Episode
Night Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
48:31
Published: Thu May 27 2021
Description
In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad game play. That game was Night Trap. This is that story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The podcast is revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived it, while the documentary series on Netflix, mentioned by the host, offers a light fun watch for those looking for nostalgic moments.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
Summary
The podcast is revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived it, while the documentary series on Netflix, mentioned by the host, offers a light fun watch for those looking for nostalgic moments.
EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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02:35 - 08:25 (05:50)
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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12:28 - 19:32 (07:04)
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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19:32 - 24:06 (04:33)
Summary
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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The host describes how he built a podcast studio at home with a simple wooden set and invites family and friends to the podcast.
24:06 - 29:14 (05:08)
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The host describes how he built a podcast studio at home with a simple wooden set and invites family and friends to the podcast.
EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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29:14 - 34:18 (05:03)
Summary
The creators of Night Trap share the behind-the-scenes story of how the game came to be, from its initial concept as a control vision platform to its controversial release as an FMV classic.
EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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34:18 - 38:23 (04:05)
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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38:23 - 42:49 (04:25)
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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42:49 - 46:21 (03:32)
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EpisodeNight Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
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