Subquests

RPG franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Final Fantasy didn't just appear one day as the polished, AAA titles they are now. And to really understand how they came to be, we have to go back and see where they came from.

In this episode, we take a look at the RPG and it's origins in Prussian wargaming, Dungeons & Dragons, and the creative use of college computers.

https://www.subquestspod.com/podcast/1-a-brief-history-of-the-rpg-pt-1/

Bumpers

Pixel Lounge by Streambeats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_KE88Au6Fc&list=OLAK5uy_nD5xnCbhoOOgu5SS0vqjYdp0sTTFCMAhQ

Wandering Light by Streambeats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JTFoA1poQg&list=OLAK5uy_nD5xnCbhoOOgu5SS0vqjYdp0sTTFCMAhQ&index=8

Other

Patagonia by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What makes a game a game? The mechanics, conventions, technologies, and traditions of video games have a rich history that rivals that of any other medium. And those stories deserve to be told.

It's dangerous to go alone, so join Byron as he explores the stories behind the games you love - from their humble beginnings on oscilloscopes, to the strange side projects of well-known gaming brands, to the cutting edge tech behind modern games.