About this episode
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace boot up the nostalgia engines to explore the legendary titles that didn’t just sell consoles… they defined them. From the plumber who made the NES a household hero to the cinematic juggernauts that pushed PlayStation into the future, this episode celebrates the video games that turned plastic boxes into cultural icons. Each console has its crown jewel, a game that sparked fandoms, launched franchises and shaped the gaming world forever. Our trio breaks down why these classics mattered, how they changed the industry and which ones still hold up today. Whether you grew up blowing into cartridges or waiting through endless installs, this look back at video games history will hit you right in the memory card. Get ready for a power-up of pure gaming joy on the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S. Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/WraYzbpx Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices