It's time for our final podcast episode, as we explore the series of books that started my love of the adventure game genre, that being "Choose Your Own Adventure" titles.  As always, we'll talk about the history of the concept and the popularization of the titles, and then, as we end this particular podcasting journey, we'll bid everyone a fond farewell (at least for the time being). Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:05:00 History:  00:05:01 - 00:34:14 Final Remarks:  00:34:15 - 00:46:41

It's time for our final podcast episode, as we explore the series of books that started my love of the adventure game genre, that being "Choose Your Own Adventure" titles.  As always, we'll talk about the history of the concept and the popularization of the titles, and then, as we end this particular podcasting journey, we'll bid everyone a fond farewell (at least for the time being). Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:05:00</li> <li>History:  00:05:01 - 00:34:14</li> <li>Final Remarks:  00:34:15 - 00:46:41</li></ul>

Episode 25:  Choose Your Own Adventure Books

It's time to journey to Paris and uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar, as we look at the very first Broken Sword title, Shadow of the Templars.  Learn about how the game was created and how Revolution Software evolved as a development studio, and then, dive deep into the experience of actually playing the title as we discuss the story, gameplay, and puzzles during our talkthrough portion of the podcast. Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:26:06 Talkthrough:  00:26:07 - 02:08:10 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  02:08:11 - 02:17:21

It's time to journey to Paris and uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar, as we look at the very first Broken Sword title, Shadow of the Templars.  Learn about how the game was created and how Revolution Software evolved as a development studio, and then, dive deep into the experience of actually playing the title as we discuss the story, gameplay, and puzzles during our talkthrough portion of the podcast. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:26:06</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:26:07 - 02:08:10</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  02:08:11 - 02:17:21</li></ul>

Episode 24:  Broken Sword

It's time to take a trip to South America, as we look into the slightly lesser known mid-90s adventure game, Flight of the Amazon Queen.  Learn about how the game was created and what inspired its creation, and then, dive deep into the experience of actually playing the title as we discuss the story, gameplay, and puzzles during our talkthrough portion of the podcast. Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:23:20 Talkthrough:  00:23:21 - 01:26:58 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:26:59 - 01:35:26

It's time to take a trip to South America, as we look into the slightly lesser known mid-90s adventure game, Flight of the Amazon Queen.  Learn about how the game was created and what inspired its creation, and then, dive deep into the experience of actually playing the title as we discuss the story, gameplay, and puzzles during our talkthrough portion of the podcast. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:23:20</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:23:21 - 01:26:58</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:26:59 - 01:35:26</li></ul>

Episode 23:  Flight of the Amazon Queen

Try not to get bitten as we explore the very first season of Telltale's The Walking Dead.  Learn about the rise and fall of Telltale Games, the creation of their most popular game series, The Walking Dead, and then, dive deep into the experience of playing the game during our talkthrough section of the podcast. Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:30:20 Talkthrough:  00:30:21 - 02:08:39 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  02:08:40 - 02:22:43

Try not to get bitten as we explore the very first season of Telltale's The Walking Dead.  Learn about the rise and fall of Telltale Games, the creation of their most popular game series, The Walking Dead, and then, dive deep into the experience of playing the game during our talkthrough section of the podcast. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:30:20</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:30:21 - 02:08:39</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  02:08:40 - 02:22:43</li></ul>

Episode 22:  The Walking Dead Season 1

It's time to delve into one of my personal favorite sub-genres of adventure games, Full Motion Video games!  Learn about the history of FMV in gaming, and see how the technology evolved to become a major staple of adventure games in the 90s.  And, in a stunning turn of events, learn about some of the ways FMV is gaining a new following even today!

It's time to delve into one of my personal favorite sub-genres of adventure games, Full Motion Video games!  Learn about the history of FMV in gaming, and see how the technology evolved to become a major staple of adventure games in the 90s.  And, in a stunning turn of events, learn about some of the ways FMV is gaining a new following even today!

