Podcast appearances and mentions of Sid Meier

Mark Pincus founded Zynga—the company behind Words With Friends, FarmVille, and Zynga Poker—and has arguably created more hit consumer products than anyone in history. At Zynga, eight of 10 major game launches became massive hits, reaching over a billion players. Over the past five years, Mark has been synthesizing everything he's learned about building successful consumer products and turning it into a book, Life at the Speed of Play, which comes out on June 23. This is the first interview he's done about the book.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. His “Proven, Better, New” framework: copy what's proven, make it better so that 10 out of 10 people say “f*ck yes, I'll use this”—then add something new2. Why being less ambitious is the path to the most ambitious ideas3. His rule of thumb that your instincts are right 95% of the time, but your ideas are wrong 75% of the time4. “Kill hope before hope kills you”5. How to raise kids in the age of AI—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-common-pattern-behind-successful—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Mark Pincus:• X: https://x.com/markpinc• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpincus• Website: https://www.lifeatthespeedofplay.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Mark Pincus(02:46) The Proven Better New framework overview(07:29) Earning the right to innovate(08:30) What “better” really means(12:03) Quick summary of the framework(12:40) Examples of the framework in action(13:30) How to use proven correctly on your platform(15:13) The moral arbitrage of copying(23:55) Be less ambitious(28:25) The Bolt.new story and staying humble(33:15) Kill hope before hope kills you(37:00) Using AI as a failure machine(40:08) Why Zynga's games succeeded (it wasn't virality)(48:36) The future of consumer social apps(57:05) How to know if your product is a B+(1:01:25) Distribution in the age of AI(1:15:39) Make everyone a CEO(1:18:18) Stay close to the metal(1:21:35) Why Mark says micromanagement is beautiful(1:23:35) The expert witness(1:25:05) The number one job of a CEO is to be right(1:26:35) What Mark is teaching his five kids(1:35:14) Mark's “why”(1:37:08) Mark's new book: Life at The Speed of Play—Referenced:• Tribe.net: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribe.net• Zynga: https://www.zynga.com• Sid Meier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Meier• Electronic Arts: https://www.ea.com• CityVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CityVille• Words With Friends: https://wordswithfriends.com/• Scrabble: https://playscrabble.com• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com• TED Radio Hour, MIT Media Lab founder, 1984 TED talk.: https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_negroponte_5_predictions_from_1984• Peter Thiel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterthiel• FarmVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FarmVille• Craig Newmark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Newmark• How to consistently go viral: Nikita Bier's playbook for winning at consumer apps (co-founder of TBH, Gas, advisor, investor): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-consistently-go-viral-nikita-bier• Angry Birds: https://www.angrybirds.com/• OMGPop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMGPop• Draw Something: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draw_Something• Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Garry Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytan• Brian Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong• Jason Citron on X: https://x.com/jasoncitron• Stanislav Vishnevskiy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svishnevskiy• Jeff Bezos on X: https://x.com/JeffBezos• Andy Jassy on X: https://x.com/ajassy• Niantic: https://nianticlabs.com• Pokémon Go: https://pokemongo.com• Bing Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon—Recommended book:• Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love!: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Speed-Play-Launch-Products/dp/0063352575/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Spieleveteranen-Episode #447 (24-2026) Besetzung: Heinrich Lenhardt und Jörg Langer Aufnahmedatum: 05.06.2026 Laufzeit: 1:37:50 Stunden (0:00:15 News & Smalltalk – 0:35:54 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise) Heiße Tage, kurze Nächte, alte Hefte: Wir blättern in historischen Magazinen nach, welche Spielethemen vor 10, 20 und 30 Jahren für Aufregung sorgten. Diesmal begegnen wir einem nach langem Schlaf erwachten Doomguy (2016), stoßen auf einen unglückseligen Episodenspiel-Vorreiter (2006) und lassen den König hochleben, baby (1996). Außerdem reicht der Patreon-Kraftstoff, um im Bonussegment für Unterstützer ins Jahr 1986 abzutauchen, als Happy-Computer Spielebewertungen einführte und Sid Meier für Spannung in der Tiefe sorgte. Doch auch in der Gegenwart wird es nicht langweilig, dank retro-relevanten News, aktuellen Spielberichten und spannenden Hörerfragen. Unterstützt die Spieleveteranen und hört das volle Programm: https://www.patreon.com/spieleveteranen 00:15 News & Smalltalk 02:37 Gemischte News: 10 Jahre nach Blood and Wine wird ein drittes Add-on für Witcher 3 angekündigt, Gerüchte um ein Remake von Baldur's Gate 2 machen die Runde, Rayman Legends Retold belebt den Hüpf-Klassiker in 3D wieder, Digital Eclipse schnürt eine Sammlung mit Pixar-Spielen. 12:08 Was haben wir zuletzt gespielt? 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem (Demo), Mina the Hollower. 24:36 Hörerpost von Maestro84, Sokar und Christian D. 35:54 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise: Juni 2016, 2006, 1996, 1986 36:23 GamersGlobal und Gamestar 7/2016, u.a. mit Doom (2016), Total War: Warhammer und  Overwatch. 56:31 Gamestar 7/2006, u.a. Mit Hitman: Blood Money, Sin Episodes und Rise of Legends. 1:10:16 PC Player 7/1996, u.a. mit Duke Nukem 3D, AH-64D Longbow und WarCraft 2: Beyond the Dark Portal. 1:35:23 Abspann.

Sorry for all the late episodes, and the coughs this flu is kicking my ass. Youtube: https://youtu.be/4nCYjrDnjDI Patreon: https://homie.gives/ Ivy's twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professorgetter https://xenotransmissions.substack.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ua6FjftA5w Merch: https://homievulgaris.bigcartel.com/

Don't be shy, send me a message!The new James Bond video game releases at the end of this month, but how 'British' will this latest iteration of 007 really be?This is a no spoilers look at everything we've seen so far, as I ask first 'What is Britishness?' (as always), ponder the relevance of medium (games in particular), before picking out a few things I noticed in the various playthroughs I've watched of the game itself. Nothing to spoil surprises, just little things to look out for.My recommended rabbit hole is a Sid Meier  interview for Kotaku gaming magazine. I referenced one from 2010, but there is also this one from a little later: https://kotaku.com/the-father-of-civilization-584568276I recorded this whilst a little under the weather, so not too much editing, apologies for any repetitions or errors.Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 1997's Dungeon Keeper. We talk about its tone again, and delve into a number of design topics including interface choices, verbs, and level design. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Three more levels-ish Issues covered: tonal neutrality vs tonal specificity, constructing a fantasy world, having a clear identity, villainous UI choices, white standing out, a subtle tiling system, feeling like increasing a hoard, increasing the verb space through direct interaction, picking and dropping things to direct them, units you're not meant to care about, camera choices, shortcuts to get around, preferring the zoom level as it was, the magical moment of possessing a creature, more RTS than expected, the early RTS curve repeating itself, not wanting to lose the builder choices, having to research all the rooms again, needing canvas space to paint, not knowing when units change over to you, finding idols and small rooms, economic victory, pincer moves, having the multiplayer options with the meta, power-up timing loops, starting with multiplayer first, how we have time for all this, trading off time with other games or hobbies, Tim the baby designer.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Civilization, Sid Meier, SimCity, Will Wright, Firaxis, Maxis, Populous, Lionhead, The Movies, Peter Molyneux, Black and White, StarCraft, Homeworld, Blizzard, Dragon Quest Builders, Minecraft, Thomas Pynchon, id Software, Doom 2, Quake (series), Halo, Unreal Tournament, Ben, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Saros, Hollow Knight, Valheim, Diablo (series), Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More Dungeon Keeper! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com 

