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The games we love reveal something true about who we are, and about the world that made them. They Create Worlds is a podcast about the people, technology, and forces that built the video game industry.
Through video game history, the show looks at how culture, business, and technology shaped what we play, tracing the choices and circumstances that led to the games so many people around the world enjoy.
Each episode digs into where games came from, who made them, and why they were made the way they were. Business decisions, technological shifts, and creative choices all shaped what ended up on screen, and the show covers all of it together, not just one piece in isolation.
Hosted by Alex Smith and Jeffrey Daum, They Create Worlds grew out of long conversations about the strange corners of the industry and the patterns that only show up when you look across companies, platforms, and decades. That conversational feel remains, built on careful research, clear structure and editing that makes even the deepest topics easy to listen to.
History turns out to be less settled than it looks. New documents surface, memories conflict, and the clean stories about why things happened the way they did rarely survive contact with the evidence. The show digs into all of that, following the creative and business forces that pushed and pulled on each other, and uncovering the human stories that lie beneath the games so many people around the world enjoy.
New episodes are released twice a month.
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
TCW Podcast Episode 208 - Two Dunes: The Battle for Arrakis
In this episode, we delve into the expansive universe of Dune, a rich tapestry woven with themes, warnings, and boundless inspiration. Its profound impact extends beyond literature, influencing science fiction and serving as a wellspring of creativity for writers, artists, and futurists alike. Our focus shifts to the realm of gaming as we explore the intricate landscape of adaptations, particularly the simultaneous development of two landmark Dune games by Virgin Games. Cryo Interactive's adventure strategy game "Dune" and Westwood Studio's real-time strategy game "Dune 2: Battle for Arrakis" emerge as distinct creations, each influenced by its respective studio's vision. We navigate the complexities of rights acquisition following Frank Herbert's passing and the lukewarm reception of the 1984 film adaptation, shedding light on the intricate plots and tangled webs that define these two seminal Dune gaming experiences.
DUNE Series Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ658qV-xAg
What's The Point of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJAyPjX8r2Y
The Original Sand Dunes That Inspired Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU44RjBSXm0
Dune - The Heresy of Frank Herbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrP7sjBa0hg
Dune's Writing is Incredible. Here's Why.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ms5hDWafhw
Metaethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOoffXFpAlU
Judging History: Projecting Morals Backwards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2x7aIywXG4
What Makes a Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA
Why Paul is Not the Hero of Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNcsWDc4w2o
Paul Atreides is a Warning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh1hShH3oHM
Dune (1984) Dune Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzUlXEyvJeA
TCW 133 - Rolling Dice with the Parker Brother's: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rolling-dice-with-the-parker-brothers/
Atari 2600 Dune Prototype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDwft29dOlM
TCW 017 - The British 8-Bit Computer Market: Hardware: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-british-8-bit-computer-market-hardware/
TCW 018 - The British 8-Bit Computer Market: Software: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-british-8-bit-computer-market-software/
TCW 131 - Sir Clive of ZX: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/sir-clive-of-zx/
TCW 194 - The 7th Guest: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-7th-guest/
Cool Spot (Dos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I4fHvtUxAs
McDonald Land (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUDPl9y9xk
Macadam Bumper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0e-jG506wY
TCW 064 - Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 1: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-1/
TCW 065 - The Rise and Fall of Infogrames Part 2: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/the-rise-and-fall-of-infogrames-part-2/
Captain Blood (Atari ST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeNKepH2ut4
Gandahar (Lightyears) Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrCK5TNG6c
Simpsons - Worker and Parasite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2_dhUv_CrI
(Westwood Studios) - The Legends of Kyrandia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQuBkU3SzxY
Herzog Zwei Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYfYrhT82RM
Military Madness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv1ddpLkMOY
Populous Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4po_dJZuEQ
Populous Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjPeeJ9gfl0
TCW 050 - Civilizing Sid Meier: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/civilizing-sid-meier/
Civilization 1 Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnfkrhREDDM
(Cryo Interactive) Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_B4WPnf-AY
Westwood Studios) Dune 2 - Battle for Arrakis - Atreides Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOscXf0Fpmk
New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!
TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com
Twitter: @tcwpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds
Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com
Alex's book, published Dec 2019, is available at CRC Press and at major on-line retailers: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1
Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode - Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode
Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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