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TCW Podcast Episode 100 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 3   And at long last, TCW Episode 100!  To celebrate our 100th episode, we finish our countdown of the 100 most influential video games of all time.  This time, we look at only 20 games, but these are the games we have deemed the absolutely most essential for shaping the video game industry as it exists today.  We present these final twenty games in chronological order by original release date.  Now that we have made all our picks, what do you think?  Let us know on Twitter!   Games: 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 on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 099 -  The 100 Most  Influential Games Part 2   And now, forty more games drawn from our list of the 100 most influential games of all time! Presented in no particular order, this list of hits and obscurities provides an overview of video game history through some of the most important milestone titles.  This batch of forty games tend to be of more recent vintage, with RPGs, MMOs, Real-Time strategy, and shooters dominating the list.     Games Rescue Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_XsRYTO-0 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 Seven Cities of Gold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57qE1arvo3U Dynasty Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SARDWdZIM Fire Emblem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp2NqY3M6fI DikuMUD: https://dikumud.com/ 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 Ultima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrQFzWO4pYo Ultima IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfAE5tXHv4 Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN2FDtPCnw Baldur's Gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYOH5PmoaE Dungeon Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGLkPY22pkg 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 Ridge Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5VHJAE5io Tomb Raider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BltNSs9Vzdg 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=D30r0iRH73Q System Shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xap7JLlROSQ   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 098 - The 100 Most Influential Games Part 1   In a completely arbitrary order we look at what we feel are the 100 most influential games.  Starting off with the first 40 games!  These are 100 games that we consider influential or important to the development of the modern industry. Some are popular, some are obscure, some you will wonder why we were crazy enough to pick them, but here they are.  This episode covers largely early video games on time-sharing systems, in the arcade, and on early consoles.  They are presented in no particular order.   Games: 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 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 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 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 Renegade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC0GZNjZVH8 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 Mystery House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiwHwPvIHBs King's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TLhR51uGY Portopia Serial Murder Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQhnJxP7qU 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   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 097 - Revisions and Updates 2   The podcast is four years old!  We celebrate by looking back at past episodes, and revising subjects that Alex has found new information on!  There is, of course, more and new information in regards to Atari.  We also do some speculation into the origin of Scramble, some commentary on what has been going on at Blizzard Entertainment, and some new information in relation to the origins of Galaxian.  We make a note of the earliest known commercial ester egg, some new information on the first Japanese original game creation for the arcade, and wrap up with some more book updates.  We look forward to the countdown to episode 100!   TCW 43 - Personal Gaming Histories: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/personal-gaming-histories/ Dragon Warrior Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qL5_3EhqK8 Dragon Quest I Android: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmQqcf0ziSI Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tyuIh12_HU TCW 44 Founding, Syzygy to Atari: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/founding-syzygy-to-atari/ TCW 45 Atari, Ventures and Acquisitions: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/atari-ventures-and-acquisitions/ TCW 46 Atari, Ray Kassar and Warner: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/atari-ray-kassar-and-warner/ TCW 47 Vestiges of Atari: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/vestiges-of-atari/ TCW 52 The many Faces of Konami: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-many-faces-of-konami/ Astro Fighter Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMBrGXzB-p8 Astro Fighter Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-dICpXIj50 Scramble Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWIUj4R8-10 Defender Arcade Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq_Zvg9KlII TCW 54 Blizzard Vikings and WarCraft: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft/ TCW 55 Blizzard: Hellfire and The World… Of WarCraft: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/blizzard-hellfire-and-the-world%e2%80%a6-of-warcraft/ TCW 57 Foundation of the Japanese Video Arcade Game Industry: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/foundation-of-the-japanese-video-arcade-game-industry/ Galaxian : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhYVcwhSWjI Space Invaders Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJMr36hLY38 Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR0WjZGCNYw TCW 076 A Fairchild Story: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/a-fairchild-story/ Spitfire Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95guwJJGx8I Spitfire Easter Egg Video (No Sound): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7fSSbtuYaA Spitfire Easter Egg Video (Sound): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws-ExrlbmtY TCW 77 Invading Taito Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-1/ TCW 78 Invading Taito Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-2/ TCW 92 Citing Apologies: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/citing-apologies/   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 096 - Hello Big Blue   We look at Big Blue and their continuing development of computers in both business, and the home.  We see how IBM had to deal with the eye of the government still looking at them for monopolistic practices.  Eventually IBM found out they needed to enter the micro-computer market.  They spun off a group that had a mandate to get a computer together in a year.  However because of this it led to the rise of the PC clones.  Compaq, for instance,  computers started off with a laptop computer clone of the IBM PC.  Later on IBM would try to dominate the market with new standards, that ultimately led to IBM leaving the personal computer field.   IBM 360 Promotional Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4kyTg9Cw8g IBM 360 Control Program Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=378S5Owi-BI Compaq 110 Laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em-oE8BCu-0 Compaq Computer Laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YO-BCqPqs4 PC JR Overview and Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whp7XCpU4L0 A brief history of PC BUSes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEiRZWBBwPI LGR Tales - The history of OS/2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQdK9owqVd0 OS/2 WARP 4 Tour and Rating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiLT5UxbnVw   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 095 - Hello Little Blue   A sorted history involving scams, monopolies, and acts of petty revenge predate the company the world would see dominate the computer industry in the 70's and 80's.  What started as an umbrella company became, under Tom Watson St's leadership, a tabulating company that grew to prominence in the great depression.  Later on his son Tom Watson Jr would lead the company forward in the transition from punch card tabulation machines into computers that IBM would become famous for!   Herman Hollerith Punch Card Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoUK2_vXqQk Conductor Punching Tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euxu97ZM5XM IBM Once Upon a Punch Card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlUWg2nxCz0 History of Looms and Punch Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itd-4lMoXgI Harvard Mark I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ObouwCHk8w Harvard Mark I Original Video and Pictures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7AdQmd8So IBM 650 Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7nq-rxYHXk Demo of the IBM 1401: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQueCt114Gk   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book is available for preorder and should be released through CRC Press in December 2019: 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/

