Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast
by Adventure Game Hotspot
This is your point-and-click adventure game resource for all thing adventure gaming. Host by fans and industry vets of Adventure Game Hotspot website. If you like the classic adventures games and want to get our opinions on the new games, tune in weekly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support
Episodes
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Running an Adventure Game Convention is INSANE - W/ Tom Hardwidge
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Josh Cleveland and Jack Allin are joined by indie developer Tom Hardwidge to discuss the Adventure Game Hotspot YouTube channel updates, upcoming adventure game releases (including Tom's very own Heir of the Dog and share our favorite and…
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Picking Apart Moby Games best Adventure Games of 2000 - 2009 Podcast
In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin of adventuregamehotspot.com critiques the best ranked adventure games of 2000 - 2009, according to Moby Games. They agree with some a disagree with man others but the main thing that we can all agree on is that the point and...
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What an insane adventure game year this has been - Tex Murphy, Whirlight and more
In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin talk about how nuts this year has been in the adventure game industry. From good news like Under a Killing Moon having an amazing Kickstarter campaign to bad news like Double Fine having to fight for their careers under...
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Best Adventure Games of 1994-1999
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin continue their discussion about Moby Games rankings of point and click adventure games. This round they break down 1994-1999.
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Best Adventure Games of the 80's according to Moby Games.
In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast with Joshua Cleveland Jack Allin we specifically focus on the 1990s. 1990's adventure games to be specific. From Monkey Island to King's Quest to Space Quest, get ready for some serious retro gaming nostalgia. Sierra-Online, Activision, LucasArts, etc... we...
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Best Adventure Games of the 80's - According to Moby Games
In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast with Joshua Cleveland Jack Allin we specifically focus on the 1980s. 1980's adventure games to be specific. From Zork to King's Quest to Maniac Mansion, get ready for some serious retro gaming nostalgia. Sierra-Online, Activision, LucasArts, etc... we…
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Adventure Games to be excited about in 2026
The video is a podcast episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, hosted by Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin. They discuss adventure games released in the first two months of 2026 and anticipated games for the rest of the year. **Adventure Games Discussed:** * **Inkl games:** * ***Earth Must...
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Adventure games are back - and they are bigger than you think
In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Josh and Jack discuss the main stream attention the point and click adventure games are getting what the future holds. They break down 2025 in full detail and try to articulate how the success of the the indie game movement has benefitted the adventure game...
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Upcoming adventure games you NEED to be aware of
In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Joshua and Jack discuss some upcoming adventure games that may not be getting the attention that they deserve. They also discuss some more drama that involves Adventure Gamers website and choose ten point and click adventure games that Josh and Jack would…
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Are these first time game devs Foolish.....Mortals?
We catch up with our friends from Inklingwood Studios about their first ever game Foolish Mortals? What would these first time game devs change if they could do it over again? Why should we get excited over this classic style point and click adventure? Watch and listen...then click this link to…
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Talking top 100 all time Adventure & TOP 5 Scary Games
Join Joshua and Jack in part two of the behind the scenes podcast series as they discuss the making of Adventure Game Hotspot's Top 100 Adventure Games list. The guys reveal the process, discuss the criteria, and debate the inclusion of various iconic games. Additionally, we provide our top five...
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Ranking the Hotly Anticipated Upcoming Adventure Games of 2025
Hotly Anticipated Adventure Games for the remainder of 2025Join hosts Joshua and Jack as they enjoy an engaging discussion about the latest adventure games, upcoming releases, and the ever-changing landscape of the gaming industry. This episode covers upcoming adventure games like Split Town…
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We Tried comparing our BIG BOX Adventure Games collections
Big Box PC adventure game collections is what we are talking about on the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast. We have big box pc game collecting guru Stu's Game Reviews to discuss rare adventure games, how we find them, our rarest games and why there is a thriving big box pc games collecting…
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Thumbs up or Down on these controversial Adventure Game Topics
Top Adventure Game Series of All Time | Adventure Game Hotspot PodcastWelcome to the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast! In this episode, Joshua, Jack, and Matt dive deep into the world of adventure games. They discuss a variety of topics, from the viability of point-and-click mechanics to the...
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Adventure Game Remakes & Exciting New Projects
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, hosts Jack Allin and Josh Cleveland dive into sometimes good but often times disappointing adventure game remakes. They discuss the good, the bad, and everything in between. From recent remasters like Siberia to classics like Discworld Noir…
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Someone Should Finally Make Another AAA Point-And-Click Adventure
theGamer 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*...
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Sci-Fi and Adventure Games
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast! Joined by staff members Sean and Sam, hosts Joshua and Jack dive deep into the resurgence of sci-fi in adventure games. We discuss our favorite sci-fi properties, including Star Wars, Star Trek, and comedy sci-fi like Red...
