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Choo Choo! Hype Train! …I’ve never understood that whole trend. In this episode I take a look at the ways hype can hurt games and how they can recover from it, or get buried in it as the case may be. 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. Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post Hype In Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

This episode we discuss Rise of Nations, a strange hybrid of Risk & Age of Empires. It’s a great game with some really epic scope to its gameplay. 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. Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 60 – Rise Of Nations first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

In this episode, we go to a smaller scale and look at the growth, death, and restriction of a game developer. Specifically Big Huge Games and their growth from the team’s days at Microprose to Firaxis and starting their own house. 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. Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 59 – Big Huge Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

It’s not a clean castle, but it absolutely has an organizing plan. This episode we take a trip to one of Sierra’s educational adventure 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: Manual Theme Song With Sierra Into Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 58 – The Castle Of Dr. Brain first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

We are always learning. This episode we look at how games are teaching you even when you don’t realize it. Instead of classic “edutainment”, these games aren’t focused on a single concept. 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. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 57 – Stealth Edutainment first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

If the developers explore the twisted ways to kill characters, it can’t be wrong, Wright? Join an exploration of a one of a kind 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: The Sims The Sims Build Mode Music Retrogamer’s Making Of The Sims Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 56 – The Sims first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

When mapmaking leads to an empire. This episode we look at the house that Will built, a brief history of Maxis 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: Sim City The Sims Spore Robin Williams & Spore Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 55 – Rise And Fall Of Maxis first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

More than 2 guns, remember that? This episode we look at the big 3 of shooters from back in the day. These are the granddaddies that have defined the genre’s core. And no, we didn’t forget to look at the newer releases from all of these 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: Wolfenstein 3D Doom Duke Nukem 3D Doom Wolfenstein: The New Order Duke Nukem Forever How Success Killed Duke Nukem Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 54 – Wolf 3D/Doom/Duke Nukem 3D first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Guns, guns, guns. Check out our brief look at the history of the First Person Shooter genre. Starting all the way back with maze games, passing through Doom & Wolfenstein, and then coming all the way back to Doom & Wolfenstein… wait, what? It makes sense in the course of it all, I swear. 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: MIDI Maze Wolfenstein 3D Doom Duke Nukem 3D Marathon Quake WASD Article Call Of Duty Battlefield 1942 Half-Life System Shock Bioshock Doom Wolfenstein: The New Order Duke Nukem Forever Overwatch Destiny Anthem Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 53 – History Of The FPS first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Seriously, where’s my Saturday morning cartoon of this? With the cereal, and toys, and t-shirts? Why was this not a bigger franchise? Sorry, this episode we’re looking at Jazz Jackrabbit, the prodigal son of Epic Megagames, or as you know them now just Epic. This is the game that showed the world that computers could handle a fast platformer just like Mario & Sonic on consoles. 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: Jazz Jackrabbit Bucky O’Hare Soundtrack Jazz 3 + Demo Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 52 – Jazz Jackrabbit first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Some of these trial games were longer than modern campaigns. This episode I look at the value that shareware games both during their peak and the lasting influence they’ve had on gaming into today. 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: Game Empire 250+ Shareware Games Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 51 – Shareware Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Welcome back to Digital Starmap, now live on all your favorite podcatchers. This episode I take a look at the launch event, the value of a site like The View so early in the trip and some of the sights I’ve seen along the way. Next time around I’ll give an update/breakdown on the ED RPG event going on during the expedition. Distant Worlds 2 Written Update With Pictures Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcast Google PlayThe post 02 – The Launch first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Hello Commanders. Welcome to Digital Starmap: A Distant Worlds 2 Audio Log. I’m Commander Kitty Face and this is the story of why I’m joining the trip out. Come back for future episodes updating on current events with the fleet and sharing my personal stories of the trip. For reference, here’s my post of my Sag A* experience. Fly safe and I’ll see you next time.The post Why I’m Joining first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Stay on target. In this episode we look at the famous Star Wars space sim, X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter. I’m open to admitting it’s a game I like, but with a few quirks to deal with. Be careful playing this on Windows 10. 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: X-Wing/Tie Fighter Series Manual Keyboard Reference Card Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 50 – X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter: Balance Of Power first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

It’s some old software, sir, but it checks out. Prepare for a lightspeed look at some key examples of Star Wars games that let you fly through space. Starting with the classic Arcade game, pulling the yoke to The Old Republic and diving into a glance at the next episode with X-Wing/Tie Fighter series. 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 Wars Arcade Rebel Assault The Old Republic Rogue Squadron Starfighter Episode 1 Racer Star Wars Galaxies X-Wing/Tie Fighter Series Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 49 – Star Wars Flight Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

How was there no porter in this game named Cole? This episode we take a look at the 6th Leisure Suit Larry Game, number 7. This game was a fun tweak on the then standard adventure game formula and the last of the core games designed by Al Lowe, who we talked to last episode. 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: Al Lowe’s Humor Website Larry Theme Music Story/Sheet Music Neil Ross Breaking The Fourth Wall Leisure Suit Larry Collection Manual Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 48 – Leisure Suit Larry: Love For Sail first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Join me in a conversation with Al Lowe, creator of Leisure Suti Larry, one of the legendary group from Sierra Online’s glory days. We go over such a diverse range of topics from his beginnings in music, to royalty terms, to the neat things his site has led to. 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: Al Lowe’s Humor Website Al’s eBay Page – For auctions of his old files Sierra Games History Leisure Suit Larry Collection Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 47 – Al Lowe Interview first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

The episode where I bring in a ringer. Join myself and Ryan Sim, comedian and co-host of “The Other Movies” as we talk about the highs and lows of comedy as it’s used in games. I’m also willing to admit that all comedy is subjective and what I find works well, may not hold true for everyone. 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. Follow Ryan & The Other Movies: Twitter Facebook References: Far Cry Blood Dragon Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazzard Monkey Island Insult Sword Fighting Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude NSFW Mild Nudity (Very badly done) Stanley Parable Ryan’s Recommendations: Maniac Mansion Day of The Tentacle Secret of Monkey Island Sam & Max Hit The Road (And our episode on it) Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 46 – Comedy In Games Feat: Ryan Sim first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Didn’t we do this already this year? Well, yes, but thanks to a significant venue change we get to do it again early. Come along on an audio stroll around the EGLX floor as told through my notes over the weekend. There were some great games on display, and given the growth they showed in 8 months, I can’t wait to see what they do with a full 12. 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: EGLX Log Jammers Log Drivers Waltz Fork Parker’s Crunch Out The Messanger Exorcist Legion VR (I call it Legacy in the show, keeps happening in my head) Mowin’ & Throwin’ Parsec Gaming Gamespy Uncaged Aria’s Legacy AR Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In Spotify Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green AlbumThe post 45 – Con-version: EGLX 2018 Again first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.

Casper thinks it’s mean, but his brothers LOVE IT! This episode we’re looking at the cult classic that deserved so much more, Ghost Master. Stop what you’re doing right now and check out this underrated gem. 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: Ghost Master Manual Humble Store Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Android Listen on Stitcher Open In SpotifyThe post 44 – Ghost Master first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.