Learn the complete history of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. What began as an after-hours passion project turned into one of the greatest Zelda games of all time. Learn how the development team at Nintendo went outside the box and created The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening!
CORRECTIONS - The total # of units sold between both versions is somewhere around 6 million
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Learn the complete history of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. What began as an after-hours passion project turned into one of the greatest Zelda games of all time. Learn how the development team at Nintendo went outside the box and created The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening!
CORRECTIONS - The total # of units sold between both versions is somewhere around 6 million
#Zelda #GameBoy #GamingHistorianThe Story of The Oregon TrailGaming Historian2024-04-11 | In 1971, three student teachers in Minneapolis, MN created a little computer game about westward expansion in the United States. Over 50 years later, The Oregon Trail series has sold more than 65 million copies and has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. But the original creators never made a penny off the game. Learn the story behind one of the most successful edutainment games of all time.
A special thank you to @minnmax for providing some footage for this documentary. Check out their documentary on Oregon Trail here: youtu.be/_EHdZUrMi4w
00:00 - Introduction 03:02 - OREGON 29:15 - MECC 42:39 - The Apple II 48:16 - A New OREGON 1:11:57 - Learning Could Be Fun 1:24:45 - End Credits
#OregonTrail #Apple #GamingHistorianThe Story of the First Video Game CartridgeGaming Historian2023-06-09 | The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from? Learn the story behind the first programmable home console - the Fairchild Channel F - and the team behind it. Why couldn't Fairchild capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into obscurity?
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Part 1: Desperation Breeds Innovation 13:58 - Part 2: Mavericks 22:54 - Part 3: A Commitment 31:03 - Part 4: A Long Shadow
#Fairchild #ChannelF #GamingHistorianThe Forgotten Portable NESGaming Historian2023-03-10 | In 1990, the hot new trend in the video game industry was handheld systems. The Nintendo Game Boy and Atari Lynx battled for the market, while NEC and Sega had consoles on the way. But there was another handheld coming you may not have heard of: The Express. It was from a small company called BDL Enterprises, and the idea was impressive: A portable version of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)! Why did this console never see the light of day?
#GamingHistorian #Hardware #NESBatter Up: Play Super Nintendo With a Baseball BatGaming Historian2023-01-27 | 12 years before the Nintendo Wii took over living rooms, Sports Sciences released Batter-Up, a motion-controlled baseball bat for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, and personal computers. The company claimed it was the first "virtual reality baseball bat." Was it a swing-and-a-miss or a home run? Learn how Batter Up works and the history of Sports Sciences.
#GamingHistorian #Hardware #SNESThe Story of Super Mario KartGaming Historian2022-12-02 | Learn the complete history of Super Mario Kart, one of the most influential games of all time. After a failed attempt to make a 2-player version of F-Zero, Nintendo created a quirky go-kart racing game featuring Mario & friends. Despite receiving little hype, Super Mario Kart exploded in popularity, becoming one of the best-selling games for the Super Nintendo. It was a genre-defining title and the beginning of one of Nintendo's most popular franchises.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Part 1: Racing for Two 12:35 - Part 2: Changing Lanes 33:59 - Part 3: An Unforgettable Ride 48:48 - End Credits
#MarioKart #Nintendo #GamingHistorianSharp SF1: A Super Famicom TVGaming Historian2022-09-09 | When Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in 1990, they couldn't make enough consoles to meet the demand. But there was another way to get one: The Sharp SF1, a $1,000 TV with a built-in Super Famicom! Learn the history and functionality of this obscure piece of video game hardware.
#GamingHistorian #SuperNintendo #SuperFamicomWhen Nintendo Games Were on AtariGaming Historian2022-07-29 | Before Nintendo launched the NES, their games appeared on other consoles, including the biggest: the Atari 2600. Learn about the history of these ports and that weird time when Mario competed with himself.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Donkey Kong 03:08 - Donkey Kong Jr. 04:14 - Sky Skipper 07:01 - Popeye 08:40 - Mario Bros.
#Nintendo #Atari #GamingHistorianMicrosofts 3 Biggest MistakesGaming Historian2022-06-30 | Microsoft entered the video game console business in 2001 with the Xbox. Today, they are still a major player in the industry. But it hasn't exactly been a smooth journey. Here are three of their biggest blunders (so far).
