The History of Awesome - IGN Presents Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:46:27 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:46:27 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.ign.com en http://www.ign.com IGN's History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane. Beginning in 1977, each week covers a new year's most important, influential, and just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/b/7/3/3b73a9ce3010e148/HistoryOfAwesome_1600x1600.jpg The History of Awesome - IGN Presents IGN no episodic IGN,games,game,video,games,video,game,videogame,videogames,retro,nostalgia,film,films,cinema,movie,movies,comics,comic,books,TV,television,star,wars,atari,nintendo,xbox,playstation,pop,culture,computing,technology,media no IGN's History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane. Beginning in 1977, each week covers a new year's most important, influential, and just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.podcasts@ign.comIGN 2002: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Spider-Man, and Firefly 2002: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Spider-Man, and Firefly Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2002. The new consoles hit their stride with games like Metroid Prime and the launch of Xbox Live. And movies like Spider-Man and The Ring blew up the box office.

Other discussion topics include Battlefield 1942, Kingdom Hearts, and the Resident Evil Remake.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2002. The new consoles hit their stride with games like Metroid Prime and the launch of Xbox Live. And movies like Spider-Man and The Ring blew up the box office.

Other discussion topics include Battlefield 1942, Kingdom Hearts, and the Resident Evil Remake.

]]> 42:00 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2002. The new consoles hit their stride with games like Metroid Prime and the launch of Xbox Live. And movies like Spider-Man and The Ring blew up the box office. Other discussion topics include Battlefield 1942, Kingdom Hearts, and the Resident Evil Remake.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2002. The new consoles hit their stride with games like Metroid Prime and the launch of Xbox Live. And movies like Spider-Man and The Ring blew up the box office. Other discussion topics include Battlefield 1942, Kingdom Hearts, and the Resident Evil Remake. 2001: Grand Theft Auto 3, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter 2001: Grand Theft Auto 3, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2001. T The Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox both launched, spicing up the console wars. Fantasy fans meanwhile received both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ont he big screen.

Other discussion topics include Final Fantasy X, the GameBoy Advance, Adult Swim, and Silent Hill 2. 

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2001. T The Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox both launched, spicing up the console wars. Fantasy fans meanwhile received both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ont he big screen.

Other discussion topics include Final Fantasy X, the GameBoy Advance, Adult Swim, and Silent Hill 2.

]]> 43:28 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2001. T The Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox both launched, spicing up the console wars. Fantasy fans meanwhile received both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ont he big screen. Other discussion topics include Final Fantasy X, the GameBoy Advance, Adult Swim, and Silent Hill 2. IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2001. T The Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox both launched, spicing up the console wars. Fantasy fans meanwhile received both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ont he big screen. Other discussion topics include Final Fantasy X, the GameBoy Advance, Adult Swim, and Silent Hill 2.  2000: PlayStation 2, X-Men, and The Sims 2000: PlayStation 2, X-Men, and The Sims Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2000. The new millennium kicked off with the PlayStation 2, and sequels like Diablo II, Majora's Mask and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 kept gamers energized. In theaters, X-Men breathed even more life into the superhero genre.

Other discussion topics include Gladiator, Jackass, Perfect Dark, and Shenmue.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 2000. The new millennium kicked off with the PlayStation 2, and sequels like Diablo II, Majora's Mask and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 kept gamers energized. In theaters, X-Men breathed even more life into the superhero genre.

Other discussion topics include Gladiator, Jackass, Perfect Dark, and Shenmue.

]]> 38:26 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2000. The new millennium kicked off with the PlayStation 2, and sequels like Diablo II, Majora's Mask and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 kept gamers energized. In theaters, X-Men breathed even more life into the superhero genre. Other discussion topics include Gladiator, Jackass, Perfect Dark, and Shenmue.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 2000. The new millennium kicked off with the PlayStation 2, and sequels like Diablo II, Majora's Mask and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 kept gamers energized. In theaters, X-Men breathed even more life into the superhero genre. Other discussion topics include Gladiator, Jackass, Perfect Dark, and Shenmue. 1999: The Phantom Menace, The Matrix , and the Dreamcast 1999: The Phantom Menace, The Matrix , and the Dreamcast Fri, 27 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1999. We were all distracted by Y2K thanks to massive movie-going events like The Matrix and the return of Star Wars with The Phantom Menace. In video game land, the Sega Dreamcast gave us hope and Planescape: Torment made us think.

