Best Insert Coins Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Positive Gaming Spaces with EA's Chris Norris 26:38

10M ago26:38

26:38

We're shining the spotlight on Chris Norris, the exec from Electronic Arts who's dialing up the positive play in gaming communities. Chris is the Senior Director of Player Connection at EA. We had a great conversation, treading the path of evolution of social interactions in video games - from the cozy comfort of couch co-op play to making friends …

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Insert Coin, Insert Ad: How To Take Advantage of In-Game Advertising 35:10

1y ago35:10

35:10

When marketers think of in-game advertising, they jump to big-budget executions like building a universe in Roblox. But overlooking performance marketing in-games is a big mistake. I spoke to Simon Spaull, CRO and Co-Founder of in-game advertising company GADSME, about: how in-game advertising developed why many in-game advertising algorithms punis…

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Episode 3 - Tiger Game.Com 15:02

3y ago15:02

15:02

In this episode: Fergus takes a look at the enigma that is the Tiger Game.Com, a handheld system from the late 90s. He talks about the system, the games and gives a verdict on this unusual console! Take a look at our website: that90svgp.com Or send us an email: hello@that90svgp.com Enjoy the episode!…

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Episode 2 - N64 and Super Mario 64 16:56

3y ago16:56

16:56

In this episode: Fergus takes a look at some of the best and revolutionary features of the Nintendo 64 before taking a trip down memory lane with one of this console's best titles, Super Mario 64. If you liked the N64 you'll enjoy this episode! Take a look at our website: that90svgp.com Or send us an email: hello@that90svgp.com Enjoy the episode!…

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Episode 1 - Road Rash 13:13

3+ y ago13:13

13:13

Our first episode is here! Join Fergus as he takes a look a popular game from 1991, Road Rash. This episode is a real trip down memory lane, talking about the main features and gameplay of this Sega classic. Also, we briefly cover some of the top stories from '91. Take a look at our website: that90svgp.com Or send us an email: hello@that90svgp.com …

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Trailer 1:26

3+ y ago1:26

1:26

Welcome! The first episode will be dropping in a few weeks, but find out a bit more about the podcast and what we'll be covering in this brand new show. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Take a look at our website: that90svgp.com Or send us an email: hello@that90svgp.com See you soon!…

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Roundtable: How Fortnite's Brand Partnerships Are Building the Metaverse 41:07

3+ y ago41:07

41:07

From Travis Scott to Marvel's Avengers, Fortnite has built a macrocosm of events containing some of the biggest names in entertainment today. Its continued development beyond a 1 vs. 99 shooter game into a destination for IP crossover has media analysts speculating: can Fortnite build the Metaverse? This episode, CEO Jamin Warren speaks with conten…

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How Games Marketing Affects Social Change with Ad Council's Rebecca Mir 25:07

3+ y ago25:07

25:07

We spoke with Rebecca, Director of Digital Product Management at Ad Council, about the inherent potential of technology, games, and digital media for creating social change; the differences between traditional marketing and PSA development; and how Guild Wars 2 proved to be the perfect place to Seize the Awkward. This episode was hosted by Jamin Wa…

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Roundtable: Why and How to Market to Gamers on YouTube 44:57

3+ y ago44:57

44:57

This episode, Twofivesix CEO Jamin Warren spoke with content strategist Paolo Yumol and junior audience strategist Lyn Rafil to discuss how YouTube fits into the larger online media ecosystem, why people actually watch gaming on YouTube, and the hurdles that brands face when trying to break into the space. This episode was hosted by Jamin Warren. M…

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How Brands Can Leverage Advertising in Mobile Games With Tapjoy's Sarah Chafer 22:17

3+ y ago22:17

22:17

While marketers turn their heads towards high-profile partnerships in esports, Fortnite, and Twitch, it becomes easy to forget a major portion of the gaming audience: the mobile gamer. The global mobile gaming market is estimated to reach over $77 billion in revenue by the end of 2020. There are many reasons for the persistent growth and player ret…

