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Season 1
1x1 1977 Chuck E Cheese & Pong Consoles, RCA Studio II & Star wars, Atari VCS & Apple II, MORE Episode overview
Air date
Feb 21, 2012
The Video Game Years are here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and .. show full overview
The Video Game Years are here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in our favorite hobby’s past.
It’s The Video Game Years! Click here to watch the entire first episode, The Video Game Years: 1977.
The Video Game Years 1978! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching .. show full overview
The Video Game Years 1978! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture, and the oddities of video game history will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in our favorite hobby’s past.
1978 comes to an end as the crew looks at Super Breakout, APF MP-1000, Simon and the big news at Atari. Plus Roo’s Gaming Innovations and Pixel Dan’s Other Toys of 1978.
1978 comes to an end as the crew looks at Super Breakout, APF MP-1000, Simon and the big news at Atari. Plus Roo’s Gaming Innovations and Pixel Dan’s Other Toys of 1978.
So begins the end of the 70′s. The Video Game Years returns with some new guests and a look at Atari Adventure, Vector Graphics and Roo’s Gaming Innovation of 1979. Time to laugh, learn and reminisce about those glorious Video Game Years.
So begins the end of the 70′s. The Video Game Years returns with some new guests and a look at Atari Adventure, Vector Graphics and Roo’s Gaming Innovation of 1979. Time to laugh, learn and reminisce about those glorious Video Game Years.
1979 continues as the gang looks at key Atari games of the year as well as the Microvision, the first handheld game system that used cartridges. Plus Pixel Dan shows you the other toys of 1979. It’s The Video Game Years!
1979 continues as the gang looks at key Atari games of the year as well as the Microvision, the first handheld game system that used cartridges. Plus Pixel Dan shows you the other toys of 1979. It’s The Video Game Years!
The 1970s are finally over! The gang looks at the arcade hit, Asteroids, and the launch of the Mattel Intellivision. We are also introduced to a few new guests. Goodbye 1970s, bring on the 80s!
The 1970s are finally over! The gang looks at the arcade hit, Asteroids, and the launch of the Mattel Intellivision. We are also introduced to a few new guests. Goodbye 1970s, bring on the 80s!
1x9 1980 (Part 1) Pac-Man, Monaco GP & Atari Breaks Out Episode overview
Air date
Oct 23, 2012
The Video Game Years are now in the 80′s! The old gang and some new guests tackle the most significant decade of gaming starting with a look at Pac-Man, a quick look at Sega’s Monaco GP, .. show full overview
The Video Game Years are now in the 80′s! The old gang and some new guests tackle the most significant decade of gaming starting with a look at Pac-Man, a quick look at Sega’s Monaco GP, Atari’s break out year and more! These are The Video Game Years and welcome to 1980.
1980 continues as the gang, along with some new faces, look at Centipede, Sierra On-Line, some 1980 Pinball games and the arcade games, Battlezone and Berzerk. Oh 1980 – you so crazy.
1980 continues as the gang, along with some new faces, look at Centipede, Sierra On-Line, some 1980 Pinball games and the arcade games, Battlezone and Berzerk. Oh 1980 – you so crazy.
1981 begins! With new guests like the Angry Video Game Nerd (James Rolfe) and Egoraptor (Arin Hanson), the gang takes on Frogger, Galaga, Lady Bug, the release of the IBM PC and the .. show full overview
1981 begins! With new guests like the Angry Video Game Nerd (James Rolfe) and Egoraptor (Arin Hanson), the gang takes on Frogger, Galaga, Lady Bug, the release of the IBM PC and the Entex Select-A-Game. Plus Roo looks at the Gaming Innovation of the year. Examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history with The Video Game Years
1x14 1981 (Part 2) IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender & Atari vs. KC Munchkin Episode overview
Air date
Jun 14, 2013
1981 continues as the gang looks at the release of the IBM PC, hit Intellivision games Snafu and Astrosmash, as well as Defender, Stargate, the KC Munchkin lawsuit between with Eric’s .. show full overview
1981 continues as the gang looks at the release of the IBM PC, hit Intellivision games Snafu and Astrosmash, as well as Defender, Stargate, the KC Munchkin lawsuit between with Eric’s look at what shoulda been a game in 1981. Oh boy – KC Munchkin is nuts, man!
1x15 1981 (Part 3) Donkey Kong, Atari Intellivision Console War, Kaboom, Venture, Qix, MORE Episode overview
Air date
Aug 12, 2013
The Video Game Years and new guests examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history. Our panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we explore our favorite hobby's past.
