The Games of Ed Logg

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TCW Podcast Episode 217 - The Games of Ed Logg

Ed Logg had a long and distinguished career in Atari's coin-op division. Initially aspiring to be a math professor, his path changed after encountering the Atari 2600 at a friend's Christmas party. While at Atari, Logg created the legendary game Asteroids, which became a massive success. He continued his streak with Super Breakout and co-created Centipede with Dona Bailey. Inspired by his son's love of Dungeons & Dragons, and the game Dandy, Logg developed the classic Gauntlet. He later created one of the first arcade first-person shooters, Xybots. Although his attempts to transition into the 3D era with games like Steel Talons, San Francisco Rush, and Dr. Muto did not achieve the same level of success; Ed Logg's deep understanding of what makes a great arcade game has left a lasting impact not only in the coin-op space, but across the entire gaming industry.

TCW 081 - The Meeting of SpaceWar: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-meeting-of-spacewar/

TCW 022 - The Galaxy Game: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-galaxy-game/

Sprint 2 (Atari - Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R32e7O6tfdg

TCW 202 - Advanced Balls and Paddles Part 2: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/advanced-balls-and-paddles-part-2/

Super Breakout - Progressive mode (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyrTQGt_tU

Atari Video Pinball (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4aB8ukBIcM

Asteroids (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBVGCw5kl9E

TCW 212 - The Exidy of the 70's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-70s/

TCW 213 - The Exidy of the 80's and 90's: https://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-exidy-of-the-80s-and-90s/

Centipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwh3wcrUtR8

Centipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XEmf02zEM

Millipede (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rU6aKcyGqc

Millipede (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IX8Y2t0LQ

Maze Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSja0y0N-N8

Road Runner (Laserdisc Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7v55T3dxyk

Dandy (Atari 800): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8grHJweO4

Tank 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0NMfl32t2Y

Gauntlet (Arcade Gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me68G1l-kPY

Gauntlet (Arcade Cabinet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNv4AlJhQM

Gauntlet (Commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oju5vAfFBDc

Gauntlet 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78A0p5jfjVk

Xybots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvfBUjvj2k

Othello (VCS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUNx9ULi3Uk

Tengen Tetris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUJbiLJrkgo

Steal Talons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5IF50mJrY

San Francisco Rush (N64): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl9PXqG0dvg

Dr Muto (Ps2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-558CiCOqcc

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love

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