Tag: Apple II News
The subscribers of the only printed magazine about Apple II should be receiving a new issue this week. This issue features coverage of WOzFest ///, where the 4play and 4soniq cards were revealed alongside an updated version of KABOOM!; reviews of the 1983 game Dino Eggs and its 2016 sequel, Dino Eggs: Rebirth; a review of Tulip House’s VGA Adapter for…
There are many different options for a modern storage for the Apple II and it is always hard to make an informed decision about what is the best option that fits your budget. Old Tech | New Tech Magazine has published the first of a series of articles planned about the solid state options for the Apple II. The article reports…
KansasFest 2016, the 28th annual Apple II convention, is scheduled for July 19 – 24 in Kansas City, Missouri. This edition will have a very important presence, Mike Harvey, founder and publisher of Nibble magazine, the “Magazine for Apple II Enthusiasts”. Nibble was published between 1980 and 1992. KansasFest is an annual convention offering Apple II users and retrocomputing enthusiasts…
On Time Warp podcast, John Romero (Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake) and Craig Johnston talk about the early days of games on the Apple ][, interview Apple ][ game programmers, and generally cover topics relating to Apple ][ games and history. On this episode they talk to Chuck Sommerville, creator of Apple ][ games including Snake Byte, California Games, and…
A new episode of your favorite Apple II podcast is out. This month on Open Apple, Mike and Quinn round out the year with our annual tradition of sitting around a virtual table with some friends of the show, discussing whatever comes to mind. The hosts receive the visit of Randy Brandt of Beagle Bros. fame, Charles Mangin of RetroConnector, and some guy named…
Ultimate Micro has announced that although the first run is sold out, they are planning to have a second run of the Mockingboard sound board very soon. There is no date set yet, but you can keep up to date accessing the store website and also its forum. Link: Ultimate Micro
