zork

Few developers can boast careers spanning more than 4 decades, but today's guest, William Volk has developed games for virtually every platform released, covering every genre, including strategy, RPG, adventures, educational titles, puzzle games, and more.
Sit back and enjoy the insights, memories, and experience of a true legend of the industry!

Recorded October 2023

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https://www.mobygames.com/person/3264/william-d-volk/
He Put in a Bar, in the Back of His Car - https://youtu.be/pEQ_VLo4pBY?si=mw5p8i7-dlDo5-Zp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestake_experiment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromemco
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_Hill
https://www.nytimes.com/1985/03/24/jobs/the-computer-telecommuters-say-theres-no-workplace-like-home.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Minsky
https://www.mobygames.com/game/7390/ports-of-call/
https://www.mobygames.com/company/3165/aegis-interactive-entertainment/
https://www.macintoshrepository.org/6195-mac-challenger
Infinite Loop - https://youtu.be/clxpPQbj234?si=aN1f215CSDnRmkVj
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightWave_3D
https://www.mobygames.com/game/9222/the-manhole/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCard
https://www.mobygames.com/game/1219/return-to-zork/
https://www.mobygames.com/game/44036/cosmic-osmo/
https://www.mobygames.com/company/434/cyan-worlds-inc/
https://www.mobygames.com/game/39698/rodneys-funscreen/
https://youtu.be/yZbJL5Egyzs?si=abJ5FJ_CS9O-wZju
https://www.mobygames.com/company/42078/lightspan-inc/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realtime_Associates
https://kidscreen.com/2001/10/01/lightspan-20011001/
https://psxdatacenter.com/games/U/L/LSP-010360.html
https://www.gamezone.com/news/wayans_brothers_the_dozens_announced_at_e3/
https://www.pgconnects.com/hong-kong/speakers/william-volk/
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/william-volk-veteran-game-developer-mobile-pioneer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trump-dump/id1070999857
https://www.apple.com/de/tv-pr/originals/extrapolations/
https://www.theclimatetrail.com/
https://www.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/Pages/esports.aspx
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Oscar-Clark/dp/1138428302
https://www.mobygames.com/game/52384/controller/
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/why-johnny-can-t-ship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Child_Left_Behind_Act

Copyright Karl Kuras

Space War heralds the dawn of the video game
Sanders and Associates patents the game console
Pacman finally kills KCMunchkin

These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM

This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in April 1982.
As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events.

Wouter, aka Wiedo, is our cohost. You can find his awesome twitter feed here:
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7 Minutes in Heaven: 3D Monster Maze
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_Monster_Maze
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81#/media/File:Sinclair-ZX81.png
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81#/media/File:Sinclair_ZX81_Setup_PhotoManipped.jpg

Corrections:
March 1982 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/64415756
Tom Dusenberry Interview - https://www.patreon.com/posts/42807419
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=166YVv8ZV4E
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckner_%26_Garcia
https://ballyalley.com/pics/keypad_overlays/keypad_overlays.html
https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/star-raiders/screenshots

1932
Pinball ruled to be gambling
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/380431067/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74171177/pinball-ordinance-not-yet-implemented/

1952
Anti-Pinball law deemed illegal
https://www.nytimes.com/1952/04/11/archives/pinball-law-illegal-hoboken-magistrate-rules-city-ordinance.html?searchResultPosition=1

IBM sees bright future in electronics
https://www.nytimes.com/1952/04/30/archives/watson-reports-i-b-m-expansion-business-machines-chairman-tells.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_701
https://www.ibm.com/ibm/history/history/year_1952.html
https://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com/tag/ibm-709/

1962
Spacewar released at MIT
https://www.howtogeek.com/794165/video-games-turn-60-how-spacewar-launched-a-revolution/
http://tech.mit.edu/V82/PDF/V82-N11.pdf

Business managers play IBM business sim
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12413174/the-observer/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81965512/smu-banking-management-game/

1972
Sanders and associates get game console patents
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99426904/magnavox-odyssey-patent-announcement/
https://www.nytimes.com/1972/04/29/archives/dc10-patent-is-set-mcdonnell-douglas-stresses-arrangement-of-3.html?searchResultPosition=14
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_H._Baer
https://youtu.be/kDAKxjG7VaI

Cartrivision introduces movie rentals to the world
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/70s/1972/Pop-1972-04.pdf pg. 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWZHh5oVjB0

1982
Make your own maze is the new arcade craze
https://archive.org/details/Atari_Coin_Connection_Volume_6_Number_3_April-May_1982
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dig_Dug
https://www.mobygames.com/game/pit