Other discussion topics include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Counter-Strike, Fight Club, The Blair Witch Project, The Daily Show, Family Guy, and The Sopranos. 

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1999. We were all distracted by Y2K thanks to massive movie-going events like The Matrix and the return of Star Wars with The Phantom Menace. In video game land, the Sega Dreamcast gave us hope and Planescape: Torment made us think.

Other discussion topics include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Counter-Strike, Fight Club, The Blair Witch Project, The Daily Show, Family Guy, and The Sopranos.

]]> 49:58 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1999. We were all distracted by Y2K thanks to massive movie-going events like The Matrix and the return of Star Wars with The Phantom Menace. In video game land, the Sega Dreamcast gave us hope and Planescape: Torment made us think. Other discussion topics include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Counter-Strike, Fight Club, The Blair Witch Project, The Daily Show, Family Guy, and The Sopranos. IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1999. We were all distracted by Y2K thanks to massive movie-going events like The Matrix and the return of Star Wars with The Phantom Menace. In video game land, the Sega Dreamcast gave us hope and Planescape: Torment made us think. Other discussion topics include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Counter-Strike, Fight Club, The Blair Witch Project, The Daily Show, Family Guy, and The Sopranos.  1998: The Greatest Video Game Year Ever? 1998: The Greatest Video Game Year Ever? Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1998 - a year famous for being one of the greatest in video game history. 1998's games include: Baldur's Gate, StarCraft, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Metal Gear Solid, Pokemon Red & Blue, Thief, Gran Turismo, Fallout 2, and plenty more.

It was a respectable year across the rest of the pop culture spectrum as well, thanks to the release of Cowboy Bebop, Saving Private Ryan, The Big Lebowski, and more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1998 - a year famous for being one of the greatest in video game history. 1998's games include: Baldur's Gate, StarCraft, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Metal Gear Solid, Pokemon Red & Blue, Thief, Gran Turismo, Fallout 2, and plenty more.

It was a respectable year across the rest of the pop culture spectrum as well, thanks to the release of Cowboy Bebop, Saving Private Ryan, The Big Lebowski, and more.

]]> 01:03:14 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1998 - a year famous for being one of the greatest in video game history. 1998's games include: Baldur's Gate, StarCraft, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Metal Gear Solid, Pokemon Red & Blue, Thief, Gran Turismo, Fallout 2, and plenty more. It was a respectable year across the rest of the pop culture spectrum as well, thanks to the release of Cowboy Bebop, Saving Private Ryan, The Big Lebowski, and more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1998 - a year famous for being one of the greatest in video game history. 1998's games include: Baldur's Gate, StarCraft, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Metal Gear Solid, Pokemon Red & Blue, Thief, Gran Turismo, Fallout 2, and plenty more. It was a respectable year across the rest of the pop culture spectrum as well, thanks to the release of Cowboy Bebop, Saving Private Ryan, The Big Lebowski, and more. 1997: Goldeneye, South Park, and Final Fantasy VII 1997: Goldeneye, South Park, and Final Fantasy VII Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1997. Final Fantasy VII took RPGs mainstream, Goldeneye on N64 forged (and ruined) friendships, and South Park made its auspicious debut.

Other discussion topics Tamagotchi, Austin Powers, The Fifth Element, and Ultima Online.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1997. Final Fantasy VII took RPGs mainstream, Goldeneye on N64 forged (and ruined) friendships, and South Park made its auspicious debut.

Other discussion topics Tamagotchi, Austin Powers, The Fifth Element, and Ultima Online.

