Episode 234 - MUDs and Early Western MMORPGs with Matthew S. Smith | Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby Podcast

Episode 287 - Lego Games Part 2 (1998): Mike and Tyler discuss the Lego games of 1998. That includes Lego Loco, Lego Chess, and Lego Creator. They also delve into the world of PC emulation. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

44 min listen

Episode 286 - Persona 3: Tyler and Mike talk about Persona 3! They cover the breakthrough of the Social Link system as well and the best way to play today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

59 min listen

Episode 285 - Lego Games Part 1: Mike and Tyler talk about the first two Lego games—Lego Fun to Build for the Sega Pico and Lego Island for Windows. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

51 min listen

Episode 284.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 23 – The 32-Bit Generation: Mike is out of town this week. Enjoy this remastered episode where Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the 32-bit consoles. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

35 min listen

Episode 284 - Mailbag 21!: Tyler and Mike have a mailbag episode! They discuss TV and movies to games, Final Fantasy XIV, and how Mike is not a real gamer. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

54 min listen

Episode 283.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 22 – A Post 16-Bit World Part 2: Mike and Tyler are out this week so enjoy this Codex Remastered of episode 22! In part two of A Post 16-Bit World, Tyler and Mike talk about the events leading up to the 1995 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was... by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

51 min listen

Episode 353 - The Most Relaxing Games with Ryan Janes: Mike and Tyler are joined by author Ryan Janes to talk about his new book . Follow Ryan on and . The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

64 min listen

Episode 282 - Super Mario Kart Revisited: Mike and Tyler revisit Super Mario Kart, totally intentionally of course. They go through the gameplay and development inspiration behind the game. As well as the lasting legacy of cart racing games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created... by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

53 min listen

Episode 281 - Persona 2 Part 2: Tyler and Mike talk about Persona 2: Eternal Punishment! They go into the plot of the game as well as confusion around its release and rereleases. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

42 min listen

Episode 280 - Mailbag 20!: Mike and Tyler read listener emails and Discord posts! They talk a lot about movies, TV, and their relationship to video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

78 min listen

Episode 279 - Goldeneye 007 with Alyse Knorr: Mike and Tyler are joined once again by author and podcaster Alyse Knorr! They discuss Goldeneye 007 for Nintendo 64. Check out Alyse Knorr's book ! by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

69 min listen

Episode 278 - Gaming Legends: Polybius: Mike and Tyler dive into the urban legend Polybius. Mike says "in the weeds" so much this episode and that's where they are! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

48 min listen

Episode 277 - The Case for Souls Games with Lisa Wallen: Mike and Tyler have funny comedian and streamer Lisa Wallen on the podcast to convince Mike and Tyler they need to play more soulslike games. Follow Lisa on Twitch or Instagram @wisallalen! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

59 min listen

Episode 276 - Persona Part 2: Tyler and Mike continue their series on Persona and discuss the second installment of the franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

47 min listen

Episode 275.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 21 – A Post 16-Bit World Part 1: Mike is out this week. We are revisiting episode 21 where Tyler and Mike talk about the next generation after 16-bit consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

51 min listen

Episode 275 - Mailbag 19!: Mike and Tyler have a mailbag episode. They talk Super Bowl Video Game teams and video game crushes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

40 min listen

Episode 274 - Twisted Metal: Mike and Tyler talk about the 1995 classic PlayStation game Twisted Metal. We go over the gameplay and origins of the game from infamous LA Traffic. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

50 min listen

Episode 273 - Storytelling Discussion: Mike and Tyler are together in the same room! They have a Codex Discussion episode on storytelling in video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

44 min listen

Episode 272 - Persona Part 1: Tyler and Mike start a series on the Persona games! They talk about the origins of the series as a spinoff and the localization issues with the first game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

67 min listen

Episode 271 - Book Review - From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror: Mike and Tyler do a book review! They talk about the book From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror by Alexander Chatziioannou. The go through each section fo the book and talk about a game they have played. They also discuss what they've... by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

47 min listen

Episode 270 - 2023 Codex GOTY Awards: Mike and Tyler present their games of the year. They also go over some honorable mentions, and other categories. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

79 min listen

Episode 269 Game Cartridge Tier List: Mike and Tyler do a tier list of video game cartridges based on aesthetics. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

44 min listen

Episode 268 - Hook (SNES/Sega CD/Genesis): Mike and Tyler discuss the 2D sidescrolling game Hook based on the 1991 movie of the same name. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

39 min listen

Episode 267 - Mailbag 18!: Mike and Tyler have a mail bag episode! They read listener mail and talk about the top 5 games they want to play in 2024 and discuss video game linearity. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

40 min listen

Episode 266 - The Best Non-Violent Video Games with James Batchelor: Mike and Tyler are joined by author of , James Batchelor! They go through some of the games in the book and discuss why non-violent video games are an important part of the industry. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

70 min listen

Episode 265.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 20 – Video Game Violence: Friendship or Fatality?: Tyler and Mike discuss the making of Mortal Kombat, the 1993 hearing on violence in video games, and more! by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

58 min listen

Episode 265 - Codex Discussion: Arcades in 2023: Mike and Tyler talk about going to arcades in 2023. They specifically discuss the two different kinds of arcades you run into today, the ticket focused arcades like Dave & Busters, and the "barcade" style focused on classic games. The theme music... by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

51 min listen

Episode 264 - Spyro the Dragon: Tyler and Mike talk discuss Spyro the Dragon! They talk about the early development of 3D platformers and mascots in the 1990s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

67 min listen

Episode 263 - Resident Evil Redux: Mike goofed and Tyler and him revisit Resident Evil. Mike had a chance to play through the first game in the series and has thoughts. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge. by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

47 min listen

Episode 262 - Minesweeper with Kyle Orland: Mike and Tyler talk to Gaming Editor at Ars Technica and author of the Boss Fight Book Minesweeper, Kyle Orland! They discuss the origins of Minesweeper at Microsoft and the games surprising competitive scene. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo... by Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

48 min listen

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Episode 234 - MUDs and Early Western MMORPGs with Matthew S. Smith

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