A Gamer Looks At 40

An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time.

Podcasting since 2021 • 179 episodes

A Gamer Looks At 40

Latest Episodes

Ep 139: Living the 1990 Nintendo World Championship Dream w/ Danny Pittaway

Just saying the words "1990 Nintendo World Championship" conjures images of kids and adults alike doing videogame battle to an adoring crowd. Every kid who cracked open a Nintendo Power or watched "The Wizard" dreamed of one day participating i...

September 28, 2026 • Episode 139 • 47:28

Ep 138: Physical Media: A Eulogy

Sometimes, I have thoughts about a thing and then realize, "Hey! I still pay for podcasting hosting." And then I release said thing. This is that thing. My Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4...

July 07, 2026 • Episode 138 • 6:27

Ep 137: Final Fantasy 9 (Part 2) - All The Other Stuff We Didn't Talk About Yet

One more for the Final Fantasy books, this one wrapping up the incredible experience that is Final Fantasy 9. On this episode, we discuss story beats, magical moments, players guides, potential remakes, and final thoughts. Join us, won't you?

December 29, 2025 • Episode 137 • 1:53:10

Ep 136: Final Fantasy 9 (Part 1) - Nostalgia Bait or Love Letter to the Past

All aboard the Final Fantasy 9 train! After the cyberpunk leanings of FF7 and the emotional love story of FF8, Square again pivoted to the past for their game of the future. The result is a glorious blend of high fantasy, in depth character bui...

December 22, 2025 • Episode 136 • 1:41:34

Ep 135: Final Fantasy 8 (Part 2) - Story, Characters, and Second Chances

Last week, we explored those vital first impressions and those crippling realizations of Final Fantasy 8. This week, we peel back the onion even further, discussing story, characters, card games, and what we feel would improve the experie...

December 15, 2025 • Episode 135 • 1:36:49