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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 1H 45M

Episode 36 - Impact of Maps in Gaming!

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Maps in Gaming – From Open Worlds to AI and Procedural GenerationIn this episode, Heather, Tom, Ash, and Leon dive into the world of game maps, exploring everything from massive multiplayer open worlds to the pros and cons of AI and procedural generation.They discuss fast travel, exploration mechanics, and the games they’re currently playing, including Zelda and Stellar Blade. The conversation also touches on excitement for Death Stranding 2, current pricing trends in gaming, microtransactions, the influence of online gaming, and how all these elements are shaping the industry and game development.its a packed episode! so packed our recording software had a issue! soz ! Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz, how many will you get correct?Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro & What we've been playing + Some pickups00:19:34 Gaming News 🗞️00:35:08 Upcoming game releases00:39:00 Discord questions ⁉️00:54:46 Main topic : Maps in gaming01:27:03 Topic comments from Discord members01:36:24 Gaming quiz time!01:43:35 Shoutouts/Promo 👋Find all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/SZqaNVgT3Z⁠⁠Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Timeless Gaming Convention:Use our discount code older25 for 15% off all ticket prices!⁠https://timelessgaming.co.uk/discount/older25⁠Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!#gaming #podcast #gamingmaps #newgames #games

Maps in Gaming – From Open Worlds to AI and Procedural GenerationIn this episode, Heather, Tom, Ash, and Leon dive into the world of game maps, exploring everything from massive multiplayer open worlds to the pros and cons of AI and procedural generation.They discuss fast travel, exploration mechanics, and the games they’re currently playing, including Zelda and Stellar Blade. The conversation also touches on excitement for Death Stranding 2, current pricing trends in gaming, microtransactions, the influence of online gaming, and how all these elements are shaping the industry and game development.its a packed episode! so packed our recording software had a issue! soz ! Stay till the end and play along with our gaming quiz, how many will you get correct?Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro & What we've been playing + Some pickups00:19:34 Gaming News 🗞️00:35:08 Upcoming game releases00:39:00 Discord questions ⁉️00:54:46 Main topic : Maps in gaming01:27:03 Topic comments from Discord members01:36:24 Gaming quiz time!01:43:35 Shoutouts/Promo 👋Find all of our links here:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gameolder2024⁠⁠⁠Discord:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/SZqaNVgT3Z⁠⁠Twitter/X: https://x.com/GameOlderPodYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GameOlder2024Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/game_older_podcast__/⁠⁠⁠Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Discount codes and shout-outs:Bitmap Books 5% off all purchases: OLDER5⁠bitmapbooks.com⁠Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Sheffield:Quote "Game Older Podcast" for 5% off all items!Timeless Gaming Convention:Use our discount code older25 for 15% off all ticket prices!⁠https://timelessgaming.co.uk/discount/older25⁠Please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen, along with hitting the follow/subscribe button!#gaming #podcast #gamingmaps #newgames #games

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