A New Version of The Oregon Trail Video Game for Adults Who Grew Up With It

A whole generation of Americans have memories of playing a video game called The Oregon Trail—one of the most popular educational video games of all time. The latest reboot has made it a favorite of a whole new generation, even though you’re still just as likely to die of dysentery as you lead your wagon train West. Jarrad Trudgen is creative director at Gameloft Brisbane in Australia, which designed the latest version of The Oregon Trail. (Originally aired June 1st, 2021)