About this episode

The episode discusses the evolution of the gaming industry and reflects on its highs and lows.

In this episode we take a long walk down memory lane and discuss how much the gaming industry has changed throughout our lifetime. We discuss its highs and stand upon soap-boxes and shout about its lows in typical, old man fashion. Enjoy

People in this episode

Hosts: Nicholas Thorpe, James Masters

Topics covered

• gaming industry
• nostalgia
• change in gaming
• old men
• culture

Keywords

• gaming
• industry changes
• nostalgia
• old men gaming
• culture

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