Intentionally Blank The Console Wars — Intentionally Blank Ep. 164
Jul 24, 2024
Authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the history of gaming, including the rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, memories of classic video games, evolution of consoles, childhood friendships, and design challenges in gaming.
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Sega Memories
- Brandon and Dan discuss their childhood experiences with Sega.
- Dan fondly remembers playing Shinobi and other Sega games borrowed from friends.
Mission Gaming
- Dan recounts playing Samurai Showdown and FIFA on a Sega Genesis during his LDS mission.
- This was a rare treat, as video games were generally discouraged.
The Video Game Hipster
- Brandon describes his brother Giordo as a "video game hipster."
- Giordo introduced Brandon to the TurboGrafx-16 CD, a powerful console with CD capabilities.