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TCW Podcast Episode 203 - Alone In The Dark   Despite appearing outdated by today's standards, Alone in the Dark remains a highly influential game in the survival horror genre. Numerous franchises, including Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Eternal Darkness, either cite or incorporate tropes popularized by Alone in the Dark. Spearheaded by Frédérick Raynal, the game drew inspiration from Giallo films and Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful works. It pioneered the use of 3D models in a pre-rendered environment with fixed camera angles, a technique later adopted as a staple on the first Sony PlayStation. Despite its significant success, Raynal departed Infogrames due to a lack of recognition, inadequate compensation, and the directive to create a new game with the same engine within a year. Subsequently, he founded his own company, Adeline Software.   Content Warning: The movies and genres referenced may not be suitable for some audiences.   Can You Hack Your Eyes to See Upside Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euwp4C6Wt8A Dawn of the Dead (1978) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EviQj5tvA The Amityville Horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwa120o7m7k No Film School - Giallo Firm: https://nofilmschool.com/giallo-film-genre-explained Horror Press - Horror 101 - Giallo: https://horrorpress.com/misc/5539/horror-101-what-is-giallo-and-why-does-it-matter/ Dario Argento: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Argento Mario Bava: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Bava The Bird with the Crystal Plumage Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UztVF1nJTBo Suspiria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPs2ExUL_bc Alfred Hitchcock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hitchcock Top 10 Alfred Hitchcock Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVoVdKOLP04 10 Things You Don't Know About Alfred Hitchcock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9BS9SJxbxc 12 Common Camera Angles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNviMsi0K0 Popcorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ea5-eFU3oA Drakken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5RlWuY3gXU TCW 064 - The 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/ Star Glider 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg3uQM83dl8 Alpha Waves (DOS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9qAtVwSIV8 PBS Monstrum - The Origins of the Zombie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIGmsxBMnjA Shadow of the Comet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dwukeu8alE The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va7WZT1lVsc 44 Lovecraftian Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPqZUja9wU Alone in the Dark - Artwork - Goomba Stomp: https://goombastomp.com/in-retrospect-the-original-alone-in-the-dark/ Alone in the Dark - Retrospective, Analysis and Critique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YNZV5QAFc   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 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2   Following the release of Breakout by Atari, its influence spread to Japan, sparking a surge in demand that prompted numerous Japanese companies to enter the video game industry by creating clones of the popular game. Seeking innovation, Exidy developed Circus, introducing new elements to the Breakout formula. The widespread appeal of Breakout extended to the home gaming market with Atari and Nintendo releasing ball and paddle games. A standout in this genre was the uniquely designed Warlords, which evolved in parallel as an arcade and console game. Concluding our exploration, we delve into the history of Arkanoid, unveiling its captivating story, including previously unknown details about the creators that have yet to be found in English sources.   Monaco GP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGTGoKR7hUI TCW 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-and-nishikado/ TCW 180 - Space Invaders Part II: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-part-ii/ TCW 029 - 50 Years of Namco: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/50-years-of-namco/ TCW 165 - Allied Leisure: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/allied-leisure/ Breakout Cocktail Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCE6zjRujps Mr Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_BBQWed8Vk TCW 052 - The Many Faces of Konami: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-many-faces-of-konami/ TCW 077 - Invading Taito Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-1/ TCW 078 - Invading Taito Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-2/ Taito TT Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpha-l6ve4 Exidy Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFm3b7e2tV8 Breakout and Super Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xo-IzERu0 TCW 051- Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/ Video Pinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdH1I80ESQ Nintendo Kuzushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-XAvkZIBQ0 Video Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rie4hsUeDuA Warlords VCS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzQ8QhGJdY Warlords Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y2xYX6h380 Arkanoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-Z6QQ5AOQ TCW 028 - Picking up the Pieces: The US Arcade Industry After the Crash: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/picking-up-the-pieces-the-us-arcade-industry-after-the-crash/   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 201 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 1   In this two-part exploration of advancements in ball and paddle games beyond Pong, we delve into the human fascination with balls and trace the evolution of coin-operated games leading to Pong's creation. Ramtek's contributions, especially with Wipe Out and Clean Sweep, spurred Atari to experiment with new ideas, resulting in Pin Pong. Other companies like Midway and Exidy also entered the scene with TV Flipper and TV Pinball, respectively. The narrative culminates with a detailed examination of the Breakout story, shedding light on subtle nuances often overlooked. The exploration concludes with the monumental success of Breakout upon its launch.   