Welcome to episode 114, where I dive into the prolific Access Software golf sim series, Links.

Links:

My video research sessions:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2whCuUnKwYBC6SHvfn6c5yf0RTk9z9s1

French PC game magazine archive:

https://www.abandonware-magazines.org/index.php

Buy Links online:

https://www.linkscountryclub.com/

In episode 113, we take on the massively popular and genre-defining Unreal series.

Links:

My video research sessions:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2whCuUnKwYB-UhgbN7wL9lc8JerihSV4

X-Wing Soundtrack (redone):
https://soundcloud.com/laserschwert/sets/x-wing

TIE Fighter Soundtrack (redone):
https://soundcloud.com/laserschwert/sets/tie

Buy Unreal Gold
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_gold?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13250/Unreal_Gold/

Buy Unreal 2: The Awakening
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_2_the_awakening_se?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13200/Unreal_2_The_Awakening/

Buy Unreal Tournament
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_tournament_goty?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13240/Unreal_Tournament_Game_of_the_Year_Edition/

Buy Unreal Tournament 2004
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_tournament_2004_ece?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/13230/Unreal_Tournament_2004_Editors_Choice_Edition/

Next Episode:

Next time, get into our first sports game with the Links series from Access Software.

Here is the long awaited episode 104 in which I dive deep into the 1986 strategy/action game, Defender of the Crown from Cinemaware.

Links:

Jim Cuomo's Amiga and gameplay CD music (authorized hosting from Tomer):
http://www.tomergabel.com/DefenderOfTheCrownMusic.aspx

Buy Defender of the Crown on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/defender_of_the_crown?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Next Episode:

Next time, we'll be discussing the 1992 Blizzard puzzle/platformer, The Lost Vikings.

A little late, but here I am with episode 14! This time around we chat about the great paranormal mystery adventure game series, Gabriel Knight.

As usual though, the news:

Project Eternity is a kickstarter RPG made in the vein of late 90's PC RPG's like Icewind Dale and Planetscape: Torment. If you like that style of game, check it out!

Sword of Fargoal 2 is an attempt (again on kickstarter) to bring back the Sword of Fargoal roguelike dungeon crawler from the Commodore 64. Again, if this type of game is your bag, give it a look!

Finally, in Steam news, the demo for the new X-COM: Enemy Unknown game is available for download. The full game is due to release on October 9th, 2012.

We then have two great listener emails where we go back and chat a bit about Command & Conquer.

Now, on to our main topic for the week, Sierra's Gabriel Knight series. I go into great detail about the first game, Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers. We talk story, gameplay, tech focus and the rest. In dev story I go into the rest of the games in the series as well.

I end off with a live performance of some soundtrack music from the first game.

You can get all three GK games on GoG.com:

Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned

Next time, we check out an interesting 1993 tactical strategy series, Syndicate. Hope to see you then!

Time for episode 13! This week we delve into the world of Mechwarrior and Battletech.

Since I'm such a big fan of this series, I've got too much to say, so I forego the news except for one small item: Over the weekend I guest hosted Treks in Sci Fi episode 401. There I talk about two 90s Star Trek adventure games by Interplay. Check it out if you'd like!

Then we quickly get into things. I talk about both Mechwarrior and Mechwarrior 2. I cover quite a bit of Battletech backstory, how the games differ, gameplay, tech focus on each and a great development story.

In current Mechwarrior news, I discuss the upcoming game, Mechwarrior Online.

I discuss how to get these games running using the community-made source port, MechVM.

Finally, we listen to a great voicemail, I give my verdict as to whether or not Mechwarrior holds up today and close out the show.

Next week: The really cool Sierra adventure game series, Gabriel Knight.

Enjoy episode 13!

The time has come for episode 12! This time around, we look into our first game from the king of simulation, Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon.

Before we dive into the business simulation pool, some news:

Command & Conquer: Generals 2 will apparently not be a traditional retail boxed game. Initially, it will be released as a free to play multiplayer online game with a single player campaign to follow.

In Kickstarter news, the creator of the Broken Sword series has started a campaign with the goal of funding a new game in the Broken Sword series. There's still quite a bit of time left so check it out!

Finally, Chris Pope of the Guys from Andromeda podcast recently interviewed Lori and Corey Cole, creators of the original Quest for Glory series. In the great audio interview they discuss memories of working at Sierra and also discuss their new project, The School for Heroes.

