20 Best Video Games History Podcasts

1. Still Loading Podcast

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A show about video games, video game culture and video game history. New episodes every Sunday at 7PM EST.
Host Josh Covel
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2. Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

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Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!
Hosts Mike Coletta, Tyler Ostby
Producer/Network Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

3. Podouken

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A PODCAST FOR ARCADE LOVERS. From the owners of 100 arcade and pinball cabinets, and the proprietors of a real-life arcade comes PODOUKEN, a brand new podcast that takes a deep dive into the world of video arcade games, and explores the history, story, strategy, art, music, restoration, preservation and fun of arcade games.MORE Hosts Adam Kessell, Rob, Jarrod
Producer/Network Laser Time
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4. A Gamer Looks At 40

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An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time. MORE Host Bill Tucker
Producer/Network Bill Tucker
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

5. Secret Levels: Retro Game Reviews

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Goobz & Toby pick one retro video game each episode to play. They discuss the history, story, game play, music, fun facts, then rate it at the end from 1-10. The goal is to see which old games hold up today and maybe see if some of our favorites are only good due to nostalgia. The guys mostly play games on NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, SEGA Genesis, Playstation, PS2, and any other dead console they can get their hands on.*ADULT LANGUAGE IS USED*MORE Hosts Goobz, Toby VonDoom
Producer/Network Bad Secret Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 82 min Get Email Contact

6. Scandalous Games

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Scandalous Games is a video game history podcast that takes a closer look at video game related controversies. Every episode, historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story about a scandalous event from gaming's past to his friends who offer commentary on moral panics, ill-advised advertising campaigns, unusual figures, and any and all topics related to video game scandals and how they shaped the medium. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of every month! Check out more info, including show notes and sources, at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.MORE Producer/Network Scandalous Games
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7. RetroActive Podcast

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A podcast examining the culture of retro video games. Each episode provides an in depth analysis on a specific title, developer, series, or topic and examines the influences on the history of gaming. As a variety show, additional mini sections are dedicated to topics like hardware, modifications, or other interesting factors of contemporary retro gaming. Hosted by Fred Rojas of gaminghistory101.com and featuring guest co-hosts, it's a new look at an old topic.MORE Host Fred Rojas
Producer/Network Fred Rojas
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8. The History of Video Games

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A chronological play through of video games
Producer/Network Wes
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9. The Top 100 Games Podcast

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Counting down the top 100 video games of all time! Host Jared Petty and a series of guests travel through the history of classic gaming and take a close look at the most important contributions to electronic entertainment over the last 50 years.MORE Host Jared Petty
Producer/Network Jared Petty
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 45.4K Avg Length 58 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

10. Procedurally Generated

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Procedurally Generated is a journey though the history of video games. However, in this show, our destiny isn't in our own hands as every game we discuss has been chosen at random! This means we will be diving into games running the gamut from revered and respected to forgotten and overlooked entirely.MORE Producer/Network Chris Webber and John Carson
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11. Level Zero

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The video game podcast for you! Whether you are a big fan of video games or new to the hobby, there is something for everyone in this scripted, lovingly edited podcast. It covers video game history, gives helpful insight, answers listeners questions, and is a whole lot of fun!Website: https://levelzeropod.com/Email: Questions@LevelZeroPodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LevelZeroPodFacebook: Facebook.com/LevelZeroPodMerch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/level-zero?ref_id=25344YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBUMAOUkjV5rz1v6qABt-AMORE Producer/Network Greg Griffith and Preston Willke
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12. Retro Game Guys (A Retro Gaming Podcast)

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Love old-school video games? The Retro Game Guys discuss retrogaming history, memories, and revisit the best titles of the 80's and 90's! Listen and win a game! #Retrogaming
Producer/Network Retro Game Guys
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13. Go Back and Play

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A very silly self-guided tour through the history of videogames, from Advance Wars to Zork. Except chronologically. So it would be the other way around.Join Nate, Sebastian, and Ryan as they play a new game every other week and attempt to distill that game's essence.MORE Producer/Network Go Back and Play
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14. Retro Blissed

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Two gamers with a love for the history of video games play and discuss the best and worst titles in existence. Blow out your NES cartridge, check the batteries in your remote, and memorize your Game Genie codes… It's time to get RETRO!MORE Producer/Network The Network
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15. Gamers' Garden Retro

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A retro gaming podcast from the Gamers' Garden Retro YouTube channel. Join Seb and Kaile as they slowly, inaccurately and uninformed...ably go through a potted history of video games beginning in 1987, up until they run out of patience. Each episode covers about 6 games, contains 90's Esque trashy segments, and is a barrel of laughs. The intro and outro music is either made or remixed by Chris Dunne.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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16. Game-Oversry

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Friends n' Flannels present: Game-Oversry! This podcast celebrates video game anniversaries of the month. We'll cover the games history, reception, and fun fact trivia! We'll also include our own personal thoughts and jokes.MORE Producer/Network Friends n' Flannels
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17. The Kojima Frequency

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A show dedicated to deep dives into the world of Hideo Kojima, hosted by experts, exploring his work from Metal Gear Solid to Death Stranding, the history and future of video games, and everything in-between.MORE Hosts ApacheSmash, Nitroid, Connor Washington, F1NG3RS
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18. The Video Game Timeline Show

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With the video game industry now being the most popular and profitable form of entertainment, it comes with a long history! Join Jack and Evan on their journey to uncover the entire history of video games, from the very early starts within basements and bedrooms to now-massive organizations and businesses that span the entire world.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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19. The History Respawned Podcast

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The History Respawned Podcast is a podcast where professional historians consider historical video games and games culture. The podcast includes audio versions of History Respawned's YouTube interviews with scholars. In addition, the podcast includes discussion episodes featuring series creator Bob Whitaker and Associate Editor John Harney talking about the general links between historical study and the games we play.MORE Hosts Bob Whitaker, John Harney
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact