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September 1984
PCs get upgraded, MSX comes to Europe & Coinop goes cartridge
These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM!
This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August 1984. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events.
Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book
Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine
And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM
Send comments on Mastodon @[email protected] Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or [email protected]
Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127470165
7 Minutes in Heaven: Impossible Mission Video Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/7-minutes-in-127469932 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impossible_Mission http://www.mayhem64.co.uk/interview/caswell.htm
Corrections: August 1984 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-1984-121143199 Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namco https://archive.org/details/game_machine_magazine_jp https://machinerobo.fandom.com/wiki/Machine_Robo:_Revenge_of_Cronos
1964: Libraries of the future are online Popular Electronics Sept. 1964, pg. 28
1974 Atari buys Kee https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1974/CB-1974-09-21.pdf pg. 36
Fred introduced in PCC https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/co/1974/08/020031/13rRUB7a13N https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COSMAC_ELF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Weisbecker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlDY6ZPIvY
1984 Toy stocks rally Traditional toys soar as electronic games flash 'Tilt', The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2, 1984, Section: Business, Pg 1-8, Byline: Don Bauder Plastic robots from Japan changing the shape of the toy market, Christian Science Monitor (Boston, MA), September 21, 1984, Friday, Section: Business; Pg. 19, byline: Francine Kiefer
Nintendo preps for cartridge future Replay September 1984, pg. 3 Williams enters new production year with caution Replay September 1984, pg. 3 https://www.mobygames.com/game/17500/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi/ Coin op revenue hit over drinking age laws Replay September 1984, pg. 7 https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the-big-dig https://youtu.be/7zr4RBw5un4?si=euu-naPtomBbqME3
Tower of Druaga gets write up in Super Soft Super Soft Magazine, September 1984, pg. 2 https://www.mobygames.com/game/19625/the-tower-of-druaga/ Save the 7800 campaign started https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/page/93/mode/1up?view=theater https://fanlore.org/wiki/History_of_Star_Trek_Fan_Campaigns
Atari renegotiating Lucasfilm deal https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/page/88/mode/1up?view=theater Chip maker feels video game fall "GOULD'S WOES SPUR STOCK DROP, The New York Times, September 7, 1984, Friday, Late City Final ,Edition, Section: Section D; Page 1, Column 6; Financial Desk, Byline: By ERIC N. BERG https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gould_Electronics"
Atari Japan to close Atari Inc. planning to pull out of the Japanese market, The Japan Economic Journal, September 25, 1984, Section: SERVICE/LEISURE/FOOD; Pg. 17
No mention of video games in Playthings Playthings, September 1984 Upgrade your PC Creative Computing September 1984 pg. 125
Commodore and Atari target the middle Commodore, Atari Spar in Mid-Price Fight, ADWEEK, September 3, 1984, Eastern Edition, Byline: Gail Belsky https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Computer Entertainer doesn't believe Atari can deliver https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/mode/1up?view=theater
Sinclair financials dissapoint https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_QL
Byte reviews the QL https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Byte/80s/Byte-1984-09.pdf pg. 415
Amstrad disk drive announced https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n3/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amstrad_CPC
Europe to get MSX'd MSX home computers to be shipped to Europe, The Japan Economci Journal, September 4, 1984, Section: Information Processing, Pg. 14 https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/mode/1up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Philips ready to launch MSX machine https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_VG_8000
Plus 4 delays will limit supply https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n21/mode/1up?view=theater
The C16 kills the Vic20 in Europe https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/mode/2up?view=theater
Currys gives up on PC market Company Briefing: Currys cuts its Micro-C losses / Micro computer shops closed, The Guardian (London), September 4, 1984
Elite released https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n67/mode/1up?view=theater
Deus Ex Machina brings multimedia home https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/page/n59/mode/2up?view=theater Complete Playthrough: https://youtu.be/WhtI3BEgZwE?si=18V8aCTW6H6ek52l
The Mimi travels to the Apple II 'Voyage of the Mimi'' Beckons Youngsters to Science Careers, The Associated Press, September 10, 1984, Monday, PM cycle, Byline: By LEE MITGANG, AP Education Writer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Mimi https://archive.org/details/VoyageOfTheMimi4amCrack/Voyage%20of%20the%20Mimi%20-%20Rescue%20Mission%20title%20screen.png
