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| 27 Mar 2024 | Objection!: Legally Gaming | 00:31:56 | |
Uncover the legal maze within the gaming world! From copyright clashes to virtual property rights, we explore how law shapes games. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Coin-Op Glory: Arcade's Golden Era | 00:41:46 | |
Join us for a thrilling ride back to the glorious era of neon lights, quarter battles, and pixelated excitement in our latest podcast episode. From Pac-Man's gobbling frenzy to Donkey Kong's barrel-jumping challenges. Get ready to reminisce about high scores and crowded arcades. JP & Gaby geek out on the classics, share behind-the-screen stories, and reveal the secret sauce that made these games timeless treasures. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | Click Click, Bang Bang: FPS History | 01:00:19 | |
It's time to kick butts and chew some gum, and we're all out of gum. Gaming History Club goes through the history of First Person Shooters, we headshot all milestone games, and yes, there will be Doom, but this flagship video game genre's origins go deeper, so take cover, and tune in. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Headshot: A visual history of First Person Shooters - ARS Technica | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Chit-Chat: Top Cryptic Puzzles | 00:28:20 | |
In this chit-chat episode, we take a more laid back approach, have some fun, and discuss some of the most infuriating, cryptic riddles and puzzles in video games, picked personally by Gaming History Club. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | History of Dating Sims | 00:43:59 | |
Obviously dating sims are the most thrill-seeking of all the video game genres, could anything be more nerve-wrecking than playing it cool in front of your date? Dating sims provide a programmable space to practice our chat-up lines. Believe us there's more to this genre than meets the eye of the beholder! ;) Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School VHS Tape Prize Punchy: The Dating Sim so Bad it Almost Killed the Genre Tokimeki Memorial: Oshiete Your Heart Looking back at the first Otome game (Angelique) Japan's declining birth rate - The Independent Employment Rate Japan - Statista Senior Employment Rate - WeForum Relationship Rate Japan - Nippon.com | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Byte by Byte: Evolution of Storage Mediums | 00:33:59 | |
Take a whirlwind tour through video game storage evolution! We'll zip from paper tape beginnings to ROM cartridges, where classic games sparked joy and, occasionally, required a bit of cartridge-blowing to work, how CDs and DVDs upped the ante with more storage and cinematic thrills. Join us as we marvel at how these mediums shaped gaming history and set the stage for today's digital downloads and cloud gaming wonders. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | Interviewing James Rolfe - The Angry Video Game Nerd | 00:41:07 | |
Can you believe we interview the AVGN? Tune in to find out the humble beginnings that led James to create the angriest of all video game nerds, what projects he's currently got cooking up, and very importantly: we have a very special announcement towards the end of this episode, so please join us on YouTube this time around! Special thanks to James Rolfe for finding time in his busy schedule to join us in this episode. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Episode 0: Introduction | 00:08:02 | |
Get to know JP & Gaby - why they chose to make the Gaming History Club Podcast their personal passion project? What you can expect from the podcast? Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you for the release of our first episode on the 2nd of August 2023. New episodes will be released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | The Mind of the Machine: AI in Video Games | 00:37:17 | |
In this episode, we explore the history of artificial intelligence in video games, from its early days to its pivotal role in modern gaming. Discover how AI powers NPC behaviour, creating immersive and dynamic experiences, and how procedural generation techniques are revolutionising game design. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | Beyond the Fun: Gaming’s Positive Impact | 00:29:21 | |
Celebrate Gaming History Club's 1-year anniversary with us! 🎉 In this special episode, we're diving into the surprising benefits of playing video games. From boosting your brainpower to levelling up your social skills, discover why gaming is more than just fun—it's good for you too! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | Rewind & Replay: History of Emulation | 01:05:49 | |
Video game emulation isn't just a quick nostalgia fix, it keeps games quite literally alive and serves to preserve them for future generations. Plus, we get to play old school games without having to buy a super expensive game console from four decades ago. Join us as we look at the early history of emulation, to the big boom in the 2000s. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: History of Emulation - Gametech Wiki Steve Jobs announcing Connectix Virtual Game Station at MacWorld 1999 | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Step into the Rhythm | 00:39:27 | |
Discover the funky rich history of rhythm games, and dance with us to this ecstatic genre that has brought wildly colourful unique artistic flair to the gaming world. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Billy Matsumoto Plays DDR While Juggling Torches | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Who Plays Video Games? | 00:37:57 | |
Discover the new normal as we myth-bust old video game stereotypes and find the reasons behind gaming becoming a part of more than 3 billion people's lives. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Evolution of Gaming Controllers (Part One) | 00:45:49 | |
In part one we explore gaming controllers from the super innovative early days of the first home video game console prototype ("Brown Box") to the rise of iconic D-pads. It wasn't all good though, we also look at the TV remote like blunders that filled the 2D era of video games. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Mega Modz: Evolution of Gaming Controller | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Trailer | 00:01:25 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Chit-Chat: Realistic Cities | 00:26:47 | |
