Note: I've adjusted my schedule. I am now taking Thursdays and Fridays off. These are the same days my wife takes off, so now we can enjoy our weekend together!
Lots of new Patron sign-ups! Hello and welcome to all you new...
2021-09-15 22:18:37 +0000 UTC View PostI released the U-Force video this past Wednesday (September 1st), and unfortunately, it did not go well. I scheduled the video for noon and shared it around my socials. But soon after its release, I got a flood of messages from people saying Yo...
2021-09-07 22:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostToday, I started finalizing the U-Force video. For this, I rewatch the video in Premiere and make a note of any errors or changes I need to make. This includes color correction, audio issues, video issues, etc. For this video, the biggest problem I ...
2021-08-31 22:00:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Today was, unfortunately, an incredibly frustrating day of production. Today I had to record myself playing U-Force Power Games.
Th...
2021-08-24 23:34:03 +0000 UTC View Post
After a long wait, the U-Force video is finally here! Remember, YOU guys voted for this topic, so a big thank you to you all.
This video required a lot of filming (as most hardware videos do) and went through quite a few revisions, script-wise. I think it turned out great. The video s...
2021-08-23 20:24:57 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the SD card I use for recording b-roll. I'm not too fond of it, until now. The reason I was not too fond of this memory card was that the lock sl...
2021-08-20 23:21:51 +0000 UTC View PostBefore getting to Part 2, I wanted to clean up and nail down the introduction. Have a look for yourself (For some reaso...
2021-08-13 21:12:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I filmed the section about Koosh. I ended up making significant changes. Originally, this section was about 1 minute long. It explained the origins of Koosh, ot...
2021-08-03 20:43:18 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons, and welcome to a brand-new blog format!
I've looked back at old blog posts and decided they are hit and miss. Some of them provide good updates on the show, while others are lackluster. So, to get some consistency and provide you all with the best updates possible, I'll be re...
2021-07-27 20:45:42 +0000 UTC View PostHi all,
I just wanted to let you know that the U-Force script is all done. I'd estimate it to be a 40-minute episode. We will be editing the script tomorrow and start production right away.
This episode will feature an interview with U-Force creator Dave Capper, never-before-seen prom...
2021-07-17 20:10:07 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! Here is what I have been up to the past week.
Super Mario World Delayed??
Unfortunately, it looks like I'll have to put this video on hold. The reason is shipping delays. I've ordered several magazines from Japan to get translated for research, bu...
2021-07-09 21:52:35 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! The Super Mario World episode is underway. As I continue research, I have started purchasing supplies for the episode. Here is what I have so far.
Hello Patrons. Here is what I've been up to the past week.
The SEGA Mega Modem is now live and available to the public on YouTube! The final version contains a fe...
2021-06-01 14:15:56 +0000 UTC View Post
It's finally here, my exhaustive look at SEGA's Mega Modem!
I picked this topic at the beginning of the year because I thought it would be relatively easy to make while I worked on bigger projects and did grad school. Little did I know that this would grow into a big topic of it's own...
2021-05-19 22:28:46 +0000 UTC View Post
It's officially May, and I'm back to working on content again! Thank you all for your patience during April. My grad school semester is almost over. I have to present my research paper next week, but tha...
2021-05-01 13:35:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Patrons!
On Wednesday, I finished my massive 20-page paper for grad school. I still have some follow-up work to do, but I did find some time this week to also edit more of the Mega Modem video.
I thought I'd share with you the introduction to this story. I am also using a new camer...
2021-04-09 21:36:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Patrons
Not sure if you knew this - I certainly didn't - but there is a Community tab where you can post questions or discussions!
Kristin pointed it out to me the other day and I couldn't believe it! I apologize if I never replied to anyone. I went back and replied to messages fr...
2021-03-30 13:24:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! Just wanted to give you all an update on what I've been working on and what next month is going to look like.
Mega Modem Editing
Right now I'm editing the Mega...
2021-03-25 15:45:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons,
I wanted to update you on the Mega Modem video. Kristin & I have finished editing the script, so now the video will go into production!
Remember when I thought this would be a quick video before tackling the U-Force? I think I got a little carried away. This script ...
2021-03-17 12:26:46 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons!
Just wanted to update you on my work this week. I spent two days outlining the Sega Mega Modem episode. I had 89 sources to go through, so I spent time organizing everything and outlining the script. In addition, I had to verify a few facts at the last minute. This involved g...
2021-03-06 17:05:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons! Here is a recap of what I have been working on this week.
In case you missed it, the LJN Roll & Rocke...
2021-02-26 14:33:59 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode, I dive into LJN's Roll & Rocker and attempt to answer the ultimate question: Why?
YouTube picked a great thumbnail this time!
2021-02-20 19:59:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons! Here is what I have been working on this week.
New Video This Weekend!
Be on the lookout for my latest video on the LJN Roll & Rocker. I should be finishin...
2021-02-19 14:17:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
I've decided to pivot to another topic. Right now, I'm getting 30+ Japanese articles translated for the Sega Mega Modem episode, which has caused some delay in script writin...
2021-02-10 20:18:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons. This week's post is a little different. It's all about one of my best friends in the whole world, Peanut.
Last week, my beloved pup of thirteen years, Peanut, was diagnosed with lymp...
2021-02-05 16:00:24 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! What do you think of my clickbait title? Here is a recap of my workweek at Gaming Historian Headquarters!
Today, I...
2021-01-30 04:15:37 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons! Here is a recap of my work week.
This past week I interviewed three people involved with the U-Force.
Dave Capper - Capper was the man who came up with the idea for the U-Force and was in charge of its develop...
2021-01-22 16:47:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
The U-Force episode is coming along nicely. I've finished all of my initial research and even spent an evening using the device on different NES games! You can view the archive of th...
2021-01-14 18:38:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
Production is moving along smoothly on the U-Force episode. As usual, I'm asking for suggestions for games I should play using the U-Force. These will be featured in the episode. So ...
2021-01-08 20:07:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Here it is, everything you ever wanted to know about Homework First. This was a lock for the Nintendo Entertainment System. There honestly isn't much to the lock. It's pretty silly. But the video details the reason why someone even invented such a device.
Hope you enjoy!
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2021-01-04 16:48:10 +0000 UTC View Post