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Computer Space (1971). The first commercial video arcade game, even pre-dating Atari’s Pong. It was created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney’s first company, Syzygy, and manufactured and sold by Nutting Associates. Monty Singleton and retro gaming expert Carrington Vanston launch deep into Computer Space, phone Nolan, and explore the history of the Utah amusement park that inspired it all, Lagoon. Insert Coin Player’s Guide: VintageComputing.com Bushnell InterviewComputer Space MAME CabinetNutting Associates Computer Space BrochureCornershop – Brimful of Asha Music VideoSee Computer Space in the Jaws Beach Arcade.White Prototype Computer Space Cabinet in Soylent Greenwhere is it now?) Computer Space Owner’s ManualComputer Space Gameplay video. Retro Gaming RoundupTed Dabney Interview Transcript Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imgination (audio book)Computer Space SimulatorYouTube video of the Computer Space SimulatorThe Ultimate Computer Space Fan Page Star Trek (Computer Space Bootleg)Rare brown Computer SpaceDutch GooseLagoon Park Documentary by KUTV NEWS 1987 and KTVX NEWS 1995Lagoon Amusement Park Documentary KSL-TV PrimeTime Access Part 2Lagoon Amusement Park Documentary KSL-TV PrimeTime Access Part 3Lagoon Park Documentary by PM Magazine Utah - 1986Lagoon Amusement Park – 1992 High Diving Show – Dive Contest Come be a part of the show! Send a review or story of your favorite arcade game to: Monty@InsertCoinHistory.com or facebook.com/groups/InsertCoinHistory and we’ll include it when we review your game. Driving or running? Call our automated review line and leave us a voice mail review at 760-ICT-TOYS. Insert Coin Reviews is sponsored by Insert Coin Toys. Reimagine arcade classics for future generations.(Facebook.com/InsertCoinToys, Twitter.com/InsertCoinToys). And, YOU! Through Patreon.com/InsertCoin. Thank you for sponsoring our show! Listen on iTunes! Listen on Stitcher!