DOS Nostalgia Podcast https://www.dosnostalgia.com This podcast is dedicated to the good old days of PC gaming when MS-DOS was in its prime. Join me and my special guests on our trip down the memory lane. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:08:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 yesAnatoly Shashkinms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guestThis podcast is dedicated to the good old days of PC gaming when MS-DOS was in its prime. Join me and my special guests on our trip down the memory lane.Remembering the good old days of IBM PC gamingAnatoly Shashkin DOS Nostalgia Podcast #29: Commander Keen https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2020/07/dos-nostalgia-podcast-29-commander-keen/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:08:55 +0000 https://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=922 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!

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]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesWriter, 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 Listen on YouTube: Follow Mat […]Anatoly ShashkinWriter, 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 Listen on YouTube: Follow Mat […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #28: Roland MT-32 https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2020/04/dos-nostalgia-podcast-28-roland-mt-32/ Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:40:00 +0000 https://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=913 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.

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Long Island Retro Gaming Expo: https://expo.liretro.com/

]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesA 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 […]Anatoly ShashkinA 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 […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #27: Fear and Loathing on YouTube https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2018/11/dos-nostalgia-podcast-27-fear-and-loathing-on-youtube/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:02:53 +0000 https://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=851 “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 give honest advice. “We can’t stop here. This is .BAT country!”

Download MP3: https://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep27.mp3

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]]> Anatoly Shashkinyes“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 […]Anatoly Shashkin“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 […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #26: SimMaxis https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2017/04/dos-nostalgia-podcast-26-simmaxis/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:05:57 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=810 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

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List of discussed games:
SimCity
SimCity Classic
SimCity: Enhanced CD-ROM
SimEarth: The Living Planet
SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony
SimLife
SimCity 2000
Sim Farm
SimHealth
SimIsle: Missions in the Rainforest

]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesMat 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 Follow Mat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatWBT Listen on YouTube: List of discussed games: SimCity SimCity Classic SimCity: Enhanced CD-ROM SimEarth: The Living Planet SimAnt: The Electronic […]Anatoly ShashkinMat 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 Follow Mat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatWBT Listen on YouTube: List of discussed games: SimCity SimCity Classic SimCity: Enhanced CD-ROM SimEarth: The Living Planet SimAnt: The Electronic […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #25: More Awesome DOS Game Tunes https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2017/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-25-more-awesome-dos-game-tunes/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2017/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-25-more-awesome-dos-game-tunes/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:43:09 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=791 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


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Music featured in this episode:
Rob Hubbard – Budokan Theme (Budokan) [MT-32]
Chris Brayman – Prelude to an Afternoon of Fawn (Leisure Suit Larry VGA) [MT-32]
Allister Brimble and Danny Burke – Body Blows Theme (Body Blows) [AdLib]
Jon Hare and Richard Joseph – Narcissus (Cannon Fodder) [MT-32]
Andrew Sega – Time Traveller (Crusader) [MOD]
Paul Mogg – High Scores (Tetris Classic) [AdLib]
Robert Holmes – St. George’s Bookstore (Gabriel Knight) [General MIDI]
Ilya Tchervonuk, Sergei Potapov, Dmitry Laptev, and Ivan Sokolovsky – Track #7 (Z.A.R.) [CD]
Ken Allen – Intro (The Colonel’s Bequest) [MT-32]
Imagitec – Medley (Hero Quest) [MT-32]
Gilles Douieb – Titicaca/Inca People (Inca) [CD]

]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2017/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-25-more-awesome-dos-game-tunes/feed/ 2 Anatoly ShashkinyesI’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 Listen on YouTube:   Music featured in this episode: Rob Hubbard – Budokan Theme (Budokan) [MT-32] Chris Brayman – Prelude to an […]Anatoly ShashkinI’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 Listen on YouTube:   Music featured in this episode: Rob Hubbard – Budokan Theme (Budokan) [MT-32] Chris Brayman – Prelude to an […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #24: Leisure Suit Larry https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/08/dos-nostalgia-podcast-24-leisure-suit-larry/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:06:09 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=699 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

