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Time for a quick news show to kick off the year, here are some of the topics I cover: Christmas Day Steam outage: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3y7maa/something_is_really_wrong_with_steam_be_careful/ Day of the Tentacle Remastered: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/23/9605322/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered-screenshots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kgj_rPON80 Wolfenstein 3D re-recording by Rich Douglas: http://richdouglas.wix.com/wolfenstein Night Dive Studios FastCompany article: http://www.fastcompany.com/3053050/app-economy/how-one-company-is-bringing-old-video-games-back-from-the-dead Boxes, feelies, and the good old days of PC gaming: http://www.pcgamer.com//boxes-feelies-and-the-good-old-days-of-pc-gaming/ Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak pre-order: http://store.steampowered.com/app/281610?beta=0 Total Annihilation on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/298030/ http://www.pcgamer.com/total-annihilation-invades-steam-at-last/ Outtro: Wing Theme Surf ReMixed by Team Fat http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01296 Next time, I'll be covering the 1994 Maxis construction sim, SimTower. Enjoy!

Here's episode 83 where I delve into the world of the 1930's with Indiana Jones. I touch on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Adventure Game and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. Indiana Jones and the Seven Cities of Gold fan game: http://binarylegends.cbm8bit.com/ Buy Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/32310/ Buy Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/6010/ On GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/indiana_jones_and_the_fate_of_atlantis?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Buy Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/indiana_jones_and_the_emperors_tomb?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f YouTube playthroughs: Last Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNHzeAod1g Fate of Atlantis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mZ6KTbwvw&index=1&list=PL2whCuUnKwYD_yBXcPZ3gxGszdnA3ph3o Ending music and bumper from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis - Orchestral Cover Album iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/indiana-jones-fate-atlantis/id677440416 Next time, I'll be covering the 1995 Maxis building simulator (literally!), SimTower.

He we are with episode 82 wherein I dive deep into the 1999 Relic space RTS series, Homeworld. As always, we run through some emails, then dive deep into genre, story, gameplay, tech focus and development before I hear from you and then render my verdict as to whether or not the game holds up. Buy Homeworld Remastered Collection on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/244160/ Watch some of my Homeworld research on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI5KzhTfrHA&index=1&list=PL2whCuUnKwYC9_oq6i-H-5TO2O34gYMN4 Next time we'll be talking Indiana Jones with Fate of Atlantis and more!

Welcome to episode 81 where I uncover the secrets of the 1994 Origin action RPG series, System Shock. As always, we dive into the story, gameplay, technical aspects and dev story of this monumental series. We then hear from some listeners and I give my opinion of whether or not the game holds up. Watch me play a bit of System Shock: Enhanced Edition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2whCuUnKwYAUvbqovUG9lpiDNAzCYl9K Buy System Shock on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Buy System Shock on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/410710/ Buy System Shock 2 on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_2?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Buy System Shock 2 on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/238210/ Next time, I'll be covering the 1999 Relic space RTS series, Homeworld. Enjoy! Stream the show live: [audio src="http://umbcast.com/podcast/081-UMBCast-System-Shock.mp3"] Direct download: http://umbcast.com/podcast/081-UMBCast-System-Shock.mp3

Hello everyone, time for a long overdue news episode. In n effort to further play around with the format of the news shows, I'm joined by my buddy and fellow retro game enthusiast Brian Demodulated (https://twitter.com/demodulated). He is the host of the ever-amazing Square Waves FM podcast (http://squarefm.demodulated.com/) and I thought it'd be fun to get some of his thoughts on recent happenings in the world of retro-ish game news. Here's the rundown of stories we cover: Star Citizen: http://www.pcgamer.com/chris-roberts-star-citizen-will-speak-for-itself/ New Wacky Wheels: http://wackywheelsracing.com/ How GOG.com Save And Restore Classic Videogames: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/09/16/how-gog-com-save-and-restore-classic-videogames/ 13 years after release, Age of Mythology gets a new expansion: http://www.vg247.com/2015/09/21/13-years-after-release-age-of-mythology-gets-a-new-expansion/ The Red Baron prepares to fly again: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/22/9354153/the-red-baron-is-ready-to-fly-again BATTLETECH by Harebrained Schemes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (AGI) - Adventure remake is in the works! http://www.indieretronews.com/2015/09/leisure-suit-larry-in-land-of-lounge.html Armikrog: http://store.steampowered.com/app/334120/ Recent SpaceVenture update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que/posts/1367531 Video Game Story Bundle 7: http://storybundle.com/games Next time, we'll be covering the Looking Glass/Origin combat RPG series, System Shock. Enjoy!

In episode 79, I'm covering a modern take on an old classic. This time around we'll focus on the newly-released first episode of King's Quest, developed by the Odd Gentlemen and published by the revived Sierra. Before we get to it, we go through a few emails and voicemails. Then, the main event where we give this new take on the series the full UMB treatment, genre, story, gameplay, tech foucs, dev story and even more emails along with some clips and music. Buy King's Quest (2015) on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345390/ Enjoy!

It' time for episode 78! We're not talking about a specific game this time around. As I've done in the past, I got together with some of my Patrons and had a really fun chat about "Experiences that shaped you". We chat about our experiences relating to either computing or gaming that affected us for the rest of our lives. We get silly, we get serious, we get deep and we talk about Sound Blasters. As always, these Hangouts are not swear-free, so if you're offended by bad language, you may want to wait for next week when I cover the new King's Quest that came out a short time ago. Enjoy!

