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Mike Coletta & Tyler Ostby
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
331.85 - Codex Remastered: Episode 39 - Sega Game Gear and Other Random Early '90s Handhelds
This is the final week of Mike and Tyler's summer vacation. We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Tyler and Mike talk about the Sega Game Gear and some other random handheld systems that came out in the early '90s. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-07-21
33 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 331.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 37 - GameCube Games Continued and the History of the Game Boy Advance
Mike is continuing his vacation so please enjoy this remastered episode! Mike and Tyler, with help from Matt in Japan, go through some GameCube games they can't believe they missed last episode! They also dive into the history of the Game Boy Advance! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-07-07
58 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 329 - Op-ed: Console Launches
Mike and Tyler try a new format with their Codex Op-ed. This time from Mike, where he discusses his opinion that you should not buy new consoles at launch. They then go back and forth and talk this one out. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-06-09
39 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 326 - Mailbag: May 2025
Mike and Tyler read listener mail and answer questions! Tyler also discusses his secret back tattoo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-05-12
56 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 318.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 33 - The History of the Xbox Part 1
Mike is sick. Enjoy this episode where Mike and Tyler do their first part on the history of the Xbox. They talk about what made Microsoft want to enter the home console market, the Duke, and the games that launched with the system. There will be no episode next week on Monday, December 24th, but they'll be back with part two on the 31st. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-03-03
38 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 316 - Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Mike and Tyler talk about 2001's Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. They discuss how this D&D game was built for console players after the success of the Baldur's Gate CRPGs. Mike also tries something new with the plot. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
2025-02-10
1h 06
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 312 - Mike and Tyler's Top 5 Games They've Played of 2024
Mike and Tyler kick off 2025 by going over the top 5 games they've each played in 2024 and games they look forward to in 2025. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
2025-01-06
46 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 311.75 - Codex Remastered: Episode 31 - The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation 2 Games
Mike and Tyler are still on vacation until 2025! Enjoy this remaster where Tyler and Mike talk about the top ten best selling (well shipped) PlayStation 2 games. They also discuss some of their own personal honorable mentions. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
2024-12-30
1h 05
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 311.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 30 - E3 2000
Mike and Tyler are taking the holidays off. Thank you so much for listening and we'll see you in 2025! Tyler and Mike finish the book! In the last chapter they talk about the end of Sega manufacturing hardware, the American release of the PlayStation 2, and the video game slump in Japan that happened in 1998-1999. Our primary source is the book "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent. The theme song is by RoccoW. Our logo was designed by Dani Dodge.
2024-12-23
33 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 303 - Mike and Tyler Racing Game Showdown
Mike and Tyler each brought a list of five of their favorite racing games from their childhoods. They are going head to head to see who has the best list. Vote on our Discord! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-10-14
43 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 297.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 27 – The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation Games
No new episode this week. Mike was out of town. Please enjoy this remaster where Mike and Tyler go through the top ten best selling PlayStation games of all time!
2024-08-26
52 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 296 - Mike and Tyler's Xbox 360 in Memoriam
With the official shutdown of the Xbox 360 store, Tyler and Mike decided to take an episode to talk about the Xbox 360 (again). They discuss the hardware, games, and features of Xbox Live that made the Xbox 360 kickstart online gaming as we know it today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-08-05
48 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 295 - Shaq Fu
Mike and Tyler talk about the 1994 fighting game Shaq Fu! They discuss Mike's experience playing the game and the reception of the game at launch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-07-29
49 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 283.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 22 – A Post 16-Bit World Part 2
Mike and Tyler are out this week so enjoy this Codex Remastered of episode 22! In part two of A Post 16-Bit World, Tyler and Mike talk about the events leading up to the 1995 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-04-15
50 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 278 - Gaming Legends: Polybius
Mike and Tyler dive into the urban legend Polybius. Mike says "in the weeds" so much this episode and that's where they are! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-03-04
48 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 277 - The Case for Souls Games with Lisa Wallen
Mike and Tyler have funny comedian and streamer Lisa Wallen on the podcast to convince Mike and Tyler they need to play more soulslike games. Follow Lisa on Twitch or Instagram @wisallalen! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-02-26
59 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 261 - What Makes a Good Comic Book Game with Mike Cronin
Mike and Tyler are joined by comedian Mike Cronin to talk about comic book videos games. They go through some of their favorites and in the end talk about what makes a comic book video game good. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-10-16
1h 07
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Epsiode 253 - Video Game Protagonists Tier List Part 2
Mike and Tyler make their own list to include some of the video game protagonists they felt were forgotten last week. Mike also causes a rift in their friendship. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-08-21
39 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Codex 236.75 - Codex Remastered: Episode 16 – LEGALITY (Said Like Fatality)
Mike and Tyler have had a busy couple weeks. Therefore they have one more Codex Remastered Episode for you. This episode Tyler and Mike talk about the various legal battles that shaped modern video games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-03-27
58 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 231 - Mailbag 12!
Mike and Tyler read listener emails. Mike also challenges Tyler to a game of twenty questions. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-02-06
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 229 - Mike and Tyler's Mario Characters Tier List
Mike and Tyler make a tier list of mainline Mario characters (and Kirby for some reason). The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-01-16
40 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 225 - Mike and Tyler's FPS Franchise Tier List Part 2
Mike and Tyler continue their tier list of first person shooter franchises. Since they're all good (hence why they're franchises) they rate off of which has the most consistently good games, and which they want to see rise again. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-12-12
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 224 - Mike and Tyler's FPS Franchise Tier List Part 1
Mike and Tyler make a tier list out of first person shooter franchises. Since they're all good (hence why they're franchises) they rate off of which is the most consistent, and which they want to see rise again. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-12-05
1h 04
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 215 - We're Back a Dinosaur's Story/Tale/We're Back!
Mike and Tyler take a break from their regular book club to talk about an obscure game from Mike's childhood he researched and discovered so much more. They also discuss the GTA VI leak. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
2022-09-19
1h 01
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 210 - Mike and Tyler's Controller Tier List
Mike and Tyler make a tier list for controllers they grew up with. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-08-15
1h 16
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 205.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 10 – Electronic Arts, Commodore, Atari 7800, and Night Trap
Mike and Tyler are out on vacation this week. Enjoy this rerelease of Episode 10! Tyler and Mike discuss the creation of Electronic Arts, changes at Commodore, the Atari 7800, and a little game called Night Trap. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-07-11
36 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 205 - Mike and Tyler's Console Tier List
Mike and Tyler make a tier list for consoles of their generation. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-07-04
49 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 182.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 5 – The Golden Age Part 1
Mike and Tyler are off for the holidays. So here is a rerelease of episode 5, with a special intro from Mike regarding a new mystery. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-12-27
56 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 178 - Handheld War: DS vs. PSP
Mike and Tyler continue their book club of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. In chapter 9 they discuss the battle between Sony and Nintendo for handheld supremacy. They also disuss strange handhelds like the Nokia N-Gage and Tiger Electronics game.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-11-15
1h 12
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 177 - The Death and Rebirth of Arcades
Mike and Tyler go into the downfall and current state of arcades! They discuss chapter 8 of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-11-08
1h 17
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 176 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Mike and Tyler talk about Silicon Knights' Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. They discuss the development, Sanity System, and how the franchise is abandoned. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-11-01
46 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 175 - Codex Discussion: Mike and Tyler's Scary Moments in Gaming
Mike and Tyler talk about moments that scared them in video games. Keep in mind, they're scaredy-cats. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-10-25
57 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 174 - F.E.A.R.
Mike and Tyler talk about F.E.A.R., First Encounter Assault Recon. Specifically they talk about Mike's experience playing the game and the AI NPCs. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-10-18
53 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 172 - The Xbox Launch
Mike and Tyler discuss the launch of the original Xbox in chapter seven of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk about the troubles they had before launch, why they struggled to sell consoles in Japan and the launch of Xbox Live.
2021-10-04
49 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 168 - The Fall of Sega
Mike and Tyler discuss chapter two and the beginning of chapter three in The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. The talk of how Sega, for many reasons, fell after the success of the Genesis. They also discuss how Nintendo strayed far from the trends of gaming at the time. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-09-06
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 167 - Sony and the PlayStation 2
Mike and Tyler are back to the books! They discuss The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. This episode they discuss the introduction and chapter one which covers the events between the first and second volumes, and Sony and the development/release of the PlayStation 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-08-30
1h 08
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 166 - The History of Steven L. Kent
Mike and Tyler are joined by their first every guest, author of The Ultimate History of Video Games, Steven L. Kent. They discuss how Steven became a video game historian, video games and movies, and many great stories from Steven's career! The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 comes out tomorrow, August 24, 2021. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-08-23
1h 13
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 165 - Mailbag 4!
Mike and Tyler go through some listener emails. They discuss some very tough questions, get nostalgic, and talk about the DK family lineage. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-08-09
49 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 163 - Forgotten Consoles: NUON
Mike and Tyler talk about VM Labs' NUON technology and consoles. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-07-26
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 162 - Forgotten Games: StarTropics
Mike and Tyler talk about the forgotten game franchise StarTropics! They discuss StarTropics and Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-07-19
56 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 160.5 - Codex Remastered Episode 2
Mike and Tyler took the week off for the 4th of July! Please enjoy the rerelease of episode 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-07-05
33 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 160 - Street Fighter I & II
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of Street Fighter and Street Fighter II. Most of the episode is spent on Street Fighter II and how it completely changed fighting (and arcade) games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-06-28
56 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 158 - Early Fighting Games Part 2
Mike and Tyler continue their talk on Early Fighting Games before Street Fighter II. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-06-14
1h 01
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 156 - Mailbag 3!
Mike and Tyler are both going on vacations so we have ourselves a mailbag episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-05-31
1h 03
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 155 - Early Fighting Games
Mike and Tyler go over the early history of fighting games from 1976-1984. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-05-24
39 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 153 - Bioshock Infinite
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Bioshock Infinite and its DLCs, Clash in the Clouds, Burial at Sea Episode 1 and Episode 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-05-10
1h 04
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 151 - Flappy Bird
Mike and Tyler discuss the rise and fall of the mobile game Flappy Bird. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-04-26
55 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 150 - Metroid Fusion
Mike and Tyler talk about Metroid Fusion! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-04-19
1h 06
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 149.5 - Codex Remastered Episode 1
Mike and Tyler were unable to record this week. So they decided to take a trip down memory lane and rerelease their first episode! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-04-12
45 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 149 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of to some, the best Castlevania game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-04-05
52 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 147 - Castlevania (16-bit Generation)
Mike and Tyler talk about 16-bit Castlevania games. Games in this episode include Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, and Castlevania: Bloodlines. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-03-22
1h 01
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 146 - Mailbag 2!
