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DOS Nostalgia Podcast #29: Commander Keen

Writer, podcaster, and game designer Mat Bradley-Tschirgi returns once again, this time to discuss the legendary PC platformer series from id Software and Apogee. Can we look at these games without rose colored glasses? Find out as we go through all of the adventures of Billy Blaze! Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep29.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #28: Roland MT-32

A Grammy nominated musician and a fellow PC nerd Dan Policar joins me to talk about the legendary Roland MT-32. We discuss its history, strengths, drawbacks, and give advice on purchasing your own vintage unit. Join us to find out if paying $700 in 1987 was worth it. Download MP3: https://dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep28.mp3 Listen on YouTube: Dan’s […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #27: Fear and Loathing on YouTube

“We were somewhere around the comments section, on the edge of YouTube, when the anger began to take hold.” Russian video-blogger Dmitry Bachilo returns to discuss what it is like to be a retro gaming-centered content creator. In between being silly and self-deprecating about our hobby we also manage to discuss some serious issues, and […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #26: SimMaxis

Mat Bradley-Tschirgi returns for the third time, and this time we’re talking about all the classic (and not so classic) Sim-games developed and/or published by Maxis Software. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep26.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #25: More Awesome DOS Game Tunes

I’ve decided to play DJ again and present to you another selection of cool tunes from DOS games. Relax and enjoy this CD, General MIDI, AdLib, MT-32, and tracker music. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep25.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #24: Leisure Suit Larry

A fellow DOS enthusiast Mat Bradley-Tschirgi returns to talk about Al Lowe’s Leisure Suit Larry games in both nostalgic and objective ways. Quality of some puzzles and jokes is questioned, and lots of fun memories are recalled. KEN SENT US Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep24.mp3 Follow Mat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatWBT

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #23: Spanish DOS games

Adventure game designer Agustín Cordes (Scratches, Asylum) joins your truly to point a spotlight at a rather obscure area of DOS gaming – Spanish language games. Lots of very difficult games in CGA colors are discussed, and some critique of obsolete design philosophies is present. Vamos a hacerlo! Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep23.mp3 Follow Agustín on Twitter: […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #22: Adapted FMV games

Full Motion Video fanatic Branislav Mikulka stops by to discuss various FMV games adapted from books, films, and other media. Sit back and relax as we discuss games featuring Sherlock Holmes, Pumpkinhead, Michael Dudikoff, and others. Download MP3 here: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep22.mp3 Follow Branislav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fmvstory Branislav’s FMV website: http://www.fmvstory.com

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #21: Interplay’s 10 Year Anthology

Writer and computer gaming enthusiast Mat Bradley-Tschirgi joins yours truly to talk about Interplay’s 10th anniversary classic collection CD-ROM. A decade of DOS gaming classics from a legendary publisher/developer is covered with varying degrees of expertise. Download MP3 here: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep21.mp3 Follow Mat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatWBT

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #20: RPG(ish) games ahead of their time

IT veteran Steven Savage stops by to put a spotlight on a few forgotten RPG games that were ahead of their time. And we also talk about CyberMage. Get ready to put all these games on your to-play list. Download MP3 here: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep20.mp3 Steven’s website http://www.StevenSavage.com Steven’s press site – http://www.InformoTron.com Random tool site – […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #19 – Unusual DOOM WADs

David Wolinsky of Don’t Die joins me to discuss a handful of strange mods for vanilla DOOM. The mods we discuss include such things as 10,000 enemies, Ned Flanders, cyberdemons in pits, exploding barrels that follow the player, and many more. Things are about to get a little weird in Hell. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep19.mp3 Follow […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #18: Space Trading Sims

Brian Rubin of Space Game Junkie joins me to discuss all sorts of DOS games that involve simulation and trading in space. Strap in, and prepare to launch. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep18.mp3 Follow Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spacegamejunkie Visit Space Game Junkie: https://www.spacegamejunkie.com

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #17: Challenges of learning DOS programming

John Connolly joins me to discuss the various challenges he faced while trying to learn MS-DOS game programming. We also talk about a bunch of techniques that were necessary to deal with limitations of computers of the past. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep17.mp3 Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnConnolly0

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #16: 10 Favorite Game Tunes

For the first time ever I’m flying solo. In this podcast I introduce & play some of my favorite tunes from DOS games. FM, MIDI, tracker, and digital audio music is present. Relax & listen. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep16.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #15: Real Time Strategy

Jake, a retro gaming enthusiast from Australia joins yours truly to discuss real time strategy games. The boom of the genre happened during the DOS days, so we had plenty to talk about. Join us as we travel through history from The Ancient Art of War to some of the biggest titles of the 90s. […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #14: Might and Magic

Game designer and CRPG fan Richard Goodness visits my virtual studio to proclaim his love for the Might and Magic series and convince you to start playing games that require mapping every square foot of their worlds. We also discuss sequels and spinoffs both for DOS and (gasp!) Windows. Join our party! Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep14.mp3 […]

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #13: Sierra Discovery Series

Francisco Gonzalez, the creator of A Golden Wake and a one man team behind Grundislav Games joins yours truly in a discussion of the short-lived Sierra Discovery Series. Join us as we (re)discover these edutainment titles. Expect a bit of Sierra game bashing. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep13.mp3 Follow Francisco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrundislavGames

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #12: Adult games

Natalie “Resulka” Juhasz joins yours truly to discuss various adult games for DOS. Warning: Leisure Suit Larry is NOT the kind of game we’re talking about. This podcast is not safe for work, families or just about anyone. Enjoy. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep12.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #11: Evolution of IBM PC hardware

Carlos Teixeira, a retro hardware & software enthusiast from Portugal joins yours truly in discussing history of IBM PC hardware. Loved and cherished devices are mentioned, as well as some lost and forgotten ones. Also an in-depth advice on building your own awesome DOS machine is given. Relax & listen. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep11.mp3

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #10: DOS Multiplayer (in Russia)

Russian retro guru Dmitry Bachilo joins yours truly to discuss our (limited) experience with DOS multiplayer technologies & games. The kind of stories you’ll only hear from Russians. So grab yourself some vodka, caviar & a bear, relax & enjoy. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep10.mp3