Category: Podcasts
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Atari ST SHOW #1: Did Atari Knowingly Give Away Pirate Software? + ST News
In 1989 Atari Distributed a 4 disc game collection with new STs called “2- Great PD Games” that notoriously include some non-pd content. The Atari ST Show #1 we deep dive into the contents of these 4 disks and answer the question “Did Atari Knowingly do this?” We also look…
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PC-Man and The Spark Of Childhood Wonder
Teenager Greg Kuperberg wrote three fast-action arcade games for the IBM-PC in 1982 and 1983 (an almost impossible of feat at the time) and then took another path. In this rare examination of his work, we look at the legacy and inspiration of this “would-be” game programming auteur, who…
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Atari Now! November 2025
Audio Version Notes:NEWS HOMEBREWS Filippo ‘Philsan’ Santellocco Reports Atari 2600 Atari 8bit Atari ST / Falcon Jaguar 7800 Atari XL/XE https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-endless-bugs-from-mount-oread_44667.html – It;s not new as far as I can tell, but it’s a cool Omega Race style game Homesoft Antic Podcast https://www.atariteca.net.pe/2025/10/nuevas-aventuras-de-texto-italianas.html “The Wrath of Anubis , ” “Caribbean…
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Atari ST Archeology Games Published By Storm / Sales Curve
We are starting to do things a little different here at Into the Vertical Blank Towers. To comb6at AI slop, and are going to be trying to record and publish live videos as much as possible. We will still create and edit canned videos, but we want to bring a…
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#148 Atari Now! October 2025 News and Home brew for all Atari systems
September 2–5, 2025 September 4: Sep 4, 2025 — AtariAge Store adds 15 new physical releases AtariAge’s store blog lists Akalabeth (Intellivision), A/W/A Anthology (8-bit & 5200), plus new 2600 & 7800 carts (full list below). Orders ship in November (PRGE prep cited). AtariAge Store Highights: Atariage should have all…
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Atari Now! September 2025
New monthly show about everything Atari is doing in the modern era, plus new homebrew for all Atari platforms. Monthly update about the world of Atari.Atari Now! News and Homebrews, September 2025 https://www.reddit.com/r/atarinow/
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What The Heck Is “The Vertical Blank” Anyway?
In this video we play the long versions of our two songs, mixed with a segment from our movie “The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank” To lay out just what The Vertical blank means to us and why we use it as the…
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How STOS Helped People Forge Careers in Software
Audio Version: STOS The Game Creator (and like software) might have been seen as silly or non-serious shortcuts for hobbyists, but for many many people it became entry point into the world of professional software development. This is just one such tale, the story of “Zamboozal Poker Dice” Original Zamboozal…
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How Well Did We Predict Atari’s Future In 2008?
In October 2008 almost 16 years ago, we embarked on quest to “save Atari”. The Atari IP was languishing under Infogrames at the time, and they seemed to have no idea what to do with it. Since we had a semi-successful indie-game blog at the time named “8bitrocket.com”. we decided…
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The Worst Game Ever For The Atari 2600
To get the game, source code, assets visit our itch.io page: Worst Game by Into The Vertical Blank
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#134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine
Welcome to episode 134 of the Into The Vertical Blank Podcast. Today we have a special treat. It’s the 40th anniversary of the Atari ST this year, so we will be confusing most of the audio and video channels on the Atari computers and especially the ST. First up we…
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132: Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025
There were as many stories as there were people at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025. This is Ours Video version of the main story here:Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025 #retrogaming #vintacomoutingLinks, etc. Panel Attendees:→ David from Usagi Electric – youtube.com/@UsagiElectric→ Jeri from Tilt Five…
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131: The First Atari 2600 Homebrew Cartridge? Ed Federmeyer And The Story of Sound-X and Edtris
This one was a labor of love of sorts. About 4 weeks ago, I did not even know Ed Federmeyer existed. But after a I did a deep dive into Atari 2600 Action Pack For Windows and found out he had found a way to use it for his own…
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130 : The Curious Case Of Atari 2600 Action Pack For Windows 3.1
What started as simple “crack the seal” to open and play a 30 year old Windows game, became journey to discover, what might be, the origins of retro gaming itself. Many Thanks to Eclectic Lee for creating the archive page used in this story. See Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Sge_pELco&feature=youtu.be Music: All…
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127: The Essential: Atari ST Michtron’s Time Bandit from 1986.
