Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2

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TCW Podcast Episode 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2

Following the release of Breakout by Atari, its influence spread to Japan, sparking a surge in demand that prompted numerous Japanese companies to enter the video game industry by creating clones of the popular game. Seeking innovation, Exidy developed Circus, introducing new elements to the Breakout formula. The widespread appeal of Breakout extended to the home gaming market with Atari and Nintendo releasing ball and paddle games. A standout in this genre was the uniquely designed Warlords, which evolved in parallel as an arcade and console game. Concluding our exploration, we delve into the history of Arkanoid, unveiling its captivating story, including previously unknown details about the creators that have yet to be found in English sources.

Monaco GP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGTGoKR7hUI

TCW 179 - Space Invaders and Nishikado: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-and-nishikado/

TCW 180 - Space Invaders Part II: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/space-invaders-part-ii/

TCW 029 - 50 Years of Namco: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/50-years-of-namco/

TCW 165 - Allied Leisure: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/allied-leisure/

Breakout Cocktail Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCE6zjRujps

Mr Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_BBQWed8Vk

TCW 052 - The Many Faces of Konami: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-many-faces-of-konami/

TCW 077 - Invading Taito Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-1/

TCW 078 - Invading Taito Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/invading-taito-part-2/

Taito TT Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpha-l6ve4

Exidy Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFm3b7e2tV8

Breakout and Super Breakout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xo-IzERu0

TCW 051- Sons of Pong: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sons-of-pong/

Video Pinball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdH1I80ESQ

Nintendo Kuzushi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-XAvkZIBQ0

Video Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rie4hsUeDuA

Warlords VCS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzQ8QhGJdY

Warlords Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y2xYX6h380

Arkanoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-Z6QQ5AOQ

TCW 028 - Picking up the Pieces: The US Arcade Industry After the Crash: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/picking-up-the-pieces-the-us-arcade-industry-after-the-crash/

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love

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