They Create Worlds

Alex Smith, and Jeffrey Daum

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The games we love reveal something true about who we are, and about the world that made them. They Create Worlds is a podcast about the people, technology, and forces that built the video game industry.  Through video game history, the show looks at how culture, business, and technology shaped what we play, tracing the choices and circumstances that led to the games so many people around the world enjoy.  Each episode digs into where games came from, who made them, and why they were made the way they were. Business decisions, technological shifts, and creative choices all shaped what en...

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  • Dragon Quest Part 1Oct 1, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
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  • Knights of the Old RepublicAug 15, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
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