بهترین پادکست های Game History (2025)

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The Winterfell Murders 2:13:16

4d ago2:13:16

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Boltons, Freys, Manderlys and more all packed into a snowbound Winterfell is a recipe for more than cannibal pies. It seems half the inhabitants of the castle hate each other, while the other half are probably just better at hiding it. Either way, there have been several murders. The collective rage and paranoia of the inhabitants increases with ea…

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Episode 135: Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lawrence Schick and His Decades of Work in Game Development 1:04:15

8d ago1:04:15

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Veteran game designer and author Lawrence Schick shares stories from his early 80's work with the ColecoVision, Atari 2600, and Intellivision. With over four decades of experience in the industry, Schick details how he helped pioneer a multi-discipline, team-based approach to game development designing games like Smurf: Rescue and Tarzan while pull…

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The Nuremberg Trials: Horror In Court, Part Three 1:54:16

12d ago1:54:16

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The human capacity for cruelty has rarely been more apparent as when the prosecution starts putting forward all their evidence against the 21 defendants in this first epic Nuremberg trial. This is part 3 of our series, join us as this drama is picking up pace. Cover photo: Erwin von Lahousen in court. By and with Francis Lundh…

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Randy Cross Talks 49ers UCLA 48:45

24d ago48:45

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Randy Cross, starting 49ers OL during their greatest seasons, shares memories of the Catch, Super Bowl 23, and gives insight as to why the 49ers were a dynasty. He also remembers his upbringing and his college days at UCLA under head coach Dick Vermeil. The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit. The podcast is host…

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The Shadow of Summerhall: Aerys & Rhaegar 1:20:14

11d ago1:20:14

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A follow up to our "The Tragedy of Summerhall" episode. This one delves deep into Aerys, Rhaegar and other characters who were impacted by Summerhall. There's talk of how the Mad King could wreak havoc on the Seven Kingdoms even now... Originally Published August 26, 2015, remastered July 2025. Bonus Eps & More -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.…

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A Dance with Darkstar 1:52:50

18d ago1:52:50

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An episode dedicated to the backstory and ambition of who Prince Doran Martell refers to as “the most dangerous man in Dorne”, Gerold “Darkstar” Dayne, the Knight of High Hermitage. Bonus Eps & More -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shirts & Stickers -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠historyofwestero…

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Episode 134: Preservation Work Inside the University of Michigan Library Computer and Video Game Archive 1:10:22

23d ago1:10:22

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Host Phil Salvador and guest host Colleen Barrett, Rare Books Librarian at UK Libraries, chat with David Carter, Video Game Archivist and Comic Librarian at University of Michigan Library Computer and Video Game Archive, about the work he does in archiving video game material within such a large and academic institutions. We discuss what tools are …

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The Tragedy of Summerhall 1:34:15

25d ago1:34:15

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Ashaya and Aziz delve deep into the mysteries of Summerhall. Egg, Dunk, Aerys, Rhaella...wildfire. What went wrong, who caused it, prophecies, dragon eggs, death and destruction... this episode has it all. Published July 30, 2015. Remastered 2025! Bonus Eps & More -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Tales of Pretenders and Impostors 2:00:49

1M ago2:00:49

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Over time there have been those who claimed to be royalty but were absolutely, positively not. These deceptions come in many forms, and we have many entertaining examples… all failures of course. Because if someone succeeded, how would we know? Featuring examples from the post-Wars of the Roses era as well as ASOIAF! Bonus Eps & More -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 133: Spyro the Dragon artist Craig Stitt talks Sega and Insomniac 1:34:11

1M ago1:34:11

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On this special video episode of the Video Game History Hour, we sat down with Craig Stitt, retired game artist and designer. Craig worked on games including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Kid Chameleon, Ratchet & Clank, and Spyro the Dragon. He gave us a tour of his portfolio and talked about working at Sega in America, creating Spyro, dealing with burnout…

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Daenys the Dreamer - The Targaryen Who Foresaw The Doom of Valyria 2:07:40