Mike and Tyler have another mailbag episode. They discuss Metroid, Castlevania, read hate mail, and discuss when it's time to quit a game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-03-15
59 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 144 - Castlevania (GameBoy)
Mike and Tyler go over the three Castlevania games on GameBoy. They are Castlevania: The Adventure, Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge, and Castlevania Legends. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-03-01
36 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 141 - Castlevania (NES)
Mike and Tyler cover the history of the first three Castlevania games on NES. They talk Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-02-08
1h 06
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 140 - Metroid
Mike and Tyler discuss the history and legacy of the first Metroid game on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-02-01
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 139 - Bioshock 1 & 2
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and the Bioshock 2 DLC Minerva's Den! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-01-25
1h 02
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 137 - System Shock 1 & 2
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of System Shock. They discuss immersion sims, emergent gameplay, System Shock 1 & 2, and a little bit about the future of this franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-01-11
58 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 135 - Holiday Games
Mike and Tyler discuss holiday themed video games! Games mentioned this episode are Duke: Nuclear Winter, Christmas NiGHTS Into Dreams, Batman: Arkham Origins, Merry Gear Sol!d: Secret Santa, and Freezeezy Peak from Banjo Kazooie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-12-28
31 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 134 - Cyan Worlds and Myst
Mike and Tyler talk about the developer Cyan Worlds and Myst. They also briefly discuss Cyan Worlds' earlier games before Myst. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-12-21
1h 05
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 132 - The Legend of Zelda Part 7: A Link Between Worlds and Tri Force Heroes
Mike and Tyler do their final (for now) episode on the history of The Legend of Zelda. They go over A Link Between Worlds and Tri Force Heroes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-12-07
36 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 130 - The Legend of Zelda Part 6: Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, and Skyward Sword
Mike and Tyler continue their series on the Legend of Zelda. This time they dive into the handheld games Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. They end on Wii's Skyward Sword. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-11-23
50 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 129 - id Software Part 9
Mike and Tyler finish their series on id Software using Masters of Doom by David Kushner as a resource. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-11-16
42 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 127 - Luigi's Mansion
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Luigi's Mansion. Specifically Luigi's Mansion for GameCube and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-11-02
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 126 - Left 4 Dead
Mike and Tyler cover the history of Left 4 Dead. They talk about both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-10-26
1h 04
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 125 - Resident Evil
Mike and Tyler start at the season of spooky games with Resident Evil. Specifically they discuss Resident Evil 1 and 2. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-10-19
55 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 122 - Codex Discussion: Console Wars - Then and Now
Mike and Tyler talk about the differences and similarities between the Nintendo/Sega console war and the Microsoft/Sony console war. They also discuss how Nintendo fits in and if anyone else could join the video game console market. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-09-28
45 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 119 - id Software Part 4
Mike and Tyler dive into chapter 7 and 8 of "Masters of Doom" by David Kushner to talk about id Software's release of Wolfenstein 3-D and early development of Doom. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-09-07
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 117 - id Software Part 2
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of id Software through chapters three and four in Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-08-24
1h 00
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 116 - id Software Part 1
Mike and Tyler talk about id Software. The main source of these series on Id Software is Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-08-17
1h 03
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 115 - Gauntlet Part 2
Mike and Tyler continue with the history of the 4 player co-op arcade hit, Gauntlet. They talk about all the 3D Gauntlet games from 1998 to today. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-08-10
33 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 113 - Gauntlet
Mike and Tyler talk about the 4 player co-op arcade hit, Gauntlet. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-07-27
53 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 110 - Spider-Man Games Part 3
Mike and Tyler go through the final portion of their history of Spider-Man series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-07-06
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 109 - Half-Life and Valve Part 2: Half-Life Expansions
Mike and Tyler go through the three expansions to Half-Life, Opposing Force, Blue Shift, and the PS2 Exclusive Decay. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-06-29
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 106 - Codex Discussion: Our PC Gaming History
Mike and Tyler discuss their own personal histories in PC gaming. They answer important questions like, what is Myst? Also, can it play Crysis? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-06-08
40 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 93 - Mario Kart Part 1
Mike and Tyler talk about Mario Kart! Specifically they discuss Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-03-09
44 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 90 - The Legend of Zelda Part 4: Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Four Swords, and The Wind Waker
Mike and Tyler go through part four of their history of Legend of Zelda. This episode they talk about Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords, and The Wind Waker. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-02-17
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 88 - The Legend of Zelda Part 3: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask
