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This episode will one day be sponsored by John Titor. Join us as we look just a few brief styles of time travel and how they’re used in video games for story telling purposes. Also, according to a guy who looked like a much older version of myself, this may one day be the pilot of a new series. Until then, come back next episode when we discuss Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time. 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: Life Is Strange* Journeyman Project 1: Pegasus Prime Quantum Break Time: A Traveler’s Guide by Clifford A. Pickover – A great place to start learning more about time travel. *Affiliate LinksThe post 23 – Time Travel first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

A long time ago, in a galaxy that no longer exists… This episode we take a look at not one, not two, but four games and an expansion pack. Gain a better understanding of Kyle Katarn, and why old school Star Wars fans were excited by the concept of Rogue One before we knew anything about it. Come on back next episode as we look at time travel in games. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. References: Dark Forces Jedi Knight Jedi Outcast Jedi Academy Knight of The Old Republic Episode Know Your Genre: First Person Shooters Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 22 – Jedi Knight Saga first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

No Bothans were harmed in the research of this episode. This episode we look into some of the key factions and locations of the former “Expanded Universe”, now known as the “Legends” line of the Star Wars Universe. If you’re intrigued by the concepts we cover here, feel free to dig into the games, books, and comics that make up this pre-Disney version of Star Wars. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. References: Expanded Universe Timeline Episode 1: Knights of The Old Republic Suggested Readings of Expanded Universe More on Canon Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 21 – Star Wars Expanded Universe first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

All of human history on a tiny disc. This episode we look at Civilization 2 and how it brings a DOS classic into the modern era of Windows 95. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. References: Manual Civilization 4 Alpha Centauri FreeCiv Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 20 – Sid Meier’s Civilization 2 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Just one more turn! This episode we look at the 4X genre as a whole, the key concepts of it, some of the classics and some newer spins on the concept. All this serves as a primer for next episode where we look at Sid Meier’s Civilization 2. In the meantime, check out some of the games mentioned in this episode. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. References: Civilization 4 Master of Orion New Master of Orion Alpha Centauri FreeCiv Galactic Civilization 3 Stellaris Europa UniversalisThe post 19 – Know Your Genre: 4X Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

What do you know about the Black Wolf? This episode we look at the second Gabriel Knight game, The Beast Within from Sierra On-line. Come back next episode when we take a look at the 4X genre of games. And after that we’re playing Civilization 2. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Here’s the references from this episode: Hunting Shadows – The Making Of Gabriel Knight The Beast Within Cast List Talking About The Beast – Detailed Interview With Jane Jensen & Some Of The CastThe post 18 – The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Nostalgia in 4K resolution. In this special episode I sit down with D’Aevkki Studios’ Tim Cowles, the co-writer, co-director and co-producer of “The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker”. During our discussion, we talk about everything from his history with FMV games, murder mystery parties, horror film Scream, to the Guinness Book Of World Records. We even remember to go over the game as well, including the now released patch 1.06 “brkn kyb8rd”. Be sure to pick up this great take on the FMV style and tell Tim & the rest of D’Aevkki what a great job they did on it. The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker Tim Cowles Twitter D’Aevkki Studios Twitter Doctor Dekker Twitter Come back next episode when we take a deeper look into “The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery” from Sierra. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 17 – Tim Cowles Interview first

