Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Commodore 128 was Superior…

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Retroist

Recently the L key on my venerable Commodore 128 died and despite my best efforts I have not been able to revive it. It is a sad day at Retroist HQ. In honor of my currently fallen comrade here is … Continue reading →

Sierra Championship Boxing – History of Boxing

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Retroist

When you bought the fight simulator, Sierra Championship Boxing, from Sierra back in the 1980s, in addition to instructions you received this History of Boxing. It was not comprehensive, but to a young kid with no boxing knowledge and a … Continue reading →

1986 Demo of a Computer Drawing Tablet

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Retroist

The host of this show gets very emotional about what he sees. “I feel like I could touch it…”

Behold the mighty Chipophone

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Retroist

The Chipophone is a homemade 8-bit synthesizer, designed and built by Linus Akesson, especially suited for live chiptune playing. It has been built inside an old electronic organ. All the original tone-generating parts have been disconnected, and the keys, pedals, … Continue reading →

Kool-Aid Man: The Video Game

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Brian Boone

Is this video game a mildly enjoyable romp through a digital world of produce placement and cultural synergy? OH YEAH.