History of Sierra Online (GUEST: Ken Williams Co-Founder of Sierra On-Line)

Hosts Mat Bradley-Tschirgi and Thrasher interview Ken Williams about the history of his successful computer game company Sierra On-Line. Responsible for King's Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, Space Quest, Quest for Glory, and many other beloved game series, Sierra On-Line cultivated a passionate fanbase while pushing the bleeding edge of technology with sound cards, CD-ROM drives, and full-motion video. Topics discussed include the influence of Stephen King on Phantasmagoria, what programming for VR is like, and the limitations of the early scanning technology Ken + Roberta Williams used on their very first game Mystery House.

After a well deserved retirement, Ken and Roberta are back into game development with the upcoming untitled Ken's Game, an adventure game being developed for PC, Mac, and VR Oculus platforms. 

What are some of your favorite moments from Sierra Online games? 

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