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Jun 14, 2020
06/20
Jun 14, 2020
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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In this episode, Dan and Joel discuss reproduction and bootleg big box PC game boxes, as well as reshrinkwrapping games.
Topics: video games, game collecting, computer games, podcast, retrogaming, retro gaming
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728
Sep 23, 2018
09/18
Sep 23, 2018
by
The Big Box PC Game Collectors
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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.
Topics: video games, game collecting, computer games, podcast, retrogaming, retro gaming
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Oct 18, 2017
10/17
Oct 18, 2017
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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The Big Box PC Game Collectors discuss game preservation and how future generations will deal with modern games which require constant internet connections to play as a form of digital rights management.
Topics: DRM, software preservation, game preservation, big box pc games, retro gaming, game collecting,...
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Aug 9, 2017
08/17
Aug 9, 2017
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id Software
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Doom shareware floppy disk images for version 1.8.
Topics: doom, id software, john romero, john carmack, shareware
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Aug 9, 2017
08/17
Aug 9, 2017
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Microprose
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Demo disk for X-Com: Terror from the Deep which was distributed with PC Gamer magazines.
Topics: x-com, terror from the deep, pc gamer, demo
Demo disk for the game Jungle Strike which was distributed with PC Gamer magazines.
Topics: jungle strike, pc gamer, demo
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Aug 9, 2017
08/17
Aug 9, 2017
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Sierra Online
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Demo of The Incredible Machine which was a pack-in with PC Gamer magazines.
Topics: sierra online, the incredible machine, pc gamer, pcgamer
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Aug 9, 2017
08/17
Aug 9, 2017
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Lucasarts
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Demo of Tie Fighter which was distributed at various places, and was a marketing tie-in with Dodge for the Neon Automobile.
Topics: lucasarts, dodge neon, tie fighter, demo
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Aug 8, 2017
08/17
Aug 8, 2017
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Microprose
texts
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Demo disk for X-Com: Terror from the Deep.
Topics: X-Com, Microprose, Demo
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Aug 8, 2017
08/17
Aug 8, 2017
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Gold Medallion Software
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This is the shareware release of Warcraft I by Blizzard Entertainment and released by Gold Medallion Software.
Topics: blizzard entertainment, warcraft, shareware
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Aug 8, 2017
08/17
Aug 8, 2017
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Bethesda Softworks
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This is the special preview disk featuring some prerelease video of The Elder Scrolls Morrowind.
Topics: morrowind, the elder scrolls
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Apr 27, 2017
04/17
Apr 27, 2017
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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The Big Box PC Game Collectors had the priviledge 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.
Topics: sierra online, quest for glory, corey and lori cole, interview, hero-u, big box pc game collectors,...
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Mar 21, 2017
03/17
Mar 21, 2017
Big Box PC Game Collectors Favorites
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Feb 18, 2017
02/17
Feb 18, 2017
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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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. Here is that interview.
Topics: sierra online, pc gaming, retro gaming, josh mandel, retrogaming, pcgaming, pc games, adventure...
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Jan 11, 2017
01/17
Jan 11, 2017
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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First person shooters became a popular game genre almost immediately upon their inception. They continue to be the some of the most popular game releases to this day. On this episode, we outline a brief history of the mighty FPS.
Topics: podcast, pc gaming, dos gaming, game collecting, fps, first person shooter, id software, duke nukem...
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488
Nov 15, 2016
11/16
Nov 15, 2016
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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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!
Topics: retro gaming, podcast, pc gaming, dos, vintage computers
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641
Sep 22, 2016
09/16
Sep 22, 2016
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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This is the Big Box PC Game Collectors Podcast recorded May 14, 2015. On this episode: we talk about Sierra Online, their storied history, and their most influential games.
Topics: sierra online, retrogaming, pc games, adventure games, game collecting
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Jul 11, 2016
07/16
Jul 11, 2016
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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On this episode, we have a very special guest: John Romero! John discusses the glory days of Apple II game development, and shares stories about the developers on those game. We also discuss wether we prefer to play games on original hardware or via emulation (such as DosBox).
Topics: apple II, john romero, dosbox, emulation, vintage computing, retrogaming, retro gaming, doom, quake
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468
Jun 23, 2016
06/16
Jun 23, 2016
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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On this episode, we discuss whether we're viewing the past through rose-tinted glasses or not, the redefining of "nerd" as "cool", and our favorite games from our collections.
Topics: retrogaming, pc gaming, game collecting, retro gaming, retro game collecting, pc game collecting,...
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Jun 20, 2016
06/16
Jun 20, 2016
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Big Box PC Game Collectors
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On this episode we discuss the history 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. Original VidCast can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxMxkIr7oBM&index=35&list=PLej6SzWfQ9h8ZgR92judf4etHLxST8_Pp
Topics: retrogaming, pc gaming, game collecting, retro gaming, retro game collecting