The Video Game Years and new guests examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history. Our panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we explore our favorite hobby's past.
1x16 1981 (Part 4) Ms Pac Man, Ultima Wizardry, Turbo, Yars Revenge & More Episode overview
Air date
Sep 06, 2013
In the final part of 1981, the gang looks at Ms Pac Man, the RPGs Ultima and Wizardry, Table Top handheld units, top pinball games, Yars’ Revenge, forgotten games and more! And welcome .. show full overview
In the final part of 1981, the gang looks at Ms Pac Man, the RPGs Ultima and Wizardry, Table Top handheld units, top pinball games, Yars’ Revenge, forgotten games and more! And welcome Joe Redifer from Game Sack into the editing team!
The Video Game Years and new guests examine the milestones, culture, and oddities of video game history. Our panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head as we explore our favorite hobby’s past.
It’s 1982! The gang and new guests look at Atari 5200, Commodore 64, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Joust, Burgertime, and Pixel Dan’s other arcade games: Nibbler, Pengo, Satan’s Hollow & Star Trek.
It’s 1982! The gang and new guests look at Atari 5200, Commodore 64, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Joust, Burgertime, and Pixel Dan’s other arcade games: Nibbler, Pengo, Satan’s Hollow & Star Trek.
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Colecovision, the infamous Pac Man and E.T. for the Atari 2600, Tron, Popeye, Jungle Hunt, PC Flight Simulator, as well as Roo’s Gaming Innovation and Eric’s look at What Shoulda Been A Video Game.
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Colecovision, the infamous Pac Man and E.T. for the Atari 2600, Tron, Popeye, Jungle Hunt, PC Flight Simulator, as well as Roo’s Gaming Innovation and Eric’s look at What Shoulda Been A Video Game.
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Vectrex, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Dig Dug, Pac Man's very own cartoon, as well as Ian's look at the best Pinball Games of 82 and Pat's look at the Forgotten Games of 1982. It's The Video Game Years!
1982 continues! The gang looks at the Vectrex, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Dig Dug, Pac Man's very own cartoon, as well as Ian's look at the best Pinball Games of 82 and Pat's look at the Forgotten Games of 1982. It's The Video Game Years!
1982 is done! The gang looks at Sinistar, Robotron 2084, Pitfall, Electronic Games Magazine, Mr Do, Arcadia and Adventure Vision as well as Clint's look at the Freakin' Awesome Computer Games of 82. It's The Video Game Years!
1982 is done! The gang looks at Sinistar, Robotron 2084, Pitfall, Electronic Games Magazine, Mr Do, Arcadia and Adventure Vision as well as Clint's look at the Freakin' Awesome Computer Games of 82. It's The Video Game Years!
The Video Game Years Returns! 1983 is a pivotal year in the home console industry. Watch this first part as the gang looks at Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo and the rise of Japanese Consoles!
The Video Game Years Returns! 1983 is a pivotal year in the home console industry. Watch this first part as the gang looks at Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo and the rise of Japanese Consoles!
1x22 1983 (Part 2) Dragon's Lair, EA, Spy Hunter, Donkey Kong 3 & MORE Episode overview
Air date
Apr 11, 2014
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Dragon's Lair, Electronic Arts, Mappy, Keystone Kapers, Donkey Kong 3, Spy Hunter, Crystal Castles as well as Ian's look at the .. show full overview
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Dragon's Lair, Electronic Arts, Mappy, Keystone Kapers, Donkey Kong 3, Spy Hunter, Crystal Castles as well as Ian's look at the Pinball games of 83 and Pixel Dan's look at the other arcade games of the year. It's The Video Game Years!
1x23 1983 (Part 3) Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Ultima III, War Games Episode overview
Air date
Apr 29, 2014
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Kangaroo, Ultima III, Track & Field, War Games the movie as well as Pat's Forgotten Games of 83 .. show full overview
1983 continues in The Video Game Years! The gang looks at Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Kangaroo, Ultima III, Track & Field, War Games the movie as well as Pat's Forgotten Games of 83 and Roo's Gaming Innovation of the year. It's The Video Game Years!
1x24 1983 (Part 4) The Crash, Discs of Tron, Krull, Piracy, MORE Episode overview
Air date
May 19, 2014
The Video Game Years end 1983 with an in-depth look at The Console Crash, Discs of Tron, Journey, Krull, Computer Game Piracy, the horribly campy movie, Joy Sticks, Texas Chainsaw .. show full overview
The Video Game Years end 1983 with an in-depth look at The Console Crash, Discs of Tron, Journey, Krull, Computer Game Piracy, the horribly campy movie, Joy Sticks, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for 2600 and Clint's Freakin' Awesome Computer Games. Will video games survive?! Stay tuned to find out!
