Episode 3

A Surface Knowledge of Video Games

A complete history of video games in under 20 minutes.

Discover the military lab origin of video games in the 1950s.

How that expanded out to the arcade craze of the 70s and 80s.

Learn about the video game market crash of the 80s and its eventual revival.

Console wars, 3D graphics, mobile gaming, VR, and the state of the industry today.

Including some nicely peppered fun facts that you can share with loved ones and strangers alike.

For any corrections or observations please email: gottillfive@gmail.com

Presenter: Max Kurton

Intro Voiceover: John Raynar

Proudly part of the GT5 Network

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Max Kurton

Max is an award-winning journalist and content creator who loves all things podcast. He is the founder of the GT5 Network, which boasts a selection of podcasts totalling over 100,000 downloads. Max lives in Madrid with his wife, daughter, and corgi named Delfie.

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