A Gamer Looks At 40

A Gamer Looks At 40

An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time. 

Featured Episodes

Ep 123: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 5) - A Memorable, Enduring Cast
February 10, 2025
123
01:35:1665.49 MB

Ep 123: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 5) - A Memorable, Enduring Cast

When lost in the dueling seas of Cloud and Sephiroth, it's easy to forget there's an entire cas...

Ep 122: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 4) - Cloud and Sephiroth: A Tale of Two Giants
February 03, 2025
122
01:24:2458 MB

Ep 122: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 4) - Cloud and Sephiroth: A Tale of Two Giants

The two headed monster of Final Fantasy 7, Cloud and Sephiroth may be the ultimate one/two punc...

Ep 121: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 3) - MORE Intros and First Impressions
January 20, 2025
121
00:59:4841.13 MB

Ep 121: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 3) - MORE Intros and First Impressions

Welcome back to our multi-month exploration of Final Fantasy 7! This week, we continue to share...

Ep 120: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 2) - Intros and First Impressions
January 13, 2025
120
00:52:4336.24 MB

Ep 120: Final Fantasy 7 (Part 2) - Intros and First Impressions

Before FF7, our first impressions of a game were generally in a home. Huddled around a CRT TV i...

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I’m long overdue

Oh hey, you can finally write a review from the app instead of having to log in on your computer. WHAT A CONCEPT. Anyway, that means it’s time for me to finally write a review for this amazing show. As a follower of video game history it’s easy to fall prey to the revisionist histories you see in hot take articles or Y...

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Thoughtful and delightful introspection

I found out about Bill’s podcast thanks to Twitter. I have had the pleasure of guesting on his show to discuss EarthBound, and he is as kind and warm “in person” as he is hosting the show. I am thankful for his interview style. He lets his guests travel along in the conversation and lets listeners really get to know ...

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Don’t Sleep On This One, Folks

A Gamer Looks At 40 has become one of my favorite podcasts. It’s like poring over a family photo album in podcast form. A totem of treasured gaming memories from the people who lived them. Bill’s ability to guide us through a collection of memories from a varied cast of guests that all bring different perspectives is t...

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