Summary
We discuss the early history of Electronic Arts. The original founders, how it was financed, the origin of the name, and the initial games made. We go over some of the controversies involved with the founding of EA. We also go over the three core tenants of EA. We go over the plethora of people brought in to staff the company.
Show Notes
Demo of VisiCalc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii3PDjJCCQ4
TRS 80 Radio Shack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kT207Jmhq4
Archon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlPuXT8p2YA
Mule - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uHUckK765I
Pinball Construction Set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow0X7IrzzO8
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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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