Episode 21:  Full Motion Video in Gaming

Grab your flashlight and your cape as we discuss the very first Pajama Sam game, "No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside".  Learn about the creation of Humongous Entertainment, the company behind the game, and then, dive deep into the experience of playing the game during our talkthrough section of the podcast. Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:19:24 Talkthrough:  00:19:25 - 00:43:24 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  00:43:25 - 00:55:59

Grab your flashlight and your cape as we discuss the very first Pajama Sam game, "No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside".  Learn about the creation of Humongous Entertainment, the company behind the game, and then, dive deep into the experience of playing the game during our talkthrough section of the podcast. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:19:24</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:19:25 - 00:43:24</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  00:43:25 - 00:55:59</li></ul>

Episode 20:  Pajama Sam

Artifex Mundi

Join me as we speak with Natalia Dolzycka and Magda Cielecka from Artifex Mundi, a company primarily known for developing and publishing casual hidden object adventure experiences, but who are now in the process of creating their first traditional point and click adventure game, Irony Curtain.  Learn about the origins of the company, some of the challenges they've faced over the years, and then, delve deep into the background of Irony Curtain, releasing later in 2019. Timestamps: Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:01:41 Interview:  00:01:42 - 01:07:03 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:07:04 - 01:10:42

Join me as we speak with Natalia Dolzycka and Magda Cielecka from Artifex Mundi, a company primarily known for developing and publishing casual hidden object adventure experiences, but who are now in the process of creating their first traditional point and click adventure game, Irony Curtain.  Learn about the origins of the company, some of the challenges they've faced over the years, and then, delve deep into the background of Irony Curtain, releasing later in 2019. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro:  00:00:00 - 00:01:41</li> <li>Interview:  00:01:42 - 01:07:03</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:07:04 - 01:10:42</li></ul>

Episode 19:  An Interview with Artifex Mundi

Come on a badass road trip with me as we explore the Tim Schaefer classic, Full Throttle!  Learn about the inspiration behind the game and the process for creating the title, and then, dive deep into the game's puzzles, design, and story as we conduct our traditional "talkthrough" of the entire experience.   Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:24:54 Talkthrough:  00:24:55 - 01:10:13 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:10:14 - 01:23:04

Come on a badass road trip with me as we explore the Tim Schaefer classic, Full Throttle!  Learn about the inspiration behind the game and the process for creating the title, and then, dive deep into the game's puzzles, design, and story as we conduct our traditional "talkthrough" of the entire experience.   Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:24:54</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:24:55 - 01:10:13</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:10:14 - 01:23:04</li></ul>

Episode 18:  Full Throttle

Set sail with me as we explore the world of Douglas Adams' Starship Titanic!  Learn about how the game was created, including its origins, which can trace its lineage back to the interactive fiction games of the early 80s.  Then, dive deep into the game's puzzles, design, and story as we conduct our traditional "talkthrough" of the entire experience.   Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:22:30 Talkthrough:  00:22:31 - 01:02:06 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:02:07 - 01:20:04

Set sail with me as we explore the world of Douglas Adams' Starship Titanic!  Learn about how the game was created, including its origins, which can trace its lineage back to the interactive fiction games of the early 80s.  Then, dive deep into the game's puzzles, design, and story as we conduct our traditional "talkthrough" of the entire experience.   Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:22:30</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:22:31 - 01:02:06</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:02:07 - 01:20:04</li></ul>

Episode 17:  Starship Titanic

Grab your fedora and dust off your trenchcoat!  Join me in exploring one of the finest Full Motion Video (FMV) games ever created, and certainly one which demonstrates what a true "interactive movie" can be, as we discuss Under a Killing Moon.  Learn about what Access Software used to look like in its formative years, how the Tex Murphy character came into existence, and then, as always, dive into the game's story and puzzles during our in-depth talkthrough.    Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:27:31 Talkthrough:  00:27:32 - 01:44:46 Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:44:47 - 01:55:46

Grab your fedora and dust off your trenchcoat!  Join me in exploring one of the finest Full Motion Video (FMV) games ever created, and certainly one which demonstrates what a true "interactive movie" can be, as we discuss Under a Killing Moon.  Learn about what Access Software used to look like in its formative years, how the Tex Murphy character came into existence, and then, as always, dive into the game's story and puzzles during our in-depth talkthrough.    Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:27:31</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:27:32 - 01:44:46</li> <li>Final Remarks / Preview for Next Episode:  01:44:47 - 01:55:46</li></ul>

Episode 16:  Under a Killing Moon

An exploration of adventure gaming across all eras, from classic titles through modern times

I just discovered this podcast. I absolutely love it. They historical portion is wonderfully researched and the talk through is nice at bringing back memories of the games I played in my teenage years.

I guess too late to the party

Love this podcast!  Very calming and informative and comfortable.

