Episode 350 - Champions of Norrath (2004) (PS2)
Release Date: 01/19/2026
Episode 350 - Champions of Norrath (2004) (PS2)
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike and Tyler talk about Champions of Norrath. This action RPG from the PS2 is a nostalgic gem. Mike played it and talks about his experience. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 349.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 46 - History of the Wii U
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike is sick so there is no new episode this week. Please enjoy this talk about the history of the Wii U! This includes development, launch, spec talk, and why they think this console is so underrated! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 349 - Our 2025 Games of the Year
Codex: History of Video Games
Tyler and Mike talk about games they played in 2025—slowly counting down until they each pick a game of the year. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 348.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 45 - The History of the Wii Part 2 and Wii Games
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike and Tyler continue to talk about the history of the Wii including sales figures and lawsuits. They also go through the Wii games they remember most and talk about the fun memories they had with the console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 348 - Mike Won't Stop Talking About the Muppet Treasure Island Game
Codex: History of Video Games
The title says it all. Mike got obsessed with the point and click adventure game for Muppet Treasure Island from 1996. So now we're here. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 347 - December 2025 Mailbag!
Codex: History of Video Games
Tyler and Mike read listener email and discord messages! They discuss VR, the 3DS, and a AAA Oregon Trail. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 346 - Donkey Kong 1994
Codex: History of Video Games
Tyler and Mike talk about the hidden gem, Donkey Kong 1994. DK 1994 took the formula of arcade Donkey Kong and flipped it on its head! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
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Episode 345 - MECC and the Oregon Trail
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike and Tyler discuss the Minnesota Education Computer Consortium (MECC) and the game that helped launch them to the top, the Oregon Trail! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
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Episode 344.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 44 - The History of the Wii Part 1
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike and Tyler are on Thanksgiving break. Please enjoy this rerelease! In part one Tyler and Mike talk about the Wii, what it meant for gaming, how Nintendo created a new market for themselves, the Wii Remote, and the Wii's online services. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge
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Episode 344 - Xbox 360 Turns 20!
Codex: History of Video Games
Mike and Tyler talk about the legacy of the Xbox 360 as it turns twenty years old on November 22nd! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
info_outlineMike and Tyler talk about Champions of Norrath. This action RPG from the PS2 is a nostalgic gem. Mike played it and talks about his experience. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.