On this episode of The 3DO Experience we take some time to experience the obscure yet fascinating music title Sid Meier's C.P.U. Bach!Check Out Call of Duty: Thrak Ops: https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/call-of-duty-thrak-opsProud member of https://superpodnetwork.com/Follow us at: https://linktr.ee/ThebarberwhogamesFollow Thrak at: https://bsky.app/profile/thrak.bsky.social

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Part 3 - Would Will Wright or Sid Meier Win In A Fight? Square Roots - Episode 507 Hot Gaming Goose: 0:07:29 Quest Log: 0:29:54 Level Up: 1:36:45 It turns out that we have the fanciest podcast host in all of podcastdom, as Jim eats his ring pops with a knife and fork. The rest of us, we drool over our fingers as we're supposed to. Also we play the penultimate chunker of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Also: • Shillbilly Smellegy • The Best Kids Movies • DX Stands for Dicks • Frog Jump, Frog Tongue • Noods Aren't Pasta This Week: Complete the Face Shrine and Eagle's Tower! Next Week: We finish the game! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com 

Parmesan crisps, Clark wishes for more men to die, and who even is Sid Meier?

After real-lifing it for the last few weeks, Graham and Steve are back are it to discuss, among other things, weird design decisions impacting on game enjoyment (in multiple ways!), Sid Meier's SimGolf (tangentially), and another, cooler video game Pig! Show Segments: 00:00 - Intro 1:12 - Steve's Games 40:44 - Graham's Games 56:26 - Beginning of the End Games Mentioned: The Outer Worlds 2 Generation Exile Under Par Golf Architect IdleOn Super Battle Golf Escape from Ever After Marathon Lovish Hermit and Pig Mio: Memories in Orbit Jackal Tearscape iRacing Arcade The Perfect Pencil Galactic Vault Nioh 3 Episode's YouTube Video: This episode on YouTube SIPTG YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/shouldiplaythisgamequestionmark Music by Kevin MacLeod:

Essen, San Francisco – Hauptsache Off Topic! Nach seiner großen Deutschlandtournee ist Roland wieder wohlbehalten in Kalifornien angekommen. Nur seine Post ist das nicht, wie schon im letzten Jahr. Trotzdem warten 28 Bittbriefe nebst Taschen-Post darauf, in dieser Folge geöffnet zu werden – ein Diorama der USS Hornet inklusive. Große Freude: Roland konnte gleich drei PS5-Controller von ihrer Linkslastigkeit befreien und sogleich bei einem „Assassin’s Creed“-Event in „The Division 2“ einsetzen. Jürgen hat derweil bald zwei Drittel der 301 Bots in „Astro Bot“ gesammelt und viele Themenwelten besucht. Gelesen wird auch, und zwar die „Assassin’s Creed Dynasty“-Box, „Jagd auf Roter Oktober“ und „Sid Meier’s Memoirs!“. Obendrein teasert Jürgen ein neues Buch von Bitmap Books an: „Leaps & Bounds: A Visual Guide to 9 Console Generations“. Roland bringt themenverbunden einen neuen Stargast ins Gespräch. Nach einem kurzen Zwischenstopp bei „Assassin’s Creed“-Designer Alexandre Amancio und Werbung für Jürgens episch langen Harry-Potter-Artikel blicken wir auf die Nominierungen für die Goldenen Himbeeren 2026. Eine Kandidatin hat besonders Roland im Visier, während Jürgen sich noch immer nicht durch die erste Folge von „Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“ kämpfen konnte. Dafür hat er mit „Wonder Man“ eine neue Marvel-Serie gestartet. Ein wahres Wunder – Achtung, Wortwitz! – war Rolands Besuch im Lagerhaus: Neben der Bundeslade war noch Platz für neue Einlagerungen, und obendrein gab es Gratis-Getränke von Elephant Bay. Nach Würdigungen von Scott Adams und Erich von Däniken gibt’s deutlich weniger Spiele als sonst zu holen, preist Roland die siebte Staffel von „Don Matteo“ und gesteht Jürgen, eine „Traumschiff“-Folge mit Kapitän Sascha Hehn gesehen zu haben. Und dann waren da noch „Die Goonies“ … (Aufgenommen am 31. Januar 2026)