We then get on to the main topic, the very deep, detailed and challenging 1990 business simulation game, Railroad Tycoon. As usual we talk genre, gameplay, dev story and the rest.

Download Railroad Tycoon Deluxe for free

Get Railroad Tycoon 2 and 3 on Steam.

Next time, we join the clans with Mechwarrior! Hope to see you then!

This time around, we're heading back to the adventure genre with a great LucasArts game from 1990, Loom.

First though, some news:

Shortly after the last show, strange rumours started popping up about a new Rise of the Triad game by Apogee software. Turns out they are true!

Some more info about the new X-COM: Enemy Unknown game has come out. We're talking competitive multiplayer and a release date! You can also pre-order at their site.

Finally, some sad news: 3D modelling pioneer Paul Steed, who worked on games like Strike Commander and Quake, passed away suddenly this week.

After the news we read a few listener emails covering a few topics.

Business aside, I then start to delve into the fantastic and wonderful world of Loom. As usual we cover all the aspects of story, gameplay, development and more relating to this truly unique adventure game from Lucasfilm Games.

If you want to give Loom a go, it can be purchased on Steam.

Next week, we put on our conductor's hat when we look at yet another game from 1990, Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon.

Welcome to episode 10! This time around we go deep into the mines with Parallax Software's amazing 1995 FPS, Descent.

As usual, before we get into that, a bit of news:

First of all, I joined the GoG.com affiliate program. So, if you were planning to pick up any of the games I talk about on the show, I'd really appreciate it if you went to GoG via the show site as it gives me a small kickback that I can use to cover some of the show's expenses. You can get there by clicking the GoG banners in the right hand column!

Aside from that, last week's Red Baron show led me to check out some current games in the flight sim genre and I came across Microsoft Flight. It's free to play so I'll definitely be giving it a whirl in the near future.

Finally, I blogged about a really cool article earlier in the week. In it, one of the original developers of Warcraft: Orcs vs. Humans talks about the very beginnings of that seminal game. It's a great read!

I read an email from BJ, where he provides a bit of additional info on emulation, which I talked about back in episode 6.

Then, on to the main topic, 1995's Descent. I cover the usual suspects and talk about some cool and different ways to play it today ending off with some listener voicemails.

Buy Descent from GoG.com

Descent source port downloads: DXX-Rebirth and D2X-XL.

Next time, I'll be talking about the unique LucasArts adventure game from 1990, Loom. Hope to see you then!

This week we travel back to World War I with the great 1990 Dyanmix/Sierra combat flight sim, Red Baron.

Before we get to that, it's news time:

GameTrailers.com is reporting that the original Wasteland will be included with the upcoming Wasteland 2. Pre-orders are available from the developer's site.

The Steam Summer Sale is on! Lots of great deals to be had here including quite a few games I've covered on the podcast. It runs until July 22nd so check it out while it lasts.

Finally on to the main topic, Red Baron. As usual, I talk genre, story, gameplay, tech specs and a bit of development story. I also inadvertently provide a lesson on the basic mechanics of flight!

Download Red Baron for free from Wings of Honour.

Buy the Red Baron Pack on GoG.com.

Next week, by popular demand, we return to 1995 to talk about the Descent series by Parallax Software. Hope to see you then!

Hey Blockers!

Time for episode 8, where I talk all about the long-lived Command and Conquer series. But, first things first, a bit of news:

GoG.com has begun selling Telltale games titles. Telltale has done some great work in continuing on some great older adventure franchises like Monkey Island and Sam & Max.

Also, I was able to get my new Roland MT-32 and give you my thoughts on it thus far.

Then on to the main topic, Westwood Studios' 1995 game: Command and Conquer. I run down the usual suspects (genre, gameplay, plot, dev story) and also talk about a few followup games in the series.

Download the Command and Conquer for free (legally, I promise!)

Buy Command and Conquer: The First Decade on EA Origin or Amazon.

Stay tuned for the next show where we travel back to World War I in Red Baron.

Hail blockers!

It's time for episode 7! This time around we're talking Wolfenstein 3D.

But first we talk some news: Both the SpaceVenture and Tex Murphy Kickstarters have funded, but they are both trying to make their stretch goals. Check them out if you haven't already.

I played through the Space Quest 2 remake from Infamous Adventures. The creators of this remake have a kickstarter named Quest for Infamy, who's goal is to create a new game in the spirit of the Quest for Glory series.

Then we get to Wolfenstien 3D. As usual, we talk about the genre, story (such as it is), gameplay and the development story. I then read a listener e-mail and I decide if the game holds up today.

