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Ep.237 – Springfield in Pixels - The Simpsons in Gaming

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Today, we’re heading to Springfield to explore the early days of The Simpsons in video games, starting with the iconic Simpsons Arcade Game released in 1991. We begin by uncovering Matt Groening’s journey from underground cartoonist to television icon, leading to The Simpsons becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Then, we’ll dive into the wave of Simpsons games throughout the '90s, from arcade hits to home console classics like Bart vs. the Space Mutants and Virtual Springfield. Finally, we’ll reflect on the legacy of The Simpsons in gaming and how the franchise evolved over the decades. So, grab your arcade tokens and join us for some Springfield mayhem on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane!

Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co

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Today, we’re heading to Springfield to explore the early days of The Simpsons in video games, starting with the iconic Simpsons Arcade Game released in 1991. We begin by uncovering Matt Groening’s journey from underground cartoonist to television icon, leading to The Simpsons becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Then, we’ll dive into the wave of Simpsons games throughout the '90s, from arcade hits to home console classics like Bart vs. the Space Mutants and Virtual Springfield. Finally, we’ll reflect on the legacy of The Simpsons in gaming and how the franchise evolved over the decades. So, grab your arcade tokens and join us for some Springfield mayhem on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane!

Find out more at https://a-trip-down-memory-card-lane.pinecast.co

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