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!
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The Commodore Vegas Expo v4 is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at the third floor Jockey Room 1, Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.
It sounds pretty cool, too bad I won’t be able to make it.
Fresh NASDAQ warning for Atari:
US Stock Exchange threatens to withdraw publisher from its listings following value drop.
This is just a little too sad. A company that used to be synonymous with video gaming to have fallen so far. I doubt that the company will every close though, the name is just way to valuable.
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…