Next week, get ready for some RTS action with Command and Conquer!

Listen and enjoy!

Hey there blockers! It's yet again time for another show!

This week, something a little bit different. Instead of covering a specific game, we're gonna get techie and discuss some ways to play all these great old games I've been covering on our modern, ultra-fast, multi-core gaming rigs.

But first, some news. I follow up once again on both the Tex Murphy and SpaceVenture kickstarters. Check em out and give your support if you think they're worthwhile! Also, the E3 show has been going on this week where trailers were released for the next SimCity and the new X-COM: Enemy Unknown game in development.

I wanted to let everyone know about The Blackwell Bundle, a cool adventure series done in the style of classic VGA adventure games that I've been playing since the last show. Check it out!

The main topic for the week is how to get old games running well on modern systems. We cover some background, what difficulties we encounter trying to get this all running. Then I start the discussion of emulation, define what it is and where it's used. I then get into details of two different applications that are used to run DOS games in emulation, DOSBox and ScummVM.

Finally we listen to an audio comment from Dan where he talks about his experience with retro gaming and DOS emulation on iOS.

That's that! Enjoy the show and see you all next time when we talk about Wolfenstein 3D!

Greetings Blockers!

Welcome to episode 5! This week I've got a big topic to cover, the Space Quest series by Sierra Online!

Since we have six games to cover in a single show, the news is quick this time: Firstly, Jane Jensen's kickstarter funded, exceeding their 300,000 dollar goal. Secondly, I came across news of a Tex Murphy kickstarter. Tex Murphy isn't a game series I played, but go check out their project page if you're interested!

We then get into the main topic, the Space Quest series. I cover how Sierra's adventure game paradigm differs from the LucasArts one we already covered and then I get into Space Quest's development story. The bulk of the show is going through each of the six games talking about plot, technology and some fun facts and features of each.

I play a great audio comment from Rick Moyer where he interviews a friend that he used to play Space Quest with. Thanks Rick!

With regard to the future of the Space Quest series I talk about the new SQ2 remake and remind everyone about the Two Guys kickstarter.

To close out the show, I came across a really great cover medley of Space Quest 4 music by Brandon Blume, you can go grab it and see his other work at his site, http://brandonblume.com/ and his YouTube channel.

Next week: A bit of a different show, I won't be covering a game. I'm going to talk about ways to get old games working on modern systems. General talk about virtualization, DOSBox, ScummVM, etc. Should be interesting! Hope to see you!

Buy Space Quest on GOG or Steam.

Wow! After an unplanned seven month hiatus I'm back!

Before jumping right back into the schedule, I decided to jump in with a little show updating everyone about the state of the show, why I went away for seven months and to get through a bit of an email backlog that has built up while I was off being distracted with my dumb life.

Next time, we'll be covering the 1986 Cinemaware game, Defender of the Crown.

Hey there Blockers!

Welcome to episode 4. This time we're looking at our first turn-based strategy game series, X-Com.

To start, the news: Two Kickstarter projects that have come out since the last show. The first one belongs to Jane Jensen, of Gabriel Knight fame. The second is huge news for me as it's being put on by the creators of Space Quest! Check it out, it's looking pretty cool. I update everyone on the DOS gaming box project and finally we listen to a voicemail about last show's topic, SimCity.

Then, the main topic: 1994's X-Com: UFO Defense (a.k.a. UFO: Enemy Unknown). We cover all the usual suspects for this unique game, story, gameplay, graphics/sound, development story and some opinions about the first game and the series in general.

Hope you all enjoy!

Next week, a much-demanded topic: Space Quest!

Hello Blockers!

Episode 3 is here! The big discussion topic this week is Maxis' groundbreaking game series, SimCity. Before we get into that I talk a little bit about my half-marathon training and my resultant sore legs. Then on to a bit of news, I revisit the Larry Kickstarter which has now reached its funding goal, give you guys some details about finding the podcast on Stitcher Radio and finally cover what's going on with my DOS gaming box build.

Then we get to our main topic, SimCity! We discuss the genre and the history of both the original game and SimCity 2000. We then do a quick review of SC2000, listen to my very first voicemail and much more! I hope you enjoy.

Thanks for downloading and stay tuned for the next show where we'll talk about the great strategy game, X-Com: UFO Defense.

Hey Blockers!

