The Upper Memory Block Podcast

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

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

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

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