1x25 1984 (Part 1) Marble Madness, Pac-Land, Karateka, Star Force & More Episode overview
Air date
Jun 09, 2014
It's 1984, the crash has happened and Big Brother is watching you. No he's not, he's watching The Video Game Years because it's rad! The gang looks at Marble Madness, The Hitchhiker's .. show full overview
It's 1984, the crash has happened and Big Brother is watching you. No he's not, he's watching The Video Game Years because it's rad! The gang looks at Marble Madness, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Star Force, Karateka, Pac-Land, Tag Team Wrestling as well as the selling of Atari to Jack Tramiel and Eric's "What Shoulda Been A Video Game." It's TVGY and Welcome to '84!
1x26 1984 (Part 2) Paperboy, Kung Fu Master, Cloak & Dagger, Babbage's, Summer Games Episode overview
Air date
Jun 24, 2014
It's 1984 continued! The gang looks at Paperboy, the movie Cloak & Dagger, Kung Fu Master, the opening of Babbage's, Circus Charlie, Summer Games and the Activision game, H.E.R.O. Plus a .. show full overview
It's 1984 continued! The gang looks at Paperboy, the movie Cloak & Dagger, Kung Fu Master, the opening of Babbage's, Circus Charlie, Summer Games and the Activision game, H.E.R.O. Plus a random promo and Roo's Gaming Innovation of 1984. It's TVGY and Welcome to '84!
1x27 1984 (Part 3) Nintendo Vs, Space Ace, Karate Champ, 1942, Lode Runner, Elite Episode overview
Air date
Jul 07, 2014
1984 is not over yet! The gang looks at the Nintendo Vs Arcade, Space Ace, Karate Champ, Lode Runner, Elite, 1942 as well as Pat's Forgotten Video Games and Ian's Pinball of 1984. It's TVGY 1984!
1984 is not over yet! The gang looks at the Nintendo Vs Arcade, Space Ace, Karate Champ, Lode Runner, Elite, 1942 as well as Pat's Forgotten Video Games and Ian's Pinball of 1984. It's TVGY 1984!
1x28 1984 (Part 4) Punch-Out! Return of the Jedi, King's Quest, Last Starfighter Episode overview
Air date
Jul 22, 2014
The dark year of 1984 comes to an end. The crew looks at Punch-Out, The Last Starfighter, Return of the Jedi Arcade, King's Quest, Flicky, DrugWars, Cobra Command and Pixel Dan's Other .. show full overview
The dark year of 1984 comes to an end. The crew looks at Punch-Out, The Last Starfighter, Return of the Jedi Arcade, King's Quest, Flicky, DrugWars, Cobra Command and Pixel Dan's Other Arcade Games. It's The Video Game Years! And next year the NES comes out - whoa.
1x29 1985 (Part 1) Nintendo NES, Commando, Ring King, Ultima IV, Duck Hunt Episode overview
Air date
Aug 19, 2014
Oh the dark days are over! It's 1985 and the Nintendo NES is here! There's also Duck Hunt, Gyromite, Commando, Ring King and Ultima IV (not to mention What Shoulda Been A Video Game in .. show full overview
Oh the dark days are over! It's 1985 and the Nintendo NES is here! There's also Duck Hunt, Gyromite, Commando, Ring King and Ultima IV (not to mention What Shoulda Been A Video Game in 1985 from Eric Lappe). Now You're Playing With Power! Part 1 of 6 parts, these are The Video Game Years and get ready for 1985.
1x30 1985 (Part 2) Super Mario Bros, Carmen Sandiego, Hang-On & Amiga Episode overview
Air date
Sep 01, 2014
The Video Game Years 1985 continues with a look at Super Mario Bros, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, the Amiga computer and Sega's Hang-On. Plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Arcade Games of 1985. It's TVGY and this is 85!
The Video Game Years 1985 continues with a look at Super Mario Bros, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, the Amiga computer and Sega's Hang-On. Plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Arcade Games of 1985. It's TVGY and this is 85!
1x31 1985 (Part 3) Space Harrier, Ghosts N Goblins, Twin Bee, Clu Clu Land Episode overview
Air date
Sep 05, 2014
I need your help to get back to the year 1985. It's your favorite gang of crazy gaming fans talkin' games. Ghosts N Goblins is hard, Twin Bee is cute, Silent Service is super real, Space .. show full overview
I need your help to get back to the year 1985. It's your favorite gang of crazy gaming fans talkin' games. Ghosts N Goblins is hard, Twin Bee is cute, Silent Service is super real, Space Harrier is awesome and what does Clu Clu Land mean? Plus Roo's Gaming Innovation of the year. It's The Video Game Years and 1985 rolls on.
