The Upper Memory Block Podcast from billybob

KingIsaacLinksr · May 14, 2012, 05:38:02 PM

I have never even heard of Space Quest, but it shall be interesting to listen to.

Haven't listened to your latest episode yet, I have a long queue to go through atm :)

King

billybob476 · May 17, 2012, 09:48:15 AM

Posted this over on Facebook, I was able to find the clip from The Computer Chronicles where I first saw Space Quest 4. I was blown away by how good it looked and sounded!

The Computer Chronicles - Space and Astronomy Software - Space Quest IV

billybob476 · May 20, 2012, 05:39:04 AM

Still a few days to get in your comments on Space Quest! I'll be recoding Wednesday! So excited for this one, been having a blast playing the games. I'm up to SQ4: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers!

Feathers · May 21, 2012, 01:15:17 AM

I'm fairly sure I had a go at at least one of these but I remember absolutely nothing about to the point where I'm wondering if I'm making the whole thing up!

I'll have to listen and learn again this time around.

billybob476 · May 21, 2012, 10:05:27 AM

Writing the show now! Gonna be tough to keep focused!

Bromptonboy · May 21, 2012, 10:21:14 AM

I watched a little bit of that SQ marathon this weekend. It was sooo long ago that I played this game - but it was a lot of fun. I'll try to get a comment in.

billybob476 · May 21, 2012, 11:17:12 AM

Cool!

billybob476 · May 24, 2012, 06:02:23 PM

Episode 5 is live!! Had a really great time doing this one :)

http://umbcast.com/episode-5-space-quest/

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Greetings Blockers!

Welcome to episode 5! This week I've got a big topic to cover, the Space Quest series by Sierra Online!

Since we have six games to cover in a single show, the news is quick this time: Firstly, Jane Jensen's kickstarter funded, exceeding their 300,000 dollar goal. Secondly, I came across news of a Tex Murphy kickstarter. Tex Murphy isn't a game series I played, but go check out their project page if you're interested!

We then get into the main topic, the Space Quest series. I cover how Sierra's adventure game paradigm differs from the LucasArts one we already covered and then I get into Space Quest's development story. The bulk of the show is going through each of the six games talking about plot, technology and some fun facts and features of each.

I play a great audio comment from Rick Moyer where he interviews a friend that he used to play Space Quest with. Thanks Rick!

With regard to the future of the Space Quest series I talk about the new SQ2 remake and remind everyone about the Two Guys kickstarter.

To close out the show, I came across a really great cover medley of Space Quest 4 music by Brandon Blume, you can go grab it and see his other work at his site, http://brandonblume.com/ and his YouTube channel.

Next week: A bit of a different show, I won't be covering a game. I'm going to talk about ways to get old games working on modern systems. General talk about virtualization, DOSBox, ScummVM, etc. Should be interesting! Hope to see you!

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/005-UMBCast-Space-Quest.mp3

Zarabeth32 · May 25, 2012, 04:08:11 AM

Can't wait to give it a listen.

Where does your intro music come from? It's really cool!

Z :o

billybob476 · May 25, 2012, 04:29:51 AM

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on May 25, 2012, 04:08:11 AM
Can't wait to give it a listen.

Where does your intro music come from? It's really cool!

Z :o

Straight from the brain of Mr. Rick Moyer. He does great work :)

Rico · May 25, 2012, 10:05:41 AM

Really enjoying these shows Joe. Brings back so many cool memories too. Now, when are you doing the Commodore 64 show? :)

moyer777 · May 25, 2012, 10:07:04 AM

That was even better than I had hoped for Joe! SUCH A GOOD PROGRAM! Great job! And thanks for helping me connect with my friend Don. He was a lot of fun back in the day.

billybob476 · May 25, 2012, 10:12:32 AM

@Rico:

Glad you're enjoying the show! This one actually took quite a bit more research then previous shows. My cousin had a C64, I played a few games on it but I was a bit too young to have any specific memories of it. I vaguely remember cartridges!

@Rick:

It was cool you could get Don on Skype. I really appreciate you taking the time to send in your conversation!

moyer777 · May 25, 2012, 10:17:36 AM

You know what is funny? I plugged my iPhone into my sound board and called him on his way to work the other day! Hehehe. Ah the modern day we live in....

billybob476 · May 25, 2012, 10:31:48 AM

Actually looking back at these games really does show you how far we've come in such a short time. It's really incredible if you think about it :)