]]> 46:05 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1997. Final Fantasy VII took RPGs mainstream, Goldeneye on N64 forged (and ruined) friendships, and South Park made its auspicious debut. Other discussion topics Tamagotchi, Austin Powers, The Fifth Element, and Ultima Online.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1997. Final Fantasy VII took RPGs mainstream, Goldeneye on N64 forged (and ruined) friendships, and South Park made its auspicious debut. Other discussion topics Tamagotchi, Austin Powers, The Fifth Element, and Ultima Online. 1996: Nintendo 64, Tomb Raider, and Independence Day 1996: Nintendo 64, Tomb Raider, and Independence Day Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1996. Nintendo came roaring back with the N64, while PlayStation answered with Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and more. Action movies also had a banner year with The Rock, Mission: Impossible and Independence Dy all hitting theaters.

Other discussion topics include Scream, A Game of Thrones, and more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1996. Nintendo came roaring back with the N64, while PlayStation answered with Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and more. Action movies also had a banner year with The Rock, Mission: Impossible and Independence Dy all hitting theaters.

Other discussion topics include Scream, A Game of Thrones, and more.

]]> 47:20 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1996. Nintendo came roaring back with the N64, while PlayStation answered with Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and more. Action movies also had a banner year with The Rock, Mission: Impossible and Independence Dy all hitting theaters. Other discussion topics include Scream, A Game of Thrones, and more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1996. Nintendo came roaring back with the N64, while PlayStation answered with Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and more. Action movies also had a banner year with The Rock, Mission: Impossible and Independence Dy all hitting theaters. Other discussion topics include Scream, A Game of Thrones, and more. 1995: PlayStation, Toy Story, and Windows 95 1995: PlayStation, Toy Story, and Windows 95 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1995. The Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn kicked off the next console generation, Toy Story put Pixar on the map, and Windows 95 changed personal computing forever.

Other discussion topics include the very first E3, Chrono Trigger, Se7en, Ghost in the Shell, and more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1995. The Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn kicked off the next console generation, Toy Story put Pixar on the map, and Windows 95 changed personal computing forever.

Other discussion topics include the very first E3, Chrono Trigger, Se7en, Ghost in the Shell, and more.

]]> 42:20 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1995. The Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn kicked off the next console generation, Toy Story put Pixar on the map, and Windows 95 changed personal computing forever. Other discussion topics include the very first E3, Chrono Trigger, Se7en, Ghost in the Shell, and more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1995. The Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn kicked off the next console generation, Toy Story put Pixar on the map, and Windows 95 changed personal computing forever. Other discussion topics include the very first E3, Chrono Trigger, Se7en, Ghost in the Shell, and more. 1994: Friends, Donkey Kong Country, and Super Metroid 1994: Friends, Donkey Kong Country, and Super Metroid Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1994. The 16-bit era hit its stride with games like Final Fantasy III (or VI, if you prefer) and Donkey Kong Country. Friends shook up the TV sitcom scene, and Pulp Fiction proved that Quentin Tarantino wasn't just a one-hit wonder.

Other discussion topics include Warcraft, The Lion King, Dumb & Dumber, Clerks, and The Shawshank Redemption.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1994. The 16-bit era hit its stride with games like Final Fantasy III (or VI, if you prefer) and Donkey Kong Country. Friends shook up the TV sitcom scene, and Pulp Fiction proved that Quentin Tarantino wasn't just a one-hit wonder.

Other discussion topics include Warcraft, The Lion King, Dumb & Dumber, Clerks, and The Shawshank Redemption.

]]> 37:29 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1994. The 16-bit era hit its stride with games like Final Fantasy III (or VI, if you prefer) and Donkey Kong Country. Friends shook up the TV sitcom scene, and Pulp Fiction proved that Quentin Tarantino wasn't just a one-hit wonder. Other discussion topics include Warcraft, The Lion King, Dumb & Dumber, Clerks, and The Shawshank Redemption.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1994. The 16-bit era hit its stride with games like Final Fantasy III (or VI, if you prefer) and Donkey Kong Country. Friends shook up the TV sitcom scene, and Pulp Fiction proved that Quentin Tarantino wasn't just a one-hit wonder. Other discussion topics include Warcraft, The Lion King, Dumb & Dumber, Clerks, and The Shawshank Redemption. 1993: Doom, Myst, and Jurassic Park 1993: Doom, Myst, and Jurassic Park Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1993. Doom continued the video game violence debate, The X-Files began its impressive run, and fan-favorite games like Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Myst all hit store shelves.

