Kennt noch wer den alten „Ports of call“-Zeitschriften-Werbespruch: „Gestern Abend wollte ich nur noch etwas Ports of Call spielen, aber dann wurde es schon hell.“?
Ungefähr so verhält sich‘s bei mir auch mit #factorio. Das zieht mich immer wieder rein. Auch wenn ich heute nicht mehr „ausversehen“ die Nach durchmache. Also eigentlich gar nicht.
Martin Ulrich, the co-developer of the Amiga classic Ports of Call, passed away on 31 March 2025 at the age of 76. The sad news was announced by his long-time developer colleague Rolf-Dieter Klein.
Video: Interview with "Ports of Call" developer Rolf-Dieter Klein
Of particular interest are the concept art images, which have not been shown before and are being exclusively presented in the video. The video also offers a glimpse of possible new versions of the game.
The interview is held in German, but subtitled in English, making it accessible to an international audience.
Another interview with Rolf-Dieter Klein on his #game "Ports of Call" has recently been publhished on YT:
Save the date & spread the word:
Next monday (13.01.2025) from 10:15-11:45 Rolf-Dieter Klein will be guest in my lecture on "Business Simulation Games" to show and tell about his #game "Ports of Call".
If you are interested to attend the (German language!) lecture, join us on BBB:
https://mluconf.uni-halle.de/b/ste-zv2-y8r-ecd
#GameStudies #PortsofCall #RolfDieterKlein #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Commodore #Amiga
This week Ports of Call is out for subscribers! Take a quick look at this great new resource for Starfinder.
https://solorunstudio.com/2023/05/14/starfinder-ports-of-call/
#Starfinder #Paizo #PortsOfCall #SciFantasy #TTRPG #TTRPGbook
I consider myself a #CasualGamer with way to many #games i occationally dip into. Here's my current selection
#LordOfTheRingdOnline #lotro : I really like housing and crafting
#ElderScrollsOnline #ESO : I really like housing and crafting :)
#Rift : Hardly ever
#GuildWars 1 and 2: Very rarely
#Dorfromantik : Addictive
#CitySkylines : Suddenly some hours have passed
#TexMurphy series : Nostalgia
#TheSims 2, 3 and 4: Takes up too much hard drive space.
#PortsOfCall : The only game on my phone
Brat-A-Rat
Kartoffeltoast 
Daniel
µP
CirdanRetro
DanielasGedanke
SoloRunStudio
Nedrasol