Big Box PC Game Collectors PodCast
Summary: This is the official PodCast of the Big Box PC Game Collectors group. We are a group who focuses on PC game collecting, and we cover all personal computers including the Apple II, Commodore, TRS-80. We're not limited to vintage PC games; we even cover modern big box PC releases.
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Podcasts:
In this episode, Dan and Joel discuss reproduction and bootleg big box PC game boxes, as well as reshrinkwrapping games.
On this episode, the Big Box PC Game Collectors get together to discuss the worst game endings - everything from Eye of the Beholder's non-ending to Mass Effect 3's color coded fiasco.
On this episode, the Big Box PC Game Collectors discuss game preservation, specifically how future generations will deal with modern games which require constant internet connections to play as a form of digital rights management.
The Big Box PC Game Collectors had the privilege of Corey and Lori Cole attending our hangout in June of 2015. We discussed their time at Sierra, the Quest for Glory series, and their new game Hero-U.
In 2015 we had the pleasure of having a conversation with the one-and-only Josh Mandel. We discussed his start in gaming, his time at Sierra Online as well as Legend Entertainment, and the work he is doing now.
The FPS genre became popular almost immediately upon inception. They continue to be the some of the most popular games released. On this episode, we outline a brief first person shooter history.
The eternal question: why do we collect big box PC games? We'll explore that subject in depth on this episode of the BBPCGC PodCast!
This is the Big Box PC Game Collectors Podcast recorded May 14, 2015. On this episode: we talk about Sierra Online, their storied history, their most influential games, and the end of the adventure game era.
On this episode, we welcome a very special guest: John Romero of id Software and Ion Storm fame! John spent some time with us talking about his vintage Apple II game collection and the developers who made them, including Nasir Gebelli and Synergistic Software. We also discussed the pros and cons of emulation with classic PC games, and the struggles of playing these games on classic hardware.
On this episode: we discuss whether we're viewing classic gaming through rose-tinted glasses, the redefining of "nerds" as "cool," and our favorite games from our personal collections.
On this episode we discuss the history of FMV games, whether it's wise to keep your big box PC games sealed, and how we feel about the modern trend of remakes and sequels.
The Big Box PC Game Collectors get together to discuss the worst game endings - everything from Eye of the Beholder's non-ending to Mass Effect 3's color coded fiasco.
On this episode, the Big Box PC Game Collectors discuss game preservation, specifically how future generations will deal with modern games which require constant internet connections to play as a form of digital rights management.
The Big Box PC Game Collectors had the privilege of Corey and Lori Cole attending our hangout in June of 2015. We discussed their time at Sierra, the Quest for Glory series, and their new game Hero-U.
In 2015 we had the pleasure of having a conversation with the one-and-only Josh Mandel. We discussed his start in gaming, his time at Sierra Online as well as Legend Entertainment, and the work he is doing now. Here is that interview.
