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The Story of the First Video Game Cartridge | Gaming Historian

The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from? Learn the story behind the first programmable home console - the Fairchild Channel F - and the team behind it. How come Fairchild couldn't capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into obscurity? ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Part 1: Desperation Breeds Innovation 13:58 - Part 2: Mavericks 22:54 - Part 3: A Commitment 31:03 - Part 4: A Long Shadow 👉 Support the show | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #Fairchild #ChannelF #GamingHistorian


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The Forgotten Portable NES | Gaming Historian

Learn the history behind The Express, a portable Nintendo Entertainment System from BDL Enterprises. In 1990, the hot new trend in the video game industry was handheld systems. The Nintendo Game Boy and Atari Lynx battled for the market, while NEC and Sega had consoles on the way. But there was another handheld coming you may not have heard of: The Express. It was from a small company called BDL Enterprises, and the idea was impressive: A portable version of the NES! Why did this console never see the light of day? ▶️ New viewer? Subscribe! | https://bit.ly/3dLn9WJ Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian 🤝 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #GamingHistorian #Hardware #NES


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Sharp SF1: A Super Famicom TV | Gaming Historian

▶️ New viewer? Subscribe! | https://bit.ly/3dLn9WJ When Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in 1990, they couldn't make enough consoles to meet the demand. But there was another way to get one: The Sharp SF1, a $1,000 TV with a built-in Super Famicom! Learn the history and functionality of this obscure piece of video game hardware. Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian 🤝 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com


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When Nintendo Games Were on Atari | Gaming Historian

Before Nintendo had the NES, their games appeared on other consoles, including the biggest: the Atari 2600. Learn about the history of these ports and that weird time when Mario competed with himself. ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Donkey Kong 03:08 - Donkey Kong Jr. 04:14 - Sky Skipper 07:01 - Popeye 08:40 - Mario Bros. Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #Nintendo #Atari #GamingHistorian


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Microsoft's 3 Biggest Mistakes | Gaming Historian

Microsoft entered the video game console business in 2001 with the Xbox. Today, they are still a major player in the industry. But it hasn't exactly been a smooth journey. Here are three of their biggest blunders (so far). ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian 👉 Support the show | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com


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What Happened to Mega Man Universe? | Gaming Historian

Five years before Super Mario Maker, Capcom was developing Mega Man Universe, a central hub where users could create and share their own Mega Man levels. In less than a year, it was canceled. What happened? ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian 👉 Support the show | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com


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How the Mario Characters Got Their Names | Gaming Historian

Is Luigi named after a pizza parlor? Who actually came up with the name Donkey Kong? Why is King Koopa named after a bowl of soup? Learn the inspirations behind the names of 8 Super Mario characters! 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Mario 05:28 - Luigi 07:07 - Princess Peach 08:54 - Toad 10:57 - Yoshi 12:29 - Donkey Kong 17:54 - Wario 19:12 - Bowser Additional music provided by: Banjo Guy Ollie | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-umfrfqPvDvWCYHJGYtpA Super Guitar Bros | https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperGuitarBros ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian 👉 Support the show | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #SuperMario #NintendoHistory #GamingHistorian


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Don't Touch: The Story of the U-Force | Gaming Historian

In 1989, the most anticipated new controller for the NES wasn't the Power Glove; it was the U-Force. Learn about the making of the device, its rocky road to retail, and the battle against the Power Glove. A special thank you to @Cinemassacre (James Rolfe, Angry Video Game Nerd) for lending his voice! 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Part 1: A New Way to Play 14:21 - Part 2: Under Pressure 27:12 - Part 3: Don't Touch → New viewer? Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian → Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian ☆ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian ☆ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #UForce #NES #GamingHistorian


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SEGA Mega Modem: Ahead of Its Time

New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ In 1989, Sunsoft came to SEGA with a proposal: What if people could play Mega Drive games together online? Wanting to make a splash in the market, the two companies teamed up and created the Mega Modem. The device brought online gameplay, downloadable games, news, contests, and even financial transactions to the SEGA Mega Drive! Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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LJN's Roll & Rocker | Gaming Historian

Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video. I've been wearing their glasses for years and I can't recommend them enough. Order your Home Try-On Kit FREE at http://www.warbyparker.com/gaminghistorian. Offer only valid in the US. 1989 was the year of NES controllers. Mattel introduced the Power Glove. Broderbund debuted the U-Force. And then there was LJN's Roll & Rocker. The Roll & Rocker was a stand-on plastic board that rocked back and forth to control directional movement in games. It promised radical gaming action. But did the Roll & Rocker deliver? New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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There Was a Lock for the NES | Gaming Historian

