Category: Podcasts
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#166:The Mistress of the Dark on the Atari ST: ST Show
In the episode we cover three #Elvira Games on the #AtariST, one on the #Atari #Lynx and two other games :#HoundofShadow and #NightBreed the Interactive as a Halloween / Día de los Muertos Special Audio Version #166:The Mistress of the Dark on the Atari ST: ST Show Video Version Thanks…
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#164:ST Show: 25 Great Atari ST Games not on the Amiga
In this episode we look at 25 of our favorite #atarist and #atariste games that were not initially on the Amiga 500 in the 80s or 90s. The #Amiga has an incredible library of games, but if you only ever played the Amiga, you might have missed these. Youtube Audio…
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163: The A8 Show. Top 25 Atari 8bit Games not on the C64
For the premier episode of the A8 Show we decided to create a LIST!A Plain old top 25 game list would have many duplicates with the C64, so we decided to create a countdown of the top A8 games not on that system. 30+ games Video Version Audio Podcast Into…
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ST Show: You had it on the NES I had it on my Atari ST: Vol 1
Hi this is Jeff and welcome to The Latest Atari ST Show. Today we look at 9 games I had on my Atari ST and YOU most likely played on something else. Audio Podcast Version Castos INTV Ep 162 Website
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#161: Atari Now: Making Sense of Atari x Activision Packages
Atari has Licensed 39 games for physical release. We go through all of the confusing offerings and collections to make sense of what is on offer. Audio ONLY Version Video Version
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The First Communion: The Gospel According To Atari
When my brother and I start our 2nd year of Catholic CCD class in 1978, we receive an introduction into a world we could have never imagined prior, and it changes our lives forever. The First Communion The Gospel According To Atari The first time I play a home video…
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We Create Demakes / Remakes on the Atari 7800 and ST : Fill In The Blanks
“Fill In The Blanks” and “Into The Vertical Blank” are not anal retentive. We are not perfect. We are messy, and that’s the way we like it. We have opted to not strive for perfection, but instead, show the process, warts and all of “living” with a love for retro…
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Challenge: Make a Chip Tune on an Atari Machine: AtariST vs Atari7800 : YM vs Pokey
#atari #atari7800 #atarist #pokey #YM2149 #STOS #RMTTracker This season we are doing retro coding and retro creation challenges for every episode. We are calling this “Fill in the Blanks” as these are things we have always wanted to do, but have not accomplished yet. This time we were each tasked…
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The Art Of Vintage Computing (At VCF So. Cal. 2026)
My twin brother Jeff could not make it down the VCF So Cal 2026 this year, so I made the video above to show him what it was all about. This is an edited version of the video script with more detail and credits. (Hotel Ferra) I wish my…
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Atari Now Feb 2026
A lethargic, uninspired episode where you can tell we are over this.Will this be the last one? What will we do next? https://www.reddit.com/r/atarinow/ Notes:-Secret MallApartment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Mall_Apartment -Atari ST Mini:https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/atari-st-enthusiast-announces-the-minist-with-fpga-misterynano-core-and-black-tkl-case-priced-at-around-usd400-each-but-the-initial-run-is-a-mere-five-units -Strong Museum Acquire Curt Vendel Atari ArchiveThe Strong National Museum of Play Acquires Atari Home Computer and Console Division Collection –…
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153: ST Show #2: Atari History August 1989: ST Format 01 Cover + More
We begin our Tramiel era Atari history exploration in this episode by digging into the World of Atari News and the Cover Disk for August 1989, The Premier issue Number one or ST Format Magazine. This era of Atari History post Warner has not been covered in detail in too…
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Atari Now! January 2026 – News, Christmas, Predictions, Homebrews For All Atari Systems and More
Atari Now! January 2026 – News, Views & Homebrews For All Atari Systems and More plus Christmas & Predictions Notes: Zero Page Homebrew: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew Arcade1up : https://arcade1up.com/Basic Fun: https://www.basicfun.com/arcade-classics/PXE Engine: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/381582-pxe-pronounced-pixie-new-elf-based-bb-kernel/Phantom Logic: https://phantomlogicstudios.com/Rebecca Heinemen Memorial: https://www.rosehills.com/obituaries/whittier-ca/rebecca-heineman-12626858?utm_source=chatgpt.comGRS: controller: https://wagnerstechtalk.com/grs/#TRON_2022Silicon Underground: https://dfarq.homeip.net/tandy-1000-models/Commode Dore 64: https://forums.atariage.com/topic/251730-why-i-still-love-atari-8-bit-computers/Atari ST/STE -=Rogül=- demo/WIP – Silly Venture 2025…
