Origins

As one of the most profitable franchises in video game history, The Sims is a fond title for millions around the globe.

Initially set to be Sega's secret weapon in the war against Nintendo, Sonic is a title that drastically altered the home console market in the 1990s. Find out how the meteoric rise of this franchise would alter the gaming landscape forever. 

Now synonymous with blockbuster titles, Rockstar North started their journey from very humble sources.

In an era when mascots could make or break gaming franchises, Spyro the Dragon soared above and beyond his competitors, becoming a treasured icon for a generation of gamers. 

Few games in recent years have caused a stir like CD Projekt Red's 'The Witcher 3', but the road to fame and fortune was a long one for the Polish developers.

There is no gaming mascot more ingrained in pop culture than Namco's golden child, Pac Man. On this episode we'll be covering how this yellow disc took over the world and became the figurehead for a golden age of arcade gaming. 

Being the dream gift for millions all over the globe, Sony's PlayStation 2 spawned numerous franchises held dearly around the world.