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Dr. Gamology, Marcus, and Doritos explore the powerful nostalgia of the games that shaped them and reflect on dramatic graphical evolution from early pixels to modern photorealism. They examine how gaming experiences from childhood created lasting preferences and identities.

• Marcus shares how NHL hockey games on Super Nintendo fostered his love for social gaming
• Doritos recalls starting with Commodore 64 and Atari before finding his passion with Knights of the Old Republic
• Dr. Gamology connects NBA Jam and Michael Jordan to his early exploration of game character identity
• The hosts examine how graphical leaps between console generations created watershed moments in gaming
• Marcus presents his collection of original cartridges, triggering powerful nostalgic reactions
• The group discusses ritualistic behaviors like blowing on cartridges and hitting reset buttons
• Dr. Gamology reveals how Star Wars: The Old Republic experiences shaped his academic research direction
• The hosts compare generational perspectives on game technology and preservation
• Nostalgia proves to be the connecting thread between all recent podcast topics

Continue the journey with us as we explore the games that made us who we are today.

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