One morning in 1987 computer game fanatic David Grigsby lost his car, girlfriend, and job. Later that day, to console his sorrow, he purchased a cheap adventure game called "Deeds of Yore" at his local software retailer. Later at home, while loading up his new game, an unfortunate mishap involving tequilla caused a malifunction in his Commodore 64 and David was literaly sucked into the game. Now a citizen of the Land of Yore, David must find his way in this strange somtimes frustrating 8 bit world.

This is how the new sitcom, Deeds of Yore begins - this time what we're presenting to you isn't a videogame, but a show about them! If you enjoy ancient videogames, such as Ultima, or simply like shows featuring witty, and sarcastic humour (and tons of videogame references), then you shouldn't miss the adventures of David Grigsby in the Land of Yore!

Tonight we brought you the soundtrack of epic roleplaying game Anvil of Dawn to feast on - be sure to check out the game as well, since listening to old tunes and recalling the memories of great battles can't be enough for true warriors!

We host not only the archives as downloadable content, but also a manual just in case you would get lost among the mazes of menus and hotkeys.

PREPARE TO FIGHT!

But don't thank me, all the thanks should go towards are very own Mighty Midget using his real world helicopter skills (remote control is still skills) he has provided us with a great review and screenshots and an archive to be enjoyed by all. What are you waiting for get to the review page and check it out!
posted by DarthHelmet86 // 12-04-2012 // downloadable // game // Simulation // permalink

Abandonia would like to commemorate the decease of Commodore International's founder Jack Tramiel, aged 83, by recommending the DOS port of classic C64 videogame Pirates! as today's choice.

We'd like to thank him for his efforts in popularizing computers to the public, making it possible for everyone to enjoy the benefits of owning a computer. Altough he left his famous company in 1984, he only did to revive another great name: after leaving Commodore International, he bought the remains of Atari to produce numerous great, but unfortunately less popular computers and videogame consoles.

Let us all remember his words on the industry "We need to build computers for the masses, not the classes", and remember him as one of the founding fathers of the modern world. He may have gone to the 8-bit choir in the 16-coloured sky, but his breadboxes will always deserve a special place in our hearts, and on our desks.

May He Rest in Peace Forever

No matter if it's because you're new to computer games or lived under a rock for last fifteen years, now you've got an opportunity to catch up: as of now, Fallout is free for the next 48 hours on GOG.com

We are offering programs recommended to play our games, some useful utilities and file archivers like 7-Zip and WinRAR. Everything you need to survive at Abandonia!

"Come get some!" => Programs

posted by Dave // 26-03-2012 // permalink

And now for this weeks poll thanks to Tracker which of the stories listed would you like to see as a point and click adventure game? We have room for some more ideas so if you would like to vote for something else get in there quick and let me know so I can add it to the poll and you can use your vote on it. Remember if you want to vote you need to be a member of the site so don't forget to sign up!
posted by DarthHelmet86 // 04-03-2012 // permalink

Wow that is a lot. So get cracking, have a look at these wonderful extras and give a big thanks to APFelon for giving them to us.
posted by DarthHelmet86 // 29-02-2012 // box shots // permalink