Cover of the September 1983 issue of Antic
Antic, along with ANALOG, was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit computer magazines, at least in North America. The September 1983 issue includes:
Features
- Atari in the Classroom - An article on the Atari software and hardware used in classrooms. While all computer makers tried to get their machines into classrooms, Atari didn't have all that much success. Commodore had some success, especially in Canada, but it was Apple that always seemed to dominate...at least in the North American market.
- Video Games Visit Harvard Yard - An article on a conference about video games at Harvard in which experts discussed their effects on adults and children. It turns out the news was mostly good.
- Computers In Education - The rising mediocrity in the classroom and a discussion about whether or not computers in the classroom would help or hurt.
- Object Code to String - How to mix assembly code in with your BASIC programs.
Table of Contents from the September 1983 issue of Antic
Departments
- Inside Atari: Atari Institute - Some news on Atari grants for education.
- Starting Line: Player/Missile Tutorial - A guide on how to use player/missile graphics on Atari computers. This was Atari's implementation of sprites.
- Pilot Your Atari: Atari LOGO Looking Good - An article on Atari's version of LOGO. This language was used extensively in education...for a relatively short period of time.
- Dragonsmoke: Fantasy Rolls - A type-in program that generates random names for you to use for your role-playing adventures.
- In the Public Domain: Hookey! - This type-in game's "plot" involves a kid playing on a rock pile instead of attending class. However, the game is very Qbert like.
- Games Department: Artistry in Electronic Gaming - This article describes the success Electronic Arts has had emulating the music industry by marketing the "stars" or creators of the game and emphasizing packaging and artwork.
- Tape Topics: Card File For Cassettes - A type-in program that gives you a low overhead database that can be used with cassette. No disk required.
- Forth Factory: Forth Assembler - An assembler written in Forth with an emphasis on graphics capabilities.
- New Products - New products mentioned this month include The Factory (educational program), Lifespan (game), Fantasy Plaza (home shopping software), The Preschool Library (educational), The Aerobics Joystick (game controller), RamCram Plus 48K (memory expansion for the Atari 400) and more.
- Product Reviews - Items reviewed include:
- Micro Mainframe MF-1681 Disk Drive - A double density 5.25" disk drive for Atari 8-bit computers. A second drive can be added in the same case.
- Fundamental Word Focus - A set of ten programs related to word analysis skills for 1st through 9th graders.
- Krell's College Board - Software designed to prepare you for the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test.
- Monkey Math - An educational math program for younger kids.
- GOTO Directory - A list of Atari dealers and authorized service centers.
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