Episode 3: Ron Gilbert's Death by Scrolling

Sep 12, 2025
28 mins

Episode Description

In Episode Three of The MicroProse Podcast, Dann and Nanci explore purgatory alongside gaming greats, as they delve into Death by Scrolling.

This episode’s featured guests are Ron Gilbert (Monkey Island, Thimbleweed Park) and Elissa Black (Deck and Conn). 

The Mystery Segment in this episode is a Two Minute Time Travel Challenge, in which Ron Gilbert and Elissa Black travel into their respective game development histories.

Gaming News celebrates the announcements of two upcoming games; Death by Scrolling, and Deck and Conn, as well as an update about the recent launch of Neyyah


FEATURE INTERVIEW

Ron Gilbert and Elissa Black


Ron Gilbert

Ron Gilbert is a game designer and developer who created Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion, Thimbleweed Park, and Delores

Website

Mastodon

Studio


Elissa Black

Elissa a queer Australian woman (she/her) who develops video games, produces indie films, and writes.

Website

Mastodon

Bluesky

Photography

Indie Films

Games


FEATURED GAME

Death by Scrolling 

Steam

Announcement Trailer


GAMING NEWS

Deck and Conn

Steam

Official Reveal Trailer


Neyyah

Steam


PUBLISHER

MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing cult classics. Today, MicroProse is proudly Australian owned, and aims to support the recreation of classics alongside publishing innovative state-of-the-art games; creating lasting memories for a discerning new generation of gamers.


PODCAST

⁠The MicroProse Podcast⁠

Hosted by: ⁠Dann Tozer⁠ and ⁠Nanci Nott⁠

Theme and transition music by: ⁠Steam Signals⁠

Recorded edited by: ⁠Warp Zone Creative Services⁠

Produced by: ⁠MicroProse⁠



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