Welcome to episode 2, where our main topic is Origin Systems' 1990 hit game, Wing Commander. We start off the show with a few news items. I discuss the Leisure Suit Larry Kickstarter project that I previously blogged about. I also found out that Firaxis Games is developing a new X-Com game in the turn-based strategy spirit of the original game.

We then get to our main topic, the original Wing Commander. I go over the very groundbreaking gameplay, technical items like graphics, sound and other details of the game itself. We then talk a little about the development story and close out the show. Hope you all enjoy it and meet me here again in two weeks when we talk about the great Maxis game, SimCity 2000.

In our first official episode we cover the 1993 LucasArts adventure game Sam & Max Hit the Road. First off, I introduce myself for those that didn't get a chance to listen to episode 0. Then we talk a bit about the adventure game genre in general. We get into a fun in-depth discussion about the game itself, including some clips, a review of the plot, fun facts and stories from its development and much more.

In our tech focus segment, we discuss the SCUMM game engine that was used to build Sam & Max Hit the Road and other LucasArts adventure games.

So I guess we should begin at the beginning. This is my first stab at talking live to hard drive. I cover a bit about what I intend to do with the show and talk a little about myself. I hope this gives you all a taste of what’s to come!

It is time for yet another Patreon Hangout! This time around, Brian, Craig, Tomer, Troels and myself get together to discuss "feats of strength" in DOS and Pre-Windows XP gaming.

What does this mean?

Have you ever gone to extraordinary measures to get a game running?
Done anything nuts with hardware?
Done anything crazy in a game that resulted in either an epic win or a crushing defeat?

We talk about those things, largest executable program size, programming while under rocket attack and more!

Next time, we'll be covering the 1986 Cinemaware game, Defender of the Crown.

Time for episode 101 in which we discuss the 1988 Microprose flight sim, F-19 Stealth Fighter and its sequel/remake, F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0!

First though, I read some email that leads us to two cool links:

Troels and I playing A Final Unity:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuPHRWonRSTOs9KHN_aPgbinDMJfQP9J

Ben Chandler's PC Gamer article about adventure game backgrounds:
http://www.pcgamer.com/ten-of-the-best-classic-adventure-game-scenes/

We then get into the usual topics around these unique Microprose flight sims.

Buy F-19 Steakth Fighter on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/347250/F19_Stealth_Fighter/

Buy F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0 on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/f117a_nighthawk_stealth_fighter_20?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

My F-19 YouTube Research session:
https://youtu.be/J-F6WsoNxcA

Next time we'll be covering the iconic 1986 Cinemaware strategy game, Defender of the Crown.

Enjoy!

Here it is! My long overdue return from "parental leave" and episode 100 of the podcast! This time around I celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with the 1995 Spectrum Holobyte adventure, Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity. Find CD copies of the game via this eBay search. A Final Unity research on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h30smq8aX0c Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/umbcast Next time, we'll be flying again with F-19 Stealth Fighter and F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0.

One more guest show before I'm back in episode 100. This time around my good buddy Troels, the Space Quest Historian is here with a hidden gem, the 1992 Silicon Knights action/strategy game Cyber Empires (or Steel Empire in Europe).

Not only does Troels do a great job with the show, he also interviews the game's creator, Denis Dyack! This episode contains an abridged version of the interview, for the whole thing, check out Troels' mixcloud:

https://www.mixcloud.com/SpaceQuestHistorian/space-quest-historian-interviews-denis-dyack-silicon-knights-about-steel-empirecyber-empires/

Watch Troels play Cyber Empires:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ckYzIeIfTQ&list=PLeuPHRWonRSTUuE_0uFCX6Cdt1AwHMXwc

You can also find Troels on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sqhistorian

Also check out his awesome YouTube channel over at https://www.youtube.com/spacequesthistorian

Next time, for episode 100 I will be back for good with the long awaited Final Unity episode.

Here comes episode 98 where friend of the show Chris "CGOApps" Olson takes the big chair to discuss our inaugural text adventure, A Mind Forever Voyaging by Infocom, released in 1985.

Digital Antiquarian:
http://maher.filfre.net/if-book/

Get Lamp Documentary:
http://getlamp.com

AMFV Infocom Cabinet:
https://archive.org/details/InfocomCabinetAMindForeverVoyaging

Find Chris at:

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cgoapps

His blog/developer site:
http://cgoapps.wordpress.com

Next time, we will hit the long awaited show on Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity.

It's Patreon Hangout time once again! This time around, Akago, Brian, Craig, Jim, Ryan, Tomer, Martin and myself got together to chat about game music and sound!