Atari releases promo video to fight local laws
Replay April 1982 pg. 9
https://archive.org/details/Atari_Coin_Connection_Volume_6_Number_3_April-May_1982

Pizza Time Theater fails to impress Wall Street
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/05/business/market-place-pizza-time-unproven-idea.html?searchResultPosition=7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_E._Cheese
Willy's Wonderland - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8114980/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8

Court rules that speed-up and conversion kits are illegal
Replay April 1982 pg. 9
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0013442/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Atari, finally, beats KC Munchkin
Games People Pay Early April 1982 pg. 6
Replay April 1982 pg. 25
Play Meter April 15, 1982 pg. 15
Play Meter April 1, 1982 pg. 14

Atari profits surge despite higher tax rate
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/14/business/company-earnings-warner-up-57.4-in-quarter.html?searchResultPosition=3
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/14/business/business-digest-wednesday-april-14-1982-the-economy.html?searchResultPosition=10

Atari releases home computer ports of Pacman and Centipede
https://archive.org/details/kilobaudmagazine-1982-04/page/n199/mode/2up
https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-8-bit/pac-man/screenshots
https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-8-bit/centipede_/screenshots

Atari 5200 won't be backward compatible
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62351753/atari-5200-notice-of-no-backwards/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_5200

Sega to distribute Colecovision in Japan
Replay April 1982 pg. 40
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ColecoVision
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SG-1000

CBS gets into games
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/21/business/cbs-to-market-bally-games.html?searchResultPosition=2
https://www.mobygames.com/company/cbs-software
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/23/business/cbs-unit-offers-58-million-for-maker-of-rubik-s-cube.html?searchResultPosition=5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideal_Toy_Company

Quaker Oats gets into games too
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/23/business/cbs-unit-offers-58-million-for-maker-of-rubik-s-cube.html?searchResultPosition=5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaker_Oats_Company#Quaker_Oats_Company
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Games

Flat panels are coming our way
https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1982-04-rescan/page/n429/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid-crystal_display

Sinclair announces flat screen computer... and electric car
https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1982-04-rescan/page/n427/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV80
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_C5

Sinclair claims volume victory
https://archive.org/details/creativecomputing-1982-04-a/page/n7/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX80
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_VIC-20

ZX82 is near!
https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1982-04-23/page/n4/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum

BBC goes all in on computer literacy
https://archive.org/details/your-computer-magazine-1982-04/page/n16/mode/1up

The BBC wants to answer your computer inquiries
https://archive.org/details/your-computer-magazine-1982-04/page/n16/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC
Micro Men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXBxV6-zamM&t=65s

Hyperlink gaming comes to UK TVs
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_006_1982-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n24/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prestel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minitel

Buy plotting paper to make your zx81 art dreams a reality!
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_006_1982-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n49/mode/1up

Sinclair User launches
https://archive.org/details/sinclair-user-magazine-001

Antic magazine debuts
https://archive.org/details/1982-04-anticmagazine

16 bit revolution is coming
https://archive.org/details/creativecomputing-1982-04-a/page/n7/mode/1up

Video Disc gaming not dead yet...
https://archive.org/details/creativecomputing-1982-04-a/page/n7/mode/1up

Zork Users Group announced
https://archive.org/details/creativecomputing-1982-04-a/page/n248/mode/1up
https://www.filfre.net/2012/07/the-zork-users-group/
Michael Dornbrook Part 1 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/44335732

Recommended Links:
The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/
Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/
They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/
Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/
The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/
Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/
Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/
Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/
Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/

Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play.

For this episode of the podcast, Nate has on Jason Dyer to talk about the wide and wonderful world of interactive fiction, from its nascent period with "game books" all the way up to present day interactive fiction competitions. Jason Dyer is a prolific blogger on the topic of interactive fiction, and his blog Renga in Blue is a testament to his passion. Check it out - there's a lot to discover in there!

You can follow host Nate Lockhart on Twitter with @nate_lockhart and on Instagram with @nathaniel.lockhart.

Show notes:

• Consider the Consequences
• Description of Solo Naughts and Crosses on Twitter
• Jason's blog post series "Before Adventure"
• Wander
• William Crowther's original Adventure (pre-Woods)
• They Create Worlds episode on Infocom and Adventure International
• Aisle by Sam Barlow
• Counterfeit Monkey by Emily Short

It's another game with a colon in the title, as Kay and Carrington tackle the ninth game in the increasingly inaccurately named Zork Trilogy. This one wraps up the entire Zork series, and (maybe) (kinda) explains everything. It all started long ago west of a white house, but how will it end? And what comes next? Eaten By A Grue: Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz

Hosts: Kay Savetz and Carrington Vanston

Theme tune: "It Is Pitch Dark" by MC Frontalot

Find links, notes, and more episodes of Eaten By A Grue at MonsterFeet.com

Next episode: A Change In The Weather

It's the end of 2021 and we're going to take a tiptoe though the potatoes and take a look at some choice selections of the Encyclopedia Frobozzica from the Zork franchise.