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Games for Windows LIVE 11:58 - The Xbox One Announcement 18:35 - The Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death"
#GamingHistorian #3BiggestMistakes #MicrosoftThe Story of Super Mario WorldGaming Historian2022-05-06 | A documentary on the making of Super Mario World, the launch of the Super Nintendo, and how the game perfected the concepts of the Super Mario series.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:48 - Part 1: The End of an Era 20:27 - Part 2: A Whole New World 43:16 - Part 3: Rumor Has It... 01:02:45 - Part 4: Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary
NOTE: Early Super Mario World prototype footage and fan hacks are artistic renditions and do not represent an actual Nintendo product.
#SuperMarioWorld #GamingHistorian #DocumentaryThe Ultimate Guide to NES Light GunsGaming Historian2021-12-10 | Save 40% or more on your SimpliSafe security system during their holiday sale! Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/GamingHistorian to learn more!
What's the history of light gun games? How does the Zapper work? What other light guns worked on the Nintendo Entertainment System? How many games were compatible? In this video, I try to cover everything. This is the Ultimate Guide to NES Light Guns!
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - A Brief History of Light Guns 11:53 - How Does the Zapper Work? 16:54 - 3rd Party NES Light Guns 28:12 - Light Gun-Required NES Games 43:02 - Light Gun-Optional NES Games 54:25 - Outro / Credits
Special thanks to the Roanoke Pinball Museum for their "Shoot The Bear" footage - roanokepinball.org
#NES #Zapper #GamingHistorianWhat Happened to Mega Man Universe?Gaming Historian2021-11-05 | Five years before Super Mario Maker, Capcom was developing Mega Man Universe, a central hub where users could create and share their own Mega Man levels. In less than a year, it was canceled. What happened?
#MegaMan #Capcom #GamingHistorianHow the Mario Characters Got Their NamesGaming Historian2021-09-29 | Is Luigi named after a pizza parlor? Who actually came up with the name Donkey Kong? Why is King Koopa named after a bowl of soup? Learn the inspirations behind the names of 8 Super Mario characters!
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Mario 05:28 - Luigi 07:07 - Princess Peach 08:54 - Toad 10:57 - Yoshi 12:29 - Donkey Kong 17:54 - Wario 19:12 - Bowser
#Mario #Nintendo #GamingHistorianDont Touch: The Story of the U-ForceGaming Historian2021-09-01 | In 1989, the most anticipated new controller for the NES wasn't the Power Glove; it was the U-Force. Learn about the making of the device, its rocky road to retail, and the battle against the Power Glove.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Part 1: A New Way to Play 14:21 - Part 2: Under Pressure 27:12 - Part 3: Don't Touch
#UForce #NES #GamingHistorianSEGA Mega Modem: Ahead of Its TimeGaming Historian2021-05-26 | In 1989, Sunsoft came to SEGA with a proposal: What if people could play Mega Drive games online? Wanting to make a splash in the market, the two companies teamed up and created the Mega Modem. The device brought online gaming, downloadable games, news, contests, and even financial transactions to the SEGA Mega Drive.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Development History 12:55 - Games & Software 21:59 - Legacy
#SEGA #MegaDrive #GamingHistorianLJN Roll & Rocker: A Terrible ControllerGaming Historian2021-02-24 | Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video. I've been wearing their glasses for years, and I can't recommend them enough. Order your Home Try-On Kit FREE at http://www.warbyparker.com/gaminghistorian. Offer only valid in the US.
1989 was the year of NES controllers. Mattel introduced the Power Glove. Broderbund debuted the U-Force. And then there was LJN's Roll & Rocker. The Roll & Rocker was a stand-on plastic board that rocked back and forth to control directional movement in games. It promised radical gaming action. But did the Roll & Rocker deliver?
#LJN #NES #GamingHistorianThere Was a Lock for the NESGaming Historian2021-01-06 | In 1989, parents' concerns for their children's video game habits were at an all-time high. One eclectic inventor thought he had the perfect solution: Homework First. It was a literal lock that blocked the cartridge slot of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Was Homework First the ultimate solution to Nintenditis? Learn the story behind the first parental control system for video games.
#HomeworkFirst #NES #GamingHistorianThe Story of Mega Man on DOSGaming Historian2020-10-31 | Get Honey for FREE today▸ http://joinhoney.com/gaminghistorian Honey finds coupons with the click of a button. Thanks Honey for sponsoring The Story of Mega Man on DOS!
In 1990, Capcom released Mega Man...on DOS? It's certainly a strange game when compared to the NES titles. But it was made by one man, Stephen Rozner, in his spare time. You could argue it was a fan game that Capcom cashed in on. And if you can believe it, Rozner and his brother made a sequel too! Learn the history of the Mega Man DOS games and the developers behind them.
