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Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

Karl Kuras
Ocean Software
Tom Kalinske
Warner Brothers
Sally Dark Ride
Sega
Mattel
Argentina
Game Design
MUD
Virtual Worlds
Monetization
Megasoft
Npcs
Video Games
Leapfrog
IBM PC
Video Game Update
Computer Entertainer

Monthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the globe. Follow us on Twitter @videonewsr2 and consider supporting our patreon at: www.patreon.com/user?u=7594060

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Latest Episodes

Juan 'Juanete' Jose Muglia

As microcomputers opened up a world of programming, digital art and games to kids in North America, Europe and Japan, the developing world was left out of the plans of most software developers. Crackers and software pirat... more

The history of video game magazines have given us some amazing publications that have helped historians understand the past in ways we otherwise would never be able to. One publication, a newsletter produced by mail-order retailer Video Take-Out, has... more

Video Game profits collapse, PC sales boom & The Next Gen battle begins in Japan

These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM!

This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 19... more

Comdex belongs to IBM Xmas sales outlook dismal Games get protected in Japan

These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM!

This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November 1984. ... more

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Recent Guests

Juan José Muglia
Avid member of the Megasoft/scene; interviewee
Megasoft (Argentina) / Cracking scene
Episode: Juan 'Juanete' Jose Muglia
Marylou Badeaux
Executive in Warner Records; creator of Video Game Update and Computer Entertainer
Warner Brothers
Episode: Marylou Badeaux - Warner Records, Computer Entertainer, Video Game Update, Video Take-Out
Gary Bracey
Executive involved in Ocean Software's development and licensing operations
Ocean Software
Episode: Gary Bracey - Part 1 - Ocean
Phil Adam
Video game industry executive, co-founder of Spectrum Holobyte and key figure at Interplay
Spectrum Holobyte / Interplay
Episode: Phil Adam - Spectrum Holobyte, SPA, Interplay, Amico
Tom Kalinske
Former CEO of Mattel and influential figure in the early days of Sega in America
Mattel / Sega
Episode: Tom Kalinske - Mattel, Sega, Leap Frog
Richard Bartle
Pioneering computer scientist and co-creator of MUD
Essex University / MUD Development
Episode: Richard Bartle - Part 1 - MUD (Multi User Dungeon)
John Wood
Founder of Sally Unlimited / Sally Dark Ride, animatronics pioneer
Sally Dark Ride
Episode: John Wood - Sally Dark Ride

Hosts

Carl
Host of Video Game Newsroom Time Machine
Alex
Co-host of Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Good

    Good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hz!65
    United States2 years ago
  • I found my messiah

    This chap really knows his stuff!

    Finally humour, knowledge and a little class all in one fell swoop.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KijijiSTAR
    Canada7 years ago
  • Very knowledgeable 👍

    Karl really knows his stuff and he presents it in an interesting way. I look forward to following this new podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madsdk
    Denmark8 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Just listened to first ep. Very enjoyable and great idea sharing retro gaming news from three different decades. Also like that the European gaming news is mentioned as I’m from the UK so happy it’s not just US centric. Hope in the future you might get a co-presenter to bounce off. I can see this podcast going from strength to strength

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dazstorm
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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High knowledge density; great for guests with industry chops.
Could benefit from a co-host dynamic as suggested by listeners.
Insightful retro-gaming history with sharp market context.
UK/Europe coverage adds welcome variety and depth.

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Talking Points

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Juan 'Juanete' Jose Muglia
Q: ¿Qué cambió en el negocio cuando llegó software original y la distribución se volvió más legal?
La llegada de distribuidores oficiales y la demanda de productos originales impulsó una transición gradual: de copiar juegos a vender hardware, PCs y productos originales, con un enfoque en servicio y garantía, y posteriormente a proyectos retro.
Juan 'Juanete' Jose Muglia
Q: ¿En qué año comienzas a involucrarte seriamente con la computación y la programación?
Comencé muy joven, alrededor de los 12 o 13 años, con la Sinclair y luego la Commodore en los años 84-86, pasando de aprender a programar a abrir Megasoft en los ochenta.
Juan 'Juanete' Jose Muglia
Q: ¿Cómo llegaste a contactar a un grupo de piratas en Perú?
Se contactaba escribiendo direcciones que aparecían en las intros y, por medio de intercambios y cartas canjeadas, establecimos contacto para intercambiar materiales y colaborar en proyectos.
Marylou Badeaux - Warner Records, Computer Entertainer, Video Game Update, Video Take-Out
Q: Where are you from originally and what's your educational background?
She describes growing up in Boston, moving to LA for dance, and pivoting to industry work through opportunities and retooling with night school for speech and music; the key theme is a relentless search for a path that blended creativity with practical skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

What is Video Game Newsroom Time Machine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This monthly show takes a historical lens to video game headlines, tracing what happened 30, 40, and 50 years ago across the globe. Each episode weaves together industry shifts, licensing dynamics, and business strategy as seen through executives, publishers, and developers who were shaping the market at the time. Expect deep-dive retrospectives on mega-eras—from early hardware and publishing ecosystems to the dawn of online services and digital distribution—paired with first-hand anecdotes from veteran leaders and founders. The format often blends memory with market context, offering insights useful for sponsors or guests seeking a long-view perspective on gaming history, licensing, and industry evolution. Notable is the emphasis on cross‑... more

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5. Tom Kalinske
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