We get deep into hardware and play clips form some of our favourite game music. It was a great time and big thanks to the participants and those who watched!

Keep an eye out for our upcoming guest shows on I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, A Mind Forever Voyaging and Cyber Empires in addition to my next show on Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity. Lots of great content coming up!

Here comes another guest show! Father Beast has been kind enough to put together an episode on the 1994 Microprose strategy game, Sid Meier's Colonization!

Colonization on GOG.com:
https://www.gog.com/game/sid_meiers_colonization

Colonization on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/327400/

Freecol, an open source remake of Colonization:
http://www.freecol.org/

Article: "Is Colonization offensive enough?":
http://www.playthepast.org/?p=278

Next time, we'll be having our 6th Patreon hangout discussing game music & sound! Also, we have another guest show in the hopper on I Have no Mouth and I Must Scream so if you'd like to drop me comments about that one, we'll get them into the show!

Enjoy!

Time for episode 95! Originally we were scheduled to cover A Final Unity, but what with the UMBaby coming, I've been thrown all out of whack so friend of the show Amayirot Akago has graciously stepped in with a guest show!

He'll be covering the 1996 adventure, The Neverhood! In true UMB fashion, he hits all the major points and takes us through the very cool world of The Neverhood.

For more from Akago, check him out on the Internet!

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/amayirotakago

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/AmayirotAkago

Postman's Quest:
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/2073/

Next time, we'll be talking about our favourite music & sound in games on out 6th Patreon Hangout, followed by the long awaited Final Unity podcast.

Enjoy!

Time for episode 112, in which we explore the mysterious world of 1930's Hong Kong in the 1991 Dynamix adventure, Heart of China.

Links:

My video research sessions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKLSnBxpjNM&list=PL2whCuUnKwYC1gOgCR6N229FHnVpkI5MZ

Buy Heart of China on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/heart_of_china?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Next Episode:

Next time, we jump forward to 1998 with the Unreal series from Epic games.

Time for episode 94 where I cover the 1995 Eclipse Software / Epic Megagames shoot 'em up, Tyrian!

First though, I read through some emails I missed out on in the last show discussing Day of the Tentacle.

Then we do as we do and dive deep into the various versions and game modes of Tyrian!

Links:

Steam Regional Prices:
http://www.steamregionalprices.com/index.php

OpenTyrian:
https://bitbucket.org/opentyrian/opentyrian/wiki/Home

Remastered Graphics (From Daniel Cook):
http://www.lostgarden.com/2007/04/free-game-graphics-tyrian-ships-and.html

Get Tyrian FREE on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/tyrian_2000?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

My Tyrian Research on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doYWd0CWXJE

Ending music:
"Data Flux" by Magellanic
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02918

Next time, we'll be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with the Spectrum Holobyte adventure Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity.

It's time for episode 93 where I'll be covering a newer game in my Extended Memory format. This time we'll be talking about the newly released version of DOOM.

I discuss all the usual UMB stuff but with a more modern twist, then hear from some of you guys!

Buy DOOM on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/

DOOM Demo:
http://doom.com/en-us/demo

Next time we'll be hitting a shoot 'em up, I think our first, Tyrian!

In this super special surprise episode, I get together with my friends Brian and Bianca of the Square Waves FM podcast for an unprecedented, never before done joint episode!
Why would we perpetrate such an occurrence you ask? Well, the three if of ventured out to the theatre and saw Warcraft on opening night. At the time, we thought it'd be a great idea to get together and record our thoughts. Brian and Bianca were kind enough to run the board while I was travelling, so I called them from Seattle/Tacoma International airport and we got our thoughts down live to hard drive.

I hope you enjoy the show (and please forgive my less then ideal audio from my iPhone headset).

Square Waves FM: http://squarefm.demodulated.com/
Square Waves on Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarewavesfm

Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/demodulated
Bianca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximum_bird

Still forthcoming, yet another "extended memory" podcast discussing the recently released DOOM remake/sequel/whatever it may be.

Welcome to episode 91 wherein I continue my journey through the so-called "Maniac Mansion series" with the sequel, 1993's Day of the Tentacle.

A ton of email and voicemail this week makes for an extra long show, thanks to all for their participation!

