The Video Game Years are here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in our favorite hobby’s past. It’s The Video Game Years! Click here to watch the entire first episode, The Video Game Years: 1977.
The Video Game Years 1978! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in our favorite hobby’s past.
The Video Game Years 1978 Continues as the RWTV guys and guests discuss the Odyssey 2 and the trackball.
1978 comes to an end as the crew looks at Super Breakout, APF MP-1000, Simon and the big news at Atari. Plus Roo’s Gaming Innovations and Pixel Dan’s Other Toys of 1978.
So begins the end of the 70′s. The Video Game Years returns with some new guests and a look at Atari Adventure, Vector Graphics and Roo’s Gaming Innovation of 1979. Time to laugh, learn and reminisce about those glorious Video Game Years.
Shakedown, 1979. Cool kids never have the time… for Galaxian, the rise of PC RPGs, and Pat’s Forgotten Video Games!
1979 continues as the gang looks at key Atari games of the year as well as the Microvision, the first handheld game system that used cartridges. Plus Pixel Dan shows you the other toys of 1979. It’s The Video Game Years!
The 1970s are finally over! The gang looks at the arcade hit, Asteroids, and the launch of the Mattel Intellivision. We are also introduced to a few new guests. Goodbye 1970s, bring on the 80s!
The Video Game Years are now in the 80′s! The old gang and some new guests tackle the most significant decade of gaming starting with a look at Pac-Man, a quick look at Sega’s Monaco GP, Atari’s break out year and more! These are The Video Game Years and welcome to 1980.
1980 continues as the gang, along with some new faces, look at Centipede, Sierra On-Line, some 1980 Pinball games and the arcade games, Battlezone and Berzerk. Oh 1980 – you so crazy.
1980 continues with the gang talking Broderbund, Missile Command, Rogue, Tempest as well as Dan’s Other Arcade Games and Roo’s innovation of 1980.
1980 comes to an end! The gang looks at Zork, the Game & Watch handhelds, Warlords, Arcade Popularity, Rally X and more! Plus a sneak peek at 1981!
1981 begins! With new guests like the Angry Video Game Nerd (James Rolfe) and Egoraptor (Arin Hanson), the gang takes on Frogger, Galaga, Lady Bug, the release of the IBM PC and the Entex Select-A-Game. Plus Roo looks at the Gaming Innovation of the year. Examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history with The Video Game Years
1981 continues as the gang looks at the release of the IBM PC, hit Intellivision games Snafu and Astrosmash, as well as Defender, Stargate, the KC Munchkin lawsuit between with Eric’s look at what shoulda been a game in 1981. Oh boy – KC Munchkin is nuts, man!
The Video Game Years and new guests examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history. Our panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we explore our favorite hobby's past.
In the final part of 1981, the gang looks at Ms Pac Man, the RPGs Ultima and Wizardry, Table Top handheld units, top pinball games, Yars’ Revenge, forgotten games and more! And welcome Joe Redifer from Game Sack into the editing team! The Video Game Years and new guests examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history. Our panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we explore our favorite hobby’s past.
It’s 1982! The gang and new guests look at Atari 5200, Commodore 64, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Joust, Burgertime, and Pixel Dan’s other arcade games: Nibbler, Pengo, Satan’s Hollow & Star Trek.
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Colecovision, the infamous Pac Man and E.T. for the Atari 2600, Tron, Popeye, Jungle Hunt, PC Flight Simulator, as well as Roo’s Gaming Innovation and Eric’s look at What Shoulda Been A Video Game.
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Vectrex, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Dig Dug, Pac Man's very own cartoon, as well as Ian's look at the best Pinball Games of 82 and Pat's look at the Forgotten Games of 1982. It's The Video Game Years!
1982 is done! The gang looks at Sinistar, Robotron 2084, Pitfall, Electronic Games Magazine, Mr Do, Arcadia and Adventure Vision as well as Clint's look at the Freakin' Awesome Computer Games of 82. It's The Video Game Years!
The Video Game Years Returns! 1983 is a pivotal year in the home console industry. Watch this first part as the gang looks at Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo and the rise of Japanese Consoles!
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Dragon's Lair, Electronic Arts, Mappy, Keystone Kapers, Donkey Kong 3, Spy Hunter, Crystal Castles as well as Ian's look at the Pinball games of 83 and Pixel Dan's look at the other arcade games of the year. It's The Video Game Years!