Join us as we Lore Together

We're proudly part of the Boss Rush Games Network! Check them out, and the rest of the podcasts over at bossrushgames.com

Music: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Centipede begins its decent into arcades
Analysts predict a big future for video games
The BBC chooses Acorn over Sinclair

These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in June of 1981.
As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events.

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7 Minutes in Heaven:
Video - https://www.patreon.com/posts/52937474
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zork

Corrections:
May 1981 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/51570497
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJFnWZH5FXc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_the_Beam

1961:
IBM 1301 drive introduces hydrodynamic air bearing slider
https://www.nytimes.com/1961/06/05/archives/computers-memory-is-enhanced-reprograming-time-is-cut-sharply-by.html?searchResultPosition=5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_height
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_IBM_magnetic_disk_drives#IBM_1301

1981:
Midway gets counterfeits seized
RePlay June 1981 pg. 6
Vending Times June 1981, pg. 57

Centipede launches
RePlay June 1981 pg. 29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede_(video_game)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lovelace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_computing
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/07/22/487069271/episode-576-when-women-stopped-coding?t=1624520759815

PlayCable hits the market
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/06/01/arts/two-way-games-channel-is-coming-to-cable-tv.html?searchResultPosition=1

Video Games are conquering toy stores
Toy & Hobby World June 1981 pg. 29
Don Daglow Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/38445119
Ed Zaron Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/30697517

Programmable video game market to reach $295 million in revenue by 1990!
Toys Hobbies & Crafts, June 1981, pg. 18
https://vgsales.fandom.com/wiki/Video_games_in_the_United_States

Magnavox pushes Odyssey 2 at CES
https://archive.org/details/19810602LeisureTimeElectronicsReports/page/n3/mode/1up
https://archive.org/details/19810602LeisureTimeElectronicsReports/page/n4/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnavox_Odyssey_2
https://www.mobygames.com/game/odyssey-2/quest-for-the-rings
Michael Dornbrook Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/44335732

Bally Arcade gets keyboard add-on
https://archive.org/details/1981SummerLeisureTimeElectronics/page/n56/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bally_Astrocade

Mattel delays Intellivision Keyboard
Toys Hobbies & Crafts, June 1981, pg. 3
Leisure Time electronics Report, June 1, pg. 2

TI gets out of the digital watch business, but Commodore sticks with it
https://archive.org/details/19810601LeisureTimeElectronicsReports/page/n2/mode/1up
https://archive.org/details/19810601LeisureTimeElectronicsReports/page/n5/mode/1up
http://www.digital-watch.com/DWL/searchresults/4de1255c9d624a3b8705b94329703e41/

Micro magazine begins pushing the 6809
https://archive.org/details/Micro_NO._37_1981-06_Micro_Ink_US/page/n8/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_6809
Bill Stealy Interview - https://www.patreon.com/posts/36710924

Avalon Hill's first batch of games gets reviewed
https://archive.org/details/creativecomputing-1981-06/page/n39/mode/1up
https://www.mobygames.com/company/microcomputer-games-inc
https://www.mobygames.com/game/warp-factor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_Hill

Softalk reviews Ultima,Olympic Decathalon, Cartels & Cutthroats, and Zork
https://archive.org/details/softalkv1n10jun1981/page/48/mode/2up

BBC chooses Acorn over Sinclair
https://archive.org/details/your-computer-magazine-1981-06/page/n2/mode/1up
https://archive.org/details/your-computer-magazine-1981-06/page/n5/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Micro
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Computer_Programme
https://archive.org/details/your-computer-magazine-1981-06/page/n31/mode/1up
Micro Men movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXBxV6-zamM

 

Recommended Links:
The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/
Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/
They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/
Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/
The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/
Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/
Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/

Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play and Enzo Maida.

 

Activision launches the third party publisher business
EA bets big on Sega
and
Microsoft nabs Halo

These stories and many more on this month's episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

This month we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in July of 1980, 1990, 2000.
As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events..