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How Video Game Fundraisers Create Big Opportunity for Charities w/ Twitch's Alyssa Sweetman 16:37

4y ago16:37

16:37

One of the biggest success stories from the world of games has been charity fundraisers. While public perception of "gamers" doesn't include philanthropy, the reality couldn't be further from the truth. More than $42 million has been pledged to charity over the last decade—all from gamers supporting their favorite causes. "I don't think it has anyt…

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The future of content production belongs to video game streamers 19:37

4y ago19:37

19:37

Our guest this episode is Doron Nir, CEO, and co-founder of StreamElements. With over a decade of experience in the games’ world, Doron brings together his expertise in digital game design, software development, and teaching in the development of StreamElements. It’s pretty clear that a new generation of celebrities has risen from the world of game…

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What you can learn from Tumblr about marketing to gamers 16:34

4y ago16:34

16:34

Our guest this episode is Siena Nahl, head of Gaming and Esports Partnerships at Tumblr. The platform has grown into a robust and diverse social network for art, entertainment, and, perhaps most notably, fandom. As an ecosystem of microblogs, Tumblr offers users the opportunity to develop close-knit communities around the games, characters, and sto…

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How music drives social experiences in virtual reality 19:51

4+ y ago19:51

19:51

As the director of strategic business development at Sansar, Sam Distaso has scaled the platform into the premier social VR live events company. With Twofivesix’s help, he also identified, negotiated, and executed industry-first partnerships with leading EDM record label, Monstercat. We spoke to him about the challenges of social VR, the potential …

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How augmented reality is changing the face of the beauty industry 10:12

4+ y ago10:12

10:12

Berkly Foster is the creative director at ModiFace, a technology company recently acquired by L’Oréal Group that focuses on augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies. For close to a decade she has been at the forefront of the beauty tech industry, leading the design of AR and AI innovations for industry-leading beauty brands. Her w…

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What arcades can teach us about the future of esports 17:44

4+ y ago17:44

17:44

GameWorks is a chain of location-based entertainment venues featuring a wide array of video game arcades in addition to full-service bars and restaurants. There are currently seven GameWorks venues throughout the U.S, with the re-opening of the chains' flagship store in Las Vegas, NV. They also have GameWorks’ esports Lounges fully furnished with t…

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Are video game companies missing the mark on diversity? 18:02

4+ y ago18:02

18:02

Danielle aka EbonixSims makes custom designs for other black gamers who don't always see themselves (or “simselves”) represented. She’s bringing more change, representation, and diversity into games through her custom content. In fact, T-Pain has actually used her content to find dreads for his Sim. But that wasn’t her most memorable moment as a co…

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Esports host Frankie Ward offers her insight into the esports audience 19:19

4+ y ago19:19

19:19

Not all gamers are esports fans, but it’s worth paying attention to this particular segment of gaming fandom. Here are just a few reasons why: – 2019 was a milestone year for global esports. The global esports economy surpassed $1 billion this past year, a year-over-year growth of +26.7%, notes Newzoo’s 2019 Global Esports Market Report. – The tota…

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Twofivesix Senior Strategist Mindy Lee gives a primer on in-game advertising and IP collaborations 10:55

4+ y ago10:55

10:55

As an agency that works exclusively in the gaming industry, we always get asked about how companies should connect with an audience who loves games. With an average of 25 video games being released a day, new services being added every year, and 2.2 million streamers on Twitch, the world of gaming is always expanding, making marketing in those spac…

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Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah E. Needleman on the year in video games and what 2020 holds for the industry 20:33

4+ y ago20:33

20:33

In our year in review, we speak to Sarah E. Needleman, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who writes about the video game industry. Over the last few months, she has covered everything from Google Stadia to KFC’s dating sim. Needleman has been at the paper since 2001, and prior to her current beat, she covered small business and careers. Like w…