Other discussion topics include the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Beavis and Butt-head, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1993. Doom continued the video game violence debate, The X-Files began its impressive run, and fan-favorite games like Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Myst all hit store shelves.

Other discussion topics include the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Beavis and Butt-head, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

]]> 49:31 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1993. Doom continued the video game violence debate, The X-Files began its impressive run, and fan-favorite games like Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Myst all hit store shelves. Other discussion topics include the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Beavis and Butt-head, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1993. Doom continued the video game violence debate, The X-Files began its impressive run, and fan-favorite games like Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Myst all hit store shelves. Other discussion topics include the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Beavis and Butt-head, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. 1992: Mortal Kombat, The Real World, and Mario Kart 1992: Mortal Kombat, The Real World, and Mario Kart Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1992. The Real World changed TV forever, while video games like Mortal Kombat thrust the medium into the limelight. On television, animated takes on Batman and X-Men would introduce the iconic characters to an entirely new generation of fans.

Other discussion topics include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wolfenstein 3D, Kirby's Dream Land, Wayne's World, and Reservoir Dogs.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1992. The Real World changed TV forever, while video games like Mortal Kombat thrust the medium into the limelight. On television, animated takes on Batman and X-Men would introduce the iconic characters to an entirely new generation of fans.

Other discussion topics include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wolfenstein 3D, Kirby's Dream Land, Wayne's World, and Reservoir Dogs.

]]> 38:29 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1992. The Real World changed TV forever, while video games like Mortal Kombat thrust the medium into the limelight. On television, animated takes on Batman and X-Men would introduce the iconic characters to an entirely new generation of fans. Other discussion topics include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wolfenstein 3D, Kirby's Dream Land, Wayne's World, and Reservoir Dogs.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1992. The Real World changed TV forever, while video games like Mortal Kombat thrust the medium into the limelight. On television, animated takes on Batman and X-Men would introduce the iconic characters to an entirely new generation of fans. Other discussion topics include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wolfenstein 3D, Kirby's Dream Land, Wayne's World, and Reservoir Dogs. 1991: Super Nintendo, Terminator 2, and Sonic the Hedgehog 1991: Super Nintendo, Terminator 2, and Sonic the Hedgehog Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1991. The Super Nintendo finally made its U.S. debut with Super Mario World, but Sega hit back with Sonic the Hedgehog. Meanwhile, movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Silence of the Lambs, and Terminator 2 offered very high quality (albeit very different) moviegoing experiences.

Other discussion topics include Street Fighter II, Tecmo Super Bowl, and Final Fantasy II.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1991. The Super Nintendo finally made its U.S. debut with Super Mario World, but Sega hit back with Sonic the Hedgehog. Meanwhile, movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Silence of the Lambs, and Terminator 2 offered very high quality (albeit very different) moviegoing experiences.

Other discussion topics include Street Fighter II, Tecmo Super Bowl, and Final Fantasy II.

]]> 32:49 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1991. The Super Nintendo finally made its U.S. debut with Super Mario World, but Sega hit back with Sonic the Hedgehog. Meanwhile, movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Silence of the Lambs, and Terminator 2 offered very high quality (albeit very different) moviegoing experiences. Other discussion topics include Street Fighter II, Tecmo Super Bowl, and Final Fantasy II.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1991. The Super Nintendo finally made its U.S. debut with Super Mario World, but Sega hit back with Sonic the Hedgehog. Meanwhile, movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Silence of the Lambs, and Terminator 2 offered very high quality (albeit very different) moviegoing experiences. Other discussion topics include Street Fighter II, Tecmo Super Bowl, and Final Fantasy II. 1990: Final Fantasy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Home Alone 1990: Final Fantasy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Home Alone Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1990. Games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. 3 kept the NES alive, while movies like Total Recall kept the action genre as big as ever.

