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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 344.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 44 - The History of the Wii Part 1Mike and Tyler are on Thanksgiving break. Please enjoy this rerelease! In part one Tyler and Mike talk about the Wii, what it meant for gaming, how Nintendo created a new market for themselves, the Wii Remote, and the Wii's online services. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
2025-11-2442 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 343 - November 2025 MailbagMike and Tyler read listener mail! Mike is reminded of a game from his past. Tyler gets to talk about Final Fantasy AND Apple Arcade. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-11-1045 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby331.85 - Codex Remastered: Episode 39 - Sega Game Gear and Other Random Early '90s HandheldsThis 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.
2025-07-2133 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 331.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 37 - GameCube Games Continued and the History of the Game Boy AdvanceMike 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.
2025-07-0758 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 329 - Op-ed: Console LaunchesMike 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.
2025-06-0939 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 326 - Mailbag: May 2025Mike 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.
2025-05-1256 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 318.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 33 - The History of the Xbox Part 1Mike 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.
2025-03-0338 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 316 - Baldur's Gate: Dark AllianceMike 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.
2025-02-101h 06Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 312 - Mike and Tyler's Top 5 Games They've Played of 2024Mike 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.
2025-01-0646 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 311.75 - Codex Remastered: Episode 31 - The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation 2 GamesMike 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.
2024-12-301h 05Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 311.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 30 - E3 2000Mike 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.
2024-12-2333 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 303 - Mike and Tyler Racing Game ShowdownMike 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.
2024-10-1443 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 297.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 27 – The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation GamesNo 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!
2024-08-2652 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 296 - Mike and Tyler's Xbox 360 in MemoriamWith 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.
2024-08-0548 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 295 - Shaq FuMike 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.
2024-07-2949 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 283.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 22 – A Post 16-Bit World Part 2Mike 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.
2024-04-1550 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 278 - Gaming Legends: PolybiusMike 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.
2024-03-0448 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 277 - The Case for Souls Games with Lisa WallenMike 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.
2024-02-2659 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 261 - What Makes a Good Comic Book Game with Mike CroninMike 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpsiode 253 - Video Game Protagonists Tier List Part 2Mike 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.
2023-08-2139 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyCodex 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.
2023-03-2758 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2023-02-0651 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 229 - Mike and Tyler's Mario Characters Tier ListMike 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.
2023-01-1640 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 225 - Mike and Tyler's FPS Franchise Tier List Part 2Mike 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.
2022-12-1254 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 224 - Mike and Tyler's FPS Franchise Tier List Part 1Mike 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.
2022-12-051h 04Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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
2022-09-191h 01Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 210 - Mike and Tyler's Controller Tier ListMike 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.
2022-08-151h 16Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 205.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 10 – Electronic Arts, Commodore, Atari 7800, and Night TrapMike 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.
2022-07-1136 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 205 - Mike and Tyler's Console Tier ListMike and Tyler make a tier list for consoles of their generation. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2022-07-0449 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 182.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 5 – The Golden Age Part 1Mike 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 176 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's RequiemMike 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.
2021-11-0146 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 175 - Codex Discussion: Mike and Tyler's Scary Moments in GamingMike 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.
2021-10-2557 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 172 - The Xbox LaunchMike 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.
2021-10-0449 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 168 - The Fall of SegaMike 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.
2021-09-0654 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 167 - Sony and the PlayStation 2Mike 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.
2021-08-301h 08Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 166 - The History of Steven L. KentMike 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.
2021-08-231h 13Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-08-0949 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 163 - Forgotten Consoles: NUONMike and Tyler talk about VM Labs' NUON technology and consoles. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-07-2651 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 162 - Forgotten Games: StarTropicsMike 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.
2021-07-1956 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 160.5 - Codex Remastered Episode 2Mike 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.
2021-07-0533 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 160 - Street Fighter I & IIMike 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.
2021-06-2856 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 158 - Early Fighting Games Part 2Mike 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.
2021-06-141h 01Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-05-311h 03Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 155 - Early Fighting GamesMike 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.
2021-05-2439 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 153 - Bioshock InfiniteMike 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.
2021-05-101h 04Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 151 - Flappy BirdMike 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.