2M ago2:07:40

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Of all the dreamers in Targaryen history, it’s difficult to argue Daenys wasn’t the most crucial. It was her vision of the Doom that brought their House to safety on Dragonstone ahead of the extinction that took all of Valyria and every other dragonlord family. This episode is devoted to what we know of her life, the era in which she lived, and of …

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Balerion the Black Dread 42:34

2M ago42:34

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The full story of the biggest dragon of all time, from a hatchling in Valyria to a skull in the basement. Video available in the Spotify app. (scripted) Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com www.historyofwesteros.com…

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Episode 132: Croc Remaster 1:23:53

2M ago1:23:53

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Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador host a discussion with Jez San, Jason Smith, and Mike Arkin from Argonaut Games about the development and remastering of the 1997 game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. We touch on what went into the original game - incorporating 3D technology and character design influences from traditional animation - as well as enhancem…

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The Summer Isles 3:03:18

2M ago3:03:18

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Lying far to the south of Westeros and Essos are the Summer Isles, representing the most southwesterly peoples of the known world. Famed for their shipbuilding and navigation skills, the Summer Islanders are also a unique culture in part due to their relative isolation and favorable geography. Despite this, they have a history with Valyria, Sothory…

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House Frey 2:30:51

2M ago2:30:51

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Though not an ancient House, the Freys are powerful and prominent in plotlines of all kinds, usually for all the red reasons. Wrong reasons, rather. But not only are they a big part of ASOIAF, they appear in some surprising places over the last few centuries as well. We examine their rapid rise from bridge builders on the Green Fork to players of t…

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Episode 131: Flitman Collection 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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Hosts Frank Cifaldi and Phil Salvador chat with Mark and Michelle Flitman, a father-daughter duo, about Mark’s career, his donated collection at the VGHF, and his autobiography: "It’s Not All Fun and Games." As a semi-retired video game and toy producer, Mark shares his career highlights as a publisher producer throughout the 90’s and into the earl…

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The Brotherhood Without Banners 2:07:51

2M ago2:07:51

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They began as King’s men on a mission - what seemed a clear cut case of heroes vs. villains. Even after the death of King Robert, the Brotherhood Without Banners remained a model of honor and duty, serving the common folk instead. But time and deprivation wore on them, and they slowly lost their sense of purpose, justice… and their humanity. Quite …

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The Burning of King’s Landing 1:57:31

2M ago1:57:31

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There are caches of wildfire hidden in the city of King’s Landing just waiting to go off. The inevitable violence between the factions still vying for the Iron Throne could ignite them and cause untold damage, perhaps destroying the entire city. Will the Mad King get his revenge after all? If so, who will set them off, and why? Rize: https://rize.i…

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The Nuremberg Trials: Civilization vs. Barbarism, Part Two 2:03:17

3M ago2:03:17

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Things are getting real - this will be an episode about justice, suicide, drama and denial. The new world order about to be shaped through law, but if we are to have a fair trial, can we end up finding some of the top Nazi's not guilty and can the world live with that? Listen in. By and with Francis Lundh…

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Episode 130: Spycraft 54:01

3M ago54:01

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Phil Salvador hosts Polygon’s Clayton Ashley and Simone de Rochefort to discuss a documentary they produced last year called The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft | Full Polygon Documentary about the 1996 FMV CD-ROM game, Spycraft. You can listen to the Video Game History Hour every other Wednesday on Patreon (one day early at the $5 tier and abov…

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The Defiance of Duskendale 1:21:57

3M ago1:21:57

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(fully scripted) Barristan's finest hour, or was it? He's not sure saving Aerys was a good thing, but it sure was amazing. In many ways this story is more about Aerys and Tywin than the great white knight. This is the event that pushed Aerys into true madness, and led to the hiring of Varys. An episode that might cause you to re-think a few things …

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2025 NFL Draft and Draft History with Upton Bell 52:07

3M ago52:07

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Former NFL executive Upton Bell shares memories of his father, NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, creating the NFL Draft and early draft memories as well as his time drafting players for Hall of Fame coach Don Shula. Plus, who is the top player in the 2025 NFL Draft and fantastic firsthand accounts of Jackie Robinson as a football player and how he might …

