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The Upper Memory Block

The Upper Memory Block podcast is all about DOS and pre-Windows XP gaming. Every two weeks we talk in-depth about a game, game series, company and/or technology from this era. Enjoy!

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UMBCast 068 - Grim Fandango

UMBCast 068 - Grim Fandango

Welcome to episode 68 where I discuss the 1998 Lucasarts adventure game, Grim Fandango. We go through some emails, then... Read more

11 Mar 2015

1hr 22mins

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UMBCast 042 - Police Quest

UMBCast 042 - Police Quest

It's time for episode 42, all about Sierra's 1987 adventure series, Police Quest. As always, though, some news: Wastel... Read more

19 Dec 2013

1hr 6mins

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UMBCast 066 - Privateer

UMBCast 066 - Privateer

Welcome to episode 66 where I'll be discussing the 1993 Origin Systems space trading game, Wing Commander: Privateer. A... Read more

3 Feb 2015

1hr 15mins

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UMBCast 029 - Myst

UMBCast 029 - Myst

Time for episode 29 of the podcast where we're discussing the 1993 Cyan adventure/puzzle game, Myst. As usual though, t... Read more

12 May 2013

58mins

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UMBCast 046 - Trek Games

UMBCast 046 - Trek Games

For this show, something a bit different. I'm away so won't have time to put out a proper show. Instead, I'll be bookend... Read more

23 Feb 2014

1hr 7mins

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UMBCast 050 - Warcraft

UMBCast 050 - Warcraft

For episode 50, I cover the hugely popular 1994 RTS (and eventually MMO and TCG) series, Warcraft. In the news: Carmac... Read more

16 May 2014

1hr 23mins

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UMBCast 104 - Defender of the Crown

UMBCast 104 - Defender of the Crown

Here is the long awaited episode 104 in which I dive deep into the 1986 strategy/action game, Defender of the Crown from... Read more

24 Jan 2018

1hr 4mins

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UMBCast 059 - Laura Bow

UMBCast 059 - Laura Bow

It's time for episode 59, covering the 1989 Sierra Adventure series, the Laura Bow Mysteries. Since we hit the 50 dolla... Read more

10 Nov 2014

56mins

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UMBCast 089 - Maniac Mansion

UMBCast 089 - Maniac Mansion

Here's big episode 89 wherein I discuss the primordial Lucasfilm Games adventure game, Maniac Mansion! Play Maniac Mans... Read more

3 May 2016

1hr 18mins

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UMBCast 023 - King's Quest

UMBCast 023 - King's Quest

Welcome to episode 23. This time around we're talking about the huge Sierra adventure series that started back in 1984, ... Read more

18 Feb 2013

1hr 16mins

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UMBCast 033 - Monkey Island

UMBCast 033 - Monkey Island

This week, we're covering the 1990 LucasArts adventure, The Secret of Monkey Island and its sequels. I got my hands on ... Read more

15 Jul 2013

1hr 8mins

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UMBCast 061 - Silent Service

UMBCast 061 - Silent Service

Welcome to episode 61 where I'll be discussing the 1985 Microprose sub simulator, Silent Service. As with last time, ne... Read more

1 Dec 2014

56mins

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UMBCast 100 - Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity

UMBCast 100 - Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity

Here it is! My long overdue return from "parental leave" and episode 100 of the podcast! This time around I celebrate th... Read more

23 Mar 2017

1hr 8mins

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UMBCast 017 - DOOM

UMBCast 017 - DOOM

One week late, but here's episode 17 where I cover the iconic first person shooter series from id software, DOOM. There... Read more

18 Nov 2012

1hr 9mins

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UMBCast 091 - Day of the Tentacle

UMBCast 091 - Day of the Tentacle

Welcome to episode 91 wherein I continue my journey through the so-called "Maniac Mansion series" with the sequel, 1993'... Read more

8 Jun 2016

1hr 34mins

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UMBCast 099 - Cyber Empire (feat. Troels Pleimert)

UMBCast 099 - Cyber Empire (feat. Troels Pleimert)

One more guest show before I'm back in episode 100. This time around my good buddy Troels, the Space Quest Historian is ... Read more

13 Feb 2017

1hr 15mins

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UMBCast 083 - Indiana Jones

UMBCast 083 - Indiana Jones

Here's episode 83 where I delve into the world of the 1930's with Indiana Jones. I touch on Indiana Jones and the Last C... Read more

19 Dec 2015

1hr 27mins

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UMBCast 040 - Dark Forces

UMBCast 040 - Dark Forces

It's time for episode 40, where I am covering the 1995 LucasArts FPS series, Dark Forces/Jedi Knight. Before that thoug... Read more

12 Nov 2013

1hr 12mins

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UMBCast 095 - The Neverhood (feat. Amayirot Akago)

UMBCast 095 - The Neverhood (feat. Amayirot Akago)

Time for episode 95! Originally we were scheduled to cover A Final Unity, but what with the UMBaby coming, I've been thr... Read more

28 Sep 2016

43mins

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UMBCast 041 - The 7th Guest

UMBCast 041 - The 7th Guest

For episode 41, we're talking about the 1993 Trilobyte interactive movie game, The 7th Guest. In the news: John Carmac... Read more

28 Nov 2013

1hr 14mins

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