What did PC games do for sound before the introduction of the AdLib card in 1987? And was there digitised sound before the Sound Blaster or Covox Speech Thing?

Join me for a a typically light-hearted and yet surprisingly factual journey through the history of game soundtracks on the IBM PC.

WARNING: contains flashing images at 03:20. Also warning: contains PC speaker sound effects throughout.

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Image credits:

Fire: Kelly L, "Flame of a Gas Lamp"
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