The Internet is a wonderful place that provides us with unlimited access to almost every piece of software or information that we need. But there was a time before the Internet where we had to rely on Magazines and Public Domain Libraries (PDLs) for Atari ST/STE-related software and information. I would often look forward to […]
Category: Retro Computing
How People Used to Pirate Retro Software
You will be forgiven for thinking that I am teaching you how to make illegal pirate copies of your software after reading the title above. Well, rest assured I won’t be walking the plank as this article is for information purposes only. As a programmer, I understand how software piracy can hurt companies so I […]
The Joys of Retro Gaming
The latest game consoles are very impressive when it comes to graphics and sound. You would be forgiven for thinking you were watching a movie. It takes an entire team of programmers, graphic designers, musicians, and producers along with a lot of money to create the amazing visuals we see in console games today. However, […]
Was The Amiga a Games Machine
When I first bought my Atari STE in 1990, I was looking forward to the machine many said would rival the Amiga when it came to games. After all the Amiga had the advantage of hardware scrolling and the ability to display thirty-two colours on the screen compared to the ST’s sixteen. Well, we got […]
Why We Still Play Retro Games
I’ve had many discussions with people who ask me why I am still playing retro games when there are newer games that are visually better on the market. Why am I still interested in playing old arcade classics such as Donkey Kong or Mr. Do. Why have I spent a lot of time tracking down […]