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Special Utah “Get Lamp” Presentation

Posted by Rampant Coyote on September 6, 2010

This is from Mike Rubin, developer of “Vespers 3D.” I’m just passing along the info: Utah Gamers: I thought I would let you know about a special film screening that will be taking place in SLC next weekend, since it is related to the computer games industry. Many of you know the first computer games […]


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Adventure Game Histories

Posted by Rampant Coyote on August 5, 2010

I don’t know if this stuff is just very cool, or just makes me feel old. But if you are an adventuring game aficionado, there’s a documentary and history book JUST for you. For those who are fans of the written word, the long-awaited documentary, Get Lamp, has finally been released. A two-DVD set is […]


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Utah Indie Night, Summer 2010

Posted by Rampant Coyote on July 30, 2010

On Thursday evening we had our quarterly Utah Indie Night, held at ITT Tech. It was probably our most lightly attended indie night we’ve had since the very first year.  Maybe it’s because Greg announced there’d be no pizza this time. Tight budgets at ITT these days… Mike Rubin of Orange River Studio, who continues […]


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Profound Disappointment at Monkey Loss

Posted by Rampant Coyote on July 16, 2010

I picked up (well, downloaded) the new Special Edition of Monkey Island 2. On the X-Box, I’m afraid… I figured it should be a family thing. One of my daughters was getting into the first one. The Special Edition of the sequel doesn’t seem quite as spectacular as the first, but it’s probably because the […]


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RPGCodex Interview with Dave Gilbert

Posted by Rampant Coyote on April 12, 2010

Dave Gilbert – the prolific founder of Wadget Eye Games, known for their excellent indie graphic adventure games including The Shivah, The Blackwell Chronicles, and Emerald City Confidential.  RPG Codex managed to corner him long enough for a pretty insightful interview. Dave Gilbert Interview at RPG Codex Among the more interesting tidbits discussed: Why he […]


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Coming Soon: Four Free Doctor Who Adventure Game Episodes

Posted by Rampant Coyote on April 9, 2010

Steven “Blink” Moffatt as executive director. Don’t know if that means he’s at all involved in the process personally (I’d imagine he’s kinda swamped right now), but this is nothing but Good News. They’ll be considered canon, too. Galifree: Doctor Who, The Adventure Games Let’s hope they rock!


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Great Googly Moogly! MONKEY ISLAND 2 SPECIAL EDITION!

Posted by Rampant Coyote on March 12, 2010

Sometimes, the universe smiles on us, and throws us a bone. In this case, a skull and crossbones. The universe is feeling generous. Maybe it’s trying to make up for the whole economy-gone-to-hell thing. Whatever the case, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge is getting the Special Edition treatment of its predecessor. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s […]


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