Episode 66

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28th Jan 2026

Gaming History Heroes: Mabel Addis

8 years before PONG, Mabel Addis was writing and designing games. As the first video game writer, and first female game designer, she helped invent the strategy and edutainment genres with The Sumerian Game. This episode tells the story of a gaming history hero often overlooked.

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Sources:

NY Times Article

Game Developers Conference Awards 2023

A Critical Hit! - The Most Important Video Game You've Never Heard Of

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Gaming History Club
Welcome to the Gaming History Club, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse history of video games with a peculiarly passionate gamer couple, JP & Gaby.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the evolution and cultural impact of video games, from the early days of arcade classics to the modern era of triple A titles.

New episodes will be released every second Wednesday. For more information or to get in touch, please visit us at www.GamingHistory.Club

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