Part four of our series on Eric Chahi's Another World - finally, the development story of the game itself! You're always welcome to
Episode 20 Another World - Part 3
Part three of our series on Eric Chahi's Another World - focusing purely on the development history of Chahi's early titles. You're always welcome to
Episode 19 Another World - Part 2
Part two of our series on Eric Chahi's Another World, this time devoted to the meat of the topic. You're always welcome to
Episode 18: Another World - Part 1
Part one of our series on Eric Chahi's Another World. This catch-up episode is very listener mail-heavy! You're always welcome to
Episode 17: Flashback - Part 2
Welcome back for part two of our deep dive into Delphine Software's cinematic puzzle-platformer Flashback, focused on the development history. You're always welcome to
Episode 16: Flashback - Part 1
Having an identity crisis? I know Conrad is! This is part one of our deep dive into Delphine Software's cinematic puzzle-platformer Flashback. You're always welcome to
Episode 15: SimAnt - Part 2
Continuation of our series on SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony. In this episode we do a dive into the early history of Maxis Software. Many thanks to The Retro Hour Podcast for their interview with Justin McCormick. You're always welcome to
Episode 14: SimAnt - Part 1
SimAnt: Electronic Ant Colony or Mouth-to-Mouth Barf Simulator? You decide in today's episode on Maxis Software's most unique 1990s title. Here's a link to that Apple Beige article as well. You're always welcome to
Episode 13: DOS Prompt - Betrayal at Krondor - Part 2
Welcome back to the second half of our DOS Prompt series on Betrayal at Krondor where I discuss the development history of the game. Don't forget to visit the BaK Help Web if you get stuck, or Neal Hallford's blog for more stories on the development of the game. You're always welcome to
Episode 12: DOS Prompt - Betrayal at Krondor - Part 1
Welcome all you Northwarden Piggies! Today's episode is a first: we're dropping down to a DOS Prompt to talk about Betrayal at Krondor. You're always welcome to
Episode 11: The History of After Dark
Feeling totally twisted? I know I am! This episode covers the history of Berkeley Systems and their After Dark suite of screen savers. You're always welcome to
Episode 10: The Simpsons Screensaver
25 years before the tired Steamed Hams meme we have After Dark's saved screens. You're welcome to join our Discord server - just ask for an invite by
Episode 9: Undersea Adventure
Ready to take your first dive into Knowledge Adventure's Undersea Adventure? And here's a link to listener briandemodulated's youtube channel Finally, you're welcome to join our Discord server - just ask for an invite by
Episode 8: SkiFree
Dialing Chronoskimmer to 1991 to check out Chris Pirih's SkiFree. Links to Brett's youtube channel and twitter account. Finally, you're welcome to join our Discord server - just ask for an invite by
Episode 7: Castle of the Winds
Whoa! Welcome back listeners! Today we're jumping in our time machine to 1990, and playing Rick Saada's Castle of the Winds. If you've got some stories or ideas of your own,
Episode 6: SimFarm
I finally bring you the Maxis simulator classic SimFarm after weeks of delay. I also discuss BBS piracy, read some listener mail, and look at the differences between the
DOS and Windows versions of the game. If you've got a story, review or experience to share about the game,
Episode 5.5: Next Episode Under Construction
Three days of jackhammering and concrete cutting outside of my window means episode 6 is delayed until the madness stops. Just a quick note to tell you I haven't forgotten about you!
Episode 5: Indiana Jones and his Desktop Adventures
This is a big fat episode! In this episode you'll learn about the poorly-selling LucasArts roguelite, warezing over ISDN lines using DCC bots, and I summarize someone else's interview with the game's creator Hal Barwood. You can download a copy here. If you've got a story, review or experience to share about the game,
Episode 4: San Diego Zoo Presents: The Animals!
Multimedia HyperGuide Presents: San Diego Zoo Presents: The Animals!, instead of what you really wanted: Indiana Jones. We also discuss the CD-ROM magazine Blender, memories of Video for Windows, and the Multimedia PC (MPC) specification. Links: A CD image of the original disc for Windows.Blender Magazine on Archive.org. If you've got a story, review or experience to share about the game,
Episode 3: A Father's Day Story
Today I wish you all a happy Father's Day, and share a little fatherly story of my own. Next week we'll be back to our regular programming, talking about the LucasArts timekiller,
Indiana Jones and His Desktop Adventures. If you've got a story, review or experience to share about the game,
Episode 2: The Adventures of MicroMan
Our first foray into the world of Windows 3.1 gaming: The Adventures of MicroMan. I reflect on the history of this much loved
cult classic, and talk a little about its creator. You can download the original shareware version of MicroMan here and even play it in-browser. Read technical information on the Windows Animation Package engine here and check out Brian Goble's modern remake of the game here. And as always,
Episode 1: Welcome to Windows
In the inaugural episode I talk about my first experiences with Windows
3.1 on our IBM PS/1, and outline some ideas for future episodes. Click
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