Runtime: 53 Minutes
As we start Year 3 of podcasting, we're learning all about the very 1st commerical video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey. We'll start with the career of its creator, Ralph Baer, now known as the father of video games. Our discussion will then focus on the console itself, how it was made, and what it was exactly. Afterwards, we'll talk about, aside from being a console, what it gave to the gaming community. Finally, we'll briefly look at other consoles in the 1st generation. Join us for a historical trip down Memory Card Lane.
References:
Magnavox Odyssey Cover Art:
Wikipedia - Magnavox Odyssey Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Magnavox OdysseyGame-Specific Wiki:
Magnavox Odyssey Video Game History Fandom WikiSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
Not Available on MobyGamesMetacritic:
Not Available On MetaCriticAdditional Sources:
Wikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Ralph H BaerWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - First generation of video game consolesRalph Baer's Website:
Ralph H Baer ConsultantsMagnavox Promotional Video on YouTube:
1972 Magnavox Odyssey promotional filmIn Depth Look at the Console:
The First Console (1972) and its 28 GamesAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod (incompletech.com)
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes
Schoolbell Sound:
School bell.wav by 13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela