Episodes
The guys at Adventure Game Hotspot really get to know Dave Gilbert in this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast. Not only do they break down Dave's most iconic games and characters but they break him down as well. Okay, they don't break Dave but they get to know Dave personally by putting him on the 2 minute clock and throw rapid fire questions about his interests. Oh yeah, and they preview Old Skies, getting the latest on this incredible looking game. Stay to the end because...
Published 04/24/23
Are reviewers biased? Are the mainstream magazines and websites biased against indie games? Is Adventure Game Hotspot biased in our reviews? In this podcast we tackle the debate as to how accurate reviewers are and debate if there are natural biases when reviewing a video game. Stick to the end where Jack and Joshua each choose 5 video games or movies where they disagreed with the consensus review. Subscribe to Adventure Game Hotspot for daily narrative adventure game...
Published 04/18/23
In part one of this week Adventure Game Hotspot podcast Jack and Weird Gaming Adventure give more details about the upcoming Adventure Game Hotspot Convention - or AGHcon for short. They give the when, where, who and why. They also discuss exactly what the official Adventure Game Hall of Fame details are. You'll definitely want to tune in. Subscribe to Adventure game Hotspot for daily point and click adventure game videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNEqjUY_HPkID0JTmqpjkQ Join our...
Published 04/11/23
Have you been wondering if Mat Von Rhoon leaving Big Finish Games puts the Pandora Directive Remaster project at risk? Well wonder no more. We talk Tex Murphy and all sorts of other adventure game topics with former Tex Murphy developer Mat Von Rhoon. Oh yeah, and if you enjoy a good detective movie, TV show or book, stick to the end because we each rank our top 5 fictional detectives. Spoiler: Batman is a detective! --- Support this podcast:...
Published 03/19/23
In this incredibly fun Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast we have Weird gaming Adventure, Jack Allin, Jeff Tripoli and Matt Aukamp on to preview and break down their upcoming article. the Article is called 33 Best, New and Upcoming Adventure games of 2023 & 2024. I this podcast we dive deep into 12 of those games.  A few games that we discuss are Old Skies, The Expanse, Amnesia: The Bunker and The Crimson Diamond. You'll have to watch and read to get the rest of the titles.  As always, we...
Published 03/07/23
It's an adventure game smash up podcast. The Adventure Game Hotpot podcast and The Adventure games podcast team up to to have the ultimate adventure game discussion. They talk about they started int he industry, their favorite adventure game developers, where they see the adventure game genre going and they end it all off by choosing 15 trends in gaming that annoy the heck out of them. If you are a fan of point and click adventure games or if you are interested in getting into video game...
Published 02/20/23
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot the guys are joined by Francisco Gonzalez, creator of the upcoming Rosewater adventure game, Lamplight City, Shadlight, A Golden Wake and the Ben Jordan games. The conversation was dripping with personality and oozing passion. How could it not? They are talking about one of the most anticipated adventure games of 2023 - ROSEWATER - by Grundislav Games. The fun doesn’t end at Rosewater, they talk about past and present adventure games, adventure...
Published 02/12/23
Anna Mimik from 2 for 2 (creators of Kapia) joins Weird Gaming Adventure and Jack Allin to talk about what it was like being a new developer,  the advancements in the gaming world, and the future in gaming. AI, VR, and many more. Stay to the end because the three each choose their 5 favorite adventure game and other gaming innovations ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 01/28/23
Adventure Game Geek triumphantly returns to the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast as he, Weird Gaming Adventure and Jack Allin discuss Colossal Cave. Did the Williams new adventure live up to expectations? What is the future of Cygnus Entertainment? Speaking of the future? Is VR here to stay in the adventure game genre? We tackle those topics and also speculate on what Revolution Software's next game is going to be. Stay to the end because we each give 5 adventure games that can use a good...
Published 01/22/23
A Chat with Josh Mandel: A very special guest joins the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, as the acclaimed comedian/writer/designer/voice actor drops in to discuss Sierra, Legend and much more.  Josh Mandel was the voice of King's Quest 5 King Graham, co-creator of Space Quest 6, Freddy Pharkas and more. An absolute adventure game legend and a wonderful man. Together we talk point and click adventure games and sci-fi movies. --- Support this podcast:...
Published 01/15/23
Following our year-end roundup of Hotspot Highlights, we take one last look back to discuss the top new adventure game releases of the past twelve months. We also throw around a good handful of honorable mentions and discuss an adventure game that Weird gaming Adventure is excited about (the Adventures of Bryan Scott). Stay to the end because Jack and Weird Gaming Adventure choose their 5 favorite movies / tv shows of 2022 --- Support this podcast:...
