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09  juin     17h30
The Story of the First Video Game Cartridge
   The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from Learn the story behind the first programmable home console the Fairchild Channel F and the team behind it. Why couldn’t Fairchild capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into...
10  mars     18h30
The Forgotten Portable NES
   In , the hot new trend in the video game industry was handheld systems. The Nintendo Game Boy and Atari Lynx battled for the market, while NEC and Sega had consoles on the way. But there was another handheld coming you may not have heard of: The Express. It was from a small company called BDL...
27  janvier     18h39
Batter Up: Play Super Nintendo With a Baseball Bat
   years before the Nintendo Wii took over living rooms, Sports Sciences released Batter Up, a motion controlled baseball bat for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, and personal computers. The company claimed it was the first quot;virtual reality baseball bat. quot; Was it a swing and a miss or a...
02  décembre     19h00
The Story of Super Mario Kart
   Learn the complete history of Super Mario Kart, one of the most influential games of all time. After a failed attempt to make a player version of F Zero, Nintendo created a quirky go kart racing game featuring Mario amp; friends. Despite receiving little hype, Super Mario Kart exploded in...
09  septembre     17h30
Sharp SF1: A Super Famicom TV
   When Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in , they couldn’t make enough consoles to meet the demand. But there was another way to get one: The Sharp SF , a , TV with a built in Super Famicom Learn the history and functionality of this obscure piece of video game hardware. ï Subscribe ...
29  juillet     17h30
When Nintendo Games Were on Atari
   Before Nintendo launched the NES, their games appeared on other consoles, including the biggest: the Atari . Learn about the history of these ports and that weird time when Mario competed with himself. CHAPTERS : Introduction : Donkey Kong : Donkey Kong Jr. : Sky...
30  juin     17h00
Microsoft’s 3 Biggest Mistakes
   Microsoft entered the video game console business in with the Xbox. Today, they are still a major player in the industry. But it hasn’t exactly been a smooth journey. Here are three of their biggest blunders so far . CHAPTERS : Introduction : Games for Windows LIVE : The...
06  mai     17h00
The Story of Super Mario World
   A documentary on the making of Super Mario World, the launch of the Super Nintendo, and how the game perfected the concepts of the Super Mario series. CHAPTERS : Introduction : Part : The End of an Era : Part : A Whole New World : Part : Rumor Has It... : : Part...
10  décembre     18h30
The Ultimate Guide to NES Light Guns
   Save or more on your SimpliSafe security system during their holiday sale Visit https: SimpliSafe.com GamingHistorian to learn more What’s the history of light gun games How does the Zapper work What other light guns worked on the Nintendo Entertainment System How many games were...
05  novembre     17h00
What Happened to Mega Man Universe?
   Five years before Super Mario Maker, Capcom was developing Mega Man Universe, a central hub where users could create and share their own Mega Man levels. In less than a year, it was canceled. What happened ï Subscribe https: www.youtube.com gaminghistorian sub confirmation Support the...
29  septembre     17h30
How the Mario Characters Got Their Names
   Is Luigi named after a pizza parlor Who actually came up with the name Donkey Kong Why is King Koopa named after a bowl of soup Learn the inspirations behind the names of Super Mario characters CHAPTERS : Intro : Mario : Luigi : Princess Peach : Toad : ...
01  septembre     17h00
Don’t Touch: The Story of the U-Force
   In , the most anticipated new controller for the NES wasn’t the Power Glove; it was the U Force. Learn about the making of the device, its rocky road to retail, and the battle against the Power Glove. CHAPTERS : Introduction : Part : A New Way to Play : Part : Under...
26  mai     17h30
SEGA Mega Modem: Ahead of Its Time
   In , Sunsoft came to SEGA with a proposal: What if people could play Mega Drive games online Wanting to make a splash in the market, the two companies teamed up and created the Mega Modem. The device brought online gaming, downloadable games, news, contests, and even financial transactions to...
24  février     18h30
LJN Roll & Rocker: A Terrible Controller
   Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video. I’ve been wearing their glasses for years, and I can’t recommend them enough. Order your Home Try On Kit FREE at http: www.warbyparker.com gaminghistorian. Offer only valid in the US. was the year of NES controllers. Mattel introduced the...
06  janvier     18h30
There Was a Lock for the NES
   In , parents’ concerns for their children’s video game habits were at an all time high. One eclectic inventor thought he had the perfect solution: Homework First. It was a literal lock that blocked the cartridge slot of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Was Homework First the ultimate solution...