Today I started editing part three of the video! This section talks about the North American video game market before the Super Nintendo came out and all the wild rumors about...
2022-04-08 20:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostPatrons, it has been a crazy week. That's a good thing and a bad thing.
I also want to let you know that I will be taking part in the Preserved Play charity stream this weekend! We are raising money for the Video Game History Foundation. On April 2nd from 7-9pm, I'll be checking out s...
2022-04-01 19:44:41 +0000 UTC View PostApologies, I meant to post this blog on Friday but I completely forgot!
Today was a risky day of filming! I had to shoot b-roll for various Mario toys. One of the...
2022-03-28 15:07:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Notice anything...odd about this screenshot?
So I recorded this footage months ago, but I must have accidentally had some overlay on in the settings. The Elgato software ...
2022-03-18 20:13:21 +0000 UTC View Post
I finished the rough edit of Part one! This was a difficult section because a lot of these stories don't have visual aids. I think it turned out really well. But now, I need to ...
2022-03-11 23:40:04 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the last day of February! I hope everyone had a great weekend. It was super-cold here in Kansas City. But today, it is a lovely 65 degrees. I'm all for it.
I cont...
2022-03-04 21:32:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a photo of my recording studio. Can you find Kiki?
Happy Monday, everyone. With the script done, it was time to start production.
This script is pr...
2022-02-25 21:11:49 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! Here is what I've been up to this week.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I hope it was magical. Kristin & I usual...
2022-02-19 17:12:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! This past week has been pretty uneventful as far as variety. I spent most of this week finishing/revising my script. So instead of a day-by-day breakdown, here are the highlights.
On Tuesday, I wrapped up the first...
2022-02-12 22:31:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Today, I officially launched "Footnotes," 1-minute video game history videos! You can view these videos just about everywhere ...
2022-02-04 21:48:25 +0000 UTC View PostToday I finished up research on the last remaining magazines. So, it's time to outline!
My outlining process is pretty simple. First, I set up the basic structure of how the story will be told. In this case, the basic structure will be:
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As I do research, I keep a running list of questions I come up with while reading articles. I decided to tackle a few today.
When did Nintendo first start teasing the Super Famicom?
According to an article in th...
2022-01-21 22:45:23 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! This week is going to be a pretty boring blog. Remember when I said I wasn't going to go back and update my sources? Well, I decided to go back and update my sources.
This took a long time. But when I go to outline, it is going to be so much easier. It'...
2022-01-14 21:38:28 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons and welcome to 2022! I'm finally back at work and diving into the Super Mario World video again. Let's do it!
Generally, when I fin...
2022-01-07 23:43:49 +0000 UTC View PostHappy new year, Patrons! As 2021 ends, I'd like to share my goals for 2022.
I have three videos in my backlog that I'd like to put out this year. They are...
The Story of Super Mario World
I was on a 2-year streak of making...
2021-12-31 16:22:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons. The new episode on light guns is now live! You can check it out here: youtu.be/keyDD-Eqom0
This past year, I've been filming everything in my basement. It was a nice-looking setup with the brick, but it had a few...
2021-12-15 15:12:27 +0000 UTC View Post
No, that's not deja vu you are experiencing! The first version had 75% of the narration gone. It should be fixed now.
Enjoy!
2021-12-07 18:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostOver the weekend, Kristin & I edited the script, and I recorded part of the narration. I'm estimating this video to be 1 hour (!!!) long, so I'm breaking this behemoth up into sections.
As I mentioned in the last blog, this video has a sponsor, so there is a hard deadline - December 10t...
2021-11-26 22:43:44 +0000 UTC View PostSports update: The Miami Dolphins won, bringing their record to 3-7. A 2-game win streak!
Today, I sat down and did write-ups on all the "zap...
2021-11-20 03:16:15 +0000 UTC View Post
This past weekend, I went to Retroworld Expo in Hartford, CT! I got to hang with my good friends, Pat & Dan, and meet a few Patrons as well. I'm already looking forward to the next convention.
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2021-11-12 22:02:13 +0000 UTC View PostSports update: The Miami Dolphins lost to the Buffalo Bills, 26-11. They are now 1-7.
This week was a little different, so I don't have a day-by-day breakdown. But here is a little rundown.
Sports update: The Miami Dolphins lost again. They are now 1-6.
Editing continues on the Mega Man Universe video. Today, I wor...
2021-10-28 20:42:57 +0000 UTC View Post
In 2010, Capcom announced an exciting new game for Mega Man fans: Mega Man Universe. The game contained a remake of Mega Man 2 and character customization. But the most exciting feature was stage creation. Players could make their own Mega Man levels and share them online!
With Mega ...
2021-10-28 20:19:12 +0000 UTC View PostA sports update: The Miami Dolphins lost again.
I had a great weekend. I spent most of it in my basement, putting together a little workshop so I can build/repair furniture. It's a hobby of mine.
On to the work week!
My weekend was pretty uneventful, and sometimes that is a good thing! On Friday, I picked up Metroid Dread. I still haven't had a chance to sit down and play it yet. I might save it for a Twitch stream.
On Thursday, I helped a friend of mine move to his new home out in the country. His new house came with chickens! They were super friendly. Now I want chickens.
Whew, the rough edit is finally done! That Donkey Kong section was a beast, mostly because it dives into a lot of documents, which means lots of highli...
2021-09-29 20:50:58 +0000 UTC View PostHi Patrons!
I'm honestly torn on what video to work on next. So I thought you could help. Let me know what video you would like to see the most. Keep in mind, all of these are going to get made. It's just a matter of what comes next.
I'm also still working on the big Super Mario...
2021-09-29 20:36:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Is Luigi named after a pizza parlor? Who came up with the name Donkey Kong? Why is Bowser named after a bowl of soup? All this and more in the latest episode of The Gaming Historian!
Hope you all enjoy it, let me know what you think!
2021-09-27 01:42:50 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to this week's blog! My weekend was pretty relaxing. I played some video games, I did some woodworking, and I got excused from jury duty! All in all, a great weekend. Let's get back to work.