Upgrade Terminal

Upgrade Terminal

By Malachi & NickLeisureVideo Games
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Upgrade Terminal episodes

  • Pilot Interview #3: Meriscan

    Malachi and Nick talk with Meriscan, a long-time member of the Star of Providence community. What has kept Meriscan playing for so long? How was it participating in racing events? And how did he become a beta tester?

    Also discussed: Coco's recovery, Diner Dash, invasive frost and pour over drip-bag coffee.


    Meriscan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meriscan

    The Co-Optional Podcast Meriscan references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Umwz6Fxnnk&t=840s

    Nick & Meriscan's awesome race from Monorail 2: https://youtu.be/MFFBcnO2wDI?si=fdKF3AZl9x67WL9B


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

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    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

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    51 min
  • Pilot Interview #2: HorizonSinistre

    Malachi and Nick are joined by Horizon Sinstre, "The Untouchable", a title he gained by completing many no-hit no-bomb boss fights in the mirror.

    They talk about the beginning of Horizon's love of difficult challenges and what challenge runs they may attempt in the future.

    Also discussed: game design school, Nick's January of Joy, and R.F. Kuang's book "Babel".


    Check out Horizon's stuff!

    • Youtube
    • Itch.io
    • Twitch


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

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    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  • Room After Room

    Malachi and Nick discuss one of the most important characters in Star of Providence: the facility itself! Join them as they travel through each floor, theorizing as they go. Also discussed: Revisiting the Sims 2, a very cool doorman, and games that feel like an actual place.


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

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    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  • The Cusp of a New Year

    Nick and Malachi discuss what they hope 2024 may hold for Star of Providence.

    Also discussed: frog-shaped guns, content wish lists, and podcast plans


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

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    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  • The 2023 Upgrade Terminal Holiday Special

    On a recent trip to the Archives, we unearthed a short fragment of Twin Spires Network's annual Giftmas Special. Thank you for listening, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

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    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  • Psychographic Pilot Profiles

    Are you a Seal Seeker? Rune Carver? Scrap Runner? Sky Watcher? Or maybe a Terminal Hacker?

    Malachi and Nick discuss these five different player profiles, adapted from Magic the Gathering for Star of Providence.

    Also discussed: writing through tough times, the virtues of Christmas lights, and the Tetris Effect.


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

    discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG


    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  • Hanging in the Hub ft. Lilac Vrt Olligoci

    Malachi and Nick talk with Lilac Vrt Olligoci about video game hubs and what makes Star of Providence's hub special.

    Also discussed: Panning for gold, late-night cheeseburgers, and medicating with music.


    Lilac's Art: https://olligociarts.tumblr.com/

    Lilac's Facility Diner: https://www.tumblr.com/facilitydiner


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

    discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG


    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  • Cultivating a Chinese Community ft. DucDuck

    Malachi and Nick are joined by DucDuck, a Chinese speaking content creator who made a long form video about Star of Providence.

    This required translating large portions of the game into Mandarin, which was no easy task.

    Also discussed: Limbus Company, Returning to Risk of Rain, and the joy of a foggy morning.


    Check out DucDuck's video here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Jg4y1R7v7/


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

    discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG


    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  • A Ghost in the Terminal

    It's Spooky Season! Malachi and Nick talk about the seasonal change that the end of October brings to Star of Providence, and also the terror that lurks within the games story.

    Warning: Strong opinions about candy corn are shared.

    Also discussed: never ending nightmares and eerie mountain hikes.


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

    discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG


    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  • The Whys and Whos of the Wiki ft. Coolant & Rutabaga

    Malachi and Nick talk to two powerful contributors to the Star of Providence Wiki: Coolant and Rutabaga.

    Together they discuss the wiki history, triumphs, challenges, and hope for more contributors to heed the call.

    Also discussed: a friend's victory, a mountaintop rescue, a new cat, and speedrunning Void Stranger.


    Check out the Wiki here: https://starofprovidence.wiki.gg/wiki/Star_of_Providence_Wiki

    And Void Stranger here: Void Stranger: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2121980/Void_Stranger/


    Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know!

    discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG


    Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

    Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/


    Edited by Malachi


    Thank you for listening!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

About Upgrade Terminal

From the publisher's feed

Upgrade Terminal is a Fancast about the game Star of Providence (formerly known as "Monolith"), Team D-13's excellent roguelite shmup.

New episode every other Monday!


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