TCW 107 - Storytime with a Book: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/storytime-with-a-book/ Screenshots of Whirlwind Bouncing Ball & Extras: https://retrocomputingforum.com/t/footage-of-bouncing-ball-on-whirlwind/2124 Whirlwind Bouncing Ball Simulator: https://www.retrogamedeconstructionzone.com/2021/07/the-whirlwind-bouncing-ball-simulator.html Amiga Bouncing Ball Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ga41edXw3A Tennis for Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PG2mdU_i8k International Mutoscope Play Hockey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=EVdxkIz3pGg Chicago Coin Goalee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMZE-4C7o8M Chicago Coin Slap Shot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_GiV7OgFi0 TCW 165 - Allied Leisure: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/allied-leisure/ TCW 051 - Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/ German Elimination/Quadrapong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOV9c8WkWsw Barrel Pong Replica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPhSuF70Xhk Wipe Out Cabinet Pictures: https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10453 Wipe Out Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_TmOD0IHFM Leader Cabinet Pictures: https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8401 Clean Sweep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxt_RzAPixg Pin Pong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8g-tKd-nw TV Flipper Pictures: https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10000 TV Flipper Flyer: https://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/midway/29173701.jpg TV Pinball Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_1kAlO8G6c TV Pinball Cabinet Pictures: https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10002 TV Pinball in Early Exidy by Data Driven Gamer: https://datadrivengamer.blogspot.com/2019/10/games-92-95-early-exidy.html The History of How We Play - A Breakout Story: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/2018/12/29/a-breakout-story/ Ones for Wellness - Screaming Therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FEqPMFIlQ Breakout Cocktail Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOGO49j5gCE   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 200 - The History of Handheld Games Part 3   In our concluding episode exploring the evolution of handheld games, we kick off with the Amiga and the allure of bouncing balls before delving into the Atari Lynx, an early and captivating handheld console. Despite its appeal, the Lynx struggled against challenges like its high price, the limited library of engaging games, and subpar battery life, ultimately being overshadowed by the Nintendo Game Boy—a device well-suited for puzzle games. Sega's Game Gear, whose origin may have stolen its design from Nintendo or Epyx- It's complicated. The Game Gear was notable but never had a lasting impact. Gunpei Yokoi took a daring leap with the Virtual Boy, which unfortunately flopped, returning to familiar ground with the Game Boy Pocket. Yokoi's departure coincided with the rise of Pokémon, injecting new vitality into handheld gaming. Yokoi later founded his own company, contributing to the development of Bandai's Wonderswan. This prompted Nintendo's response with the Game Boy Color. Despite various attempts, no other company has managed to dethrone Nintendo as the undisputed king of handheld consoles.   Brownest of the brown Liquors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n39897a9hNk Amiga Bouncing Ball CES 4K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlAhRJjOhDg Atari Lynx Cooler Than You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZUX8803Wg Lynx - Chip's Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw4EFHGemfQ Lynx - Blue Lightning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKUJsqDux6A Lynx - Gauntlet The Third Encounter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZplHuUekqF8 Lynx - Kalax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBPNolD7Fmc Lynx - California Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAc8Su1huLE Game Boy - Super Mario Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGLmpjWTTnI Game Boy - Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwohHgrk2s Game Boy - Doctor Mario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU9rkqHSiTg Game Boy - Allyway: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nyoNner2NH0 Game Boy JP Launch Commercial 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOk_E_3J0E Game Boy JP Launch Commercial 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hXxgNT3ib0 Virtual Boy Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn8TFhK87ZM Types of Batteries Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dId6loUiV_0&t=423s Duracell Commercial (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOe_Xohknjc First Energizer Bunny Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiFQsxGUQOI Game Boy Pocket Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwvZSWQAMak Game Boy Pocket - Generation Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPje2eIf2v8 Pokémon Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1-rXw07VNA Game Boy Pocket and Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yz24JQpSHY Game Boy Color Commercials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcRUaEftYJ4&list=PLy22iKf8SNXgNl8NpIqZX5du72dnDdE9F Bandai Wonderswan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5zLek3wPG8 Pokémon Silver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWVOYuRHaQ8 Space Odyssey: https://archive.org/details/2015MonnensGoldberg   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 199 - The History of Handheld Games Part 2   Continuing in front of a live streaming audience, part two of our exploration into the history of handheld games delves into the pivotal role of LCDs. We kick off with the Microvision and trace the progression through the iconic Game & Watch, credited with saving Nintendo during challenging times and inspiring emulation by companies like Tiger Electronics. Citing the advancements in LCD technology, we culminate with a detailed examination of the enigmatic origins of the Game Boy, dispelling common misconceptions and unraveling a more intricate narrative. The episode concludes just before the release of the Game Boy, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats with a journey through the previously opaque yet fascinating world of handheld gaming history.   