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News about aspects of history, the reception of archaeology and archaeologists in games from the inside view of an archaeologist interested in gaming and archaeology!
Steam-Group and Curator: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/archaeoplays
Steam-Group and Curator: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/archaeoplays
Seems like an interesting concept integrating symbols and their meaning in the game mechanics of an Upper Paleolithic woman:
store.steampowered.com/app/2578140/...
#archaeogaming 🏺
store.steampowered.com/app/2578140/...
#archaeogaming 🏺
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An adventure in a prehistoric world devoid of language. A solitary Neanderthal woman, trying to find her way back to her tribe. Prehistoric symbols, the first human language. The mystery of human evol...
store.steampowered.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Seems like an interesting concept integrating symbols and their meaning in the game mechanics of an Upper Paleolithic woman:
store.steampowered.com/app/2578140/...
#archaeogaming 🏺
store.steampowered.com/app/2578140/...
#archaeogaming 🏺
Even though Doom is far from being anywhere near a historically inspired game, the statements made by the chef-designer are disturbing...
Der Chef-Designer des neuen Dooms über seine wichtigste Inspiration, ich fasse zusammen: Wir wollten was mit Mittelalter machen. Also haben wir uns an einer Szene aus einem Actionfilm über eine antike, griechische Heldengeschichte orientiert.
Mega, so schwindlig war mir lange nicht mehr lol
Mega, so schwindlig war mir lange nicht mehr lol
May 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Even though Doom is far from being anywhere near a historically inspired game, the statements made by the chef-designer are disturbing...
If you ever thought about the subjective criteria for historical accuracy in games, give it a read (in German): paxaugusta.ch/de/2024/05/1... 🏺
Pax Augusta, Historisch Akkurat? – Pax Augusta
paxaugusta.ch
April 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
If you ever thought about the subjective criteria for historical accuracy in games, give it a read (in German): paxaugusta.ch/de/2024/05/1... 🏺
Curious how this turns out to be an interesting puzzle game for #archaeogaming:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446860/... (@actualgamedvlpr.bsky.social)
store.steampowered.com/app/3446860/... (@actualgamedvlpr.bsky.social)
I met an Archaeologist on Steam
Someone sits in your office with questions that should have never been asked. You have your handbook, mind and courage – but how long will it last? Search answers to ancient mysteries, but choose your...
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February 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Curious how this turns out to be an interesting puzzle game for #archaeogaming:
store.steampowered.com/app/3446860/... (@actualgamedvlpr.bsky.social)
store.steampowered.com/app/3446860/... (@actualgamedvlpr.bsky.social)
Curious finding in the Steam store: a game from 2016 called "The Dweller" where you have to crush and scare archaeologists from studying the remnants of a hidden city. Not that bad of an indie puzzle game. #archaeogaming
https://store.steampowered.com/app/463930/The_Dweller/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/463930/The_Dweller/
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Curious finding in the Steam store: a game from 2016 called "The Dweller" where you have to crush and scare archaeologists from studying the remnants of a hidden city. Not that bad of an indie puzzle game. #archaeogaming
https://store.steampowered.com/app/463930/The_Dweller/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/463930/The_Dweller/
When visions about #mammoth figurines get real: a bit of #archaeogaming about the #pointandclick #Syberia and it's use of #palaeolithic cave art:
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/syberia-from-an-invented-doll-to-mammoth-figurines/
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/syberia-from-an-invented-doll-to-mammoth-figurines/
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
When visions about #mammoth figurines get real: a bit of #archaeogaming about the #pointandclick #Syberia and it's use of #palaeolithic cave art:
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/syberia-from-an-invented-doll-to-mammoth-figurines/
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/syberia-from-an-invented-doll-to-mammoth-figurines/
After a bit of a hiatus, a new #archaeogaming essay on "The excavation of Hob's Barrow" by @cloakanddaggerg appears.
Join the journey from Thomasina to Thomas, from Bewlay to Beeley, from AR to VR:
#womeninarchaeology #archaeology #games #pointandclick
Join the journey from Thomasina to Thomas, from Bewlay to Beeley, from AR to VR:
#womeninarchaeology #archaeology #games #pointandclick
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
After a bit of a hiatus, a new #archaeogaming essay on "The excavation of Hob's Barrow" by @cloakanddaggerg appears.
