Runtime: 61 Minutes
We look back at the career of Roberta Williams, the Queen of Adventure Games, as part of our discussion on King's Quest, released for the IBM PCJr in May of 1984. We'll look at how she got into game development and worked her way into the creation of King's Quest. Its importance to gaming is talked about, as well as the legacy it left behind. Finally, we'll talk about what Roberta Williams recently announced on today's adventure filled trip down Memory Card Lane.
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King's Quest Cover Art:
Wikipedia - King's Quest Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - King's QuestGame-Specific Wiki:
King's Quest FandomSteam Reviews:
King's Quest Collection on SteamGOG.com:
King's Quest 1+2+3 on GOG.comMobyGames:
MobyGames - King's QuestMetacritic:
Not Available On MetaCriticAdditional Sources:
Roberta Williams Article:
Wikipedia - Roberta WilliamsWizard and the Princess Article:
Wikipedia - Wizard and the PrincessMystery House Article:
Wikipedia - Mystery HouseTime Zone Article:
Wikipedia - Time Zone (video_game)Computer Games Review Article:
Computer Games Vol 3 No 4King's Quest Playthrough:
KING'S QUEST I Adventure Game Gameplay Walkthrough - No Commentary PlaythroughAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes