Category: Interviews

Interview: Witches of Islandmagee Project

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Post date February 3, 2026
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This interview features Dr Victoria McCollum and Dr Andrew Sneddon (Ulster University) in conversation with Kirstin Mitchell (PhD student with Cardiff University and Amgueddfa Cymru/Research Assistant for Historical Games Network). It explores Andrew and Victoria’s 2023 collaborative project with Carrickfergus museum, titled “Reimagining the Islandmagee Witches: An Interactive Exhibition.” This exhibition sought to communicate experiences […]

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Development Interviews

Interview with Fluxo Games on “Book Smugglers”

Post author By Historical Games Network
Post date July 18, 2025
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The HGN team recently spoke with Rytis Jadzevicius of Fluxo Games, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, about the studio’s forthcoming historical game, Book Smugglers. Set in 19th Century Lithuania, the game asks players to “Join the courageous underground network of Book Smugglers in a grim, decision-driven point-and-click adventure that blends resource management with high-stakes storytelling. Risk […]