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Channel of short documentary-style videos focused on the history and evolution of video-game hardware and software. Episodes trace the development and cultural/technological impact of consoles (retro and modern), explain iconic franchises and landmark games, and examine the origins of genres — with occasional coverage of homebrew, emulation, and related hobbyist scenes.

Channel stats

Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 9 days
Publishing pace
Very regular
Publishing regularity
23 min
Average video duration
1 h 18 min
Published time per month

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Apple II: The Computer That Created Modern Gaming
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How The Elder Scrolls Invented the Modern RPG
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Complete History of Contra
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The Fall of Call of Duty
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