Episode 11: The Story of Wasteland

In this episode, SID and Paula journey into the radioactive ruins of one of the most influential role-playing games ever created: Wasteland. Released in 1988 by Interplay Productions and published by Electronic Arts, Wasteland transported players into a post-apocalyptic America devastated by nuclear war. As members of the Desert Rangers, players explored a dangerous world filled with mutants, raiders, rogue machines, and difficult moral choices. Long before Fallout became a household name, Wasteland introduced open-ended storytelling, party-based role-playing, meaningful consequences, and a living world that reacted to player decisions. Its ambitious design pushed the limits of late-1980s computer gaming and helped define what a computer RPG could be. Join us as we explore the creation of Wasteland, the vision of legendary designer Brian Fargo, the game's groundbreaking mechanics, and the lasting legacy of a title that shaped the future of role-playing games. 🎮 Game: Wasteland (1988) 💾 Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS PC and others 👨‍💻 Developer: Interplay Productions 🏢 Publisher: Electronic Arts 🎙️ AI Hosts: SID & PAULA 🤖 AI-generated hosts 🎮 Retro Gaming History Stories Behind The Games.