Episode Description
On Episode 10 of The MicroProse Podcast, our featured guests are Andre Read, Anders Groenningsaeter, and Xanthe Turner, who will be chatting with us about their game, TFC2: Collapse of the Bronze Age.
TFC2: Collapse of the Bronze Age is a Real-Time Strategy game that blends historical authenticity with narrative-driven gameplay. Lead a small band of warrior-farmers on an epic journey across the fall of the Bronze Age ancient empires, in a story-driven RTS where protecting your family and friends matters more than conquest. Gather resources, build your village, and adapt to a world in decline to survive the collapse. A complex storyline follows an ensemble of memorable characters as they battle to preserve their deteriorating world.
Andre Read - Programmer
For more than a decade, André has worked professionally as producer, game designer, lead programmer, UX designer, level designer, and University lecturer. He’s won several awards, including Rising Star at Spillprisen with Enki in 2015, Winner at Norwegian Championship in Gameplay with Agents Vs Villain also in 2015, and Best Entry with RGB at Norwegian Game Awards in 2011.
Anders Groenningsaeter - Composer
Anders is an award-winning sound designer and composer who has contributed to several games including Cast ’n’ Chill, Cozy Caravan, Windbound, Memory’s Reach, Fledgling Heroes, TFC: The Fertile Crescent, and more. Anders was recognised for his excellent sound design at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards.
Xanthe Turner - Game Artist
Xanthe Turner is a community-minded creative who is passionate about the arts. She has a double degree from Curtin University (Fine Arts, Professional Writing and Publishing) in addition to extensive experience in workshop facilitation, community engagement, youth mentorship, events planning, and program development. Xanthe’s arts practice centres around the visual arts but also encompasses writing, music, and game development.
The Mystery Segment
This episode’s mystery segment isn’t time travel, because we did that last month. So this time, we’re teleporting into the homes and lives of 4 unsuspecting victims (Andre Read, Anders Groenningsaeter, Xanthe Turner, Tim Bateman) to learn more about the world of Wield Interactive and their upcoming RTS adventure, TFC2: Collapse of the Bronze Age.
Gaming News!
If you’re excited for TFC2: Collapse of the Bronze Age, you might also like Wield Interactive’s first game, TFC: The Fertile Crescent.
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements. You can buy it now on Steam, GOG, the MicroProse website, or all of the above. And while you’re there, don’t forget to wishlist TFC2: Collapse of the Bronze Age.
MicroProse are excited to announce Throttle Trace. This fresh take on racing is basically slot cars meets full-on simulation. You’re not steering, you’re managing grip with just throttle and brake. It’s super easy to pick up, but once you start chasing those perfect laps, it gets intense fast, with all the depth of a serious racing sim. Wishlist Throttle Trace now.
The MicroProse Podcast will return next month with more exclusive interviews, gaming news, and as always, a brand new mystery segment. For more information about anything you’ve heard here today, check out our shownotes, or go to www.microprose.com for devlogs, updates, and announcements.
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