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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 OstbyEpisode 341 - Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3Tyler and Mike continue their foray into the Donkey Kong universe with Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3. Tyler gets into some big ideas about how these two games had an effect on Nintendo as a whole. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-10-2758 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 336.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 43 - PlayStation 3 ExclusivesMike is having all sorts of technical issues next week. We'll be back next week. Until then, please enjoy this remaster where Tyler and Mike talk about the Yellow Light of Death and some Playstation 3 exclusive games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-09-221h 15Codex 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 331.75 - Codex Remastered: Episode 38 - GameBoy Advance GamesTyler and Mike are officially taking a mini-summer vacation! For now, enjoy this episode where they go through a lot of games for the GameBoy Advance! Not all of them -- there's so many! Tyler and Mike both go through their personal favorite games as well as other well-known and critically acclaimed titles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-07-141h 01Codex 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 324 - Metal Gear Solid DiscussionMike finished Metal Gear Solid and now can't stop talking about it. So Tyler and Mike spend today talking about the Metal Gear Solid series. Specifically the games Metal Gear Solid, MGS 2: Sons of Liberty, MGS 3: Snake Eater, MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots, MMGS: Peace Walker, MGS V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2025-04-281h 08Codex 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 288.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 24 – 1996 E3 and the Nintendo 64Mike is out sick. Please enjoy this episode where Tyler and Mike talk about the 1996 Electronic Entertainment Expo! The source for this episode is The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-06-0339 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 284.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 23 – The 32-Bit GenerationMike is out of town this week. Enjoy this remastered episode where Tyler and Mike talk about the release of the 32-bit consoles.
2024-04-2935 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 284 - Mailbag 21!Tyler and Mike have a mailbag episode! They discuss TV and movies to games, Final Fantasy XIV, and how Mike is not a real gamer. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-04-2254 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 275.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 21 – A Post 16-Bit World Part 1Mike is out this week. We are revisiting episode 21 where Tyler and Mike talk about the next generation after 16-bit consoles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2024-02-1251 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 263 - Resident Evil ReduxMike goofed and Tyler and him revisit Resident Evil. Mike had a chance to play through the first game in the series and has thoughts. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-10-3047 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 OstbyEpisode 251.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 19 – The 16-Bit Console WarMike is getting married! Enjoy this rerelease of episode 19. Tyler and Mike start to talk about the 16-bit console war between Sega and Nintendo. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2023-08-0745 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.
2021-12-2756 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 165.5 Codex Remastered Episode 3 - Life at AtariMike is out on vacation this week so we're rereleasing episode 3. In episode three Tyler and Mike talk about life at Atari! 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.
2021-08-1640 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 118 - id Software Part 3Tyler and Mike continue their discussion of id Software. This week they cover chapters five and six of Masters of Doom by David Kushner. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-08-3153 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 114 - Macintosh GamingTyler and Mike go over some of the quintessential games on the early Macintosh computers. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-08-0353 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 112 - Early Apple GamingTyler and Mike talk about gaming on early Apple computers. Specifically we're talking about the many iterations of the Apple II. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-07-201h 09Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 111 - Half-Life ModsTyler and Mike go through some GoldSRC mods. They talk about some of the more obscure mods. As well as the famous ones we all know that were licensed by Valve. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-07-131h 04Codex 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 108 - Spider-Man Games Part 2Tyler and Mike go into part two of their series on Spider-Man in video games. We're going into the big three Spider-Man games made by Treyarch. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-06-2236 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 107 - Valve and Half-LifeTyler and Mike talk about the beginnings of Valve and their hit game Half-Life. SPOILERS: We talk about the plot from this 22 year old game. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-06-151h 00Codex 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 105 - Spider-Man GamesTyler and Mike talk about Spider-Man video games. SPOILERS, a lot of them are bad. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-06-0149 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 104 - NBA JamTyler and Mike go over the history of NBA Jam. They talk about it origins in the game Arch Rivals all the way up to the last entry in 2010. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-05-2535 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 103 - SimCityTyler and Mike talk SimCity! They go through SimCity Classic all the way up to SimCity 4. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-05-181h 01Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 102 - Animal CrossingTyler and Mike go through the history of Animal Crossing. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-05-1134 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 101 - Codex Discussion: What Makes a Good Casual Game?Tyler and Mike talk about what makes a casual game good? That includes what a casual game is as well. