S2010 E1 • NES 2 Top Loader

Gaming Historian takes a look at the second model of the Nintendo, the NES 2, also known as the 'top loader'. What is this console and why was it largely forgotten?

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 2009

S2010 E2 • History of Donkey Kong

Gaming Historian looks at the history of Donkey Kong, the game that gave Nintendo a footprint in the US video game market and introduced everyone's favorite plumber, Mario (known as Jumpman back in the day!)

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2009

S2010 E3 • DexDrive

Gaming Historian takes a look at the DexDrive, an interesting peripheral for the Playstation and Nintendo 64 that inspired a whole new way of gaming. Before internet connectivity on consoles and DLC, the DexDrive allowed you to share data on your memory cards!

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 2009

S2010 E4 • History of Mega Man

Gaming Historian takes a look at the history of Mega Man, the blue bomber that launched Capcom into console gaming.

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 2009

S2010 E5 • Sega Dreamcast

The Gaming Historian takes a look at the history of the last console released by SEGA, the Dreamcast.

Première diffusion : 27 octobre 2009

S2010 E6 • The Video Game Crash of 1983

Gaming Historian takes a look at the Video Game Crash of 1983, also known as the North American Video Game Crash of 1983. What was it and why did it happen?

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 2009

S2010 E7 • Super Nintendo SNES 2 (Model SNS-101)

The Gaming Historian takes a look at the SNES 2 model SNS-101, an updated version of the Super Nintendo. This console was smaller and lighter than the original, but was it worth it?

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 2009

S2010 E8 • History of Kirby

Gaming Historian takes a look at the history of Kirby. Created by Masahiro Sakurai with the intentions of becoming a simple game for all ages, Kirby has become a staple Nintendo character.

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 2009

S2010 E9 • History of Sonic The Hedgehog (Part 1)

Gaming Historian takes a look at the history of Sonic the Hedgehog! Part 1 covers his beginnings as a napkin drawing through his first game on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 2009

S2010 E10 • Game Boy

Gaming Historian gets a bit personal in this look at the history of the Game Boy, which is still one of Nintendo's best selling console of all time.

Première diffusion : 3 janvier 2010

S2010 E11 • Footnotes 1: Nintendo's Advanced Video System

Gaming Historian takes a look at the Nintendo Advanced Video System (AVS), the first attempt at bringing the Famicom to the United States. It featured wireless controllers, a cassette player, and a keyboard! Needless to say, it didn't survive.

Première diffusion : 15 janvier 2010

S2010 E12 • Footnotes 2: Birdo's Gender

S2010 E13 • Footnotes 3: Coleco Mini-Arcade

Gaming Historian gives a brief overview of the Coleco Mini-Arcade. These little arcade cabinets brought home the arcade and featured Frogger, Donkey Kong, Galaxian, Pac-Man, and more!

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2010

S2010 E14 • History of Sonic The Hedgehog (Part 2)

Gaming Historian's history of Sonic the Hedgehog continues with part 2. This time we focus on the great years of 1992 and 1993, with Sonic 2, Sonic 3, and Sonic & Knuckles.

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 2010

S2010 E15 • Happy Video Game Nerd: Ristar

This was a cross-over special I did with Derek (Happy Video Game Nerd) for April Fools Day 2010.

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 2010

S2010 E16 • The Birth of Scrolling

We are all used to scrolling in video games, but once upon a time it was nonexistent. Gaming Historian uncovers the game that started it all.

Première diffusion : 16 décembre 2010

S2010 E17 • Mega Man: Official Complete Works Review

Gaming Historian provides a great gift idea for the gamer in your life. Mega Man: Official Complete Works provides tons of great information and art from the series.

Première diffusion : 28 décembre 2010