
Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 421 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisureEducation | |||

Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history of the PSP! They talk about Sony's weird marketing choices, homebrew, and what PSP models were the best. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike talk about Star Fox Adventures. They discuss how it started as Dinosaur Planet and how Rare took Star Fox and made it into a Zelda-esque game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Mike does an episode on Star Fox (1993) and Star Fox 64 WHILE Tyler plays Star Fox 64. Who will finish first? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Tyler and Mike are sick. Please enjoy this rerelease as they go over some Nintendo DS games they missed (thanks Matt in Japan). Then they start the first part of their history of the PSP! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dod... more
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I've been listening for years. This podcast is just the right balance between humor and history. I appreciate how good you guys are about citing your sources.
just don’t put out an episode, otherwise great content, thank you
I love that this podcast has a conversational vibe. The hosts take a positive, nostalgic approach to the topic and may have convinced me to try the Metal Gear Solid series. 😄
This podcast gives you the detailed history of our great hobby. They just have a good time with the material they present and make you feel like you’re at the table with them. Keep up the good work. Show suggestion is the Phantasy Star series from the original rpg to the mmo’s of today.
This is amazing amazing keep it up😱😃
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Two hosts deliver a history-focused, conversational look at video games, tracing the medium from its early days to modern eras. Episodes blend rigorous context with personal anecdotes, archival sourcing, and thoughtful analysis of developers, platforms, and gameplay innovations. The show emphasizes a friendly, accessible vibe, long-form historical threads, and occasional book or theme deep-dives, all delivered with a relaxed banter that makes complex history approachable for both hardcore fans and casual listeners. Noteworthy strengths include strong host chemistry, well-sourced storytelling, and a community around ongoing discussions, guest angles, and listener input that keeps the history of games engaging and relatable for a broad audien... more
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