In this episode, game designer and author Joshua Gillingham (Althingi, The Gatewatch) joins new podcast host and producer Eduard Gafton to discuss the making of Althingi, working with crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and share advice for game creators everywhere.

Mentioned in this Episode

Althingi’s Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuagillingham/althingi-a-viking-game-of-strength-and-influence

Althingi on Outland Entertainment: https://outlandentertainment.com/work/althingi-one-will-rise/

Joshua’s website: https://www.joshuagillingham.ca

Joshua’s book, The Gatewatch: https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/

Dr Jackson Crawford’s Youtube Channel, one of the lead historical consultants on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg

Seminar and Events

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Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
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