Retronauts 674: The Years-in-Review Revue: 1975 & ’85
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Mar 3, 2025 Join Benj Edwards, a video game history expert, Kevin Bunch, an early tech aficionado, and Jared Petty, a video game design specialist, as they take a nostalgic journey through 1975 and 1985. They share amusing anecdotes about the origins of home gaming and the impact of early computing systems. The conversation dives into the evolution of titles like Gunfight and Wrecking Crew, the quirky launch of New Coke, and the memorable moments of charity events in '85. Get ready for laughs, insights, and a heartfelt look back at gaming's formative years!
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Vietnam Escape
- Jeremy Parrish's wife escaped Vietnam as a baby.
- Her family fled Saigon hours before the North Vietnamese bombed the airport.
Microsoft's Beginnings
- In 1975, Bill Gates wrote BASIC for the Altair, arguably the first popular home computer.
- This made the Altair more accessible and established Microsoft's reputation in software.
Pre-written Software
- Microsoft introduced the concept of selling pre-written software.
- This was a key shift, establishing software as intellectual property.