The Modern Era, Abridged

The Modern Era, Abridged

In casual format, Connor Mercer discusses the rise of the digital era.

Hitting the Mainstream: The Gaming Industry Takes a Turn

In the 2000s, video games like Halo 3 cement video games as a mainstream hobby. How do veteran studios of the trade survive this transition? Is it perfect timing or perfect adaptability?

The Rise of Nintendo, and The Battles With Sega and Sony

Nintendo shows up fashionably late and saves the day, but is their rise to power going to last? New kids on the block Sega and Sony have a few things to say about that!

From Humble Beginnings to Unsustainable Growth

Connor Mercer discusses the first video games pre-1970 and the rise of Atari and others in the 1980s. Unsustainable growth in the video game industry could soon lead to disaster for Atari!

Connor Mercer Introduces "Connor Collects"

Your host, Connor Mercer, introduces his new show where he discusses the history of video games and his experiences collecting video games.