In this edition, Jeremy & Michael dive back into the '80s and discuss the Golden Age of Video Games! 

Learn about how a surge in technological advancements, a steady line of hugely successful arcade games, and an explosion in mainstream popularity starts a era of unprecedented success in the gaming industry! But how long will the good times last?
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For Further Reading on this Episode's Topic:

The Golden Age of Video Games
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_age_of_arcade_video_games

The Video Game Explosion: A History from PONG to PlayStation and Beyond
Mark J.P. Wolf (2008)
► https://books.google.com/books?id=XiM0ntMybNwC&pg=PA105

Coin-Op: The Life (Arcade Videogames)
Mark Stephen Pierce (Atari Games Corporation) (1998)
► https://archive.org/details/digitalillusion00clar/page/444/mode/2up

The Complete History of Bomberman
► https://tiredoldhack.com/2017/02/26/the-complete-history-of-bomberman/

BONUS:
Michael on In Bed with Books
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB5ELZ2Rzo
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 11: All That Pixels is Gold

The Instruction Booklet - Episode 11: All That Pixels Is Gold

It's the ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of The Instruction Booklet!
Jeremy and Michael are celebrating the occasion with a deep dive into the history an overlooked but very influential game: ROGUE!
Find out how this procedurally generated dungeon crawler launched a genre and impacted games for decades to follow.
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For Further Reading on this Episode's Topic:

Rogue (1980)
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_(video_game)

Rogue's Instruction Manual
► https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1443430/manuals/Rogue_-_Instruction_Manual.pdf?t=1651574702
► https://web.archive.org/web/20071217100401/http://users.tkk.fi/~eye/roguelike/rogue.html

"Screw the Berlin Interpretation"
► http://www.gamesofgrey.com/blog/?p=403

Roguelike (Video Game Genre)
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roguelike
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The Instruction Booklet Plays Roguelike Games
► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLySWiOUdU2IjlKfhhOB1viQ_ij-6dog3m
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 12: Going Rogue

This month, the Instructors are diving into one of the most impactful events in video game history: The Crash of 1983!

Learn about how market saturation, poor quality products, unchecked corporate confidence, & failure to learn from history leads to an industry wide disaster whose effects will reverberate for years to come!
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For Further Reading on this Episode's Topic:

The Video Game Crash of 1983 - Andrew Boyd, University of Houston, 2016
► https://engines.egr.uh.edu/episode/3038

Before the Crash - Mark J.P. Wolfe, 2012
► https://muse.jhu.edu/book/14330/

The Ultimate History of Video Games Revisited - Steven L. Kent, 2001
► https://archive.org/details/ultimatehistoryofvideogamesrevisited/page/n233/mode/2up

Video Games Industry Comes Down to Earth
New York Times, N.R. Liendfield, 1983
► https://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/17/business/video-games-industry-comes-down-to-earth.html

“Ten Facts about the Great Video Game Crash of ‘83”
Nadia Oxford, IGN.com, Jan, 18, 2012
► https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/09/21/ten-facts-about-the-great-video-game-crash-of-83

“Video Game Crash of 1983” - Wikipedia
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_crash_of_1983

Atari 2600 Rubik’s Cube
► https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-2600-vcs-rubik-s-cube_8201.html

BONUS: Michael’s YouTube Channel
► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRZsoEsxhIDoNS2QsCWD-A
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 13: The Crash (Still Not Bandicoot) of 1983

The Instruction Booklet - Episode 13: The Crash (Still Not Bandicoot) Of 1983

In this episode, the Instructors are taking a deep dive into the history of the Soulslike genre!

Learn about the games that built the genre (from Demon Souls to Elden Ring), FromSoft - the company that developed them, and the man behind it all, Hidetaka Miyazaki!
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The Instructors' Recommendations:

Dark Souls: Beyond the Grave, Vol. 1
► https://www.thirdeditions.com/en/rpg/95-dark-souls-beyond-death-9791094723579.html

Dark Souls: Beyond the Grave, Vol. 2
► https://www.thirdeditions.com/en/rpg/207-dark-souls-beyond-the-grave-volume-2-9782377840380.html

VaatiVidya (YouTube) - Souls series lore explanations
► https://www.youtube.com/@VaatiVidya

Illusory Wall (YouTube) - Souls series strategies & playthroughs
► https://www.youtube.com/@illusorywall
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 14: I'm a Souls Man

The Instruction Booklet - Episode 14:  I'm a Souls Man

In this edition of The Instruction Booklet, uncover the history of the Japanese video game industry! 

