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Two Birthday Treats from the Happiest Place on Earth

The girls really took care of me while visiting The Avengers Vault at Disney’s California Adventure Park.

The Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite storyline of the MCU, and I’ve always wanted to own the orb from the first movie. Thanks to my oldest daughter for making that happen. This thing is pretty cool and actually has a metal shell, along with lights, sounds and even a rumble motor inside. The stone can be removed and placed in other items that available from the movies. Each stone reacts differently when set into the other items to match the stone’s powers. They really made these things special and now of course I want them all.

While still in the shop, my wife and youngest daughter said they wanted to get me something else for my birthday. It was tough to decide in this magical world of marvelous toys, but one thing really caught my eye. I had no idea that the Time Stick from the Loki series as well as the Deadpool and Wolverine movie was even available. This thing is pretty cool, also a mixture of plastic and metal and this thing feels pretty legit. Lights and sounds along with special pruning effects when the stick strikes an object.

Thanks again to my girls for picking these up for me, and making my birthday extra special.

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One Guess What I’m Doing for Halloween This Year!

Had fun turning my beast into Ecto 4×4 for Halloween this year. I added stickers, lights and sounds to the truck, and it was fun to crank up the siren and see everyone turn a look.

I need to figure a better way to quickly change the beast into its alter ego. Probably switch to magnet based graphics and a roof basket to hold all the lights and speakers.

Spent some time driving around town before and after the big day, and loved all the reactions it received.

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Saddle Up for a Rootin’ Tootin’ Stream of Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist!

Howdy Partners!

Mosey on over to the Conversations with Curtis YouTube channel on August 9, 2024 at 12:00pm PDT for a live playthrough of the side-splitting classic, Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist!

This time Steve, Daniel, and I will join forces with the legendary Al Lowe as we wrangle up some laughs, dispense some prescriptions, and maybe even relive the glory (or shame) of Freddy’s gunslinging past.

But before we ride into Coarsegold, I just wanted to take a moment to tip my hat to the incredibly talented posse who helped bring this game to life. A huge thanks to the designers, artists, musicians, and programmers who crafted this dusty gem. It was such a fun group to work with and one of my most memorable times spent working at Sierra On-line.

So, whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a fresh-faced pilgrim on the digital frontier, join us for a heapin’ helping of nostalgia and side-splitting fun! Don’t forget to lasso those likes, subscribe for more, and hang on tight – it’s gonna be a wild ride!

Hope to see you there, partners!

Al Lowe plays Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist with game developers Bill Shockley & Steve Conrad!
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Playing Jackbox Party Trilogy 3.0 with Daniel, Again!

Join me again as I play Jackbox Party Trilogy 3.0 with Daniel from Conversations with Curtis.

Wednesday August 7th at 12PM PDT.

I had so much fun last time, and I can’t wait to do this again! I still suck at these games but I’m going to try my best to finish ahead of Daniel. You can also join us and play via your PC or phone, so come on out and spend your lunch with us!

Bill Shockley & Daniel play The Jackbox Party Trilogy 3.0
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Here we go again… and again… and probably again…

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We still haven’t made it all the way through the darn game, despite our attempts to stay focused on the quest.

Originally Streamed on Monday, March 25th at 12:00pm PST.

Join me once again (if you haven’t already given up on us) as Steve, Daniel and I, conclude our visit to “The Information Superhighway®” and try our best to find out, “Where in Corpsman Santiago is Roger Wilco?”

Space Quest 6 developers play Space Quest 6 with Daniel Albu – PART 3
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25 years since Chainsaw Monday

It’s hard to believe, 25 years ago Sierra Online closed its doors in Oakhurst California. It was an end to nearly a decade of my life spent with friends that helped shape the man I am today. During this time, we were the biggest PC gaming company in the world, all right here in our little mountain town of Oakhurst.

Cheers to all the survivors of Chainsaw Monday, February 22, 1999!

Chainsaw Monday
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The stream continues…

Well, we didn’t make it very far… What is most embarrassing about the whole thing is, the first part of the game was programmed mostly by me. I couldn’t remember how to do anything and boy did Steve and Daniel sure let me have it. How in the heck did anyone figure out the Datacorder puzzle? I’m still trying to comprehend the logic.

We’ll be at it again on Friday, February 23nd at 12:00pm, but this time Steve will be at the controls. We are going to do as many of these dang videos as needed to conquer our last obus together.

Space Quest 6 developers play Space Quest 6 with Daniel Albu – PART 2
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Stream with me!

The year is 2024, but the vibes are straight outta 1995 as my old Sierra pal Steve and I settle in for a live stream unlike any other. Both grizzled veterans of the gaming industry, our hair a touch grayer, our eyes a twinkle brighter, and our hearts brimming with nostalgia for the days of floppy disks and pixelated wonder. On February 16, at 12:00 pm PST, we’ll be revisiting our brainchild, the legendary Space Quest 6: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier.

This isn’t just a playthrough; it’s a time warp. A chance to relive the golden age of point-and-click adventures, when every pixel held the promise of a chuckle, a gasp, or a face palm moment. Sure, the graphics might look a bit blocky by today’s standards, and the puzzles might require a hint of old-school logic, but “Space Quest 6” remains a testament to the enduring power of humor, heart, and a whole lot of digital duct tape. And for a a short moment, we’re not just the two old guys you see before you; we’ll be magically thrust back to our time in the old Sierra On-Line tin shed, starry-eyed and dreaming of pixelated galaxies, all thanks to the magic of a game we poured our hearts and souls into all those years ago.

Mark you calendars and join Steve Conrad, Daniel Albu, and your’s truly as we make our way through this great adventure game from the 90’s.

Space Quest 6 developers play Space Quest 6 with Daniel Albu!
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