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Between 1997 and 2001, Sony included a client for a virtual world called SAPARi with its VAIO computers in Japan. SAPARi used VRML for its 3D graphics, and you can still connect to modern recreations of its servers today: https://t.co/PgcN0jiz3Y
A few months ago, I found these 1996 CompuServe forum images in one of my old CompuServe Information Manager (CIM) directories
From the Video Gaming Central Forum, Sega Forum, Epic MegaGames Forum, and HP Handhelds Forum
Microcomputer Systems
Microcomputer Systems
Microcomputer Systems
Spring 1981 Cromemco catalog
Happy July 4th!
To my knowledge, the Atari Jaguar (1993) was the last major video game console assembled in the USA
Atari contracted with IBM to handle production of the console and accessories in Charlotte, NC. Some later controllers were made in China
In 1993, Microsoft released a wacky word processor for kids called Creative Writer that featured sound effects, exploding words, and a purple guy named "McZee"
I wrote about what made it memorable for How-To Geek: https://t.co/kj9YRo5UbM
Did you use Creative Writer as a kid?
Some other Microsoft Home CD-ROM highlights:
500 Nations (1995): A guide to North American Indian tribes
Ancient Lands (1995): Wonders of the ancient world
Art Gallery (1993): Interactive guide to the London National Gallery
Cinemania '94: Movie reviews from 3 famous critics
Happy 30th day of Halloween!
Here's some early 1990s Halloween clip art scaled to an anachronistically high resolution