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  • 33 – Know Your Genre: Action Adventure

    Emily Hartwood survived a horror well before Jill Valentine. This episode we look at the Action Adventure genre on the PC. Join us as we define what the genre is, and look at some of the greats in the field.

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    References:

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

    Humble Store

    Music credits:

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

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    12 min
  • 32 – Starcraft

    More than just Warcraft in space. This episode we look at the eSport’s and RTS classic Starcraft. Special credit to the game for making a three faction single player campaign that doesn’t contradict itself. Up next on the game list, Tomb Raider. Come back next episode for a look at the Action Adventure Genre.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

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

     

    Humble Store

    Music credits:

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

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    24 min
  • 31 – eSports

    From arcades to major stadiums. This episode we’re taking a look at the areas and growth of eSports. Hear where they got their start, where they are now, and how we have no idea where it’s going.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    PC Gamer Article On WASD Layout
    Quake
    Starcraft
    Scarlett’s Tweet
    League Of Legends
    ESPN eSports Section
    Charlie Watson – CEO Set To Destroy X

    Humble Store

    Music credits:

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

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    20 min
  • 30 – Wing Commander 3: Heart Of The Tiger

    Here kitty kitty! This episode we look at Mark Hamill’s space shooter classic… no not that one, the other one, Wing Commander 3. Joining the crew of the TCS Victory, he does just that against the Kilrathi.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, Facebook, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    Wing Commander 3

    Star Citizen
    George Oldziey
    Humble Store *

    Music credits:

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

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    29 min
  • 29 – Con-version EGLX

    So we were talking earlier aboTHESHOWWILLBECLOSINGIN5MIN. This episode I share my experience with the EGLX convention at the International Center in Mississauga, ON. Thanks to the EGLX team for the media pass for the show, and all the volunteers for keeping the show running so well.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    EGLX
    4 The Money
    Luna – The Shadow Dust
    Machinarium *
    Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul *
    Lambton College eSport Management Program
    Set To Destroy
    Personal Computer Museum
    Boulder Dash
    Humble Store *

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    Music credits:

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

    *=Affiliate Links

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    25 min
  • 28 – Know Your Genre: Space Simulators

    This episode we take a look at some of the different types of space simulators that have come up in the industry. From the combat games to the trading games, with a detour into the world of space races.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    Stephen Hawking

    Wing Commander Series
    Star Trek Bridge Crew *
    Elite Dangerous *
    X3 *
    Buzz Aldrin’s Race To Space
    Kerbal Space Program *
    Universe Sandbox 2 *
    Humble Store *

    Music credits:

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

    *=Affiliate Links

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Hawking.

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    11 min
  • 27 – Planescape: Torment

    What can change the nature of a man? This episode we explore the game that gave us that phrase, Planescape: Torment. This classic of a game still shows up on the best of lists to this day.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    Planescape Torment Enhanced Edition

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

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    Music credits:

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

    *=Affiliate Links

    Updated my podcast.

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    26 min
  • 26 – Chris Avellone Interview

    The man who doesn’t stop swinging. In this special episode of Digital Roadmap, I sit down for a discussion with veteran game designer Chris Avellone. During our talk we cover everything from the design philosophies of his earlier work with Interplay all the way through his involvment with “Into The Breach” and “Pathfinder: Kingmaker”. Also, check the references for many of the items we discuss.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    George Ziets: A Retrospective On The Mask
    Prisoner’s Dilemma
    Planescape: Torment
    Fallout 2 *
    Fallout New Vegas *
    Wasteland 2 *
    Prey *
    Into The Breach *
    Subset Games
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker
    Amnesia *
    Legend Of Grim Rock *
    Don’t Starve *
    Dying Light *
    Duskers *
    RPG Codex

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    Music credits:

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

    *=Affiliate Links

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    1 hr 16 min
  • 25 – Know Your Genre: Computer Role Playing Games

    You must gather your party before venturing forth. This episode we take a brief trek through the history of Computer Role Playing Games and what they are. From Rogue to The Witcher we give you a good idea of what the genre represents.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    Rogue

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

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    Music credits:

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

    *=Affiliate Links

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    14 min
  • 24 – Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time

    Time travel and a voice in your head cracking jokes. This episode we look back at The Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time. Explore the distant past and distant future to the dulcet tones of a pop culture spouting AI and find out who will/did frame you 10 years from now/the other day. Time travel is weird.

    Remember to connect with us on twitter @roadmappodcast, visit the website RoadmapPodcast.com, or join the Discord server. And if you’re in the market for a new game, try shopping using our Humble Bundle Partner Link* to give a little back to the show at no extra cost.

    References:

    Journeyman Project 2: Buried In Time
    Manual
    Q.U.B.E *
    Event[0] *
    Thirty Flights Of Loving
    JazzPunk *
    Everyone’s Gone To The Rapture
    Gone Home *
    RealMyst *

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    23 min

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