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Links:
1980:
Summer CES sees attendance drop
Toys, Hobbies & Crafts, July 1980, pg. 7

Coleco sales reach $136 million
Plaything magazine, July 1980, pg. 11

Activision launches its first four games
Plaything magazine, July 1980

Missile Command is targeting 50 cent play
Replay July 1980, pg. 27
https://archive.org/details/Atari_Coin_Connection_Volume_4_Number_7_July_1980

Midway sues Universal over Cosmic Alien
Replay July, 1980, pg. 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhYVcwhSWjI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ4rC_gAWPM
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7398

Japan is stepping up chip production
Plaything magazine, July 1980

Computers are doing graphics... and some even in color
https://www.nytimes.com/1980/07/06/archives/computers-that-draw-pictures-some-even-work-in-color-the-computers.html?searchResultPosition=3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Catmull

Zork is coming!
https://books.google.de/books?id=Uj4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT8&dq=infoworld+1980+june&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwia9sbu7p3qAhXQ3KQKHfFBA5IQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q=infoworld%201980%20june%20zork&f=false
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zork

Zork's Z-Machine explained
https://archive.org/details/CreativeComputingbetterScan198007/page/n81/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-machine
https://www.mobygames.com/game/zork-the-great-underground-empire

Playing D&D on a computer is super easy
https://archive.org/details/CreativeComputingbetterScan198007/page/n67/mode/2up
https://classicreload.com/dungeon-masters-assistant-vol-1-encounters.html
https://www.mobygames.com/game/neverwinter-nights

1990:
Play Meter features PlayChoice
Play Meter, July 1990, pg. 29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayChoice-10

NEC signs ICOM to develop for TG16 CD
Plaything, July 1990, pg. 10
https://www.mobygames.com/company/rabid-entertainment-inc

EA goes 16 bit on Genesis
Plaything, July 1990, pg. 10
https://www.mobygames.com/browse/games/genesis/electronic-arts-inc/
https://videogamenewsroomtimemachine.libsyn.com/michael-katz-interview-part-2

Mario goes four colors
Playthings, July 1990
https://archive.org/details/NintendoComicsSystemBookCollection/mode/2up

Nintendo sues Galoob over Game Genie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Galoob_Toys,_Inc._v._Nintendo_of_America,_Inc.
Toys and Hobby, July 1990, pg. 14

9 year old sues Nintendo... and LJN... and Major League Baseball
https://archive.org/details/Video_Games_Computer_Entertainment_Issue_18_July_1990 pg. 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1F0bh4aVhQ

Tynesoft goes bust
https://archive.org/details/CommodoreUserIssue821990July/page/n91/mode/2up
https://www.mobygames.com/company/tynesoft-computer-software
http://www.stairwaytohell.com/articles/KBlake.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJXgJ1c4vY
https://www.mobygames.com/game/superman-the-game
https://www.mobygames.com/game/superman-the-man-of-steel__

Nuclear War is coming to the C64
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_73/page/n19/mode/1up
https://www.mobygames.com/game/nuclear-war
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/nuclear-war/

Infocom is no more
https://archive.org/details/thegamesmachine-32/page/n77/mode/2up

Apogee offers free "try-out" games
https://archive.org/details/Video_Games_Computer_Entertainment_Issue_18_July_1990 pg. 22

2000:
Sony announces $300 launch price
https://archive.org/details/NextGen67Jul2000/page/n20/mode/1up
https://vgsales.fandom.com/wiki/Launch_price

Bleem gets court order against Sony
https://archive.org/details/NextGen67Jul2000/page/n19/mode/1up

Bleem is coming to the Dreamcast
https://archive.org/stream/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20132%20%28July%202000%29#page/n41/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleem!

Bleem on Xbox?
https://archive.org/stream/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20132%20%28July%202000%29#page/n43/mode/1up
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-11-the-history-of-bleem

Microsoft buys Bungie
https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue66/page/n3/mode/1up
https://web.archive.org/web/20060502035147/http://bungie.net/Inside/CustomPage.aspx?section=History&subsection=Main&page=6

The Sims gets an expansion pack
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_192/page/n35/mode/1up
https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/sims-1-series
https://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2013/03/17/bacon-wrapped-weapons-for-call-of-duty/

Can you smell what the iSmell is cooking?
https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_192/page/n35/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISmell

Microprose halts development of M1 Tank Platoon 3
https://archive.org/details/PC-Player-German-Magazine-2000-07/page/n8/mode/1up
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076257/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac

New Internet Computer Company releases a new internet computer
https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue66/page/n15/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Internet_Computer

Logitech launches Personal Broadcasting software
https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue66/page/n15/mode/1up
https://www.itreseller.ch/Artikel/3902/Logitech_Video_fuer_jedermann.html
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/56459-98
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2002/05/13/daily31.html

Micromania magazine has a guide to online abbreviations and emoticons.
https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue66/page/n15/mode/1up

Infogrames kills GT Interactive
https://archive.org/details/NextGen67Jul2000/page/n20/mode/1up
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari,_Inc._(Atari_SA_subsidiary)

 

Recommended Links:
Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/
They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/
Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/
The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/
The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/
Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/
Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/

Sound Effects by Ethan of History of How We Play.

