Welcome to the Gaming History Club, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse history of video games with a peculiarly passionate gamer couple, JP & Gaby. Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the evolution and cultural impact of video games, from the early days of arcade classics to the modern era of triple A titles. New episodes will be released every second Wednesday. For more information or to get in touch, please visit us at www.GamingHistory.Club
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Evolution of Gaming Controllers (Part One)
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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 epi…
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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…
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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 advantag…
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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 w…
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Insert Coin to Continue: History of Microtransactions
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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 Facebook I…
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The Mind of the Machine: AI in Video Games
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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…
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Pixel Pride: Spotlight on LGBTQ+ In Gaming
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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 yo…
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Skybound: Story of Microsoft Flight Simulator
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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 Univ…
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Byte by Byte: Evolution of Storage Mediums
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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 a…
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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 …
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Ctrl + Alt + Defeat: E-Sports Dominations
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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 impac…
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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 Facebook Instagram Theme tune cre…
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We Think Differently!: Video Games & Neurodiversity
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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…
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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 ev…
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Valentine's Special: Player 2 Press Start
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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 Facebook Instagram Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Co-Op Classics YouTube FireTruck Gauntlet Inter…
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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.Clu…
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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: G…
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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 Facebook Instagram Theme tune created …
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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: GamingHist…
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Play for all: Accessibility in Video Games
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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 Facebook Instagram Theme t…
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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 Facebook Instagram Theme tune created by Tom Docherty Sources: Rise of…
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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 Facebook…
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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 y…
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Up Up - Down Down: Journey of Cheat Codes
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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…
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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 becau…
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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 n…
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Point, Click, Play!: The Full Story
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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 i…
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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, a…
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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: Gaming…
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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 …
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