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Necromancy in ASOIAF 2:24:50

3M ago2:24:50

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Bring out your dead! Though the term isn’t used often, necromancy as a concept has a major place in ASOIAF. It’s a deep topic: from wights beyond the Wall in the middle of nowhere to Ser Robert Strong at the Red Keep itself… From Beric Dondarrion and Lady Stoneheart to ancient tales as far east as Asshai and as far west as the Iron Isles, not to me…

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Episode 129: Powerhouse Chloe Appleby 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

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Phil Salvador and Robin Kunimune chat with Chloe Appleby, games curator at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia, who shares how she turned her passion for games into a dream role blending community, culture, and quirky preservation. From Sydney’s post-COVID game scene revival to tracking down lost media and organizing a free indie games festi…

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The Ghost of High Heart 1:54:32

3M ago1:54:32

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The Ghost of High Heart is a pale woman no more than 3 feet tall with red eyes and white hair so long it almost touches the ground. She lives in a grove of dead weirwoods, and her prophecies always come true. We delve into her identity, why she can see the future, and her connections to Jenny of Oldstones, Prince Rhaegar, the tragedy of Summerhall …

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Lord Barth “Blacksword” Stark 2:23:37

3M ago2:23:37

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The years following the death of the Old Man of the North were marked by instability at Winterfell as several of Cregan Stark’s sons ruled in short succession. One of those sons was Lord Barthogan, who came to be known as Barth Blacksword. His stint as ruler of Winterfell was a turning point in that era, and he faced a rebellion from Skagos. Was he…

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Episode 128: DMCA 2024 Copyright Ruling 1:10:00

4M ago1:10:00

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Phil Salvador and Kendra Albert, a partner at Albert Sellars LLP, digest, discuss, and dissect the 2024 DMCA exemption petition to make it easier for libraries and archives to preserve video games and the subsequent ruling by the US Copyright Office. Join us for an insightful look at the recent ruling, legal implications, and what it all means for …

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The Divisive Death and Lasting Legacy of Blessed Baelor 2:37:14

4M ago2:37:14

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Baelor ruled as king for a decade from the assassination of his brother Daeron to his own sudden death. Was he murdered? If so, why and by whom? Even after death his impact on the Seven Kingdoms remains enormous. This is part 3 of 3 (though it works as a standalone) and again features Nina Krusling! Descript: https://get.descript.com/howdescript Ni…

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Episode 127: Sarge’s Heroes 1:17:26

4M ago1:17:26

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In this episode of Video Game History Hour, Michael Mendheim joins host Frank Cifaldi and guest-host John Rairdin to reflect on his career, from early work on Fester’s Quest to cult favorites like Mutant League Football and Sarge’s Heroes. Mendheim shares stories about creative risks, industry shakeups, and the challenges of keeping games alive — w…

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The Killing of Kevan by Varys the Spider 2:03:14

4M ago2:03:14

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The final event of ADWD was the assassination of Kevan Lannister by Varys. The Spider, in typical fashion, had the gall to apologize for the fatal crossbow bolt… and told him it wasn’t personal, it was political. Little comfort to a dying man, but hugely interesting to us readers! What does he expect to happen? We examine the various motives behind…

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The Nuremberg Trials: Hunting Nazis, Part One 2:17:24

4M ago2:17:24

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Welcome to the trial of the century! All the remaining top Nazis after the war are about to meet their destiny, but first they must be rounded up, hunted down and jailed. And how will they react? Will they show regret? Will they deny it all despite tons of evidence? Will they play mad? Find out in this first episode that gives us a unique look into…

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Lies & Arbor Gold 2:05:16

4M ago2:05:16

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(remastered audio!) We are joined by Chloe of Girls Gone Canon & Drunk ASOIAF History to discuss a recurring theme of deception. Sansa, Young Griff, Cersei, Wyman Manderly, Varys and plenty more. Originally published July 30, 2020. Girls Gone Canon: https://girlsgonecanon.podbean.com/ Drunk ASOIAF History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3MDu4CP…

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