Gaming History Club – Details, episodes & analysis

Unwrap the stories behind the greatest holiday launches in gaming history! From consoles that defined a generation to blockbuster titles that made the season magical, we explore how gaming shaped the holidays—and how the holidays shaped gaming. Grab some cocoa and dive in!

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

No other game has left such a lasting legacy on game mechanics. Before iconic games like Space Invaders or consoles like the Atari 2600 even existed, Dungeons & Dragons was already shaping the future of gaming. Join us to find out how D&D came to be, explore some of the earliest video games it inspired, and uncover its unmatched influence on 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 tune created by Tom Docherty

Sources:

Influence of D&D in Video Games - Fandom

CPRG Addict

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 with us!

Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club

Facebook

Instagram

Theme tune created by Tom Docherty

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

Instagram

Theme tune created by Tom Docherty

Sources:

What is Free-to-Play? Techopedia

The role of microtransactions in Internet Gaming Disorder and Gambling Disorder

Achaea: Dreams of Divine Lands

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 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:

Play AI Dungeon

AI History Brief

Innovations in AI Gaming

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 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:

Caper in the Castro

Captain Rainbow

8 Oldest Games with Queer Representation

GLAAD

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 University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus inspired future game developers and helped to shape today's video game design, before video games were available to the general public.

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:

A Versatile Computer Generated Dynamic Flight Display Master's thesis by Bruce Artwick

Play Flight Simulator 1 through 4 on GitHub

International Virtual Aviation Organisation (IVAO)

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 and set the stage for today's digital downloads and cloud gaming wonders.

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:

Paper Tapes

Video Game Storage Media

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 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:

Interview with Satoru Okada

The Game Boy that survived the Gulf War

Game Boy flown in space

Game Boy Platform Shoes

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 impact of this thrilling global sports (or is it?) phenomenon. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind the screens and celebrate the pioneers who turned pixels into a legitimate, respected career.

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:

Spacewar by Steward Brand for Rolling Stone - December 1972

EVO Moment #37 / Daigo parry

The biggest E-Sports Games everybody should know

E-Sports - Sport or Business?