How LCD Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdhbyiHX-s MicroVision Complete Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NmwIvrDR8w TCW 153 - Nintendo Playing with Cards: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/nintendo-playing-with-cards/ TCW 154 - Nintendo Playing with Controversy: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/nintendo-playing-with-controversy/ TCW 155 - Nintendo Playing with Toys: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/nintendo-playing-with-toys/ Nintendo Chiritori: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KlWqH14EBs Newton's Rings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton%27s_rings Game & Watch Ball - Unbox and Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3BQjuy8hg Game & Watch Vermin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8EvCmFN_98 Game & Watch Octopus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmkAhLVZFeQ Game & Watch Gold Series All Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ26q73FEco Game & Watch Oil Panic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cLDDCO85nQ Game & Watch Donkey Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdS9VLFtnJs Tiger Electronics Copy Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLs4tAlUxzw Tiger Electronics Handheld Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkU6-knrDpQ Tiger Electronics Simon's Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3MI4IEjyUc Tiger Electronics Golden Axe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNdy0IgUQQ Why it is hard to make homemade LCDs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Sp0WPnVUA How do color LCDs work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VamqtyatBss Kids React to Gameboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pCp8g-VjOs   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 198 - The History of Handheld Games Part 1   Recorded in front of a live-streaming audience, we delve into the captivating history of handheld games, commencing with an unexpected origin—the pocket-sized calculator. The innovative strides made in pocket calculator technology paved the way for toy companies to venture into the realm of handheld electronic games, resulting in classics such as Mattel Football and Auto Race. As advancements and reduced production costs followed, favorites like Simon and Merlin emerged. However, the early games faced a common challenge—the limitations of display capabilities at an affordable price point. To overcome this hurdle, inventive technologies like nixie tubes, VFD displays, and LEDs were harnessed to deliver engaging gameplay experiences. Notably, the VFD display mini arcades left a lasting mark, offering some of the most captivating recreations of popular arcade titles. This is part 1 of a 3-part series, exploring the evolution of handheld gaming and revealing the creative solutions and technological milestones that have defined this interactive landscape.   How it's Made Vacuum Tubes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n4WVRKkmww Integrated Circuits Crash Course Computer Science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tKOHICqrI How Pocket Calculators Changed Electronics Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goB47Cgqxfs Nixie Tube Clock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yS5w98xmwI Nixie Tube Calculator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k49_PG5CUAk Eversharp Mechanical Pencil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPoL2Ny4NmA TCW 025 - Mattel Electronics?: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/mattel-electronics/ TCW 177 - The Intellivision Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-intellivision-part-1/ TCW 178 - The Intellivision Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-intellivision-part-2/ Mattel Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ5TVoVD5Ss Mattel Auto Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l72CDVzrtiQ Touch Me Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV8y2oDzIeg Simon Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MOBW8f0CU0 Merlin Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZWlIm0jy30 Inside Tokyo's tiniest luxury apartment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ7Bu_SDJgM VFD Displays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPSDOjhxwM In a Minute VFD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tAss5GJRKrg Slot Cars Racetrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TlExU8j984 Slot Cars Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNg2g3oODH8 TonyTronic PacMan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX86fRdilGc Epoch Invader From Space Handheld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed4atls32wU Entex Galaxian 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9YiOw-lvA Entex Pac Man 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqnQzU0erno TCW 124 - The Visions of Coleco Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-visions-of-coleco-part-1/ TCW 125 - The Visions of Coleco Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-visions-of-coleco-part-2/ Coleco Mini Arcade Frogger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzOtMB-lU9c 8-Bit Guy - Mini Tabletop Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuo0njOI-qE Entex Adventure Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYnCwNKaVAM Adventure Vision all 4 Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUwS1PipKXQ Browser Gameplay of Adventure Vision: https://archive.org/details/adventurevision_library   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 197 - The ID of Game Development   ID Software; the makers of many games that are beloved by gamers. Due to the need for rapid development ID was forced to separate game design from the mechanics. Having a dedicated game engine that was focused on visual and support technologies as opposed to the specifics of game design. ID Software utilized tools to make levels, licensing the engine to other companies, and so much more. Many moders of Doom got their start in the video game industry by being level designers for other companies. ID was instrumental in popularizing the structure by which games are made to this day.   