In this episode of Il Gioco in Tavolo, I have the great pleasure of talking again with Sandy Petersen, one of the most influential game designers in the history of tabletop role-playing games and video games.

Sandy Petersen is the creator of Call of Cthulhu, one of the most important horror role-playing games ever published. He also worked on legendary video games such as Doom and Quake, leaving a major mark on both tabletop gaming and digital game design.

In this interview, we talk about horror, role-playing games, game design, monsters, myth, creativity and the future of the hobby.

During the conversation, we discuss:

🎲 The legacy of Call of Cthulhu
👁️ Cosmic horror and why it still matters
🧠 How fear works in tabletop RPGs
🐙 Monsters, myths and the Cthulhu Mythos
🕹️ Sandy Petersen’s work on Doom and Quake
📚 The relationship between narrative and gameplay
🤖 Artificial intelligence and creativity
🚀 The future of tabletop role-playing games

This is a conversation with a designer who has shaped decades of gaming history, from investigative horror at the tabletop to some of the most iconic video games ever made.

If you enjoyed the interview, please leave a like, subscribe to the channel and write in the comments: what would you ask Sandy Petersen if you had one more question?

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