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Kangaroo, Ultima III, Track & Field, War Games the movie as well as Pat's Forgotten Games of 83 and Roo's Gaming Innovation of the year. It's The Video Game Years!
The Video Game Years end 1983 with an in-depth look at The Console Crash, Discs of Tron, Journey, Krull, Computer Game Piracy, the horribly campy movie, Joy Sticks, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for 2600 and Clint's Freakin' Awesome Computer Games. Will video games survive?! Stay tuned to find out!
It's 1984, the crash has happened and Big Brother is watching you. No he's not, he's watching The Video Game Years because it's rad! The gang looks at Marble Madness, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Star Force, Karateka, Pac-Land, Tag Team Wrestling as well as the selling of Atari to Jack Tramiel and Eric's "What Shoulda Been A Video Game." It's TVGY and Welcome to '84!
It's 1984 continued! The gang looks at Paperboy, the movie Cloak & Dagger, Kung Fu Master, the opening of Babbage's, Circus Charlie, Summer Games and the Activision game, H.E.R.O. Plus a random promo and Roo's Gaming Innovation of 1984. It's TVGY and Welcome to '84!
1984 is not over yet! The gang looks at the Nintendo Vs Arcade, Space Ace, Karate Champ, Lode Runner, Elite, 1942 as well as Pat's Forgotten Video Games and Ian's Pinball of 1984. It's TVGY 1984!
The dark year of 1984 comes to an end. The crew looks at Punch-Out, The Last Starfighter, Return of the Jedi Arcade, King's Quest, Flicky, DrugWars, Cobra Command and Pixel Dan's Other Arcade Games. It's The Video Game Years! And next year the NES comes out - whoa.
Oh the dark days are over! It's 1985 and the Nintendo NES is here! There's also Duck Hunt, Gyromite, Commando, Ring King and Ultima IV (not to mention What Shoulda Been A Video Game in 1985 from Eric Lappe). Now You're Playing With Power! Part 1 of 6 parts, these are The Video Game Years and get ready for 1985.
The Video Game Years 1985 continues with a look at Super Mario Bros, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, the Amiga computer and Sega's Hang-On. Plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Arcade Games of 1985. It's TVGY and this is 85!
I need your help to get back to the year 1985. It's your favorite gang of crazy gaming fans talkin' games. Ghosts N Goblins is hard, Twin Bee is cute, Silent Service is super real, Space Harrier is awesome and what does Clu Clu Land mean? Plus Roo's Gaming Innovation of the year. It's The Video Game Years and 1985 rolls on.
It's TVGY and the gang covers the 1985 arcade classics, Gauntlet and Section Z, the NES classic, Excitebike, and The Bard's Tale on PC. Plus Ian's Pinball Machines of 1985. It's a short episode but there's more coming soon because it's The Video Game Years and 1985 is huge, baby!
TVGY goes where it hasn't gone before... PART 5! The gang looks at the one thing as good as recess, The Oregon Trail, shooter fun with Gradius, City Connection and sim-goodness with F-15 Strike Eagle. Plus Pat's Forgotten Video Games. It's fun to relive 1985!
1985 comes to an end, no DeLorean involved. John D premieres The Video Game Babes of 1985, arcade classics Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Gun.Smoke plus Hogan's Alley on the NES. Throw in a Random Promo and 85 is done! The 8-Bit Era is in Full Swing. See you in 1986!
The Video Game Years Returns with 1986! The Sega Master System rolls out (Tonka style) in North America, Konami's Jackal goes for a gun-toting Jeep ride, Arkanoid improves upon Breakout and shoot the good guy in Gumshoe on the NES. Plus Eric shows you what Shoulda Been A Video Game in 1986. So jump in and don't be ridiculous, it's 1986!
TVGY 86 Baby! Outrun, Alex Kidd, NES goes arcadey, and sandbox fun with Starflight plus Roo's Gaming Innovation (his 10th!) - It's 1986 so it's time to break out the leg warmers and fear the USSR! Welcome to The Video Game Years!
1986 moves forward with the arcade classic, Rampage, the release of the Atari 7800, the PC game Gunship and the horrible Chiller. Plus Pixel Dan's Other Arcade Games. It's TVGY 1986!
86 was a big year and games like Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, genre-bending Legendary Wings, Rolling Thunder and early fighter Urban Champion made it all possible. Plus Ian's Pinball Games - It's TVGY '86 #TheVideoGameYears
1986 Ends with a super sized episode! Double Dribble, Defender of the Crown, Side Pocket, Balloon Fight, Life Force, Super Sprint, Space Quest, 720 plus John D's Gaming Babes of 86 and Pat's Forgotten Games. Happy Holidays! 87 is next!