#MegaMan #GamingHistorian #CapcomSonys 3 Biggest MistakesGaming Historian2020-08-25 | Sony entered the console market in 1994 with the Playstation, and they have been a major player ever since. But they didn't get there without a few bumps in the road. Let's go over Sony's three biggest mistakes!
#GamingHistorian #Sony #PlaystationThe Story of Mario PaintGaming Historian2020-07-28 | Get the best deals while shopping online ▸ http://joinhoney.com/gaminghistorian Honey is FREE and finds coupons with the click of a button. Thanks Honey for sponsoring!
In the early '90s, Nintendo faced mounting pressure to provide more educational games. Their answer was Mario Paint. Learn the story behind the game and how it changed the lives of 3 creative individuals.
CHAPTERS Intro - 00:00 Part 1: Mario Paint - 03:03 Part 2: Mario Artist - 28:20 Part 3: Legacy - 32:32
#MarioPaint #GamingHistorian #NintendoCrusader of Centy: SEGAs Zelda CloneGaming Historian2020-05-11 | In 1994, Sega launched the Mega Role-Playing Project to compete with Nintendo's RPG lineup. The first game from the project was Crusader of Centy, a Zelda clone! The game was called Shin Soseiki: Ragnacenty in Japan and Soleil in Europe. Learn more about its creation and legacy.
#GamingHistorian #CrusaderOfCenty #SEGAAwesome Possum: Tengens Failed MascotGaming Historian2020-04-08 | In 1993, Tengen wanted their own Mario or Sonic. They created Awesome Possum. On the surface, it's nothing special. But behind the game is a story about climate change, possums, and a ridiculous lawsuit.
#AwesomePossum #GamingHistorian #SEGAWhat Facts Did I Get Wrong?Gaming Historian2020-02-13 | Let's take a look back into the past...my past! In this video, I find 5 errors in my old episodes, offer corrections, and analyze what went wrong.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 02:54 - Steve Mayer Co-Founded Atari 05:41 - Space Invaders Caused a Coin Shortage 07:14 - Nintendo of America & RadarScope 08:35 - Donkey Kong Inspired by Popeye 10:00 - Inafune is the 'Father' of Mega Man 12:37 - Conclusion
Charles Paradis article on Space Invaders - https://www.academia.edu/3672374/Insert_Coin_to_Play_Space_Invaders_and_the_100_Yen_Myth
#GamingHistorian #VideoGameHistory #NormWasWrongThe Story of Super Mario Bros. 3Gaming Historian2019-12-18 | A documentary about the creation of Super Mario Bros. 3, the unparalleled hype surrounding its release, and why it's considered one of the greatest games of all time.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Part 1: The Ultimate Mario 24:21 - Part 2: The Hype 38:13 - Part 3: The Greatest 45:59 - End Credits
#SuperMarioBros3 #Nintendo #GamingHistorianPocket Sonar: Find Fish With a Game Boy!Gaming Historian2019-10-08 | Have you ever wanted to find fish with your Game Boy? Now you can with the Pocket Sonar! Released only in Japan in 1998, Bandai's "Gyogun Tanchiki: Pocket Sonar", aka Fish Finder: Pocket Sonar, hooked up to your Game Boy and contained a fish sonar, fish encyclopedia, and even a fishing mini-game!
#GameBoy #PocketSonar #GamingHistorianWhen a 9-Year-Old Sued NintendoGaming Historian2019-09-04 | In 1989, Clark Thiemann was excited to play his brand new NES game, LJN's Major League Baseball. But when he started playing, his favorite MLB superstars weren't in the game. So what did he do? He sued Nintendo, LJN, & Major League Baseball.
#LJN #Nintendo #GamingHistorianThe Hot Stik: Motion Controls on the NESGaming Historian2019-06-18 | Remember the video on the NES Hot Seat? I thought it was the only product Power to the 10th Inc put out. Turns out I was wrong. This is the NES Hot Stik, a motion-controlled joystick! Does it work? Will it poison you with mercury? Find out more!
#MotionControls #NES #GamingHistorianThe NES Hot Seat: A Chair ControllerGaming Historian2019-04-23 | In 1990, Power to the 10th Inc. introduced "The Hot Seat" for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was a small seat that used body motion to control the game! How did it work? DOES it work? Learn more on this episode of The Gaming Historian!
#NES #HotSeat #GamingHistorianSonics Secret Genesis GamesGaming Historian2019-03-28 | This video was sponsored by LastPass. Check out LastPass here: http://bit.ly/2JvSSLZ
Sonic the Hedgehog is Sega's flagship character. He is in a ton of games, including some that might not be so obvious. Let's find all of the games Sonic is secretly hiding in on the Sega Genesis!
