Nintendo 1989 - Beyond Video Games

Nintendo 1989 - Beyond Video Games

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies March 4, 2026 Duration: 24:38
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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 at the year of Mario. Plus, Michaela from Drink the Movies drops in to mix up a Princess Margarita to celebrate!!


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The Gaming Historian Super Mario Brothers 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxT6IwUtLSUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxT6IwUtLSU

 

Wrestling with Gaming Powerglove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFgm4DAHw-o&t=28s

 

Sources:

 

1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1uHCxWxMw

The Wizard Trailer

 

2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOCV_FiBTT4

The Wiard – Short Trailer

 

3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXmRXZiHKqQ

ET Flashback – The Wizard

 

4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4OTyVefD5A

Power Glove – A Better Link Commercial

 

5-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeIk4cRx5D4

Power Glove Commercial w/ Wizard Tie-In

 

6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87bH9ugSStghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87bH9ugSStg

Power Glove Game Players Tape Feature

 

7-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBz_-naQK0U

PAX Power Glove Commercial – Japan

 

8-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxHMlHOS2x8

1989 Nintendo Pepsi Commercial

 

9-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CClLVbJHZZU

McDonalds Super Mario Bros 3 1990

 

10-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-91fLiEqB1c

Nintendo Cereal System

 

11- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6iV8PPjQ68

Toys ’r’ Us Commercial – 1989

 

12– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhN-zjxf0KU

World of Nintendo Retailer Campaign 1988

 

13- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt4KG9ib8S4

Nuts for Nintendo 20/20 1988

 

14-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyBK_gQxgPc

Super Mario Brothers Super Show Ad

 

15-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXfMBt7_7Ck

Captain N. Ad

 

16-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ClD8FIbq_g

Wizard SM3 Intro

 

 

 

https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20002%20%28July-August%201989%29/page/44/mode/2up

 

https://archive.org/details/game-pro-issue-1-may-1989-600dpi/GamePro%20-%20Issue%201%20May%201989%20%28Compressed%29/page/40/mode/2up

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20161114201836/http://www.goombastomp.com/features/how-the-wizard-failed-nintendo/

 

https://dn721901.ca.archive.org/0/items/Retro_Magazines-Books/Retro_Gamer/1.%20Retro%20Gamer%20%28UK%29%20%282004-Present%29/Retro%20Gamer%20-%20Issue%20049%20-%20Let%27s%20Fight%21%20Beat%27em-up%20Special.pdf

 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/video-games/losing-their-grip-oral-history-nintendos-power-glove

 

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/flashback-the-wizard-unveils-nintendos-power-glove-70404/

 

https://www.nintendoplayer.com/art/happy-meal/

 

https://www.polygon.com/2019/5/8/18536769/super-mario-bros-power-hour-metroid-castlevania-cartoons-dic/

 

https://www.polygon.com/zelda/23540526/legend-of-zelda-cartoon-oral-history-zeldathon/

https://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/12/us/shortage-of-memory-chips-has-industry-scrambling.html

 

https://gamingreinvented.com/news/newly-unearthed-dic-concept-art-shows-interesting-video-game-adaptation-ideas/

 

https://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal_detail.asp?id=254

 

https://dinosaurdracula.com/blog/nintendo-cereal-system/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUNR7QxtAOU

 

https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_N:_The_Game_Master

 

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/05/the-making-of-the-wizard-an-oral-history-of-nintendos-hollywood-debut

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnrRjRP871Y&t=72s

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGZ3jCD4ve4



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.
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