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Point and Click: An Adventure Game Podcast

Gabriel Knight

Our third podcast episode focuses on Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, an adventure game released by Sierra Online in late 1993.  Come join us on a (long) journey as we discuss the history behind the game and, as always, conduct an in-depth "talkthrough" of the entire experience. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:43:33 Talkthrough:  00:43:34 - 03:07:39 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  03:07:40 - 03:16:55

Our third podcast episode focuses on Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, an adventure game released by Sierra Online in late 1993.  Come join us on a (long) journey as we discuss the history behind the game and, as always, conduct an in-depth "talkthrough" of the entire experience. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:43:33</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:43:34 - 03:07:39</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  03:07:40 - 03:16:55</li></ul>

Episode 3:  Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

Grab your feather dusters...er...swords, and set sail on an adventure like no other!  In this episode, we talk about The Secret of Monkey Island, arguably one of the funniest adventure game titles of all time.  Listen in for a discussion of the history surrounding the creation of Monkey Island, along with a deep dive into Ron Gilbert's design methodology for both this and other adventure games.  Finally, relive the journey as we explore the entire game in our in-depth talkthrough of one of LucasArts' finest titles. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 01:04:13 Talkthrough:  01:04:14 - 02:28:10 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:28:11 - 02:39:06

Grab your feather dusters...er...swords, and set sail on an adventure like no other!  In this episode, we talk about The Secret of Monkey Island, arguably one of the funniest adventure game titles of all time.  Listen in for a discussion of the history surrounding the creation of Monkey Island, along with a deep dive into Ron Gilbert's design methodology for both this and other adventure games.  Finally, relive the journey as we explore the entire game in our in-depth talkthrough of one of LucasArts' finest titles. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 01:04:13</li> <li>Talkthrough:  01:04:14 - 02:28:10</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:28:11 - 02:39:06</li></ul>

Episode 8:  The Secret of Monkey Island

In this episode, we talk about one of the most influential games ever created - the early CD-ROM masterpiece, Myst!  Come listen to some of the history behind the creation of the best selling game of all time (at least until the early 2000s), and then relive the mystery once more, as we discuss our in-depth talkthrough of the experience. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 01:06:52 Talkthrough:  01:06:53 - 02:57:06 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:57:07 - 03:05:07

In this episode, we talk about one of the most influential games ever created - the early CD-ROM masterpiece, Myst!  Come listen to some of the history behind the creation of the best selling game of all time (at least until the early 2000s), and then relive the mystery once more, as we discuss our in-depth talkthrough of the experience. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 01:06:52</li> <li>Talkthrough:  01:06:53 - 02:57:06</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:57:07 - 03:05:07</li></ul>

Episode 5:  Myst

Grab a blanket and turn the lights off, as we delve into one of the spookier "classic" adventure games released in the 90s.  We discuss Phantasmagoria, one of Roberta Williams later games (and her first and only, to the best of my knowledge, FMV title) - learn about the history surrounding its development, the controversy it stirred, and its cultural significance.  Finally, re-experience the adventure as we discuss the story, in detail, during our talkthrough segment.  Happy Halloween everyone! Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:51:30 Talkthrough:  00:51:31 - 02:02:46 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:02:47 - 02:16:03

Grab a blanket and turn the lights off, as we delve into one of the spookier "classic" adventure games released in the 90s.  We discuss Phantasmagoria, one of Roberta Williams later games (and her first and only, to the best of my knowledge, FMV title) - learn about the history surrounding its development, the controversy it stirred, and its cultural significance.  Finally, re-experience the adventure as we discuss the story, in detail, during our talkthrough segment.  Happy Halloween everyone! Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:51:30</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:51:31 - 02:02:46</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:02:47 - 02:16:03</li></ul>

Episode 10:  Phantasmagoria

It's the start of December, and what better way to kick off a month of holidays than finishing up the LucasArts "Maniac Mansion" series, by playing Day of the Tentacle!  Learn how one of the most influential, and best, adventure games of all time was created, and snuggle up and stay warm as we go through an in-depth talkthrough of the entire experience.  Finally, see where one of the most beloved adventures of all time stacks up against our current Pantheon of Adventure Games. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:36:45 Talkthrough:  00:36:46 - 01:57:32 Final  Remarks  / Preview for Next Episode:  01:57:33 - 02:07:01