Learn about Japan’s late start in game development, how they weathered the Great Crash of the 1980s, how they quickly caught up to their industry peers, & the country’s long lasting impact on the medium of video games!
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For Further Reading on this Episode’s Topic:

► The Foundation of Geemu: A Brief History of Early Japanese Video Games
https://gamestudies.org/1302/articles/picard

► Video Games in Japan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_games_in_Japan

► Taking a Closer Look at Video Games History in Japan
https://newsonjapan.com/article/125374.php

► History of Japanese Video Games - John Szczepaniak
https://www.kinephanos.ca/2015/history-of-japanese-video-games/

► BONUS: Dark Age of JRPGs: Panorama Toh
http://blog.hardcoregaming101.net/2013/06/dark-age-of-jrpgs-6-panorama-toh-pc-88.html
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 15: '70s Gamer Days, '80s Roppongi Nights

On this edition of The Instruction Booklet, the Instructors are discussing the history of narratives in video games!

Joining them is their first guest - Adam Pickens (a PhD candidate of Irish Literature) - together the trio break down the origin of storytelling in gaming, it's evolution over the years, & how strong narratives have helped legitimize games as an artform.
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Sources for this edition of The Instruction Booklet:
►“Narrative of Video Games” (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_of_video_games

►“The Power of Narratives in Video Games”
https://www.ue-germany.com/blog/the-power-of-narratives-in-video-games

►“A History of the Video Game Narrative”
https://amherststudent.amherst.edu/article/2012/10/31/history-videogame-narrative.html

►“Video Games Are Better Without Stories”
https://archive.ph/4C5Yq
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 16: Half-Life is a JRPG

The Instruction Booklet - Episode 16: Half-Life Is A JRPG

On this edition of The Instruction Booklet, coverage of the 1980s continues with the history of Home PC Gaming!

Find about the development of home computers and the first games to created for the PC!
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Sources for this edition of The Instruction Booklet

Cash in on the Videogame Craze - Black Enterprise by S. Lee Hillards (Dec. 1982)
► https://books.google.com/books?id=N6pacvfrf0wC&pg=PA41#v=onepage&q&f=false

Fifty Years of BASIC, the Programming Language That Made Computers Personal - 
Time Magazine, Harry McCracken (April 29, 2014)
► https://time.com/69316/basic/

History of Personal Computers - Wikipedia
► https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_personal_computers
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 17: And You May Find Yourself Playing on a Home PC

The Instruction Booklet - Episode 17: And You May Find Yourself Playing On A Home PC

Step right up and join the circus of chaos as The Weekly Geekly explores the world of controversial and banned video games! This week, our fearless ringmaster Devin, alongside Ryan and Shamrox, delve into the gaming industry's most notorious titles. From the ultraviolent Death Race of the 1970s to the infamous Hatred of the 2010s, the crew dissects what makes a game controversial and why some titles are banned across the globe.
With a mix of humor and insightful analysis, this episode of The Weekly Geekly is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of gaming, culture, and controversy. Whether you're a gaming veteran or a curious newcomer, join us as we navigate the tumultuous waters of controversial video games and explore what makes them both infamous and influential.

#415- Exploring Gaming's Taboo: From Custer's Revenge to Hatred

In this edition of The Instruction Booklet, Jeremy & Michael discuss the history of one of gaming's most famous companies: NINTENDO!
Uncover Nintendo's humble origin, secret past lives, introduction to making games, and how it's success helped save the gaming industry in the 1980s!
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Sources & Further Reading for This Topic:

Nintendo (Wikipedia)
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo

Nintendo is Founded, September 23, 1889 by Jessica MacNeil
► https://www.edn.com/nintendo-is-founded-september-23-1889/

Nintendo’s Strange History Includes The Yakuza, A Taxi Service, And Love Motels by Ben Cool
► https://www.techtimes.com/articles/97134/20151020/nintendos-strange-history-includes-yakuza-taxi-service-love-motels.htm

Nintendo Museum Direct
► https://www.youtube.com/live/JApUMBscKOc?si=vipDumzgzeG9rPNQ

Ultra Hand
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Hand

Ultra Machine
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Machine

Love Tester
► https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Tester
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 18: My Dad Totally Works at Nintendo

The Instructors Jeremy & Michael are back and they're ready to present their 2nd Annual Obligatory Awards Show! 

Listen as the hosts give out their own unique accolades for the best in gaming from 2024 such as Best Pet in a Game, Best Worst Game, Most Unnecessary Remake, & much more! 
Plus, facts about the World's Strongest Man Competition???
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The Instruction Booklet - Episode 19: The 2024 Video Game Awards (Presented by MetRx)

You want to hear what Mystery Science Theater 3000 would sound like during last call at your local dive bar? Enter Devin, Cecil, Zyber's drunken riffhaus as they riff over the best and worst movies that you can find or pick the brains of musicians, creators, and bands.

A group of friends adding their nonsense to the world, one podcast at a time.

New tracks tagged #Video Game History