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The Story of Battlezone: The Worlds First FPS - Ed Rotberg Interview (Atari & 3DO)

The Story of Battlezone: The Worlds First FPS - Ed Rotberg Interview (Atari & 3DO)

FromArcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast


The Story of Battlezone: The Worlds First FPS - Ed Rotberg Interview (Atari & 3DO)

FromArcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

ratings:
Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ed Rotberg is a true Atari legend and created the world's first FPS with his masterpiece Battlezone!
Ed shares all about the development of Battlezone and how the game led to him being approached by the US army to work on a 'game' for military purposes.
Ed also reflects on the Polybius rumours and why he chose to leave Atari. He also shares details about his time working at 3DO and lots more details about his illustrious career.
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Released:
Jan 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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A lively, accessible and entertaining weekly retro gaming podcast from Keith, Adrian, Dylan and James @ www.arcadeattack.co.uk. We will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or whatever else may take our fancy! Like what we do? Please support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/arcadeattack Or, buy us a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/arcadeattack