Digital Roadmap https://roadmappodcast.com/series/digital-roadmap/ Looking at the games of the past to better understand the games we love today. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:46:22 +0000 en-US © 2020 Digital Roadmap An Old School Gaming Podcast Grant Goodine episodic Looking at the games of the past to better understand the games we love today. Roadmap Podcast grantgoodine@gmail.com false https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Logo.jpg Digital Roadmap https://roadmappodcast.com/series/digital-roadmap/ yes a8037adb-ed64-557c-aaa3-32cdbbe096cf Hype In Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/hype-in-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hype-in-games Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:47:15 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1608 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.

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The post Hype In Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> 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.

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The post Hype In Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg Hype In Games false no 16:52 No no 60 – Rise Of Nations https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/60-rise-of-nations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=60-rise-of-nations Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:13:01 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1594 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.

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The post 60 – Rise Of Nations 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.

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The post 60 – Rise Of Nations first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Logo.jpg 60 – Rise Of Nations false no 15:05 No no 59 – Big Huge Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/59-big-huge-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=59-big-huge-games Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:54:59 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1584 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.

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The post 59 – Big Huge Games 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.

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The post 59 – Big Huge Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Logo.jpg 59 – Big Huge Games false no 8:38 No no 58 – The Castle Of Dr. Brain https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/58-the-castle-of-dr-brain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=58-the-castle-of-dr-brain Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:01:44 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1570 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.

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The post 58 – The Castle Of Dr. Brain 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.

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The post 58 – The Castle Of Dr. Brain first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 13:39 No no 57 – Stealth Edutainment https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/57-stealth-edutainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=57-stealth-edutainment Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:43:10 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1564 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.

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The post 57 – Stealth Edutainment 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.

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The post 57 – Stealth Edutainment first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 11:44 No no 56 – The Sims https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/56-the-sims/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=56-the-sims Sun, 22 Sep 2019 03:55:05 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1525 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.

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The post 56 – The Sims first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 12:54 No no 55 – Rise And Fall Of Maxis https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/55-rise-and-fall-of-maxis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=55-rise-and-fall-of-maxis Sat, 14 Sep 2019 19:29:08 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1521 When mapmaking leads to an empire. This episode we look at the house that Will built, a brief history of Maxis Games.

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The post 55 – Rise And Fall Of Maxis 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.

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The post 55 – Rise And Fall Of Maxis first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 12:23 No no 54 – Wolf 3D/Doom/Duke Nukem 3D https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/54-wolf-3d-doom-duke-nukem-3d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=54-wolf-3d-doom-duke-nukem-3d Thu, 23 May 2019 03:00:55 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1509 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.

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References: Wolfenstein 3D Doom Duke Nukem 3D Doom Wolfenstein: The New Order Duke Nukem Forever How Success Killed Duke Nukem

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The post 54 – Wolf 3D/Doom/Duke Nukem 3D 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.

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The post 54 – Wolf 3D/Doom/Duke Nukem 3D first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 21:14 No no 53 – History Of The FPS https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/53-history-of-the-fps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=53-history-of-the-fps Sun, 21 Apr 2019 04:03:35 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1502 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.

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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

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The post 53 – History Of The FPS 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

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The post 53 – History Of The FPS first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 17:11 No no 52 – Jazz Jackrabbit https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/52-jazz-jackrabbit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=52-jazz-jackrabbit Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:46:33 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1493 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.

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The post 52 – Jazz Jackrabbit 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.

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The post 52 – Jazz Jackrabbit first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 14:07 No no 51 – Shareware Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/51-shareware-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=51-shareware-games Fri, 25 Jan 2019 04:02:43 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1474 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.

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References: Game Empire 250+ Shareware Games

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The post 51 – Shareware Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 15:17 No no 02 – The Launch https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/02-the-launch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=02-the-launch Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:49:29 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1469 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.

