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A People’s History of Video Game Development

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by Kel Bachus and Tracy Seamster

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9 episodes
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Podcast Overview

The history of video games through the lens of everyday developers. We cover the obscure, unpublished, forgotten, and even a few well-known games, but always through the perspective of people who were working hard to make them happen. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a developer, or about what happened behind the scenes of your favorite games, this podcast is for you.

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Publishing Since

7/25/2025

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Episode 9:  Guest! Wendy Despain

March 8, 2026

Episode 9: Guest! Wendy Despain

Tracy and Kel chat with Wendy Despain about her video game origin story, and hear all about an encounter with Majel Roddenberry...

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February 2, 2026

Episode 8: Guest! Emily Taylor

Tracy and Kel chat with the amazing Emily Taylor, who's worked on everything from EverQuest II, to Dragon Age to Spry Fox' Spirit Crossing (forthcoming; check it out at https://playspiritcrossing.com/). Our 11.5 listeners are in for a real treat!

Episode thumbnail for Episode 7: Life of a Developer, Installment 1

January 5, 2026

Episode 7: Life of a Developer, Installment 1

Tracy and Kel talk about game developer career life, from layoffs to contract work to the changing shape of development teams over time.

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What is A People’s History of Video Game Development?

The history of video games through the lens of everyday developers. We cover the obscure, unpublished, forgotten, and even a few well-known games, but always through the perspective of people who were working hard to make them happen.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a developer, or about what happened behind the scenes of your favorite games, this podcast is for you.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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