Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta · Mike Coletta
Show overview
Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 419 episodes. That works out to roughly 360 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 44 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Mike Coletta.
From the publisher
Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!
Latest Episodes
View all 419 episodesEpisode 362 - Star Fox
Episode 361.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 50 - Nintendo DS Games Continued and the PSP History Part 1
Episode 361 - Mailbag April 2026
Episode 360 - Top 20 FPS Games Tier List
Episode 259.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 49 - Nintendo DS Games
Episode 359 - Army Men: Sarge's Heroes
Mike and Tyler talk about Army Men: Sarge's Heroes. Mike talks his Army Men nostalgia, the game, and what ended up killing Army Men as a franchise. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 358 - Marathon (1994)
Mike and Tyler talk about the first Marathon game in 1994. They discuss the story and the game's legacy among first person shooters. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 357 - Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and the Nemesis System
Mike and Tyler talk about Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. They dive into the gameplay and discuss the Nemesis System. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 356 - Mailbag March 2026
Mike and Tyler read listener mail. They talk Tron, Commander Keen turning 35, and Mike reads an email that makes him so giddy he could hardly contain himself. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 355 - The Origins of the Battle Royale Genre
Mike and Tyler ask the question "How did we get Battle Royale as a genre?" They go into the different influences and talk about three games that show the genre's roots. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 354.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 48 - The History of the Nintendo DS
Mike and Tyler talk about the history of the Nintendo DS. They also go over some of the Wii U games they missed thanks to Matt and Eric! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 354 - Zelda Turns 40!
Mike and Tyler take a moment to talk about the influence the Legend of Zelda series has had on video games as a whole. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 353 - Gearbox Software's Mercenary Days
Tyler and Mike talk about Gearbox before Borderlands. They discuss Gearbox's work on the Half-Life Expansions, 007 Nightfire's PC port, and Halo: Combat Evolved's PC port. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 352 - Swordquest
Mike and Tyler talk about Swordquest. The Atari 2600 game series that was also a contest for real life treasure! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 351 - February 2026 Mailbag
Mike and Tyler read listener emails and Discord messages! They talk about Metal Gear Solid and the Muppets! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 350.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 47 - Wii U Games
Mike and Tyler are on vacation! Enjoy this previous episode on Wii U games! Mostly how some of these are amazing but only available on Wii U and that is a travesty! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 350 - Champions of Norrath (2004) (PS2)
Mike and Tyler talk about Champions of Norrath. This action RPG from the PS2 is a nostalgic gem. Mike played it and talks about his experience. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 349.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 46 - History of the Wii U
Mike is sick so there is no new episode this week. Please enjoy this talk about the history of the Wii U! This includes development, launch, spec talk, and why they think this console is so underrated! The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 349 - Our 2025 Games of the Year
Tyler and Mike talk about games they played in 2025—slowly counting down until they each pick a game of the year. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.
Episode 348.5 - Codex Remastered: Episode 45 - The History of the Wii Part 2 and Wii Games
Mike and Tyler continue to talk about the history of the Wii including sales figures and lawsuits. They also go through the Wii games they remember most and talk about the fun memories they had with the console. The theme music is by RoccoW. The logo was created by Dani Dodge.