Other topics of discussion include Goodfellas, Twin Peaks, and The Secret of Monkey Island.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1990. Games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. 3 kept the NES alive, while movies like Total Recall kept the action genre as big as ever.

Other topics of discussion include Goodfellas, Twin Peaks, and The Secret of Monkey Island.

]]> 51:20 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1990. Games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. 3 kept the NES alive, while movies like Total Recall kept the action genre as big as ever. Other topics of discussion include Goodfellas, Twin Peaks, and The Secret of Monkey Island.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1990. Games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. 3 kept the NES alive, while movies like Total Recall kept the action genre as big as ever. Other topics of discussion include Goodfellas, Twin Peaks, and The Secret of Monkey Island. 1989: The Simpsons, Batman, and the Game Boy 1989: The Simpsons, Batman, and the Game Boy Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1989. Mega Man 2, the Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo Game Boy thrilled gamers, while Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Batman, and The Little Mermaid thrilled moviegoers of all ages. 

Other discussion topics include the debut of both The Simpsons and Seinfeld.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1989. Mega Man 2, the Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo Game Boy thrilled gamers, while Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Batman, and The Little Mermaid thrilled moviegoers of all ages.

Other discussion topics include the debut of both The Simpsons and Seinfeld.

]]> 42:17 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1989. Mega Man 2, the Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo Game Boy thrilled gamers, while Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Batman, and The Little Mermaid thrilled moviegoers of all ages.  Other discussion topics include the debut of both The Simpsons and Seinfeld.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1989. Mega Man 2, the Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo Game Boy thrilled gamers, while Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Batman, and The Little Mermaid thrilled moviegoers of all ages.  Other discussion topics include the debut of both The Simpsons and Seinfeld. 1988: Die Hard, Akira, and Mario 2 1988: Die Hard, Akira, and Mario 2 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1987. The The Nintendo Entertainment System received high-profile sequels like Super Mario Bros. 2 and The Legend of Zelda II, anime began its U.S. takeover with Akira and Grave of the Fireflies, and Die Hard changed action movies forever.

Other topics of discussion include Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beetlejuice, Bionic Commando, and V for Vendetta.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1987. The The Nintendo Entertainment System received high-profile sequels like Super Mario Bros. 2 and The Legend of Zelda II, anime began its U.S. takeover with Akira and Grave of the Fireflies, and Die Hard changed action movies forever.

Other topics of discussion include Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beetlejuice, Bionic Commando, and V for Vendetta.

]]> 44:56 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1987. The The Nintendo Entertainment System received high-profile sequels like Super Mario Bros. 2 and The Legend of Zelda II, anime began its U.S. takeover with Akira and Grave of the Fireflies, and Die Hard changed action movies forever. Other topics of discussion include Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beetlejuice, Bionic Commando, and V for Vendetta.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1987. The The Nintendo Entertainment System received high-profile sequels like Super Mario Bros. 2 and The Legend of Zelda II, anime began its U.S. takeover with Akira and Grave of the Fireflies, and Die Hard changed action movies forever. Other topics of discussion include Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Beetlejuice, Bionic Commando, and V for Vendetta. 1987: Zelda, RoboCop, Predator, and So Much More 1987: Zelda, RoboCop, Predator, and So Much More Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1986, a contender for the greatest year in pop culture history. The NES hit its stride, with all-time classics like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Contra, Mega Man and Castlevania all making their debut. It was a great year for movies too, thanks to the release of greats like The Princess Bride, RoboCop, and Predator.

Other discussion topics include Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Ducktales, and Punch-Out.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1986, a contender for the greatest year in pop culture history. The NES hit its stride, with all-time classics like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Contra, Mega Man and Castlevania all making their debut. It was a great year for movies too, thanks to the release of greats like The Princess Bride, RoboCop, and Predator.

Other discussion topics include Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Ducktales, and Punch-Out.

