Retronauts Episode 85: Activision, the original third party

Feb 6, 2017

Steve Lin and Jaz Rignall discuss Activision's impact on the gaming industry, founder departures, the evolution of top-down perspective in games, and the transition of Activision from struggler to a major player led by Bobby Kotick, touching on popular titles like Tony Hawk and Call of Duty.

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Activision's Impact on Gaming During the Atari 2600 Era

Activision's Vision: Revolutionizing Game Design and Creator Rights

08:19 • 13min

The Impact of Third-Party Titles and Game Quality on the Video Game Industry

21:41 • 10min

Evolution of Top-Down Perspective in Early Arcade and Console Games

31:24 • 11min

Innovation in Tennis Video Games

Exploring Activision's Game Releases and Impact on the Gaming Industry

43:33 • 13min

Exploring Classic Video Games from the Atari 2600 Era

56:33 • 14min

Analysis of the accessibility and usage of personal computers in the 1980s

01:10:30 • 2min

Activision's Early Years and the Ghostbusters Video Game

01:12:23 • 8min

Exploring the Evolution of Activision and its Founders' Departures

01:20:01 • 2min

Classic Video Games and Business Decisions

01:22:01 • 4min

Evolution of Activision in the Gaming Industry

01:25:43 • 13min

Online Presence and Fan Support

01:38:27 • 3min