Five Games for Doomsday

Ben Maddox
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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 24min

Manuel Fritsch

My guest this week is the head of IGN Germany and host of the Spiel des Jahres Manuel Fritsch. We talk about legacy media, the use of the Spiel des Jahres and why Civ games are the best...but which games did he choose?Support the show hereBrass Birmingham Civilization V Frosthaven Blood on the Clocktower Kingdom Two CrownsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 41min

Design Notes-Richard Garfield Audio

Ben interviews Richard Garfield about designing games.Listen to more like this at: https://www.patreon.com/5g4dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 56min

The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Localisation Episode

In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss the localisation process.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 53min

5G4D News-The Dark Romance Episode

In this episode of the news we thank new patreon backers, interview Hans form Funtails about their exciting new title Dark Romance and answer your questions. Get on it!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 50min

5G4Coc-Episode 6-What's in the Schmutz File

In this episode the crew find out some political secrets and head to a serial killer's flat.#Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 49min

5G4CoC-Episode 5-Thrown a Mickey

In this episode our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty...Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 60min

Berlin Con 2025-Steve Goes Rogue

Ben couldn't be at Berlin Con this year so Steve actually has to earn his press pass...and bloody hell does he!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 6min

5G4D News-An Expedition AUA

In this special news show Ben and Steve head off into the countryside and answer you questions.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 45min

Every Day I Write The Book-Isaac's list of books

In this episode Ben and Isaac chat about the progress of the book and Isaac picks five titles to help you design a game.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 1min

Joe Dewhurst

My guest this week is game designer and developer at GMT Games, Joe Dewhurst. We talk about philosophy, game development and the evangelisation of games...but which games did he choose?Support the show here War of the Ring Dune Unmatched Spirit Island Pax PamirBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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