Find the treasure... using your computer! Paperback Picks, United Press International, September 4, 1984, Tuesday, BC cycle, Section: Lifestyle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure:_In_Search_of_the_Golden_Horse
Melbourne returns to Middle Earth https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n21/mode/2up?view=theater https://www.mobygames.com/group/7319/the-tolkien-software-adventure-series/
Ultimate announces "the first step in a new generation of computer adventure simulation developments." https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Beach Head to get Speccy port https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n23/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n25/mode/2up?view=theater
Activision licenses to Japan https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n11/mode/1up?view=theater
Synapse sues Atari https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater
IBM enters office suite market and shoots down Kmart. p Jr rumor IBM in Merger Talks With Rolm / Unveils New Software, The Associated Press, September 25, 1984, Section: Business News, Byline: James F. Peltz Software Toolworks cooking book No Headline in Original, PR Newswire, September 25, 1984
PC Paintbrush announced https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Byte/80s/Byte-1984-09.pdf pg. 9 SEC goes digital S.E.C. inaugurates computer filing system, The New York Times, September 25, 1984, Section D, Page 1, Column 1, byline: Kenneth B. Noble https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/25/business/sec-inaugurates-computer-filing-system.html
NABU on the ropes In Danger of Folding, The Associated Press, September 19, 1984, Section: Business News, Byline: Norman Black
Viewdata still not catching on.. Futures (Micro Guardian): How the Post Office failed to deliver / Prestel, The Guardian (London), September 13, 1984 https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compunet
Viewtron user profile No Headline in original, PR Newswire, September 14, 1984, Dateline: Miami, Sept. 14 Publishing
Computer Magazine boom busts Bloom Fades in Computer Magazine Market, The Associated Press, September 30, 1984, Sunday, BC cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By SKIP WOLLENBERG, AP Business Writer
Computer makers prep for Xmas ad blitz Dreaming of a Byte Christmas, ADWEEK, September 3, 1984, All Editions, Section: Special Report; Fall Preview 1984; Computers, Byline, Gail Belsky
Scott Cohen's Zap! released Business Today; Will Atari be brought back with needed combination of creativity and pragmatism, September 27, 1984, Thursday, BC cycle, Section: Financial, Byline: By GAIL COLLINS, UPI Business Writer https://archive.org/details/zaprisefall00cohe FCC helps fight coinop piracy Play Meter, September 1. 1984, pg. 12
Electronic smuggling on the rise in Brazil Contraband of Electronic Components Grows in Brazil, The Associated Press, September 22, 1984, Saturday, BC cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By STAN LEHMAN, Associated Press Writer
Activision sues Revco Activision; Amending lawsuit against Revco, Business Wire, September 26, 1984
Psychics didn't see crash coming... No Headline In Original, United Press International, September 13, 1984, Thursday, PM cycle, Section: Domestic News https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/09/13/The-psychic-consulting-firm-Delphi-Associates-must-not-have/1212463896000/ https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/russell-targ
Video Games go ART! HORIZONS-Art; Nuclear disarmament art exhibit premieres, United Press International, September 30, 1984, Sunday, BC cycle, Section: Domestic News, Byline: By DAN SUSSMAN https://www.vdb.org/titles/mike-builds-shelter https://www.mobygames.com/game/73468/mike-builds-a-shelter/ https://rhizome.org/editorial/2015/jun/16/mike-builds-shelter/
CAD CAM computervision Market Outlook; All agree CAD/CAM sales will soar, Industry Week, September 17, 1984, Section: INFORMATION, Management; Pg. 111, Byline: John Teresko 1981: How COMPUTER GRAPHICS Will Change the World | Horizon | Retro Tech | BBC Archive https://youtu.be/W8-54-9J9ns?si=uB01CAs8znTVmZfx Senior's test their skills on Crystal Castle ELDERLY TEST COORDINATION WITH VIDEO GAME, The New York Times, September 9, 1984, Sunday, Late City Final Edition, Section: Section 1; Part 2; Page 56, Column 2; Metropolitan Desk, Byline: AP, Dateline: PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 8
Nolan is back! "AXLON-GAMES; Nolan Bushnell returns to game business with new firm, Business Wire, September 24, 1984, Monday https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/2242/axlon https://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Axlon
Dragon's Lair debuts on Saturday morning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon%27s_Lair_(TV_series)
Mylstar RIP Coke unit to close video game maker, United Press International, September 24, 1984, Monday, BC cycle, Section: Financial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottlieb
Recommended Links:
The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/ Games That Weren't - https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/
Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play.
Copyright Karl Kuras
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PCs get upgraded, MSX comes to Europe & Coinop goes cartridge
These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM!