Buy Day of the Tentacle Remastered on GOG:
https://www.gog.com/game/day_of_the_tentacle_remastered?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/388210/

Check out Thimbleweed Park:
https://thimbleweedpark.com/

and especially their amazing development blog:
https://blog.thimbleweedpark.com/

and their weekly standup meeting podcast:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thimbleweed-park/id1076754899?mt=2

Next time, we'll be doing an Extended Memory episode on a newer game, the recently released DOOM (2016).

This time around, Brian, Troels, Tomer and I get together to talk about "Diamond in the Rough" games! We discuss a huge number of games that didn't receive the attention they deserved for one reason or another.

Here's an incomplete list of games covered, see how many you've heard of!

Rise of the Robots
Round 42
Dynablaster
Black Dahlia
Chronomaster
Death Rally
Labyrinth of Time
Shadowgate
Ultrabots
Rollcage
High Octane
Nuclear War
Cyber Empires / Steel Empires
Castle of Dr. Brain
EcoQuest
Clandestiny
Jetpack
Subculture
Spiderman & Venom: Separation Anxiety
Tron 2.0

and that's not even all of them! Thanks to the guys for participating and remember, if YOU want to join in on these great hangouts, you just need to give to the show at the 5 dollar or higher level over at http://patreon.com/umbcast.

Here's big episode 89 wherein I discuss the primordial Lucasfilm Games adventure game, Maniac Mansion!

Play Maniac Mansion in DOTT Remastered:
https://www.gog.com/game/day_of_the_tentacle_remastered?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Play Maniac Mansion on archive.org:
https://archive.org/details/msdos_Maniac_Mansion_1987

Maniac Mansion Deluxe (free enhanced fan game):
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/site/games/game/401/

The Expurgation of Maniac Mansion for the Nintendo Entertainment System:
http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/maniac.html

Next time, we'll have the second part in this series with Day of the Tentacle!

Here is episode 88 wherein I discuss the great Sir-Tech Software turn based tactical strategy series, Jagged Alliance.

Read Darius Kazemi's deep dive into Jagged Alliance 2:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00MQHVAOK/ref=pe_386430_189358380_TE_DP

Buy Jagged Alliance on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/jagged_alliance?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Jagged Alliance 2 on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/jagged_alliance_2?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Jagged Alliance on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_4_4__12&term=jagged%20alliance

Next time, I'll be heading back to the roots of SCUMM with Maniac Mansion!

This time around, we're discussing the 1994 Bullfrog 3D shooter, Magic Carpet.

After some emails, we dive into all the regular topics, story, gameplay, tech focus, dev story and your thoughts before I give my verdict on whether or not the game holds up today.

Settings for high resolution:
http://glenncorpes.blogspot.ca/2011/06/magic-carpet-settings-for-high.html

Buy Magic Carpet on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/magic_carpet?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Magic Carpet 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/magic_carpet_2_the_netherworlds?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Next time, I'll be covering the 1994 turn based strategy series, Jagged Alliance.

It's episode 86 where I focus on the 1994 Maxis construction management sim, SimTower.

As always we read a bunch of emails and dive deep into genre, gameplay, tech focus and dev story before hearing if I think this unique game holds up today.

Sadly there's no legal place to buy SimTower aside from finding a used CD.

Next time, I'll be touching on the 1994 Bullfrog 3D shooter, Magic Carpet.

Time for our long overdue fourth Patreon hangout! This time, Brian, Tomer, Craig, Martin and Troels chat with me about feelies, manuals, boxes, vibrators from games we loved.

Here are a few links that cropped up over the course of the hangout (in no particular order because I don't plan well):

Kotaku article about Martin getting his Starfox cart signed by Miyamoto:
http://kotaku.com/5730274/marios-creator-doesnt-have-a-super-nintendo

The "Rez vibrator" (possibly NSFW):
http://www.gamegirladvance.com/2002/10/sex-in-games-rezvibrator.html

"Gameplay" by Jim Cuomo:
http://www.discogs.com/Jim-Cuomo-Game-Play/release/2675355

Tomer's collection Flickr album:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomergabel/sets/72157602738138806/with/1774790725/


YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WcWFIuvWLA

Next time, I'll be chatting all about SimTower from Maxis, see you then!

In episode 111, we hit our first fighting game, 1994's One Must Fall 2097 by Diversions Entertainment.