The Video Game Years is back! 1987 was a huge year and part 1 shows Zelda, Wizards & Warriors, the somewhat forgettable PacMania and the infamous Leisure Suit Larry. Plus Eric's What Shoulda Been a Video Game. It's The Video Game Years and 1987 will rock you like a hurricane.
The year was 1987 and it was legendary. Metroid, Shinobi, Goonies II, 1943, Atari XEGS and some Gaming Innovation with Roo looking at Driller! 1987 lives in our hearts... forever.
With new guests and your old favorites, 1987 moves forward with Earl Weaver Baseball, Rygar, Mega Man and Double Dragon, plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Video Games of 1987! What a year in gaming.
1987 lives on with Castlevania, Pro Wrestling, RoadBlasters, Police Quest as well as a Random Promo and Ian's Pinball Games of 1987. Viva la TVGY!
The penultimate part of 1987! Fly high with Top Gun and After Burner, and bring Little Mac to the Championship! Plus some Adventure Fun with Maniac Mansion. And John D's Gaming Babes of 87. Woo Hoo The Video Game Years!
The legendary 1987 comes to an end! Rad Racer, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games and Pat's Forgotten Video Games. What a year.
The Video Game Years Returns! 1988 starts now!
TVGY is back and 88 continues – What a Horrible Night To Have A Curse
1988 adventures forward! Zelda II, Blaster Master & RC Pro Am on the NES, Wasteland on the PC, plus a Random Promo from 1988. USA! USA! (and a slew of growing Japanese companies of course). It’s The Video Game Years!
1989 is here!
the higher energy video game system is here
Space Invaders, Bally Professional Arcade, Odyssey 2, Trackball, Super Breakout, APF MP-1000, Simon, Atari Goes Corporate, and MORE
Adventure, Vector Graphics, The Start of PC Gaming, Galaxian, Breakthrough Atari VCS Games, Microvision, Asteroids, Intellivision, and MORE
Pong Clones, Chuck E Cheese, RCA Studio II, Star Wars, Atari VCS, Handheld Games, Apple II, Video Game Crash, and MORE
PacMan, Monaco GP, Atari Breaks Out, The Legend of Mr Atari Centipede, Battlezone, Sierra Online, Berzerk, Broderbund, Missile Command, Rogue, Tempest, Warlords, Zork & Infocom, Rally X, Rise of Arcades, and MORE
Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex, Galaga, IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender, Atari vs KC Munchkin, Donkey Kong, Qix, Kaboom, Venture, Atari Intellivision War, Ultima & Wizardry, Turbo, Tabletop Games, Yars' Revenge, Ms PacMan, and MORE
Atari 5200, Burgertime, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Commodore 64, Joust, PacMan and E.T. on Atari 2600, Jungle King, Tron, MS Flight Simulator, Popeye, Colecovision, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Sinistar, Gaming Magazines, Mr Do, Adventurevision & Arcadia, Robotron 2084, Pitfall & Activision, and MORE
Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo, Famicom/SG1000/MSX, Dragon's Lair, Keystone Capers, Crystal Castles, Electronic Arts, Donkey Kong 3, Mappy, Spy Hunter, Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Kangaroo, Mario Bros., Track & Field, Ultima III, WarGames, Discs of Tron, Game Piracy, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Journey, Joy Sticks, Krull, The Crash, and MORE
Marble Madness, Hitchhiker's Guide, Tag Team Wrestling, Warner Sells Atari, Star Force, Karateka, Pac-Land, Paperboy, Cloak & Dagger, Circus Charlie, Babbage's, Kung-Fu Master, Summer Games, H.E.R.O., Space Ace, Lode Runner, 1942, Nintendo Vs System, Elite, Karate Champ, Punch-Out, The Last Starfighter, Return of The Jedi, King's Quest, Flicky, Drug Wars, Cobra Command, and MORE
Commando, Ultima IV, Ring King, Nintendo Entertainment System, Hang-On, Amiga, Carmen Sandiago, Super Mario Bros., Space Harrier, Clu Clu Land, Twin Bee, Silent Service, Ghosts & Goblins, Gauntlet, The Bard's Tale, Section Z, Excitebike, The Oregon Trail, Gradius, F-15 Strike Eagle, City Connection, Temple of Doom, Gun.Smoke, Hogan's Alley, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, and MORE