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Behind the scenes of SpaceVenture's challenging development
The Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast brings on Chris Pope to discuss SpaceVenture's troubles during development and why we should be excited for it's releaseIn this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, hosts Joshua (Weird Gaming Adventure), Jack (Jack Allin), and Chris Pope (also known as...
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Legendary Adventure Game devs share INCREDIBLE insights
Join hosts Jack Allin Joshua Cleveland and special guests Francisco Gonzalez from Grundislav Games and Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games share their incredible knowledge and insights. Dive deep into the world of adventure game development, the challenges of marketing indie games, and the nuances...
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What makes a good adventure game Mystery and who does it best?
Exploring the Essence of Mystery in Adventure Games | Adventure Game Hotspot PodcastIn this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, Jack Allin and Joshua dive deep into the essence of mystery within adventure games. They discuss what elements make a great mystery, the balance between...
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Rolling Stone's Top 50 Games of All Time - Where are the adventure games?
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allin dive into Rolling Stone's Top 50 Video Games of all time, sharing their thoughts, disagreements, and personal preferences. They also discuss the genesis of Adventure Game Hotspot, Jack's departure from…
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2025 Adventure Game Hype: Top Picks and Predictions
Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast 2025: Exciting Games & Media to Anticipate! Join hosts Jack Allen and Joshua Cleveland in the latest episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast. In this episode, they dive into the thrilling lineup of adventure games anticipated for 2025, focusing on classic...
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2024 Adventure Game Year in Review
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, hosts Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allen reflect on the highs and lows of 2024 in the adventure game industry. They discuss the top 15 games of the year, review responses, and community feedback. Despite facing harassment and criticism, they...
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Talking all thing LucasArts adventure games.
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Joshua and Jack are joined by staff AGH staff member and prolific adventure game reviewer Johnny Nys. They discuss the recent AGH youtube video Ranking the 25 BEST LucasArts Adventure Games - Including Telltale https://youtu.be/bAxo2xwmGzE The guys...
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A Vampyre Story : A Bat's Tale discussion & interview w/ developers
A Vampire Story Returns: Behind the Scenes with Tag of Joy | Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast. In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, hosts Joshua Cleveland and Jack Allen sit down with Saronis and Giovannis, the brother developers behind Tag of Joy. They discuss the exciting news...
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Does the adventure game industry have a gatekeeping problem?
In this episode of Adventure Game hotspot Podcast, Jack and Joshua are joined by staff writer and AGH Network member Laura Cress (AKA Cressup from Youtube) to discuss if the the gatekeeping in the adventure game industry needs to stop. In other words, there may be a little drama discussed....
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These in game video game items are absolutely Iconic
In this video the guys, along with Rommi Noodles will be breaking down some of the most iconic in game items in all of gaming (with an emphasis on adventure games). An example? Sure. How about crowbar...or even the gravity gun from Half Life. The triforce in Zelda. You get it. Game items that are...
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Our Favorite Sierra Adventure Game Worlds
In the latest Adventure Game Hotspot podcast we break down our favorite moments at the Adventure Game fan Fair, our favorite worlds in Sierra-Online adventure games and then we do our top 5 where we each choose our 5 favorite classic adventure game houses / mansions, castles, etc. As you might...
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Forbes TRIED to rank the best adventure games ever
Forbes gave the old college try in ranking the 15 greatest adventure games ever. However, they failed about as much as Jack Allin, who also tried to give 15 financial tips (yes, you will find his hilarious fake tips in this podcast). We break down their choices of adventure games, laugh at them…
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Adventure Games are POPPING in 2024
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua and Jack talk about how busy of a summer it's been in the adventure game industry. They break down Riven and also discuss the news about A Quiet Place coming to the video game world. They also discuss each game that is going to be on hand…
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Talking about STOOPID adventure games with Lightfoot Bros (fixed)
Some games are just stupid. Oftentimes that is part of the charm. That was the purpose. Sam and Max could be considered a purposely stupid (and awesome BTW) game. But sometimes games are unintentionally stupid. We are discussing both of those and we do it with The Lightfoot Brothers developers....
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Sierra games, music and comedy with Sierra's Steve Conrad
Can you imagine being a fan of Sierra Adventure games one day, and then the next day creating adventure games with your hero's the next day? That is the genesis of Steve Conrad's adventure into adventure game design. And what an adventure it is. If there was a big Sierra game in the early to mid...
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Why we keep coming back to Adventure Games
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua, Jack and Adventure Game Geek break down why they love adventure games and why it's so easy for them to keep coming back.
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Talking adventure game VINYL with KQ6 An Ode to the Isle creator
in this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast Joshua and Jeff talk to musical savant and creator of King's Quest 5, and the currently in development KQ6: An Ode to the Isle Eric Olsom. We break down the fun and nerve wrecking challenges to creating adventure game vinyl. Stay to the end because we each...