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The post 02 – The Launch first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 7:57 No no Why I’m Joining https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/why-im-joining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-im-joining Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:38:10 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1450 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.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSMP.jpg Why I’m Joining false no 4:33 No no 50 – X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter: Balance Of Power https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/50-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:32:32 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1445 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.

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References: X-Wing/Tie Fighter Series Manual Keyboard Reference Card

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The post 50 – X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter: Balance Of Power first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 18:15 No no 49 – Star Wars Flight Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/49-star-wars-flight-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=49-star-wars-flight-games Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:29:55 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1433 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.

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References: Star Wars Arcade Rebel Assault The Old Republic Rogue Squadron Starfighter Episode 1 Racer Star Wars Galaxies X-Wing/Tie Fighter Series

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The post 49 – Star Wars Flight Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 14:49 No no 48 – Leisure Suit Larry: Love For Sail https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/48-leisure-suit-larry-love-for-sail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=48-leisure-suit-larry-love-for-sail Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:37:17 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1427 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.

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References: Al Lowe’s Humor Website Larry Theme Music Story/Sheet Music Neil Ross Breaking The Fourth Wall Leisure Suit Larry Collection Manual

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The post 48 – Leisure Suit Larry: Love For Sail first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 22:34 No no 47 – Al Lowe Interview https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/47-al-lowe-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=47-al-lowe-interview Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:29:13 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1420 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.

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References: Al Lowe’s Humor Website Al’s eBay Page – For auctions of his old files Sierra Games History Leisure Suit Larry Collection

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The post 47 – Al Lowe Interview first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 1:13:31 No no 46 – Comedy In Games Feat: Ryan Sim https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/46-comedy-in-games-feat-ryan-sim/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=46-comedy-in-games-feat-ryan-sim Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:40:33 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1415 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.

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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)

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The post 46 – Comedy In Games Feat: Ryan Sim first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 36:32 No no 45 – Con-version: EGLX 2018 Again https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/45-con-version-eglx-2018-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=45-con-version-eglx-2018-again Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:29:27 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1411 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.

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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

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Dungeon Keeper Evil Genius Manhunt Overlord Ghost Master Bioshock Bauldr’s Gate Tyranny

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References: Early Source Code Play In Your Browser Apple II Manual

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The post 42 – The Oregon Trail first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 15:35 No no 41 – Teletype Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/41-teletype-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=41-teletype-games Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:06:24 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1368 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.

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References: Colossal Cave Adventure Star Trek Zork (Dungeon Part 1) Baseball Lunar Lander (Action Version) Hammurabi (Empire Updated)

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The post 41 – Teletype Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 13:34 No no 40 – Star Trek: Judgment Rites https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/40-star-trek-judgment-rites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40-star-trek-judgment-rites Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:50:40 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1363 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.

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References: Star Trek: Judgment Rites Gene Roddenberry Interview Manual

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The post 40 – Star Trek: Judgment Rites first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 26:50 No no 39 – Star Trek Games & Philosophy https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/39-star-trek-games-philosophy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=39-star-trek-games-philosophy Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:20:12 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1357 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?

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Kobayashi Maru Diversity in Star Trek The Prime Directive

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The post 39 – Star Trek Games & Philosophy first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 14:02 No no 38 – Star Trek: Starfleet Command https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/38-star-trek-starfleet-command/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=38-star-trek-starfleet-command Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:24:01 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1351 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.

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Starfleet Command Starfleet Battles Game Manual Ship Manual

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The post 38 – Star Trek: Starfleet Command first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 19:43 No no 37 – History of Star Trek Games Part 2 https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/37-history-of-star-trek-games-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=37-history-of-star-trek-games-part-2 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 03:37:57 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1344 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.

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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

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The post 37 – History of Star Trek Games Part 2 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 16:29 No no 36 – SimCity 2000 https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/36-simcity-2000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=36-simcity-2000 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:24:13 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1338 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.

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The post 36 – SimCity 2000 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 18:46 No no 35 – Know Your Genre: City Builders https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/35-know-your-genre-city-builders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=35-know-your-genre-city-builders Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:08:57 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1331 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.

