We're joined by author Steven Kent who has covered the games industry since the early 90s, and had a front-row seat at some of the biggest console launches and companies.
He's recently followed up his 2001 book The Ultimate History of Video Games.

The Ultimate History of Video Games Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3jViZMh
The Ultimate History of Video Games Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3E0dnbK

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Show notes:

Game Boy productivity suite: https://bit.ly/3C8NPHR
Zega Mame Gear dropin: https://bit.ly/3A0dTnQ
Dread Amiga FPS Demo: https://bit.ly/3DSqJ9Q
JSRF artist back at Sega: https://bit.ly/3zYxbtw
Google Maps on NES: https://bit.ly/2YtJQqv