Links:

My video research sessions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ-OBT0PYE0&list=PL2whCuUnKwYBNDRCGWvJzjmVSIg0Ij8Tk

One Must Fall 2097 on archive.org:
https://archive.org/details/OneMustFall2097

One Must Fall 1.0 (Demo) on archive.org:
https://archive.org/details/msdos_MUSTFALL_shareware

Tomer's interview with Rob Elam on Mobygames:
Part 1 http://www.mobygames.com/featured_article/feature,8/
Part 2 http://www.mobygames.com/featured_article/feature,8/section,31/

Next Episode:

Next time, we'll be covering the 1991 Dynamix adventure, Heart of China.

Time for a quick news show to kick off the year, here are some of the topics I cover:

Christmas Day Steam outage:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3y7maa/something_is_really_wrong_with_steam_be_careful/

Day of the Tentacle Remastered:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/23/9605322/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered-screenshots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kgj_rPON80

Wolfenstein 3D re-recording by Rich Douglas:
http://richdouglas.wix.com/wolfenstein

Night Dive Studios FastCompany article:
http://www.fastcompany.com/3053050/app-economy/how-one-company-is-bringing-old-video-games-back-from-the-dead

Boxes, feelies, and the good old days of PC gaming:
http://www.pcgamer.com//boxes-feelies-and-the-good-old-days-of-pc-gaming/

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak pre-order:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/281610?beta=0

Total Annihilation on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/298030/
http://www.pcgamer.com/total-annihilation-invades-steam-at-last/

Outtro: Wing Theme Surf ReMixed by Team Fat
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01296

Next time, I'll be covering the 1994 Maxis construction sim, SimTower.

Enjoy!

Here's episode 83 where I delve into the world of the 1930's with Indiana Jones. I touch on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Adventure Game and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis.

Indiana Jones and the Seven Cities of Gold fan game:
http://binarylegends.cbm8bit.com/

Buy Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/32310/

Buy Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/6010/
On GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/indiana_jones_and_the_fate_of_atlantis?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/indiana_jones_and_the_emperors_tomb?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

YouTube playthroughs:
Last Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNHzeAod1g
Fate of Atlantis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mZ6KTbwvw&index=1&list=PL2whCuUnKwYD_yBXcPZ3gxGszdnA3ph3o
Ending music and bumper from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis - Orchestral Cover Album

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/indiana-jones-fate-atlantis/id677440416

Next time, I'll be covering the 1995 Maxis building simulator (literally!), SimTower.

He we are with episode 82 wherein I dive deep into the 1999 Relic space RTS series, Homeworld.

As always, we run through some emails, then dive deep into genre, story, gameplay, tech focus and development before I hear from you and then render my verdict as to whether or not the game holds up.

Buy Homeworld Remastered Collection on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/244160/

Watch some of my Homeworld research on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI5KzhTfrHA&index=1&list=PL2whCuUnKwYC9_oq6i-H-5TO2O34gYMN4

Next time we'll be talking Indiana Jones with Fate of Atlantis and more!

Welcome to episode 81 where I uncover the secrets of the 1994 Origin action RPG series, System Shock.

As always, we dive into the story, gameplay, technical aspects and dev story of this monumental series. We then hear from some listeners and I give my opinion of whether or not the game holds up.

Watch me play a bit of System Shock: Enhanced Edition:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2whCuUnKwYAUvbqovUG9lpiDNAzCYl9K

Buy System Shock on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy System Shock on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/410710/

Buy System Shock 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_2?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy System Shock 2 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/238210/

Next time, I'll be covering the 1999 Relic space RTS series, Homeworld.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:
[audio src="http://umbcast.com/podcast/081-UMBCast-System-Shock.mp3"]

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/081-UMBCast-System-Shock.mp3

Hello everyone, time for a long overdue news episode. In n effort to further play around with the format of the news shows, I'm joined by my buddy and fellow retro game enthusiast Brian Demodulated (https://twitter.com/demodulated). He is the host of the ever-amazing Square Waves FM podcast (http://squarefm.demodulated.com/) and I thought it'd be fun to get some of his thoughts on recent happenings in the world of retro-ish game news.

Here's the rundown of stories we cover:

Star Citizen:
http://www.pcgamer.com/chris-roberts-star-citizen-will-speak-for-itself/

New Wacky Wheels:
http://wackywheelsracing.com/

How GOG.com Save And Restore Classic Videogames:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/09/16/how-gog-com-save-and-restore-classic-videogames/

13 years after release, Age of Mythology gets a new expansion:
http://www.vg247.com/2015/09/21/13-years-after-release-age-of-mythology-gets-a-new-expansion/

The Red Baron prepares to fly again:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/22/9354153/the-red-baron-is-ready-to-fly-again

BATTLETECH by Harebrained Schemes
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech

Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (AGI) - Adventure remake is in the works!
http://www.indieretronews.com/2015/09/leisure-suit-larry-in-land-of-lounge.html

Armikrog:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/334120/

Recent SpaceVenture update:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que/posts/1367531

Video Game Story Bundle 7:
http://storybundle.com/games

Next time, we'll be covering the Looking Glass/Origin combat RPG series, System Shock.