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References: Hamurabi SimCity Afterlife Stronghold Cities: Skylines

 

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References: Tomb Raider Original Tomb Raider Anniversary Manual

 

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The post 34 – Tomb Raider first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Logo.jpg 34 – Tomb Raider false no 19:29 No no 33 – Know Your Genre: Action Adventure https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/33-know-your-genre-action-adventure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=33-know-your-genre-action-adventure Thu, 17 May 2018 02:55:09 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1319 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.

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References: Alone In The Dark Tomb Raider Beyond Good & Evil Assassin’s Creed Anodyne

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References: Starcraft (Free with the linked launcher) Manual Early Starcraft From e3 ‘96 (Video in German)

 

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The post 32 – Starcraft first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg 32 – Starcraft false no 23:58 No no 31 – eSports https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/31-esports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=31-esports Thu, 19 Apr 2018 02:58:32 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1306 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.

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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

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The post 31 – eSports first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg 31 – eSports false no 19:27 No no 30 – Wing Commander 3: Heart Of The Tiger https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/30-wing-commander-3-heart-of-the-tiger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=30-wing-commander-3-heart-of-the-tiger Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:25:11 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1298 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.

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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 *

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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 *

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Planescape Torment Enhanced Edition Vision Document Torment Tides Of Numenera * Interview With Chris Avellone Humble Store *

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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

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Rogue Wizardry * Ultima Fallout * Baldur’s Gate Vampire Bloodlines * Witcher * Wasteland 2 * Torment Tides of Numera * Pillars of Eternity * The CRPG Book Humble Store *

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The post 24 – Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg 24 – Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time false no 22:21 No no 23 – Time Travel https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/23-time-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=23-time-travel Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:43:46 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1255 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.

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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.

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The post 23 – Time Travel first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 15:00 No no 22 – Jedi Knight Saga https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/22-jedi-knight-saga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-jedi-knight-saga Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:17:04 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1249 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.

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References: Dark Forces Jedi Knight Jedi Outcast Jedi Academy Knight of The Old Republic Episode Know Your Genre: First Person Shooters

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 22 – Jedi Knight Saga first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg 22 – Jedi Knight Saga false no 35:53 No no 21 – Star Wars Expanded Universe https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/21-star-wars-expanded-universe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=21-star-wars-expanded-universe Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:28:30 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1244 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.

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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 Album

The post 21 – Star Wars Expanded Universe first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 17:36 No no 20 – Sid Meier’s Civilization 2 https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/20-sid-meiers-civilization-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-sid-meiers-civilization-2 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 04:58:53 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1237 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.

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References: Manual Civilization 4 Alpha Centauri FreeCiv

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The post 20 – Sid Meier’s Civilization 2 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 26:14 No no 19 – Know Your Genre: 4X Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/19-know-your-genre-4x-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=19-know-your-genre-4x-games Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:09:00 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1229 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.

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References: Civilization 4 Master of Orion New Master of Orion Alpha Centauri FreeCiv Galactic Civilization 3 Stellaris Europa Universalis

The post 19 – Know Your Genre: 4X Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 21:40 No no 18 – The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/18-the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=18-the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:56:59 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1224 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.

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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 Cast

The post 18 – The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 24:07 No no 17 – Tim Cowles Interview https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/17-tim-cowles-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-tim-cowles-interview Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:00:17 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1217 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.

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 17 – Tim Cowles Interview first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 1:22:39 No no 16 – Full Motion Video Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/16-full-motion-video-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=16-full-motion-video-games Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:13:45 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1212 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.

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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. Dekker

The post 16 – Full Motion Video Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 19:46 No no 15 – Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/15-where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:48:56 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1204 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.

