Welcome to Augmented Explorations, a podcast that goes on a deep dive into the dark places of the internet, in order to reveal how the often creepy, odd, and off-putting stories we call alternate reality games have changed media and storytelling forever. Take what you know about stories, all the tales you’ve been told, novels you’ve read, and rethink the entire genre. A mix of real life experiences and reader influence, all poured into a format that would blow away any sense of a linear narrative you’ve ever come across. Come with us as we take you through the twists and turns of what really makes an ARG, and look into the way it shapes our future for how we format and present fiction, and even fact.