Enjoy!

In episode 79, I'm covering a modern take on an old classic. This time around we'll focus on the newly-released first episode of King's Quest, developed by the Odd Gentlemen and published by the revived Sierra.

Before we get to it, we go through a few emails and voicemails.

Then, the main event where we give this new take on the series the full UMB treatment, genre, story, gameplay, tech foucs, dev story and even more emails along with some clips and music.

Buy King's Quest (2015) on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/345390/

Enjoy!

It' time for episode 78! We're not talking about a specific game this time around. As I've done in the past, I got together with some of my Patrons and had a really fun chat about "Experiences that shaped you".

We chat about our experiences relating to either computing or gaming that affected us for the rest of our lives. We get silly, we get serious, we get deep and we talk about Sound Blasters.

As always, these Hangouts are not swear-free, so if you're offended by bad language, you may want to wait for next week when I cover the new King's Quest that came out a short time ago.

Enjoy!

Here's episode 77 where I dive deep into the 1998 BioWare RPG, Baldur's Gate.

We get into the details of not only the history of the game, but also the creation of the Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting that hosts it. This is a big one!

Buy the original Baldur's gate on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy the original Baldur's gate 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_complete?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition...
on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/228280/

Buy Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition...
on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/257350/

Next time, we're moving into 2015 with coverage of the new King's Quest developed by The Odd Gentlemen and published by the revivied Sierra!

Enjoy!

It's tie for episode 76 where I discuss the 1989 Microprose Simulaton, M1 Tank Platoon.

Before we get to it, Greg sends us a voicemail. You should check out his show, the SNES Podcast at http://thesnespodcast.podomatic.com/.

We then get to the main, topic, M1 Tank Platoon. We check out all the usual suspects, genre, story, gameplay, tech focus and development story.

Sadly, there's nowhere to buy the game digitally, but you can check eBay!

Outtro music: M1 Tank Platoon (intro REMIX) by Isacco Garcia Peveri
http://www.remix64.com/track/isacco-garcia-peveri/m1-tank-platoon-intro-remix/

Next time, I'll be covering the 1998 BioWare RPG, Baldur's Gate.

It's time for episode 75 where I discuss the 1998 Lucasarts strategy game, Star Wars: Rebellion.

First, I've been off so I've been playing games and watching TV so I talk about that a bit.

Check out the interesting little programming puzzle game TIS-100:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/370360/

Also I quickly discuss the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire:
http://www.amc.com/shows/halt-and-catch-fire

We then get to Rebellion, where we discuss the story, tons about the gameplay, tech focus, dev story, some emails and voicemails and of course my opinion as to whether or not it holds up.

Buy Rebellion on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_rebellion?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Next time, I'll be covering the 1989 Microprose military simulation, M1 Tank Platoon.

Enjoy!

In a very special UMBCast, for the second time ever I have a live guest! I dragged my friend and fellow podcaster Brian "Space Game Junkie" Rubin to sit with me and talk Wing Commander.

Specifically, in light of my recent complete playthrough of Wing Commander 2 on the YouTube channel, I wanted to sit down with someone to discuss that game in particular. Of course, we couldn't just limit ourselves to JUST WC2 so of course we discuss the entire series with a bit more of a focus on the second game then on the others. We also get into a discussion about successors to Wing Commander, what made it special compared to other famous space combat sims and of course, we couldn't avoid talking a bit about Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous.

Links:

Find Brian and all his content at https://www.spacegamejunkie.com/

My YouTube "UMB Plays" of Wing Commander 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-AMpSWJpYY&list=PL2whCuUnKwYC8rXzdIQT2rU4RkysbF3Nm

Digital Antiquarian article on Wing Commander II:
https://www.filfre.net/2018/03/wing-commander-ii/

Buy Wing Commander 1 and 2 on GoG:
https://www.gog.com/game/wing_commander_1_2?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Wing Commander CCG:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3842/wing-commander

Next Episode:

Next time, we'll be covering the 1994 Diversions Entertainment fighting game, One Must Fall: 2097.