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Episode 70 – UMBNews April 2015

April 15, 2015

Time for episode 70 and the news for March and April 2015!

Here’s the rundown:

Homeworld Remastered puts you in command of the most stunning space battles ever:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/24/8098381/homeworld-remastered-collection-gearbox-interview

Underworld Ascendant Kickstarter reaches its goal:
http://www.pcgamer.com/underworld-ascendant-kickstarter-reaches-its-goal/

Electronic Arts closes SimCity studio Maxis Emeryville:
http://www.pcgamer.com/electronic-arts-closes-simcity-studio-maxis-emeryville/

Passing The Hat: An In-Depth Look At The New King’s Quest:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/03/06/passing-the-hat-an-in-depth-look-at-the-new-kings-quest.aspx

King’s Quest: How Sierra plans to reboot a three decade old classic:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-03-17-kings-quest-how-sierra-plans-to-reboot-a-three-decade-old-classic

Kickstarter: Descent: Underground
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/descendentstudios/descent-underground

Broken Age Act 2 release date announced:
http://www.pcgamer.com/broken-age-act-2-release-date/

Kickstarter: “Order of the Thorne” & “Roehm To Ruin” by Infamous Quests:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1992695780/order-of-the-thorne-and-roehm-to-ruin-by-infamous

Stardock Star Control FAQ:
http://www.littletinyfrogs.com/article/463278/Star_Control_FAQ

Lucasarts’ Afterlife on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/afterlife?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Videogame Publishers: No Preserving Abandoned Games, Even for Museums and Archives, Because All “Hacking” is Illegal:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/04/videogame-publishers-no-preserving-abandoned-games-even-museums-and-archives

Outtro music: “The Enlightened Alaskan” by MazeDude:
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01690

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1996 Activision FMV adventure, Spycraft: The Great Game.

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/070-UMBCast-UMBNews-April-2015.mp3

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Episode 69 – Carmageddon

March 30, 2015

Son of a Blocker!

Welcome to episode 69 where we discuss the 1997 Stainless Games car combat sim, Carmageddon.

We chat about all the regular stuff including genre, setting, gameplay, tech focus and dev story. We also focus a bit on the controversy surrounding the game and her a bunch of great listener emails and voicemails.

Troels, Akago, Ben Chandler and I play multiplayer very poorly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEKfv8RGWmI

I mess around with the Carmageddon sound folder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8854VJCZ5nE

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

or Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/282010/

Buy Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now! on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/carmageddon_2_carpocalypse_now?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

or Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/282030/

Buy Carmageddon TDR 2000 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/331650/

Buy Carmageddon Reincarnation on Steam Early Access:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/249380/

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

Next time, we’ll cover the news, after that we’ll hit the 1996 Activision FMV adventure, Spycraft.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/069-UMBCast-Carmageddon.mp3

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Episode 68 – Grim Fandango

March 10, 2015

Buenos dias, Blockers!

Welcome to episode 68 where I discuss the 1998 Lucasarts adventure game, Grim Fandango.

We go through some emails, then get into the nitty gritty in the land of the dead.

If you like Grim Fandago, you might also enjoy a movie called The Cheap Detective (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cheap_Detective).

For great Grim Fandango and other retro gaming art, clothing and jewellery, check out Maya Pixelskaya (http://shop.mayapixelskaya.com/)

Buy Grim Fandango on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/grim_fandango_remastered?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Grim Fandango on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/316790/

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

Next time, I’ll be covering the 1998 Stainless Software game, Carmageddeon.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/068-UMBCast-Grim-Fandango.mp3

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Episode 67 – UMBNews February 2015

February 16, 2015

Time for episode 67 and the news!

Here’s a rundown of the stories discussed:

King’s Quest And Sierra: An Interview With Ken Williams:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/01/02/ken-williams-interview-kings-quest-sierra-game-informer.aspx

New Baldur’s Gate game in the works using its original engine:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/8/7518145/new-baldurs-gate-game-infinity-engine

Kickstarter: Shadowrun: Hong Kong by Harebrained Schemes LLC:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/shadowrun-hong-kong

X-Wing sequels head up GOG’s latest batch of Star Wars classics:
http://www.pcgamer.com/x-wing-sequels-head-up-new-batch-of-star-wars-classics-on-gog/

Rogue Squadron 3D and Rebellion added to GOG’s Star Wars catalogue:
http://www.pcgamer.com/rogue-squadron-3d-and-rebellion-added-to-gogs-star-wars-catalogue/

Tex Murphy eBooks:
http://www.aaronconners.net/

Double Fine Has The LucasArts Singapore DOTT Assets:
http://mixnmojo.com/news/Double-Fine-Has-The-LucasArts-Singapore-DOTT-Assets

Kickstarter: Underworld Ascendant by OtherSide Entertainment:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/othersidegames/underworld-ascendant

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Now On GOG.COM:
http://www.gog.com/news/warner_bros_interactive_entertainment_on_gogcom

Gary Owens, Announcer of ‘Laugh-In’ Fame, Dies at 80:
http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/gary-owens-announcer-of-laugh-in-fame-dies-at-80-1201433731/

ASCII Sector: Text-based Privateer remake:
http://www.asciisector.net/

Outtro music: “My Loved ones are Gone” by Psycho Crusher:
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02508

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1998 Lucasarts adventure, Grim Fandango.

