Archaeology and Gaming
Archaeology Podcast Network
Archaeology and Gaming covers not only the study of archaeology in video games but also the study of games as material culture. Some of our hosts you already may know, Andrew Reinhard – who featured in the documentary ATARI: Game Over, Tara Coppelstone – who studies how games are made through an archaeological lens, and Meghan Dennis – a PhD candidate at University of York who is studying ethics in videogames, plus many more interesting and insightful players in the archaeogaming world are ready to load. The show is hosted by Sara Head of Archyfantasies and Tristan Boyle, content creator on the Archaeology Podcast Network and is produced by Sara, Tristan, and Chris Webster.
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Augmented Reality Games and Archaeology - Episode 9
Archaeology and Gaming
05/12/18 • 34 min
At the 2018 Society for American Archaeology meetings in Washington, D.C. in April, APN founder Chris Webster sat down with archaeogamingenthusiast Adam Spring to talk about Pokémon Go and whether it helped destroy historical and archaeological sites as was predicted in the summer of 2016 when it was released. They also talk about other augmented reality games and their potential impact on history and historical sites.
Raiford Guins & The History of Games - Episode 8
Archaeology and Gaming
04/15/17 • 41 min
Raiford Guins (Indiana University) joins Andrew Reinhard for a discussion on the history of video games.
Making a Game Out of It: Gamification and Ethical Issues - Episode 6
Archaeology and Gaming
02/18/17 • 50 min
On today's episode, the recent release of GlobalXplorer, a project to combat looting and archaeological site destruction, prompts a discussion on the ethics of gamification for archaeological researchers. The panel talks about ethics as they apply in digital archaeology and the archaeology of video-games.
Video Games as Archaeological Sites - Episode 5
Archaeology and Gaming
02/04/17 • 15 min
On today's episode Andrew Reinhard talks about video games and archaeology. Can video games be archaeological sites?
Communicating ArchaeoGaming in a 2D System - Episode 4
Archaeology and Gaming
10/28/16 • 61 min
The panel discusses new and inventive ways to communicate their work in ArchaeoGaming. What's the best way to present data about gaming? Maybe write your own game? Create a video? Podcast about it? And is Academia ready for a shift away from traditional ink and paper forms of presentation and how can we help it along?
No Man's Sky Survey First Month Report - Episode 3
Archaeology and Gaming
09/30/16 • 65 min
Today we talk about the No Man's Sky Archaeological Survey (#NMSAS) and look over the challenges the survey has faced in its first month. We talk about the game a bit, and how archaeology works in games like NMS. We also talk about preparing future archaeologists for the digital worlds they're going to encounter, and how to get current archaeologists up to speed.
Archaeological Ethics and Video Games - Episode 2
Archaeology and Gaming
08/26/16 • 61 min
Today we talk about ethics in video games as they pertain to archaeology. We talk about heritage use and representation in games, artifact interaction, cultural privileging, and list a bunch of games we think get it right! (you can play them on Steam, Hint Hint)
Archaeogaming and the No Man's Sky Survey - Episode 1
Archaeology and Gaming
07/29/16 • 65 min
In the first Episode of 8bit Test Pit: Main Campaign we meet our host panel Andrew Reinhard, Meghan Dennis, and Tara Copplestone. We talk about what Archaeogaming is, the history of the field, and what the overall goals of studying the intersection of gaming and archaeology are. We also talk about the upcoming No Man's Sky Survey and why a survey like this should be done.
8 Bit Test Pit - Episode 0
Archaeology and Gaming
07/28/16 • 2 min
8Bit Test Pit is here to put Archaeogaming on the map. Hosted by key players in the archaeogaming world, 8Bit Test Pit sets out to explain the weird and wonderful connections between the study of our past and the virtual worlds we like to explore.
Representation, Hoyuk, and Procedural Generation - Episode 7
Archaeology and Gaming
03/18/17 • 58 min
The Archaeogamers are back! The hosts discuss representation of archaeology in games; review the Hoyuk board game; and explain and discuss "procedural generation" and how it relates to archaeogaming and the user experience.
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How many episodes does Archaeology and Gaming have?
Archaeology and Gaming currently has 10 episodes available.
What topics does Archaeology and Gaming cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Archaeology and Gaming?
The episode title 'Augmented Reality Games and Archaeology - Episode 9' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Archaeology and Gaming?
The average episode length on Archaeology and Gaming is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Archaeology and Gaming released?
Episodes of Archaeology and Gaming are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of Archaeology and Gaming?
The first episode of Archaeology and Gaming was released on Jul 28, 2016.
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