Modern Mechanix scanned and transcribed a Byte article from 1983 about the development of the Apple Lisa.
I love the U.S. Robotics ad on page 7 for a 300/1200 Baud modem with automatic dialing for a low price of $599!
Although it seems like flea markets are all tapped out of good classic video game finds, sometimes a gem is found.
The “Evolved” version of each game is the big selling point of the collection. Each game is given enhanced graphics, giving each a more realistic look, and Warlords and Battlezone support online multiplayer.
Sweet, online multiplayer Warlords. Almost makes me wish I had a PSP… And maybe some friends with a PSP… And probably this game!
Check it out, Pac-Man in the form of a Christmas tree! Maybe someone can translate the post? Here’s Google’s translation:
We found a Christmas tree based on the popular Pac-Man, in the business center of Madrid
Thanks to our friend Wilhelm who sent us a photo, we learned that in the area of Azca have a Christmas tree rather curious and geek, it might even make frighten our mismísimas balls… So we went up there to see a tree whose lights imitate the famous Pac-Man videogame, or for children of the age Comecocos with all their coconuts, ghosts and Christmas trees digital (penalty having so little movement). We are still impressed…
You awaken in a large complex, slightly disoriented. Glowing dots hover mouth level near you in every direction. Off in the distance you hear the faint howling of what you can only imagine must be some sort of ghost or several ghosts.
And so starts your online text adventure as Pac-Man.
From The Official Site of Benjamin J Heckendorn:
What happens when you take 2 great tastes and mix ‘em together? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for one, and my new NEStari for another.
Stella: “A multi-platform Atari 2600 VCS emulator”
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