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Video Game History Hour

Episode 139: Phoenix: The Rise of Leonard Herman

1 tim 12 min3 september 2025

We’re joined by pioneer video game historian Leonard Herman, author and publisher of several video game history books including the first comprehensive book chronicling the history of the videogame industry, Phoenix: The Fall & Rise of Home Videogames, and its subsequent series. We touch on Leonard’s early career, the challenges of self-publishing, and the evolution of his Phoenix series through various editions, including his most recent Phoenix Five. Leonard also highlights his collaborations with Ralph Baer and his efforts to correct historical misconceptions, particularly those around the co-founders of Atari.


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See more from Leonard Herman:

Website: thegamescholar.com 

Facebook: Leonard Herman

Facebook (book): Phoenix 5 - The History of the Videogame Industry 


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