The First Video Game War (1/3) [Tech Wars]

The first video game war pitted the Atari 2600 against the Fairchild Channel F and Magnavox Odyssey 2. In this first episode, we'll discover we led three different companies to develop their own versions of a cartridge-based game console, and meet key players like Ralph Baer and Nolan Bushnell.
In episode 2, we'll see the different techniques these early consoles used to get graphics on the screen, and how that changed the look and feel of the games. View it here: • The First Video Game W...
Finally, in episode 3, we'll see how the war was won, and what happened in the aftermath: • The First Video Game W...
This is the first story in a new series called TECH WARS, all about the technology battles that shaped recent history. These stories are adapted from a new book I'm writing.
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[@vantonspraul]

A re-edited version of the first part of this story...also, now with background music for your improved enjoyment. Part 2 is also now up: czcams.com/video/K53MaHNIlds/video.html

[@masternobody1896]

thanks for the video

[@seamusimes6272]

Hey great job on the video I just finished your think like a programmer series and decided to check out your Channel glad to see you are branching out! Interesting listening for my long drive. I wish these had more views because I like your presentation style and voice these are really well done

[@vantonspraul]

I wish they had more views, too... :-). To be fair, I'm waiting until I finish part 3 (in production now) before I make any special effort to get traffic. Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Masters-of-Sound]

holy crap these videos are great.

[@vantonspraul]

Hey, I really appreciate that! This series was a lot more work than my usual videos.

[@Masters-of-Sound]

V. Anton Spraul I can definitely tell. Definitely deserves tons of eyeballs.