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Episode 207:

Sho' Enough

Runtime: 56 Minutes

History Topics (At-A Glance):

System Shock (1994) and System Shock 2 (1999)

Episode Summary:

We're looking back at the System Shock series, an incredibly influential series in gaming history. While learning about the games, we'll also look at the history of the studio that conceived the series, Looking Glass Studios. We'll also learn about the creation of the studio that co-developed, System Shock 2, Irrational Games. Finally, we'll talk about how important these games are to the gaming industry and look at thier influence in modern gaming. Join us today in our fight against malevolent A.I. on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.


Video Games and Consoles Discussed in this Episode:
System Shock (1994)

Wikipedia

System Shock 2 (1999)

Wikipedia

Ogre (1986)

Wikipedia

Autoduel(2011)

Wikipedia

Deep Space: Operation Copernicus (1988)

Wikipedia

Space Rogue (1989)

Wikipedia

Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (1992)

Wikipedia

Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds (1993)

Wikipedia

Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (1996)

Wikipedia

Flight Unlimited (1995)

Wikipedia

Additional Sources:

ikipedia contributors. (2024, July 12). Looking Glass Studios. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looking_Glass_Studios/

Wikipedia contributors. (2023, June 12). Ned lerner. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_Lerner

Wikipedia contributors. (2023b, June 12). Paul Neurath. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Neurath

Mahardy, M. (2015, April 6). Ahead of its time: The history of Looking Glass. Polygon.

https://www.polygon.com/2015/4/6/8285529/looking-glass-history

Starr, D. (n.d.). An Interview with Looking Glass Technologies. Gamebytes. Retrieved August 14, 2024.

https://web.archive.org/web/20130419201413/http://www.ttlg.com/articles/SSint2.asp

Audio Sources:
Cold Open Music

Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod

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Podcast Intro Music

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

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