Mike and Tyler go through the third part of their history of the Legend of Zelda. They discuss Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask this episode. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-02-03
1h 02
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 86 - The Legend of Zelda Part 2
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history on the Legend of Zelda series. Mike confuses everyone trying to explain the fictional chronology of the series and then he talks about A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-01-20
49 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 84 - The Legend of Zelda Part 1
Mike and Tyler talk about the first two games in The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventures of Link. They also talk about all of the gift nostalgia emails they received! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-01-06
52 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 81 - Early Horror Games
Mike and Tyler go through their list of early horror games (especially survival horror) that shape games today. They're not talking about any big names today. Those'll get their own future episodes. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-12-09
42 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 79 - Fallout 3
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of Fallout 3! They also read a bunch of listener emails. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-11-25
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 77 - Fable
Mike and Tyler go over the history of the Fable series! They go over Fables one, two, three, and discuss the rumors of four. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-11-11
55 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 76 - The History of Naughty Dog Part 1
Mike and Tyler talk about the early years of Naughty Dog! Here we have two friends talking about two friends making video games! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-11-04
54 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 75 - History of Fallout 1 & 2
Mike and Tyler go over the history of the first two Fallout games! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-10-28
40 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 73 - History of Earthworm Jim
Mike and Tyler talk about Earthworm Jim! Easily one of Mike's favorite games for the Sega Genesis. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-10-14
44 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 70 - Shaken, Not Stirred: The History of James Bond Video Games
Mike and Tyler go over the history of James Bond in video games. From text based adventures in the 1980s to one of the most iconic games of all time! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-09-23
1h 15
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 66 - The History of Runescape
Mike and Tyler discuss the history of Runescape. They sure do take a lot of trips down memory lane on this one! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-08-19
51 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 62 - Star Wars on N64!
Mike and Tyler go through the four Star Wars games that were released on Nintendo 64! They talk Shadows of the Empire, Rogue Squadron, Episode 1: Racer, and Battle for Naboo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-07-22
41 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 58 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 4
Mike and Tyler go through their final history of Pokemon episode! They talk about PokéParks, Pokkén Tournament, and Pokémon Go! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-06-24
50 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 56 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 2
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their Pokémon history. They focus on the fifth, sixth, and seventh generations of the core series. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-06-10
1h 01
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 53.5 - The History of Mike Currently on Vacation
Mike is out this week! Tyler is all alone, but don't worry. We'll be back next week to discuss the History of Doom Part 2!
2019-05-20
00 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 51 - History of the PSP Part 2
Mike and Tyler go through the second part of their history of the PSP! They talk about Sony's weird marketing choices, homebrew, and what PSP models were the best. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-04-29
44 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 48 - The History of the Nintendo DS
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of the Nintendo DS. They also go over some of the Wii U games they missed thanks to Matt and Eric! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-04-08
42 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 45 - The History of the Wii Part 2 and Wii Games
Mike and Tyler continue to talk about the history of the Wii including sales figures and lawsuits. They also go through the Wii games they remember most and talk about the fun memories they had with the console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-03-18
1h 02
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 37 - GameCube Games Continued and the History of the Game Boy Advance
Mike and Tyler, with help from Matt in Japan, go through some GameCube games they can't believe they missed last episode! They also dive into the history of the Game Boy Advance! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-01-21
58 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 33 - The History of the Xbox Part 1
Mike and Tyler do their first part on the history of the Xbox. They talk about what made Microsoft want to enter the home console market, the Duke, and the games that launched with the system. There will be no episode next week on Monday, December 24th, but they'll be back with part two on the 31st. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2018-12-17
38 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 29 – Saturn to Dreamcast!
Mike and Tyler once again sit down with “The Ultimate History of Video Games” by Steven L. ...
2018-11-19
46 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 28 – The Top 10 Best Sega Saturn Games
Mike and Tyler have a big announcement! They then go over the top 10 Sega Saturn games ...
2018-11-15
46 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 27 – The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation Games
Mike and Tyler go through the top ten best selling PlayStation games of all time! They also ...
2018-11-05
53 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Episode 1 – Pinball, MIT, and the Odyssey
In the first episode of Codex: History of Video Games, Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta talk about the time pre-video games as well as the humble beginnings. Our source book is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2018-05-21
44 min