The Secret of Frogger | Game/Show | PBS Digital Studios

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In this week's episode, Jamin analyzes the genius of Frogger's gameplay, and how it has continued to influence popular games today. The 1981 classic became so well-known for it's static overhead camera that no game using the same viewpoint since can escape comparison. The restriction in view allowed for just enough challenge while still allowing the player ample control over the outcome of the game. What do you think was responsible for Frogger's enduring appeal? Voice your opinion in the comments!

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ASSET LINKS:

0:18 No coins required to play arcade classics at Replay Amusement Museum
http://www.tbo.com/events-tampa-bay/no-coins-required-to-play-arcade-classics-at-replay-amusement-museum-20140930/

1:16 MultiGame Arcade Machine in Play Pac-Man and Frogger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3pM8X5u7sk

1:46 Frogger Arcade Game Review - SEGA/GREMLIN developed by Konami
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJco0CsIZ7s

3:45 How Crossy Road Updates the Timeless Appeal of Frogger
http://killscreendaily.com/articles/how-new-mobile-game-australia-updates-timeless-appeal-frogger/

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MUSIC:

""Oh Damn!"" by CJVSO
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""Digital Sonar"" by Brink

""Mindphuck"" by Known To Be Lethal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-cyr...

""After Hours""

""Lakes"" by Chooga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8hns...

""Beautiful Days"" by Extan
https://soundcloud.com/extandnb/beaut...

""Spectrum Subdiffusion Mix"" by Foniqz
https://soundcloud.com/subdiffusion/f...

""Good Way Song"" by Electronic Rescue

""Alice y Bob"" by Javier Rubio and Parsec
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""Sleet"" by Kubbi
https://soundcloud.com/kubbi/kubbi-sleet

""Toaster"" by Kubbi
https://soundcloud.com/kubbi/toaster

""Patriotic Songs of America"" by New York Military Band and the American Quartet
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""Lets Go Back To The Rock"" by Outsider
https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/440...

""Run"" by Outsider
https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/440...

""Fame"" by Statue of Diveo
https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/352...

""Freedom Weekends"" by Statue of Diveo
https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/352...

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Hosted by Jamin Warren (@jaminwar)

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