Memory
Summary
Host Robert Ashley explores video game memory through three stories: speedrunner Babsia’s blindfolded Super Mario 64 run, a visit to Moscow’s Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, and a tale of childhood friends who believe Sierra stole their game pitch. The episode examines how gaming shapes nostalgia, cultural identity, and the lingering impact of unverified creative claims from the past.
Topics discussed
Blindfolded speedrunning and beat counting techniques
Host intro and life updates since last episode
Tour of the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
Nostalgia for Soviet games and the rise of Dendy consoles
Introduction to Brian Gibson and his band Lightning Bolt
Childhood memories of playing King's Quest and Sierra games
Pitching 'The Power Within the Tower' to game developers
Friendship dynamics and excluding Nick from the group
Tragic memory of stepbrother Paul and King's Quest III
Sending the game pitch binder and waiting for a response
Claiming Sierra stole their ideas for King's Quest IV
Investigating the claim with former Sierra employees
Artist discusses uncredited work on King's Quest cover
Reflections on creativity, poster sales, and credits
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