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 02:21 - Sports Talk Baseball 03:10 - Shining Force II 03:42 - Crusader of Centy 04:24 - Art Alive! 04:54 - Ultimate Soccer 05:21 - Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football 06:24 - Sega Channel 06:58 - Wimbledon Championship Tennis 07:36 - OutRunners 08:03 - Super Monaco GP II 08:55 - BONUS: Game Gear Games
#Sonic #Sega #GamingHistorianThe Story of the Aladdin Deck EnhancerGaming Historian2019-02-21 | Learn about the history of a unique NES accessory, the Aladdin Deck Enhancer! In the early 90's, the 16-bit war between Sega and Nintendo was heating up. But one company was thinking about the past: Camerica. In January of 1993, they announced the Aladdin Deck Enhancer, a device for your 8-bit NES that played proprietary compact cartridges. Why? Watch the video to find out!
#AladdinDeckEnhancer #NES #GamingHistorianThe Story of the Super Mario Land SeriesGaming Historian2019-01-23 | The Super Mario Land series was Nintendo's attempt at bringing the Super Mario franchise to the Game Boy. But it was also the first time Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto would not be involved. Learn all about the history of this series and the impact it has left on the Mario franchise!
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Super Mario Land 10:16 - Super Mario Land 2 17:57 - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 22:02 - Virtual Boy Mario Land
#SuperMarioLand #GameBoy #GamingHistorianThe Story of Punch-Out!!Gaming Historian2018-12-04 | A documentary detailing the complete history of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! video game series. In 1983, Nintendo had a problem: They had too many arcade monitors. Rather than toss them, they made a new game that could use 2 monitors. That game was Punch-Out!!, one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:19 - Round 1: Knock-Out 17:10 - Round 2: Spin-offs 19:19 - Round 3: Iron Mike 31:12 - Round 4: The Mystery of Power Punch II 33:53 - Round 5: Super Punch-Out 37:42 - Round 6: Return of the Mac
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In 2002, Sega was promoting their newest release, NBA 2K2. But things came to a screeching halt when Nike sued them for copyright infringement. Learn all about this little-known case between Nike and Sega!
#Sega #Nike #GamingHistorianThe Story of Spyro the DragonGaming Historian2018-08-17 | Learn about the history of Spyro the Dragon and it's developer, Insomniac Games. Spyro the Dragon was one of the first, open-world 3D platformers on the Playstation. Sony hoped it would help them compete against Nintendo's family-friendly games. It did that and so much more.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:56 - Insomniac Games 06:30 - Spyro the Dragon 16:24 - Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage 21:00 - Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon 25:03 - Conclusion
#Spyro #Playstation #GamingHistorianHudson & Nintendos Obscure PC GamesGaming Historian2018-06-29 | Did you know Hudson Soft ported several popular Nintendo games to Japanese PCs? Back in 1984, Nintendo gave Hudson permission to not only port over old titles, but create new ones as well. In this episode of The Gaming Historian, we'll go over all of them!
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Excitebike 02:28 - Ice Climber 03:12 - Golf 03:51 - Tennis 04:30 - Balloon Fight 05:30 - Mario Bros. Special 06:47 - Punch Ball Mario Bros. 07:49 - Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū 09:11 - Super Mario Bros. Special
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Gaming Historian provides a history of the SEGA 32X. In an effort to stay ahead of the game, SEGA released the 32X in late 1994. It was an add-on that transformed the Genesis from 16-bit to 32-bit. SEGA pitched it as a cheaper alternative to the upcoming next-gen systems. But in less than a year, it was forgotten. The 32X damaged SEGA's reputation with developers and consumers. Learn all about it!
#Sega #32X #GamingHistorianUnlicensed Game Boy PlayersGaming Historian2018-04-27 | I've talked about the Super Game Boy, Super Game Boy 2, and the Game Boy Player. But now let's dive into 3rd party devices that played Game Boy games on your television! This episodes talks about the GB Hunter, Super GB Booster, Advanced Game Port, and the GBA TV Converter.
#GameBoy #Nintendo #GamingHistorianMY Top 5 TWERKS in VIDEO GAMES! - NORMOGATARI! (April Fools 2018)Gaming Historian2018-04-01 | MY TOP 5 TWERKS IN VIDEO GAMES. DON'T GET TOO TURNED ON.
BUY ME STUFF: amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1QL3KI2LPNZQ2The Story of R.O.B. the RobotGaming Historian2018-03-16 | In 1984, Nintendo made plans to bring their Famicom console to North America. There was just one big problem: Stores wanted nothing to do with video games. Learn how a small robot helped save the video game industry and made Nintendo a household name.
