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Reviews of Kathy Rain 2, The Beekeepers Picnic, Boxville 2 & The Brilliant Coup — Adventure Games Podcast

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks John. Glad you liked the interview!

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · 20d

Go Ireland! Some incredible looking games and release dates from Irish devs have been announced this week including the new game from @spookydoorway.bsky.social 🥳

Count Sharkula - Sharkbit 🦈 @thesharkbit.bsky.social · 20d

Irish domination of the world went hard this week!
@spookydoorway.bsky.social announced The Séance of Blake Manor is out 27th Oct

@neonaurelius.bsky.social revealed Sparrow Warfare

@outliersocial.bsky.social launched Mars Attracts

@saltstonestudios.bsky.social revealed The Hearth &Harbour

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Liv Smith🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪 @livsmithvavo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Spooky Doorway are excited to announce our new #castingcall
While set in Ireland, our story features a diverse cast of characters for you to audition for!
11F/11M/1NB
Auditions are open until August 22nd, 23:59BST
We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Séance!

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Aug 4

In this episode of @adventgamepod.bsky.social we talk about @clifftopgames.bsky.social's @kathyrain2.bsky.social and @jabbage.bsky.social's "Beekeeper's Picnic", amongst other games and news!

In this episode Kieran and Johnny review the latest adventure games including The Brilliant Coup, Kathy Rain 2, The Beekeeper’s Picnic & Boxville 2. Plus they also discuss the latest news includin...

Interview with Wispfire - Herald The Interactive Drama — Adventure Games Podcast

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jul 18

In our latest interview Seoirse talks to Roy aka @wisproy.bsky.social from @wispfire.com all about his sea faring adventure game Herald The Interactive Drama! You can check out the full interview below and anywhere you listen to podcasts!
adventuregamespodcast.com/podcast/2025...

This week Seoirse is joined by Roy from Wispfire as he talks about his new game Herald: The Interactive Period Drama, a new choice driven game set on the high seas in an alternate 19th century. So joi...

Steam Summer Sale 2025 — Adventure Games Podcast

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jul 11

This is the only time I am going to mention this. Since Sierra & Lucasarts stopped making adventure games, there have still been adventure games released every single year. Therefore the adventure game genre has NEVER been dead. End of discussion.

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jul 1

There are so many adventure games available it can be hard to know which ones we may be interested in. The good news is we have included a list of adventure games that are available as part of the Steam Summer Sale 2025. Happy hunting! adventuregamespodcast.com/steam-summer...

UrbX Warriors - An original game for the Spectrum Next & PC

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jun 20

If you could, which adventure game world would you like to visit? I would love to visit Mercuria from The Longest Journey myself.

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jun 18

And we’re back! See you all on 22nd and 23rd November! 🥳

AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · May 28

New game from @tonywarriner.bsky.social on Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...

Code by Tony Warriner, pixels by Stoo Cambridge

www.kickstarter.com

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · May 13

This week multi talented musician/singer/developer/writer, Claire Morwood, aka @shimmerglitch.bsky.social, joins the podcast to tell us all about Asterism, her latest adventure game/interactive music album. You can check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts and below. Enjoy!

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Interview with Claire Morwood Asterism

Interview with Dave Gilbert of Wadjet Eye Studios Old Skies

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · May 6

@wadjeteyegames.bsky.social was kind enough to join the podcast to talk all about his new game, Old Skies including the game's development & some of the eras we get to visit & a lot more! Interview available any where you listen to podcasts and below so please enjoy! youtu.be/8MVQq2csFJk

Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater's Mark Benis - Game & Gadget Podcast #40 - Pixel Refresh

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Apr 29

Delighted to announce that my talk with @juliaminamata.bsky.social , @golosogames.bsky.social & Adam Vian will be available to stream in May 2nd as part of #ludonarracon! Link to panel will be available soon but in the meantime you can find more details at www.ludonarracon.com

