129: The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank

Episode 129 December 18, 2024 01:10:56
129: The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank
Into The Vertical Blank
129: The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank

Dec 18 2024 | 01:10:56

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Show Notes

The final, definitive version of the story we've been trying to tell for the past 6 years. Christmas 1983, the Atari 8-bit computer Christmas was, for many reasons, the best *#@! Christmas ever. This new version gives a rounder picture, explains The Vertical Blank, obsesses over Star Wars, and tries to explain the actual result of Christmas 1983, once and for all.
#atari #atari8bit #atari800 #starwars #blankgeneration #genx

You can watch a movie version here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9YfsN51kO0&feature=youtu.be

Extra soundtrack music "Tinsel and Fire" by Tony Longwort
https://tonylongworth.bandcamp.com/album/free-music-for-everyone

Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

Thanks for support from:
BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt,
ED Possible, Tony Longworth
Daniel Beasley, Barry Burkey
David Schmidt, Jolt7800
Dave theVelociraptor

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton and or #SteveFulton unless otherwise noted. (c)8bitrocket Studios
#Atari #IntoTheVerticalBlank #GenerationAtari

Into The Vertical Theme by Brian Travis
Title: Into The Vertical Blank theme Words & music by Brian Travis (c)(p)2021 Taste This Moment Music ASCAP
http://www.briantravisband.com/

Out of the Vertical Blank Theme By Tony Longworth
Find the full song on band camp
https://t.co/qxbudlAFCK
Vertical Blank Branding
Daryl Litts

Research: Atarimania.com Atariage.com Atarilegend.com AtariCrypt MobyGames.com LemonAmiga.com

Find us here:
http://intotheverticalblank.com
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