]]> 01:00:38 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1986, a contender for the greatest year in pop culture history. The NES hit its stride, with all-time classics like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Contra, Mega Man and Castlevania all making their debut. It was a great year for movies too, thanks to the release of greats like The Princess Bride, RoboCop, and Predator. Other discussion topics include Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Ducktales, and Punch-Out.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1986, a contender for the greatest year in pop culture history. The NES hit its stride, with all-time classics like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Contra, Mega Man and Castlevania all making their debut. It was a great year for movies too, thanks to the release of greats like The Princess Bride, RoboCop, and Predator. Other discussion topics include Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Ducktales, and Punch-Out. 1986: Top Gun, Aliens, and Watchmen 1986: Top Gun, Aliens, and Watchmen Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:56:57 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1986. Dragon Quest made its U.S. debut, Labyrinth and Big Trouble in Little China hit theaters, and graphic novels like Maus and The Dark Knight Returns helped the comic book medium grow up.

Other discussion topics include Transformers: The Movie, the Sega Master System, and Transformers: The Move.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1986. Dragon Quest made its U.S. debut, Labyrinth and Big Trouble in Little China hit theaters, and graphic novels like Maus and The Dark Knight Returns helped the comic book medium grow up.

Other discussion topics include Transformers: The Movie, the Sega Master System, and Transformers: The Move.

]]> 37:44 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1986. Dragon Quest made its U.S. debut, Labyrinth and Big Trouble in Little China hit theaters, and graphic novels like Maus and The Dark Knight Returns helped the comic book medium grow up. Other discussion topics include Transformers: The Movie, the Sega Master System, and Transformers: The Move.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1986. Dragon Quest made its U.S. debut, Labyrinth and Big Trouble in Little China hit theaters, and graphic novels like Maus and The Dark Knight Returns helped the comic book medium grow up. Other discussion topics include Transformers: The Movie, the Sega Master System, and Transformers: The Move. 1985: Nintendo, The Goonies, and Back to the Future 1985: Nintendo, The Goonies, and Back to the Future Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System made its debut, The Goonies taught us all that it was our time down here, and Back to the Future encouraged us to ignore time paradoxes.

Other discussion topics include The Oregon Trail, Rambo: First Blood Part II, G.I. Joe, and ThunderCats.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System made its debut, The Goonies taught us all that it was our time down here, and Back to the Future encouraged us to ignore time paradoxes.

Other discussion topics include The Oregon Trail, Rambo: First Blood Part II, G.I. Joe, and ThunderCats.

]]> 43:00 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System made its debut, The Goonies taught us all that it was our time down here, and Back to the Future encouraged us to ignore time paradoxes. Other discussion topics include The Oregon Trail, Rambo: First Blood Part II, G.I. Joe, and ThunderCats.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System made its debut, The Goonies taught us all that it was our time down here, and Back to the Future encouraged us to ignore time paradoxes. Other discussion topics include The Oregon Trail, Rambo: First Blood Part II, G.I. Joe, and ThunderCats. 1984: Terminator, Ghostbusters, and The Karate Kid 1984: Terminator, Ghostbusters, and The Karate Kid Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1984. The Gremlins and Ghostbusters blended the horror and comedy genres, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom took us to India, and the Transformers made their TV debut.

 

Other discussion topics include King's Quest, Neuromancer, and Secret Wars.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1984. The Gremlins and Ghostbusters blended the horror and comedy genres, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom took us to India, and the Transformers made their TV debut.

Other discussion topics include King's Quest, Neuromancer, and Secret Wars.

]]> 44:24 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1984. The Gremlins and Ghostbusters blended the horror and comedy genres, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom took us to India, and the Transformers made their TV debut.   Other discussion topics include King's Quest, Neuromancer, and Secret Wars.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1984. The Gremlins and Ghostbusters blended the horror and comedy genres, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom took us to India, and the Transformers made their TV debut.   Other discussion topics include King's Quest, Neuromancer, and Secret Wars. 1983: Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair, and A Christmas Story 1983: Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair, and A Christmas Story Wed, 14 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1983. The Star Wars trilogy concluded with Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair presented a new vision for video games, and the A-Team and He-Man made their TV debut. 