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How do you market fashion to gamers? 13:27

5y ago13:27

13:27

Gamers aren’t exactly known for their style, but our guests, Rachel Feinberg and Breanne Harrison-Pollock, are looking to change that. They co-founded the esports and gaming apparel company Ateyo, the first company to offer technically designed apparel that is custom-built for gaming. Want to hear more from us? Sign up for our newsletter. This epis…

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Should brands bet big on virtual influencers? 16:41

5y ago16:41

16:41

Virtual influencers like Lil Miquela are here, and brands are betting big on them. We speak to Peter Rojas, co-founder of Gizmodo and Engadget and an investor in synthetic reality at Betaworks Ventures, about these virtual characters and the future of how we engage with them. Want to hear more from us? Sign up for our newsletter. This episode was h…

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Behind the billion-dollar success of Kickstarter board games 17:00

5y ago17:00

17:00

When people talk about games, video games usually get all the attention. But tabletop games shouldn’t be ignored, especially since Kickstarter game projects have brought in one billion dollars with tabletop games making up 69 percent of pledges. We speak to Luke Crane, Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss the appeal of tabletop gaming and the p…

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Netflix’s narrative designer on making interactive stories more accessible 16:22

5y ago16:22

16:22

Juan Vaca, Netflix’s first narrative designer, gives us his thoughts on why interactive content is taking off lately. He also details how his gaming background influences his storytelling, why he thinks of his audience as players instead of viewers, and what exactly goes into making an interactive movie or TV show at Netflix. Want to hear more from…

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Why Alexis Ohanian thanks games for founding Reddit 13:31

5y ago13:31

13:31

As the co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital, Alexis Ohanian has lots of thoughts on online communities. In this interview, he goes into how he started programming thanks to games, connections made through social media, and the changing definition of who gamers are. Want to hear more from us? Sign up for our newsletter. This episode was host…

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Why is The New York Times making games? 12:49

5y ago12:49

12:49

Did you know The New York Times makes games? Our first guest is Sam Von Ehren, a game designer at The New York Times. We speak with him about why The New York Times makes games, how his game fits in with the rest of The Times’ news coverage, common misconceptions about what a New York Times game looks like, and who he’s trying to reach. Want to hea…

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Twofivesix: Gaming and Marketing Trailer 3:47

5y ago3:47

3:47

Introducing Twofivesix: Gaming and Marketing, a new podcast from Twofivesix. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Want to hear more from us? Sign up for our newsletter. This episode was hosted by Jamin Warren. Music was provided by Lusine. Twofivesix is a strategic consultancy that helps brands engage with gamers. Founder and CEO Jamin Warren …

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#28: WHO's Gaming Disorder and Gaming News 40:23

5y ago40:23

40:23

Tim tirades about the WHO's Gaming Disorder and how he has experienced it in the past, and how it seems to be ridiculed and how harmful that is to those suffering. He also jumps into upcoming gaming news like Pokemon Sword and Shield, Fable 4, and A Plague Tale: Innocence! Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Them…

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#27: WoW Classic, Party Hard 2 & A Plague Tale: Innocence and E3 Predictions 38:28

5y ago38:28

38:28

Tim delves into his excitement for WoW Classic and it's August 27th release date (YAY!). He also jumps into Party Hard 2 and A Plague Tale: Innocence, two new games he's played. Finally, he makes some off-the-cuff tinfoil hat E3 predictions for the upcoming event! Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abst…

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#26: Intellivision Amico & Randy Pitchford 36:42

5y ago36:42

36:42

Tim discusses the Intellivision Amico - who is this aimed at? It seems cool, but who knows what it's targeted at? Then, Tim goes into Randy Pitchford and his near-total meltdown rant against Game Informer. Oh boy, it's a doozy. Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Supp…

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#25: Shootin' the Breeze 31:54

