Episode 148: Wrapping Up 2025

From Video Game History Hour by Video Game History Foundation

January 23, 2026 · 1h 36m · Season 2 · Episode 148

About this episode

The episode discusses the final quarter of 2025, including a recap of events and future plans.

Our podcast Producer Robin Kunimune sits down with Director Frank Cifaldi and Library Director Phil Salvador to wrap up the final quarter of 2025. Listen to some of our behind-the-scenes thoughts on the NES panel we put together for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo; the many facets of this year’s Winter Fundraiser, including a new old game release, updated VHS recovery technology, and our $30k goal with some surprise donations; and finally our look ahead to 2026. Enjoy the show! You can listen to the Video Game History Hour every other Wednesday on Patreon (one day early at the $5 tier and above), on Spotify , or on our website . Video Game History Foundation: Email: podcast@gamehistory.org Website: gamehistory.org Support us on Patreon: /gamehistoryorg

People in this episode

Host: Robin Kunimune

Guests: Frank Cifaldi, Phil Salvador

Topics covered

2025 recap
NES panel
Winter Fundraiser
VHS recovery technology
future plans

Keywords

2025
NES panel
Winter Fundraiser
VHS recovery
Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Video Game History Foundation

Places: Portland Retro Gaming Expo