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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 Oct 22 (upcoming) — Audacity Games’ Rescue From Poseidon’s Gate (2600) on sale Intellivision Sprint – Atari® Three More Toaplan Games Are Coming To The Atari 2600+, Atari 7800, & 7800+ | Time Extension4 Visiting The Portland Retro Game Expo 2025 – Alan-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r9DJ-8xPE8 Atari PRGE Booth…
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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 At Gamescom 2025, Atari’s CEO Wade Rosen declares the company’s ambition to become the “best in the world at retro games”, emphasizing support for retro revival studios like Nightdive, Digital Eclipse, and M2, now under Atari’s umbrella.Wade Rosen said :“”We still make sure that we appeal to…
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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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Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part 1)
Video Version Audio Version GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980’s. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a “secret” development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete…
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S6:E6: The Ubiquitously Requisite Atari 2600+ Video Episode
Video Podcast Audio Podcast Notes: Just like your grandma, your kid brother, your old-man-cringe game-playing uncle, your dental hygienist and that surprisingly personable Uber driver that picked you up this morning, we ALSO now have a podcast episode where we discuss the new Atari 2600+ Hint: We like it, for…
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S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC’s Michael Feinstein. Full Video and Audio Podcast
This new Audio and NOW full video podcast format explores the legacy of the first original title for the Atari 7800 and the last title by GCC for the system they created, Desert Falcon. Join us in conversation with GCC’s Michael Feinstein in this audio and our new Full Video…
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S6:E4 Inflection point! Amico v. Atari. Plus Homebrew with STOS and 7800 Basic
In this episode we have a frank discussion on the state of Amico and Atari and then dive into out new youtube venture on teaching the masses how to code games on the Atari 7800 and Atari ST. Video Version Show Notes STOS 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQy2ZZjapGE&t=5sSTOS 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXp6XWsbaN4&t=464s 7800 1 :…
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S6:E3 In Conversation with Mission Ed Possible
In this episode the brothers interview fellow Atari NUTCASE, Ed Salisbury, of the Atari and Retro / Classic gaming YouTube channel, Mission Ed possible. They discuss everything about growing up in Generation Atari from the 2600 to the Atari 8bit Computers, through the ST and beyond. We apologize for the…
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S6:E2 Found In the Desert – Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine
In this episode the brothers Discuss the 1989 World of Atari Show at Disneyland and then we premier the audio version of our Epic Atari ST story and game play-through of the Lost Dutchman Mine. What compels someone to finish a computer game after more than three decades of first…
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S6:E1 Space Sucker – An 80’s Sitcom Takes on Video Games
In this episode the brothers dissect the video game themed episode of Diff’rent Strokes, Partake in some listener feedback, listen to a new Tony Longworth song and more. Show Notes Different Strokes S5e1https://www.amazon.com/Diffrent-Strokes-Season-5/dp/B099DBR46Q/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc Ed’s Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MissionEdPossible Brian’s Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy Programming Games for Atari 2600https://www.lulu.com/shop/oscar-toledo-gutierrez/programming-games-for-atari-2600/hardcover/product-n8z9r6.html?page=1&pageSize=4 ITVB Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/intotheverticalblank Recorded, Mixed, Edited…
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S5:E11: John
In this episode the brothers discuss “John”, a cousin that recently passed away and how he was a huge part of the Vertical Blank. They also Talk about retro Christmas, opening of sealed games and a new game programming project. Show Notes Programming Games for Atari 2600https://www.lulu.com/shop/oscar-toledo-gutierrez/programming-games-for-atari-2600/hardcover/product-n8z9r6.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Kinhank Super Console…
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S5:E10: Mike Mika Interview + How The “Atari Anniversary Celebration” Saved Christmas