#Nintendo #NES #GamingHistorianThe Story of TetrisGaming Historian2018-02-02 | In 1984, during the Cold War, a Russian programmer named Alexey Pajitnov created something special: A puzzle game called Tetris. It soon gained a cult following within the Soviet Union. A battle for the rights to publish Tetris erupted when the game crossed the Iron Curtain. Tetris not only took the video game industry by storm, but it also helped break the boundaries between the United States and the Soviet Union.
CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - Part 1: Pajitnov 10:03 - Part 2: Into the West 17:19 - Part 3: The Red Box 23:50 - Part 4: Enter Nintendo 33:38 - Part 5: Capitalism 44:12 - Part 6: Endgame 55:38 - End Credits
Corrections: In 1995, AcademySoft and Elorg's license to Tetris expired but Elorg had filed copyright and trademark registrations for Tetris around the world and claimed it controlled the rights to Tetris. Henk Rogers founded Blue Planet Software and partnered with Alexey Pajitnov. In 1996, Blue Planet Software and Elorg (through an affiliate) formed The Tetris Company, LLC to serve as the exclusive licensor of Tetris so that the Tetris brand could continue to be commercialized. Over 425 million copies of Tetris have been sold on the mobile platform alone.
Henk and Alexey founded Tetris Holding and in 2005 acquired Elorg and all of its assets for $15 million.
#Tetris #Nintendo #GamingHistorianSEGA Pods: A Motion-Detecting ToyGaming Historian2017-12-15 | SEGA was one of the biggest video game companies in the 90's, but did you know they dabbled in toys too? Let's take a look at SEGA Pods, a motion-detecting game very similar to Simon!
For a list of sources, visit thegaminghistorian.comSEGAs 3 Biggest MistakesGaming Historian2017-12-01 | Sega saw a meteoric rise in the video game market share during the early 90's. By 2001, they were no longer making hardware. How can you fall so hard, so fast? Let's take a look at Sega's 3 Biggest Mistakes!
#Sega #GamingHistorian #3BiggestMistakesBefore Apple: Steve Jobs at AtariGaming Historian2017-09-08 | Before Steve Jobs changed the world of technology at Apple, he was just a college dropout looking for a job. He ended up at a new startup video game company, Atari, where he worked on one of their most popular titles.
#Apple #Atari #GamingHistorianThe Story of the Konami CodeGaming Historian2017-08-18 | Learn the origins of the most famous cheat code of all time: The Konami Code!
#KonamiCode #Konami #GamingHistorianGame Boy Player: The Best Way to Play Game Boy on a TVGaming Historian2017-08-04 | In 2003, Nintendo released the follow-up to the Super Game Boy, the Game Boy Player. A device for the Gamecube, the Game Boy Player could play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Is it the best way to play Nintendo handheld games on your television?
#Nintendo #GameBoy #GamingHistorianGame Factory: SEGA & Blockbusters On-Demand Game RentalsGaming Historian2017-07-14 | Back in the 90's, Blockbuster had two big problems. They knew their business model wouldn't last forever, and customers couldn't rent what they wanted due to inventory issues. The solution? On-demand kiosks. They tested this new technology on video games, and Game Factory was born. But it didn't last very long. Learn the story.
#SEGA #Blockbuster #GamingHistorianThe Legend of PolybiusGaming Historian2017-06-15 | Gaming Historian attempts to uncover the truth about Polybius, one of the first video game urban legends. Allegedly, the game was made by the government as an experiment to recruit soldiers and brainwash kids. Is it all false? Or are there some kernels of truth?
#Polybius #GamingHistorian #UrbanLegendsThe Story of Super Mario RPGGaming Historian2017-05-13 | In 1996, powerhouse developers Square & Nintendo teamed up and released Super Mario RPG. While the concept puzzled a few people, the game became a classic. Learn the history of the game and how it came to be!
#GamingHistorian #Nintendo #SuperMarioRPGWho Invented the D-Pad?Gaming Historian2017-04-28 | The D-Pad is an industry standard in controller design. Who invented it? How does it work? Why is it in just about every video game controller? Is every D-Pad the same? Find out!
#Nintendo #GamingHistorian #ControllerTOAD IS DEAD?!? NINTENDO EXPOSED - NORMOGATARI! (April Fools 2017)Gaming Historian2017-04-01 | Apparently some of you thought I wasn't "funny" in my last episode. Fine then, let's get serious. DEADLY SERIOUS.