Big Box PC Game Collectors PodCast

Big Box PC Game Collectors
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This is the official PodCast of the Big Box PC Game Collectors group. We are a group who focuses on PC game collecting, and we cover all personal computers including the Apple II, Commodore, TRS-80. We're not limited to vintage PC games; we even cover modern big box PC releases.

Episodes

  1. 06/14/2020

    Reproduction Game Boxes

    In this episode, Dan and Joel discuss reproduction and bootleg big box PC game boxes, as well as reshrinkwrapping games.

  2. 04/24/2019

    Modern Game Preservation

    On this episode, the Big Box PC Game Collectors discuss game preservation, specifically how future generations will deal with modern games which require constant internet connections to play as a form of digital rights management.

  3. 04/24/2019

    The Worst Game Endings

    On this episode, the Big Box PC Game Collectors get together to discuss the worst game endings - everything from Eye of the Beholder's non-ending to Mass Effect 3's color coded fiasco.

  4. 04/24/2019

    A Brief First Person Shooter History

    The FPS genre became popular almost immediately upon inception. They continue to be the some of the most popular games released. On this episode, we outline a brief first person shooter history.

  5. 04/24/2019

    Special Guest: Josh Mandel

    In 2015 we had the pleasure of having a conversation with the one-and-only Josh Mandel. We discussed his start in gaming, his time at Sierra Online as well as Legend Entertainment, and the work he is doing now.

  6. 04/24/2019

    Special Guests: Corey and Lori Cole

    The Big Box PC Game Collectors had the privilege of Corey and Lori Cole attending our hangout in June of 2015. We discussed their time at Sierra, the Quest for Glory series, and their new game Hero-U.

  7. 04/24/2019

    Sierra Online Retrospective

    This is the Big Box PC Game Collectors Podcast recorded May 14, 2015. On this episode: we talk about Sierra Online, their storied history, their most influential games, and the end of the adventure game era.

  8. 04/24/2019

    Why Do We Collect Big Box PC Games?

    The eternal question: why do we collect big box PC games? We'll explore that subject in depth on this episode of the BBPCGC PodCast!

  9. 04/24/2019

    Special Guest: John Romero

    On this episode, we welcome a very special guest: John Romero of id Software and Ion Storm fame! John spent some time with us talking about his vintage Apple II game collection and the developers who made them, including Nasir Gebelli and Synergistic Software. We also discussed the pros and cons of emulation with classic PC games, and the struggles of playing these games on classic hardware.

  10. 04/24/2019

    Was Gaming Really Better Back Then?

    On this episode: we discuss whether we're viewing classic gaming through rose-tinted glasses, the redefining of "nerds" as "cool," and our favorite games from our personal collections.

  11. 04/24/2019

    FMV Games, Sealed Games, and Remakes

    On this episode we discuss the history of FMV games, whether it's wise to keep your big box PC games sealed, and how we feel about the modern trend of remakes and sequels.

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This is the official PodCast of the Big Box PC Game Collectors group. We are a group who focuses on PC game collecting, and we cover all personal computers including the Apple II, Commodore, TRS-80. We're not limited to vintage PC games; we even cover modern big box PC releases.

Information

  • Creator
    Big Box PC Game Collectors
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content is copyrighted by the Big Box PC Game Collectors group.
  • Show Website
    Big Box PC Game Collectors PodCast