2021-04-2655 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 150 - Metroid FusionMike and Tyler talk about Metroid Fusion! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2021-04-191h 06Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 149.5 - Codex Remastered Episode 1Mike 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.
2021-04-1245 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 149 - Castlevania: Symphony of the NightMike 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.
2021-04-0552 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-03-221h 01Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-03-1559 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-03-0136 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
2021-02-081h 06Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 140 - MetroidMike 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.
2021-02-0151 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 139 - Bioshock 1 & 2Mike 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.
2021-01-251h 02Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 137 - System Shock 1 & 2Mike 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.
2021-01-1158 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 135 - Holiday GamesMike 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.
2020-12-2831 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 134 - Cyan Worlds and MystMike 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.
2020-12-211h 05Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 132 - The Legend of Zelda Part 7: A Link Between Worlds and Tri Force HeroesMike 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.
2020-12-0736 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 130 - The Legend of Zelda Part 6: Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, and Skyward SwordMike 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.
2020-11-2350 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 129 - id Software Part 9Mike 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.
2020-11-1642 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 127 - Luigi's MansionMike 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.
2020-11-0251 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 126 - Left 4 DeadMike 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.
2020-10-261h 04Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 125 - Resident EvilMike 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.
2020-10-1955 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 122 - Codex Discussion: Console Wars - Then and NowMike 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.
2020-09-2845 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 119 - id Software Part 4Mike 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.
2020-09-0754 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 117 - id Software Part 2Mike 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.
2020-08-241h 00Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 116 - id Software Part 1Mike 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.
2020-08-171h 03Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 115 - Gauntlet Part 2Mike 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.
2020-08-1033 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 113 - GauntletMike 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.
2020-07-2753 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 110 - Spider-Man Games Part 3Mike 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.
2020-07-0654 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 109 - Half-Life and Valve Part 2: Half-Life ExpansionsMike 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.
2020-06-2954 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 106 - Codex Discussion: Our PC Gaming HistoryMike 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.
2020-06-0840 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 93 - Mario Kart Part 1Mike 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.
2020-03-0944 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 90 - The Legend of Zelda Part 4: Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Four Swords, and The Wind WakerMike 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.
2020-02-1754 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 88 - The Legend of Zelda Part 3: Ocarina of Time and Majora's MaskMike 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.
2020-02-031h 02Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 86 - The Legend of Zelda Part 2Mike 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.
2020-01-2049 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 84 - The Legend of Zelda Part 1Mike 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.
2020-01-0652 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 81 - Early Horror GamesMike 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.
2019-12-0942 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 79 - Fallout 3Mike 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.
2019-11-2551 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 77 - FableMike 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.
2019-11-1155 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 76 - The History of Naughty Dog Part 1Mike 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.
2019-11-0454 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 75 - History of Fallout 1 & 2Mike 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.
2019-10-2840 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 73 - History of Earthworm JimMike 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.
2019-10-1444 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 70 - Shaken, Not Stirred: The History of James Bond Video GamesMike 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.
2019-09-231h 15Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 66 - The History of RunescapeMike 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 58 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 4Mike 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.
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Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 56 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 2Mike 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.
2019-06-101h 01
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 53.5 - The History of Mike Currently on VacationMike 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!
2019-05-2000 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 51 - History of the PSP Part 2Mike 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.
2019-04-2944 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 48 - The History of the Nintendo DSMike 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.
2019-04-0842 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 45 - The History of the Wii Part 2 and Wii GamesMike 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.
2019-03-181h 02
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 37 - GameCube Games Continued and the History of the Game Boy AdvanceMike 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.
2019-01-2158 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 33 - The History of the Xbox Part 1Mike 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.
2018-12-1738 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 29 – Saturn to Dreamcast!Mike and Tyler once again sit down with "The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. ...
2018-11-1946 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 28 – The Top 10 Best Sega Saturn GamesMike and Tyler have a big announcement! They then go over the top 10 Sega Saturn games ...
2018-11-1546 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 27 – The Top 10 Best Selling PlayStation GamesMike and Tyler go through the top ten best selling PlayStation games of all time! They also ...
2018-11-0553 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 1 – Pinball, MIT, and the OdysseyIn 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.
2018-05-2144 min