ISSUE: 16Content
PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE THIS ISSUE
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Atari VCS - 2600
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Atari 5200
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Atari 400 - 800 - 1200
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Apple - Apple II
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Coleco ColecoVision
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Mattel Intellivision
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Commodore 64
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Coleco ADAM
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arcade
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(The following is loosely based on this issue's table of contents. Bullets lists and (notes) added for clarity.)
Special Reports
Discs of Tron, Mach 3: The laser man's game by Michael Blanchet
Strategy tips on how to duck and throw space age, hi-res frisbees and how to get to Mach 3 without passing through either Mach 1 or Mach 2. (arcade strategies)
Pay Now Play Laser by William Michael Brown
Sooner or laser it was bound to happen - the arcades are being taken over by the latest technology in laser games and some of the graphics are not to be believed. An inside look at the laser games of next year.
Inside Atari - The Unknown Arcader in "Silicon Valley Days" by UA
The Unknown Arcader has no pride. Though he has dedicated his life to finding the ultimate arcade, he'll still take advantage of a free trip when it's offered to him even if it doesn't strictly involve quarters or tokens. That's why he jumped at the chance to get an insiders look at what goes on behind Atari's doors.
Our Man On Campus: On-Line At Columbia by Marc Berman
Maybe you're not worried about your education but we are. That's why we've started this new feature which will evaluate colleges across the country. After all, you don't want to end up at a school that's mired in BASIC when you're already through FORTH and ready to speak to machines in their native language.
First Annual Hall of Fun
You picked the games and we gave the awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went on that historic weekend in New York City.
Regular Features
Gamemakers: The Space Program interview by Randi Hacker
Steve Kitchen is no slouch when it comes to detail. In his new Activision cart, Space Shuttle, everything in the NASA astronaut's training program is included. Everything, that is, except the... we won't say it.
First Screening: Air Raid
First Screening: Racer II
You asked us for more First Screenings and we listened. There are two in this issue. 1) Run for cover. Aliens are attacking Toronto in Terry Prichard's game Air Raid and 2) Turn your disk drive into a four speed drive in Jerry LeMaitre's game Racer II. (reader submitted winning computer programs; program code included)
Hacker's Helper: Get Along Little Aliens by Robert Alonso
Last month you learned how to turn ordinary alphabet letters into exciting alien life forms. No doubt you're now hankering after a little action. Learn how to make them respond to your joystick commands.
Equipment Reviews
Computer Workout: Adam And The Answers by Jules H. Gilder
At last! Finally! what you've all been waiting for for so long? The Coleco Adam is here! Now that the anticipation period is over. It's time to get down to basics. How good is Adam? Find out in the first hands-on review from EF.
Game Reviews
('Is it primordial soup yet?;' game reviews with 1-5 joystick rating scale, most with "promo" screenshot; some reviews include "pro-tip.")
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Quest For Tires (400,800,1200)
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Enchanter (800,1200)
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Candy Bandit (C64)
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Apple Cider Spider (Apple)
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The Standing Stones (Apple II)
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K-Razy Antiks (400 (mistakenly listed as 300),800,1200)
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Dig Dug (5200)
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Joust (5200)
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Survival Run (VCS)
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The Spy Strikes Back (400,800,1200)
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Sammy Lightfoot (Apple)
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Time Zone (Apple)
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Mountain King (5200)
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Mogul Mania (VCS)
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Star Trek (VCS)
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Plasmania (Apple)
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Forbidden Forest (C64)
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Secret Agent - Mission One (Apple)
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Gruds In Space (Apple)
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Capture The Flag (800,1200)
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Crush, Crumble and Chomp (C64)
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Beamrider (Int)
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Sub Roc (Col)
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Donkey Kong Junior (Int)
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Pinhead (400,800,1200)
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Operation Whirlwind (400,800,1200)
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Monster Smash (Apple)
Departments
Editorial
A word from our editors. ('A home is not a lair' by George Kopp)
Letters to the Editors
We welcome your feedback. (reader mail)
New Products
The latest in equipment. ('Five-finger exercise')
-
Microwriter Word Processor
-
Suncom Apple and Coleco Controllers
Output-Input
Got a question? We've got the answer. ('More memory for your money;' Q&A)
E.F.G. Times
You read it here first. (news section)
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Lucas Fights Darth Vaders (George Lucas presented with Atari Star Wars arcade game)
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I Go Pogo Joe (Screenplay Software's $10,000 Pogo Joe, Asylum games contest)
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Monthly Contest (Joust contest)
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Interface The Music (CBS Software to release music-related software)
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Seems Like New (Tech) Times (New Tech Times show on PBS)
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Captions Courageous Contest
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Department of Corrections
Readers Tips (reader submitted tips & tricks)
Your tips for higher scores.
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Maze-A-Tron
-
Kangaroo
-
Star Trek
-
Earthworld
-
Guzzler
-
Keystone Kapers
-
Swords & Serpents
Glitches
An irreverent gazette of gaming news. ('The keyboard of Education')
-
Here come the judge
-
Commodore rising
-
CPU (Computer Program University)
-
Knoware in particular
-
The time of your life
Top Ten (Home, Arcade, Computer top lists)
The most popular home, arcade, computer games.
