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S9·E8 Computer Games

Core Aired November 19, 1991 30 min
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Synopsis

A look at the hottest computer games in the early 1990's. Included are Wordtris, Crisis in the Kremlin, Earl Weaver Baseball II, Railroad Tycoon, Playmaker Football 2.0, King's Quest V, The Games: Winter Challenge, and TSN (The Sierra Network). Also features a visit to Lucasfilm Games and their development process for titles such as Indiana Jones, The Fate of Atlantis, Monkey Island 2, and Lechuck's Revenge. Another segment looks at the InGolf Simulator from TOP Pro Sports, a game which actually teaches you how to play better golf. Guests include Gilman Louie, President of Spectrum Holobyte, Michael Brook of Electronic Arts, and Bruce Shelley of MicroProse. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_932

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 8 of Computer Chronicles air?

Season 9, Episode 8 ('Computer Games') originally aired on November 19, 1991.

How long is Season 9 Episode 8 ('Computer Games')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Computer Chronicles Season 9 Episode 8?

A look at the hottest computer games in the early 1990's. Included are Wordtris, Crisis in the Kremlin, Earl Weaver Baseball II, Railroad Tycoon, Playmaker Football 2.0, King's Quest V, The Games: Winter Challenge, and TSN (The Sierra Network). Also features a visit to Lucasfilm Games and their deve...

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