The Upper Memory Block Podcast from billybob

[KingIsaacLinksr]

I'll be working on the audio comment after work today. :)

[billybob476]

Looking forward to it!

I'd love to have a few personal memories of the game from lots of folks (sequels are fine too) since I didn't play a ton of it myself. I know this game was special to a lot of people.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Done and done, sent it to you, let me know if you didn't get the email/file :)

King

[billybob476]

Got it, thanks!

[billybob476]

Episode 10 all about Descent is out!

http://umbcast.com/episode-10-descent/
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Hey hey Blockers!

Welcome to episode 10! This time around we go deep into the mines with Parallax Software's amazing 1995 FPS, Descent.

As usual, before we get into that, a bit of news:

First of all, I joined the GoG.com affiliate program. So, if you were planning to pick up any of the games I talk about on the show, I'd really appreciate it if you went to GoG via the show site as it gives me a small kickback that I can use to cover some of the show's expenses. You can get there by clicking the GoG banners in the right hand column!

Aside from that, last week's Red Baron show led me to check out some current games in the flight sim genre and I came across Microsoft Flight. It's free to play so I'll definitely be giving it a whirl in the near future.

Finally, I blogged about a really cool article earlier in the week. In it, one of the original developers of Warcraft: Orcs vs. Humans talks about the very beginnings of that seminal game. It's a great read!

I read an email from BJ, where he provides a bit of additional info on emulation, which I talked about back in episode 6.

Then, on to the main topic, 1995′s Descent. I cover the usual suspects and talk about some cool and different ways to play it today ending off with some listener voicemails.

Buy Descent from GoG.com

Descent source port downloads: DXX-Rebirth and D2X-XL.

Next time, I'll be talking about the unique LucasArts adventure game from 1990, Loom. Hope to see you then!

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/010-UMBCast-Descent.mp3

[billybob476]

Gearing up for next week's show on the very cool and unique 1990 adventure game, Loom.

You can grab it on steam alone for 5 bucks: http://store.steampowered.com/app/32340/

or as part of the LucasArts adventure pack with 3 other amazing games (including 2 Indy games) for 10 bucks: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2102/

[Feathers]

Wow, some of these things sound fascinating but you're well into territory I know nothing about with these few. Too old I guess ;)

[billybob476]

Loom is defintiely a more niche game. Most people I've talked to haven't heard of it. I knew of it but hadn't played it until I started my "research" for the show :)

[billybob476]

Oh, I'm writing the show right now and listening to the awesome soundtrack, I'm excited for this one, people. :)

[billybob476]

I asked over on the FB group and I'll ask here too...having some trouble deciding which game to cover next, should I do 1990's Railroad Tycoon or 1994's Transport Tycoon? I'll cover them both eventually just not sure which I want to do first.

[billybob476]

Epsiode 11 all about Loom is out!

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Hello to all the Blockers!

Welcome to episode 11. This time around, we're heading back to the adventure genre with a great LucasArts game from 1990, Loom.

First though, some news:

Shortly after the last show, strange rumours started popping up about a new Rise of the Triad game by Apogee software. Turns out they are true!

Some more info about the new X-COM: Enemy Unknown game has come out. We're talking competitive multiplayer and a release date! You can also pre-order at their site.

Finally, some sad news: 3D modelling pioneer Paul Steed, who worked on games like Strike Commander and Quake, passed away suddenly this week.

After the news we read a few listener emails covering a few topics.

Business aside, I then start to delve into the fantastic and wonderful world of Loom. As usual we cover all the aspects of story, gameplay, development and more relating to this truly unique adventure game from Lucasfilm Games.

If you want to give Loom a go, it can be purchased on Steam.

Next week, we put on our conductor's hat when we look at yet another game from 1990, Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon.

Direct download:
http://umbcast.com/podcast/011-UMBCast-Loom.mp3

[Bromptonboy]

I played and finished Loom back in the day when it first came out.  It was very innovative for it's time.  Looking forward to listening to this cast.

[Rico]

Holy cow - LOOM!  Wow - that's a blast from the past.  Looking especially forward to this podcast.

[billybob476]

Hope everyone enjoys it! Had a lot of fun with this one.

[Meds]

Loving these podcasts, i'm a bit behind at the moment and only just listened to the one about Wofenstein and had to go and find it and as Joe said right on their site is a free game. Spent about an hour playing it. Thanks Joe :)