Published 01/07/23
In our final podcast of 2022, Jack and Joshua look ahead to the most highly anticipated developments – for both the site and the adventure genre – in the coming year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 12/29/22
Adventure Game Geek, Weird Gaming Adventure and the great Robert Holmes discuss point and click adventure game music with the musical director of Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter and Morbeus. We also discuss Robert's musical past, his current  album Sequel, and the future of Jane Jensen adventure games. Stay to the end because we rank our top 5 adventure game soundtracks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 12/18/22
In this episode Jack and Weird gaming Adventure give a list of adventure games that they consider "guilty pleasures". They also give a list of underrated point and click adventure games. This is a fun back and forth Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast that you will want to listen all the way to the end.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 12/11/22
First-person vs. third-person: It's a showdown of styles and perspectives as we debate the merits of both. Do you prefer 1P adventure games or 3P point and click adventures? We'd love to hear your opinions over at Adventuregamehotspot.com  Bonus lists: Top five games with the best voice acting in adventure games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 12/03/22
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Weird Gaming Adventure, Jack Alling and Tom (developer of Lucy Dreaming) discuss if the point and click adventure game genre has been "dumbed down" and if so, why is that? They discuss if it's gone too far and how to fix it. Stay to the end because the guys give their 5 favorite franchises that should be turned into an adventure game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 11/20/22
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Adventure Game Geek returns to join Weird Gaming Adventure, Jack and staff writer Matt. The group played GOOD / BAD / INDIFFERENT with some some popular non LucasArts and Sierra adventure games. They also rank their 5 favorite female protagonists.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 11/12/22
In this podcast episode of Adventure game Hotspot, Jack and Joshua break down what they believe make a good graphic adventure game. The intricacies of game development that capture our attentions and hold us. They also discuss the new adventure game announcements that came out this week.  At the end, the guys each choose 5 of their favorite inventory items that are regularly in the games.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 11/05/22
In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast Jack Allin, Weird gaming Adventure and Beau (staff memeber of AGH)  discuss overrated adventure games and three underrated adventure games.   We also choose our 10 favorite adventure game tough guys.  If you are a fan of point and click adventure games or any other style of adventure games, you may consider following us.   Follow us at:  FB :            adventure Game Hotspot IG:              adventure_game_hotspot Twitter:     @aghotspot Web:...
Published 10/30/22
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Shawn Mills and Weird Gaming Adventure discuss the golden age of adventure games. They debate as to whether the adventure game genre really died and why. They discuss what are the factors for the adventure game industry has seen an uptick in popularity in recent years. Also, the guys each choose their 5 favorite side kicks from the graphic adventure game genre.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 10/22/22
In this episode, the founders of Adventure Game Hotspot, Jack Allin and Joshua Cleveland discuss their opinion on what an adventure game really is. They debate if action adventure games are truly adventure games. The guys also tease some details about the big launch event being hosted on Oct 15th. If that's not enough, Jack and Josh each give us their 5 favorite action adventure games.  Be sure to check out the website on opening day, OCT 14th. adventuregamehotspot.com Twitter...
Published 10/09/22
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot we have a nice chat with Stu from Youtube's Stu's Game reviews about the art of collecting big box pc games. More specifically, we are talking about collecting adventure games.  Big boxes, feelies, etc. We are talking about it. Stay to the end because Weird Gaming Adventure, Adventure Game Geek and Stu's Game Reviews each choose their 5 favorite adventure game cover art. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weirdgamingadventure/support
Published 10/04/22
In this part 2 episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Jeff Tripoli (90's PC Gaming and Sierra Facebook Group) joins AGG and WGA to discuss Weird Gaming Adventure's top 100 adventure game list. They discuss what they agree and disagree with. As always, Adventure Game Geek brings his unique adventure game experience and Jeff blows everyone away with his incredible knowledge of adventure games. This part 2 episode counts down from 40-1.  Oh, and did we mention that they guys each  rate...
Published 09/23/22
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Jeff Tripoli (90's PC Gaming and Sierra Facebook Group) joins AGG and WGA to discuss Weird Gaming Adventure's top 100 adventure game list. They discuss what they agree and disagree with. As always, Adventure Game Geek brings his unique adventure game experience and Jeff blows everyone away with his incredible knowledge of adventure games.  This episode counts down from 100-41. You'll have to tune into part 2 to get 40-1.  Oh, and did we...
Published 09/17/22
In this fun and upbeat point-and-click adventure game podcast, the guys team up with Pam from Cannot Be Tamed to talk about the latest developments with Return to Monkey Island, their history playing adventure games and they each choose 5 underrated Adventure games the deserve more credit than they do.  It's like they have been close friends for years. You'll want to get in on the fun with the latest episode of Adventure Game Hotspot with Weird Gaming Adventure and Adventure Game Geek. ---...
Published 08/29/22