Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 50 Console Wars Part 1: Sega

Episode 50

9th June 2021

On this monumental episode milestone, we kickstart a new three-part series on the console wars of the 90’s.  Up first this week:  Sega.  Where did this prolific video game company get its start?  What was Sega’s first console release?  And what does Chuck E. Cheese have to do with any of this?  Please tune in, and we promise Shigeru Miyamoto’s name is not forgotten at any point in this episode.

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On this monumental episode milestone, we kickstart a new three-part series on the console wars of the 90’s.  Up first this week:  Sega.  Where did this prolific video game company get its start?  What was Sega’s first console release?  And what does Chuck E. Cheese have to do with any of this?  Please tune in, and we promise Shigeru Miyamoto’s name is not forgotten at any point in this episode.

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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