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Weekly Blog (04/11/2020)

Hello Patrons! Welcome to this week's blog. Let's jump right into it.

New Episode Available Now!

In case you missed it, a new episode is now available on YouTube...

NEW VIDEO | Awesome Possum: Tengen's Failed Mascot

Hello Patrons!

Here is the latest episode of The Gaming Historian, all about Awesome Possum! 

Why on earth did I make a video about Awesome Possum??

It actually started with the court case. In 1996, Tengen / Atari Games / Time Warner were sued by an art teacher who claimed ...

Episode Topic Vote! (04/04/2020)

It's time to vote for the next topic for the show! I've got 3 different options here, so vote for which one you would like to see the most.

Chex Quest

In 1996, Ralston Foods ...

Weekly Blog (03/28/2020)

Hello Patrons! Here are updates from this past week at Gaming Historian HQ.

Awesome Possum Editing

I've started editing the Awesome Possum episode! I'd estimate the video...

Weekly Blog (03/21/2020)

Hello Patrons! Here are this weeks updates.

Awesome Possum

The script is done for Awesome Possum! Production will begin on Monday. Here is a sneak preview of my little filming shoot with some local possums. I visited the Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City, MO, th...

Weekly Blog (03/14/2020)

Welcome Patrons! Obviously the big topic of the world is COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. I hope everyone is taking the necessary precautions so we can tackle this global problem together. We'll come out stronger on the other side! I've had to reschedule my possum film shoots because of i...

Weekly Blog (03/07/2020)

Hello Patrons! Here is what I've been up to this past week.

Awesome Possum Updates

This past week, I did a bunch of research on the Awesome Possum episode. I was <...

Weekly Blog (02/27/2020)

Hi Patrons!

I've been out of town for a few days, so I don't have much new to report. But here are a things.

Oregon Trail Update 

After the Awesome Possum episode, I plan to go all-in on the Oregon Trail episode. I'm in contact with a local collector who has various Appl...

Weekly Blog (02/19/2020)

Hello Patrons and welcome to this week's blog post! For the past week, I've been spending most of my time fulfilling Patreon rewards. I had way more people sign up than anticipated! Rest assured, physical rewards are on the way. If you live in the United States, check your mailboxes in the coming...

Weekly Blog (02/14/2020)

Happy Valentine's Day, Patrons! 

To everyone who is new here, welcome! Yesterday, I released the "Facts I Got Wrong" video, which brought in some new supporters. Hope you enjoy your time here, and thank you for your contribution! Let's get into this weeks topics.

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Video: What Facts Did I Get Wrong?

Welcome to a new episode! In this video, I go over 5 facts I got wrong in older episodes, and offer corrections. I also analyze WHY I got it wrong and offer some advice. 

Early episodes are now being uploaded to an alternate channel to avoid any YouTube issues on the main channel.

Weekly Blog (02/06/2020)

Hello Patrons!

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has signed up for the new tiers. I'll be shipping out the first wave of merchandise soon to backers. I'm really excited about the relaunch and what the support means to the production of the show.

A few people were having i...

The New Tiers Are Now Available!

You should be able to select your new tiers now. I'm still cleaning up the small details (like the "About" section), but everything else should be working. Thanks for your patience through this transition!

Reminder: Relaunch is February 1st

Just a friendly reminder that the Patreon relaunch is February 1st! Check out earlier posts for more information on the relaunch.

The month of January is usually pretty slow for YouTube, so I've been doing a lot of research. Right now, I'm at the National Archives, scanning and researching ...

Charge Upfront Changes - Please Read!

Hello Patrons!

In my previous post, I mentioned I was switching to charging upfront. This is because of two reasons.

1.) Whenever I posted on social media that an episode was available for Patrons to watch, a large influx of people would sign up, watch the episode early, then cancel t...

The Patreon Relaunch - Everything You Need to Know

Happy New Year Gamers!

What better way to start a new year than to relaunch the Patreon?

I started my Patreon back in 2015 as a way for people to support the show. I treated it more like a tip-jar than anything. But over the years, Patreon has evolved into more of a cool, membership-s...

The Story of Super Mario Bros. 3 Premieres Tomorrow!

Just a heads up, if you are trying to watch the episode on Patreon - I had to remove all the older versions in order to release the new version. YouTube has a weird thing about uploading multiple videos that are "too similar." 

In the future, I'll probably be making a separate YT accou...

NEW VIDEO | The Story of Super Mario Bros. 3

Here it is, The Story of Super Mario Bros. 3! Still have some tweaks to do, but it's pretty much done. Right now I'm working on the end credits, thumbnail, and audio mixing. 

Appreciate any feedback! thank you!

Preview | Super Mario Bros. 3 + Disney World

A trip to the United States during the development of Super Mario Bros. 3 may have been a source of inspiration...

Preview - The Story of SMB3 - The Koopalings

A little preview of the 45+ minute documentary. The tentative release date is Wednesday, December 18th. Enjoy!

Updates! New Logo, New Patreon, New Videos!

Hello Patrons!

The relaunch is almost here and I'm super excited about it. I've got some really cool physical rewards as well as some BONUS content posted monthly. I'll have more details soon. Right now I'm just waiting on the physical rewards to arrive so I can take snazzy pictures of them...

Vote which Gaming Historian sticker looks best!

It's almost time for the Patreon re-launch. With it comes a fresh new logo and some fun physical rewards. This includes stickers! 

I'm not ready to show the full redesign yet, but please vote on what sticker you like the most! 

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Game Boy Pocket Sonar

This was a fun video to make! 95% of the footage was shot outdoors near a small pond in Belton, Missouri. We had to contend with the wind, but overall it turned out well.

I'm trying no background music in this video. Let me know what you think! 

NEW VIDEO! When a 9-Year-Old Sued Nintendo

Got this one finished up today. This is the first episode from the new house! I also got to test out my new camera slider, which was fabulous. I can do all sorts of neat stuff with B-Roll now!

Hope you enjoy. On to the next!

Oregon Trail Extras - The Rotten Potatoes

A funny story that Oregon Trail co-creator Bill Heinemann shared with me about some rotten potatoes. Thought you all might get a kick out of it!

Here's What's Coming

Hello everyone, it has been awhile!

Yes, I am alive. For the past month, I have been in the process of moving. I wish moving was simply "take your stuff from this place to a new place" but there has been a ton of roadblocks, one of the biggest ones being getting internet.

I won't get ...

Patreon Makeover

In the coming weeks, this Patreon will be getting a makeover! I launched this campaign in 2015 and since then, quite a lot has changed. I'm hoping to update the Patreon with more tiers, more rewards (including physical rewards!), and give everything a facelift.

Just wanted to give you a hea...

NEW VIDEO - The NES Hot Stik

A follow-up to the Hot Seat video. A new discovery in the world of oddball NES accessories! This should come out on Tuesday. Have a great rest of your week!

The Hot Stik! What Games Should I Test It With?

Little did I know that Power to the 10th Inc made THIS: The Hot Stik! It's just the joystick from the Hot Seat, sold as a stand-alone product. 

In the Hot Seat video, I tested the device with Super Mario Bros, Mega Man 2, Top Gun, and Rad Racer.

What games should I test this devi...

NEW VIDEO! The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Still needs a few more edits, but it's pretty much done. All footage was captured on original carts using my Super NT and Gamecube Game Boy Player w/ GBI. Music was provided by Jeremiah Sun, who did a full orchestral remaster of the Link's Awakening soundtrack. 

I shot some of the b-ro...