On the Into The Vertical Blank’s The Essential Atari ST, we investigate, discuss and evaluate Atari ST Computers games and try to uncover titles worthy of play by all who are interested in the platform. We are also looking for gems in 80’s computer libraries that bridge or fill the…
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125: 10 Good “Euro” Action Platformers for the Atari ST
Join us as we take a look at 10 good #actionplatformer games for the #atarist we also briefly discuss them for the #amiga and otjer 80s computers such as the #c64 and #pc I have chosen the #Atari ST as my platform because it was what I had from 1987…
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#124: 10 Mid-80’s “Euro” Action Platformers on the Atari ST (and other 80’s computers) Audio Version
Audio cut version of the video #atari #atarst #actionplatformer #amiga #msx #c64 #speccy #amstradcpc #dos The Euro Platformer. Today the term is used with much derision, mostly by console game fans but even by some many 80’s computer games, and well now, now even by me, and we all probably…
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10 Good “Euro” Action Platformers for the Atari ST Including Sun Su Si and Switchblade 2
Last time I took a look at 10 early Action Platformers for the ST and other 80s computers that were mostly of poor to acceptable quality. This time I have found 10 that I find fun to technically good excellent specimens that show off the ST’s capabilities in the right…
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#111: Overscan: Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List, News, Book Club and more!
In this episode we cover Atari SA’s 7800 product shipping dates; The possibility of new Atarisoft games; Fixing Activision Labels by Silicon Underground; Atari 2600 Coleco Tarzan ROM Found. Book Club featuring Katie Hafner’s Cyberpunk; How bad is Phantasmagoria?; Evercade Alpha; Open a New Package Feedback and the Sierra Atari…
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#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro?
The third episode of our weekly live recorded by edited podcast concerning mostly Atari retro, but other topics as well. This time we discuss whether or not Atari SHOULD own Golden Age American Retro. #atari #neosprint #intellivision #atari7800 #superproracers #atari8bit #vbxe #missilecommand #atarist #amiga Notes: NeoSprint Atari Buys Intellivision https://atari.com/blogs/newsroom/atari-acquires-intellivision-brand…
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108: Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Did Cliff Stoll Predict The Internet Dumpster Fire, 30 years ago?
Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Did Cliff Stoll Predict The Internet Dumpster Fire, 30 years ago? Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Into The Vertical Blank #108This week we cover00:00 Intro:03:29 Atari 50th XP Collection Problems07:24 Epyx Handheld Collection09:42 TimeExtension.com10:38 Atari Video Music13:05 AtariAge.com15:10 Cuckoo’s Egg17:35 Silicon Snake Oil27:25 Atari Movie Cart29:23 Our…
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107: Overscan: Is it possible to be bored in 2024? + Retro News!
Into the veritable blank Weekly Overscan : Our new Weekly Retro / Classic gaming and nostalgia show Coming up next: ITVB – Retro – Overscan. Featuring This weeks possibly below the radar retro and classic gaming news as well as the discussion topic is it possible to really be bored…
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8bit Rocket Review: Polono PL 420 Thermal Label Printer. Perfect for Amazon and EBAY Sellers
I use the #Polonoi#PL420 Thermal Label every day with the standard 4 by 6 labels daily for both #Ebay and #Amazon#USPS and #UPS mailing and it has really streamlined my process. Also, the smaller Polono 2 by 1 Labels are really nice for Amazon #FBA#FBM#AISN#Barcodes. Polono PL420 4×6 Label Printer…
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8bit Rocket How to: How to Remove Vocals with Cyberlink Audio Director 365
How to #RemoveVocals with #Cyberlink #AudioDirector 365 Have you ever wanted to remove vocals from a song to create a karaoke track or remix? With Cyberlink Audio Director 365, it’s easier than you think. We use Cyberlink 365 Video, Photo and Audio Software https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101120177-13728120?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyberlink.com%2Fproducts%2Fdirector-suite%2Foverview_en_US.html%3Fitem%3D1%26r%3D1%26affid%3D2581_-1_37_CJaffiliate&cjsku=230110
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Atari ST LOG Magazine #2 May 1986: An Action RPG Point and Click and More
Podcast Version Notes: ST LOg#2 is Available at Atari Maniia http://www.atarimania.com/atari-magazine-st-log_83.html All music, audio/ video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios # Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #Generation AtariTheme by Brian Travis T2k by Tony Longworth: https://www.patreon.com/tonylongworth Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words &…
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S6:E12 Atari 8bit and more With Author and Extreme Tech Editor Jamie Lendino
#JamieLendino, #ExtremeTech ‘s Editor, is the Author of books on the #Atari8bit Computers, #Atari2600, #AtariST, Classic Arcade machines and games in the DOSs era. We sit down to discuss his books, focusing on the second edition of Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation, but end up discussing all…
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S6e10: Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Tony Longworth – Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer
Audio Podcast More info The full video production of our Mini Jeff Minter retrospective and Interview with Tony Longworth about the Heart of Neon Documentary is also published belowas Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer Tony Longworth. Notes Poly Play https://www.polyplay.xyz/Memories-of-Infocom-Volume-1_1 Heart of Neon Patreon…
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S6:E8:Goth and Leong Atari ST Bedroom Coding Heroes
Audio Podcast Notes: Gary “Goth” Wheaton and Robert Leong are two of the more unsung heroes of the Atari ST Bedroom Game coding Underground. In this episode we take a well deserved if all too brief look at some of their combined and separate efforts. I started down a rabbit…
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