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Revolution Software's Charles Cecil may be the most interesting man in the world
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, we interview Revolution Software owner Charles Cecil. He spends 90 minutes blowing our minds with stories about the Knight's Templar, Broken Sword, swimming with great white sharks and more. Stay to the end because he chooses the 5 most memorable...
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Gabriel Knight creator Jane Jensen Spills the beans about GK and more | Interview
Adventure Game Hotspot sat down with Jane Jensen and Robert Holmes on the podcast to discuss the future of Gabriel Knight 4. Jane and Robert spill the beans regarding their discussions with Activision, what the style of game they imagine it will be and what the story will be about. Let me tell…
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Will 2024 Be a BIG Year for Adventure Games?
In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast episode Joshua. Jack and staff member Beau break down what they expect from the adventure game genre in 2024. They choose 9 games that they are looking forward to, discuss what we already know and also predict what we don't know. Stay to the end because the...
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2023 Adventure Game Wrap Up - Good and Bad Games! + GOTY
In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack, Joshua and staff member Matt break down all of the goods and bads in the way of adventure gaming in 2023. We tease some of our top 15 game of the year games and break down the news that stood out. At the end of the podcast the guys each...
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Adventure Games That We've Forgotten About
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack, Joshua and Drew Onia break down a bunch of good games that we seemingly have forgotten about. Games like Little Big Adventure and Return of the Phantom. AT the end the guys each choose 5 modern adventure games that are at risk of being...
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Indiana Jones vs Tomb Raider vs Uncharted
Clash of the action adventure titans. In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast we go outside the norm a little it and talk all things Indy, Laura Croft and Nathan Drake. Not just the games but we also discuss movies, books and TV shows. Wait until the end because we also rank our top…
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What Makes a GREAT Adventure Game Story
In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast we have staff member Johnny Nys on the show. We discuss all things storytelling in adventure games. The specific questions that we discuss are: What makes a good story in games and how does it differ (if at all) than books? What are good examples of...
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Guilty Pleasure Adventure Games w/ Pushing up Roses
Joshua , Matt Aukamp and Jeff Tripoli catch up with YouTube star Pushing up Roses. The quartet discuss making Youtube videos, the state of Adventure Games, tattoos and our guilty pleasure adventure games. Games that some may frown upon or that make us feel a little embarrassed to play but we do...
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AI in Adventure Games? Talking Echoes of Somewhere with Developer
The adventure gaming industry serves as a perfect microcosm for the ongoing debate between ethics and the capabilities of AI-generated art assets. Beyond the hand-wringing and ethical debates, many developers are still willing to explore the possibilities of machine learning as a tool for game...
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Stories From Roger Wilco's Broom Closet w/ Jess Morisette
Joshua and Adventure game Hotspot Network member Space Quest Historian go back in time with Jess Morrissette to talk about what it was like to run a fan site in the mid 90's. Jess is SQH both ran Space Quest sites in the early days so they wax poetic and tell some hilarious stories. Stay to the…
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Checking in on The Crimson Diamond w/ Julia Minamata
The Crimson Diamond is one of the most exciting adventure games to be announced in a very long time. Julia Minamata is the incredible sole dev behind the project. In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast episode we sit down and talk all things The Crimson Diamond. Story, characters, setting, art…
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2023 Mid Year Adventure Game Review
In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast episode the guys review what has happened in the adventure game industry halfway through 2023. Exciting news? Sad graphic adventure news? Best games? Worst games? We talk about all things adventure gaming mid year through 2023
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Chumming it up with Al Lowe
In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack and Joshua chum it up with the great AL Lowe. They talk all things Sierra online, including Al's thoughts on the Activision / Microsoft merger and how that affects the Sierra properties. Obviously they talk Leisure Suit Larry and Al gives us...
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All Things Adventure X - The Narrative Adventure Game Convention w/ Tom Cole
In the latest Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua and jack talk with Tom Cole, the organizer of....you guessed it....Adventure X. They discuss the history of the convention, what to expect when you go and they also have some fun discussing some of Tom's favorite memories. Stay to the end…
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Collecting Adventure Game Vinyl - Discussion w/ Space Quest Historian
Are you interesting in collecting adventure game vinyl records? Well it's a popular hobby. I mean, we as classic adventure game g=fans love our games, in part because of the soundtrack. Well in this podcast we have Error 47, and they cover and release classic adventure game vinyl records. In…
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The Ups and Downs of Revolution Software: Discussion with co-founder Tony Warriner
Maybe it was just me but when I was a kid I thought Revolution Software was a massive game designer. They were everywhere and created some of the greatest point-and-click adventure games ever. I mean, they made Broken Sword, Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, In Cold Blood and... Who…
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About this show
This is your point-and-click adventure game resource for all thing adventure gaming. Host by fans and industry vets of Adventure Game Hotspot website. If you like the classic adventures games and want to get our opinions on the new games, tune in weekly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support
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