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/067-UMBCast-UMBNews-February-2015.mp3

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Episode 66 – Privateer

February 2, 2015

Taste Righteous Fire, Blockers!

Welcome to episode 66 where I’ll be discussing the 1993 Origin Systems space trading game, Wing Commander: Privateer.

After some listener emails, we discuss all the usual suspects regarding the two games in the Privateer series.

Watch me play Privateer on YouTube: http://youtu.be/A6hWqvoP12s

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

Buy Privateer on Origin:
https://www.origin.com/en-ca/store/buy/wing-commander-privateer/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition

Buy Privateer 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/privateer_2_the_darkening?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1998 Lucasarts adventure, Grim Fandango.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/066-UMBCast-Privateer.mp3

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Episode 65 – Patreon Hangout: Firsts

January 18, 2015

Hey there Blockers,

This week we did something very special. I got together with some of my Patrons and we had an incredibly fun discussion (and quite a few drinks) all about our gaming firsts. Early gaming memories, first CD ROM games, first gaming machines, music, sound cards, pirating and much, much more.

Thanks very much to all the patrons for making this discussion possible and thanks especially to Brian, Troels, Tomer and AmayriotAkago for taking two hours out of their Saturdays to participate.

Note: This is a bunch of us hanging around and drinking, so suffice it to say we swear a bit.

Watch the full video hangout on YouTube:

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1993 space sim/trading game, Wing Commander: Privateer.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/065-Group-Hangout-Firsts.mp3

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Episode 64 – Strife

January 12, 2015

Trust no one, Blockers!

Happy new year, it’s time for episode 64, where I cover the 1996 Rogue Entertainment FPS/RPG, Strife.

First, we read a whole whack of emails catching up on previous shows.

We then chat about Strife: Quest for the Sigil. I discuss all the usual suspects, including a listener voicemail.

Buy Strife: Veteran Edition on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/317040/

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1993 space sim/trading game, Wing Commander: Privateer.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/064-UMBCast-Strife.mp3

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Episode 63 – UMBNews December 2014

December 30, 2014

Good evening Blockers,

Time for our second news-only show brought to you by patreon.com/umbcast.

In the news this month:

Ur-Quan Masters HD has entered beta:
http://urquanmastershd.com/

Broken Age Act 2 due in early 2015:
http://www.doublefine.com/forums/viewthread/15863/

Day of the Tentacle Remastered!
http://www.polygon.com/2014/12/8/7354949/tim-schafer-day-of-the-tentacle-remastered-ps4-vita-pc

New Carmen Sandiego
http://www.hmhco.com/parents-and-kids/the-learning-company/carmen-sandiego

Elite: Dangerous released
https://www.elitedangerous.com/

Satellite Reign available via Steam early access:
http://www.vg247.com/2014/12/17/syndicate-wars-successor-satellite-reign-now-available-on-steam/

Father of video games, Ralph Baer, dies at 92:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/7/7349715/ralph-baer-father-of-video-games-dies-at-92

Ken and Roberta Williams presented with Industry Icon award at The Game Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2NMpK2Rnks

Next time, I’ll be covering Strife

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/063-UMBCast-UMBNews-December-2014.mp3

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Episode 62 – Broken Sword

December 21, 2014

Bonjour Blockers!

It’s time for episode 62 where I’ll be discussing the 1996 Revolution Software adventure series, Broken Sword.

Before we get to the main topic, we got two emails.

First, a great list of other retro-oriented podcasts:

Watch Out for Fireballs
Retro Gaming Roundup
You Don’t know Flack
Retrobits
W1S1: World One Stage One
No Quarter
IGN RetroCity
DOS Nostalgia Podcast
Three Moves Ahead
TADPOG: Tyler and Dave Play Old Games
Wired’s Gamelife
The Same Coin

Second, a recommendation for a fun SimCity style game called Constructor

We then get into all 5 games in the Broken Sword series in the usual way.

Also, we’re doing a Broken Sword giveaway! If you want a copy of the first game, send an email to podcast@umbcast.com with the subject line “Broken Sword Giveaway”.

Buy Broken Sword on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/games##search=broken%20sword&sort=bestselling&page=1&pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Buy Broken Sword 1, 2 and 3 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/6447/

Buy Broken Sword 4 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/316160/

Buy Broken Sword 5 on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/262940/

YouTube play session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5U1P2HpW2Q

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the 1996 RPG/FPS game, Strife from Rogue Entertainment.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/062-UMBCast-Broken-Sword.mp3

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Episode 61 – Silent Service

November 30, 2014

Mr. Blocker, dive the ship!

Welcome to episode 61 where I’ll be discussing the 1985 Microprose sub simulator, Silent Service.

As with last time, news is no longer covered on the main shows, you can check episode 60 for the latest retro PC gaming news as of last week. New news show coming in December!

In the main portion of the show we discuss all the ins and outs of Sid Meier’s great sub sims, Silent Service 1 and 2.

The original game was inspired by the novel “Clear the Bridge” by Richard O’Kane:
http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Bridge-Patrols-U-S-S-Tang/dp/0891415734/

YouTube play session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Siv6faJ77Q

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

Next time, I’ll be looking at the Broken Sword series from Revolution Software.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live: