 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqfnnSFDPg&list=PLPQkf2wwvE4Ln1CY2F2Vrw4ZY1OGXkZwV
Test Drive Off Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kJxqImIfOU
Deadlock - Planetary Conquest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BTFq25WWhs
Star Control III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmPwJKcMGKY&list=PLi8KI0sgXnc43fDeUJh7injkgM69bZ7Rp
Jack Ncklaus 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zjju2_hesw
Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge: https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Lee_Carvallo%27s_Putting_Challenge
Bubsy 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ2A36p9D8o
Jumping Flash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAONnDAYJOE
Super Mario 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3AaQ77ges
Crash Bandicoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK-h4M4Aetg
Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byJ5to20C6I
TCW 064 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-1/
TCW 065 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-2/
Test Drive 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1PXuzZjRsI
Test Drive Off Road 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWwtC_fwAoQ
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Accolade Part 1
1 May· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 209 - Accolade Part 1
In part one of a two-part retrospective, we explore how the pressures of the North American video game crash combined with the desire to create more sophisticated products for home computer platforms led Alan Miller and Bob Whitehead to leave Activision and establish their own company, Accolade. Publishing a mix of internally developed and third-party product, Accolade finds success through several popular sports franchises, including Hardball, Jack Nicklaus Golf and, most significantly, Test Drive. By the beginning of the 1990s, the company remains small, but profitable, and is ready to parlay its success on computer platforms to still greater success in the rapidly growing 16-bit console market.
TCW 126 - Activision and Atari: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/activision-and-atari/
TCW 009 - History of Mediagenic Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/history-of-mediagenic-part-i/
TCW 010 - History of Mediagenic Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/history-of-mediagenic-part-ii/
TCW 172 - The Computer Price Wars Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-computer-price-wars-part-1/
TCW 173 - The Computer Wars part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-computer-wars-part-2/
TCW 174 - The Computer Wars Part 3: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-computer-wars-part-3/
Law of the West (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrMk9RyCWKI
PSI-5 Trading Company (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56E21gQq1TE
Hardball (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jejblUhw3hU
High Noon Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9CR_tib0CA
Gunsmoke 1966 opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui-mzTCmZPE
Hardball (ZX Spectrum): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwuKr6sa0S8
Hardball (Sega Genesis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkeCqRXihJE
Fourth and Inches (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1672sYyMrg
TCW 156 - Madden for some Football: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/madden-for-some-football/
Sundog: Frozen Empire (Atari ST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg_hEY_hy9U
Ace of Aces (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=059zzI6sdxo
Hardball (PC/DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzPHxCO17aw
Empire Strike Back (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcWGvwYWHgY
Jedi Arena (Atari 2600): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLLpjF0QkM
Mean 18 (PC DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4tX_ZVXwI0
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf gameplay (PC DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DOeXCiMbG8
Test Drive (PC DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAj1jPvz8t8
Accolade Comics (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkjkycHvHsE
Test Drive (C64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBl2zpfR3Bo
TCW 122 - A Casual World Part 1: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-casual-world-part-1/
TCW 123 - A Casual World Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-casual-world-part-2/
ISHIDO - The Way of the Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZmLAC3pVFM
TCW 094 - Epyx not Epic: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/epyx-not-epic/
Star Control (PC DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSqJ0nPDDzs
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Two Dunes: The Battle for Arrakis
15 Apr· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 208 - Two Dunes: The Battle for Arrakis
In this episode, we delve into the expansive universe of Dune, a rich tapestry woven with themes, warnings, and boundless inspiration. Its profound impact extends beyond literature, influencing science fiction and serving as a wellspring of creativity for writers, artists, and futurists alike. Our focus shifts to the realm of gaming as we explore the intricate landscape of adaptations, particularly the simultaneous development of two landmark Dune games by Virgin Games. Cryo Interactive's adventure strategy game "Dune" and Westwood Studio's real-time strategy game "Dune 2: Battle for Arrakis" emerge as distinct creations, each influenced by its respective studio's vision. We navigate the complexities of rights acquisition following Frank Herbert's passing and the lukewarm reception of the 1984 film adaptation, shedding light on the intricate plots and tangled webs that define these two seminal Dune gaming experiences.
