Welcome to another exciting episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast! Joined by staff members Sean and Sam, hosts Joshua and Jack dive deep into the resurgence of sci-fi in adventure games. We discuss our favorite sci-fi properties, including Star Wars, Star Trek, and comedy sci-fi like Red Dwarf. The team also explores what makes sci-fi work so well in adventure games and debates what qualifies as sci-fi. Finally, stay tuned as we reveal our hotly anticipated games list, featuring upcoming titles we can't wait to get our hands on. From Perfect Tides: Station to Station to Broken Sword 6: The Serpent's Curse, this episode is packed with exciting discussions and expert insights into the world of adventure gaming. Don't miss it!00:00 Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast00:15 Meet the Team: Sean and Sam02:30 Sam's Background and Current Projects11:03 Sean's Life and Gaming Journey14:34 The Sierra Adventure and Game Development23:37 Sci-Fi Adventure Games Discussion26:34 Star Wars vs. Star Trek Debate32:47 Defining Sci-Fi and Its Appeal48:04 Favorite Sci-Fi IPs and Recommendations52:52 Discovering a Cult Classic53:41 The Nature of British TV54:04 Finding Red Dwarf54:46 Comedy in Sci-Fi57:30 Sci-Fi in Adventure Games58:52 Challenges of Sci-Fi in Games01:07:27 Defining Sci-Fi Genres01:22:55 Hotly Anticipated Games