Virtual Reality was once hailed as the next big leap for the gaming industry, a technology aimed to revolutionize how we play and interact with games. Yet, despite its promise, the VR revolution hasn’t fully materialized. In this episode, we take a closer look at the journey of VR, from its early experiments to today’s most prominent products. We’ll explore the trials and triumphs, the failures, and the companies competing for dominance in the VR space. What went wrong? And what does the future of virtual reality look like today?

00:00 Hi there!

01:48 History of Virtual Reality

13:08 Home consoles

18:53 Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

33:15 VR on your phone

34:51 Augmented Reality

38:08 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: nebcks, Clips & Footage, MechDesignTV, Meta Quest, Meta.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov

In this episode, we dive into the stories of three legendary game designers: Sam Lake, Neil Druckmann, and Hideo Kojima. What drives these creators to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling? We explore their sources of inspiration, the challenges they face, the techniques and tools they use, and what it truly means to be a game designer at the top of their craft.

00:00 Hi there!

01:38 Sam Lake: cottage by the lake and Dungeons & Dragons

06:27 Neil Druckmann: criminology and Computer Science

09:39 Hideo Kojima: films and Super Mario Bros.

13:21 Sam Lake: Max Payne

19:20 Neil Druckmann: Uncharted and The Last of Us

24:33 Hideo Kojima: Metal Gear

29:39 Sam Lake: Alan Wake, Quantum Break and Control

35:11 Neil Druckmann: Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Part II

40:59 Hideo Kojima: Death Stranding

44:51 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: Old Gods of Asgard.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most influential game series ever created, revolutionizing the way we play and experience games. With Ocarina of Time often hailed as one of the greatest games in history, the franchise has left a lasting mark on the gaming world. In this episode, we dive into the origins of Zelda, how it evolved over the years, and what continues to make it such a beloved and groundbreaking series.

00:00 Hi there!

02:12 The Legend of Zelda

10:13 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

15:25 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

16:24 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

17:45 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

28:07 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: Star Sessions, David Erick Ramos - Ocarina, Nintendo of America.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov