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The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast

Anna & Paul
Adventure Games
King's Quest
Lucasarts
Space Quest
Sierra On-Line
Police Quest
The Dig
Point and Click
Sierra
Video Games
Point and Click Games
Leisure Suit Larry
Video Game Remakes
King's Quest VI
Loom
Toonstruck
Michael Land
Robert Patrick
Game Development
Remakes

A Point & Click Adventure Game Podcast, Classic & Modern- New episodes every other Tuesday!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes223Founded7 years ago
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Video GamesLeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

This week Anna and Paul are joined by Michael aka YakWaxLips! We're discussing the new Adventure Game Merch Store, the state of modern adventure games, how to market adventure games and support devs, the legacy of LucasArts in modern adventure games,... more

This week Anna and Paul are joined by OneShortEye and they go on the deepest of dives into The Dagger Of Amon Ra! OneShortEye has just concluded a proper digital archeological dig on the game for his upcoming documentary and he brought all of the wei... more

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This week Anna and Paul played say it with me, Echo Quest! Paul enjoyed it whereas Anna didn't appreciate the message citing "our flat earth is clean enough!". Okay fine she didn't. But she does say other things MANGIA!

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This week Anna and Paul are reunited and they kick things off with some story time about where Paul has been, thennn they get into the 1991 Jim Wall's adventure "Blue Force". It's one of those games a lot of us flagged as "one day I'll play that" kno... more

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Recent Guests

Rubén López
Co-founder of Aruma Studios, developing Shadows of the Afterland
Aruma Studios
Episode: Inside Shadows of the Afterland with Rubén López
Sean Parker
Creator and Director of Fogtown
Episode: Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Jason Mical
Author and expert on the Quest for Glory series
Episode: Questing For Glory (with Jason Mical)
Tom Hardwidge
Creative mind behind the adventure game Lucy Dreaming and Heir of the Dog
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Episode: The Enduring Appeal of Pixel Art (feat. Tom Hardwidge)
Ryan Slattery
Creator of 'Betrayed Alliance' and author of the game's player's guide.
Slatt Studio
Episode: The Dialectical Tension Between Point-and-Click Interfaces and Text-Parser Mechanisms in Digital Ludology. (feat. Slatts)
Erik Elsom
Video game music composer known for remastering classic soundtracks
Episode: King's Quest VI - Also the Best King's Quest (feat. Erik Elsom)
Dave Gilbert
Founder of Wadjet Eye Games and creator of various adventure games
Wadjet Eye Games
Episode: Point, Click, Listen: Dave Gilbert (Wadjet Eye Games)

Hosts

Anna
Co-host discussing classic and modern games, known for her engaging storytelling and deep knowledge of adventure game lore.
Paul
Co-host known for his humor and insightful commentary on classic adventure games, offering perspectives on gaming culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Love the banter!

    Thank you for an amazing podcast! You have rekindled my love for adventure games, and I can’t wait for The Phantom Fellows. Keep up the banter and all the good work mates!

    Owen in NZ 🇳🇿

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Othello hello
    Australia2 years ago
  • Best adventure game podcast

    And I’m definitely not one of the hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guerrillaemail
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show

    I'm so thankful for this show. Growing up on Dos games (and mostly Sierra at that), I've always felt like an outsider as a gamer, as most kids compared strategies about the order of which mega man robots to fight or how to recruit Shadow in FF6, but I was wrestling with how to tame the unicorn in KQ4 and wondering why Quest for Glory wasn't the talk of the playground. So, this podcast really feels like a home to me. It's a breath of fresh air when most other gamer podcasts would complain abou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Estep
    United States4 years ago
  • Great hosts and interesting

    Great show. Reminds of all the games I used to play. I’d love to hear more about other firms like accolade, microprose, Westwood etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terry Hanson
    United States4 years ago
  • I love this show!

    So good, I love the chemistry between the three hosts. Always looking forward the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mercurio1978
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners love the lighthearted banter of the hosts, often noting how it rekindles their affection for classic adventure games.
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The podcast is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and deep dives into the themes of games, capturing the essence of gaming memories.
Many express gratitude for the show's unique focus on lesser-known games, providing fresh insights and nostalgia for old favorites.

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Talking Points

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Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What's the current goal for Fogtown?
The current focus is on completing the game development while having plans for future episodes and expansions.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What can players expect if they pick up the game on Steam?
Players can anticipate a throwback FMV game with modular video clips based on choices they make, allowing for exploration and interaction.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What motivated you to make a computer game?
My fascination with adventure games from a young age led me to want to create video games.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: Can you walk me through how Fogtown started?
Fogtown started about 15 years ago as a live-action TV show before transitioning to puppetry during the pandemic.
Questing For Glory (with Jason Mical)
Q: What made you decide to write a book about the Quest for Glory series?
I wanted to cover the entire series to showcase its impact and design elements after being inspired by the nostalgia and the legacy of the games.

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3. Jason Mical
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7. Dave Gilbert

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