The Upper Memory Block Podcast from billybob

[billybob476]

The SpaceVenture kickstarter has just over 20 hours left and they're just under 10,000 dollars from funding. Looks like this may go forward and we'll eventually see an new game from the Space Quest guys!

http://tgakick.com

[billybob476]

and they've hit their goal! Wooo!

[Feathers]

That was fun. I'm not really playing anything on PC now but understanding how the old stuff is being integrated onto the new hardware will always interest me.

[billybob476]

Thanks! I was worried it'd be too "techy" but I think it came off relatively well.

[Feathers]

Well, I am techy so it wouldn't matter but I think it came off OK.

[billybob476]

If anyone has any thoughts on Wolfenstien 3D or anything else, I record tomorrow night! I'd love to have some different voices on the show.

[billybob476]

Episode 7 is out! Enjoy!
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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!

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/007-UMBCast-Wolfenstein-3D.mp3

[Dangelus]

Yay! :)

[Rico]

Man, that game was so amazing for the time.  Can't wait to listen to this show.

[Dangelus]

Great show and thanks for playing my promo Joe! :)

[billybob476]

Thanks! Glad to play the promo.

[billybob476]

Since I'll be away next week I'm going to record the next podcast early, so if anyone has anything to say about the Command and Conquer series drop me a line by Sunday!

[ricdude]

3D? I remember when Castle Wolfenstein was only 2D...

I can't wait to check it out, though.  I spent a lot of time looking for all the damn secret doors in that thing...

[Feathers]

I really should have something to say about C&C. I think that game was responsible for the closest thing to diverse we ever reached!

Sunday's a bit of a stretch though. I'm so focused on job interviews and such like that I think I'll struggle to remember :(

[billybob476]

No worries, I'm happy to take them after the fact as well (as you know) :)