Editor Esper Quinn joins Ash and Brandon to cover the rest of 2025's best games. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Ash Parrish and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Demonschool 1: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (02:28) Dynasty Warriors: Origins The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Hyrule Warriors series Linkle Vampire Survivors 2: Soulstone Survivors (05:38) 3: Let Them Come: Onslaught (06:21) 4: Vital Shell (06:38) 5: to a T (07:39) Keita Takahashi Despelote Perfect Tides: Station to Station 6: Ball x Pit (10:49) Arkanoid 7: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (16:20) Blasphemous Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Insert Credit Gaiden #14 - Arcadevania, with Ben Fiquet 8: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (18:11) Blasphemous 9: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (19:46) Fire Emblem series Advance Wars series Triangle Strategy Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT series Yasumi Matsuno Ogre Battle Tactics Ogre Final Fantasy Tactics Vagrant Story Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Jeanne d'Arc Disgaea series 10: Terminator 2D: No Fate (25:20) Xeno Crisis The Phantom The Phantom (1996) Macaw45 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Judge Dredd Metal Slug series 11: Blade Chimera (29:03) Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth 12: Squeakross: Home Squeak Home (31:32) Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Jerma Streams - Squeakross: Home Squeak Home 13: Unbeatable (34:45) 14: Ambrosia Sky: Act One (37:06) PowerWash Simulator 15: Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To (38:54) Lofi Girl 16: Skin Deep (41:27) Laura Michet 17: Angeline Era (44:43) Ys series Earthbound 18: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. (47:39) Tekken series Hades II 19: Birdcage (51:24) Doom: The Dark Ages Radiant Silvergun Sōkyūgurentai Ikaruga 20: JAIL DICE: Roll to Break (53:17) Devil Dice 21: Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ (56:54) The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™ Assassin's Creed War of the Spark Ep. 401 - Let's Gather Some Magic, with Esper Quinn 22: Hell Is Us (01:03:59) 23: Hades II (01:13:47) Hades Pyre Transistor 24: Shadow Labyrinth (01:16:42) Pac-Man Xevious Mr. Driller Secret Level 25: Doom: The Dark Ages (01:21:49) Doom Eternal Doom Djent 26: The Dark Queen of Mortholme (01:26:30) Blasphemous Slay the Princess 27: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (01:30:00) Pokémon Scarlet Yakuza universe Digimon Story Time Stranger Pokopia 28: Hotel Barcelona (01:35:53) Hidetaka Suehiro Goichi Suda Super Time Force 29: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (01:39:43) Danganronpa series Zero Escape: The Nonary Games Kazutaka Kodaka Kotaro Uchikoshi Gnosia 30: Shujinkou (01:45:24) Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection Gunhouse 31: Haste (01:49:32) Klonoa: Door to Phantomile SSX series Tony Hawk Pro Skater series Peak 32: AI Limit (01:53:06) 33: Super Robot Wars Y (01:54:29) Gunpla Sentai 34: Routine (01:58:03) Aftermath Crow Country 35: Sid Meier's Civilization VII (02:03:15) Sid Meier's Civilization V Sid Meier's Civilization VI Endless Legend Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth 36: Blast Rush LS (02:10:29) Blast Rush 37: Advent Neon (02:12:37) Socket DeviantArt Newgrounds 38: Donkey Kong Bananza (02:16:02) Donkey Kong 64 Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Mario Kart World Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 39: Cronos: The New Dawn (02:23:03) Silent Hill 2 Silent Hill f 40: Absolum (02:27:01) Streets of Rage 4 41: Monster Prom 4: Monster Con (02:31:14) LeahPlease Monster Prom series 42: Dreams of Another (02:33:58) The Unfinished Swan Viewfinder 43: Date Everything! (02:37:49) Gijinka OS-tan Hyperdimension Neptunia series Hatoful Boyfriend 44: Kingdoms of the Dump (02:43:18) Mario RPG series Fragrant Story 45: Blippo+ (02:45:38) Playdate Yacht Telefantasy Studios Max Headroom Blippo+ (NSW2) No Commentary 46: Full Metal Schoolgirl (02:56:39) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 47: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (03:00:40) Suikoden Brain Lords - The Backlog Games of the Year ft. Esper Quinn Ben Starr Matthew Mercer Persona series Faye Wong It Takes Two Outro (03:18:04) 48: Despelote (03:20:56) Outro, Part II (03:21:24) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Editor Esper Quinn joins Ash and Brandon to cover the rest of 2025's best games. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Ash Parrish and Esper Quinn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Demonschool 1: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (02:28) Dynasty Warriors: Origins The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Hyrule Warriors series Linkle Vampire Survivors 2: Soulstone Survivors (05:38) 3: Let Them Come: Onslaught (06:21) 4: Vital Shell (06:38) 5: to a T (07:39) Keita Takahashi Despelote Perfect Tides: Station to Station 6: Ball x Pit (10:49) Arkanoid 7: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (16:20) Blasphemous Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Insert Credit Gaiden #14 - Arcadevania, with Ben Fiquet 8: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (18:11) Blasphemous 9: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (19:46) Fire Emblem series Advance Wars series Triangle Strategy Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT series Yasumi Matsuno Ogre Battle Tactics Ogre Final Fantasy Tactics Vagrant Story Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Jeanne d'Arc Disgaea series 10: Terminator 2D: No Fate (25:20) Xeno Crisis The Phantom The Phantom (1996) Macaw45 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Judge Dredd Metal Slug series 11: Blade Chimera (29:03) Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth 12: Squeakross: Home Squeak Home (31:32) Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Jerma Streams - Squeakross: Home Squeak Home 13: Unbeatable (34:45) 14: Ambrosia Sky: Act One (37:06) PowerWash Simulator 15: Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To (38:54) Lofi Girl 16: Skin Deep (41:27) Laura Michet 17: Angeline Era (44:43) Ys series Earthbound 18: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. (47:39) Tekken series Hades II 19: Birdcage (51:24) Doom: The Dark Ages Radiant Silvergun Sōkyūgurentai Ikaruga 20: JAIL DICE: Roll to Break (53:17) Devil Dice 21: Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ (56:54) The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™ Assassin's Creed War of the Spark Ep. 401 - Let's Gather Some Magic, with Esper Quinn 22: Hell Is Us (01:03:59) 23: Hades II (01:13:47) Hades Pyre Transistor 24: Shadow Labyrinth (01:16:42) Pac-Man Xevious Mr. Driller Secret Level 25: Doom: The Dark Ages (01:21:49) Doom Eternal Doom Djent 26: The Dark Queen of Mortholme (01:26:30) Blasphemous Slay the Princess 27: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (01:30:00) Pokémon Scarlet Yakuza universe Digimon Story Time Stranger Pokopia 28: Hotel Barcelona (01:35:53) Hidetaka Suehiro Goichi Suda Super Time Force 29: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (01:39:43) Danganronpa series Zero Escape: The Nonary Games Kazutaka Kodaka Kotaro Uchikoshi Gnosia 30: Shujinkou (01:45:24) Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection Gunhouse 31: Haste (01:49:32) Klonoa: Door to Phantomile SSX series Tony Hawk Pro Skater series Peak 32: AI Limit (01:53:06) 33: Super Robot Wars Y (01:54:29) Gunpla Sentai 34: Routine (01:58:03) Aftermath Crow Country 35: Sid Meier's Civilization VII (02:03:15) Sid Meier's Civilization V Sid Meier's Civilization VI Endless Legend Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth 36: Blast Rush LS (02:10:29) Blast Rush 37: Advent Neon (02:12:37) Socket DeviantArt Newgrounds 38: Donkey Kong Bananza (02:16:02) Donkey Kong 64 Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Mario Kart World Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 39: Cronos: The New Dawn (02:23:03) Silent Hill 2 Silent Hill f 40: Absolum (02:27:01) Streets of Rage 4 41: Monster Prom 4: Monster Con (02:31:14) LeahPlease Monster Prom series 42: Dreams of Another (02:33:58) The Unfinished Swan Viewfinder 43: Date Everything! (02:37:49) Gijinka OS-tan Hyperdimension Neptunia series Hatoful Boyfriend 44: Kingdoms of the Dump (02:43:18) Mario RPG series Fragrant Story 45: Blippo+ (02:45:38) Playdate Yacht Telefantasy Studios Max Headroom Blippo+ (NSW2) No Commentary 46: Full Metal Schoolgirl (02:56:39) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 47: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (03:00:40) Suikoden Brain Lords - The Backlog Games of the Year ft. Esper Quinn Ben Starr Matthew Mercer Persona series Faye Wong It Takes Two Outro (03:18:04) 48: Despelote (03:20:56) Outro, Part II (03:21:24) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Ο Ive βγήκε παγανιά, το Oceanhorn 3 ξεφυτρώνει απροειδοποίητα και το Αpple Creator Studio μπερδεύει τους πάντες. Επικοινωνία με την εκπομπή: Email | Facebook Group | Twitter Λεωνίδας Μαστέλλος: Facebook | Twitter | Spotify Μάνος Βέζος: The Vez | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Music Apple TV Apple Original Films lands global rights to Sundance Film Festival selection “The Last First: Winter K2” Apple's “The Studio” and “Mr. Scorsese”  score at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards Jerry Bruckheimer is working on a "F1: The Movie" sequel, but there are no guarantees Apple Arcade Set sail in Oceanhorn 3: Legend of the Shadow Sea, an exciting new chapter in the hit action-adventure franchise, on Apple Arcade on March 5 Your All-Access Pass to the Golden Age of Arcades is Here! Sid Meier's Civilization® VII App - App Store iTunes Wish Lists Apple is Getting Rid of iTunes Wish Lists, Here's How to Save Yours - MacRumors OpenAIve OpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumors FerrarIve Here's Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV Interior and Interface Design - MacRumors Why Jony Ive put buttons in the electric Ferrari Apple Creator Studio Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features - MacRumors Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features - MacRumors Creator Studio Review: Redefining Pro for the Modern Era Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple Creator Studio Now Shipping Pages, Keynote, and Numbers 15 Go Freemium Φημολογία Apple to Allow ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in CarPlay - MacRumors iOS 27 to Focus on Bug Fixes, Performance, and Design Tweaks - MacRumors iPhone 18 Pro: Apple's C2 Modem to Support 5G Satellite Connectivity iPhone 17e and iPad 12 Features and Release Date Rumors Surface in Two New Reports - MacRumors iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 Reportedly Coming Soon - MacRumors Gurman: iPhone 17e Launch 'Imminent' With Four New Features - MacRumors Apple's Studio Display 2 Rumored to Have Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate Instead of 120Hz - MacRumors New MacBook Pros Could Now Arrive in March - MacRumors