It's the start of December, and what better way to kick off a month of holidays than finishing up the LucasArts "Maniac Mansion" series, by playing Day of the Tentacle!  Learn how one of the most influential, and best, adventure games of all time was created, and snuggle up and stay warm as we go through an in-depth talkthrough of the entire experience.  Finally, see where one of the most beloved adventures of all time stacks up against our current Pantheon of Adventure Games. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:36:45</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:36:46 - 01:57:32</li> <li>Final  Remarks  / Preview for Next Episode:  01:57:33 - 02:07:01</li></ul>

Episode 13:  Day of the Tentacle

Join me on a fairy tale adventure as we discuss one of the first interactive graphical adventure games of all time, King's Quest!  We'll talk about some of the history behind Roberta Williams, the game's creator, and Sierra itself (which is the company that created the King's Quest series), as well as the development of the game itself.  After talking about the historical background of the game, we progress with our talkthrough of the game and dive deep into the story and puzzles, before ranking the experience and adding the title to our Pantheon of Adventure Games. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:32:15 Talkthrough:  00:32:16 - 00:50:41 Final  Remarks  / Preview for Next Episode:  00:50:42 - 01:02:46

Join me on a fairy tale adventure as we discuss one of the first interactive graphical adventure games of all time, King's Quest!  We'll talk about some of the history behind Roberta Williams, the game's creator, and Sierra itself (which is the company that created the King's Quest series), as well as the development of the game itself.  After talking about the historical background of the game, we progress with our talkthrough of the game and dive deep into the story and puzzles, before ranking the experience and adding the title to our Pantheon of Adventure Games. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:32:15</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:32:16 - 00:50:41</li> <li>Final  Remarks  / Preview for Next Episode:  00:50:42 - 01:02:46</li></ul>

Episode 15:  King's Quest

Disco is back!  In this episode, we revisit one of the classic Sierra Online titles, Leisure Suit Larry.  Learn where Larry came from, a little bit about its inspiration, and then, finally, take a trip down memory lane as we explore Lost Wages in detail.  It's all here in Episode 7 of our podcast devoted exlusively to adventure games - come listen in! Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:58:27 Talkthrough:  00:58:28 - 01:49:52 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  01:49:53 - 01:57:33

Disco is back!  In this episode, we revisit one of the classic Sierra Online titles, Leisure Suit Larry.  Learn where Larry came from, a little bit about its inspiration, and then, finally, take a trip down memory lane as we explore Lost Wages in detail.  It's all here in Episode 7 of our podcast devoted exlusively to adventure games - come listen in! Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:58:27</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:58:28 - 01:49:52</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  01:49:53 - 01:57:33</li></ul>

Episode 7:  Leisure Suit Larry

In this episode, we take a look at Beneath a Steel Sky, the second game developed by Revolution Software (of Broken Sword fame).  How does this one stack up against the other classics of the adventure game genre?  Find out as we take a look at both the history of the game and, as always, conduct an in-depth talkthrough of the story, puzzles, and overall quality of the experience. Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:44:37 Talkthrough:  00:44:38 - 02:41:25 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:41:26 - 02:48:01

In this episode, we take a look at Beneath a Steel Sky, the second game developed by Revolution Software (of Broken Sword fame).  How does this one stack up against the other classics of the adventure game genre?  Find out as we take a look at both the history of the game and, as always, conduct an in-depth talkthrough of the story, puzzles, and overall quality of the experience. Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:44:37</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:44:38 - 02:41:25</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:41:26 - 02:48:01</li></ul>

Episode 6:  Beneath a Steel Sky

You always were a kidder!  Come spend some quality time listening to our discussion of Harvester, one of the most controversial and violent adventure games of all time.  Let's kick off Halloween month with a discussion of how Harvester came to be, and then hold on tight as we dive deep into our talkthrough of the entire experience.   Timestamps: Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:45:37 Talkthrough:  00:45:38 - 02:11:21 Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:11:22 - 02:19:44

You always were a kidder!  Come spend some quality time listening to our discussion of Harvester, one of the most controversial and violent adventure games of all time.  Let's kick off Halloween month with a discussion of how Harvester came to be, and then hold on tight as we dive deep into our talkthrough of the entire experience.   Timestamps: <ul><li>Intro / Background / History:  00:00:00 - 00:45:37</li> <li>Talkthrough:  00:45:38 - 02:11:21</li> <li>Final  Remarks / Pantheon Ranking / Preview for Next Episode:  02:11:22 - 02:19:44</li></ul>

Episode 9:  Harvester

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