About this episode

This episode covers the competition between the Odyssey 3, Colecovision, and Famicon, along with a discussion on Sierra-Online's collaboration with Jim Henson.

The console that started it all is back with a third generation version, but can it compete with the Colecovision and Famicon? Also, why is Sierra-Online teaming up with Jim Henson? We answer these questions and many more as we cover The Dark Crystal, Mr. Do's Castle, and Trans American Rally in this week's 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

• video game history
• console wars
• Sierra-Online
• Jim Henson
• The Dark Crystal
• Colecovision
• Famicon

Keywords

• Odyssey 3
• Colecovision
• Famicon
• Sierra-Online
• Jim Henson
• The Dark Crystal
• video games
• 1983

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sierra-Online, Jim Henson

Products: Colecovision, Famicon

Books & works: The Dark Crystal, Mr. Do's Castle, Trans American Rally

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