Last time, we talked about the history of Disco Elysium and the ZA/UM studio. This time, I’m telling the same story — but from the perspective of someone who was actually there, watching it all unfold. We’ll kick things off with the very beginning — how the world of Elysium came to be — and take it right up to the most recent events. And trust me, in this episode you’ll hear plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about what really went down inside the studio.

00:00 Hi there!

04:55 The Overcoats

15:43 Disco Elysium

20:20 Project C4

29:55 Project X7

37:15 Project P1

44:38 Crunch

49:52 Summer Eternal

54:15 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: People Make Games, The 41st Precinct.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov

Disco Elysium may not have the flashiest graphics or the most explosive action, but it’s a game that stays with you - the kind you can’t stop thinking about long after the credits roll. Behind its unforgettable world lies a real-life story just as gripping as the game itself. From the humble beginnings of ZA/UM, through years of creative struggle, to a surprise global success - and then to a tangled web of conflicts, lawsuits, and sudden departures. In this episode, we dive into how Disco Elysium was made, the challenges its creators faced, and the question that still haunts fans: will we ever see a true sequel?

00:00 Hi there!

02:48 History of the game's creation

18:01 After the incredible success

28:57 Interviews

42:46 A sequel to the game

44:54 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: People Make Games, Tallinna Raamatukogud.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov

Virtual Reality was once hailed as the next big leap for the gaming industry, a technology aimed to revolutionize how we play and interact with games. Yet, despite its promise, the VR revolution hasn’t fully materialized. In this episode, we take a closer look at the journey of VR, from its early experiments to today’s most prominent products. We’ll explore the trials and triumphs, the failures, and the companies competing for dominance in the VR space. What went wrong? And what does the future of virtual reality look like today?

00:00 Hi there!

01:48 History of Virtual Reality

13:08 Home consoles

18:53 Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

33:15 VR on your phone

34:51 Augmented Reality

38:08 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: nebcks, Clips & Footage, MechDesignTV, Meta Quest, Meta.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov