Source: RUN – Issue Number 1 – January 1984
RUN was one of the most popular and longest lasting Commodore 8-bit magazines. While it covered the VIC-20 and Commodore 128 at different times, the Commodore 64 was always the star. The premiere issue from January 1984 includes:
Features
- Fun with Math Facts – Young students will enjoy reinforcing math skills with this patient teacher. For the VIC-20 or C-64.
- Canyons of Zelaz – Flying these treacherous canyons is risky business for even the best arcade pilots. Can you make it through? For the C-64.
- The Commodore Connection – Three ways to hook up your C-64 to your printer – choose the one that’s best for you.
- C-64 Word Processing Demystified – This article views C-64 word processors and presages the time when you will be manipulating text with skill.
- Double Your Pleasure With Conversion Magic – Not enough software for your C-64? This article tells you how to convert those many VIC-20 programs to run on your C-64.
- The Riddle of the Symbol Code – This C-64 game calls for a master mind. You must break the four-symbol code in as few attempts as possible, and there are at least 360 combinations. Are you up to the challenge?
- Keep In Step With the Quick VIC – Trick your VIC into slowing the action of its screen listings so you can read or copy them.
- DISK-O-VIC – Wow! What a powerful combination – your VIC-20 and 1541 disk drive plus this utility package, which will add 13 new disk-related commands to your system.
- Customize Your VIC – Even your unexpanded VIC-20 can provide you with a high-resolution screen and user programmable graphics. Bring arcade action into your living room.
- Sea Battle – You’ll encounter life-and-death strategy on the high seas as you try to outduel the unexpanded VIC-20.
- Beyond the Manual – This basic excursion takes the eager new C-64 owner on an adventure in programming.
Departments
- RUNning Ruminations – Welcome to the world of RUN.
- MAGIC – Commodore magician, Louis Sander, reveals some tricks to help you get the most out of your system.
- Commodore Clinic – A question and answer column to help your ailing computer.
- Software Gallery
- Midnight Magic
- Rescue at Rigel
- Choplifter
- Snake Byte
- River Rescue
- Sword of Fargoal
- Video Casino – Target Shoot kicks off this series that presents you with an original game to type in and enjoy each month.
- Mail RUN
- Book Gallery
- Games RUNdown
- Hardware RUNdown
- Clubs
- Software RUNdown
…and more!