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Episode 81:

Questing Forever

Runtime: 61 Minutes

We take a look back at the history of Everquest, released for Windows PCs on March 16, 1999. As part of the discussion, we talk about the history of MUDs, and look at the world's oldest virtual world. Our conversation includes looking at a few notable moments in the game world of Everquest, as well. Finally, we talk briefly about "Evercrack," and the attention that this game brought to gaming addiction itself. Join us for a quest-filled trip down Memory Card Lane.

Everquest Logo

References:

Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - EverQuest

Steam Reviews:

  EverQuest on Steam

Additional Sources:

Kerafyrm the Sleeper Article:

  How to Drain Your Dragon: Gaming's Most Impossible Boss Battle

Memorable Moments in EverQuest History:

  20 Years of Everquest: Memorable Moments in MMO History

Gaming's Greatest Troll, Fansy:

  The Bard to Kill Ballad of Fansy: Gaming's Greatest Troll

GamePro Review:

  EverQuest Review

GameSpot Review:

  EverQuest Review
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Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/