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Episode 19:

We're Going to Hell in a Handbasket

Runtime: 74 Minutes

Dave and Rob head back to 1997 to look back at the release of the ARPG classic, Diablo. We got our hands on the original design document for the game, before there was even a Blizzard Entertainment, and discuss whether or not the game stuck to its original vision. Afterwards, we look at how you felt about Diablo back in 1997, and compare it to feelings about the game here in 2020. Finally, we talk about our favorite gaming villains while answering the gaming question of the week. Join us as we fight our demons on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.

Diablo

References:

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Diablowiki.net

Additional Sources:

Original Diablo Game Concept Pitch Document:

  Diablo Game Concept by Condor, Inc.

Gamespot Review:

  Diablo for PC review

Computer Games Strategy Plus Review:

  Diablo for PC review

PC Games Review:

  Diablo - Archive.org

Web Browser Version of Diablo:

  DIABLO

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/