Podcast Episodes

SEGA and CSK Part 1

Episode 190

TCW Podcast Episode 190 - SEGA and CSK Part 1

 

In this first of a two-part episode about SEGA and CSK, we look at the origin of CSK, and the major …

2 years, 11 months ago

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The Simulations of Will Wright

Episode 189

TCW Podcast Episode 189 - The Simulations of Will Wright

 

In part two we look at the Sim craze with the release of Sim Earth, Sim Ant, and others. …

2 years, 11 months ago

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Will Wright’s Sim City

Episode 188

TCW Podcast Episode 188 - Will Wright's Sim City

 

We look at the life of game designer Will Wright who developed the hit game Sim City. Wright was, …

3 years ago

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Atari’s Sinking Ship

Episode 187

TCW Podcast Episode 187 - Atari's Sinking Ship

 

In part two of our look at Atari and the reasons behind the crash of the mid-1980 we see how Atari'…

3 years ago

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Atari’s Distribution Nightmare

Episode 186

TCW Podcast Episode 186 - Atari's Distribution Nightmare

 

In this first part deep dive at the fall of Atari and the video game industry, we look cl…

3 years, 1 month ago

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A Very Naughty Dog Pt 2

Episode 185

TCW Podcast Episode 185 - A Very Naughty Dog Pt 2

 

In our continuing look at Naughty Dog, we examine the continuing development of Crash Bandicoot …

3 years, 1 month ago

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A Very Naughty Dog Pt 1

Episode 184

TCW Podcast Episode 184 - A Very Naughty Dog Pt 1

 

Before "The Last of Us" what eventually became Naughty Dog was founded by two teens Andy Gavin, …

3 years, 2 months ago

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A Working Model of Vending

Episode 183

TCW Podcast Episode 183 - A Working Model of Vending

 

The arcade industry had many influences. From traveling fairs, clockmakers, and more. Eventua…

3 years, 2 months ago

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The KOEI Dynasty

Episode 182

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 …

3 years, 3 months ago

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The Fabric of Koei

Episode 181

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 an…

3 years, 3 months ago

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