Posts Tagged ‘vcs’
Podcast: Famiclone Polystation
This week we discuss the underground world of clone consoles. What started as a seedy underground market for people to get illegal game bundles has evolved into highly faithful, legal, re-creations of classic consoles and hybrids thanks to expired patents. We tackle the history of clone consoles – which goes back farther than you think – and the value of this sideways, but popular market.
Podcast: Do The Math
Fred is joined by Derrick of All Games and Rob “Trees” from EZ Mode Unlocked to talk about Atari, Inc.’s illustrious past in light of the information it is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy (don’t worry, the company will survive no problem, they’re just restructuring). We discuss the history and origins of Atari and what the company did after splitting off from the games division.
Gaming History 101 