1x32 1985 (Part 4) Gauntlet, Excitebike, The Bard's Tale, Section Z & Pinball Games Episode overview
Air date
Sep 16, 2014
It's TVGY and the gang covers the 1985 arcade classics, Gauntlet and Section Z, the NES classic, Excitebike, and The Bard's Tale on PC. Plus Ian's Pinball Machines of 1985. It's a short .. show full overview
It's TVGY and the gang covers the 1985 arcade classics, Gauntlet and Section Z, the NES classic, Excitebike, and The Bard's Tale on PC. Plus Ian's Pinball Machines of 1985. It's a short episode but there's more coming soon because it's The Video Game Years and 1985 is huge, baby!
1x33 1985 (Part 5) Oregon Trail, Gradius, F-15 Strike Eagle, City Connection MORE Episode overview
Air date
Sep 25, 2014
TVGY goes where it hasn't gone before... PART 5! The gang looks at the one thing as good as recess, The Oregon Trail, shooter fun with Gradius, City Connection and sim-goodness with F-15 .. show full overview
TVGY goes where it hasn't gone before... PART 5! The gang looks at the one thing as good as recess, The Oregon Trail, shooter fun with Gradius, City Connection and sim-goodness with F-15 Strike Eagle. Plus Pat's Forgotten Video Games. It's fun to relive 1985!
1x34 1985 (Part 6) Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom, Hogan’s Alley, Yie Ar Kung Fu, Gun.Smoke Episode overview
Air date
Oct 04, 2014
1985 comes to an end, no DeLorean involved. John D premieres The Video Game Babes of 1985, arcade classics Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Gun.Smoke plus Hogan's .. show full overview
1985 comes to an end, no DeLorean involved. John D premieres The Video Game Babes of 1985, arcade classics Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Gun.Smoke plus Hogan's Alley on the NES. Throw in a Random Promo and 85 is done! The 8-Bit Era is in Full Swing. See you in 1986!
1x35 1986 (Part 1) Sega Master System, Arkanoid, Jackal, Gumshoe & More Episode overview
Air date
Oct 23, 2014
The Video Game Years Returns with 1986! The Sega Master System rolls out (Tonka style) in North America, Konami's Jackal goes for a gun-toting Jeep ride, Arkanoid improves upon Breakout .. show full overview
The Video Game Years Returns with 1986! The Sega Master System rolls out (Tonka style) in North America, Konami's Jackal goes for a gun-toting Jeep ride, Arkanoid improves upon Breakout and shoot the good guy in Gumshoe on the NES. Plus Eric shows you what Shoulda Been A Video Game in 1986. So jump in and don't be ridiculous, it's 1986!
1x36 1986 (Part 2) Outrun, Alex Kidd, Playchoice 10, Starflight MORE Episode overview
Air date
Nov 04, 2014
TVGY 86 Baby! Outrun, Alex Kidd, NES goes arcadey, and sandbox fun with Starflight plus Roo's Gaming Innovation (his 10th!) - It's 1986 so it's time to break out the leg warmers and fear the USSR! Welcome to The Video Game Years!
TVGY 86 Baby! Outrun, Alex Kidd, NES goes arcadey, and sandbox fun with Starflight plus Roo's Gaming Innovation (his 10th!) - It's 1986 so it's time to break out the leg warmers and fear the USSR! Welcome to The Video Game Years!
1986 moves forward with the arcade classic, Rampage, the release of the Atari 7800, the PC game Gunship and the horrible Chiller. Plus Pixel Dan's Other Arcade Games. It's TVGY 1986!
1986 moves forward with the arcade classic, Rampage, the release of the Atari 7800, the PC game Gunship and the horrible Chiller. Plus Pixel Dan's Other Arcade Games. It's TVGY 1986!
1x38 1986 (Part 4) Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, Rolling Thunder, Legendary Wings Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2014
86 was a big year and games like Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, genre-bending Legendary Wings, Rolling Thunder and early fighter Urban Champion made it all possible. Plus Ian's Pinball Games - It's TVGY '86 #TheVideoGameYears
86 was a big year and games like Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, genre-bending Legendary Wings, Rolling Thunder and early fighter Urban Champion made it all possible. Plus Ian's Pinball Games - It's TVGY '86 #TheVideoGameYears
1x39 1986 (Part 5) Space Quest, Double Dribble, Balloon Fight, Super Sprint MORE Episode overview
Air date
Dec 23, 2014
1986 Ends with a super sized episode! Double Dribble, Defender of the Crown, Side Pocket, Balloon Fight, Life Force, Super Sprint, Space Quest, 720 plus John D's Gaming Babes of 86 and Pat's Forgotten Games. Happy Holidays! 87 is next!
