# What IF?: History of Interactive Fiction

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Podcast: [Gaming History Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gaming-history-club-6471007)
Published: 2025-11-19T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gaminghistoryclub.captivate.fm/episode/what-if-history-of-interactive-fiction
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## Resource

Text adventures and interactive fiction might look primitive today, yet they changed gaming forever. Through imagination and clever code, these games laid the groundwork for everything from RPG dialogue trees to open-world exploration. Join us as we celebrate the witty, weird, and world-shaping legacy of interactive fiction. Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Consider the Consequences! ELIZA Colossal Cave Adventure Get Lamp: The Text Adventure Documentary We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Facebook Instagram Theme tune created by Tom Docherty

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