What happens when a game is so challenging that you simply refuse to quit? This week on Last Save Lounge, Aaron sits down with independent game developer and technical artist Caris Baker, co-creator of Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes, to talk about why StarCraft II is her favorite game of all time.

From growing up in a family obsessed with games, creativity, and play to becoming a professional game developer, Caris shares the winding path that led her to Blizzard's legendary real-time strategy game. We explore how StarCraft II became more than a hobby—it became a challenge that shaped the way she thinks, learns, and approaches her work as a creator.

In this episode, we discuss:

🎮 Why StarCraft II remains one of the greatest RTS games ever made

🎮 Growing up with Nintendo, PlayStation, PC gaming, and video rental stores

🎮 The surprising connection between StarCraft II, Warhammer 40K, and game development

🎮 How difficult games can inspire personal growth and mastery

🎮 ADHD, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges

🎮 Building Throwback: Jai Alai Heroes and creating arcade games in the modern era

🎮 Why some games stay with us throughout multiple stages of our lives

Whether you're a lifelong StarCraft fan, a game developer, an RTS enthusiast, or someone who loves hearing the stories behind people's favorite games, this episode is packed with gaming memories, creative insights, and plenty of nostalgia.

About Last Save Lounge

Last Save Lounge is a weekly cozy gaming podcast where developers, streamers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts answer one simple question:

"What is your favorite game of all time?"

Keywords: StarCraft II, StarCraft 2, Blizzard Entertainment, RTS games, real-time strategy games, game development, indie game developer, Throwback Jai Alai Heroes, technical artist, gaming memories, cozy gaming podcast, PC gaming, Warhammer 40K, Blizzard games, video game design

Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

🎮 About Last Save Lounge

A show about the video games that saved our progress, and a little bit of us. Each week, host Aaron talks with a guest about the single video game that means the most to them.

💸 Becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HoodieWeather - Get ad-free episodes, bonus segments, and free games!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.