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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane

Podcast A Trip Down Memory Card Lane
David Kassin and Robert Kassin
Would you like to learn new things about your favorite video games, and the people who create them? A Trip Down Memory Card Lane is a weekly video game history...

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  • Ep.237 – Springfield in Pixels - The Simpsons in Gaming
    Today, we’re heading to Springfield to explore the early days of The Simpsons in video games, starting with the iconic Simpsons Arcade Game released in 1991. We begin by uncovering Matt Groening’s journey from underground cartoonist to television icon, leading to The Simpsons becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Then, we’ll dive into the wave of Simpsons games throughout the '90s, from arcade hits to home console classics like Bart vs. the Space Mutants and Virtual Springfield. Finally, we’ll reflect on the legacy of The Simpsons in gaming and how the franchise evolved over the decades. So, grab your arcade tokens and join us for some Springfield mayhem on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane! Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co
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  • Ep.236 – The Wonders of the Swan - Bandai's Handheld Journey
    Today, we’re exploring the Bandai WonderSwan, an innovative handheld console released in 1999 and designed by the legendary Gunpei Yokoi. We’ll start by uncovering how Bandai entered the gaming market and Yokoi’s design philosophy of “lateral thinking with withered technology.” Then, we’ll examine the WonderSwan’s unique features, including its long battery life, dual-orientation gameplay, and exclusive library of Japanese titles. Finally, we’ll reflect on its legacy, its battle against Nintendo’s Game Boy, and its status as Yokoi’s final gaming creation. So, grab a single AA battery and join us as we power up the WonderSwan on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane! Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co
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  • Ep.235 – Episode 235: On the Frontlines - Command and Conquer Goes First Person
    Today, we’re diving into Command & Conquer: Renegade, the 2002 spinoff that took the beloved real-time strategy franchise into the first-person shooter genre. We start by exploring the origins of Command & Conquer at Westwood Studios and how the team sought to expand the universe beyond its RTS roots. Then, we’ll examine how Renegade blended fast-paced combat with strategic elements, bringing the Tiberium War to life from a soldier’s perspective. Finally, we’ll reflect on the game’s legacy, from its cult following to the fan-made Renegade X project that keeps the experience alive today. So, grab your weapons and join us on the battlefield for today’s trip down Memory Card Lane! Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co
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  • Ep.234 – Choices in the Storm - David Cage and the Art of Interactive Drama
    Today, we’re diving into Heavy Rain, the 2010 interactive drama that redefined storytelling in video games. We start by exploring the career of David Cage, from his early days as a musician to founding Quantic Dream and pioneering narrative-driven gameplay. Then, we’ll examine Heavy Rain’s groundbreaking mechanics, including its choice-driven story, cinematic presentation, and motion-captured performances that brought its emotional mystery to life. Finally, we’ll reflect on its legacy, from its critical acclaim to its influence on interactive storytelling. So, grab your umbrella and join us as we uncover the secrets of Heavy Rain on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane! Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co
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  • Ep.233 – Get in, Sit Down, and Hang On - The Wild Ride of Crazy Taxi
    Today, we’re taking a high-speed ride through the chaotic world of Crazy Taxi, Sega’s arcade classic first released in 1999. We start by exploring its origins at Sega AM3, where developers set out to break arcade conventions by rewarding skillful players with more game time. Then, we’ll dive into its fast-paced gameplay, iconic punk-rock soundtrack, and unique brand integration that made it an unforgettable experience. Finally, we’ll reflect on Crazy Taxi’s lasting legacy, from its sequels and home console ports to its influence on open-world driving games. So, buckle up and join us as we race through the history of Crazy Taxi on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane! Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co
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About A Trip Down Memory Card Lane

Would you like to learn new things about your favorite video games, and the people who create them? A Trip Down Memory Card Lane is a weekly video game history podcast that uses the current week in gaming history as a guide to tell you interesting stories about the history of video games, gaming consoles, game designers, the gaming studios they've founded, and more. Join hosts David Kassin and Robert Kassin as they take an often-chronological look at the people, companies, technologies, and developmental processes that have helped bring your favorite video games to life on each week's trip down Memory Card Lane.
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