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Buy Leisure Suit Larry 1-6 on GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/leisure_suit_larry
Buy Leisure Suit Larry 7 on GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/leisure_suit_larry_love_for_sail

]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesA 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 Listen on YouTube: Buy Leisure Suit Larry […]Anatoly ShashkinA 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 Listen on YouTube: Buy Leisure Suit Larry […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #23: Spanish DOS games https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/07/dos-nostalgia-podcast-23-spanish-dos-games/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:09:56 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=676 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: https://twitter.com/AgustinCordes
Senscape website: http://www.senscape.net

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List of discussed games:
La Abadía del Crimen (Opera Soft, 1987)
Freddy Hardest (Dinamic Software, 1988)
Freddy Hardest in South Manhattan/The Guardian Angel (Iron Byte/Dinamic Software, 1989)
El Capitán Trueno (Dinamic Software, 1990)
Livingstone, I Presume?/Livingstone Supongo (Opera Soft, 1988)
Poogaboo: La Pulga II (Opera Soft, 1991)
Narco Police (Iron Byte/Dinamic Software, 1990)
Sol Negro (Opera Soft, 1988)
Risky Woods (Dinamic Software, Zeus Software/EA, 1992)
La Espada Sagrada (Topo Soft, 1990)
Mad Mix/The Pepsi Challenge (Topo Soft, 1988)
Los Templos Sagrados (Aventuras AD, 1992)
La Colmena (Opera Soft, 1992)

]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesAdventure 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: […]Anatoly ShashkinAdventure 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: […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #22: Adapted FMV games https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/07/dos-nostalgia-podcast-22-adapted-fmv-games/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:56:46 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=667 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


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]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesFull 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 Listen on YouTube:  Anatoly ShashkinFull 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 Listen on YouTube:  ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #21: Interplay’s 10 Year Anthology https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-21-interplays-10-year-anthology/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-21-interplays-10-year-anthology/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:28:36 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=659 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


]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-21-interplays-10-year-anthology/feed/ 1 Anatoly ShashkinyesWriter 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/MatWBTAnatoly ShashkinWriter 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/MatWBTms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #20: RPG(ish) games ahead of their time https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-20-rpgish-games-ahead-of-their-time/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-20-rpgish-games-ahead-of-their-time/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:45:23 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=648 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 – http://www.SeventhSanctum.com

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/06/dos-nostalgia-podcast-20-rpgish-games-ahead-of-their-time/feed/ 3 Anatoly ShashkinyesIT 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 – […]Anatoly ShashkinIT 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 – […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #19 – Unusual DOOM WADs https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/05/dos-nostalgia-podcast-19-unusual-doom-wads/ Wed, 25 May 2016 17:39:15 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=634 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 David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidwolinsky
Visit “Don’t Die”: http://www.nodontdie.com/

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]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesDavid 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 […]Anatoly ShashkinDavid 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 […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #18: Space Trading Sims https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/05/dos-nostalgia-podcast-18-space-trading-sims/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/05/dos-nostalgia-podcast-18-space-trading-sims/#comments Mon, 16 May 2016 23:58:37 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=626 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


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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/05/dos-nostalgia-podcast-18-space-trading-sims/feed/ 1 Anatoly ShashkinyesBrian 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 Listen on YouTube:  Anatoly ShashkinBrian 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 Listen on YouTube:  ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #17: Challenges of learning DOS programming https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/05/dos-nostalgia-podcast-17-challenges-of-learning-dos-programming/ Tue, 10 May 2016 14:37:18 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=616 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

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]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesJohn 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 Listen on YouTube:Anatoly ShashkinJohn 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 Listen on YouTube:ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #16: 10 Favorite Game Tunes https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/02/dos-nostalgia-podcast-16-10-favorite-game-tunes/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/02/dos-nostalgia-podcast-16-10-favorite-game-tunes/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:57:23 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=599 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

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List of songs:
Title: Laser Squad – Title (Matt Furniss)
Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge – Theme (Patrick Phelan) [Adlib]
One Must Fall 2097 – Menu music (Kenny Chou)
The Legend of Kyrandia – The Forest (Frank Klepacki) [Adlib]
Jazz Jackrabbit – Menu (Robert A. Allen)
Dune – Wake Up (Stephane Picq) [Adlib Gold]
Quest for Glory 4: Shadows of Darkness – Erana’s Garden (Aubrey Hodges) [General MIDI]
Goblins 3 – Goblins [Charles Callet]
Day of the Tentacle – Credits (Peter McConnell) [General Midi]
Supaplex – in-game music (David Whittaker) [Adlib]
Phantasmagoria – Take a Stand (Mark Seibert)

General MIDI music was rendered using ¥Weeds¥ soundfont.

]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2016/02/dos-nostalgia-podcast-16-10-favorite-game-tunes/feed/ 1 Anatoly ShashkinyesFor 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 Listen on YouTube: List of songs: Title: Laser Squad – Title (Matt Furniss) Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge […]Anatoly ShashkinFor 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 Listen on YouTube: List of songs: Title: Laser Squad – Title (Matt Furniss) Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #15: Real Time Strategy https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/09/dos-nostalgia-podcast-15-real-time-strategy/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/09/dos-nostalgia-podcast-15-real-time-strategy/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:43:55 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=581 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.

Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep15.mp3

Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alonelybluebox

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/09/dos-nostalgia-podcast-15-real-time-strategy/feed/ 3 Anatoly ShashkinyesJake, 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. […]Anatoly ShashkinJake, 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. […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #14: Might and Magic https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/03/dos-nostalgia-podcast-14-might-magic/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/03/dos-nostalgia-podcast-14-might-magic/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:02:43 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=544 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

Follow Richard on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/richardgoodness

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/03/dos-nostalgia-podcast-14-might-magic/feed/ 2 Anatoly ShashkinyesGame 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 […]Anatoly ShashkinGame 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 […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #13: Sierra Discovery Series https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-13-sierra-discovery-series/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-13-sierra-discovery-series/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:42:07 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=523 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

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2015/01/dos-nostalgia-podcast-13-sierra-discovery-series/feed/ 1 Anatoly ShashkinyesFrancisco 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 Listen on YouTube:Anatoly ShashkinFrancisco 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 Listen on YouTube:ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #12: Adult games https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/12/dos-nostalgia-podcast-12-adult-games/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/12/dos-nostalgia-podcast-12-adult-games/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:15:03 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=491 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

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ReVenture Games: http://reventuregames.com/

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/12/dos-nostalgia-podcast-12-adult-games/feed/ 4 Anatoly ShashkinyesNatalie “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 Follow Natalie on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/Resulka ReVenture Games: http://reventuregames.com/ Listen on YouTube:Anatoly ShashkinNatalie “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 Follow Natalie on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/Resulka ReVenture Games: http://reventuregames.com/ Listen on YouTube:ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #11: Evolution of IBM PC hardware https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/12/dos-nostalgia-podcast-11-evolution-of-ibm-pc-hardware/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:17:18 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=484 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

Follow Carlos on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TexTweetz
VOGONS message board: http://www.vogons.org/

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]]> Anatoly ShashkinyesCarlos 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 Follow Carlos […]Anatoly ShashkinCarlos 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 Follow Carlos […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest DOS Nostalgia Podcast #10: DOS Multiplayer (in Russia) https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/10/dos-nostalgia-podcast-10-dos-multiplayer/ https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/10/dos-nostalgia-podcast-10-dos-multiplayer/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:01:51 +0000 http://www.dosnostalgia.com/?p=463 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

Follow Dmitry on Twitter: twitter.com/bocha_himself
Soviet home computer BK video (in English): http://youtu.be/TAFlVFT39Ik

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]]> https://www.dosnostalgia.com/2014/10/dos-nostalgia-podcast-10-dos-multiplayer/feed/ 4 Anatoly ShashkinyesRussian 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 Follow Dmitry on Twitter: twitter.com/bocha_himself Soviet home computer BK video (in English): http://youtu.be/TAFlVFT39Ik […]Anatoly ShashkinRussian 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 Follow Dmitry on Twitter: twitter.com/bocha_himself Soviet home computer BK video (in English): http://youtu.be/TAFlVFT39Ik […]ms,dos,gaming,ibm,pc,dos,retro,talk,guest