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Apr 14

I love it! Now I just need to find someone who is in any way musically inclined to perform! 😄

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Apr 14

I am thinking of doing a video discussing my favourite adventure games released every year since 2000 to prove that adventure games never actually died in the first place. But honestly I think the video would be too long! 😄

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Mark Benis @markbenis.bsky.social · Apr 9

Had such a great time chatting with James!! Talking about everything from console sound chips and composer limitations leading to creativity to lots of details on how my collaboration with Francisco Gonzalez and my score to Rosewater came to be 🎶

James - PixelRefresh.com @james.pixelrefresh.com · Apr 9

Game Music Composition Interview with Rosewater’s Mark Benis – Game & Gadget Podcast #40

I interview @markbenis.bsky.social music composer of Rosewater, a point and click adventure game set in the wild west and released in 2024.

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I interview Mark Benis music composer of Rosewater, a point and click adventure game set in the wild west and released in 2024.

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Apr 3

Congratulations! 🥳 Delighted for you both!

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Feb 28

In our latest episode we review Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Inspector Waffles: Early Days, Rootrees are Dead and much more! You can check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts and at the link below!:

adventuregamespodcast.com/podcast/2025...

Reviews of Life Is Strange Double Exposure, The Rootrees Are Dead and Inspector Waffles Early Days — Adventure Games Podcast

In our first review episode of the year Seoirse, Matt and Laura review 6 adventure games, including pixel art adventure game Inspector Waffles: Early Days, interactive music album/adventure game, Ast...

Rosewater Release Date Trailer

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 28

My most anticipated game this year will be released on March 27th! Really can’t wait!

Francisco González - ROSEWATER OUT NOW! @grundislav.games · Jan 27

Saddle up, pardners, 'cause ROSEWATER rides into town on PC, Mac, and Linux MARCH 27, 2025!

A Wild West point & click adventure set in an alternate 19th century. 🤠🌵🐎

New trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thru...

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Exclusive First Look Rosewater Release Date Trailer and interview with Francisco Gonzalez

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 28

If you missed the release date trailer and my interview with Francisco Gonzalez you can find the video below!

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Jan 28

Seoirse Dunbar of @adventgamepod.bsky.social had the honor to interview Francisco González of @grundislavgames.bsky.social on his upcoming adventure game "Rosewater". Here's the video, with the premier of the release date trailer!

Exclusive First Look Rosewater Release Date Trailer and interview with Francisco Gonzalez

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thanks for joining us and for partí Johnny!

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Mark Benis @markbenis.bsky.social · Jan 27

new trailer means some new music! had a blast on this and even got a classic Western instrument recorded 👀 happening in a few hours!

Francisco González - ROSEWATER OUT NOW! @grundislav.games · Jan 27

All becomes clear TODAY at 3pm EST/8pm GMT: www.youtube.com/live/bgIltAa...

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 26

Before @grundislavgames.bsky.social reveals the release date tomorrow what date would people guess Rosewater is coming out? I don’t know the release date myself in advance so I’m guessing April 1st. Francisco will out Ron Gilbert Ron Gilbert!

Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 25

This Monday at 8pm GMT @grundislavgames.bsky.social will be joining me to reveal the Rosewater Release Date Trailer live on the Adventure Games Podcast YouTube channel at the link below. Feel free to subscribe and click “Notify Me” to make sure you don’t miss out!

www.youtube.com/live/bgIltAa...

Exclusive First Look Rosewater Release Date Trailer and interview with Francisco Gonzalez

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Adventure Games Podcast @adventgamepod.bsky.social · Jan 25

This Monday at 8pm GMT @grundislavgames.bsky.social will be joining me to reveal the Rosewater Release Date Trailer live on the Adventure Games Podcast YouTube channel at the link below. Feel free to subscribe and click “Notify Me” to make sure you don’t miss out!

www.youtube.com/live/bgIltAa...