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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 feedback@TheyCreateWorlds.com 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=D30r0iRH73Q System 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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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    Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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.   Alex's Book is available on Humble Bundle again! Through July 28/29 2024! https://www.humblebundle.com/books/game-programming-taylor-francis-books   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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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=yJAyPjX8r2Y The 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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/

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-TZzqX8M The 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: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  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/