Fredrik och Poki ger i vanliga fall ton kring forna års bästa spel - denna gång är det ett helt decennium som hamnar under luppen. Forna RETRO GOTY-topp 3:or förs in i vad som är den ultimata fajten! Vilka spel är 90-talets bästa - och vilket är 90-talets absolut bästa spel!Dags för Game of the Decade 90-talet!Upplägget är lite annorlunda; nedan hittar ni alla spel som är med i striden, vi ska först föra ner dessa till en topp 20, därefter topp 10 och slutligen kora vilka spel som hamnar var i topp 10-listan. En på pappret enkel uppgift, som verkligen fick oss att gnissla våra stackars tänder under tiden vi spelade in!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Baldur's Gate,Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,Chrono Trigger,Civilization II,Command & Conquer,Diablo,Doom,Dune II,Dungeon Keeper,Half-Life,Heroes of Might and Magic III,Mega Man 2,Metal Gear Solid,Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge,Pinball Dreams,Resident Evil,Sid Meier's Civilization,Sid Meier's Pirates,SimCity 2000,StarCraft,Super Mario Bros. 3,Super Mario World,Super Metroid,Tekken,The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past,The Secret of Monkey Island,The Settlers,Unreal Tournament,Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness,Warcraft: Orcs & Humans,Häng med i snacket på Discord!Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify

Let's start 2026 by chatting about games we played over the break, including Miles Morales, Civ 7, Absolum, and Vinny's... feelings about Metroid Prime 4. We also round up the the news over the holiday, like the tragic passing of Vince Zampella, next-gen consoles maybe getting delayed, possible new DLC for The Witcher 3, changes in GOG's ownership, and more.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:03:00) 2026 and the business of video games(00:06:10) Some purchases during our break(00:13:38) Professor Layton still rules(00:18:15) What the heck are the kids reading these days?(00:19:18) No more generations, except Generation Remix(00:21:47) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Dec 04, 2025(00:32:52) First Break(00:35:13) More of the games we played during break(00:35:46) Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales  |  [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Nov 12, 2020(00:42:12) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025(00:45:43) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch]  |  Feb 11, 2025(00:51:51) Absolum  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 09, 2025(00:58:35) Second Break(00:58:40) Vince Zampella's death(01:05:55) RAM prices and next gen planning(01:13:56) The Witcher 3 is getting more DLC?(01:16:52) GOG is being sold... sort of?(01:19:52) Yoji Shinkawa designs some real gear!(01:27:02) Alex has some breaking news(01:28:55) Emails(01:40:32) Wrapping up and thanks(01:44:07) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:46:32) See ya!

Back when Rome was just one Italian settlement out of many, but a settlement with a dream! Children of Mars: The Origins of Rome's Empire By: Jeremy Armstrong Published: 2025 288 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? The deep history of Rome. What we actually know about its legendary founding, its early rise to prominence, and the shape of its military. Additionally, the development of Roman identity and how that identity interacted with the other elements. What's the author's angle? This belongs to that genre of book which takes recent scholarship and archaeological evidence and uses it to puncture the previous, more simplistic historical view.  Who should read this book? Military history buffs, or anyone who's interested in Rome, particularly the period from roughly 8th–3rd centuries BC.  Specific thoughts: How video games get Rome wrong

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we try something a little different. Unattached to any particular game, we chat with Ed Fries, a long-time video game developer most well-known for his work  shepherding the early days of Xbox and Microsoft Game Studios. We talk about five games of his early years that particularly affected him. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 1:16:35 Break 1:16:48 Outro Issues covered: a new model for interviews, productivity software wars, a child of engineers, Lunar Lander on a calculator, 6800-based kit computer and programming in assembly, cardboard computer, jumping from BASIC to assembly language, using a print terminal, modem sounds, competitive Asteroids, the first real video game, oscilloscopes and radar, complaining to the dentist, inspiring a generation of programmers and engineers, learning by typing from magazines, the 8-bit microprocessor, getting a 6502 square root routine from Woz, using a computer terminal, an intro to Rogue and its procedural elements, a things-going-wrong simulator, "there were not that many games in the world," building a game for different player types, the D programming language and other alphabetic languages, a short remembrance of Dani Bunten Berry, Multiple Use Labor Elements, how M.U.L.E. plays, screwing your buddies, similarities to Euro strategy games, the auction phase, crystite mining, a literary game, the first original IP character in a video game, moving from real caves to fantasy, some connections, album covers from EA, expensive personal computers. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Frogger, ROMox, The Princess and the Frog, Ant Eater, Sea Chase, Tom and Ed's Bogus Software, Tom Saxton, Sucker Punch, Microsoft, Ender's Game, Phil Spencer, Xbox, Bungie, Ensemble Studios, Rare Limited, World of Warcraft, Gabe Newell, Atari 2600, Halo, 1Up Ventures Fund, Psychonauts, Keeper, Tim Schafer, Boeing, Digital Equipment Corporation, Lunar Lander, CARDIAC, Nintendo Labo, Apple ][, Atari 800, Space Wars, Asteroids, Nolan Bushnell, Ampex, Ted Dabney, Computer Space, Nutting Associates, Computer Trivia, Pong, Homeworld, Steve Wozniak, Rogue, Defeating Games for Charity, Dark Souls, HACK, PDP-11/VAX, Epyx, Walter Bright, Sid Meier, Civilization, Bruce Shelley, Age of Empires, M.U.L.E., Dani Bunten Berry, Seven Cities of Gold, Settlers of Cataan, Diplomacy, AJ Redmer, Maxis, Will Wright, Dungeon/Zork, Don Daglow, Tim Anderson, Colossal Cave Adventure/Advent, Infocom, Frank Cifaldi, Video Game History Foundation, Kate Willaert, Will Crowther, Don Woods, Mike Haas, Andrei Alexandrescu, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Populous, The Bard's Tale, Outer Wilds, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: TBA! or more Pikmin TTDS: 40m 6s Links: Ant Eater source  Princess and Frog source Sea Chase source  Nitro source Errata: I misspoke with respect to the co-inventor of D, it was Andrei Alexandrescu. We regret the error. Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

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Worum geht's? Ende der 1980er-Jahre erscheint ein Spiel, das kaum in eine Schublade oder ein Genre passt und doch einen immensen Erfolg hat: Sid Meier's Pirates! (1987). Eine wilde Mischung aus Strategie, Action, Rollenspiel und Geschichtensimulation, und bis heute eines der prägendsten Beispiele für „emergentes Gameplay“. Als Freibeuter segelt man durch die Karibik, kapert Schiffe, handelt mit Waren, sucht nach Schätzen, umwirbt Gouverneurstöchter – und schreibt seine eigene Piratengeschichte. Gunnar und Christian sprechen in dieser Folge über den Reiz dieses Freibeuterlebens, über das clevere Design, das Freiheit mit klarer Struktur verbindet, über die historische Faszination des 17. Jahrhunderts und die Entstehungsgeschichte des Spiels. Infos zum Spiel: Thema: Sid Meier's Pirates! Erscheinungstermin: Juli 1987 Plattform: Commodore 64, Apple II, Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS, NES, Macintosh, später diverse Neuauflagen Entwickler: MicroProse Publisher: MicroProse Genre: Action-Adventure / Strategie / Simulation Designer: Sid Meier, Arnold Hendrick Musik: Ken Lagace (C64), Jeff Briggs (Amiga, spätere Versionen) Produktions-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Christian Schmidt, Gunnar Lott Als Piraten-Expertin kommt zu Wort: die Historikerin Dr. Tanja Zakrzewski Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Johannes DuBois, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro & Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik) Die Soundunterlegungen zu Beginn dieser Episode stammen aus dem Remake "Sid Meier's Pirates" von 2004.

