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Drink the Video Games

Drink the Video Games

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies Language: English Episodes: 29
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Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
Episodes
Final Fantasy 7 - The Video Game Classics Explored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:56
This month I'll take a look at one of the most influential and impactful video games of them all, Final Fantasy VII! How Final Fantasy get started and made it's move to the west, how a move from Nintendo to Sony changed…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Video Games Explored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:29
This month I head into the sewers to find out about all those Ninja Turtle video games! Take a look at how they got started by Konami, carried on over the years, were re-imagined along with new animated series, and how h…
The Video Games of Masters of the Universe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
This month, inspired by the new Masters of the Universe movie, I take a look into the world of He-Man and the video games based on Masters of the Universe! How the games got started on the Intellivision, the long layoff…
World of Wrestling Video Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
This month let's take a look at the crazy world of WWF/WWE tie-in video games! How did wrestling games get started, how was the WWF important in bringing wrestling games to the masses, and how have the different licenses…
Tomb Raider - Beyond Video Games (Starring Lara Croft!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
This month I finish up my series looking at video games that transcended their genres, and in this episode I'll be digging into the most famous video game heroine of them all...Lara Croft! We'll check out how she was cre…
Mortal Kombat - Beyond Video Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
In this months episode of Drink the Video games, we head into the realm of Mortal Kombat and talk about how the game came into being, how its controversies propelled it to every corner of popular culture, and how it rema…
Nintendo 1989 - Beyond Video Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:38
This month were firing up the good old Nintendo and taking a look at their very big 1989!! The cereal, the tv shows, The Wizard! Nintendo put it all out there in 1989 to blow away the competition, and we'll take a look a…
The First Winter Olympics Game?? *Bonus Episode* [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31
Get the torch lit, it's time for the Winter Olympics! As the games are about to begin, I was feeling nostalgic for a good old winter games tie-in and it got me thinking...what Winter Olympics licensed game was first? Let…
Streets of Rage - Beat 'em Ups Explored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:38
This month I'll be taking a look at the SEGA classic, Streets of Rage! How the game shaped the SEGA 16-bit era, how the music elevated the game into a class of it's own, and how a 25 year absence can't keep this series d…
Double Dragon - Beat 'em Ups Explored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:30
This month I'll be taking a look at one of the games that defined the brawler genre...Double Dragon! I'll take a look at how the game came into being, the legacy it created, the follow-ups that are still trying to recapt…

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