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TCW Podcast Episode 183 - A Working Model of Vending   The arcade industry had many influences. From traveling fairs, clockmakers, and more. Eventually, with the invention of putting a coin-activated door on tobacco boxes in bars, the idea inspired others to make coin-operated vending machines and cast iron banks that were marked as toys but were used for gambling in bars. This is a deep dive into where the coin-op industry came from and we can see some of these influences that carried on to the modern day.   Penny-in-the-Slot Automata and the Working Model: https://www.amazon.com/Penny-Slot-Automata-Working-Model/dp/0709074085 Glockenspiel in Munich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsfxTyhCzr8 Cuckoo Clocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6lCQvEUf-U Lost art of Automatons alive again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7oSFNKIlaM HUGO Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9rvNhdOX8 Revolutions S3: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/484J9T0QdvFdlaq5M5tUcs Exposition des Produits de I'industrie Française: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposition_des_produits_de_l%27industrie_fran%C3%A7aise Virtual Tour of the Great Exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSlP6jQLPwI The Surprising History of Vending Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6lxjx4ZzBM 10 Church Bell Cover Songs: https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/culture/music/10-incredible-church-bell-cover-songs The Penny Arcade - The Working Model: https://penny-arcade.info/working-models Penny Cast Iron Bear and Indian Bank: https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-cast-iron-penny-bank-ca-1900/ Horse Race Mechanical Bank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSN3MTEDP0   TCW 007 - History of the Arcade: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/history-of-the-arcade/   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 182 - The KOEI Dynasty   We continue our look at KOE and their move onto the console space. This transition is rocky due to the increased costs of cartridge manufacturing. They were able to secure funding by holding a luncheon at the Imperial Hotel for distributors. They were able to start production on Nobunaga's Ambition for the NES. From there they continue to improve setting up development groups to explore new opportunities. The company was still niche until Dynasty Warriors 2 where they could finally move to mainstream gaming. When KOEI acquired Taito, doors opened to other companies' intellectual properties. This led to games like Dynasty Warriors Gundam, Hyrule Warriors, Dragon Quest Heroes, and Fire Emblem Warriors. The company continues to expand and thrive today by helping Nintendo produce the popular Fire Emblem Three Houses, and the RPG NIOH. Still led by the founders in their 70s Yoichi and Keiko Erikawa are truly the power couple of the video game industry!   Ishin no Arashi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPZoxThbiA Pictures of Nobunaga's Ambition Famicom Cart: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/product/1834 Imperial Hotel Advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKbnsY3uxO4 Imperial Hotel Tokyo Dinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG0tOFciWRw Uncharted Waters NES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbwY4TGd5M4 Winning Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMoXa_hgmns Angelique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXdUcDBM0s4 WinBack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwELCSF0YBg Dynasty Warriors 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p0keIVNNHA Dynasty Warriors 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4GpDnf4wqk Nobunaga's Ambition Online Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kqx101PC3w Dynasty Warriors Gundam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqtJwFIv3OQ Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L79pjJAZ14Q Dragon Quest Heroes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAABK1M0PII&list=PLGKJJhcJXlNzN9nddSJPe0HtjMuhtymL7 Fire Emblem Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGzTii3RBDA&list=PLtJifsYDxDHGZtOx2H7IkHEksUj9kN3sc Fire Emblem Three Houses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhLqZh8DkZc NIOH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1GrqelJC8     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 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 181 - The Fabric of Koei   We look at the company KOEI and the power couple Yoichi and Keiko Erikawa. Keiko came from the city and had a love of design and investing. Yoichi came from the Japanese countryside and loved games and local history. Yoichi made board and card games based on historical events and people. They met in college when Yoichi rented a room from Keiko's grandmother, and after some time fell in love. Yoichi was pressured by his father to go into the family's failing textile business. Eventually, he and Keiko struck it out on their own. Yoichi and Keiko founded Koei working as a textile business, but they ended up developing software and games for the NEC PC in Japan. This episode is a fascinating case of the parallel evolution of video games and many firsts for the Japanese market.    We discuss erotic games at a PG 13 level from 0:53:50 to 1:00:55. The material may not be appropriate for younger listeners.   What Magic is This? - The I Ching: https://whatmagicisthis.com/2022/07/30/the-i-ching-with-dan-lowe/ The I Ching for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM0tfQ1fUXs Kawanakajima no Kassen [川中島の合戦] (PC-88, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMBtDC4vQLM Stratego: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R7d0A9ymwQ Toushi Game: https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Toushi_Game Toushi Gêmu: https://fm-7.com/museum/products/57makg0v/ The Dragon & Princess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1nQueo2fkw Dungeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPVDnH7q8s Dungeon NEC 8001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6TChUIWoeI **Explicit** Night Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Wk-LRCDgU **Explicit** Danchi-zuma no Yuuwaku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgknYAH_nn8 **Explicit** Orandazuma wa Denkiunagi no Yume wo Miruka?: https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Orandazuma_wa_Denkiunagi_no_Yume_wo_Miruka%3F Nobunaga's Ambition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfjo1OqsjRo   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 180 - Space Invaders Part II   In part two of our look at Space Invaders we explore the impact of the game on Japan and the world. Space Invaders started off rocky, but operators soon realized that players were crazy for the game. Popularity exploded, and Taito was unable to fulfill the orders coming in. This led to the licensing of popular products to other companies in Japan. A move that would see itself repeated as the golden age of arcades continued. We also clarify the 100 Yen Myth/Truth of Japan. Where the legend came from, and what we think the reality is. Finally, we look at the expansion into the United States and Europe, and how the end of the boom in Japan helped to bring Space Invaders into Europe and other nationalities. Blue Shark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5P692hzleQ I'm in danger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ZbpxV382U Space Invaders Attract Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvomS1YMV90 Disco Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQnpyLod6Y Best of Yellow Magic Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrBAVAaREd8&t=3s Jatre Specter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aj8PwZaWLo IPM Invader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ircX-nH5J9I Space Invaders and the 100 Yen Myth: https://www.academia.edu/3672374/Insert_Coin_to_Play_Space_Invaders_and_the_100_Yen_Myth Space Invaders Targets Coins: https://www.academia.edu/2568838/Space_Invaders_targets_coins Spaces Invaders Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul7epE6Fryw   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 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado   We look at the life and career of Tomohiro Nishikado, and the life influences that led to his creation of one of the most influential games ever made. Space Invaders! Starting life at the tail end of World War II, Nishikado always had a rebellious streak wanting to get into electronics then follow his mother into education. After some difficulty with school he eventually graduated from Denki University with an electronics degree, during this time, this time he fell in love with coin-op arcade games. Eventually through the help of a friend he landed a job at Taito's subsidiary, Pacific Amusements. Despite not liking his placement at the company, Nishikado continued to work there out of loyalty for his friend. He eventually worked on Sky Fighter, Basketball, and Super Road 7.  Eventually as the industry shifted to microprocessors, and TTL  hardware he eventually made Space Invaders!   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 Sky Fighter II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxpCrYBWdtk Taito Basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiTrWumX00s Super Road 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO6BZIEZ8xw Super Road 7 Internals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja8x_ZCklg0 Speed Race US and Japan Ver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jc9_xrD2_M Western Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbnYBB42J6c Interceptor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zEbS2cgEc Midway Sea Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipssJjkN2bY Space Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJMr36hLY38 Space Invaders Cocktail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3hyLWCuMew   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 178 - The Intellivision Part 2   In part two we look at how Mattel starts aggressively marketing the Intellivision by directly attacking Atari in its advertisements. New leadership by Josh Denham helped to foster this and to rework the production of the Intellivision to make it for cheaper. This lower cost model was released as the Intellivision II. Still some in the company were still wanting to do a computer, but it proved to be too complicated and expensive to bring to market. They settled on releasing a lesser computer attachment that allowed for some peripherals. Ultimately through a combination of their own problems, and the looming home console crash Mattel nearly went out of business, and spun off Intellivision where it continued to limp along in the shadows all the way to the early 90's.   1983 Pepsi Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghMYzo0rgrw 1981 Pepsi Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FhxujFUJlQ Grey Poupon Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvDazrJuSdA Most Interesting Man in the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guMrgRKKENI Intellivision VS Atari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCgG7Y-XqEw George Plimpton For Intellivision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLly625cXE PBA Bowling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-X8MFOGuRo TCW 027 - The Magnavox Patent Lawsuit: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-magnavox-patent-lawsuits-friday-september-16-2016-1003-am/ Triple Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li_LM6t6smo Blockcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v-0CwiabZA Snafu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCmEcc4c1tk Space Armada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEL0Ufhnb4w Astrosmash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osSe8nzu1m0 Atari VS Other Companies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqTxWZerumo Space Games Commercial Intellivision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O17bGSd9SU Intellivision Master Component and Keyboard Component: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdveJuwHuGM ECS and Music Keyboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5NMV-nEh6Q     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 177 - The Intellivision Part 1   In part one of our look at the Intellivision we look at the rocky road that made the system almost not come to market. The system had issues with both settling on chipsets to use as well as production problems. Not only was the system delayed multiple times, but the price kept going up. The Intellivision was marketed as an a gateway into computing in the home. It had a keyboard that was delayed for price reasons that was supposed to ship with the console itself. Software for the console was initially four titles. Though other games came out after launch more towards the late 1980's. The console was met with a luke-warm reception, and it looked like it would be doomed to failure. In part 2 we will see how the Intellivision eventually became a beloved classic console only to be taken out by the great video game crash.   