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Being bad feels so good. This episode we check out the kinds of games that let you play as the bad guys, the villains, or just a huge jerk. Embrace your darker urges and get it out of your system. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Dungeon Keeper Evil Genius Manhunt Overlord Ghost Master Bioshock Bauldr’s Gate Tyranny Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In SpotifyThe post 43 – Being The Bad Guy first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Bandits attacked while you have dysentery and you broke a wheel. Welcome to the world of The Oregon Trail, arguably the first edutainment game. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Early Source Code Play In Your Browser Apple II Manual Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 42 – The Oregon Trail first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

These machines aren’t quiet. If you couldn’t afford a fancy 10 inch terminal for a mainframe computer, a teletype would allow you to access the information, add information in, and play games when you should be working. Join us as we take a walk through the earliest days of video game history. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Colossal Cave Adventure Star Trek Zork (Dungeon Part 1) Baseball Lunar Lander (Action Version) Hammurabi (Empire Updated) Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 41 – Teletype Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

It’s episodic, just released all at once. This episode we check out Star Trek: Judgment Rites from Interplay. This is one of the games that best represents the heights that Star Trek can achieve on a philosophical level. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Star Trek: Judgment Rites Gene Roddenberry Interview Manual Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 40 – Star Trek: Judgment Rites first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth. How well do Star Trek games reflect the goals and ideals of the Star Trek series put forward by Gene Roddenberry? This episode we look at how these have been (or in one case hasn’t been) implemented into video games over the years. Have any other ideas for how these philosophies could be added into games? Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Kobayashi Maru Diversity in Star Trek The Prime Directive Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 39 – Star Trek Games & Philosophy first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Wait… I can retreat? Wish I knew that sooner. Join me as we fly a fleet of starships throughout the Alpha Quadrant. This was my first time exploring this game and it was everything I could hope for. Next game we’ll be playing is the adventure Star Trek: Judgement Rites. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Starfleet Command Starfleet Battles Game Manual Ship Manual Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 38 – Star Trek: Starfleet Command first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Podcasters log… Continuing on from last years History of Star Trek Games, we take a look at the PC releases of the era featuring Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. These games all exist in a liceneing period that are no longer available, so most of the links in the reference section are to the Memory Alpha articles about them. Come back next episode when we check out Starfleet Command. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Final Unity Star Trek Borg Generations Honor Guard Hidden Evil Armada Bridge Commander Elite Force 2 The Fallen Dominon Wars Elite Force Star Trek Online Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 37 – History of Star Trek Games Part 2 first appeared on Digital Road

Reticulating Splines! This episode we look at the ’93 classic SimCity 2000. Someday we’ll look at the ’99 classic SimCity 3000. Yes, they have some weird naming systems. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: SimCity 2000 Perfect City Manual Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 36 – SimCity 2000 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Build the world in your image! This episode, learn the basics about City Builders, and maybe learn about a title you haven’t heard of before. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Hamurabi SimCity Afterlife Stronghold Cities: Skylines   Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 35 – Know Your Genre: City Builders first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Welcome to the Hall of Fame Lara, you’ve earned it. This episode we look at the original Tomb Raider, starting point of the massive multimedia franchise. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Tomb Raider Original Tomb Raider Anniversary Manual   Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 34 – Tomb Raider first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Emily Hartwood survived a horror well before Jill Valentine. This episode we look at the Action Adventure genre on the PC. Join us as we define what the genre is, and look at some of the greats in the field. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Alone In The Dark Tomb Raider Beyond Good & Evil Assassin’s Creed Anodyne Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 33 – Know Your Genre: Action Adventure first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

More than just Warcraft in space. This episode we look at the eSport’s and RTS classic Starcraft. Special credit to the game for making a three faction single player campaign that doesn’t contradict itself. Up next on the game list, Tomb Raider. Come back next episode for a look at the Action Adventure Genre. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Starcraft (Free with the linked launcher) Manual Early Starcraft From e3 ‘96 (Video in German)   Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 32 – Starcraft first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

From arcades to major stadiums. This episode we’re taking a look at the areas and growth of eSports. Hear where they got their start, where they are now, and how we have no idea where it’s going. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: PC Gamer Article On WASD Layout Quake Starcraft Scarlett’s Tweet League Of Legends ESPN eSports Section Charlie Watson – CEO Set To Destroy X Humble Store Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 31 – eSports first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Here kitty kitty! This episode we look at Mark Hamill’s space shooter classic… no not that one, the other one, Wing Commander 3. Joining the crew of the TCS Victory, he does just that against the Kilrathi. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Wing Commander 3 Star Citizen George Oldziey Humble Store * Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album * = Affiliate LinkThe post 30 – Wing Commander 3: Heart Of The Tiger first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

So we were talking earlier aboTHESHOWWILLBECLOSINGIN5MIN. This episode I share my experience with the EGLX convention at the International Center in Mississauga, ON. Thanks to the EGLX team for the media pass for the show, and all the volunteers for keeping the show running so well. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: EGLX 4 The Money Luna – The Shadow Dust Machinarium * Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul * Lambton College eSport Management Program Set To Destroy Personal Computer Museum Boulder Dash Humble Store * Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album *=Affiliate LinksThe post 29 – Con-version EGLX first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

This episode we take a look at some of the different types of space simulators that have come up in the industry. From the combat games to the trading games, with a detour into the world of space races. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Stephen Hawking Wing Commander Series Star Trek Bridge Crew * Elite Dangerous * X3 * Buzz Aldrin’s Race To Space Kerbal Space Program * Universe Sandbox 2 * Humble Store * Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album *=Affiliate Links This episode is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Hawking.The post 28 – Know Your Genre: Space Simulators first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

What can change the nature of a man? This episode we explore the game that gave us that phrase, Planescape: Torment. This classic of a game still shows up on the best of lists to this day. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Planescape Torment Enhanced Edition Vision Document Torment Tides Of Numenera * Interview With Chris Avellone Humble Store * Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album *=Affiliate Links Updated my podcast.The post 27 – Planescape: Torment first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

The man who doesn’t stop swinging. In this special episode of Digital Roadmap, I sit down for a discussion with veteran game designer Chris Avellone. During our talk we cover everything from the design philosophies of his earlier work with Interplay all the way through his involvment with “Into The Breach” and “Pathfinder: Kingmaker”. Also, check the references for many of the items we discuss. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: George Ziets: A Retrospective On The Mask Prisoner’s Dilemma Planescape: Torment Fallout 2 * Fallout New Vegas * Wasteland 2 * Prey * Into The Breach * Subset Games Pathfinder: Kingmaker Amnesia * Legend Of Grim Rock * Don’t Starve * Dying Light * Duskers * RPG Codex Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on An

You must gather your party before venturing forth. This episode we take a brief trek through the history of Computer Role Playing Games and what they are. From Rogue to The Witcher we give you a good idea of what the genre represents. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Rogue Wizardry * Ultima Fallout * Baldur’s Gate Vampire Bloodlines * Witcher * Wasteland 2 * Torment Tides of Numera * Pillars of Eternity * The CRPG Book Humble Store * Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album *=Affiliate LinksThe post 25 – Know Your Genre: Computer Role Playing Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Time travel and a voice in your head cracking jokes. This episode we look back at The Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time. Explore the distant past and distant future to the dulcet tones of a pop culture spouting AI and find out who will/did frame you 10 years from now/the other day. Time travel is weird. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost. References: Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time Manual Q.U.B.E * Event[0] * Thirty Flights Of Loving JazzPunk * Everyone’s Gone To The Rapture Gone Home * RealMyst * * = Affiliate LinksThe post 24 – Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.