33 Best Video Games History Podcasts

1. Retronauts

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The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!more Hosts Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Diamond Feit
Producer/Network Retronauts
Email ****@retronauts.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Stuart Gipp, Dave Bulmer +34 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2.9KFacebook 4.7KTwitter 18.6K Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Since Jul 2013 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. 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
Email ****@hopblipjump.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 383Twitter 40.4K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

3. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 238Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Legend of SwordQuest

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What started as a promotion for a new Atari game would become one of the most controversial moments in '80s pop culture, with a central mystery that's consumed fans for decades: what happened to the missing SwordQuest prizes?To unlock the biggest mystery in video game history, host Jamie Loftus is going on a treasure hunt 40 years in the making.more Host Jamie Loftus
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Greg Young, Elizabeth Swaney +4 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 206 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Gamecraft

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Gamecraft is a limited series about the modern history of the video game business.Beginning in the early 1990's, the video game business began a radical transformation from a console and PC packaged goods business into the highly complex, online, multi-platform business it is today. Game industry legend Mitch Lasky and game investor Blake Robbins go on a thematic tour of the last 30 years of gaming, exploring the origins of free-to-play, platform-based publishing, casual & mobile gaming, forever games, user-generated content, consoles, virtual reality, and in-game economies across the eight ..more Producer/Network Mitch Lasky / Blake Robbins
Email ****@gamecraftpod.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 180 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Video Game History Hour

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Industry expert Frank Cifaldi, Executive Director of the Video Game History Foundation, brings on fellow content creators, game developers, video game historians, and storytellers to teach us a little bit about video game history. Our casual, 'chatting over coffee' style interviews let us see the true life of a researcher: bang-your-head-against-a-wall dead-ends, 'I can't believe no one's told this story before' moments, the thrill of sharing incredible history with the world, and more. Pull up a chair and join us!more Host Frank Cifaldi
Producer/Network Video Game History Foundation
Email ****@gamehistory.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Alex Smith, Michael Shorrock +9 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 168Facebook 6.1KTwitter 6.1KInstagram 10.4K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

7. They Create Worlds

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The games we love reveal something true about who we are, and about the world that made them. They Create Worlds is a podcast about the people, technology, and forces that built the video game industry. Through video game history, the show looks at how culture, business, and technology shaped what we play, tracing the choices and circumstances that led to the games so many people around the world enjoy. Each episode digs into where games came from, who made them, and why they were made the way they were...more Hosts Alexander Smith, Jeffrey Daum
Producer/Network Alex Smith, and Jeffrey Daum
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Jon Van Caneghem
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 111Twitter 670 Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Video Wizards Podcast

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Every month, Ben Cartlidge and Michiel Kroder take a look at the same month in a random year from the last two decades of the 20th century. They discuss what video games were popular in the arcades of that moment in time, but also what was going on in popular culture and the world around us, from a joint UK and Netherlands perspective.more Hosts Video Wizards Podcast, One Credit Classics, Michiel Kroder
Producer/Network Michiel Kroder, Ben Cartlidge
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 182Twitter 576 Avg Length 345 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 Podcast

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Gooey, McKenna, and friends flashback to the 90s and early 2000s with a look at the Nintendo 64's catalogue. Starting with the console's launch titles and proceeding in release order, they discuss each game and the contemporary cultural and historical context.https://linktr.ee/flashback64more Hosts Gooey, McKenna
Producer/Network flashback64pod
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Josh Custodio, Golly +6 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Remember 64

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A totally tubular journey through the Nintendo 64's library! Join Dave & a slew of awesome guests as they break down the history of the 64-bit era of Nintendo and share memories with friends and fellow nerds along the way! Find more of Remember 64 on Bluesky, TikTok, and Instagram - all at @remember64show Plus, find video episodes, silly short vids, and gameplay on YouTube @remember-64more Host David Pietrangelo
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Paul, Dave
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Twitter 477Instagram 602 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The History of Video Games

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A chronological play through of video games
Producer/Network Wes
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 9 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Atari 5200 Podcast

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The podcast exploring the games and the history of one of Atari's most ambitious home gaming platforms, The Atari 5200 Supersystem.
Hosts Robert Benedetti, David Vucetic
Producer/Network Robert Benedetti and David Vucetic
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Michael, Ryan Witmer
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 505Twitter 97 Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

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Monthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the globe.Follow us on Twitter @videonewsr2and consider supporting our patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7594060more Host Karl Kuras
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Gary Bracey, Phil Adam +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 40Twitter 1.7KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 161 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. Retro Hangover

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Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.more Hosts Shane Selterre, Chris Coplien
Producer/Network Retro Hangover
Email ****@retrohangover.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests LP Tyger, Kiyoshi Okuma +13 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 148Twitter 730Instagram 859 Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. A Trip Down Memory Card Lane

