Episode
Arcades: Nostalgia Abounds
1:07:43
Published: Thu Mar 16 2023
Description
Chuck and Josh were around during the Golden Age of the arcade. And look how they turned out! Join them on a trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The podcast explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by delving into unusual topics like whether or not we can create new senses.
00:00 - 02:21 (02:21)
Summary
The podcast explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by delving into unusual topics like whether or not we can create new senses.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The host reminisces with a guest about the golden age of arcades and explores the cultural impact they had on society.
02:21 - 04:43 (02:21)
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The host reminisces with a guest about the golden age of arcades and explores the cultural impact they had on society. In the midst of the conversation, the host receives a message and shares it with the guest.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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Nolan Bushnell's middle-class upbringing led him to understanding the importance of affordable entertainment, which he applied to his creation of video game company Atari.
04:43 - 10:56 (06:12)
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Nolan Bushnell's middle-class upbringing led him to understanding the importance of affordable entertainment, which he applied to his creation of video game company Atari. He had an economic understanding of what it cost to build a game, which was key to the success of Atari in its early years.
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This podcast episode tells the story of an underground arcade community in a secret missile silo and the lesser-known online community dedicated to arcade games, Aussie Arcade.
10:56 - 14:02 (03:06)
Summary
This podcast episode tells the story of an underground arcade community in a secret missile silo and the lesser-known online community dedicated to arcade games, Aussie Arcade. It also briefly mentions the animatronic band in Chuck E. Cheese locations.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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In the 1980s, video arcades sprouted up across the US, with over 13,000 arcades by 1982.
14:02 - 18:52 (04:50)
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In the 1980s, video arcades sprouted up across the US, with over 13,000 arcades by 1982. However, by 1983, gross profits began to decrease, leading to the eventual decline of arcades.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The speaker discusses the evolution of simulated games, citing the 70s when children were allowed to roam free, and the present where simulated games can replicate real life scenarios with great accuracy.
18:53 - 23:59 (05:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses the evolution of simulated games, citing the 70s when children were allowed to roam free, and the present where simulated games can replicate real life scenarios with great accuracy.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The speaker discusses the history of gaming and arcades, mentioning classics like Space Invaders and Pole Position, and reflecting on the pleasure of podcasting with loved ones.
23:59 - 30:03 (06:03)
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The speaker discusses the history of gaming and arcades, mentioning classics like Space Invaders and Pole Position, and reflecting on the pleasure of podcasting with loved ones.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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This podcast episode explores the history and legacy of the famous video game Pac-Man, including its cultural impact and the technical innovations it brought to the gaming world.
30:03 - 34:03 (03:59)
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This podcast episode explores the history and legacy of the famous video game Pac-Man, including its cultural impact and the technical innovations it brought to the gaming world.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The speaker discusses classic video games such as Tron, Tempest, Joust, and Battle Zone, highlighting their unique graphics and gameplay.
34:03 - 40:35 (06:31)
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The speaker discusses classic video games such as Tron, Tempest, Joust, and Battle Zone, highlighting their unique graphics and gameplay.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The first game to have a high score was Seawolf in 1976, but the concept of high scores in video games has evolved over time, with some players becoming famous for their record-breaking achievements.
40:35 - 45:12 (04:37)
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The first game to have a high score was Seawolf in 1976, but the concept of high scores in video games has evolved over time, with some players becoming famous for their record-breaking achievements.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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From pinball to Grand Theft Auto, video games have always been the target of parental and political concern for corrupting young people, being associated with drug use, and teaching violence.
45:25 - 54:21 (08:56)
Summary
From pinball to Grand Theft Auto, video games have always been the target of parental and political concern for corrupting young people, being associated with drug use, and teaching violence.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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A college student in the early nineties reminisces about arcade games with friends and the eventual decline of arcade culture after a comment from the Surgeon General in 1982.
54:21 - 59:40 (05:18)
Summary
A college student in the early nineties reminisces about arcade games with friends and the eventual decline of arcade culture after a comment from the Surgeon General in 1982.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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The host of the podcast suggests using starchy water from boiled potatoes in mashed potatoes, as well as adding a bit to pasta sauce to give it a different taste.
59:40 - 1:03:53 (04:13)
Summary
The host of the podcast suggests using starchy water from boiled potatoes in mashed potatoes, as well as adding a bit to pasta sauce to give it a different taste. He also talks about the unwritten rules of playing games.
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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An advertisement for the I Heart Radio app and several podcasts on the I Heart Radio Podcast Network.
1:03:54 - 1:05:56 (02:02)
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An advertisement for the I Heart Radio app and several podcasts on the I Heart Radio Podcast Network.