The Data Haven gang escapes with enough rocket control units, but the price is high. Scene 20 GM Notes The organic superlubricant Arx deploys is a researchable tech for powering fusion lasers from Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, but our PCs' use is far more mundane. Just like in the video game, though, they can't exactly control where it spreads. Our music is from Purple Planet Music. Visit them at purple-planet.com. Need context? Jump to the start of the series!

Fredrik och Poki ger forna år en match, när de ska samsas om dåtidens bästa spel. Detta ÄR "Retro GOTY!".Dags för retrospel - eller vad nu 2000-talets spel är?! Upplägget är som vanligt; Vi lyfter först våra personliga topp tio spel för året i fråga - denna gång spelåret 2006! Därefter gör vi den titulära RETRO GOTY:n.Vilka är spelen som hamnar i vår gemensamma "Game of the Year" á 2006? Lyssna och lär kära lyssnare!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Heroes of Might and Magic V,Mega Man Powered Up,Tales of Legendia,Full Auto,Suikoden V,The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II,Neverwinter Nights 2,FlatOut 2,Gothic 3,Baten Kaitos Origins,Rule of Rose,Titan Quest,Ninety-Nine Nights,Gears of War,Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII,Disgaea 2,Tales of the Abyss,Fatal Frame III: The Tormented,Castlevania: Curse of Darkness,Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny,Magna Carta: Tears of Blood,Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana,Shadow of the Colossus,Dragon Quest VIII,Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity,The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess,Sid Meier's Railroads!,The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,Titan Quest,Prey,Suikoden Tactics,Enchanted Arms,Just Cause,Anno 1701,Half-Life 2: Episode One,Dessa och många många fler (obs! Vi spoilar inte de som ligger i våra personliga topplistor ovan!

From Mario's 40th anniversary to new Switch 2 games to a big merch push, we weigh in on all the news from the recent Nintendo Direct. Plus, a revisit of the year's Marvel movies.

The Ethics of Care presents one of the most cogent and effective alternatives to liberal government theory current today. It is revolutionary, empathetic, inclusive, and compelling. Today, Professor Kozlowski outlines the theory and practice of the Ethics of Care (as presented in Held's The Ethics of Care and Pirate Care by Graziano et al.) as a culmination of his discussions of liberal theory, anarchism, activism, and contemporary political practice. This is what the future could look like, folks. Don't miss it.Additional readings today include:Graeber, Pirate Enlightenment, or the Real LibertaliaSteinbeck, The Grapes of WrathSilko, Ceremonyand a double video game recommendation - probably two of the greatest politically-minded games ever made:Sid Meier's Alpha CentauriShadowrun: Dragonfall

Professor Kozlowski continues his idiotic life choices by reading and critiquing the neo-liberal political philosophy discussion surrounding John Rawls' A Theory of Justice. We'll talk about what Liberalism is, its dominance in the discussion of political philosophy, and its assumptions and blind spots - as well as just getting very frustrated by Nozick's particular brand of Libertarianism.Our readings today come from:FDR's State of the Union addresses in 1941 and 1944Rawls' A Theory of JusticeNozick's Anarchy, State, UtopiaWalzer's "A Defense of Equality"And additional readings include:Friedman's The World is FlatHayek's The Road to SerfdomCaro's The Power BrokerGraeber's Bullshit JobsHuxley's Brave New WorldGibson's NeuromancerWallace's The Pale KingThe Big Short (2015)Sid Meier's CivilizationFate of the WorldUmurangi GenerationIf you selfishly and freely wish to meditate on Professor Kozlowski's other individualistic contributions to society, thus patronizing his websites and encouraging more of the same, consider visiting his website: https://professorkozlowski.wordpress.com/

Fredrik och Poki ger forna år en match, när de ska samsas om dåtidens bästa spel. Detta ÄR "Retro GOTY!".Dags för retrospel - eller vad nu 2000-talets spel är?! Upplägget är som vanligt; Vi lyfter först våra personliga topp tio spel för året i fråga - denna gång spelåret 2004! Därefter gör vi den titulära RETRO GOTY:n.Vilka är spelen som hamnar i vår gemensamma "Game of the Year" á 2004? Lyssna och lär kära lyssnare!Exempel på spel som tas upp:The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth,Need for Speed: Underground 2,Far Cry,Half-Life 2,Burnout 3: Takedown,Doom 3,The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay,Sid Meier's Pirates!,The Sims 2,Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising,The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,Tales of Symphonia,Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade,Disgaea: Hour of Darkness,Silent Hill 4: The Room,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,Metroid: Zero Mission,Metroid Prime 2: Echoes,Halo 2,Castlevania: Lament of Innocence,Fable,Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen,Obscure,Doom 3,Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II,Lineage II,Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles,Siren,Legacy of Kain: Defiance,Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly,Dessa och många många fler (obs! Vi spoilar inte de som ligger i våra personliga topplistor ovan!

When the Entrepreneur picks up a distress signal from a ship full of alien peepers, Captain Archer offers them a tour and puts everyone in position to hijack the ship. But after Archer plays dead in the transporter alcove, simple D'Jamat realizes he did a bad job at jacking. Which sport did Hoshi switch over to? What's left over in the crematorium? Who's not playing by Sid Meier rules? It's the episode that's recruiting for a holy war volleyball team.Support the production of The Greatest GenerationGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Riker - Quantum LeapThe Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam Ragusea & Dark MateriaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social

