Atari takes Pacman clones to court Sinclair balks at government handout for BBCMicro Captain Kirk pimps the Vic20 These stories and our celebration of 50 years of Computer Space on this episode of the VGNRTM This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in December 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the Re...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min
9/11 rocks the world of gaming Gamecube launches in Japan Pokemon gets its own handheld These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhb...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Behind every great game design, there is a great game engine and Jeff Stephenson was responsible for one of the greatest game engines ever, SCI, which powered many Sierra adventures as well as the tech that powered The Sierra Network. What was life at Sierra like in those heady Corsegold days? Jeff tells all. Recorded: March 2021 Links: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,52/ https://www.pomona.edu/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratfor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softwar...
Dec 14, 2021•2 hr 4 min
Gambling comes to the NES, Master System games are coming to the GameGear & Gameboy goes FPS These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the Retro Asylum to join us. h...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Atari kills the Cosmos, Commodore bets on games & British retail discovers computers These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dh...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Few technological leaps have been more impressive in the history of gaming than the move from 2D to 3D and few developers have contributed more to that revolutionary step towards immersion more than our guest Paul Neurath. Paul tells us of his career, starting out as a solo coder to cofounding and running one of the most legendary studios in PC gaming history, Looking Glass. Recorded - January 2021 Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbW...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Xbox stands on shaky ground, Lord of the Rings gets a second master & Gaming goes to academia These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in October of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 36 min
SNES launches in the USA, Photoshop dethrones Deluxe Paint & Japan is training the next gen of game devs These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in October of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the Retro Asylum to...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Arcade board mobility has coinop spooked George Plimpton is pimping Intellivision & The youth of America sees pro-gaming as their future These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in October of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https:...
Oct 28, 2021•2 hr 1 min
Kevin Hayes started out as an accountant but ended up at Atari Ireland in the early days of the arcade boom before coming to America and running Atari and, later, Namco's arcade chains. What was international arcade cabinet distribution and manufacturing like in the Golden Era? How did you make money off of an arcade in the 80s and 90s? How did Tengen come about? Find out on this very special interview episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine! Links: https://www.teddabneyexperience.com/ep...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Bejeweled addiction sweeps the world Atari classics are coming to phones & Companies are dying in droves These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in September of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Sonic becomes a packin Dune is coming in stereo Flight Sims go to a galaxy far far away These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in September of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of being joined by our guest co-host Jon from the R...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Bienvenidos a la primera entrevista del Video Game Newsroom Time Machine en español (aun si es español muy pobre). :) El legendario diseñador de Neverwinter Nights, Utopia y Tony LaRussa Baseball, y producer de titulos como Prince of Persia, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers y Racing Destruction Set vuelve a hablar con nosotros pero esta vez sobre el tema de sus juegos para mainframes PDP en los años 70 como estudiante. Su pasion por la programacion y diseño no ha disminuido. Nos ofrece un vista...
Sep 25, 2021•56 min
Donkey Kong comes to Nintendo's rescue Software retailing is coming to a mall near you Computer Chronicles brings tech to TV These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Broderbund was one of the most important publishers of the 80s and 90s, releasing seminal titles such as Choplifter, Prince of Persia, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, Print Shop, and Myst. But behind the scenes was a family, a true band of siblings, that proved that business didn't have to be a cutthroat winner-take-all affair. Gary Carlston, together with his brother Doug and sister Cathy, helped create a legendary company with a legacy like few others. Gary tells his story from humble b...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 44 min
PS2 goes online Sega liquidates Dreamcast Monolith pushes Lithtech These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNo...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 42 min
SNES debuts at CES Atari kills Panther EA starts buying up developers These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtY...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min
IBM launches the PC The morality police have video games in their sights Venture Capital wants a piece of the software market These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Many of us remember the days of walking into a pool hall, a bowling alley, or even a supermarket and being able to drop a quarter into an arcade game, be it Pac-Man, Defender, Street Fighter II, or San Fransisco Rush. How did those games get there? Well, that's where the route operators came in. Our guest is Jim Trucano, he grew up in the industry, a third generation operator, and he tells us all about the ins and outs of being an arcade operator back in the halcyon days of Atari, Midway, et al....
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Nintendo undercuts with Gamecube Playstation is coming to Dreamcast Namco, Enix and Square team up These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in July of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of being joined by our guest co-host Jon from...
Aug 07, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Philips teams up with Nintendo Sega buys out Virgin Intel breaks speed barriers These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in July of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Peter is on vacation so we have the pleasure of Mads from the Retro Asylum to join us. http://retroasylum.com...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Sega introduces conversion kits Coin-Op breaks financial records Microsoft buys 86-DOS These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in July of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZX...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 43 min
When we last spoke to Gordon, he was just about to enter the online gaming arena. Follow his career from Kesmai to EA, Sony, and beyond. Classic games like Star Wars Galaxies, Star Wars Old Republic, Sims Online, Motor City Online, and Ultima Online Third Dawn. Gordon has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly and he's about to bring you a new MMO, Crowfall! Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gordon-walton-1-52644122 Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aH...
Jul 15, 2021•2 hr 53 min
Pokemon gets banned in Saudia Arabia Electronic Arts shuts down Ultima Online 2 Harry Potter mania comes to video games These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in June of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcast...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Sonic booms onto Genesis Tengen is shot down in court Sony gets serious about games These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in June of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzc...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Centipede begins its decent into arcades Analysts predict a big future for video games The BBC chooses Acorn over Sinclair These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in June of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podc...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Gordon Walton, a veteran designer who has developed games since the 70s, worked in computer retail and was there at the dawn of online gaming, dives deep into his history to give up some great insight into the industry of yesterday and today. This first part covers his career up to the moment that online gaming enters his resume. From Konami to Gametek and some Harpoon in between. Recorded March 2021 Links: https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,2674/ https://www.mobygames.co...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Gameboy Advance takes Japan by storm Xbox could cost Microsoft billions "All your base are belong to us" goes viral These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in May of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. We are joined by our favorite co-host Jon from the Retro Game Squad http:/...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Nintendo settles with the feds Sierra and Broderbund plan to tie the knot Cinemaware is dead These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in May of 1991. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhb...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Missile Command comes to Atari's VCS Handheld games lose their mojo and Scramble revolutionizes the shoot 'em up These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in May of 1981. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=a...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 40 min
