The Archaeologist plays...A group about archaeology in games

Sounds interesting! I don't know if I'll contribute much to the discussion (especially if I don't know the game), but it's something I would definitely enjoy reading from time to time.

i really like this, also one of the first true user project, here around...

imo, your curation should reflect your Group theme, and should be in English. i know that's lotta work, but it would certainly be a very unique curation...

meanwhile... my congrats!

edit: voted for Apotheon

Played and enjoyed both Apotheon and The Talos Principle. They are two completely different games. I can't decide between them.

Amazing project! I've always been curious and fascinated by the historical/archeological elements in games, that aren't explicitly explained or just put there for esthetics, so I'm really interested to see read what an expert has to say.

I would be interested in a archeological analysis of games as well, although my German is not the greatest. I am curious what's your take on games like Horizon Zero Dawn or Far Cry Primal or even something like Ancestors or Heaven's Vault. I did read a few of your reviews, but they didn't feel that historical specific to me.

Interesting, I'll check it out.

Interesting concept - hopefully it doesn't turn out like the movies, where everyone thinks you went into archaeology because of Indiana Bloody Jones - grrrrrrrr - no we did not and he's a glorified grave robber - and don't get me started on Tomb Raider - the name says it all in the end :P
yes I started out my life as one of the dirt diggers - :) props for trying something :)

Like the Indiana Jones movies, I'm sure it won't bear much resemblance to real life, but eventually I think you'll have to address the Tomb Raider games! :)
Maybe Assassin's Creed as well?

Edit: Had a read over the majority of the Dear Esther piece. Great stuff! Haven't actually played the game, but the detail in your findings and extrapolations certainly makes me more interested in exploring the island myself. Thank you for the deep interpretations; whether coincidental or entirely intentional on the part of the developers, you make interesting cases for the latter!

As a long time museum professional, I gotta say absolutely love the idea for a group and serious props to you for trying something different. :) Read the entire Dear Esther article, very nice.

As I am language challenged, how do I translate from German to English? Help?

Update New essay about The Talos Principle appeared with two giveaways, one for The Talos Principle, one for Dear Esther. Furthermore for better readability I started a new blog with both essays, and for better up-to-dateness a twitter account (with no tweets until now). Take your time, read, have fun and follow what you want. Links for giveaways and everything else is updated in the description above.

I thought it was a group of people playing really old games

As promised a small celebrational giveaway for reaching 100 members, thank you all:

Alchemy mysteries: Prague legends

Time flies and I forgot to post here some updates:

There are two new contributions, but without giveaways this time. Why? These games can't be bought outside of Steam and I don't want to exclude people living in other regions from my giveaways. If there is a solution to this problem, tell me. The giveaways will go live, when a keystore starts to sell them. Until then...have a good read:

The Hand of Glory - Distorted outlooks
Mutropolis — Egyptian Mixed Arts

Update: After a hiatus of two years, I found some time to continue this project. This time with the game "The Excavation of Hob's barrow" by Cloak and Dagger games.
Have a read on my blog or in my Steam group.

And then, a new giveaway appears (as part of the fantastic Community train)!

Found this one through the new giveaway and this is such an interesting concept!! I'm sad that I will probably be too busy for a while to sit down and properly read your essays but I do wan't to eventually get through them, congratulations on the idea and thank you for sharing!