Join the journey from Thomasina to Thomas, from Bewlay to Beeley, from AR to VR:
#womeninarchaeology #archaeology #games #pointandclick
Join the journey from Thomasina to Thomas, from Bewlay to Beeley, from AR to VR:
#womeninarchaeology #archaeology #games #pointandclick
I always knew this is our main aim at work... #archaeogaming #archaeologist
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I always knew this is our main aim at work... #archaeogaming #archaeologist
Nice to see more and more resources for getting in touch with antiquity and VR! Let's see what the oracle advises us... #archaeogaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e623-Abgn9A&t=212s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e623-Abgn9A&t=212s
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Nice to see more and more resources for getting in touch with antiquity and VR! Let's see what the oracle advises us... #archaeogaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e623-Abgn9A&t=212s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e623-Abgn9A&t=212s
What is that connection with barrows and point and click games: "The Barrow Hill" series and now "The excavation of Hob's barrow"? @cloakanddaggerg and @MattBearClark Must be a special liaison... #archaeogaming
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
What is that connection with barrows and point and click games: "The Barrow Hill" series and now "The excavation of Hob's barrow"? @cloakanddaggerg and @MattBearClark Must be a special liaison... #archaeogaming
Just discovered this Early Access game on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586150/Ephesus/
Anyone of #archaeogaming has tried it, yet?
Seems the developers from @ThePackStudio are even from Turkey. Let's go to #Ephesus!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586150/Ephesus/
Anyone of #archaeogaming has tried it, yet?
Seems the developers from @ThePackStudio are even from Turkey. Let's go to #Ephesus!
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Just discovered this Early Access game on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586150/Ephesus/
Anyone of #archaeogaming has tried it, yet?
Seems the developers from @ThePackStudio are even from Turkey. Let's go to #Ephesus!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586150/Ephesus/
Anyone of #archaeogaming has tried it, yet?
Seems the developers from @ThePackStudio are even from Turkey. Let's go to #Ephesus!
Playing #LayersOfFear I stumbled upon this bust...so my question would be to all conoisseurs of #archaeology, #arthistory and #archaeogaming people: Can someone hint me to identify this (hopefully) Roman bust?
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Playing #LayersOfFear I stumbled upon this bust...so my question would be to all conoisseurs of #archaeology, #arthistory and #archaeogaming people: Can someone hint me to identify this (hopefully) Roman bust?
One of my game surprises this year was #Mutropolis by @Pirita_Studio and @ashnews. Thus, I wrote a bit about its mix of cultural remains and presentation: #archaeogaming #archaeology #games
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One of my game surprises this year was #Mutropolis by @Pirita_Studio and @ashnews. Thus, I wrote a bit about its mix of cultural remains and presentation: #archaeogaming #archaeology #games
Just finished a bit of brainstorming about Roman maps, winds and distorted outlooks in The Hand of Glory, a classical point and click adventure made by @Madit_Games. Gratulation for a great game. Have fun reading #archaeogaming and #archaeology people!
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/...
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/...
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Just finished a bit of brainstorming about Roman maps, winds and distorted outlooks in The Hand of Glory, a classical point and click adventure made by @Madit_Games. Gratulation for a great game. Have fun reading #archaeogaming and #archaeology people!
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/...
https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/...
Looking forward to #Mutropolis: Archaeologists from the future re-discover planet earth. Hopefully Max won't land in the Ice Age as on the image #contest. Glad you made it (nearly), @Pirita_Studio.
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Looking forward to #Mutropolis: Archaeologists from the future re-discover planet earth. Hopefully Max won't land in the Ice Age as on the image #contest. Glad you made it (nearly), @Pirita_Studio.
@thePolyPusher Thx for a wonderful experience with Montague's Mount. I saw you have been working on #thecoastgame. As I want to write sth about your game(s), it would be awesome, if you have time to answer some questions:
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@thePolyPusher Thx for a wonderful experience with Montague's Mount. I saw you have been working on #thecoastgame. As I want to write sth about your game(s), it would be awesome, if you have time to answer some questions:
Why no fig leaf? #Croteam, do you think, players of #TalosPrinciple are so chastely? For people interested in #archaeogaming and #archaeology it is hard to see such alteration of an original Etruscan grave painting! Read more: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/the-talos-prin...
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Why no fig leaf? #Croteam, do you think, players of #TalosPrinciple are so chastely? For people interested in #archaeogaming and #archaeology it is hard to see such alteration of an original Etruscan grave painting! Read more: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/the-talos-prin...
Hellenistic coins on an island in the Outer Hebrids? Feels good to have encoded an Easter Egg/Link from Dear Esther to #ChineseRoom 's former mod Korsakovia. #archaeogaming read here: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2020/10/24/dear-esther-an-island-and-a-coin/
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hellenistic coins on an island in the Outer Hebrids? Feels good to have encoded an Easter Egg/Link from Dear Esther to #ChineseRoom 's former mod Korsakovia. #archaeogaming read here: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/2020/10/24/dear-esther-an-island-and-a-coin/
Started my new blog today involving some kind of #archaeogaming with 2 posts about #DearEsther and #TalosPrinciple. Have a good read, I will post here some individual results over the next days: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Started my new blog today involving some kind of #archaeogaming with 2 posts about #DearEsther and #TalosPrinciple. Have a good read, I will post here some individual results over the next days: https://thearchaeologistplays.wordpress.com/