TCW Podcast Episode 094 - Epyx not Epic   This is an epic story about Epyx.  But don't confuse it with Epic!  We look at the computer game company, and the many bits of software that had influences at the dawn of home computing.  Everything from the first RPGs to action games that are remembered fondly, especially in Europe.   Not to mention the worldwide appeal of the Games series featuring Olympic events.  Sadly the company lost sight of its goals with management changes, and was gone by the early 90's.  However employees of Epyx continued to influence the video game industry for many years to come.   Starfleet Orion Manual: https://archive.org/details/Starfleet_Orion_1979_Automated_Simulations Invasion Orion Manual: https://archive.org/details/Invasion_Orion_1979_Automated_Simulations DunDraCon Website: https://www.dundracon.com/ Temple of Apshai TRS 80: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMtY5BxdM0 The Datestones of Ryn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BxkFETqcEA Crush Crumble and Chomp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiTFvwBllZo TCW 079 - The Six Children of EA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-six-children-of-ea/ Dragonriders of Pern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIj8YWsWOE Pitstop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR-ELIpaxRw Jumpman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrsZ1bDy4Dg Atari 2600 Starpath Supercharger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsl65fKYsvk Impossible Mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivHFP3dJAkM Krusty Burger Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVQkOc73uJA EPYX Sumer Games 1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zDwjctkF5w EPYX California Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSp8XHpEKzw Atari Lynx Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdp4yn1B8x8   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's forthcoming book will be released through CRC Press!   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/

TCW Podcast Episode 093 - Books-B-Ware   We look at what was largely a footnote in video game history.  However it is notable as an early attempt at the integration of traditional media and the computer revolution.  There are parallels between bookware and the Siliwood era that came after.  Many of the games were stifled by the limitations in hardware at the time.  Still there are some notable collaborations between programmers and writers that provide an interesting take on what was to come.   The Digital Antiquarian - Bookware: https://www.filfre.net/2013/09/bookware/ The Hobbit Text Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WJW-xB4mwg HGTTG Babel fish Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf_2faXuxEo Ford puts Babel fish in Arthur's ear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuumnjJWFO4 HGTTG Text Adventure Game 30th Anniversary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1g84m0sXpnNCv84GpN2PLZG/the-game-30th-anniversary-edition HGTTG Walkthroughs: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/564459-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-1984/faqs Star Raiders Atari 8-bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_VDM8nC9sM Mind wheel: on Apple II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODKy8-c-If8 Rendezvous with Rama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VMbPzf_pq8 Fahrenheit 451: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnET12whCYs EA Amnesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5lJSwF890   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's forthcoming book will be released through CRC Press!   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/

TCW Podcast Episode 092 - Citing Apologies   A filler episode, with some updates on upcoming podcast items, and Alex's first book.  Due to Alex trying to meet a deadline for the book we were unable to record until a few days before release.  Nothing really historical covered, however a few interesting tidbits in this short episode!   Simpsons "Brownest of the brown liquors": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n39897a9hNk Nokia Snake Game from the 90's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Rk4JQwtL4 Overview of Chicago Style formatting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvgtbrg-qRo Overview of Chicago Citing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdT4Y620nE   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's forthcoming book will be released through CRC Press!   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    Clapping by GB01 Found at : https://freesound.org/people/GB01/sounds/177083/    Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

TCW Podcast Episode 091 - Bally: The Road to Fitness   In our continuing look at Bally we see the shifting landscape ad they evolve and develop gambling machines.  This is not to mean that pinball was neglected.  Bally, with an eye to innovation and technology, introduced some of the first sold state pinball machines!  They were also, through some luck, brought in with licensing deals with The Who, and Elton John.  This led to some of the most popular pinball machines in the post WWII era.   We did have to see the departure of Bill O'Donnell from Bally because his ties to organized crime were deemed too great to allow Bally to get a gambling license in Atlantic City.  With Bally under new management it then started diversifying, buy buying up various venues.  These included, Six Flags, a fitness center, and others.  However with a lot of properties not turning a profit, and being tricked into  buying more as a defensive we move against a ploy employed by Donald Trump, Bally was stretched too thin to really survive.   German Wall Machine , Rotamint Luxus , 1957: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzNhWxDdyRM WONDERS , HONEST JOE , Allwin Slot Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1p0Bw1hv5Q SMB3 Picture House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfH9_zWxRwk TCW 034 - The Nutting Associates: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-nutting-associates/ The Who & Elton John - Pinball Wizard (Tommy 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DthtDjhqVOU Abbot and Costello Who's On First: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg&t Bally Pinball Wizard Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXVg88WqMIo Captain Fantastic Pinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1DsyF6XYvM https://sternpinball.com/ Bally Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk0LroLsaLA Bally Night Rider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYEY090OPG4 Bally EVEL KNIEVEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BljsG0dGPJw Simpsons "He's OK folks!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE7zBMjubqw Bally 8-Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s1O4ScUx6c Bally Playboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWP70dq6XN0 TCW 059 - Williams' Crazy Story Pt 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/williams-crazy-story-pt-1/ TCW 060 - Williams' Crazy Story Pt 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/williams-crazy-story-pt-1/ Rampage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm6pkWRoJiw   New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  Twitter: @tcwpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's forthcoming book will be released through CRC Press!   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/