5y ago31:54

31:54

Tim on a time crunch - who knew? Episode 25 is just catching up and hanging out and talking about classic games and how they've evolved over a few short generations - from the N64/PSOne/Dreamcast era to the GameCube/Xbox/PS2 era even into the PS3/Xbox 360/Wii era. The focuses have changed, but a lot of super simple games have stayed around. Check o…

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#24: With Special Guest ShakkaPanda - Content Creation Philosophies, Views on Pewdiepie, DLive and Content Moral High Ground 1:07:16

5y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

ShakkaPanda joins the show for this episode! Shakka and Tim discuss content creation philosophies and inspirations, intentions and the fact that "it's okay to play." The pair also dig into Pewdiepie joining DLive to live stream there, and discuss the risks and concerns that being on a platform with such a polarizing figure can bring. They also talk…

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#23: Supporting Content Creators, Epic Games Store vs Steam, and Callout Culture 44:02

5y ago44:02

44:02

Tim talks about supporting content creators, the Epic Games Store versus Steam (and the weird fanboyism around it), and callout culture on Twitter. Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ict/support…

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#22: Ask Me Anything - Sekiro, AFK Streams and Sparks, DnD and Game Backlogs 46:54

5y ago46:54

46:54

Tim runs an AMA - Ask Me Anything! Questions range from FromSoftware and soulsbourne games, AFK Streams and Sparks, DnD and Game Backlogs! We run the gamut this week! Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ict…

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#21: Adam Sessler and Star Wars 35:03

5y ago35:03

35:03

Tim discusses one of his childhood heroes, Adam Sessler. He also dives into one of his childhood passions: Star Wars! Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ict/support…

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#20: Hair and Personal Expression, RetroFizz, and Google Stadia 34:12

5y ago34:12

34:12

Tim goes over hair empowering him, personal expression, and stuffy work environments; RetroFizz being live now; and Google Stadia! Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ict/support…

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#19: Pokemon Sword & Shield, THQ Nordic 8chan AMA, Xbox on Switch, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 50:32

5+ y ago50:32

50:32

A lot happened in one week, so it's a crammed episode this time around! Pokemon Sword & Shield were announced at the Pokemon Direct, THQ Nordic makes a boneheaded move and puts an AMA on 8chan, Xbox makes its way to Switch, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order reveal coming to Star Wars Celebration in Chicago in April. Check out Tim: https://insertcoin…

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#18: We're Back! Apex Legends, Anthem & Crackdown 3, and Activision-Blizzard's Folly 51:50

5+ y ago51:50

51:50

We're back from hiatus! YAY! Tim talks Apex Legends, Anthem and Crackdown 3, and Activision-Blizzard's weird choice for firing 8% of their staff. It's a head scratcher. Missed you! <3 Check out Tim: https://insertcoin.theater Intro song is the ICT Podcast Theme by Abstraction abstractionmusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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#17: Diablo Immortal and Gamer Entitlement & Tim Ramblings 37:00

5+ y ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, Tim goes into Diablo Immortal and gamer entitlement, and then jumps into a long-winded ramble about charity fundraising as a content creator and giving fatigue.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ict/support

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#16: Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. Impressions, Riot Games Sexism, and My Content Creation Crisis 50:29

5+ y ago50:29

50:29

Tim goes over his feelings on the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. and what he liked and didn't like about it, then into the light and flavorful topic (just kidding) of the Riot Games sexism case, and then Tim delves into his content creation crisis and where that left him.Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict mixer.com/insertcointheater Intro …

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#15: Black Ops 4 in Review, Red Dead Redemption 2 Crunch Time: Do I Buy It Or Not? 44:41

5+ y ago44:41

44:41

Tim gives his feelings about Black Ops 4 (finally - it's been a few weeks!), and then talks about the Crunch problem in the games industry, and whether to support RDR2 or not because of this.Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict mixer.com/insertcointheater Intro song is the ICT Podcast ThemeOutro is SanctuaryBoth by Abstractionabst…

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#14: Content Creation, Monetization, and Running a Brand/Business w/ Rival_Laura 49:35