Erik joins Ben this week to chew the fat about… math? NOPE! We'll just insert THAT version of the definition into the title graphic instead, thank you (sorry, Norah)! However, the fellas ARE going to discuss how the word "derivative" is used in positive and negative contexts, but first a warmup—talking about their “glory days” and high school experiences. In the obligatory “What Have They Been Up To" intro, Erik shares details about what's going on in the development of Rogue Climber, and Ben offers details and opinions about the games Spacepunk Survival and Polterguys: Possession Party. FINALLY… they move on to the definition and etymology of the word, namedrop some video games and game designers, talk about Ben's favorite movie, and engage in other assorted conversational shenanigans. In the bonus clip, Ben tells the story of the time he said something objectively strange in a job interview.  *** 00:00:20 - Sleepy spelling, parents trying too hard, verbs and a past participle, and high school  00:03:31 - Erik's lunchtime cartography skills, book exchange story, and not for consumption 00:07:30 - High school emulation, going to shopping malls, and game release midnight events 00:12:23 - A coffee shop stock owner, and what's new in the world of Imaginary Game Studios 00:16:43 - Belonging in the “think tank,” opinions on Severance, and Ben likes happy endings 00:18:47 - Thoughts on relatable characters, the Coen brothers, and Erik's watch-along idea 00:26:34 - A couple of mini-reviews—starting with Ben's thoughts on Spacepunk Survival  00:28:34 - Fundamental insights from Sid Meier, visual novels, and reflections on PAX feedback  00:31:56 - Ben's spit and plosive-ridden thoughts on Polterguys: Possession Party  00:33:03 - Inverse Fall Guys on a smaller scale, Ben has a powerful mouth, and final verdict 00:35:50 - A math free definition of derivative, Ben probably wouldn't notice, and the origins 00:39:23 - Practical Creativity at the GDC, fighting games, professional critics, and perspective 00:41:42 - cynical gamers, People Can Fly games, stakes not steaks, and Cyberpunk: 2077 00:47:02 - The “brain dance” game mechanic, Ben sells the movie Brainstorm, and the lore 00:53:24 - The futures market, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and a Cameron Frye callback 00:58:08 - Mediocre game experiences, clones, percolating, inspiration, and happy accidents 01:01:00 - The messy board, Ben's final plea, Andrew's one-sided feud, and the cooking show BONUS 01:03:26 - Don't try this at home kids—Ben's job interview story… made entirely of butter  *** Follow all the shenanigans of Imaginary Game Studios here… On their website: https://www.imaginarygamestudios.com/  On their Discord: https://discord.gg/YyDD7ECtdJ  On their YouTube channel - they post all sorts of stuff from gaming news, to gaming podcasts, to game jams, to the occasional cooking video: https://www.youtube.com/@caxtnova Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On Substack: https://twovaguepodcast.substack.com/ On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twovaguepodcast.com For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com -AND-  …for all of your PRI and 2VP merch check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries *** References, Links, and Tags Imaginary Game Studios GAMES on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2673440/Rogue_Climber/  

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!The most basic instinct we have is self-defense. It's a pity we leave ourselves so open to attacks on spiritual fronts. This week we'll discuss how my least favorite kind of apology is sometimes the best kind; how a president secured the nation by taking custody of an entire continent; how the best defense in the history of football disappeared, never to be seen again; and how growing your sphere of influence can cost you everything that matters.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

This Week's Panel - Big Ell, wildwest08   Question of the Week - What are games or genres that you liked as a kid that you don't like as much now? Conversely, are there any games or genres you DIDN'T like as a kid that you grew to like as you got older?   Show Discussion - Ell played yet another Eastasiasoft game that involves LOTS and LOTS of JUMPING! He also enjoyed another secret game that he will divulge. He may even have a potty mouth this episode. Oops! Wildwest played a secret game. If you don't read the show notes. And nobody does. So it's still a secret. We've got targets, RTDL, and Game Pass news. Welcome to Achievement Hunting 101!   Games Mentioned: Big Ell - Go Go Jump!!! wildwest08 - Sid Meier's Civilization VII   ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Sid Meier's Pirates! and Sorry We're Closed and the power of putting your name on something. Also featuring coat envy, the power of the wind, and the invention of London.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticWelcome to Episode 146Hosted by Analytic DreamzDiving into the pulse of music, gaming, and industry newsGaming SegmentMain Topic: Is full-body VR the future of gaming?Exploring the next wave of immersive techHow it could reshape the way we playNews & Updates:Sony's potential acquisition of FromSoftware via KadokawaWB Studios' upcoming Batman titleLatest updates on PhasmophobiaReviews & Highlights:Cookie Run Kingdom: Bang Bang – Mobile success breakdownPoppy Playtime – Unpacking Chapters 1 through 4Updates on Sid Meier's Civilization, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Donkey Kong Returns HDMusic SegmentKendrick Lamar:Breaking down standout Grammy and Super Bowl performancesThe Weeknd:Analyzing Hurry Up Tomorrow sales trajectoryKanye West:Recent moves suggesting he might need serious helpDrake & PartyNextDoor:Celebrating $$$4U hitting No. 1Industry SegmentMarvel Rivals:Layoffs and their ripple effectsDisney:CEO Bob Iger's $41.1M payday in 2024 amid worker cutsJay-Z & Block Inc.:The messy Patel v. Dorsey et al lawsuitSEC violations and fiduciary duty breachesSpecial ShoutoutFirst-ever vlog: Analytic Dreamz vs Lil Oochie Full Gaming GauntletDropping to celebrate 9M downloads!Closing CallTune in for unfiltered insights and detailed breakdownsStay ahead in music and gamingSubscribe now and join the conversation with Analytic Dreamz on The Notorious Mass Effect!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticWelcome to Episode 146Hosted by Analytic DreamzDiving into the pulse of music, gaming, and industry newsGaming SegmentMain Topic: Is full-body VR the future of gaming?Exploring the next wave of immersive techHow it could reshape the way we playNews & Updates:Sony's potential acquisition of FromSoftware via KadokawaWB Studios' upcoming Batman titleLatest updates on PhasmophobiaReviews & Highlights:Cookie Run Kingdom: Bang Bang – Mobile success breakdownPoppy Playtime – Unpacking Chapters 1 through 4Updates on Sid Meier's Civilization, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Donkey Kong Returns HDMusic SegmentKendrick Lamar:Breaking down standout Grammy and Super Bowl performancesThe Weeknd:Analyzing Hurry Up Tomorrow sales trajectoryKanye West:Recent moves suggesting he might need serious helpDrake & PartyNextDoor:Celebrating $$$4U hitting No. 1Industry SegmentMarvel Rivals:Layoffs and their ripple effectsDisney:CEO Bob Iger's $41.1M payday in 2024 amid worker cutsJay-Z & Block Inc.:The messy Patel v. Dorsey et al lawsuitSEC violations and fiduciary duty breachesSpecial ShoutoutFirst-ever vlog: Analytic Dreamz vs Lil Oochie Full Gaming GauntletDropping to celebrate 9M downloads!Closing CallTune in for unfiltered insights and detailed breakdownsStay ahead in music and gamingSubscribe now and join the conversation with Analytic Dreamz on The Notorious Mass Effect!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiamy o powrocie prawdziwej legendy. Mowa tu oczywiście o demie Gothic 1 Remake, więc wszyscy na galowo, sprawnie reytują pochwalne wiersze. Poza tym sprawdzamy czy Cywilizacja VII rzeczywiśie jest taka przeciętna jak to maluje Internet i czy Avowed dowiozło to co obiecywało. Będzie też Goro Majima oraz trochę nostalgii z Lost Records. Oczywiście, nie zabraknie bajopów i wieści z branży. W co graliśmy Gothic 1 Remake - Demo (Nyras Prologue) In Sink A Co-Op Escape Prologue RoadCraft Demo Monster Train 2 Demo Sid Meier's Civilization VII Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Lost Records Bloom & Rage Avowed Forumogadka to podcast poświęcony szeroko pojętej elektronicznej rozrywce w ujęciu odrobinę mniej poważnym i zdecydowanie mniej profesjonalnym. Od graczy dla graczy. Regularnie, bo co dwa tygodnie, w każdą sobotę późnym popołudniem możesz posłuchać nowego odcinka poświęconego nowinkom branżowym, recenzjom gier i wszystkim innym tematom, o które potkniemy się w naszych rozmowach. Więcej Forumogadki na: Stronie WWW: https://forumogadka.pl iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/pl/podcast/forumogadka/id328575115?mt=2 YouTube: https://youtube.com/Forumogadka Facebooku: https://facebook.com/Forumogadka Twitterze: https://twitter.com/forumogadka Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WJl8GgTBW4PxavSzykiOz?si=_s2hSy9vQ6W6lBhC8nsc8A Discord: https://discord.gg/tmxNSf8BYS RSS: https://forumogadka.pl/rss Pytania, uwagi i groźby należy kierować pod adres: kontakt@forumogadka.pl Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:15:58 GMT Gothic 1 Remake - Demo (Nyras Prologue), In Sink A Co-Op Escape Prologue, RoadCraft Demo, Monster Train 2 Demo, Sid Meier's Civilizatio