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-05-0444 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 100.5 - Doom (The Movie) CommentaryTyler and Mike invite you to watch the 2005 movie, Doom (The Unrated Version), with them! Topics they discuss include laser tag names and the Bush's Baked Beans dog. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-04-291h 48Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 100 - Doom (The Movie)Tyler and Mike review, theorize, and discuss the 2005 video game movie, Doom. They also discuss what makes a good video game movie. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-04-2733 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 99 - Gears of WarTyler and Mike talk about Gears of War. They go through Gears of War, Gears of War 2, and Gears of War 3. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-04-201h 03Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 98 - The Legend of Zelda Part 5: Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, and Twilight PrincessTyler and Mike go into part five of their Legend of Zelda series. This episode, they cover Four Swords: Adventures, The Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-04-131h 00Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 97 - Metal Gear Solid 4Tyler and Mike end their series on Metal Gear Solid with Metal Gear Solid 4. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-04-0651 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 96 - Codex Discussion: Best Games for Physical DistancingTyler and Mike go through their favorite games to play while physically distant from people. The list includes single player, local multiplayer, and online games. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-03-3033 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 95 - Mario Kart 2Tyler and Mike go through their second episode of Mario Kart. They discuss Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, and Mario Kart 7! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-03-2354 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 94 - Metal Gear Side GamesTyler and Mike talk about side games in the Metal Gear Solid series! They also discuss ships with cannons that are canon. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-03-1649 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 92 - Metal Gear Solid 3Tyler and Mike talk about Metal Gear Solid 3! They discuss crazy anime villains and how to survive in the jungle. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-03-0239 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 91 - Codex Discussion: Video Game DifficultyTyler and Mike talk about video game difficulty. Specifically, why were video games so hard in the beginning? What makes a game challenging, but still fun? The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-02-2447 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 89 - Metal Gear Solid Part 3Tyler and Mike continue their history of the Metal Gear Solid series. This time they focus on Metal Gear Solid 2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-02-1044 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 87 - Metal Gear Solid Part 2Tyler and Mike go through the next part in their series on the history of Metal Gear -- now Solid! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-01-2756 minCodex 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 85 - Metal Gear Part 1Tyler and Mike go through the beginnings of Metal Gear! They talk about Metal Gear One, Two, and briefly on Snake's Revenge. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2020-01-1345 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 83.5 - Holiday BreakTyler and Mike are out this week, but want to wish you a happy holidays! They'll continue their regularly scheduled episodes next week.
2019-12-3001 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 83 - Codex Discussion: Video Game Gift NostalgiaTyler and Mike take a trip down nostalgia lane and talk about their video game childhood gift memories. They want to hear about your memories too! Email them at codexhistorypodcast@gmail.com. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-12-2435 minCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 82 - Naughty Dog Part 4Tyler and Mike go through the final episode on the history of Naughty Dog. Looking at you Uncharted One through Three! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-12-1653 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 80 - Naughty Dog Part 3Tyler and Mike go through their third installment in the history of Naughty Dog. Get ready for some Jak and Daxter! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-12-0243 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 78 - Naughty Dog Part 2Tyler and Mike go into the second part of their history of Naughty Dog. Be ready for some hot takes on Crash Team Racing! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-11-1841 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 74 - The History of Ratchet and Clank on PS2Tyler and Mike talk about Ratchet and Clank on the PS2! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-10-2144 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 72 - Hedgehogs and Hang Gliders: The History of Sonic Part 2Tyler and Mike go over the golden age of Sonic games on the Sega Genesis! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-10-0751 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 67.5 - The History of Mike Working PAX WestMike explains why he's ruining the podcast this week and there is no new episode. Please check out our backlog though!
2019-09-0202 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 59 - A Chocobo Named Desire: The History of Final Fantasy Part 1Tyler and Mike dive into their first part of the History of Final Fantasy. Tyler tells the story of the "Golden Age" of Final Fantasy including Final Fantasy I through VI. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-07-0155 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 57 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 3Tyler and Mike go through the third part of the now four part history of Pokémon. Mike goes over Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, his personal favorite Pokémon Snap, and many others! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-06-1750 min
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 44 - The History of the Wii Part 1Apologies for the delay. Mike felt ill and we were a little late to get this one out to you. 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
2019-03-1242 min
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler OstbyEpisode 38 - GameBoy Advance GamesTyler and Mike go through a lot of games for the GameBoy Advance! Not all of them -- there's so many! Tyler and Mike both go through their personal favorite games as well as other well-known and critically acclaimed titles. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
2019-01-281h 01
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