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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane is a weekly video game history podcast that tells one story per episode, guided by the current week in gaming history. Hosted by brothers David Kassin and Robert Kassin, the show explores the stories behind the games we grew up with. It looks at the creative risks, technical limitations, business realities, and human decisions that shaped what players ultimately experienced. It's a show for anyone who likes knowing how things were made, why certain paths were chosen, and what those moments can tell us about the industry as a whole...more Hosts David Kassin, Robert Kassin
Producer/Network David Kassin and Robert Kassin
Email ****@hotmail.com
Recent Guests Peter Molyneux, Eric Barone +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Codex Rex

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Codex Rex: The Video Game History Podcast is a podcast where two friends hang out and tell each other stories about video game history and culture.
Producer/Network Codex Rex
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Louis Castle
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 132 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

18. 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 Host Kevin Impellizeri
Producer/Network Scandalous Games
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jay Brandstetter
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. THE ARCADE AGE

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A podcast about the history of video arcade games and their significant impact on pop culture from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Producer/Network Arcade Age exhibit
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guests Matt, Ali +3 more
Apple Reviews 1Twitter 538 Avg Length 128 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

21. Gaming History Club

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Welcome to the Gaming History Club, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse history of video games with a peculiarly passionate gamer couple, JP & Gaby.Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the evolution and cultural impact of video games, from the early days of arcade classics to the modern era of triple A titles.New episodes will be released every second Wednesday. For more information or to get in touch, please visit us at www.GamingHistory.Clubmore Producer/Network Gaming History Club
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jerry Lawson
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Tangent Retro Gaming Pod

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The Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, hosted by Toby, takes listeners on a captivating journey through the world of video games. Toby delves into the rich history of gaming, exploring iconic systems from Atari to Xbox 360. Each episode is a nostalgic and informative exploration of gaming milestones, providing a unique blend of historical insights and passionate discussions about the evolving landscape of video game technologyHosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.more Producer/Network Toby B
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Flashback

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Take a walk through gaming history as we pick a random date in gaming history and bring you the news from that time as if it was now , different era every week - covering all of gaming history more Producer/Network Unofficial Controller
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Lost Pixel Archives

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Lost Pixel Archives is a journey into the forgotten stories of gaming history, vintage technology, and geek culture. From lost consoles and legendary arcade machines to cancelled projects, mysterious prototypes, forgotten developers, and hidden stories behind classic games, each episode explores the moments that shaped the digital world. Discover the stories behind the machines and games we grew up with, through nostalgia, historical research, and unexpected discoveries. Inspired by the Italian podcast Archivio Sonoro Nerd.more Producer/Network Cassacorporation
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Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. TECKLOAD: The Stories Behind Gaming

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This is a gaming documentary and video essay show exploring the games, studios, ideas, and moments that shaped the industry.From the rise and fall of legendary franchises to the game design decisions that changed how we play, every episode looks beyond the screen to explore the stories behind gaming's biggest successes, failures, and unforgettable moments.If you love gaming history, deep dives, and discovering why the games we remember truly mattered, you're in the right place.more Email ****@outlook.pt
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26. Bad With Games

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Bad With Games is a podcast journey through the best, most important, and most influential titles in video game history. Games journalist Jonathan lends his knowledge and experience to gaming neophyte Will as he plays through hundreds of classics for the first time. New gamers can join in to learn more about these iconic works, and gaming veterans can revisit them from a fresh perspective. Will and Jonathan will do their best to walk you through all the classics without getting too sidetracked by tangents, bickering, or just generally being bad (with games).more Producer/Network Bad With Games
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 140 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

27. This Week in Video Game History

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I'm just a guy combining his life-long love of video games with his love of history! Join me as we go down memory lane and talk about some of the greatest moments in Video Game history that happened during the week!more Producer/Network TheRobustOne
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Cartridge Chronicles

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Every old retro game tells a story. Quest Master Prime and Marz Attakz crack open the vault each episode to chronicle the retro games (and sometimes video game movies) that shaped gaming history — from the titles that defined a generation to the forgotten gems buried at the bottom of the bargain bin.more Producer/Network Cartridge Chronicles
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Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. The Naughty Northern Gamer Podcast

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Welcome to The Naughty Northern Gamer Podcast, where we explore the games that shaped generations.From the hidden stories behind legendary franchises to retrospectives on gaming's biggest successes and failures, each episode dives deep into the worlds, characters, mechanics, and moments that made gaming what it is today.Whether it's Assassin's Creed, Battlefield, Call of Duty, Halo, Red Dead Redemption, or forgotten classics, this podcast celebrates gaming history one story at a time.If you'd like what I do, you can also find me on YouTube and Patreon @ That Naughty Northern Gamermore Producer/Network Bear Wood
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Gaming

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From Pong to a trillion dollar industry — the history of video games and the culture they created.
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31. A People's History of Video Game Development

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The history of video games through the lens of everyday developers. We cover the obscure, unpublished, forgotten, and even a few well-known games, but always through the perspective of people who were working hard to make them happen.If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a developer, or about what happened behind the scenes of your favorite games, this podcast is for you.more Producer/Network Kel Bachus and Tracy Seamster
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 316 Avg Length 120 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

33. 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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