Runtime: 61 Minutes
We look back at the original version of The Oregon Trail, released to a Minnesota school district mainframe in December of 1971. We talk about how The Oregon Trail first came to be, and then trace its evolution from that original version, through its most popular version (1985), and into changes that have been made to modern versions. We talk briefly about its spin-offs, and the Oregon Trail itself. Join us this week for a historically-accurate trip down Memory Card Lane.
References:
The Oregon Trail Cover Art:
Wikipedia - The Oregon Trail Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - The Oregon Trail (1971 video game)Game-Specific Wiki:
Fandom - Oregon Trail WikiSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - The Oregon TrailMetacritic:
Not Available on MetacriticAdditional Sources:
Wikipedia - The Oregon Trail :
Wikipedia - The Oregon TrailAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes