Review of the new Ken & Roberta Williams (Sierra On-Line) remake of Colossal Cave, an old text adventure from 1976. Remade and updated w/ 3D graphics…but is it stuck in the past?
Official Site: https://www.colossalcave3d.com
Review of the new Ken & Roberta Williams (Sierra On-Line) remake of Colossal Cave, an old text adventure from 1976. Remade and updated w/ 3D graphics…but is it stuck in the past?
Official Site: https://www.colossalcave3d.com
Checking out the latest Version 6 of eXoDOS! Over 7000 DOS games that come with a launcher and are preconfigured ready to go. If you want to try DOS games but are intimidated by configuring DOSBox, this project is for you!
MS-DOS gaming was a vibrant era in the history of video games, marked by simplicity and innovation. During the 1980s and early 1990s, MS-DOS games were characterized by their pixelated graphics, limited sound capabilities, and text-based interfaces. These games often required players to navigate through directories and execute commands to launch them, adding a technical aspect to the gaming experience. The library of MS-DOS games spanned various genres, from adventure and role-playing games like “The Secret of Monkey Island” and “Ultima” series to iconic classics such as “Prince of Persia,” “Doom,” and “Wolfenstein 3D,” which pioneered the first-person shooter genre.
Despite the technical constraints of the time, MS-DOS gaming fostered creativity and groundbreaking gameplay. Gamers were captivated by the challenging gameplay, immersive storytelling, and the need for problem-solving skills. The limitations in graphics and sound pushed developers to focus on compelling gameplay mechanics and engaging narratives, resulting in timeless classics that continue to influence modern gaming. The MS-DOS gaming era remains a nostalgic cornerstone for many gamers, remembered fondly for its innovation, charm, and the foundation it laid for the future of the gaming industry.
Review of the new Minisforum Ryzen 9 6900HX Mini PC. This mini Windows computer packs a punch w/ its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and integrated graphics. I unbox it, play a bunch of games & give you my honest opinion! More info: https://bit.ly/3W3ozML
I’m needing a bit more time for recovery, so today’s video is a PC Games Marathon – How to play, collecting & rare $$$ (Windows 98 / XP / MS-DOS)
Today I’m playing 6 awesome racing games on Steam Deck! One of them is even DELISTED!?
GAMES SHOWN:
Blur
Buck up and Drive!
Redout
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Slipstream 5000
NFS: Underground (Gamecube)
Ken & Roberta (Sierra On-line founders) discuss their upcoming Colossal Cave 3D adventure game for Windows/Mac/VR. Hear the inspirations for the project, the challenges making it feel right, developer hiring problems and much more.
https://www.colossalcave3d.com
Review of the AMIGA A500 mini computer. It comes w/ 25 fully licensed games, tons of options and the ability to side load your own Amiga games off a USB stick. But was it worth the wait and $140!?
A500 mini: https://amzn.to/3IstqjE (Amazon Affiliate)
In this video we sit down with Ken & Roberta Williams in their house in Southern California for an exclusive chat about Sierra On-Line games including some of their biggest hits and some of their failures and disappointments. We discuss the making of the popular games like King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry & Phantasmagoria…but also some of the hidden gems and nuggets from Dynamix, Papyrus, Coktel Vision and more.
Microsoft’s announcement to buy Activision for $70 billion comes with an added surprise: They will also own classic Sierra On-Line game franchises! King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, Space Quest, Phantasmagoria, Tribes, Willy Beamish, & hundreds more. Here are my thoughts on the epic merger and what it may mean for the future of Sierra games we all love.
Bonus video: over 28 minutes of behind the scenes w/ Al Lowe developer from Sierra Online. Leisure Suit Larry, King’s Quest, Freddie Pharkas & more! WATCH >> https://youtu.be/C9DZ3LWWsRE