Episode 61

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19th Nov 2025

What IF?: History of Interactive Fiction

Text adventures and interactive fiction might look primitive today, yet they changed gaming forever. Through imagination and clever code, these games laid the groundwork for everything from RPG dialogue trees to open-world exploration. Join us as we celebrate the witty, weird, and world-shaping legacy of interactive fiction.

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Sources:

Consider the Consequences!

ELIZA

Colossal Cave Adventure

Get Lamp: The Text Adventure Documentary

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About the Podcast

Gaming History Club
Welcome to the Gaming History Club, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse history of video games with a peculiarly passionate gamer couple, JP & Gaby.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the evolution and cultural impact of video games, from the early days of arcade classics to the modern era of triple A titles.

New episodes will be released every second Wednesday. For more information or to get in touch, please visit us at www.GamingHistory.Club

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