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The crew at Backward-Compatible.com draw on their backgrounds in game studies, game development, literature, art, music, and more to discuss games and new media with a splash of academia.... more
FAQs about Backward Compatible:How many episodes does Backward Compatible have?The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.
September 02, 201528. Theoretical Models for Time Travel (feat. Will Parsons)Will Parsons joins us to explain the various theoretical models for time travel and where each appears in media. Plus, Jim learns about the board game Tragedy Looper, and Doc complains about the Nintendo 3DS....more1h 35minPlay
August 27, 201541. Games and Learning (feat. Andy Howell)Educational therapist Andy Howell joins us for a conversation about games and learning. Plus, impressions of the strategy game Star Wars: Armada and the easy-going art game Hohokum....more1h 22minPlay
August 24, 2015Titansgrave: A Critical AnalysisDoc and Chris take an in-depth look at the first season of Wil Wheaton's roleplaying series, "Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana." You can watch Titansgrave here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWn6b8vi-PY&list=PL7atuZxmT954UvydqNVClXAH3GRT0pAp2 The official Titansgrave sourcebook for Fantasy AGE can be found here: http://titansgraverpg.com...more1h 9minPlay
August 20, 2015The Eden Program - PostmortemDoc and Chris sit down to discuss the making of "The Eden Program," including a look at some behind-the-scenes recordings from before and during production....more1h 17minPlay
August 19, 201540. Non-traditional Tabletop RPGs Revisited (feat. Brian McKitrick)Brian McKitrick returns to discuss more oddball and non-traditional tabletop RPGs, including Goblin Quest, The Warren, Gangland, Danger Patrol, and more. Plus, Chris shares his impressions of Exploding Kittens and the One Tweet RPG it inspired....more1h 17minPlay
August 12, 201539. Roundtable Discussion - Axiom VergeJim, Doc and Chris hold an in-depth roundtable discussion on Axiom Verge. Plus, a jam-packed opening half, including reports of employee mistreatment at Konami....more1h 54minPlay
August 06, 201538. Hybridizing Digital and Analog Games (feat. Nathaniel Torson)Veteran game designer Nathaniel Torson joins us to discuss the challenges and potential of hybridizing digital and analog games. Plus, Jim plays Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, and Chris talks Darkest Dungeon....more1h 17minPlay
July 29, 201537. Drugs, Sex and Violence in Gaming (feat. Bradley James)Bradley James, a PhD student at Staffordshire University, joins us for a Transatlantic dialogue on drugs, sex and violence in gaming. Or, as Doc likes to call it, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Plus, thoughts on Evo 2015 and the Konami-Kojima breakup....more1h 47minPlay
July 22, 201536. Oddball and Non-traditional Tabletop RPGs (feat. Brian McKitrick)The crew is joined by Brian McKitrick to talk about oddball and non-traditional tabletop RPGs, including Night Witches, 14 Days, and Ryuutama. Plus, an extended Button Mosh and a tribute to the late Satoru Iwata, former president of Nintendo....more1h 26minPlay
July 15, 201535. Non-linear Narrative ModelsJim, Doc and Chris get academic in a discussion of non-linear narrative models. Plus, we revisit Hearthstone to debut our new segment #getrekt, and Jim talks Jurassic World to debut The Other Stuff....more1h 42minPlay
FAQs about Backward Compatible:How many episodes does Backward Compatible have?The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.