New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ In 1989, parents' concerns for their children's video game habits were at an all-time high. One eclectic inventor thought he had the perfect solution: Homework First. It was a literal lock that blocked the cartridge slot of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Was Homework First the ultimate solution to Nintenditis? Learn the story behind the first parental control system for video games. Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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The Story of Mega Man on DOS | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: The Story of Mega Man on DOS | Gaming Historian
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Description: Get Honey for FREE today▸ http://joinhoney.com/gaminghistorian Honey finds coupons with the click of a button. Thanks Honey for sponsoring The Story of Mega Man on DOS! Learn the history of the Mega Man DOS games. In 1990, Capcom released Mega Man...on DOS? It's certainly a strange game when compared to the NES titles. But it was made by one man, Stephen Rozner, in his spare time. You could argue it was a fan game that Capcom cashed in on. And if you can believe it, Rozner and his brother made a sequel too! Learn the history of the Mega Man DOS games and the developers behind them. Additional Footage 10minGameplay - https://www.youtube.com/c/10minGameplay1 DigitalNeohuman - https://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalNeohuman New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin Watch more documentaries and retro video game history videos like this Mega Man history video on my channel below! | The Gaming Historian https://www.youtube.com/user/mcfrosti... #MegaMan #DOSgames #GamingHistorian #RetroGaming #Capcom #MegaManDos #VideoGameHistory


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Sony's Three Biggest Mistakes | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: Sony's Three Biggest Mistakes | Gaming Historian
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Description: New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ Sony entered the video game industry in 1994 with the Playstation, and they have been a major player ever since. But they didn't get there without a few bumps in the road. Let's go over Sony's three biggest mistakes! #GamingHistorian #VideoGameHistory #SonyMistakes Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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The Story of Mario Paint | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: The Story of Mario Paint | Gaming Historian
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Description: Get the best deals while shopping online ▸ http://joinhoney.com/gaminghistorian Honey is FREE and finds coupons with the click of a button. Thanks Honey for sponsoring! In the early 90's, Nintendo faced mounting pressure to provide more educational games. Their answer was Mario Paint. Learn the story behind the game and how it changed the lives of 3 creative individuals. Intro - 00:00 Part 1: Mario Paint - 03:03 Part 2: Mario Artist - 28:20 Part 3: Legacy - 32:32 For a list of sources, please visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com Starring: Benjamin Rivers - https://www.youtube.com/LestradeTGQ Jazzy Boho - http://jazzyboho.com/ Thomas Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/TomBobBlender Additional Footage: Cinemassacre - https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesnintendonerd DigitalNeohuman - https://www.youtube.com/DigitalNeohuman Grooveraider - https://www.youtube.com/Grooveraider John Andersen (Saving the Video Game) - https://www.youtube.com/savesgaming Polygon - https://www.youtube.com/polygon Yoshiller - https://www.youtube.com/Yoshiller Additional Images: Jazzy Boho - http://jazzyboho.com/ Wietse van Bruggen - https://www.gamegeschiedenis.nl/ Music: Banjo Guy Ollie - https://www.youtube.com/OllieLongZ Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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Crusader of Centy: Sega's Zelda Clone on the Genesis | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: Crusader of Centy: Sega's Zelda Clone on the Genesis | Gaming Historian
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Description: New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ In 1994, Sega launched the Mega Role-Playing Project to compete with Nintendo's RPG lineup. The first game from the project was Crusader of Centy, a Zelda clone! Learn more about it's creation and legacy. Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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Awesome Possum: Tengen's Failed Mascot | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: Awesome Possum: Tengen's Failed Mascot | Gaming Historian
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Description: New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ In 1993, Tengen wanted their own Mario or Sonic. They created Awesome Possum. On the surface, it's nothing special. But behind the game is a story about climate change, possums, and a ridiculous lawsuit. Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow The Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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Super Mario Bros. Pitch Meeting

In the early 1990’s, Mario and Luigi were all the rage. The Nintendo video game franchise had become a massive worldwide phenomenon, so it only made sense for Hollywood to try and cash in on it. The Super Mario Bros movie was the first movie based on a video game ever made, and it did not exactly inspire confidence in the genre.

What Facts Did I Get Wrong? | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: What Facts Did I Get Wrong? | Gaming Historian
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Description: New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ Let's take a look back into the past...my past! In this video, I find 5 errors in my old episodes, offer corrections, and analyze what went wrong. Charles Paradis article on Space Invaders - https://www.academia.edu/3672374/Insert_Coin_to_Play_Space_Invaders_and_the_100_Yen_Myth #GamingHistorian #VideoGameHistory Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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The Story of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Gaming Historian

Episode Title: The Story of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Gaming Historian
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Description: A documentary about the creation of Super Mario Bros. 3, the unparalleled hype surrounding its release, and why it's considered one of the greatest games of all time. 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Part 1: The Ultimate Mario 24:21 - Part 2: The Hype 38:13 - Part 3: The Greatest 45:59 - End Credits New viewer? Subscribe! ► http://goo.gl/WCIhMQ Support the show on Patreon ► https://goo.gl/pQaU9N Additional music provided by Banjo Guy Ollie - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-umfrfqPvDvWCYHJGYtpA Additional thanks to Gaming Alexandria - https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ #SuperMarioBros3 #Documentary #GamingHistorian Follow Gaming Historian on: Facebook ► https://goo.gl/gEbNvo Twitter ► https://goo.gl/6EJGzg Website ► https://goo.gl/dt5qin


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