The Upper Memory Block Podcast

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

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

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:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/061-UMBCast-Silent-Service.mp3

Good Evening Blockers!

It’s time for episode 59, covering the 1989 Sierra Adventure series, the Laura Bow Mysteries.

Since we hit the 50 dollar/episode Patreon goal, the news has been moved into its own show, so look for the news rollup in the next few weeks!

We read some emails where we chat about two gaming related podcasts, Three Moves Ahead and Blue Cup Tools.

We then get to the main event, the Laura Bow Mysteries. We discuss both The Colonel’s Bequest and The Dagger of Amon Ra. All the usual topics are covered, including some more emails from you!

YouTube play session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yxIdmVfQG8

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

Next time, I’ll be covering the 1985 Micoprose sub simulation, Silent Service.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/059-UMBCast-Laura-Bow.mp3

Standing by to maneuver, blockers!

Here is episode 58, where I’ll be covering the 1986 Binary Systems space exploration game, Starflight.

But first, some news:

Blizzard added assets from Warcraft 3 to the Blizzard Launcher.

Gabriel Knight 20th Anniversary Edition is out and ready for purchase!

Check out indie game The Fall

Then, we get to the Starflight series. We discuss the two games in the usual manner.

YouTube playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2whCuUnKwYDRTF6Na5JfImdAC7KtZB3E

Buy Starflight 1 & 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/starflight_1_2?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

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

Next time, we’ll be discussing some Sierra adventures with the Laura Bow series.

Enjoy!

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/058-UMBCast-Starflight.mp3

Code blue, Blockers!

Welcome to episode 57, where I’ll be discussing the 1997 Bullfrog business simulation, Theme Hospital.

Firstly, I make a small correction regarding some facts in the last show about Indianapolis 500: The Simulation.

But first, a bit of news:

Frontpage Sports Football is coming back!

Commander Keen has been open sourced!

Elite: Dangerous Beta 2 is releasing this month!

Blizzard has cancelled their long-running project Titan.

This Monkey Island Lego set needs your votes!

We then discuss the main topic, Theme Hospital. Gameplay, dev story, tech focus, etc.

Buy Theme Hospital on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/theme_hospital?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f

Next time, we’ll be discussing the 1986 sci-fi adventure/RPG, Starflight.

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/057-UMBCast-Theme-Hospital.mp3

Start your engines blockers!

In episode 56, we discuss the 1989 Papyrus Design Group racing sim, Indianapolis 500: The Simulation.

First though, we go through quite a few emails covering your thoughts on the “Sierra Revival” that I talked about on the last episode, including a link to Brano’s blog post where he goes into more detail on his thoughts.

We then get into the main topic, Indianapolis 500: The Simulation. We discuss all the usual suspects including gameplay, dev story and tech focus.

Sadly, there’s nowhere to legally get the game in digital form, but if you’re interested in the most current racing game from the developer, check out http://www.iracing.com/.

Next time, I’ll be heading back to Bullfrog land with another simulation, Theme Hospital.

Stream the show live:

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/055-UMBCast-Indianapolis-500.mp3