The rise of the audio-only video game

This podcast episode explores the rich history of audio games and discusses their potential comeback in a highly visual world. The advancement of technology, particularly the iPhone 4 with its real-time binaural audio capabilities, has played a crucial role in enabling audio games. The concept of spatial audio and its impact on creating immersive audio games like Papa Sangre is also discussed. Audio games offer a unique mode of storytelling, bringing a distinct pacing and complicity between the listener and the storyteller. In a world filled with overwhelming visual information, audio games provide a more focused and enjoyable experience. The podcast highlights the potential of audio games in the gaming economy and concludes with a reminder of upcoming episodes.