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The post 15 – Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 18:18 No no 14 – Legacy of Carmen Sandiego https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/14-legacy-of-carmen-sandiego/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-legacy-of-carmen-sandiego Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:51:43 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1199 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

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 14 – Legacy of Carmen Sandiego first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 21:34 No no 13 – Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/13-star-trek-voyager-elite-force/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=13-star-trek-voyager-elite-force Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:07:03 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1192 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

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 13 – Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 16:20 No no 12 – Know Your Genre: First Person Shooters https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/12-know-your-genre-first-person-shooters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-know-your-genre-first-person-shooters Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:50:33 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1171 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?

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 12 – Know Your Genre: First Person Shooters first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 23:19 No no 11 – Star Trek: Bridge Commander https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/11-star-trek-bridge-commander/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-star-trek-bridge-commander Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:40:44 +0000 https://roadmappodcast.com.awesomesauce.a2hosted.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1165 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

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The post 11 – Star Trek: Bridge Commander first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 25:52 No no 10 – History of Star Trek Games Part 1 https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/10-history-of-star-trek-games-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-history-of-star-trek-games-part-1 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:42:39 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1157 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

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Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 10 – History of Star Trek Games Part 1 first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 14:27 No no 09 – Creatures https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/09-creatures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=09-creatures Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:32:48 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1153 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 Album

The post 09 – Creatures first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 26:56 No no 08 – Know Your Genre: Sandbox Simulators https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/08-know-your-genre-sandbox-simulators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=08-know-your-genre-sandbox-simulators Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:07:40 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1147 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.

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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 Album

The post 08 – Know Your Genre: Sandbox Simulators first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 17:30 No no 07 – Diablo https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/07-diablo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=07-diablo Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:57:38 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1137 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 Album

The post 07 – Diablo first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 24:04 No no 06 – Know Your Genre: Action RPG https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/06-know-your-genre-action-rpg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=06-know-your-genre-action-rpg Thu, 11 May 2017 03:38:04 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1131 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 Album

The post 06 – Know Your Genre: Action RPG first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 14:50 No no 05 – Command & Conquer https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/05-command-conquer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=05-command-conquer Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:22:22 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1120 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 Album

The post 05 – Command & Conquer first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 25:55 No no 04 – Know Your Genre: Real Time Strategy https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/04-know-your-genre-real-time-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=04-know-your-genre-real-time-strategy Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:18:52 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1115 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 Album

The post 04 – Know Your Genre: Real Time Strategy first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 18:20 No no 03 – Sam & Max Hit The Road https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/sammaxhittheroad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sammaxhittheroad Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:00:06 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1111 On this episode we look at the adventure game “Sam & Max Hit The Road” (1993) from LucasArts. There’s no trailer from this game, but you can grab it on GOG.com. Also, check out the game soundtrack here for some midi jazzy detective fun.  Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast. Next episode we cover the real time strategy genre, from “Dune 2” to the rise of “League Of Legends”.

Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 03 – Sam & Max Hit The Road first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> https://roadmappodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Logo.jpg 03 – Sam & Max Hit The Road false no 16:12 No no 02 – Know Your Genre: Adventure Games https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/02-know-your-genre-adventure-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=02-know-your-genre-adventure-games Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:57 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1083 On this episode we look at the adventure game genre. Starting at it’s early days of text only and ending at the modern Telltale iterations, we explore the cores of what makes and adventure game an adventure game. Included are some personal recommendations for each era. Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast. Next episode we cover “Sam & Max Hit The Road” from Lucasarts.

Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

The post 02 – Know Your Genre: Adventure Games first appeared on Digital Roadmap Podcast.]]> false no 19:05 No no 01 Knights Of The Old Republic https://roadmappodcast.com/podcast/01-knights-of-the-old-republic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=01-knights-of-the-old-republic Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:21:04 +0000 http://grantgoodinecom.ipage.com/roadmap/?post_type=podcast&p=1041 On this episode we look at Bioware & Lucas Art’s Knights of The Old Republic (2003). See the trailer for the game here and purchase the game from GOG.com here.

Music credits: Song – My cue to leave Artist – Steve Combs Album – The Green Album

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