This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in August 1984. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events.
Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book
Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine
And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM
Send comments on Mastodon @[email protected] Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or [email protected]
Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127470165
7 Minutes in Heaven: Impossible Mission Video Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/7-minutes-in-127469932 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impossible_Mission http://www.mayhem64.co.uk/interview/caswell.htm
Corrections: August 1984 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-1984-121143199 Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namco https://archive.org/details/game_machine_magazine_jp https://machinerobo.fandom.com/wiki/Machine_Robo:_Revenge_of_Cronos
1964: Libraries of the future are online Popular Electronics Sept. 1964, pg. 28
1974 Atari buys Kee https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1974/CB-1974-09-21.pdf pg. 36
Fred introduced in PCC https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/co/1974/08/020031/13rRUB7a13N https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COSMAC_ELF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Weisbecker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlDY6ZPIvY
1984 Toy stocks rally Traditional toys soar as electronic games flash 'Tilt', The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2, 1984, Section: Business, Pg 1-8, Byline: Don Bauder Plastic robots from Japan changing the shape of the toy market, Christian Science Monitor (Boston, MA), September 21, 1984, Friday, Section: Business; Pg. 19, byline: Francine Kiefer
Nintendo preps for cartridge future Replay September 1984, pg. 3 Williams enters new production year with caution Replay September 1984, pg. 3 https://www.mobygames.com/game/17500/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi/ Coin op revenue hit over drinking age laws Replay September 1984, pg. 7 https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the-big-dig https://youtu.be/7zr4RBw5un4?si=euu-naPtomBbqME3
Tower of Druaga gets write up in Super Soft Super Soft Magazine, September 1984, pg. 2 https://www.mobygames.com/game/19625/the-tower-of-druaga/ Save the 7800 campaign started https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/page/93/mode/1up?view=theater https://fanlore.org/wiki/History_of_Star_Trek_Fan_Campaigns
Atari renegotiating Lucasfilm deal https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/page/88/mode/1up?view=theater Chip maker feels video game fall "GOULD'S WOES SPUR STOCK DROP, The New York Times, September 7, 1984, Friday, Late City Final ,Edition, Section: Section D; Page 1, Column 6; Financial Desk, Byline: By ERIC N. BERG https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gould_Electronics"
Atari Japan to close Atari Inc. planning to pull out of the Japanese market, The Japan Economic Journal, September 25, 1984, Section: SERVICE/LEISURE/FOOD; Pg. 17
No mention of video games in Playthings Playthings, September 1984 Upgrade your PC Creative Computing September 1984 pg. 125
Commodore and Atari target the middle Commodore, Atari Spar in Mid-Price Fight, ADWEEK, September 3, 1984, Eastern Edition, Byline: Gail Belsky https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Computer Entertainer doesn't believe Atari can deliver https://archive.org/details/computer-entertainer-3-6/mode/1up?view=theater
Sinclair financials dissapoint https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_QL
Byte reviews the QL https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Byte/80s/Byte-1984-09.pdf pg. 415
Amstrad disk drive announced https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n3/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amstrad_CPC
Europe to get MSX'd MSX home computers to be shipped to Europe, The Japan Economci Journal, September 4, 1984, Section: Information Processing, Pg. 14 https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/mode/1up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Philips ready to launch MSX machine https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_VG_8000
Plus 4 delays will limit supply https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n21/mode/1up?view=theater
The C16 kills the Vic20 in Europe https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/mode/2up?view=theater
Currys gives up on PC market Company Briefing: Currys cuts its Micro-C losses / Micro computer shops closed, The Guardian (London), September 4, 1984
Elite released https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n67/mode/1up?view=theater
Deus Ex Machina brings multimedia home https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-13/page/n59/mode/2up?view=theater Complete Playthrough: https://youtu.be/WhtI3BEgZwE?si=18V8aCTW6H6ek52l
The Mimi travels to the Apple II 'Voyage of the Mimi'' Beckons Youngsters to Science Careers, The Associated Press, September 10, 1984, Monday, PM cycle, Byline: By LEE MITGANG, AP Education Writer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Mimi https://archive.org/details/VoyageOfTheMimi4amCrack/Voyage%20of%20the%20Mimi%20-%20Rescue%20Mission%20title%20screen.png