What does it mean when Kay and Carrington discuss a game full of Christmas Tree Monsters and Cruel Puppets for over two hours, never once using the word "wacky" but often using the word "walkthrough"? It means it's time to load up on long-lasting snacks, and brace yourself for Beyond Zork.

Hosts: Kay Savetz and Carrington Vanston

Theme tune: "It Is Pitch Dark" by MC Frontalot

Find links, notes, and more episodes of Eaten By A Grue at MonsterFeet.com

Next episode: Planetfall

Infocom released several non-IF programs, such a series of digital comics, a board game, and even a corporate database. The company is in the black, you are likely to accrue a Grue.

Hosts: Kevin Savetz and Carrington Vanston

Theme tune: "It Is Pitch Dark" by MC Frontalot

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Next episode: Hollywood Hijinx

In this episode, Andrew talks with his old friend Peter from Medallion Comics about the anime that made him the watcher he is today and inspired his writings. They talk about Digimon, Yugioh, Dragonball, pokemon and a whole host of other anime. They also take a reminisce about how they met and tell a few fun stories from their college anime club days. Though before all that, they gab about some games that were shown at E3, including Kingdom Hearts and Smash Bros Ultimate.

Time Stamps:
[0h00m00s] Intro + News
[0h27m13s] Main Topic - Peter's Formative Anime
[1h16m01s] Outro and Info

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Brandon and I weren't able to record this week, so we let Bucky take this week's spot to interview YouTuber Zork from "Imperial Knowledge!" Tune in as they talk about Elder Scrolls, Zork's YouTube experience, and the buzz around Bethesda's E3 appearance!

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E:66 Back from Atlantic City: A Zorkfest Trip Report

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Opening Monologue

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Zorkfest 2017 in Atlantic City 

• The guys give their thoughts on a recent trip for Atlantic City for Zorkfest. Topics include; Caesars, Ballys, Borgata, PAi Gow, Craps, Scotch, and of course Zorkfest! 
• From arriving on Thursday to gambling into Sunday Morning the guys share their DO AC experience 

Cousin Vito’s Pigskin Picks and Pigskin Pick'em

• Cousin Vito and Mikey review last weeks picks and make some predictions leading into this weekend!

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Mike & Theresa discuss indie games.  Games discussed are Hammerwatch, Organ Trail, Legend of Dungeon, Evil Apples, Chocobo Tales, Kingdom Rush, Sentinal 3, Wii, WiiU, Road of Kings, Animal Crossing, Zork, Math Kingdom and more.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com  Be sure to rate this episode on iTunes.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

 

Will Hines joins Jen to talk about text adventures, which are also known as interactive fiction. From formative classics like Zork, to the modern renaissance of the genre, there are countless amazing stories and fiendish puzzles to be experienced by anyone willing to invest the time to figure out the right commands to get past the first few screens. LISTEN PODCAST to hear about some great games, plus what it's like to create one!

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Show notes:

• Follow Will on Twitter and see him do improv with Your F'ed Up Family at Upright Citizens Brigade in LA.
• Will's recommendation: Love and Rockets comics
• Will's text adventures Further and Harold Night 2003
• Apollo 18 tribute text adventures
• Coloratura
• Digital: A Love Story
• Get Lamp
• Inform 7
• Interactive Fiction Competition
• Phototopia
• Twine
• Zork

Theme song

Alps by Motorama is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) License.

Nuovo e affascinante episodio di Archeologia Videoludica, tutto creato a colpi di parser! Il protagonista del nostro racconto è infatti Zork, una delle prime avventure testuali prodotte da Infocom e pietra angolare della storia videoludica.

YouTube celebrity Blunty3000 thinks all American's are Yankees.

Zork & Sweetie with their team at the 2008 National Poetry Slam in Madison, WI....here is a BedVlog with slam legend Adam Stone

On YouTube they have these video tagging thins. We were tagged to give FIVE FACTS each about us.... here is the naked truth.... in bed.