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Mac Classics Myth and Marathon Get New Lease on Life

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It’s retro game time on The Context Machine. Bryan and Jeff talk about the user-driven revival of Bungie’s Myth, the open source Marathon games, and the upcoming new Marathon game. They also talk about itch.io and Goodreads.

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Sources referenced in this episode:
  • Bungie’s ‘Myth’ resurrected by fans for modern Mac gamers
  • Aleph One Marathon Open Source Project
  • Marathon – Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  • Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short
  • Goodreads
  • Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
  • Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
  • Mason Truman on Threads

    • Jeff is speaking at Macstock 9 July 11, 12, and 13 — Use the discount code JGAMET to get $50 off your registration

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