Version History Season 5 Explores How Oregon Trail Became a Classroom Legend

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The Verge's podcast Version History has kicked off its fifth season with an episode dedicated to The Oregon Trail, one of gaming's most enduring educational titles. Host David Pierce is joined by gaming journalist Chris Grant and Philip Bouchard, the designer behind the game's most iconic version. The episode explores the academic roots of The Oregon Trail and the cultural legacy it built over three decades. The conversation also tackles the game's more complicated history and addresses the infamous in-game dysentery deaths that became a pop culture punchline. The season's overarching theme centers on school and educational experiences tied to gaming.

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