1986 Ends with a super sized episode! Double Dribble, Defender of the Crown, Side Pocket, Balloon Fight, Life Force, Super Sprint, Space Quest, 720 plus John D's Gaming Babes of 86 and Pat's Forgotten Games. Happy Holidays! 87 is next!
1x40 1987 (Part 1) Legend of Zelda, Wizards & Warriors, PacMania, Leisure Suit Larry Episode overview
Air date
Mar 24, 2015
The Video Game Years is back! 1987 was a huge year and part 1 shows Zelda, Wizards & Warriors, the somewhat forgettable PacMania and the infamous Leisure Suit Larry. Plus Eric's What .. show full overview
The Video Game Years is back! 1987 was a huge year and part 1 shows Zelda, Wizards & Warriors, the somewhat forgettable PacMania and the infamous Leisure Suit Larry. Plus Eric's What Shoulda Been a Video Game. It's The Video Game Years and 1987 will rock you like a hurricane.
The year was 1987 and it was legendary. Metroid, Shinobi, Goonies II, 1943, Atari XEGS and some Gaming Innovation with Roo looking at Driller! 1987 lives in our hearts... forever.
The year was 1987 and it was legendary. Metroid, Shinobi, Goonies II, 1943, Atari XEGS and some Gaming Innovation with Roo looking at Driller! 1987 lives in our hearts... forever.
With new guests and your old favorites, 1987 moves forward with Earl Weaver Baseball, Rygar, Mega Man and Double Dragon, plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Video Games of 1987! What a year in gaming.
With new guests and your old favorites, 1987 moves forward with Earl Weaver Baseball, Rygar, Mega Man and Double Dragon, plus Pixel Dan looks at the Other Video Games of 1987! What a year in gaming.
1x43 1987 (Part 4) Castlevania, Police Quest, RoadBlasters, Pro Wrestling Episode overview
Air date
Apr 14, 2015
1987 lives on with Castlevania, Pro Wrestling, RoadBlasters, Police Quest as well as a Random Promo and Ian's Pinball Games of 1987. Viva la TVGY!
1987 lives on with Castlevania, Pro Wrestling, RoadBlasters, Police Quest as well as a Random Promo and Ian's Pinball Games of 1987. Viva la TVGY!
1x44 1987 (Part 5) After Burner, Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Top Gun, Maniac Mansion Episode overview
Air date
Apr 21, 2015
The penultimate part of 1987! Fly high with Top Gun and After Burner, and bring Little Mac to the Championship! Plus some Adventure Fun with Maniac Mansion. And John D's Gaming Babes of 87. Woo Hoo The Video Game Years!
The penultimate part of 1987! Fly high with Top Gun and After Burner, and bring Little Mac to the Championship! Plus some Adventure Fun with Maniac Mansion. And John D's Gaming Babes of 87. Woo Hoo The Video Game Years!
1x45 1987 (Part 6) Rad Racer, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games Episode overview
Air date
Apr 28, 2015
The legendary 1987 comes to an end! Rad Racer, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games and Pat's Forgotten Video Games. What a year.
The legendary 1987 comes to an end! Rad Racer, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games and Pat's Forgotten Video Games. What a year.
1x47 1988 (Part 2) Castlevania II, Ghostbusters, NARC, Pool of Radiance Episode overview
Air date
Aug 12, 2015
TVGY is back and 88 continues – What a Horrible Night To Have A Curse
TVGY is back and 88 continues – What a Horrible Night To Have A Curse
1x48 1988 (Part 3) The Adventure of Link, Blaster Master, RC Pro Am, Wasteland Episode overview
Air date
Aug 19, 2015
1988 adventures forward! Zelda II, Blaster Master & RC Pro Am on the NES, Wasteland on the PC, plus a Random Promo from 1988. USA! USA! (and a slew of growing Japanese companies of course). It’s The Video Game Years!
1988 adventures forward! Zelda II, Blaster Master & RC Pro Am on the NES, Wasteland on the PC, plus a Random Promo from 1988. USA! USA! (and a slew of growing Japanese companies of course). It’s The Video Game Years!
