History Creator / JoshMandel

* ''[[VideoGame/PoliceQuest Police Quest III: The Kindred]]'' (1991) - actor

Josh Mandel (born October 9, 1958) is an American computer programmer and writer best known for his work at [[Creator/{{Sierra}} Sierra Online]], including such games as ''VideoGame/FreddyPharkasFrontierPharmacist'' and ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI''. He's also known by many as the original voice of [[VideoGame/KingsQuest King Graham]].

* ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestIV'' (1991) - voice

* ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI'' (1995) - designer, writer

** He was also unhappy with the puzzles he designed for ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI'', claiming he could've tweaked them a bit had he not left Sierra during the game's development.

Josh Mandel (born October 9, 1958) is a computer programmer and writer best known for his work at [[Creator/{{Sierra}} Sierra Online]], including such games as ''VideoGame/FreddyPharkasFrontierPharmacist'' and ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI''. He's also known by many as the original voice of [[VideoGame/KingsQuest King Graham]].

Originally a comedian, he began writing articles and reviews for computer magazines as sort of a "day job", which led to working as a beta tester for both Sierra and Creator/{{Infocom}} before getting hired by Sierra. One of his first jobs was producing the DOS port of ''VideoGame/{{Zeliard}}'' (you can also thank him for fixing the infamous [[VideoGame/KingsQuestIQuestForTheCrown Rumpelstiltskin puzzle]]).

* ''VideoGame/{{Zeliard}}'' (1990) - producer

** Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly), he wasn't very fond of his [[VideoGame/KingsQuestV first time]] playing King Graham, citing it as one of his worst voice acting roles. He was surprised when Creator/AGDInteractive asked him to voice Graham as he did in ''King's Quest V'' and not ''VI''.

* ''VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry1InTheLandOfTheLoungeLizards Reloaded'' (2013) - designer, writer

* ''[[VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry Leisure Suit Larry V]]'' (1991) - writer

* ''[[VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded]]'' (2013) - designer, writer

* WorthyOpponent: Considered Creator/LucasArts to be one to Sierra, seeing them as a fellow game company who "had more money backing them".

* ''VideoGame/JonesInTheFastLane'' (1991) - actor

* ExecutiveMeddling: His ultimate reason for leaving Sierra. During Sierra's change in location, he decided to go from employee to contract designer, and move to Seattle along with all the other designers. The contract stated he would be working on a game with fellow employee Mark Hood, but the new management broke the contract ''a few days later'' and reassigned Hood elsewhere. When Mandel spoke to them about it, they simply shrugged him off, stating "That's business." He turned in his resignation form the very next day.
* OldShame
** Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly), he wasn't very fond of his [[VideoGame/KingsQuestV first time]] playing King Graham, citing it as one of his worst voice acting roles. He was surprised when Creator/AGDInteractive asked him to voice Graham as he did in ''King's Quest V'' and not ''VI''.
** He was also unhappy with the puzzles he designed for ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI'', claiming he could've tweaked them a bit had he not left Sierra during the game's development.

* PromotedFanboy

In his post-Sierra career, he's worked for various companies including LegendEntertainment, Creator/TakeTwoInteractive, and even Creator/{{SEGA}}. He has also lent his voice to various ''King's Quest'' fangames and remakes, usually reprising his role as King Graham.

Josh Mandel is a computer programmer and writer best known for his work at [[Creator/{{Sierra}} Sierra Online]], including such games as ''VideoGame/FreddyPharkasFrontierPharmacist'' and ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI''. He's also known by many as the original voice of [[VideoGame/KingsQuest King Graham]].

* ''VideoGame/{{Zeliard}}'' (1990)
* ''VideoGame/KingsQuestIQuestForTheCrown'' [[EnhancedRemake SCI remake]] (1990)
* ''VideoGame/MixedUpMotherGoose'' [[EnhancedRemake SCI remake]] (1990)
* ''VideoGame/KingsQuestVAbsenceMakesTheHeartGoYonder'' (1990)
* ''VideoGame/JonesInTheFastLane'' (1991)
* ''[[VideoGame/EcoQuest EcoQuest: The Search for Cetus]]'' (1991)
* ''[[VideoGame/PoliceQuest Police Quest III: The Kindred]]'' (1991)
* ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestIV'' (1991)
* ''[[VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry Leisure Suit Larry V]]'' (1991)
* ''VideoGame/KingsQuestVIHeirTodayGoneTomorrow'' (1992)
* ''[[VideoGame/LauraBow The Dagger of Amon Ra: A Laura Bow Mystery]]'' (1992)
* ''VideoGame/PeppersAdventuresInTime'' (1993)
* ''VideoGame/FreddyPharkasFrontierPharmacist'' (1993)
* ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI'' (1995)
* ''Literature/CallahansCrosstimeSaloon'' (1997)
* ''VideoGame/{{Insecticide}}'' (2008)
* ''[[VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded]]'' (2013)

In his post-Sierra career, he's worked for various companies including LegendEntertainment, Creator/TakeTwoInteractive, and even {{SEGA}}. He has also lent his voice to various ''King's Quest'' fangames and remakes, usually reprising his role as King Graham.

* WorthyOpponent: Considered LucasArts to be one to Sierra, seeing them as a fellow game company who "had more money backing them".

Originally a comedian, he began writing articles and reviews for computer magazines as sort of a "day job", which led to working as a beta tester for both Sierra and Creator/{{Infocom}} before getting hired by Sierra, with the SCI remake of ''[[VideoGame/KingsQuestIQuestForTheCrown King's Quest I]]'' being one of his first projects as a writer (you can thank him for fixing the infamous Rumpelstiltskin puzzle).

Originally a comedian, he began writing articles and reviews for computer magazines as sort of a "day job", which led to working as a beta tester for both Sierra and Creator/{{Infocom}} before getting hired by Sierra, with the SCI remake of ''[[VideoGame/KingsQuestIQuestForTheCrown King's Quest I]]'' being one of his first projects as a writer.

After working with Sierra for roughly six years, Mandel left Sierra in 1996, citing a contract dispute with the new higher-ups who [[WordOfGod "had no prior experience in the gaming industry at all, no particular love of games, [and] no respect for the history of the company."]]

* ''VideoGame/CallahansCrosstimeSaloon'' (1997)

* CreatorThumbprint: Puns. He loves his puns. Especially prominent in ''VideoGame/CallahansCrosstimeSaloon'', where many characters spew puns without batting an eye.

After working with Sierra for roughly six years, Mandel left Sierra in 1996, citing the new higher-ups who [[WordOfGod "had no prior experience in the gaming industry at all, no particular love of games, and no respect for the history of the company."]]

* ''VideoGame/{{Insecticide}} (2008)

In his post-Sierra career, he's worked for various companies including LegendEntertainment, Creator/TakeTwoInteractive, and even {{SEGA}}. He has also lent his voice to various ''King's Quest'' fangames and remakes.

!!Games Josh Mandel has worked on

* ''[[VideoGame/EcoQuest EcoQuest: The Search for Cetus'' (1991)

Josh Mandel is a computer programmer and writer best known for his work at [[Creator/{{Sierra}} Sierra Online]], including such games as ''VideoGame/FreddyPharkasFrontierPharmacist'' and ''VideoGame/SpaceQuestVI''. He's also known by many to be the original voice of [[VideoGame/KingsQuest King Graham]].

After working with Sierra for roughly six years, Mandel left Sierra in 1996, citing the new higher-ups who [[WordOfGod "had no prior experience in the gaming industry at all, no particular love of games, and no respect for the history of the company."]]