Gaming Historian

Season 2022

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

Where to Watch Season 2022

5 Episodes

  • The Story of Super Mario World
    E1
    The Story of Super Mario WorldA documentary on the making of Super Mario World, the launch of the Super Nintendo, and how the game perfected the concepts of the Super Mario series.
  • Microsoft's 3 Biggest Mistakes
    E2
    Microsoft's 3 Biggest MistakesMicrosoft entered the video game console business in 2001 with the Xbox. Today, they are still a major player in the industry. But it hasn't exactly been a smooth journey. Here are three of their biggest blunders (so far).
  • When Nintendo Games Were on Atari
    E3
    When Nintendo Games Were on AtariBefore Nintendo had the NES, their games appeared on other consoles, including the biggest: the Atari 2600. Learn about the history of these ports and that weird time when Mario competed with himself.
  • Sharp SF1: A Super Famicom TV
    E4
    Sharp SF1: A Super Famicom TVWhen Nintendo launched the Super Famicom in 1990, they couldn't make enough consoles to meet the demand. But there was another way to get one: The Sharp SF1, a $1,000 TV with a built-in Super Famicom! Learn the history and functionality of this obscure piece of video game hardware.
  • The Story of Super Mario Kart
    E5
    The Story of Super Mario KartLearn the complete history of Super Mario Kart, one of the most influential games of all time. After a failed attempt to make a 2-player version of F-Zero, Nintendo created a quirky go-kart racing game featuring Mario & friends. Despite receiving little hype, Super Mario Kart exploded in popularity, becoming one of the best-selling games for the Super Nintendo. It was a genre-defining title and the beginning of one of Nintendo's most popular franchises.

 

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