Join us on a virtual tour of the most astonishingly realistic cities in the world of gaming. In this episode of Gaming History Club we dig into our 5 top picks of most realistic cities in video games (in our humble opinion). Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | We Think Differently!: Video Games & Neurodiversity | 00:20:48 | |
Join Gaming History Club as we celebrate the diverse abilities of neurodiverse individuals in the gaming community and gaming's power to create a sense of belonging. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Stimpunks - Neurodiversity, Disability, and Gaming How Neurodiverse gamers are connecting & creating positive spaces EndeavorRX (The first prescribed video game) Living with Autism in Max, an Autistic Journey "More than a game": An Autistic Perspective on the power of video gaming The understated benefits of video games for neurodiverse people | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Don't Speed!: Racing Games History | 00:29:11 | |
Join us in this high-octane episode of Gaming History Club as we rev up the engines and take you on a thrilling journey through the history of racing video games. From yacht racing to the hyper-realistic simulations, discover how these games have evolved over the years, pushing the boundaries of speed and excitement. Buckle up and get ready for a nostalgia-filled ride through the twists and turns of gaming's fastest genre! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | Rush Hour: The Game Jam Story | 00:46:40 | |
These people make video games in less than 24 hours. Yes you read that right. So let's cut to the chase, listen and find out how this crazy chaotic caffeine crunch of an event has sparked indie classics like Hollow Knight and Inscryption. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | The Sims Story: Plumbobs and Thingymabobs | 00:56:49 | |
In this episode, we dive into the stimulating world of social simulation that is The Sims franchise! Join us as we find out what led Will Wright's vision to create a "virtual dollhouse" and how the games evolved to the present day, and what on earth those plumbobs are all about. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Will Wright: Inspired to make The Sims after losing a home | |||
| 01 Jan 2025 | Fresh Starts: Game Reboots and Revivals | 00:27:04 | |
Welcome to 2025 Player One! To celebrate new beginnings we investigate the interesting history behind remakes, remasters and reboots, join us and find out what makes us nostalgic for old games Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Japan’s Timeless Mark on Video Games | 00:39:59 | |
Japan is not only the land of the rising sun, it is also the land that pioneered essential elements to video games without which they would just not be the same today. In this episode we try to give an overview of just how much Japan has influenced video games, spoiler alert: it's a lot! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Chris Kohler - Power-Up How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Insert Coin to Continue: History of Microtransactions | 00:35:39 | |
Gaming History Club discusses how in-game purchases have transformed the industry, the different types of microtransactions, and their impact on player 1. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: What is Free-to-Play? Techopedia The role of microtransactions in Internet Gaming Disorder and Gambling Disorder | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Pixel Pride: Spotlight on LGBTQ+ In Gaming | 00:27:40 | |
It's Pride Time! Find out how representation of the LGBTQ+ community has changed since gaming's heteronormative beginnings, to becoming more inclusive. We look at some of the firsts, some of the ugliest, and definitely some of the best games that incorporated LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | The VR Evolution | 00:40:10 | |
We discuss virtually everything there is to know about VR. From its conception in 1930s Sci-fi short stories, to the grizzly head-mounted contraptions that look like torture devices. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Epic E3 Escapades | 00:34:36 | |
E3 was the hottest event in video games for more than two decades, find out how E3 was born, what made it special even when the vast majority of video gamers only saw it through the eyes of their favourite magazines and websites, and why it was laid to rest. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: The Verge - Economic Impact of E3 | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | What Happened?! 2024 Edition | 00:34:41 | |
In our 2024 edition of What Happened? we re-invite our last year's special guest Bradders, to recap at some of the most exciting things that happened in all-things video game related. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Everywhere You Go: History of Game Boy | 00:32:07 | |
Discover how the Game Boy ruled portable gaming and etched its name into history as the first video game console used in outer space. From its groundbreaking debut in the late 1980s to its enduring legacy, we uncover how the Game Boy became a cherished video game icon for generations of gamers. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | 2D to 3D: A New Dimension | 00:34:38 | |
Join us as we find out how young aspiring gaming developers created the very first "3D" Games. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Ctrl + Alt + Defeat: E-Sports Dominations | 00:47:14 | |
Join us as we fight through the history of competitive video gaming and E-Sports in this episode. From early champions to the dazzling arenas of today, we explore the evolution of gaming tournaments, including legendary events like the Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics. Discover the rise of professional players, iconic moments, and the cultural impact of this thrilling global sports (or is it?) phenomenon. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind the screens and celebrate the pioneers who turned pixels into a legitimate, respected career. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Spacewar by Steward Brand for Rolling Stone - December 1972 | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Play for all: Accessibility in Video Games | 00:38:18 | |
