TCW Podcast Episode 40 - Sierra On-Line

We delve into the second half of the story of Sierra.  We cover how they managed to regroup, and rebuild from the company being close to a complete collapse.  We cover many of the classics of the era.  Even though many of them are not as fondly remembered today; they are still important for pushing gaming on the PC to new and impressive heights.  Unfortunately we also cover how Sierra was torn apart after its acquisition, and Ken Williams leaving the company shortly thereafter in the late 90's and early 2000's.

Wizard of OZ Black and White to Technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D8PAGelN8

Police Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCgFYW1--JI

Space Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4-e6T4sqXc

Leisure Suit Larry The Land of the Lounge Lizards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyvi1pdDPUc

Secret of Monkey Island on Various Sound Cards (Including PC Speaker): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr-84mjV3CI

King's Quest IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCqDIRMRTTY

Ways to Die in King's Quest 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLPXP5KkcMQ

A-10 Tank Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hQTLwkGuE

Gabriel Knight Sins of the Fathers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbjXuPa1uW0

Quest For Glory I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxbfd8eB89Y

Phantasmagoria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAXC-MwfpHA

Half Life 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV9o6b91Sc

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Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download:http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode 

Outro Music: RolemMusic - Bacterial Love - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love 

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