e563 — Space Nerds in Space

e563 — Space Nerds in Space

Author: Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, Andy Piper August 3, 2026 Duration: 26:44
Taped up sunglasses on top of a LEGO Tardis
Photo by Michael Martine, Chapel Hill, NC Aug 2026

Published 3 August 2026

e563 with Michael, Michael and Andy – Games at Work Game, and a cornucopia of other games: Haex, Pathbind Quest, a physical cockpit for Halcyon Dawn, Chris Pirillo’s UFO game from his Arcade and a whole lot more!

Michael, Michael and Andy start off this episode with a discussion about what a Games at Work game might look like.  In addition to the idea that there could be three avatars scanning the internet for stories, Michael M reminds the team of a “choose your own adventure” Games at Work game coded back in e35 Pirates of Pizzazz in 2013.  You can still play that game from the link in the show notes! 

Then, the team turns to a cornucopia of games.  First up is Haex, an immersive world builder game.  Other games discussed include Baldur’s Gate 3, which has a 3rd person over the shoulder mod that had Michael R intrigued.  In Crowd Supply, there is a small piece of hardware that has a virtual world encoded in it called Pathbind Quest.  After checking out an extensively built physical spaceship cockpit to go along with Halcyon Dawn, the co hosts wind up on Chris Pirillo’s Vibe Arcade and play the UFO Game.

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Selected Links

Hypothetical and real Games at Work Games

Games at Work e35: Pirates of Pizzazz (for the Games at Work choose your own adventure game)

Games at Work Podcast Game

ChooseYourStory.com 

Adafruit article: How To Homebrew Game Boy Games

Games

The Guardian article: Haex – a wilder, weirder open-world adventure

Screenrant article: Baldur’s Gate 3 Over-The-Shoulder Camera Mode Adds New Level Of Immersion

Nexus Mods: True Third-Person Camera (for Baldur’s Gate 3)

Crowd Supply post: Pathbind Quest

Hackaday article: Behold the Most Beautifully Ambitious Starship Simulator Yet

Chris Pirillo’s UFO game

Chris Pirillo’s Vibe Arcade


The weekly conversation hosted by Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, and Andy Piper, Games At Work dot Biz, explores the intersection where our digital play and professional lives collide. This isn't just a review show; it's a deep dive into the technology that powers our hobbies, the business behind the leisure, and the cultural news shaping both worlds. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with three friends who are as passionate about the craft of game development and the evolution of hardware as they are about the pure joy of finding a great new title. You'll hear specific discussions on everything from the latest graphics card impacting performance to the narrative design of an indie darling, all filtered through the lens of professionals who live in the tech space. The Games At Work dot Biz podcast operates on the belief that the games we play and the tools we use are inextricably linked, offering listeners a consistently thoughtful and engaging analysis that goes far beyond a simple score. Tune in for a regular dose of insightful commentary where the serious business of technology meets the serious fun of games.
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