To celebrate and support the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we investigate the story behind accessibility in video games. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Video Games need Accessibility Standards How people with disabilities benefit from playing video games | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | The Birth of Home Console | 00:36:44 | |
In this episode we uncover Ralph H Baer's journey to creating the world's first home video game console: The Magnavox Odyssey. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | What Happened?! 2023 Edition | 00:57:43 | |
Tune in to this special episode of Gaming History Club where JP, Gaby and a special guest: Bradders recap the good, the bad and the weird of what happened in gaming in 2023! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Iconic Holiday Drops | 00:31:48 | |
Unwrap the stories behind the greatest holiday launches in gaming history! From consoles that defined a generation to blockbuster titles that made the season magical, we explore how gaming shaped the holidays—and how the holidays shaped gaming. Grab some cocoa and dive in! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Valentine's Special: Player 2 Press Start | 00:31:45 | |
Join us as we play through the history of Co-Op Games! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | Roll The Dice: D&D Influence in Video Games | 00:37:30 | |
No other game has left such a lasting legacy on game mechanics. Before iconic games like Space Invaders or consoles like the Atari 2600 even existed, Dungeons & Dragons was already shaping the future of gaming. Join us to find out how D&D came to be, explore some of the earliest video games it inspired, and uncover its unmatched influence on video games. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Up Up - Down Down: Journey of Cheat Codes | 00:32:12 | |
Join us on this episode of Gaming History Club as we bunny hop through the history of cheating in games. We uncover why cheat codes were left in games, crack open some easter eggs and ponder when it's okay to cheat. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Evolution of Gaming Controllers (Part Two) | 01:03:33 | |
In part two we continue our exciting ride through gaming controllers and find out how game console manufacturers figured out how to best allow us to move in 3D space, from the quirky renegade N64 Controller, timeless DualShock, to the state of current play. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Mega Modz: Evolution of Gaming Controller Genyo Takeda talks about the N64 Controller Seamus Blackley (Xbox Control Designer) had things thrown at him on stage | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | Game Lore: Pale Luna | 00:15:54 | |
Sometimes the line between the real-world, video games, and the macabre blur. In our first ever Game Lore episode, Gaming History Club tells the tale of Pale Luna. Find out if Pale Luna truly exists, or if it's just another campfire story. Happy Halloween! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Point, Click, Play!: The Full Story | 01:07:21 | |
In this episode of Gaming History Club we embark on a nostalgic expedition, tracing the origins of the beloved point & click genre and how it reshaped interactive storytelling. Starting from the early text-based adventures to the full motion video masterpieces of the '90s, we'll unravel the evolution of gameplay mechanics, artistry, and narrative innovation that defined a generation of gamers. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Bonus Video: Obscure Point & Click games by 90sGamer92 Sources: | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | The Art of Punishment: A Souls-like Journey | 00:46:13 | |
Failure is mandatory, victory is sweet. We explore the punishing yet rewarding games made by From Software, what souls-like games even are, and the background to what inspired these games in the first place. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: History of From Software Timeline History of From Software - IGN | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Skybound: Story of Microsoft Flight Simulator | 00:28:04 | |
Join us as we discover how Flight Simulator's humble beginnings have led it to the soaring heights of cutting-edge graphics and simulation, how a still small company from Redmond (Microsoft!) acquired the license and eventually bought the franchise, and how once again the underground video games being played on the PLATO computer system at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus inspired future game developers and helped to shape today's video game design, before video games were available to the general public. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: A Versatile Computer Generated Dynamic Flight Display Master's thesis by Bruce Artwick | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Special: Roots of Nintendo | 00:28:39 | |
In this episode of Gaming History Club, we discover the long history of Nintendo. From the humble beginnings of hanafuda cards to the home video consoles that shaped our childhood, we'll dive into the company's evolution, celebrating the power-ups and facing the boss battles of their remarkable legacy. So grab your power gloves and warp pipes because it's-a Nintendo history lesson you don't want to miss! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Time to reflect on digital mirrors | 00:23:02 | |
In this episode we explore the different techniques developers use to create realistic and immersive reflections in video games. We'll break down the various methods, including twin mirrors, planar reflections, cube maps, screen space reflections (SSR), and the cutting-edge ray tracing technology. Discover how each type works, their unique advantages, and the challenges they present. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Birth of Arcade Video Games | 00:33:32 | |
Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the fascinating world where the creation of the atomic bomb intertwines with the birth of the very first video game arcade cabinet! Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Fatality: Violence in Video Games | 00:45:23 | |
Trigger Warning - Use of words describing violence Discover the controversies, the pixelated bloodshed, and the hilarious debates that shaped the virtual battlegrounds we know today. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: | |||