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The Gaming Historian is a documentary series all about the history of video games.

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25 Episodes

Mario's Secret Game Boy Games
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Mario's Secret Game Boy GamesGaming Historian looks at Mario's secret Game Boy games. We all know Mario starred in a lot of Game Boy games, but a few might surprise you.
IndieBox Review
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IndieBox ReviewGaming Historian reviews the IndieBox subscription service. Remember when games came in boxes? Each month, IndieBox sends you an indie game complete in box with a bunch of extras. But is it worth your money?
History of LJN
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History of LJNGaming Historian gives the complete history of LJN, a toy / video game company. Although notorious for their bad video games, LJN was more than just a game publisher and the story of their rise & fall is quite interesting.
Nintendo's 3 Biggest Mistakes
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Nintendo's 3 Biggest MistakesGaming Historian goes over the top 3 biggest mistakes Nintendo has ever made. Recently Nintendo unveiled their 'Nintendo Creator Program' for YouTube. People are calling it one of their biggest mistakes. A mistake? Yes. Their biggest? Hardly.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)
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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)Once upon a time, Square was struggling to increase sales in North America. They thought Americans needed more training on RPGs. Their solution? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, one of the most beginner RPGs you will ever play. Gaming Historian provides the history of the game, plus a brief overview.
The Oregon Trail (Apple II): Fact or Fiction?
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The Oregon Trail (Apple II): Fact or Fiction?Gaming Historian compares the game 'The Oregon Trail' with the history of westward expansion in the United States. Is it historically accurate?
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works Review
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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works ReviewGaming Historian reviews the book 'Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works.' Is this 350-page love letter to the Genesis worth it?
History of Wolfenstein (Part 1)
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History of Wolfenstein (Part 1)Gaming Historian begins the history of the Wolfenstein series, which began all the way back in 1981 on the Apple II. This episodes covers the origins, as well as Wolfenstein 3D
History of Wolfenstein (Part 2)
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History of Wolfenstein (Part 2)After Wolfenstein 3D, the FPS genre boomed. But id Software put the franchise on the shelf, making hits like Doom & Quake....until the late 90's, when World War II invaded pop culture.
History of Wolfenstein (Part 3)
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History of Wolfenstein (Part 3)Gaming Historian concludes the history of the Wolfenstein franchise. In 2005, id Software announced a new Wolfenstein game for consoles. It was released four years later. Would it live up to the hype?
Sega Nomad
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Sega NomadGaming Historian goes over the 2nd handheld console from Sega, the Nomad. Released in 1995, the Nomad was basically a portable Genesis. Learn more about the system itself and why it failed to catch on.
Atari: Game Over Movie Review
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Atari: Game Over Movie ReviewGaming Historian reviews the documentary 'Atari: Game Over.' Is this feature all about uncovering the Atari landfill worth seeing?
Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES)
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Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES)Gaming Historian discusses Conquest of the Crystal Palace, a game that seems to have been completely overlooked in the retro gaming community.
Top 10 Birds in Video Games
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Top 10 Birds in Video GamesGaming Historian provides his Top 10 birds in video games. Yes......birds.
Sharp Nintendo Television (19SV111)
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Sharp Nintendo Television (19SV111)Sharp & Nintendo have a great business relationship, having worked together on the Game & Watch, Twin Famicom, & 3DS. One of their strangest collaborations, however, was the Sharp NES TV.
Tengen: Atari Games vs. Nintendo
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Tengen: Atari Games vs. NintendoIn the late 80's, Tengen (a subsidiary of Atari Games) decided to challenge Nintendo over their strict policies on 3rd party licensing. How? By suing them and releasing unlicensed video games. Learn the history behind it all.
Sega Visions Magazine
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Sega Visions MagazineDuring the war between Sega & Nintendo in the early 90's, both companies put out magazines for their fans. Most people are familiar with Nintendo Power, but what about Sega Visions? Let's take a look!
Dante's Inferno (360/PS3): Fact or Fiction?
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Dante's Inferno (360/PS3): Fact or Fiction?Dante's Inferno, released in 2010, is based on the epic poem by Dante Alighieri and the Third Crusades from the 12th century. How accurate is it? Let's find out!
The Story of Super Mario Bros. 2
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The Story of Super Mario Bros. 2Learn the complete history behind Super Mario Bros. 2 and its Japanese counterpart, Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic.
Family Computer 1983-1994 Book Review
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Family Computer 1983-1994 Book ReviewFamily Computer 1983-1994 only came out in Japan, but it's completely translated into English! Buy this book before it's too late. Trust me.
Mega Man Games on SEGA
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Mega Man Games on SEGAGaming Historian covers Mega Man: The Wily Wars and Mega Man on the Game Gear, the only two games in the franchise that were exclusive to Sega. How did a franchise that was exclusive to Nintendo consoles make it's way over to Sega? Find out!
The Unofficial Game & Watch Collector's Guide Review
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The Unofficial Game & Watch Collector's Guide ReviewGaming Historian reviews The Unofficial Game & Watch Collector's Guide. Is this the ultimate resource on Nintendo's Game & Watch? Find out!
The Story of the Power Glove
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The Story of the Power GloveThe Gaming Historian provides a comprehensive history on the Power Glove, the very first mass-marketed, gesture-based device. This is the most detailed history available on how Mattel was able to take a $9000 virtual reality device and turn it into a Nintendo controller.
The Life of Satoru Iwata
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The Life of Satoru IwataA biography of Satoru Iwata: His life, his accomplishments, and why he was important to the video game industry.
The Story of Ristar
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The Story of RistarA history and overview on Ristar, the forgotten Sega platformer released in 1995. Learn the characters origins and why it failed to catch on like Sonic the Hedgehog.