5+ y ago49:35

49:35

Rival_Laura joins us for this discussion about content creation, art, monetization and running a brand an business! We talk about sponsorships, partnerships, and a ton more. Thanks to Laura for joining during this special episode of the ICT podcast!Check out Broadcastick at www.broadcastick.com.Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict…

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#13: BLOPS4, This Crazy Week, and An Interesting #AskICT! 35:20

5+ y ago35:20

35:20

Black Ops 4 is out, but it's still a bit early for a full impression. This week has been hectic - sponsorship, PAX South and a charity event with egg smashing and pie facing! Finally, someone asks if a streamer is "doing it wrong" by streaming to get the attention of another streamer and for approval.Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.…

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#12: The History of Games - Bungie Studios, Chapter 3 19:06

5+ y ago19:06

19:06

Tim continues the journey through the extended history of Bungie Studios, covering Myth to Oni to the start of the veritable Halo franchise!Intro song is the History of Games Theme by Abstraction, with the amazing voice of Stephen Chesterton at goldenvo.co. Outro song is Sanctuary by Abstractionabstractionmusic.com--- Support this podcast: https://…

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#11: Forza Horizon 4 Review & The Science of Selling Out 32:57

5+ y ago32:57

32:57

Tim talks about Forza Horizon 4, an awesome game by Turn 10! It's actually really solid. Tim also dives into selling out and what it means. Is it such a bad thing?Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict mixer.com/insertcointheater Intro song is the ICT Podcast ThemeOutro is SanctuaryBoth by Abstractionabstractionmusic.com--- Support …

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#10: Story Time, Quick Reviews, and Variety Podcast Panel 1:17:36

5+ y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Tim explains last week's lack of an episode, gives brief review Forza Horizon 4 and a quick recap of Overwatch's current state, and drops the Variety Podcasting Round Table from PAX West 2018 featuring undeadhooligan, GhostfromTexas and Hasselhoffed!Check out their podcasts:mixer.com/undeadhooligan mixer.com/GhostfromTexasmixer.com/HasselhoffedChec…

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#9: Mixer Podcasting Panel at PAX w/ NyteTide & MyBoomShtick 59:56

6y ago59:56

59:56

This is a replay of the Mixer Podcasting LIVE Segment on the Mixer Partner Stage at PAX West 2018, featuring the likes of MyBoomShtick and NyteTide, two extremely excellent podcasters who also utilize Mixer as their primary livestreaming platforms.Check out their podcasts:anchor.fm/nytetideanchor.fm/myboomshtickanchor.fm/bitnCheck out Tim:twitter.c…

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#8: Graveyard Keeper/Gal*Gun 2/We Happy Few & Ramble Engaged 34:54

6y ago34:54

34:54

Episode 8 is here! Tim gives his impressions on Graveyard Keeper, Gal*Gun 2, and We Happy Few, as well as responds to a comment from Castbox.He also prattles about a lot of things due to being nervous for PAX West. It's going to be fiiiiine...Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict mixer.com/insertcointheater Break songs are "Home Ba…

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#7: Call of Duty Losing Single Player & Nostalgia and Gaming 17:22

6y ago17:22

17:22

Call of Duty is abandoning single-player campaign modes. Is this good or is it bad? We delve into the facts behind this move.We also look into nostalgia and its positive and negative effects on gaming and why it's important.Check out Tim:twitter.com/InsertCoinTim discord.gg/ict mixer.com/insertcointheater Break songs are "Home Base Groove" and "Itt…

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#6: The History of Games - Bungie Studios, Chapters 1 & 2 24:24

6y ago24:24

24:24

The first edition of The History of Games, a side-quest into the heart of video game history, is here! Tim dives headlong into what turned Bungie Inc. into the behemoth name it is today and its humble beginnings.Break songs are "Home Base Groove" and "Itty Bitty 8 Bit" from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. Intro song is the History of Games Theme …

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