TCW Podcast Episode 006 - The Early History of Electronic Arts 

 

We discuss the early history of Electronic Arts. The original founders, how it was financed, the origin of the name, and the initial games made. We go over some of the controversies involved with the founding of EA. We also go over the three core tenants of EA. We go over the plethora of people brought in to staff the company.

 

Demo of VisiCalc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii3PDjJCCQ4

TRS 80 Radio Shack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT207Jmhq4

Archon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlPuXT8p2YA

Mule - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uHUckK765I

Pinball Construction Set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow0X7IrzzO8

 

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Alex's Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com

 

Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download:http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

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