This time we present a double-long, double-wide, twin-brother-scale episode of all-out Christmas madness!First, we have an audio review of “The Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration”, followed by a knock-down-drag-out discussion of international scale of its merits with Tony Longworth from the UK. Then we pull out all the stops and feature…
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S5:e9 USA v. England Anco v. Sensible Association Footie Special
In this episode the brothers bring on brother from another country and mother, Tony Longworth to discuss Anco Kickoff vs Sensible Soccer on the ST, the World Cup and Welcome to Wexham. Show notes: Kickoff 2 http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-kick-off-ii_37007.html https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/kick-off-2 Sensible http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-sensible-soccer-european-champions-1992-3-season-edition_23549.html https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-st/sensible-soccer-european-champions-9293-edition Recorded, Mixed, Edited and Produced by Steve And…
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S5:e8 75th Episode Free For All: Twin Brothers in Conversation
In this episode, Steve and Jeff catch up on the state of their Arcade 1Up and AtGames systems, and discuss their current gaming and media time killers. They also discuss the state of the ST and 7800 ports they are working on and bring Ballistik Coffee Boy in for a…
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S5:E7: The Ballad of The Arcade1UP Atari Legacy Centipede Machine
Steve recently won a small hometown writing contest with a story about Star Wars in 1977. With the prize money he purchased an item he’s had his eye on for almost 2 years: The Arcade 1Up Atari Legacy Centipede cabinet. In this episode we go deep into the Arcade 1Up…
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S5:e6 Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 3: Atari ST Gaming Gems
Our favorite 1989 Console Style Games for the ST We had an ST when most of the other kids near us had various consoles. We knew our machine could play superior RPGs, Simulations, and Adventure titles, but how did it hold up against the 8 and 16 bit console games…
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S5:E5: The Computer Lab and The Horror of Junior High
This episode is about the early 1980’s Junior High computer lab. A wonderous place where Bank Street Writer and Sands of Egypt were loaded from 5 1/4 inch floppy disks, LOGO and BASIC were viable programming options, and where kids like us could find a place of our own. The…
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s5:e4 Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 2: Fun Imported From Europe
In this episode Steve and Jeff turn calendar to 1989 and discuss what it was like gaming on the Atari ST back then. They list and discuss close to 50 games that they purchased and played that year. for the Atari ST Computer. Games Mentioned in this Episode: Action Fighter…
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S5:E2: Atari 50th Anniversary: Our Top-50 Atari Games (from 2020)
From 2020 for Atari’s 50th Anniversary: Our Top-50 Games From Atari.
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S5: E1 – Generation Atari
In this opening episode for season 5, after a tumultuous season 4, inspired by some feedback, we reaffirm just why we are here and what we mean by “The Vertical blank” and “Generation Atari. BCB #36 – “The Atari Generation” (Delving “Into the Vertical Blank.”)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tRdFWpt3L0&t=1180s “Video Games For The ‘Basest…
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S4:E14: Atari Pac-Man Day 40th Anniversary Documentary
Clocking in at almost 3 hours, this episode is a remastered super-cut of Into The Vertical Blank Season 3, Episode #1, #4 and #6 that cover April 3, 1982: Atari Pac-Man Day and it’s lasting effects on the company. Yep, this one is all about Atari VCS Pac-Man, but so…
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S4:E12 Xmas 1984 : BBS: Demented and Sad, But Social
In this episode, Steve and Jeff discuss Christmas 1984. Tramiel had purchased Atari but the Fulton brothers were oblivious and just wanted a modem to call BBSs and download public domain software. They also discuss Atari Writer, Printers, Gateway to Apshai, and a few magazines from December of 1984. Steve’s…
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S4:E11 Sanctuary in Pelnor: The First Atari ST Role-Playing Games
S4:E11 Sanctuary in Pelnor: The First Atari ST Role-Playing Games In this episode Steve and Jeff discuss the Atari ST role-playing games listed in Atarimania.com from 1987, and also briefly go into the 1986 ones they discussed in S4:E10. They also discuss the latest news that interests them. This all…
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S4:E10: Atari ST Games the Early Years
S4:E10: Atari ST Games the Early Years In this Episode, we cover the Atari ST, released in 1985 and what we consider to be the best “launch” titles for the system release in 1985 and 86. Of course these are not necessarily Launch Titles as computers rarely have them, but…
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S4:E9: Charley Chuck Has Been Found Alive!