Top Secret
The latest in gaming gossip. (rumors & speculation by The Fly)
PRIMARY SYSTEMS COVERAGE THIS ISSUE
- Atari VCS - 2600
- Atari 5200
- Atari 400 - 800 - 1200
- Apple - Apple II
- Coleco ColecoVision
- Mattel Intellivision
- Commodore 64
- Coleco ADAM
- arcade
---
(The following is loosely based on this issue's table of contents. Bullets lists and (notes) added for clarity.)
Special Reports
Discs of Tron, Mach 3: The laser man's game by Michael Blanchet
Strategy tips on how to duck and throw space age, hi-res frisbees and how to get to Mach 3 without passing through either Mach 1 or Mach 2. (arcade strategies)
Pay Now Play Laser by William Michael Brown
Sooner or laser it was bound to happen - the arcades are being taken over by the latest technology in laser games and some of the graphics are not to be believed. An inside look at the laser games of next year.
Inside Atari - The Unknown Arcader in "Silicon Valley Days" by UA
The Unknown Arcader has no pride. Though he has dedicated his life to finding the ultimate arcade, he'll still take advantage of a free trip when it's offered to him even if it doesn't strictly involve quarters or tokens. That's why he jumped at the chance to get an insiders look at what goes on behind Atari's doors.
Our Man On Campus: On-Line At Columbia by Marc Berman
Maybe you're not worried about your education but we are. That's why we've started this new feature which will evaluate colleges across the country. After all, you don't want to end up at a school that's mired in BASIC when you're already through FORTH and ready to speak to machines in their native language.
First Annual Hall of Fun
You picked the games and we gave the awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went on that historic weekend in New York City.
Regular Features
Gamemakers: The Space Program interview by Randi Hacker
Steve Kitchen is no slouch when it comes to detail. In his new Activision cart, Space Shuttle, everything in the NASA astronaut's training program is included. Everything, that is, except the... we won't say it.
First Screening: Air Raid
First Screening: Racer II
You asked us for more First Screenings and we listened. There are two in this issue. 1) Run for cover. Aliens are attacking Toronto in Terry Prichard's game Air Raid and 2) Turn your disk drive into a four speed drive in Jerry LeMaitre's game Racer II. (reader submitted winning computer programs; program code included)
Hacker's Helper: Get Along Little Aliens by Robert Alonso
Last month you learned how to turn ordinary alphabet letters into exciting alien life forms. No doubt you're now hankering after a little action. Learn how to make them respond to your joystick commands.
Equipment Reviews
Computer Workout: Adam And The Answers by Jules H. Gilder
At last! Finally! what you've all been waiting for for so long? The Coleco Adam is here! Now that the anticipation period is over. It's time to get down to basics. How good is Adam? Find out in the first hands-on review from EF.
Game Reviews
('Is it primordial soup yet?;' game reviews with 1-5 joystick rating scale, most with "promo" screenshot; some reviews include "pro-tip.")
- Quest For Tires (400,800,1200)
- Enchanter (800,1200)
- Candy Bandit (C64)
- Apple Cider Spider (Apple)
- The Standing Stones (Apple II)
- K-Razy Antiks (400 (mistakenly listed as 300),800,1200)
- Dig Dug (5200)
- Joust (5200)
- Survival Run (VCS)
- The Spy Strikes Back (400,800,1200)
- Sammy Lightfoot (Apple)
- Time Zone (Apple)
- Mountain King (5200)
- Mogul Mania (VCS)
- Star Trek (VCS)
- Plasmania (Apple)
- Forbidden Forest (C64)
- Secret Agent - Mission One (Apple)
- Gruds In Space (Apple)
- Capture The Flag (800,1200)
- Crush, Crumble and Chomp (C64)
- Beamrider (Int)
- Sub Roc (Col)
- Donkey Kong Junior (Int)
- Pinhead (400,800,1200)
- Operation Whirlwind (400,800,1200)
- Monster Smash (Apple)
Departments
Editorial
A word from our editors. ('A home is not a lair' by George Kopp)
Letters to the Editors
We welcome your feedback. (reader mail)
New Products
The latest in equipment. ('Five-finger exercise')
- Microwriter Word Processor
- Suncom Apple and Coleco Controllers
Output-Input
Got a question? We've got the answer. ('More memory for your money;' Q&A)
E.F.G. Times
You read it here first. (news section)
- Lucas Fights Darth Vaders (George Lucas presented with Atari Star Wars arcade game)
- I Go Pogo Joe (Screenplay Software's $10,000 Pogo Joe, Asylum games contest)
- Monthly Contest (Joust contest)
- Interface The Music (CBS Software to release music-related software)
- Seems Like New (Tech) Times (New Tech Times show on PBS)
- Captions Courageous Contest
- Department of Corrections
Readers Tips (reader submitted tips & tricks)
Your tips for higher scores.
- Maze-A-Tron
- Kangaroo
- Star Trek
- Earthworld
- Guzzler
- Keystone Kapers
- Swords & Serpents
Glitches
An irreverent gazette of gaming news. ('The keyboard of Education')
- Here come the judge
- Commodore rising
- CPU (Computer Program University)
- Knoware in particular
- The time of your life
Top Ten (Home, Arcade, Computer top lists)
The most popular home, arcade, computer games.
Top Secret
The latest in gaming gossip. (rumors & speculation by The Fly)
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