Relive the golden age of video games with Howard Scott Warshaw, a pioneer in the industry. As technology continues to revolutionize the world, take a step back to a time when the emergence of home video game consoles captivated the world. Howard played a significant role in this period as a legend of the Atari 2600, having created classic games such as Yar's Revenge, the first movie-to-video game adaption Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the controversial ET.

My guest, Howard Scott Warshaw and I discuss:

Howard Scott Warshaw, the author of "Once Upon Atari: How I Made History By Killing An Industry"

From Hewlett Packard to Atari: Warshaw's journey in the video game industry

The untold story of drugs and partying at Atari

Discovering the magic behind Yar's Revenge game development

Collaborating with Steven Spielberg: The creation of the first movie-to-video game adaption, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Why Warshaw said YES to the controversial ET Atari game when everyone else said NO

Inside the corporate culture of Atari during the golden age of video games

Paving the way for innovation in the video game industry

The significance of Easter eggs in video games and their origin

The truth behind the ET Atari game controversy and its impact on the industry

How the internet revolutionized video game creation and Warshaw's legacy

A glimpse into the future: The upcoming Yar's Revenge sequel

and SO MUCH MORE


You're going to love my conversation with Howard Scott Warshaw

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About the book: "An intimate view into the dramatic rise and fall of the early video game industry, and how it shaped the life of one of its key players. This book offers eye-opening details and insights, delivered in a creative style that mirrors the industry it reveals. An innovative work from one of the industry's original innovators."
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