Someone Should Finally Make Another AAA Point-And-Click Adventure
28theGamer came out with an article entitled : Someone Should Finally Make Another AAA Point-And-Click Adventure. The answer is Oh Brother. This episode features the Adventure Game Hotspot cast with Josh Cleveland and Jack Allen, diving into gaming *banter**. This is a lighthearted **gaming news* podcast. They also discuss current trends, noteworthy titles, and the challenges of balancing creativity and commercial success.
In this episode, they cover their own projects, including writing and game development, and review recent and upcoming releases like 'Old Skies,' 'Rosewater,' and 'Fog Town.' Packed with industry insights, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful analysis, this episode is a must-listen for adventure game enthusiasts.
00:00 Adventure Games
00:33 Writing Challenges and Creative Processes
04:36 Fog Town and Adventure Game News
07:15 Mystery House and Industry Insights
15:13 Gaming Experiences and Personal Projects
19:43 The State of Point-and-Click Adventure Games
44:30 The Importance of Animation in Games
46:41 Voice Acting: A Key Element
49:11 Balancing Creativity and Budget
50:58 The Pitfalls of Chasing Trends
56:19 Five Games That Went Too Far
57:07 The Broken Age Dilemma
59:12 Indiana Jones: From Greatness to Gimmicks
01:01:15 The 3D Transition: Broken Sword and Grim Fandango
01:05:06 Dreamfall's Open World Issues
01:06:43 The Downfall of AAA Adventure Games
01:19:15 Telltale's Overextension
01:20:18 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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