Before open worlds, quest logs, and massive RPG maps, there was Adventure — a groundbreaking title that quietly changed gaming history. In this episode, we dive into the story behind the tiny square hero, the dragons guarding a magical chalice, and the revolutionary ideas that made this simple game one of the most influential releases of all time.

You’ll hear the wild development story of creator Warren Robinett, learn how the first video game Easter egg was secretly hidden, and discover why this minimalist classic still shapes modern game design decades later.

Grab a drink for our special Drinks With Josh segment, test your retro knowledge with trivia, and join the debate:

Is Adventure still fun today — or just legendary?

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In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we dive into the unlikely partnership between Sega and Microsoft and how Sega’s experience with the Dreamcast helped shape the original Xbox. From online gaming lessons learned through the Dreamcast, to Xbox exclusives like Jet Set Radio Future, Panzer Dragoon Orta, and Shenmue II, this collaboration quietly changed gaming history.

We break down:

Why Sega exited the console business after the Dreamcast

How Microsoft convinced Sega to support the Xbox

The Dreamcast DNA hidden inside the original Xbox

Xbox Live’s roots in Sega’s early online experiments

Why many fans still call the Xbox the “spiritual successor” to the Dreamcast

This isn’t just a Sega story.

It’s not just an Xbox story.

It’s a turning point that reshaped modern gaming.

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What if every video game you played was built specifically for you?

In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we explore a future where artificial intelligence doesn’t just assist game developers — it actually designs and adapts games based on how you play.

From AI-driven difficulty systems to fully personalized worlds, quests, enemies, and stories, we break down how close we really are to games that learn your habits, preferences, and skills in real time.

We also dive into the darker side of personalized gaming — including manipulation, addiction, loss of human creativity, and what happens when algorithms understand players better than they understand themselves.

Is this the next evolution of gaming… or a dangerous turning point?

Let us know what you think in the comments!

🎮 Topics Covered:

What “personalized gaming” really means

Current examples of adaptive AI in games

How AI-generated content could work

The benefits and risks of AI-built experiences

The future of human creativity in game development

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