DUNE Series Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ658qV-xAg
What's The Point of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJAyPjX8r2YThe Original Sand Dunes That Inspired Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU44RjBSXm0
Dune - The Heresy of Frank Herbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrP7sjBa0hg
Dune's Writing is Incredible. Here's Why.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ms5hDWafhw
Metaethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOoffXFpAlU
Judging History: Projecting Morals Backwards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2x7aIywXG4
What Makes a Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA
Why Paul is Not the Hero of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNcsWDc4w2o
Paul Atreides is a Warning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh1hShH3oHM
Dune (1984) Dune Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzUlXEyvJeA
TCW 133 - Rolling Dice with the Parker Brother's: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rolling-dice-with-the-parker-brothers/
Atari 2600 Dune Prototype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDwft29dOlM
TCW 017 - The British 8-Bit Computer Market: Hardware: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-british-8-bit-computer-market-hardware/
TCW 018 - The British 8-Bit Computer Market: Software: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-british-8-bit-computer-market-software/
TCW 131 - Sir Clive of ZX: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sir-clive-of-zx/
TCW 194 - The 7th Guest: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-7th-guest/
Cool Spot (Dos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I4fHvtUxAs
McDonald Land (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUDPl9y9xk
Macadam Bumper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0e-jG506wY
TCW 064 - Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-1/
TCW 065 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-2/
Captain Blood (Atari ST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeNKepH2ut4
Gandahar (Lightyears) Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrCK5TNG6c
Simpsons - Worker and Parasite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2_dhUv_CrI
(Westwood Studios) - The Legends of Kyrandia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQuBkU3SzxY
Herzog Zwei Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYfYrhT82RM
Military Madness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv1ddpLkMOY
Populous Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4po_dJZuEQ
Populous Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjPeeJ9gfl0
TCW 050 - Civilizing Sid Meier: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/civilizing-sid-meier/
Civilization 1 Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnfkrhREDDM
(Cryo Interactive) Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_B4WPnf-AY
Westwood Studios) Dune 2 - Battle for Arrakis - Atreides Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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SEGA Saturn Part 2
1 Apr· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 207 - SEGA Saturn Part 2
In the second part of our examination of the SEGA Saturn, we delve into its influences, challenges, and lasting impact. Beginning with a detailed analysis of its pricing strategy, we scrutinize the psychological effect of pricing items at $99, creating an illusion of affordability. We then explore the cultural context in Japan, highlighting the tradition of Otoshidama and its influence on the perception of video games compared to the United States. Additionally, we investigate the collaborative efforts between SEGA of Japan and SEGA of America, particularly in the development of the 32X add-on for the SEGA Genesis. Despite potential advancements, concerns arose about the perceived high cost for a market still viewing video games as disposable toys. The emergence of SEGA's arcade division further complicated matters with the release of Virtua Fighter, signaling the advent of 3D gaming. This shift was notably exemplified by Virtua Fighter's port to the Saturn and the success of SEGA Rally Championship in Japan. Conversely, in the United States, the allure of sprite-based consoles persisted, while the rapidly expanding library of the PlayStation overshadowed the Saturn's appeal.
Reboot 99.99.99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt2xW8nh864
KFC Christmas Japan: A Delicious Alternate Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFw-TZzqX8MThe Bizarre Japanese Tradition of Having KFC for Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drgKABHouk4
The Original Meaning of Otoshidama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5VH9Vp_Yuc
All SEGA CD/32X Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzG-OAdbpC8
TCW 190 - SEGA and CSK Pt 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-and-csk-part-1/
TCW 191- SEGA and CSK Pt 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-and-csk-part-2/
SEGA Saturn - Nights into Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFxH6-g8FGQ
Virtua Fighter Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7HQ2vspMHA
Japan Sega Saturn Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc3AK8k90xw
Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl895zXjfyQ
SEGA Rally Championship (Saturn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x_E1wUvzb4
E3 SEGA Saturn Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UrXV53QKmk
PlayStation E3 299: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClvEzZoYb1Y
Tomb Raider (Saturn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfTnITt-vkU
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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SEGA Saturn Part 1
15 Mar· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 206 - SEGA Saturn Part 1
In this in-depth exploration of the SEGA Saturn, our focus delves into the intricate technology that underpins the console. We delve into the challenges associated with 3D modeling, collision detection, and object occlusion, scrutinizing how the Saturn, primarily a sprite-based system, manages to incorporate 3D elements. The pivotal moment arrives with the announcement of the Sony PlayStation, prompting SEGA's aspirations for enhanced 3D capabilities. SEGA sought Hitachi's involvement to augment the machine's speed for handling 3D demands. Fortuitously, the utilization of the SH2 chip presented an opportunity for two processors to collaborate seamlessly. Our discussion delves into the profound technical intricacies, laying the groundwork for the subsequent episode where we will unravel the repercussions of these technological endeavors for SEGA and the Saturn.
