{"id":35643,"date":"2025-07-05T15:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T19:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/?p=35643"},"modified":"2025-07-19T13:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T17:09:38","slug":"analog-computing-july-1984","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/07\/05\/analog-computing-july-1984\/","title":{"rendered":"ANALOG Computing (July 1984)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2FANALOG_Computing%2Fanalog_1984-07&amp;twg_show=Analog+Computing+20+1984-07+Games+Bacterion+Buzz-Zap-001.jpg\" class=\"keychainify-checked\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-001-scaled.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <em><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2FANALOG_Computing%2Fanalog_1984-07&amp;twg_show=Analog+Computing+20+1984-07+Games+Bacterion+Buzz-Zap-001.jpg\" class=\"keychainify-checked\">ANALOG Computing &#8211; Issue Number 20 &#8211; July 1984<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>ANALOG was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit computer magazines in the U.S. It was published from 1981 to 1989. It had all the typical stuff you would expect in 8-bit computer magazine of the 1980s including reviews, type-in programs, and more. The July 1984 issue includes:<\/p>\n<h1>Features<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Winners (ANALOG&#8217;s Favorite Games)<\/b> &#8211; ANALOG editors pick their all time favorite games. Some of these games include Star Raiders, MiG Alley Ace, Breakout, Boulder Dash, Archon, Miner 2049er, Missile Command, Pac-Man, Gateway to Apshai, Donkey Kong, Pole Position, Choplifter, M.U.L.E., Agent USA, Shamus, Wizard of Wor, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Buzz-zap!<\/b> &#8211; A type-in maze game in which you control a bee who must avoid killer strawberries and other obstacles to make it back to the hive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bacterion!<\/b> &#8211; This type-in game is described as a sort of sequel to Robotron though it plays more like Asteroids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What Is It?<\/b> &#8211; A type-in educational game for younger kids in which they must type the name of the object that appears on screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>AlterDOS<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program that modifies DOS to recognize files other than AUTORUN.SYS as the autorun file on a disk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Auto Line Numbering+<\/b> &#8211; This type-in program will assist you in writing your own programs by autonumbering them and performing other tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ConTEXT<\/b> &#8211; This type-in program will convert Letter Perfect word processing files into a more standard format that can be used with other programs on the Atari.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stars 3-D in Action!<\/b> &#8211; Action! is a programming language and IDE provided on cartridge and available only for Atari 8-bit computers. This type-in program is rewrite of a previously published type-in program in ANALOG rewritten here in Action!.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bounce in Action!<\/b> &#8211; An Action! version of a previously published type-in program in which you place obstacles to change the direction of a bouncing ball. This version has higher resolution and more colors than the original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scredit<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program for helping you to design smooth scrolling screens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/?attachment_id=35645\" class=\"attachment wp-att-35645 keychainify-checked\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-003-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Product Reviews<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Boulder Dash<\/b> &#8211; A review of the classic Boulder Dash by First Star Software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Universe<\/b> &#8211; A rather ambitious (for its time) sci-fi adventure game that shipped on four disks and cost $89.95.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Seven Cities of Gold<\/b> &#8211; An action\/adventure\/strategy game from Electronic Arts in which you play the role of a sixteenth century Spanish conquistador.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Movie Maker<\/b> &#8211; This software allows you to create animated movies 30 to 60 seconds long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Columns<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reader Comment<\/b> &#8211; Readers write in about modem usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Griffin&#8217;s Lair<\/b> &#8211; Reviews of educational software with an emphasis on typing skills this month, including Mastertype, Type Attack, Typo, and Touch Typing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Our Game<\/b> &#8211; Game development in which the readers participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>BASIC Training<\/b> &#8211; Useful BASIC tips for those writing games including using vector routines and ways to speed up games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Boot Camp<\/b> &#8211; An ongoing assembly language tutorial. This edition covers multiplying numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Analog-Computing-20-1984-07-Games-Bacterion-Buzz-Zap-108-scaled.jpg 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: ANALOG Computing &#8211; Issue Number 20 &#8211; July 1984 ANALOG was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit computer magazines in the U.S. It was published from 1981 to 1989. It had all the typical stuff you would expect in 8-bit computer magazine of the 1980s including reviews, type-in programs, and more. The July 1984 issue includes: Features The Winners (ANALOG&#8217;s Favorite Games) &#8211; ANALOG editors pick their all time favorite games. Some of these games include Star Raiders, MiG Alley Ace, Breakout, Boulder Dash, Archon, Miner 2049er, Missile Command, Pac-Man, Gateway to Apshai, Donkey Kong, Pole Position, Choplifter, M.U.L.E., Agent USA, Shamus, Wizard of Wor, and others. Buzz-zap! &#8211; A type-in maze game in which you control a bee who must avoid killer strawberries and other obstacles to make it back to the hive. Bacterion! &#8211; This type-in game is described as a sort of sequel to Robotron though it plays more like Asteroids. What Is It? &#8211; A type-in educational game for younger kids in which they must type the name of the object that appears on screen. AlterDOS &#8211; A type-in program that modifies DOS to recognize files other than AUTORUN.SYS as the autorun file on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,4],"tags":[225,229,233,236,237,238,486,2362,2524],"class_list":["post-35643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-atari-8-bit","category-computer-arcana","tag-atari","tag-atari-400","tag-atari-600xl","tag-atari-8-bit","tag-atari-800","tag-atari-800xl","tag-computers","tag-retrocomputing","tag-retrogaming"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35643"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35694,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35643\/revisions\/35694"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}