About this episode
The episode explores the launch of the Famicom and reviews several classic games.
We already saw Sega release their 3rd generation home console two weeks ago, and now it's time to check out Nintendo's offering! The Famicom - a console we will eventually know as the NES has hit the podcast! Join Ben and Wes as they celebrate this milestone in gaming history, but also take the time to review the blockbuster game Elevator Action, as well as Pro Soccer, Juno First and Binary Land in today's packed episode!Website -https://historyofvideogamespodcast.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@historyofvideogamespodcast1994Twitter - https://twitter.com/HistoryofVideo1Email - historyvgpodcast@gmail.comHosts - Ben & WesMusic - Arranged and recorded by Ben
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben, Wes
Topics covered
- Famicom
- NES
- gaming history
- Elevator Action
- video game reviews
- Nintendo
- 1983
Keywords
- Famicom
- NES
- Elevator Action
- Nintendo
- video games
- 1983
- game reviews
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nintendo
Products: Famicom, NES
Books & works: Elevator Action, Pro Soccer, Juno First, Binary Land
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