This week we're wowed by Avowed (sorry), and also playing Void Crew, Keep Driving, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. In the news, shocking Marvel Rivals layoffs, a State of Play impressions roundup, Grand Theft Auto Online's user-generated future, and Everwild still exists. Also there might be an asteroid on the way? Tune in and hear all about it! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:26) Why does Windows 11 hate computers?! (00:07:44) Asteroid tracking? (00:10:16) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:41:21) First Break (00:43:48) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:55:38) Keep Driving  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 06, 2025 (01:03:26) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:17:35) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (01:19:24) Second Break (01:19:29) NetEase lays off NA Marvel Rivals team (01:32:05) Sony's recent State of Play (01:33:24) Saros  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (01:36:45) MindsEye  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:41:00) Directive 8020  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 02, 2025 (01:44:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 29, 2025 (01:49:06) Days Gone Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 25, 2025 (01:49:37) WWE 2K25  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Mar 14, 2025 (01:51:06) Darwin's Paradox  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2025 (01:51:18) The Midnight Walk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:51:28) Dreams of Another  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  2025 (01:53:02) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 28, 2025 (01:53:13) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds  |  [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:57:09) What will the next GTA Online be? (02:03:50) Some tidbits about the future of Xbox (02:10:17) Art Director of Half-Life 2 passes away (02:12:49) Email (02:16:12) Nextlander content updates (02:20:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:39) Wrapping up (02:23:54) See ya!

In this episode of Condensed Histories, Jem delves into the history and cultural impact of the beloved video game series Sid Meier's Civilization. He discusses the evolution of the game from its inception in 1991 to the latest installment, Civilization VI, and the anticipated Civilization VII. He explores gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the educational value of the series, highlighting how it brings world history to life by allowing players to lead various civilizations from antiquity to modern times. The episode also covers real historical interactions between differing civilizations, with in-depth analyses of Japan's Meiji Restoration and Hernán Cortés' conquest of the Aztec Empire.00:00 Introduction to Condensed Histories01:03 Greg the Editor's Excitement01:55 The Evolution of Civilization Games03:24 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies07:12 Cultural and Technological Impact20:42 Historical Examples of Civilization Clashes21:27 The Opening of Japan26:51 Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire36:44 Reflections on Civilization's Educational Value39:39 Civilization VII and Final Thoughts43:10 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we dive into the history of Indigenous representation in the Sid Meier's Civilization series. From early portrayals to the groundbreaking collaboration with the Shawnee for Civilization 7, we explore how gaming has shaped public perceptions of Indigenous histories. Our discussion unpacks the importance of authentic representation, the role of Indigenous-led initiatives in game development, and how community engagement can create more accurate and meaningful narratives. Tune in as we examine what this means for archaeology, public education, and the future of Indigenous storytelling in digital spaces.Links: The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021) Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998) Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty BioTranscripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/great-plains-archaeology/14Contact: Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologist Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.comAffiliates Motion

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we dive into the history of Indigenous representation in the Sid Meier's Civilization series. From early portrayals to the groundbreaking collaboration with the Shawnee for Civilization 7, we explore how gaming has shaped public perceptions of Indigenous histories. Our discussion unpacks the importance of authentic representation, the role of Indigenous-led initiatives in game development, and how community engagement can create more accurate and meaningful narratives. Tune in as we examine what this means for archaeology, public education, and the future of Indigenous storytelling in digital spaces.Links:The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty BioTranscriptsFor a transcript of this episode, tap the Zencastr icon on in the upper left corner of the Podcast image.Contact:Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologistEmail: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.comAffiliatesMotion

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment, Analytic Dreamz explores the intricacies of "Sid Meier's Civilization VII," a turn-based strategy game where players lead civilizations from ancient to modern times. Analytic Dreamz discusses the core gameplay mechanics, including managing growth, diplomacy, warfare, and culture on a hex-based map, and how the technology tree shapes progression and victory through various conditions like Domination or Science.The podcast highlights unique features such as historical leaders with special abilities, robust mod support, and the construction of World Wonders. Analytic Dreamz also examines how random events like natural disasters or diplomatic incidents add depth to each playthrough. With a standard game lasting 8-12 hours and extended play offering hundreds of hours, the longevity of the game is clear.Following its February 11, 2025 release, "Civilization VII" has set sales records, becoming the fastest-selling in the series and selling 3 million copies in its first month, significantly boosted by console versions. Analytic Dreamz covers its market performance, debuting at #2 in the UK charts, and its critical reception, with IGN lauding it as the best entry yet, while some fans express concerns over balance and historical representation.Analytic Dreamz delves into the game's development by Firaxis Games, its availability on multiple platforms, and the promise of future expansions like VR and potentially mobile ports. Technical aspects, including minor launch bugs and community calls for UI improvements, are discussed alongside Firaxis's plans for updates.Community impact is another focus, with the game's educational value and its significant cultural footprint in gaming history explored. Analytic Dreamz concludes by affirming "Civilization VII's" place as a top strategy game of 2025, continuing the franchise's legacy of blending accessibility with profound strategic depth.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Len, Fraser, and Sin gather to try and figure out what the heck happened with Civilization 7. We discuss why it's such a let-down for the legendary series, and whether or not it's just time for civilization to end.

Christmas came early this year with the release of Civilization VII! Jerrett shares his first impressions of the game as well as how it lives up to the legacy Sid Meier's classic strategy franchise. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Moment with Mogan 8:56 - Sony State of Play February 2025 11:01 - Civilization VII First Impressions Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast

Brad and Vinny dig holes this week and have a great time doing it, Alex dons his Civilization hat once again, and we all consider this weekend's mysterious PSN outage, the tumultuous development of Monolith's Wonder Woman, yet another Arkham game from Rocksteady, an upside-down Switch 2, the release date of Grand Theft Auto 7, and some rapid-fire State of Play coverage. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:27) Alex opens the door to Hanna-Barbara talk (00:08:44) Leaf blowers, in the snow, at 6AM! (00:14:53) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (00:46:24) First Break (00:48:41) A Game About Digging A Hole  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 07, 2025 (01:03:19) PowerWash Simulator  |  [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 14, 2022 (01:06:22) Rift of the NecroDancer  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (01:07:41) Crypt of the NecroDancer  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac]  |  Apr 23, 2015 (01:10:35) Any Avowed excitement out there? (01:13:20) Second Break (01:13:24) PSN goes out and Sony has little to say (01:22:08) State of Play is happening soon! (01:28:01) What is going on with Warner and Wonder Woman? (01:40:53) ...and they are making a Batman game? (01:50:10) Steam adds information about updates during Early Access (01:57:52) Switch 2 might be able to invert? (02:03:13) Oh, and don't forget about GTA! (02:05:01) Emails (02:17:41) BREAKING Live Sony State of Play reacts (02:22:47) ...and back to another email! (02:25:07) Wrapping up and thanks (02:28:32) Nextlander content updates (02:30:31) See ya!

