A Trip Down Memory Card Lane

By: David Kassin and Robert Kassin
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  • Would you like to learn new things about your favorite video games, and the people who create them? A Trip Down Memory Card Lane is a weekly video game history podcast that uses the current week in gaming history as a guide to tell you interesting stories about the history of video games, gaming consoles, game designers, the gaming studios they've founded, and more. Join hosts David Kassin and Robert Kassin as they take an often-chronological look at the people, companies, technologies, and developmental processes that have helped bring your favorite video games to life on each week's trip down Memory Card Lane.
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Episodes
  • Ep.220 – Microsoft Enters the War

    Ep.220 – Microsoft Enters the War
    Nov 14 2024

    Today, we’re taking a look back at Microsoft’s game-changing entry into the console market with the original Xbox, launched on November 15, 2001. We start by exploring how Microsoft, traditionally a software giant, was driven to create a gaming console in response to Sony's PlayStation 2, and how a team of engineers used Microsoft’s DirectX technology to build a console that could compete. Then, we’ll look at the Xbox’s groundbreaking features, from its built-in hard drive to the introduction of online gaming with Xbox Live. Finally, we’ll reflect on the Xbox’s legacy, its impact on console design, and its influence on the gaming industry. So, grab your Duke controller and join us as we power up the green machine on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.

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    1 hr
  • Ep.219 – Middle Management Gaming

    Ep.219 – Middle Management Gaming
    Nov 7 2024
    Today, we’re traveling back to 1999 to explore Shenmue, Yu Suzuki’s groundbreaking open-world adventure for the Sega Dreamcast. We’ll start by uncovering Suzuki’s journey from arcade classics to his vision of Shenmue as a fully immersive experience, filled with real-time weather, bustling NPCs, and a faithfully recreated Japanese town. Then, we’ll look at the innovative features that set Shenmue apart, as well as the challenges of developing such an ambitious title, from budget-breaking costs to memorable programming quirks. Finally, we’ll reflect on Shenmue’s enduring legacy in gaming, from its influence on open-world design to its beloved status among fans. So, take a seat in the dojo and join us as we delve into the world of Shenmue on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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    53 mins
  • Ep.218 – Turbo PCs

    Ep.218 – Turbo PCs
    Oct 31 2024
    Today, we’re heading back to the late 80s to explore the NEC PC Engine, better known in North America as the TurboGrafx-16. We start by uncovering the partnership between NEC and Hudson Soft, whose collaboration resulted in one of the smallest yet most powerful consoles of its time. Then, we’ll look at the PC Engine’s innovative features, including its compact HuCard media and groundbreaking CD-ROM add-on, which helped set it apart from competitors. We’ll also explore the console’s journey across the Pacific, its rebranding as the TurboGrafx-16, and its challenges in the U.S. market against the Sega Genesis. Finally, we’ll reflect on the PC Engine’s legacy, from its celebrated library to its impact on gaming technology. So, grab your controllers and join us as we power up the PC Engine on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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    54 mins

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