The Upper Memory Block Podcast

Hail Blockers!

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!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/079-UMBCast-Kings-Quest-2015.mp3

Greetings Blockers!

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!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/077-UMBCast-Baldurs-Gate.mp3

On the way, Blockers!

It’s time 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.

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/076-UMBCast-M1-Tank-Platoon.mp3

Blockers, I have some information which might be useful!

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!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/075-UMBCast-Rebellion.mp3

Hey there, Blockers!

Here’s episode 73, where I discuss the 1995 Origin Systems action series, Crusader.

As always, I go into the genre, story and gameplay. We also delve into the game’s tech specs and engine before talking a bit about the history and definition of tracker music.

After some great listener emails and voicemails, I give my thoughts about whether or not the game holds up.

Ending music: “The Traveler” Main Theme Remix by Andrew Sega:
http://www.echosector.com/music/

Crusader: No Remorse intro cinematic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvAt3hDcNT4

Buy Crusader: No Remorse on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/crusader_no_remorse?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Crusader: No Regret on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/crusader_no_regret?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Crusader: No Remorse on Origin:
https://www.origin.com/en-ca/store/buy/crusader-no-remorse/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition

Buy Crusader: No Regret on Origin:
https://www.origin.com/en-ca/store/buy/crusader-no-regret/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition

Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.patreon.com/umbcast

Next time, we’ll be doing the news. After that, we’ll cover the 1998 Lucasarts 4X game, Star Wars: Rebellion.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/073-UMBCast-Crusader.mp3

Blockers, report to Langley!

On episode 72, we get down and dirty with the CIA in the 1996 Activision FMV adventure game Spycraft: The Great Game.

We get into all the nitty gritty details on the game like we always do an read through a listener email.

Watch me play Spycraft on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzYIjPQxxCQ&list=PL2whCuUnKwYA_gKF_kKFEsF6OOLBnvVJT

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

Support the show on Patreon:
http://www.patreon.com/umbcast

Next time, we’ll cover the 1995 Origin action game, Crusader: No Remorse.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/072-UMBCast-Spycraft.mp3