Sometimes it’s cheesy, sometimes it’s effective, but the full motion video game will always have a soft spot in my heart. This episode we look at the heyday of the games, and look at the resurgence we’ve been seeing in recent years. Any one of these games would be a great experience to play through. Come back next episode when we take a deeper look into “The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery” from Sierra. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album Pick up some of the games mentioned on this episode: 7th Guest Phantasmagoria The Beast Within Realms Of The Haunting Her Story Tesla Effect Infectious Mind Of Dr. DekkerThe post 16 – Full Motion Video Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Everyone loves a lady in red. This episode we look at the Deluxe Edition of “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego”. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Next month, we’re exploring German history in “Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within”. To start the ball rolling we’ll be taking a look at Full Motion Video used in games, and the hardware that spawned it’s use. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 15 – Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look back at the history of the Carmen Sandiego Franchise. From her starting days on the Apple 2, through her staring role on a public broadcasting game show, into the future of her upcoming Netflix show. All of this prepares us for our visit to the original game on the next episode. Check out some of the classic theme songs from her television shows: Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego? Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? The Live Actor For The Game Shows Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 14 – Legacy of Carmen Sandiego first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Borgs & Klingons & Hirogen OH MY! This episode we wrap up the first “Summer Of Star Trek” with a look at the first person shooter “Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force”. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Don’t forget to come back next episode when we look at the history of the “Carmen Sandiego” franchise. Get more of Elite Force here: Demo of the game Mods for the game Manual of the game Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 13 – Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look at the history of First Person Shooters and how they helped the Immersive Fiction genre evolve. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Don’t forget to come back next episode when we look at “Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force”. All the games mentioned this episode can be found below: Wolfenstein 3D Doom Star Wars: Dark Forces Duke Nukem 3D Quake Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Half Life Unreal Tournament Deus Ex Portal Dear Esther The Stanley Parable Who’s Edward Albee? Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 12 – Know Your Genre: First Person Shooters first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look at “Star Trek: Bridge Commander” from Totally Games. Take control of the crew of the Dauntless, and later Sovereign, in this completely unique game. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Don’t forget to come back next month when we look at the First Person Shooter Genre in a lead-up to “Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force”. Find the manual and recomended games below: The Manual Artemis Bridge Crew Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 11 – Star Trek: Bridge Commander first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look at the games based in “Star Trek: The Original Series”. Starting with teletype games and ending at the turn of the century, Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise have inspired almost every genre of game you can imagine, this is just a few. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. Don’t forget to come back later this month when we look at the Next Generation era game “Star Trek: Bridge Commander”. Want to play any of the games mentioned in this episode, links below: Super Star Trek Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative Star Trek: The Promethean Prophesy Star Trek: The Rebel Universe Star Trek: The 25th Anniversary Star Trek: Judgement Rites Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Trek: Starfleet Commander Gold Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android   Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 10 – History of Star Trek Games P

On this episode we look at the artificial life simulation, “Creatures” (1996) from Cyberlife Games. I very much recommend this game, doubly so  considering it comes with the sequel as well in “Creatures: The Albian Years“. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast. Don’t forget to come back next episode when we kick off the Summer of Star Trek with a look at the early history of Star Trek games, and the end of month look at “Star Trek: Bridge Commander”. If you’re looking to not only play Creatures but get deeper into the systems it provides, take a look at these resources: Creatures Wikia Creatures Caves Discover Albia Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 09 – Creatures first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we take a quick look at the sandbox simulator or no-win genre. Coming up next episode we do a deeper dive in Cyberlife Technology’s “Creatures”. And I hope you look forward to our Summer Of Star Trek. Twitter – @roadmappodcast Site – RoadmapPodcast.com Here’s some links to the games and topics discussed in this episode:   Emergence Conway’s Game Of Life SimCity 2000 Creatures Euro Truck Simulator Train Simulator Dwarf Fortress Elite Dangerous Project Zomboid Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 08 – Know Your Genre: Sandbox Simulators first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look at the action role playing game “Diablo” (1996) from Blizzard North. In the episode I refer to the theme from Tristram that you can listen to here. If you want to read the manual for the game you can do that here thanks to Archive.org. If you’re looking to scratch the “Diablo” itch, you can get “Diablo 2” and it’s expansion “Lord Of Destruction” right here from Blizzard. If you want something lighter, grab “Torchlight 2” here. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast. Don’t forget to come back next episode when we cover artificial life and emergent simulators, leading up to “Creatures” from Cyberlife. Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 07 – Diablo first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we take a quick look at the action role playing genre. In case I missed mentioning it in the show itself, loot grinding plays a semi-important role in this genre. Next episode we take a deeper look into Blizzard North’s Diablo. If you’re looking to play an ARPG yourself, check the links below to a few options: The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall Diablo Demo Torchlight Demo Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 06 – Know Your Genre: Action RPG first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

On this episode we look at the real time strategy game “Command & Conquer” (1995) from Westwood Studios. Here’s the trailer, but you can grab it on Origin. Also, check out the game soundtrack here, the song I refer to as “Mechanical Man” is on the soundtrack as “Target“.  Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast. Next episode we cover the ARPG genre as a lead up to the full game episode talking about Blizzard’s “Diablo 1”. Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 05 – Command & Conquer first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

In this episode, we look at a brief history of the real time strategy genre starting with Dune 2 and all the way up to the juggernaut that is League of Legends. Join us next episode when we do a deeper look at the Westwood classic Command & Conquer. Check us out on Twitter @roadmappodcast or on our website. Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 04 – Know Your Genre: Real Time Strategy first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.