Month: February 2016

Commodore

Huenison Released on Steam! (PC/AmigaOS 4)

February 26, 2016 rgcd


The day is finally here! Huenison has thrown down the gauntlet and challenges you to enter (and doubtlessly perish within) his mind control wells! If you are brave enough to face him, then head over to the game’s Steam page where a bonus 1-week 20% discount awaits! (Current price with …

Apple II

Wasteland

February 26, 2016 The Digital Antiquarian

We can mark the formal beginning of the Wasteland project to the day in December of 1985 when Brian Fargo, head of Interplay, flew out to Arizona with his employee Alan Pavlish to meet with Michael Stackpole. If all went well at the meeting, Pavlish was to join Stackpole

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Commodore

Spaceman Splorf: Planet of Doom (C64)

February 26, 2016 rgcd


Some of you may already know this, but I’ve been pestering Vanja to provide artwork for RGCD for some time now. After seeing her amazing looking artwork on various unfinished C64 game previews, I have begged her time and time again to collaborate with someone and get something released. And …

ANTIC
Atari

ANTIC Interview 136 – David Crane, Pitfall!, Atari 400/800 OS

February 25, 2016 ANTIC

David Crane, Pitfall! and Atari 400/800 OS

David Crane started his programming career at Atari, making games for the Atari 2600. He also worked on the operating system for the Atari 800 computer, as well as the games Outlaw and Howitzer, which were sold through APX.  David left Atari in

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2600 Game by Game
Atari consoles

117 – Cosmic Swarm and Room of Doom by Commavid

February 24, 2016 2600 Game by Game

Hi everyone, this week’s extremely short compared to the episodes lately episode is about Cosmic Swarm and Room of Doom, both by Commavid. I hope that you will try these games out if you haven’t already, I think they deserve a chance. Next time I’ll be discussing the Atari games

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CoCo Crew
Podcasts

Episode 9

February 24, 2016 The CoCo Crew

Episode 9 Show Notes — http://cococrew.org/cococrew-podcast-9.html …

ANTIC
Atari

ANTIC Interview 135 – Bill Rice, HYSYS

February 23, 2016 ANTIC

Bill Rice, HYSYS

Bill Rice published one program in the Atari Program Exchange catalog: HYSYS, or Hydraulic Program. It was a tool that did calculations for sizing hydraulic systems and components. HYSYS first appeared winter 1982 APX catalog.

This interview took place on January 27, 2016

Teaser quote:

“So you

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Commodore

Huenison Hits Steam on the 26th of February! (PC/AmigaOS 4)

February 22, 2016 rgcd

It’s been a long time coming, but the date is finally set! Huenison arrives on Steam in just over three days time, with an introductory 20% discount on the regular $4.99 pricetag and including the AmigaOS 4 version as free DLC with every purchase (undoubtedly a first for Valve?!)

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