Some informations from other publications, worth to spread around.
Lotek 64 [1]
Beside the great articles in this great Fanzine, I saw an interesting article [2] about a project called KEEP. They got a lot of euros from the European Union to create a platform to be able to save old digital data (like games, games and … games 🙂 from being lost. Interesting.
What was of interest some 20 years ago. An not very objective view of some old computer magazines
ST Computer #3/89 (Germany) [3]
One topic is the question which Basic to use on the ST. Yes, at that time, when we were bored fighting the amigians and always have to answer the question, if the ST could scroll or not, it was pure fun, to fight in the small group of atarians, which Basic was better. Omikron or GFA a question that will always be part of the Atari spirit I think.
Another article covers Revolver. This application let you divide the ST in 8 parts, and each of them could work separately, if it’s loaded. The question behind these kind of programmes was: “Do I really need multitasking” or “What the hell is multitasking”. Well in the end, even today, I never heard a lot about using multitasking on the ST. Even under mint, when it was finally available, it was to slow compared to the PC standing next to the ST on the desktop already.
Also covered in the mag, was an article about a Sinclair QL Emulator. Yes we loved this machine, it was one of the few machines that was even more unsuccessful than the machines Atari produced after the ST. But to be honest today, I say, that the QL is a very sexy machine, but I never heard much about the OS or programmes for it.
ST Format #2 (UK) [4]
On the cover there was a demo of Blood Money. An all time great, and we enjoyed playing this game in the STOT #2/7.
In the magazine there is a interview with Sam Tramiel who wants to fight Nintendo. A funny guy our Sam 🙂
In the games section the important releases were:
- Blood Money
- Kick Off 2 !! Yes really it is 20 years ago the best footie game every was released
- Quarz. We should play Quarz in a STOT. I’m sure it’s one of the forgotten gems.
ASM #9/89 (Germany)
In the readers letter section, it was interesting to read, that already in 89 people discuss if games should be political correct or not. When I see advertisements for ego shooter and war games today, I see that this discussion was not successful in the last 20 years.
The most important reviews were:
- Silkworm:
A great shooter at that time. We played the game in STOT #1/13
- Forgotten Worlds:
The games failed in one of the pools for the best capcom game. I bought the game back in the days, and was satisfied with it, even that I would say today, nothing special.
- Stormlord (Hewson)
Can’t remember this one, the graphics looks nice, have to give it a try.
- Rick Dangerous
This review is legendary. The tester does not like the game at all, and while worldwide people got crazy playing the game, in the ASM it butchered. Also the sequel got bad grades, but we all played the game.
- Super Scramble Simulator
I always wanted to play the game. Also have to give it a try.
- RVF Honda
A great bike racing game. Still a very playable game with a very good AI.
- Kult
I never understand the game, but I know that it is a good one. Maybe I find somebody who explains it to me.
Top Ten ST:
- Populous
- Ballistix
- Dragon Ninja
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