The 7th Guest - FMV Games Explored

The 7th Guest - FMV Games Explored

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies April 2, 2025 Duration: 28:49

For the first video game explored in this season we take a look at the classic The 7th Guest! In addition to being an FMV staple, this game pushed the boundaries and technologies for PC gaming in the early 90's. I'll look at how the game came into being, the challenges it faced in production, and Michaela from Drink the Movies stops by to help me get the last doors opened with a Skeleton Key cocktail!


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7th Guest Assets


1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd63F3d2FCI&t=16s

Making of The 7th Guest VHS


2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIsYIp3wknY

Footage from 1993 CES, no audio value, but for video potentially


3- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03bXNcC2MRg

Winter 1994 CES 11th Hour


4- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls51yWf-YAA

7th guest trailer


5- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=241XblpKZMU

The 7th Guest Retrospective – Adventure Game Fan Fair Panel


6- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzSbZI0Y8Uo

Boardgame Kickstarter


7- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq8dZGaE3Bc

Texas Entertainment News – The Fat Man 1995


8-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd8YCpMVvI

VR Advertisement


https://web.archive.org/web/20090615155824/http://www.gamespot.com/features/btg-tri/index.html

Gamespot Article – 1999


https://www.historicjacksonville.org/nunan-house-1/

Nunan House


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9wDFdI3OSg&list=PLAF62B2D308342876&index=6

Music – Puzzles The 7th Guest


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1cG8L22C-M

Early promo of “Guest”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51JR-krEPUw

1992 CES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyANA_vt5-4

13th Doll Trailer



Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
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