Here's episode 77 where I dive deep into the 1998 BioWare RPG, Baldur's Gate. We get into the details of not only the history of the game, but also the creation of the Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting that hosts it. This is a big one! Buy the original Baldur's gate on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Buy the original Baldur's gate 2 on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_complete?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Buy Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition... on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/228280/ Buy Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition... on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/baldurs_gate_2_enhanced_edition?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/257350/ Next time, we're moving into 2015 with coverage of the new King's Quest developed by The Odd Gentlemen and published by the revivied Sierra! Enjoy!

It's tie for episode 76 where I discuss the 1989 Microprose Simulaton, M1 Tank Platoon. Before we get to it, Greg sends us a voicemail. You should check out his show, the SNES Podcast at http://thesnespodcast.podomatic.com/. We then get to the main, topic, M1 Tank Platoon. We check out all the usual suspects, genre, story, gameplay, tech focus and development story. Sadly, there's nowhere to buy the game digitally, but you can check eBay! Outtro music: M1 Tank Platoon (intro REMIX) by Isacco Garcia Peveri http://www.remix64.com/track/isacco-garcia-peveri/m1-tank-platoon-intro-remix/ Next time, I'll be covering the 1998 BioWare RPG, Baldur's Gate.

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!

It's the news! This time I'm switching up the format a bit and we'll have a bit of a casual chat about things that have happened since the last news ep, up to and including E3! Here are the stories covered: Broken Age Act 2: http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/28573 GOG's Galaxy client is making good progress: http://www.pcgamer.com/gogs-galaxy-client-is-making-good-progress/ HANDS ON: OCULUS RIFT CONSUMER MODEL: http://www.digitaltrends.com/vr-headset-reviews/oculus-rift-hands-on/ Hulu Lands ‘Myst’ Drama From Legendary TV & Matt Tolmach Based On Video Game: http://deadline.com/2015/05/myst-tv-series-video-game-hulu-legendary-matt-tolmach-1201421271/ STAR TREK PREMIERES ON GOG.COM https://www.gog.com/news/star_trek_premieres_on_gogcom Hero-U Fantasy Adventure Role-Playing Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/transolargames/hero-u-adventure-role-playing-game Master of Orion reboot coming from the team behind World of Tanks: http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/9/8746959/master-of-orion-reboot-coming-from-the-team-behind-world-of-tanks XCOM 2 details emerge, and it's bad news for humanity: http://www.pcgamer.com/xcom-2-details-emerge-and-its-bad-news-for-humanity/ Fallout 4: http://www.fallout4.com/ Fallout Shelter: http://toucharcade.com/2015/06/19/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-fallout-shelter/ New King's Quest is out Next Month: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-16-the-first-chapter-of-the-new-kings-quest-is-out-next-month After the news, we hear from Brian about his experiences with Mod music and the Demoscene. Jaime sent in a great segment for us talking about the Demoscene, here are the links to what he discusses kenny chow (cc catch from renaissance) one must fall 2097 music remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvlVaQl7kEk second reality by future crew: http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=63 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFv7mHTf0nA fr-08 the product: http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=1221 kkreiger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.kkrieger http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=12036 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NBG-sKFaB0 8088mph runs on ibm cga 4.77mhz http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=65371 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHXx3orN35Y

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!

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!

It's high time for another Patreon hangout. This time, Brian, Martin, Akago, Tomer, Troels and I got together to chat about remakes, remasters, spritual successors, reissues, sequels and even more all relating to our favourite DOS and pre-Windows XP games. As with last time, it was a blast and I have to thank the participants both for their support and their participation. Support the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/umbcast Next time, I'll be looking at the 1996 Activision FMV adventure, Spycraft: The Great Game.

Time for episode 70 and the news for March and April 2015! Here's the rundown: Homeworld Remastered puts you in command of the most stunning space battles ever: http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/24/8098381/homeworld-remastered-collection-gearbox-interview Underworld Ascendant Kickstarter reaches its goal: http://www.pcgamer.com/underworld-ascendant-kickstarter-reaches-its-goal/ Electronic Arts closes SimCity studio Maxis Emeryville: http://www.pcgamer.com/electronic-arts-closes-simcity-studio-maxis-emeryville/ Passing The Hat: An In-Depth Look At The New King's Quest: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/03/06/passing-the-hat-an-in-depth-look-at-the-new-kings-quest.aspx King's Quest: How Sierra plans to reboot a three decade old classic: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-03-17-kings-quest-how-sierra-plans-to-reboot-a-three-decade-old-classic Kickstarter: Descent: Underground https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/descendentstudios/descent-underground Broken Age Act 2 release date announced: http://www.pcgamer.com/broken-age-act-2-release-date/ Kickstarter: "Order of the Thorne" & "Roehm To Ruin" by Infamous Quests: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1992695780/order-of-the-thorne-and-roehm-to-ruin-by-infamous Stardock Star Control FAQ: http://www.littletinyfrogs.com/article/463278/Star_Control_FAQ Lucasarts' Afterlife on GoG: http://www.gog.com/game/afterlife?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f Videogame Publishers: No Preserving Abandoned Games, Even for Museums and Archives, Because All "Hacking" is Illegal: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/04/videogame-publishers-no-preserving-abandoned-games-even-museums-and-archives Outtro music: “The Enlightened Alaskan” by MazeDude: http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01690 Support the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/umbcast Next time, I'll be looking at the 1996 Activision FMV adventure, Spycraft: The Great Game.