Atari and C64 face off in new issue of Atari User magazine
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Atari and Commodore 64 compete in terms of tape reading efficiency in issue No. 32 of the prestigious Atari User magazine.
Among its 48 full-color pages, the publication directed by Steve Wilds (United Kingdom) offers an in-depth analysis of the Atari VCS; as well as an overview of the upgrades available for the new console.
Also of note is the extensive report on the Dragon 32, a home computer produced in Wales (England). While Kieren Hawken reveals the mysteries of the Atari XG1 light gun.
This issue also reviews a series of titles developed by Atari for different platforms such as CBS Colecovision, Nintendo Entertainment System, Amstrad CPC and Sega Master System.
Likewise, games such as Daylight Robbery, Mirax Force, are evaluated,Blinky’s Scary School(XL/XE); Tail Gunner (VCS); Return Of The Jedi (ST); Marble Madness (Lynx); Centipede (2,600) and Realsports Baseball (7,800).
The Newsdesk section, which features industry news, highlights include notes on Atari's foray into the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, as well as the company's plan to install themed hotels in Spain, Gibraltar and Dubai.
Finally, in In-Dev we can learn about several recently released homebrews such asAlbertGeniusGem Drop Deluxe(XL/XE); Star Blader (Atari Lynx); Galaxian (Atari 7800), Timeslip (atari 5200), among others.
Those interested can order the Atari User magazine through their websitehttp://www.atariuser.comfor USD 5.95 per digital copy; or if you prefer, in print version for USD 15.95from MagCloud
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