TCW 030 - DOOM!: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/doom-1479057917/ TCW 192 - Microprose Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/microprose-part-1/ TCW 193 - Microprose Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/microprose-part-2/   Slordax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMj2WlSsg4o Engine Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrqRuxAkkG8 Commander Keen 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQVk6wmaqAs Miyamoto Explains SMB 1-1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRGRJRUWafY Batman Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAERGZX_8Og Commander Keen 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKHUOKVzo0Q Commander Keen 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3aTzbUPktk Hovertank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7juV9zo5Tk Catacombs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EjI3TxSNmI Castle Wolfenstein Apple II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fgok9eHqO8 Doom II Level 13 City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJSQoUcAoGo Doom II Level 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzGZZnbMhv8 Strife Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjxJbo9jHFo American McGee levels Doom: https://doom.fandom.com/wiki/Category:American_McGee_levels Quake 1 Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHT2TgMX7Rg   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 196 - The Sumerian Game   The Sumerian Game is one of the first uses of video games to help enhance education. Developed using some funds from the National Defense Education Act, the Sumerian game used education techniques where facts and data could be presented not by a teacher, but by a computer. The game itself is notable because it was designed by Mabel Addis, one of the first women to design a video game. Though the game has been lost to time its influence is felt to this day. The first part was the inspiration for Hamurabi, influencing Civilization, and other game designers that followed. We beg to report on this fascinating bit of video game history!   I'm Learnding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKg2ZzPKl2M NDEA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChXTy_C3xs Formal Logic Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_MUDF1d1sU Formal Logic: https://www.youtube.com/@FormalLogic Oh No my Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZoQxH-il7E Mabel Addis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabel_Addis Hamurabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R606drkQ_i8 101 BASIC Computer Games: http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/_Books/101_BASIC_Computer_Games_Mar75.pdf KAISER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sviiX23UMss   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 online 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 195 - Finding Video Game Copyright   We look at copyrights and video games. Where did they come from? Were video games even creative works that could be copyrighted? If a video game is copyrightable is it like a book or like a movie? We look at how the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Europe answered these questions in game maker's long legal battles to combat counterfeiters, parallel importers, and more. Hey at one point it started a Yakuza war!   TCW 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-and-nishikado/ TCW 180 - Space Invaders Part II: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-part-ii/ Sea Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipssJjkN2bY Depth Charge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTuJb4MLGzs IPM Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBtV4cqqkVQ Astro Blaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR2kStMWBCs Star Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOFLaa3bmiU Scramble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_zO5pZJOjU The Simpsons - The Mob vs. Yakuza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cte8bG9Bl-Q Street Fighter II Rainbow Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNIfE7A9q7Y   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 194 - The 7th Guest   We cover the 7th guest in so much detail it's frightening! This game has everything from a genius bedroom programmer from the UK teaming up with an artist who made some raunchy comics, to bar fights, Twin Peaks, and a Shakespeare troupe. The 7th guest has it all to bring us a game that turned CD-ROM from an expensive luxury to a must-have item for any PC. Join us as we look at all the influences that led to the creation of a horror classic The 7th Guest! Just don't try and beat the virus!   TCW 082 - An Unlikely Paring of Siliwood: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/an-unlikely-pairing-of-siliwood/ Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EePWe5JZins Ballblazer ZX Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQiy2JB3x8 Ballblazer 11 Version comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tkwWD_BWWQ Metropolis PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=415OUgctnX0 Defender of the Crown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvW6okgy4wA Spot the Video Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Ezmf6z3kM Twin Peaks the Story Before Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_64-4c_E3o Simpsons Burn's Suit Wiggum's Twin Peaks Dream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICGwfkAYwr0 The Shining Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZQvIJxG9Xs House on Haunted Hill (1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsnw-RNGKFY The Fool's Errand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkSKESj9JQA Jeremiah Nunan House: https://www.loc.gov/item/or0072/ 3D Studio Visual History: https://beforesandafters.com/2020/06/04/a-visual-history-of-3ds-max/ 7th Guest Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYlMZ-4Jvkw The 7th Guest Making of VHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd63F3d2FCI George A Sanger: https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeASanger 7th Guest Can Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kakxPvGIAI0 7th Guest Microscope Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbYO6BV6BI The 7th Guest Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXyOTnc3Bg   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/