theycreateworlds.bsky.social
A podcast unraveling video gaming's historical tapestry through an audio odyssey exploring creativity, business, and the fascinating people behind it all!
👤 Joined on 21 October 2024
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@theycreateworlds.bsky.socialThe latest episode of the Kent Vol. 2 readthrough is up! youtu.be/2ibQjJAi_SM In which Alex @theycreateworlds.bsky.social and @ftb1979.bsky.social compete for the character with the most Northeastern accent.
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Show PostAlex @theycreateworlds.bsky.social continues his quest to un-simplify the popular imagination of the Crash.
Show PostContrary to popular belief, the video game industry didn’t crash in 1983 because of E.T. and a glut of bad games. The real reason is both simpler and more complicated. @theycreateworlds.bsky.social explains:
Show PostAs mentioned in the episode, I put the numbers used here into a spreadsheet for easy access. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Do note this is only what we can SEE, which is 1980-1984. The whole ranking probably spans from 1977-1990 - so these are not END sales numbers.
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