Episode 184 - The E3 of Wii

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Episode 184 - The E3 of Wii

FromCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

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46 minutes

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Jan 10, 2022

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Tyler and Mike talk about E3 2005 and 2006 using chapter 13 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent as their guide. They discuss Microsoft's RROD woes and how the Wii reshaped the playing field for video game consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.

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Jan 10, 2022

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Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!

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