Other discussion topics include the Star Wars arcade game, National Lampoon's Vacation, Fraggle Rock, and plenty more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up next is 1983. The Star Wars trilogy concluded with Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair presented a new vision for video games, and the A-Team and He-Man made their TV debut.

Other discussion topics include the Star Wars arcade game, National Lampoon's Vacation, Fraggle Rock, and plenty more.

]]> 42:40 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1983. The Star Wars trilogy concluded with Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair presented a new vision for video games, and the A-Team and He-Man made their TV debut.  Other discussion topics include the Star Wars arcade game, National Lampoon's Vacation, Fraggle Rock, and plenty more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up next is 1983. The Star Wars trilogy concluded with Return of the Jedi, Dragon's Lair presented a new vision for video games, and the A-Team and He-Man made their TV debut.  Other discussion topics include the Star Wars arcade game, National Lampoon's Vacation, Fraggle Rock, and plenty more. 1982: Ms. Pac-Man, E.T., and The Wrath of Khan 1982: Ms. Pac-Man, E.T., and The Wrath of Khan Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1982. Ms. Pac-Man became an even bigger hit than the original, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan thrilled moviegoers, and Cheers made its primetime debut.

Other discussion topics include Robotron, Pitfall, Joust, Tron, Blade Runner, and plenty more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1982. Ms. Pac-Man became an even bigger hit than the original, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan thrilled moviegoers, and Cheers made its primetime debut.

Other discussion topics include Robotron, Pitfall, Joust, Tron, Blade Runner, and plenty more.

]]> 41:08 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1982. Ms. Pac-Man became an even bigger hit than the original, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan thrilled moviegoers, and Cheers made its primetime debut. Other discussion topics include Robotron, Pitfall, Joust, Tron, Blade Runner, and plenty more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1982. Ms. Pac-Man became an even bigger hit than the original, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan thrilled moviegoers, and Cheers made its primetime debut. Other discussion topics include Robotron, Pitfall, Joust, Tron, Blade Runner, and plenty more. 1981: Donkey Kong, Indiana Jones, and MTV 1981: Donkey Kong, Indiana Jones, and MTV Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1981. MTV changed music forever, computer RPG forefathers Ultima and Wizardry made their debut, and Donkey Kong conquered arcades.

Other discussion topics include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Centipede, The Evil Dead, Mad Max, and plenty more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1981. MTV changed music forever, computer RPG forefathers Ultima and Wizardry made their debut, and Donkey Kong conquered arcades.

Other discussion topics include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Centipede, The Evil Dead, Mad Max, and plenty more.

]]> 39:59 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1981. MTV changed music forever, computer RPG forefathers Ultima and Wizardry made their debut, and Donkey Kong conquered arcades. Other discussion topics include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Centipede, The Evil Dead, Mad Max, and plenty more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1981. MTV changed music forever, computer RPG forefathers Ultima and Wizardry made their debut, and Donkey Kong conquered arcades. Other discussion topics include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Centipede, The Evil Dead, Mad Max, and plenty more. 1980: Empire Strikes Back, Pac-Man, ad Superman II 1980: Empire Strikes Back, Pac-Man, ad Superman II Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1980. Empire Strikes Back took us back to a galaxy far, far away. Meanwhile Superman II proved the superhero genre wasn't a fluke, Pac-Man further cemented the world's arcade fever, and Zork showed us a different kind of video game.

Other discussion topics include Airplane!, Friday the 13th, The Shining, the Rubix Cube, and more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1980. Empire Strikes Back took us back to a galaxy far, far away. Meanwhile Superman II proved the superhero genre wasn't a fluke, Pac-Man further cemented the world's arcade fever, and Zork showed us a different kind of video game.

Other discussion topics include Airplane!, Friday the 13th, The Shining, the Rubix Cube, and more.