Charley Chuck has been found! Atari announced recently that there will be a 21st century new console update for the game Food Fight! In this episode we track down Interview with Andrew Marsh of Mega Cat to talk about their plans for the game, and also about what it means…
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S4:E8: The Disappearance Of Charlie Chuck – Remaster
There is new information regarding the whereabouts of one Charlie Chuck, the star of Atari’s 1984 coin-op, Food Fight. We will be revealing what we know and have a special interview in the next episode. But for now, refresh your memories of the full mystery with a remastered version of…
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S4:E7: A Joyous Noise: Adventures With The Pokey Audio Chip
In the 80’s we sold all of our Atari 800 discs and lost all of our youthful programs BASIC programs and creative output forever. Or so we thought. A few weeks ago we discovered a lost “treasure”: an audio tape from 1984 that we never remembered recording of us using…
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S4:E6 Top-10 Atari 400/800 Games Atari Should Remake For The VCS
In this episode we have a great story about the Atari 8 bit computers from Tony Longworth (and also his song “Star Raiders”…we should have just called this the Tony Longworth episode!), some Atari retro news, and a discussion about the Atari 8bit computers games we feel are ripe to…
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S4:E5 Discovering the Atari 400: Star Raiders, Caverns Of Mars, Miner 2049er
The Atari 400 was a games machine masked as an entry-level computer computer. When it was released in 1979, it could play Atari’s killer-app “Star Raiders” just as well as it’s more serious, older brother the Atari 800. At the same time, the Atari 400 acted as a gateway…
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S4:E4: Rest In Peace Marz
This is not a regular episode. Today we talk about our sister Mari (Marz) who passed away at her home in early April. Marz was our older sister, teacher and protector and also our game playing companion. We talk about grief and how sometimes memories of life events…
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S4:E3: An In-Depth Interview With David Crane, Garry Kitchen, Dan Kitchen from Audacity Games
Last week we caught up with David Crane, Garry Kitchen and Dan Kitchen from Audacity Games to chat about the old Atari days, Activision, Absolute, Skyworks, the tragedy of digital obsolescence, their new venture Audacity games and their spectacular new Atari VCS game, Circus Convoy. See full video version of…
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S4:E2: How The Atari VCS Almost Killed Me. Plus the 9 VCS Launch Games And Circus Convoy
An episode jampacked with Atari VCS goodness! First a story about the allure (and danger) of Atari VCS programming in modern times. Then a playthrough and history of the original 9 VCS 1977 launch titles. Also memories of Combat! from Tony Longworth. and a discussion and reaction of the brand…
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Never Let The Fires Die #26: War and The Alarm Central
After a year break when there was no need for a podcast because The Alarm was basically podcasting 2 hours of content a week, we are back to discuss the twin earthquakes that shook The Alarm world this week: War and Alarm Central.
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S4:E1: 1981 -Atari Coin Ops Avalanche, Firetruck, Super Bug and Dominos and games you’ll never see.
Into The Vertical Blank: Generation AtariAtari Coin Ops Avalanche, Firetruck, Super Bug and Dominos and games you’ll never see. To start off the 4th season, we chose four games to play and discuss : Early Atari Coin-ops, Avalanche, Fire Truck, Super Bug, and Dominos and Fire Truck. We also discuss…
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S3:E25: 1981 – Atari VCS Christmas
For the 2020 Christmas episode we go back 39 years to 1981 and talk about how it felt to want, and ultimately, get, an Atari VCS that year. We have a story from Steve about our twin scheming and planning to get a VCS, and then we have a…
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S3:E24: Three Ghosts From Christmas Past
As we prepare for the 2020 Christmas episode of Into The Vertical Blank, here is a supercut of three Christmas stories from past seasons told for the first time, in Chronological order: -The Best @*#! Christmas Ever (1983) -Atari 7800 Christmas (1986) -The Christmas Train (1982-2011) Written, Edited, Produced by…
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S3:E23: Why We Are Thankful for STOS: The Game Creator
In this episode the brothers talk about the creation of their one and only completed Atari ST game (“Zamboozal Poker Dice”) and the tools that helped them complete it: the Mandarin / JawX Software products under the STOS banner. Come along for the ride as they discuss the old days…