Find the treasure... using your computer! Paperback Picks, United Press International, September 4, 1984, Tuesday, BC cycle, Section: Lifestyle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure:_In_Search_of_the_Golden_Horse
Melbourne returns to Middle Earth https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n21/mode/2up?view=theater https://www.mobygames.com/group/7319/the-tolkien-software-adventure-series/
Ultimate announces "the first step in a new generation of computer adventure simulation developments." https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater
Beach Head to get Speccy port https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n23/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_035_1984-09_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n25/mode/2up?view=theater
Activision licenses to Japan https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-27/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n11/mode/1up?view=theater
Synapse sues Atari https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-06/mode/2up?view=theater
IBM enters office suite market and shoots down Kmart. p Jr rumor IBM in Merger Talks With Rolm / Unveils New Software, The Associated Press, September 25, 1984, Section: Business News, Byline: James F. Peltz Software Toolworks cooking book No Headline in Original, PR Newswire, September 25, 1984
PC Paintbrush announced https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Byte/80s/Byte-1984-09.pdf pg. 9 SEC goes digital S.E.C. inaugurates computer filing system, The New York Times, September 25, 1984, Section D, Page 1, Column 1, byline: Kenneth B. Noble https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/25/business/sec-inaugurates-computer-filing-system.html
NABU on the ropes In Danger of Folding, The Associated Press, September 19, 1984, Section: Business News, Byline: Norman Black
Viewdata still not catching on.. Futures (Micro Guardian): How the Post Office failed to deliver / Prestel, The Guardian (London), September 13, 1984 https://archive.org/details/popular-computing-weekly-1984-09-20/page/n4/mode/1up?view=theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compunet
Viewtron user profile No Headline in original, PR Newswire, September 14, 1984, Dateline: Miami, Sept. 14 Publishing
Computer Magazine boom busts Bloom Fades in Computer Magazine Market, The Associated Press, September 30, 1984, Sunday, BC cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By SKIP WOLLENBERG, AP Business Writer
Computer makers prep for Xmas ad blitz Dreaming of a Byte Christmas, ADWEEK, September 3, 1984, All Editions, Section: Special Report; Fall Preview 1984; Computers, Byline, Gail Belsky
Scott Cohen's Zap! released Business Today; Will Atari be brought back with needed combination of creativity and pragmatism, September 27, 1984, Thursday, BC cycle, Section: Financial, Byline: By GAIL COLLINS, UPI Business Writer https://archive.org/details/zaprisefall00cohe FCC helps fight coinop piracy Play Meter, September 1. 1984, pg. 12
Electronic smuggling on the rise in Brazil Contraband of Electronic Components Grows in Brazil, The Associated Press, September 22, 1984, Saturday, BC cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By STAN LEHMAN, Associated Press Writer
Activision sues Revco Activision; Amending lawsuit against Revco, Business Wire, September 26, 1984
Psychics didn't see crash coming... No Headline In Original, United Press International, September 13, 1984, Thursday, PM cycle, Section: Domestic News https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/09/13/The-psychic-consulting-firm-Delphi-Associates-must-not-have/1212463896000/ https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/russell-targ
Video Games go ART! HORIZONS-Art; Nuclear disarmament art exhibit premieres, United Press International, September 30, 1984, Sunday, BC cycle, Section: Domestic News, Byline: By DAN SUSSMAN https://www.vdb.org/titles/mike-builds-shelter https://www.mobygames.com/game/73468/mike-builds-a-shelter/ https://rhizome.org/editorial/2015/jun/16/mike-builds-shelter/
CAD CAM computervision Market Outlook; All agree CAD/CAM sales will soar, Industry Week, September 17, 1984, Section: INFORMATION, Management; Pg. 111, Byline: John Teresko 1981: How COMPUTER GRAPHICS Will Change the World | Horizon | Retro Tech | BBC Archive https://youtu.be/W8-54-9J9ns?si=uB01CAs8znTVmZfx Senior's test their skills on Crystal Castle ELDERLY TEST COORDINATION WITH VIDEO GAME, The New York Times, September 9, 1984, Sunday, Late City Final Edition, Section: Section 1; Part 2; Page 56, Column 2; Metropolitan Desk, Byline: AP, Dateline: PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 8
Nolan is back! "AXLON-GAMES; Nolan Bushnell returns to game business with new firm, Business Wire, September 24, 1984, Monday https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/2242/axlon https://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Axlon
Dragon's Lair debuts on Saturday morning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon%27s_Lair_(TV_series)
Mylstar RIP Coke unit to close video game maker, United Press International, September 24, 1984, Monday, BC cycle, Section: Financial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottlieb
Recommended Links:
The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/ Games That Weren't - https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/
Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play.
Copyright Karl Kuras
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