]]> 40:24 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1980. Empire Strikes Back took us back to a galaxy far, far away. Meanwhile Superman II proved the superhero genre wasn't a fluke, Pac-Man further cemented the world's arcade fever, and Zork showed us a different kind of video game. Other discussion topics include Airplane!, Friday the 13th, The Shining, the Rubix Cube, and more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1980. Empire Strikes Back took us back to a galaxy far, far away. Meanwhile Superman II proved the superhero genre wasn't a fluke, Pac-Man further cemented the world's arcade fever, and Zork showed us a different kind of video game. Other discussion topics include Airplane!, Friday the 13th, The Shining, the Rubix Cube, and more. 1979: Alien, Asteroids, and Adventure 1979: Alien, Asteroids, and Adventure Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1979 - the year that Alien and Star Trek: The Motion Picture took over movie theaters. Games like Asteroids and Galaxian made millions in arcades, while Adventure on the Atari 2600 showed what home gaming consoles could do.

Other discussion topics include The Dukes of Hazzard, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and more.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1979 - the year that Alien and Star Trek: The Motion Picture took over movie theaters. Games like Asteroids and Galaxian made millions in arcades, while Adventure on the Atari 2600 showed what home gaming consoles could do.

Other discussion topics include The Dukes of Hazzard, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and more.

]]> 38:52 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1979 - the year that Alien and Star Trek: The Motion Picture took over movie theaters. Games like Asteroids and Galaxian made millions in arcades, while Adventure on the Atari 2600 showed what home gaming consoles could do. Other discussion topics include The Dukes of Hazzard, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and more.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1979 - the year that Alien and Star Trek: The Motion Picture took over movie theaters. Games like Asteroids and Galaxian made millions in arcades, while Adventure on the Atari 2600 showed what home gaming consoles could do. Other discussion topics include The Dukes of Hazzard, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and more. 1978: Superman, Space Invaders, and Halloween 1978: Superman, Space Invaders, and Halloween Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1978. Halloween scared the pants off us all, Superman brought superheroes to the big screen, and Space Invaders gobbled up everyone's quarters.

Other discussion topics include Dawn of the Dead, Battlestar Galactica, The Stand, and the Speak and Spell.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

Up today is 1978. Halloween scared the pants off us all, Superman brought superheroes to the big screen, and Space Invaders gobbled up everyone's quarters.

Other discussion topics include Dawn of the Dead, Battlestar Galactica, The Stand, and the Speak and Spell.

]]> 37:37 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1978. Halloween scared the pants off us all, Superman brought superheroes to the big screen, and Space Invaders gobbled up everyone's quarters. Other discussion topics include Dawn of the Dead, Battlestar Galactica, The Stand, and the Speak and Spell.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. Up today is 1978. Halloween scared the pants off us all, Superman brought superheroes to the big screen, and Space Invaders gobbled up everyone's quarters. Other discussion topics include Dawn of the Dead, Battlestar Galactica, The Stand, and the Speak and Spell. 1977: Star Wars, Atari, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1977: Star Wars, Atari, and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:11:42 +0000 History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

We're kicking off this crazy adventure with 1977 - the year that changed everything. Star Wars hit theaters, the Atari 2600 took over the living room, and Advanced Dungeon & Dragons took over basements nationwide.

Other discussion topics include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Incredible Hulk, and Suspiria.

]]> History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more.

We're kicking off this crazy adventure with 1977 - the year that changed everything. Star Wars hit theaters, the Atari 2600 took over the living room, and Advanced Dungeon & Dragons took over basements nationwide.

Other discussion topics include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Incredible Hulk, and Suspiria.

]]> 36:26 false full podcasts@ign.com (IGN)History of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. We're kicking off this crazy adventure with 1977 - the year that changed everything. Star Wars hit theaters, the Atari 2600 took over the living room, and Advanced Dungeon & Dragons took over basements nationwide. Other discussion topics include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Incredible Hulk, and Suspiria.IGNHistory of Awesome is an epic 38-part trip down memory lane - each episode we're covering a new year's most important, influential, or just-plain-awesome movies, games, TV shows, comics, and more. We're kicking off this crazy adventure with 1977 - the year that changed everything. Star Wars hit theaters, the Atari 2600 took over the living room, and Advanced Dungeon & Dragons took over basements nationwide. Other discussion topics include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Incredible Hulk, and Suspiria.