How It Ended

Kashcroe Gaming
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How did gaming’s biggest names fall apart? How It Ended is a video game history podcast exploring the rise and fall of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Join Kashcroe for gaming documentaries tracing the breakthroughs, bad decisions, and turning points that shaped their fate. From beloved classics to ambitious failures, discover what went wrong, what survived, and why these stories still matter. Follow for retro gaming nostalgia and the stories behind the endings.

Episodes

  1. Oct 16

    SEGA Dreamcast: Why Sega Stopped Making Consoles

    The SEGA Dreamcast brought online gaming, Sonic Adventure, and arcade favorites into living rooms. Why did it become Sega’s final console? Kashcroe explores its ambitious launch, standout games, and the financial pressures and competition that brought Sega’s hardware era to an end. Revisit a console that earned a devoted following—and the legacy it left behind. Follow How It Ended for more documentaries exploring the rise and fall of gaming franchises, consoles, and studios. MORE FROM KASHCROEhttps://www.youtube.com/@kashcroe

  2. Oct 6

    Midway Games: What Happened to the Mortal Kombat Publisher?

    Midway Games helped define arcade gaming with Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. How did a company behind some of gaming’s biggest hits end up bankrupt? Kash explores Midway’s rise, its departure from arcades, and the corporate battles and financial pressures that brought an industry giant down. Revisit the games, the turning points, and the legacy Midway left behind. Follow How It Ended for more documentaries exploring the rise and fall of gaming franchises, consoles, and studios. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Midway Story 02:45 Building an Arcade Empire 06:38 The Cracks Begin 09:28 Leaving the Arcades 11:16 Midway’s Money Problem 13:28 Bankruptcy and the End 15:33 Midway’s Legacy MORE FROM KASHCROE https://www.youtube.com/@kashcroe

  3. Oct 6

    Marvel vs. Capcom: The Rise and Fall of a Fighting Game Icon

    Marvel vs. Capcom brought superhero battles and fierce rivalries to the arcade. How did this crossover fighting game franchise become a fan favorite and then lose its momentum? Kash traces its roots in X-Men: Children of the Atom, the breakthrough of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and the highs and setbacks of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Follow How It Ended for more documentaries exploring the rise and fall of gaming franchises, consoles, and studios. CHAPTERS00:00 - The Marvel vs. Capcom Story00:37 - The 90s Arcade Era01:30 - X-Men: Children of the Atom02:58 - Marvel Super Heroes and Infinity Gems04:09 - X-Men vs. Street Fighter05:44 - Marvel Meets Street Fighter Again07:16 - Marvel vs. Capcom: The Crossover Grows08:50 - Marvel vs. Capcom 211:27 - The End of an Era13:51 - An Unexpected Return17:37 - Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 319:45 - The Acquisition21:27 - Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite25:37 - Did the Franchise Really Go Dark?27:39 - How Did Marvel vs. Capcom End? MORE FROM KASHCROEhttps://www.youtube.com/@kashcroe

  4. Episode 1

    Welcome to How It Ended: The Stories Behind Gaming’s Biggest Falls

    How do gaming’s biggest names fall apart? My name is Kashcroe, and come discover with me How It Ended: a video game history podcast exploring the rise, downfall, and lasting legacy of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Discover the stories behind the games you remember, the decisions that shaped their fate, and what survived after the ending. Each documentary stands on its own, so start with whichever catches your interest. MORE FROM KASHCROEhttps://www.youtube.com/@kashcroe

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How did gaming’s biggest names fall apart? How It Ended is a video game history podcast exploring the rise and fall of iconic franchises, consoles, and studios. Join Kashcroe for gaming documentaries tracing the breakthroughs, bad decisions, and turning points that shaped their fate. From beloved classics to ambitious failures, discover what went wrong, what survived, and why these stories still matter. Follow for retro gaming nostalgia and the stories behind the endings.

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  • Creator
    Kashcroe Gaming
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kashcroe Gaming
  • Show Website
    How It Ended