S1:E8: Wild Gunman and The Bronze Age Of Arcade Games (remaster)

Episode 8 October 25, 2018 01:08:03
S1:E8: Wild Gunman and The Bronze Age Of Arcade Games (remaster)
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S1:E8: Wild Gunman and The Bronze Age Of Arcade Games (remaster)

Oct 25 2018 | 01:08:03

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Show Notes

S1:E8:  The Bronze Age  of Arcade Video Games

In this episode Steve and Jeff discuss their favorite games and memories of the Bronze Age of arcade video games, a period that spans 1971 (pong) to 1978 (Space Invaders).  The pair talk about what was special about those games, and why they matter today. Also included: new music by Jeff, Atari Haiku, a remix by Jeff, and brand-new story by Steve named “Sharpshooter”.

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