TCW 127 - Dreams of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/
TCW 129 - The Crash That Almost Was: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-crash-that-almost-was/
Workstation VS Desktop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpBWaiWcXAk
Workstation VS Gaming PCs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSx2MUHSWM
The Abyss - CGI Making of 1989: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAFIUuFRkBA
Terminator 2 Advanced Photorealistic Morphing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37YrnLbQda0
How Did They Get the CGI in Jurassic Park to Look so Good?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UuQxjFpfU
TCW 087 - Virtual History: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/virtual-history/
Z-Buffer - Friday Minis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9GyYKcLDaw
How Games Have Worked for 30 Years to Do Less Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHYxjpYep_M
Doom Engine - Limited but still 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYGJQqhMN1U
Collision Detection in Quake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLHXn8IlAiA
MDShock: https://mdshock.com/
RISC vs CISK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rxade2nEjk
Universal Logic Gates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPLg_P9dHNY
Rodrigo Copetti Technical Breakdown Website https://www.copetti.org/
SEGA Saturn Architecture: https://www.copetti.org/writings/consoles/sega-saturn/
SEGA Saturn Polygon Distorted Sprite Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TleepxIORU
Why Was the SEGA Saturn so Hard to Develop On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa5pIfDvd68
Why Triangulate Game Assets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oY_Ogj9Gh0
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
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Shepherd's Mass Effect 2 & 3
1 Mar· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 205 - Shepherd's Mass Effect 2 & 3
In our examination of the second and third installments of the Mass Effect trilogy, we delve into the development of each game and the transformative impact of BioWare's acquisition by EA. Mass Effect 2 marked a notable departure, shifting away from RPG elements towards a more structured shooter, with a renewed emphasis on narrative, albeit sidelining the original game's crew and downplaying choices made in its predecessor. Regrettably, Mass Effect 3 faced challenges, including the departure of its head writer and a departure from the hard sci-fi roots. The third game disappointed fans as high aspirations fell short, particularly in the lack of meaningful impact from player choices on the ending, which itself was criticized for adopting a Deus Ex Machina style conclusion. Despite these setbacks, the series retains a devoted fan base, attesting to its enduring appeal.
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Mass Effect Storyline in 3 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WfTN57dOVg
KOTOR Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8F-qqxGPNQ
MASS Effect Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vSGwx0zvek
Mass Effect Lore - The Asari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb20dR_X1E0
The Dirty Dozen Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff1V6ywnWcY
ME2 - Mordin Performing Scientist Salarian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj0iJtgHOCI
Mass Effect - Cerberus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_et4nN7LtAA
ME3 Endings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ1O_w0ksgw
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Exploring the Mass Effect
15 Feb· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 204 - Exploring the Mass Effect
In part one of a two-part exploration of the original Mass Effect trilogy, the game emerges as a synthesis of diverse influences from literary books, video games, art styles, TV shows, and movies. Drawing heavily from Bablyon 5 and the TV series 24, the main framework of Mass Effect reflects a blend of narrative inspirations. The art style, inspired by luminaries such as architect Santiago Calatrava, futurist Syd Mead, and John Harris, contributes to the game's visually captivating universe. The initial year of development was dedicated to crafting a compelling hard sci-fi universe. A key goal was to imbue the game with cinematic qualities and broaden its audience appeal, challenging the conventions of RPGs at the time. The innovative use of a dialog wheel, featuring concise words to convey dialog choices, coupled with full voice acting for both player characters and the main protagonist, marked significant strides in the gaming landscape.
KOTR in 3 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTCSPo7ZuSE
SCTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFb0L4MQziTjEsJKTbFgm8Q
The Wild Life - Rick Moranis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mM9qvLYeI8
Rick Moranis - SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzeyvaj1FiM
"The Final Hours of Mass Effect 3": https://me3finalhours.com/#:~:text=Q%3A%20What%20is%20the%20Final,creative%20process%20behind%20the%20games.
The Complete Deus Ex Retrospective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yD54ndTFVU
StarFlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foX2Mn1TIzk
Hard VS Soft Sci-Fi - What do they mean?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsbm2YDhItM
The Physics of Space Battles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFOuxAx-dkc
The Truth About Space War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xs3mGhQGxM
Syd Mead - Visual Futurism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuMIrHlAf2Q
Mr Spock Attempts Mind Meld with V'ger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qpO47Iskac
Santiago Calatrava: https://calatrava.com/
Santiago Calatrava: A selection of projects from all around the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEjJXEwicuA
Babylon 5 - Everything You Didn't Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50xmPWmLUko
John Harris - Beyond the Horizon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTuZlYJOw-Q
Book Notes Mass - The Art of John Harris: https://adamrowe.substack.com/p/book-notes-mass-the-art-of-john-harris
24's Jack Bauer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKKTkTMAJBw
Mass Effect 2006 E3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvCvqbn4qY
Mass Effect 1 - Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT5HhrIQfrY
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Alone In The Dark
1 Feb· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 203 - Alone In The Dark
Despite appearing outdated by today's standards, Alone in the Dark remains a highly influential game in the survival horror genre. Numerous franchises, including Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Eternal Darkness, either cite or incorporate tropes popularized by Alone in the Dark. Spearheaded by Frédérick Raynal, the game drew inspiration from Giallo films and Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful works. It pioneered the use of 3D models in a pre-rendered environment with fixed camera angles, a technique later adopted as a staple on the first Sony PlayStation. Despite its significant success, Raynal departed Infogrames due to a lack of recognition, inadequate compensation, and the directive to create a new game with the same engine within a year. Subsequently, he founded his own company, Adeline Software.
Content Warning: The movies and genres referenced may not be suitable for some audiences.
Can You Hack Your Eyes to See Upside Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euwp4C6Wt8A
Dawn of the Dead (1978) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EviQj5tvA
The Amityville Horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwa120o7m7k
No Film School - Giallo Firm: https://nofilmschool.com/giallo-film-genre-explained
Horror Press - Horror 101 - Giallo: https://horrorpress.com/misc/5539/horror-101-what-is-giallo-and-why-does-it-matter/
Dario Argento: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Argento
Mario Bava: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Bava
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UztVF1nJTBo
Suspiria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPs2ExUL_bc
Alfred Hitchcock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hitchcock
Top 10 Alfred Hitchcock Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVoVdKOLP04
10 Things You Don't Know About Alfred Hitchcock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9BS9SJxbxc
12 Common Camera Angles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNviMsi0K0
Popcorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ea5-eFU3oA
Drakken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5RlWuY3gXU
TCW 064 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-1/
TCW 065 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-2/
Star Glider 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg3uQM83dl8
Alpha Waves (DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9qAtVwSIV8
PBS Monstrum - The Origins of the Zombie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIGmsxBMnjA
Shadow of the Comet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dwukeu8alE
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va7WZT1lVsc
44 Lovecraftian Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPqZUja9wU
Alone in the Dark - Artwork - Goomba Stomp: https://goombastomp.com/in-retrospect-the-original-alone-in-the-dark/
Alone in the Dark - Retrospective, Analysis and Critique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YNZV5QAFc
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2
15 Jan· They Create Worlds
TCW Podcast Episode 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2
Following the release of Breakout by Atari, its influence spread to Japan, sparking a surge in demand that prompted numerous Japanese companies to enter the video game industry by creating clones of the popular game. Seeking innovation, Exidy developed Circus, introducing new elements to the Breakout formula. The widespread appeal of Breakout extended to the home gaming market with Atari and Nintendo releasing ball and paddle games. A standout in this genre was the uniquely designed Warlords, which evolved in parallel as an arcade and console game. Concluding our exploration, we delve into the history of Arkanoid, unveiling its captivating story, including previously unknown details about the creators that have yet to be found in English sources.
Monaco GP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGTGoKR7hUI
TCW 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-and-nishikado/
TCW 180 - Space Invaders Part II: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-part-ii/
TCW 029 - 50 Years of Namco: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/50-years-of-namco/
TCW 165 - Allied Leisure: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/allied-leisure/
Breakout Cocktail Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCE6zjRujps
Mr Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_BBQWed8Vk
TCW 052 - The Many Faces of Konami: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-many-faces-of-konami/
TCW 077 - Invading Taito Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-1/
TCW 078 - Invading Taito Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-2/
Taito TT Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpha-l6ve4
Exidy Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFm3b7e2tV8
Breakout and Super Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xo-IzERu0
TCW 051- Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/
Video Pinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdH1I80ESQ
Nintendo Kuzushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-XAvkZIBQ0
Video Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rie4hsUeDuA
Warlords VCS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzQ8QhGJdY
Warlords Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y2xYX6h380
Arkanoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-Z6QQ5AOQ
TCW 028 - Picking up the Pieces: The US Arcade Industry After the Crash: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/picking-up-the-pieces-the-us-arcade-industry-after-the-crash/
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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