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S3:E9: One Left Turn: An Atari Mother’s Day Story
A story about the day in 1981 when our mom made a split decision that helped us discover Atari computers. Written, engineered, and produced by Steve Fulton and Jeff Fulton Additional music from Tony Longworth Branding by Daryl Litts Subscribe Links Tunes Google Play Player FM Spotify
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S3:E8 Westworld Redux 1976: Our First Venture In An Arcade
In this episode we discuss the affect the movie Westworld on us as kids, and try to figure out why its’ “anti-technology” message did not resonate. This episode also includes a remastered version of “Sharpshooter”, the Westworld themed story from way back in Season 1. PS: We will soon have…
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S3:E7 Discussion with Curt Vendel about the Atari 7800 XM Module
Into the Vertical Blank Generation Atari Season 3 Episode 7: Discussion with Curt Vendel about the Atari 7800 XM Module In this Episode we dive deep into the 7800 Expansion Module with Curt Vendel. We also discuss some history of the 7800, the original development and why it took Atari…
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S3:E6: I Want Candy. Atari’s Biggest Mistake Part 3: A Discussion with Curt Vendel
Subscribe Links Tunes Google Play Player FM Spotify Show Notes Into the Vertical Blank. Generation Atari Season 3, Episode 6. I Want Candy. A Discussion with Curt Vendel : Part 1 In this episode we go into a deep discussion with Atarimuseum.com’s Curt Vendel about what Atari could have been…
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S3:E5: Monthly News and Notes for those who grew up Atari.
Subscribe Links Tunes Google Play Player FM Spotify Show Notes The Vertical Blank: Generation Atari. Season 3 Episode 5: Monthly News and Notes for those who grew up Atari. Or Atari News and HomeBrew Update for Q1 of 2020. Apocalypse Edition.In this episode we cover news from the Official Atari…
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S3:E4: Atari’s Biggest Mistake Part 2: Game Player Non Expandable
Subscribe Links Tunes Google Play Player FM Spotify Show Notes In part 2 of “Atari’s Biggest Mistake” we explore the core reasons why Atari blundered in 1982 with their biggest releases and explore a “what if” scenario right out of The Vertical Blank. What really was Atari’s biggest mistake? Was…
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S3:E3: Dan Kitchen Interview Part 2: The First “Pro Brew” Game Developer
In the 2nd part of our Dan Kitchen interview, we discuss the ground-breaking title “Garry Kitchen’s Game Maker”, Dan’s new game “Gold Rush” and try to figure out what to call new games that are made by original developers for vintage systems. Http://www.dankitchen.com http://www.garrykitchen.com/ Subscribe Links Tunes Google Play …
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S3:E2 Dan Kitchen Interview Part One: The Rise Of The Kitchen Brothers
Summary In our quest to discover the secrets of programming 8 and 16 bit computers this season, we caught up with Dan Kitchen, a true survivor of the 80’s video game crash, still making games today. In fact, he’s on a quest to build and publish a brand new set…
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S3:E1: Atari’s Biggest Mistake (part 1)
Atari’s Biggest Mistake (part 1): The Day Atari Lost The Video Game War Summary What was Atari’s biggest mistake? To truly be inside The Vertical Blank is to ruminate on “what could have been.” For Atari, there are many “what could have been” moments. What if they produced The Amiga…
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S2:E19 : It’s A Clip Show! “Best Of” moments From Season 1 and Season 3 Preview
Remember back in the 70’s, after May sweeps, when in the TV Guide it would say Happy Days had a (New) episode, but when you watched, it was just Fonzie, Ritchie and Laurie Beth reminiscing about what-not or whatever, as an excuse to play old clips and save money on…
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s2:18 Bonus #2: Pork Chops And Retro Games Sizzle At CES 2020
In this season 2 bonus episode, Steve makes a visit to CES 2020 and looks in all corners for signs of retro games. Subscribe Here Tunes Google Play Player FM Spotify Photos Below
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S2:E17: Bonus – Book Review Of Galaga From Boss Fight Books And More!
This episode is a quick apology for mixing an episode of The Alarm podcast into the Into The Vertical Blank Feed. This episode contains content that never made it into season 2 including book reviews for Galaga from Boss Fight Books and American Nerd, The Story Of My People, as…
