This Volkswagon has got some pretty crazy suspension, I mean I knew they had some bounce to them, but I didn't think they could bounce up skyscrapers! Yet in this game by Alpha Denshi they do just that! In today's episode we not only cover the seminal scrolling platformer, but also Gremlin's Eliminator, Konami's Jungler, and T.I.C.'s THE HAND! Some pretty spooky stuff... Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Music this week - Mass Effect Theme ..read more

"Everyone break off and cover the side-streets!", there's a new podcast episode on the loose! This week we cover the Pac-man clone Thief by Pacific Novelty, as well as Zork II and Quest for the Rings on the Odyssey2! We also sneak in a surprise special review just for our fans!... Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben Music this week - Cyborgs Difficulty 5-8 (Helldivers ..read more

This week we are not only playing Turtles, but also Funky Fish! Which aquatic themed game will end up making waves?....We also check out Golf on the VC4000 and Tehkan's Red Clash in this week's exciting episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

Another week, another space shooter! However this one lets you leave the bottom of the screen and fly around in open space destroying enemies in front and behind you! We also rescue/run over drowning people in Orca's River Patrol, knock down some pins in PBA Bowling for the Intellivision, and rescue a princess in Castles of Darkness in this week's exciting episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

The last new console of the year is finally here, and it's Vtech's Creativision! Will this console surpass the Intellivision? Listen to find out! We also check out Wild Man Jump, Monster Panic by Epoch, and Fitter by Taito in this week's episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

Vroom vroom! It's time we see a game that pushes the boundaries of video game graphics again! Join us as we talk everything Turbo, but also review Strategy X by Konami, Snap Jack by Universal, and 005 by Sega - The first game to use vision cones! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

Another BANGER by Atari is here! 1981 does not disappoint, and if you were worried that's all we have today, just wait until you hear about Quality Software's Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, Taito's Frog & Spiders, and Lady Bug by Universal, all featured in todays episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

In today's exciting episode we check out one of the most popular, revolutionary CRPGs to ever come out. Its sequels and legacy lives on in new games being developed for it even in 2023! Wizardry-Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is finally here! Wait.....todays title is Castle Wolfenstein? Oh boy, we have a lot to talk about! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

Chop, leap, and smash your way to the Dragon's Eye in this new RPG by Epyx! The eye may be a treasure of incalculable value, but can the same be said of the parser? We also take a look at Crazy Kong, Tournament Pro Golf, and Draco by Cidelsa in today's packed episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more

First Frogger, then Donkey Kong, and now Galaga! 1981 has certainly been an amazing year in the history of video games and we are here to explain why! Join us as we talk about the seminal game from Namco, as well as Moon Shuttle by Nichibutsu and Awful Green Things by Acornsoft in this special episode! Website - https://historyofvideogamespodcast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1 Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.com Hosts - Ben & Wes Music - Arranged and recorded by Ben ..read more