Star Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwELyhziVmc Math Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6abEkPjF5S0 Backgammon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yep6Hw_ASk Black Jack and Poker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohwmmlwtLQ Armor Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co3Wuc4JGDA Football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkFnN49ayo8 Basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9VpZ-1fmMo Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU9EQqQIDD0 Hockey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aErbUNzmsU Soccer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7TCqhw9_yc Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o9ZIRhAjLA Skiing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G746FCsE_ko Roulette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-wg3gutags Horse Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXKFQEq675o Word Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q4kJdGK-v8 Sea Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpurLrUYuqo Space Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ8T5bojWgE   TCW 025 - Mattel Electronics?: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/mattel-electronics/   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 176 - The SEGA Technical Institute   SEGA has had a long history of mixing the west and Japanese ideas. To that end, we look at the SEGA Technical Institute or STI. A project to blend the best of Japanese and American developers to create unique games with worldwide appeal. Many talented people worked for STI, and this blending was realized with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. However, success was short-lived as interpersonal issues with the staff lead to a fracturing of the team. Each side put out interesting product, but nothing quite like the success of Sonic.   Marble Madness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzlA1JTPMto Captain EO (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy8w2xRpIIg SEGA Scope 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYUBSV6u0Z8 SEGA Scope 3D Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMoMbXZCbT4 Shinobi Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlTWKccFLg Dick Tracey Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4rzqSsqaqA Dick Tracey Mega Drive/Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6e5qK7sGPQ Phantasy Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3P-3GsiRIw Ghouls 'n Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsMiyr9M6lM Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Bonus Stages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg6cIOsVojg STUN Runner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6CPtjyr19M Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cr1rqVcIhA Castle of Illusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eueZcpay-lQ Sonic Spinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzPpRPDRQvA Casino Night Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmdseeZBiz4 SEGA SVP Chip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZHFbLfvb8w Pinball Drams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UNGMiPETXo Comix Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-F0UFezFA A-ha - Take On Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914 The Ooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoIXkIgiyuc Nights Into Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkXKYJ0SBl4 Die Hard Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVdJXolW_0     Other episodes on SEGA! ===================== TCW 005 - The Untold History of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-untold-history-of-sega/ TCW 033 - The Saga of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-saga-of-sega/ TCW 068 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-1/ TCW 069 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-2/ TCW 070 - SEGA VS Nintendo Round 3: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sega-vs-nintendo-round-3/ TCW 088 - Gotta Go Fast!: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/gotta-go-fast-1555215841/ TCW 127 - Dreams of SEGA: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/   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 175 - Shady Cocktail Cabinets   We look at the formation of cocktail cabinets in lounges and cocktail bars. There was an untapped market in these upscale establishments. The problem came from being able to break into the established coin-op industry. This led to some shady practices by various marketers targeting investors who did not know the industry. The cocktail cabinet design promoted quiet play while sitting down enjoying drinks and food unlike most upright cabinets. Cocktail cabinets were somewhat popular for a few years, but ultimately was a fad that was short lived. The companies involved in the industry mostly went under when their popularity dwindled.   TCW 051 - Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/ Barrel Pong: https://i.redd.it/w7iyqqalrvk41.jpg Flim Flam: https://www.aussiearcade.com/topic/81095-flim-flam-1975-pong-clone-pcb-by-meadows-games-inc/   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 174 - The Computer Wars Part 3   In our conclusion of the live stream, and our look at the computer price wars we see the implosion of the home computer market in the 1980s. The main players were trapped in a race to the bottom. Eventually, Commodore was able to beat out Texas Instruments. This also took out the smaller players like Coleco and Mattel. In the end Commodore was able to dominate the market for a few years. Eventually, they were overcome by the PC clones. But that is another story.   Commodore 64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXFB8ZEH30 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/ TCW 016 Early Computer Game Platforms: The Trinity, and the Disciples: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/early-computer-game-platforms-the-trinity-and-the-disciples/   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/