Reset Episode 18: Anarchy in the UK

Synopsis

Welcome to an all-new, all-British episode of Reset! Zoe heads to Great Britain to cause some trouble, chat with some local developers, and check out a really cool university with a gaming program. To cap things off, Ruby interviews the infamous Lord British, who isn't actually British, but for the purposes of this episode we'll pretend that he is.

Part One: The UK Dev Scene

Zoe's tour of the UK begins with a set of interviews with some of Britain's best. Lionhead's Peter Molyneux, Eidos' Ian Livingstone, and Eutechnyx's Brian Jobling are just some her victims. Topics range from the evolution of Lara Croft to British beers to the UK developer scene and more.

Part Two: Zoe Gets Schooled

Zoe drops by The University of Teesside to learn more about the school's innovative gaming program. With programs in game design, game animation, and game programming, the school is a haven for those wanting to get in the business. Lecturer Gabrielle Kent tells Zoe all about the school, while developers weigh in on gaming education.

Part Three: Lord British's Coronation

Minutes before his induction into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences' hall of fame, Ruby caught up with Richard "Lord British" Garriott. The legendary mind behind Ultima talks about all the changes he's seen over the years, as well as programming in BASIC, the ultimate goal of virtual reality, hunting meteorites, and riding around in submarines.

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