Civilization VII is out this week, and it's time to break down Sid Meier's iconic series. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about their favorite games in the franchise, what "4X" actually means, and why Civ games are so appealing to so many people.One More Thing:Kirk: “The Ghosts in the Machine” an excerpt from Mood Machine by Liz PellyMaddy: ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard Just Went From A Good RPG To One Of BioWare's Most Important Games' by Ken Shepard [Spoilers]Jason: AvowedLINKS:“Casual Viewing: Why Netflix Looks Like That” by Will Tavlin for N+1: https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

We are halfway through February, and games are already starting to come out. Civilization VII and Rift of the Necrodancer are here, and one of us has played one of those games. Lastly, Jason found a new computer - tune in to find out what he got!   Sid Meier's Civilization VII Destiny 2 Humble Bundle Raft Rift of the Necrodancer

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 1999's Outcast. Tim can't get enough of the voxels, and we dive a little bit into combat, mounts, and structure. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Mostly through Shamazaar Issues covered: revisiting Defeating Games for Charity, the work behind the event, launch of VGHF library, accepting the voxels, possible benefits of voxels, how to represent transfer, back to metaballs, generating noise in the voxels, collision and voxels, looking unlike other games of the time, leaving out polygons for the voxels to show through, avoiding the enemies vs blasting, apparent resource scarcity, weak stealth, projectile-based shooting, combat and missing all the time, enjoying dodging but hating missing, abstraction in games, enemies dropping guns that disappear, voice work, stand-out characters, having fun with the NPCs, not being too self-serious, investigating the twon-ha, the different aesthetics of European games, a flexible mount, stumbling on the quest log, skipping ahead in the knowledge tree, seeing games in the same family, a milieu or scene, what were the game inputs that got you to this game, coming at ideas from different directions, German dubbing, the voice of Pey'j, adding legitimization, the music.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioStats, Mark Garcia, Artimage, Final Fantasy VI, Video Game History Foundation, Phil Salvador, Minecraft, Starfighter, Steve Ash, Spore, System Shock 2, DOOM (1993), CliffyB, Chess, Annals of the Grand Historian, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Bruce Willis, Halo, Dark Crystal, Beyond Good and Evil, Rayman, Ultima (series), Populous, Peter Molyneux, Sid Meier, Civilization (series), Vitor, Assassin's Creed (series), David Gasman, Star Wars, John Williams, Dark Souls 2, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers. Next time: More Outcast Twitch: timlongojr Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Civilization 7 debuts on Steam to mixed ratings (52% at time of writing), but does it deserve those reviews? Christian finds out Nic and Amanda are WARMONGERS as we discuss our history with this beloved franchise, and our experience playing the newest installment. TOPICS Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Alpha Centauri, Sid Meier's Civilization® V, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 When did we know Civ was the shit - 2:40 What did we like most about past Civs? - 11:40 CIV 7, BABY - 17:40 Listener Questions - 55:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movies and the entertainment industry often portray intimacy in reckless and unbiblical ways. The Plugged In team discusses how Hollywood deals with sex and how you as a parent can springboard from that to teach the truth about God’s design. They then look at 2025’s upcoming video games and what your family needs to know about them. Get your copy of Plugged In’s helpful book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Civilization Revolution · Civilization Revolution 2 · Civilization Beyond Earth · Sid Meier’s Civilization VI · Civilization V · Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall · My Sims · Sims 2 · Sims 3 · Sims 4 · Sims Medieval · Grand Theft Auto IV · Grand Theft Auto V · Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City · Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas · Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars · Fable · Fable II · Fable III · Fable: The Journey Check out the Plugged In Blog! · Living in a Sims-ulation · GTA’s Nasty Hidden Hot Coffee is Back…Why Should Parents Care · Grand Theft Agony The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

With Lemon captured by the villainous Agrigenta Salumeria and her devious parasite Fingerdale, Linus, Uly, and Paris have no choice but to discuss the evolution of the Sid Meier's Civilizati—rescue her! And when Lemon and her captors reach Pennsylvania Base Camp, you know that can only mean one thing: Intercourse!Follow us on twitter for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.Special Thanks as always to Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button!This episode features additional sound design by Michaël Ghelfi. Michaël creates brilliantly crafted soundscapes and ambient tracks for all sort of productions and they make perfect accompaniment to your ttrpg home games. Find his work on YouTube, and support that good stuff on Patreon.Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review!Advertise on Rude Tales of Magic via Gumball.fm.Support the show: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bloodshed, one of Bobby's favorite demos from Steam NextFext, releases in early access. Amanda plays Neva which recently won the Games for Impact award at the 2024 Game Awards, Christian plays an old Sid Meier's game, Alpha Centauri, at the request of a listener. Nic breaks down the recent Marvel Rivals patch with new characters and balance changes. Head to dlgaming.net to join our Discord, become a patron or join us for live shows on Sundays. TOPICS Bloodshed, Marvel Rivals, Neva, Alpha Centauri, Sand, Cruel, The Bustling World, Airborne Empire TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 Pinging It - 1:18 Bloodshed - 11:24 If I was a billionaire... -21:05 Marvel Rivals - 24:00 Neva - 32:56 Alpha Centauri - 40:50 Call of Duty BO6 - 52:08 Sand - 56:05 Cruel - 1:02:13 The Bustling World - 1:04:35 WHAT IS KENSHI - 1:09:19 Listener Questions - 1:15:15 For more content, check out dlgaming.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we conclude our series on 2006's Dead Rising. We visit the end of the game a bit and then turn to our takeaways, before tackling a reader question. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Finished the game! Issues covered: the enemy mix, just being a journalist, being interrupted by Otis, the arrival of the army, captured by cultists, constant use of the chainsaw, adding an enemy and its impact, greater XP rewards, state changes and controlling the state change, an ongoing narrative, how games end, overtime mode, the helicopter arrival, how new game+ or post-game works these days, frustration with unplugging the bombs, vehicle troubles, reach exceeding grasp, having the wrong feelings, the wall mission, early replay to skills gather, the bomb cyclone, the open world structure and its rogue-like nature, picking the good inspiration, weapon variety and payoff, finding new things to do on your run, conducive to achievements, systems over mechanics, different kinds of mastery, getting little bang for buck from first person or special moves, zombies as level design, tuning and balancing, item progression, humans as the real enemies, psychopaths, little survivor stories, balancing silliness and poignancy, when you've changed your mind, individuating the clones, adding humor, using more and less of the language, moving to systems over mechanics, moving away from design documentation, iteration over inspiration, defensiveness, solving for growing team size with documentation. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dark Souls, MegaMan, Fallout, Bethesda Game Studios, Morrowind, The Witcher 3, Grand Theft Auto, Lost Planet, Monster Hunter, Dragon's Dogma, Resident Evil (series), Dawn of the Dead, Gears of War, Vampire Survivor, Robotron 2084, Fatal Frame, mystery dip, Republic Commando, George Lucas, The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Robin Williams, William Shakespeare, Harley Baldwin, Starfighter (series), Soren Johnson, Sid Meier, LucasArts, Halo, Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VI, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: ??? TBA ??? Errata: You do not in fact have to carry all the queens at once. Brett may not have advanced Isabela's conversation enough. Twitch: timlongojr Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

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