Upgrade Terminal

Malachi and Nick break the podcast hiatus to present a short report on PAX West 2024. A big thank you to the BigMode booth workers and everyone that spoke to Malachi at PAX. Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their music is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Did you play the demo at PAX? What did you think? Joi...

In the season one finale of the podcast, Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with Alex Mdle and Pure Question, two members of Team D-13, to talk about the history of Star of Providence. Thanks as always to Garoslaw AND ALEXMDLE for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Have any good ideas for season 2? Join...

Malachi and Nick discuss the new trailer for Star of Providence, and the release date and revelations it may be hinting at. Then, they talk shop about the end of season one of Upgrade Terminal. Also discussed: Good music from good friends, Rift of the Necrodancer, and a surprise mint invasion. Check out the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRvv1ezR_Rs Thanks as always to Garoslaw...

Malachi and Nick talk to BulletDuDe, a storied beta tester and community member. They discover the surprising origin of a rare in-game collectable, geek out over AlexMdle's artwork, and discuss the only way a 14th weapon could be added to the game. Also discussed: Acing the seminar assessment, Nine Sols first impressions, and the return of summer shorts and fried rice. Images Referenced in the Sho...

Malachi and Nick take a moment to acknowledge Star of Providence's release date, June 7th 2017, and also the past year of podcasting about the game. Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invit...

Malachi and Nick speak with Dialixx once again, this time for a pilot interview! Listen to hear how Dialixx discovered the game, became a beta tester, and his thoughts on art. Also discussed: Animal Well, lasagna, a trip home, hummingbirds, and the art of arranging a charcuterie board. You can find Dialixx here: Tumblr Youtube And he's on Discord as Dialixx Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdl...

Nick, Malachi and Ruben talk about their relationship with the beverages of choice for Star of Providence's main characters, coffee and orange juice! What do these beverages say about the characters drinking them? And what would Overlord, Chaos, and Skully's beverages of choice be? Also discussed: Going to Hades with a friend, the aurora borealis, Hyperion Cantos, Citizen Sleeper, the "What If?" b...

This is part two of Malachi, Nick and Ruben's discussion on Star of Providence's weapons. The focus is now on the Unique weapons in the game. Which Unique could use some rebalancing? Which Unique grew on them? And will Malachi pick the same choice as Ruben every single time? Only one way to find out... Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this pod...

Malachi and Nick are joined by Ruben for part one of a discussion on Star of Providence's weapons. What weapons could use some rebalancing? What weapons grew on them? And which are their favorites? Also discussed: finding a new house, fighting loneliness, a Heroscape bee army, and Slowerpace's music Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcas...

Malachi and Nick are joined by Coolant to pitch each other their ideas on what a Star of Providence show would look like. Also discussed: A coveted ZeroRanger achievement, embracing the rain, and cooking fried rice. Coolant's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ccoolant The Earthbound Strategy Guide: Earthbound Strategy Guide: https://tiredoldhack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/earthbound-strategy-guide...

This is a short compilation of outtakes that are usually posted in our Discord server every Monday between episodes. They feature many of our friends: Squega, Garoslaw, Rutabaga, Coolant, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, Meriscan, PaperLaur, DucDuck. We thank them all once gain for spending time talking Star of Providence with us! Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and...

Malachi and Nick talk with Dialixx about their impressions after spending more time with Advanced Geomancy, the incredibly charming official Star of Providence room editor! Also discussed: New computer, personifying your PC, pancakes, and playing The Crew: Quest for Planet 9. Check out Advanced Geomancy here: https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancy The pancake recipe Malachi used: https://www...

Malachi and Nick have a chance to speak with none other than Garoslaw, the composer for Star of Providence's fantastic soundtrack! How did he get his start in music? What advice does he have for others? What other projects is he working on? And who are Tosia and Mika? Also discussed: Blowing Dunkey's mind, how amazing Balatro is, and revisiting Golden Sun after decades away. Garoslaw's References:...

Malachi and Nick talk about the latest incredible news to hit the community: Advanced Geomancy, the official Star of Providence Room Editor has been released! And it's AWESOME. Check out Advanced Geomancy here: https://snakeblock.itch.io/advanced-geomancy Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowi...

Upgrade Terminal presents: "Absurd Afterlife" by Nick, brought to life by PaperLaur and Lilac Vrt Oligocci. After the piece, Nick and Malachi discuss the original prompt and Nick's thoughts about absurdism. The second in the Fan Writing subseries of the podcast, which features fan writing inspired by Star of Providence. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invi...

Malachi and Nick talk with Meriscan, a long-time member of the Star of Providence community. What has kept Meriscan playing for so long? How was it participating in racing events? And how did he become a beta tester? Also discussed: Coco's recovery, Diner Dash, invasive frost and pour over drip-bag coffee. Meriscan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meriscan The Co-Optional Podcast Meriscan refer...

Malachi and Nick are joined by Horizon Sinstre, "The Untouchable", a title he gained by completing many no-hit no-bomb boss fights in the mirror. They talk about the beginning of Horizon's love of difficult challenges and what challenge runs they may attempt in the future. Also discussed: game design school, Nick's January of Joy, and R.F. Kuang's book " Babel ". Check out Horizon's stuff! Youtube...

Malachi and Nick discuss one of the most important characters in Star of Providence: the facility itself! Join them as they travel through each floor, theorizing as they go. Also discussed: Revisiting the Sims 2, a very cool doorman, and games that feel like an actual place. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and...

Nick and Malachi discuss what they hope 2024 may hold for Star of Providence. Also discussed: frog-shaped guns, content wish lists, and podcast plans Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream....

On a recent trip to the Archives, we unearthed a short fragment of Twin Spires Network's annual Giftmas Special. Thank you for listening, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as always to Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast. Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arc...

Are you a Seal Seeker? Rune Carver? Scrap Runner? Sky Watcher? Or maybe a Terminal Hacker? Malachi and Nick discuss these five different player profiles, adapted from Magic the Gathering for Star of Providence. Also discussed: writing through tough times, the virtues of Christmas lights, and the Tetris Effect. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5yst...

Malachi and Nick talk with Lilac Vrt Olligoci about video game hubs and what makes Star of Providence's hub special. Also discussed: Panning for gold, late-night cheeseburgers, and medicating with music. Lilac's Art: https://olligociarts.tumblr.com/ Lilac's Facility Diner: https://www.tumblr.com/facilitydiner Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZ...

Malachi and Nick are joined by DucDuck, a Chinese speaking content creator who made a long form video about Star of Providence. This required translating large portions of the game into Mandarin, which was no easy task. Also discussed: Limbus Company, Returning to Risk of Rain, and the joy of a foggy morning. Check out DucDuck's video here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Jg4y1R7v7/ Questions? C...

It's Spooky Season! Malachi and Nick talk about the seasonal change that the end of October brings to Star of Providence, and also the terror that lurks within the games story. Warning: Strong opinions about candy corn are shared. Also discussed: never ending nightmares and eerie mountain hikes. Questions? Comments? Join our Discord server and let us know! discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPG Thanks as a...

Malachi and Nick talk to two powerful contributors to the Star of Providence Wiki: Coolant and Rutabaga. Together they discuss the wiki history, triumphs, challenges, and hope for more contributors to heed the call. Also discussed: a friend's victory, a mountaintop rescue, a new cat, and speedrunning Void Stranger. Check out the Wiki here: https://starofprovidence.wiki.gg/wiki/Star_of_Providence_W...