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Ask Us About Loom

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Beyond the Edge Of Owlsgard
Ending
The Dagger Of Amon-Ra
The Dig
Monkey Island
Curse Of Monkey Island
The Colonel's Bequest
Laura Bow
Lucasarts
Overboard
Expelled
Inkle Studios
Perfect Tides
Station To Station
Adventure Games
Sierra On-Line
Josh Mandel
1920s New York
Point and Click Adventure Games

Matt Latham, alongside the odd guest, delves into the world of Point and Click adventure games and their legacy in ASK US ABOUT LOOM. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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January of 2026 saw Perfect Tides sequel Perfect Tides: Station to Station be released. Matt is joined by College Fun Games' Daniel Turner to discuss the game, how it differs from it's predecessor, the character of Mara Whitefish and much, much more.... more

Two games today - Inkle's Overboard! and Expelled! are talked about by Matt and developer Jamie Patton. They dip into the style of interactive stories both games bring and just how much depth there is in the two of them and how they manage to improve... more

Twitch streamer Villainy is the guest this month, and ooooh boy is it a biggie. It's a really biggie. It's the second biggest biggie you'll ever play: The Curse of Monkey Island. In some circles it's the best Monkey Island game. To others it's not as... more

Alfredo Avalos is the guest this month! He and Matt delve deep into Lucas Arts' dramatic alien exploration game: The Dig. It's got a lengthy development time, a wealth of prestige talent behind it and a reputation for being "the serious one" in the c... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Turner
Creator of The Protagonist; co-host of Ask Us About Loom
College Fun Games
Episode: Ask Daniel Turner About...Perfect Tides: Station to Station!
Jamie Patton
Game developer at Clockwork Bird Games
Clockwork Bird Games
Episode: Ask Jamie Patton About...Overboard! & Expelled!
Alfredo Avalos
Fan of Point-and-Click adventures and game developer (Pirate Troops)
Chile-based game developer
Episode: Ask Alfredo Avalos about...The Dig!
Johnny Nys
Returning guest, previously discussed Laura Bow games
Episode: Ask Seoirse Dunbar and Johnny Nys About...The Dagger of Amon-Ra!
Seoirse Dunbar
Guest, discussed The Colonel's Bequest and Dagger of Amon-Ra
Episode: Ask Seoirse Dunbar and Johnny Nys About...The Dagger of Amon-Ra!

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Matt Latham
Host of Ask Us About Loom

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Ask Alfredo Avalos about...The Dig!
Q: What was the game market like in Chile when you were growing up with these games?
Alfredo discusses the availability of LucasArts titles, regional differences, and how the genre reached audiences despite language and access constraints.
Ask Alfredo Avalos about...The Dig!
Q: What was it like growing up with Chilean access to Point and Click adventures, and how did that shape your view of LucasArts games?
Alfredo explains his early exposure, language barriers, and how he and his peers interacted with English-language games, shaping a unique appreciation for the genre in a non-English-speaking context.
Ask Alfredo Avalos about...The Dig!
Q: So how old were you at the time then?
Alfredo reflects on his age at the time and discusses how his perspective has evolved since playing The Dig as a child, noting his later appreciation for its ambition and character-focused storytelling.
Ask Jamie Patton About...Overboard! & Expelled!
Q: What makes Expelled a stronger experience than Overboard, in your view?
Expelled deepens storytelling through layered secrets, an unreliable narrator, and an evolving morality system that reframes what counts as 'evil,' while retaining accessibility and a satisfying sense of discovery across multiple replays.
Ask Jamie Patton About...Overboard! & Expelled!
Q: Why talk about both Overboard and Expelled together as a pair?
Because Expelled expands the ideas from Overboard—more characters, a bigger setting, deeper mechanics like unreliable narration—while maintaining a consistent tonal thread that makes them natural partners and a showcase for Inkle's narrative approach.

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A show that explores the history and craft of point-and-click adventures through in-depth conversations with designers, commentators, and enthusiasts. Episodes center on classic and modern titles, examining storytelling, puzzle design, player agency, and the evolution of interface and accessibility. A recurring strength is tying personal development memories and industry context to rigorous design analysis, often connecting older games to contemporary streaming culture and broader genre trends. Listeners likely enjoy detailed design breakdowns, nostalgic reflections, and thoughtful critiques, with a particular appeal to indie developers, retro-game fans, and anyone curious about how narrative-driven games implement branching outcomes and st... more

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