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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:

<h1>Features</h1>

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<li><b>The Winners (ANALOG's Favorite Games)</b> - 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>
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<li><b>Buzz-zap!</b> - 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>
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<li><b>Bacterion!</b> - This type-in game is described as a sort of sequel to Robotron though it plays more like Asteroids.</li>
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<li><b>What Is It?</b> - A type-in educational game for younger kids in which they must type the name of the object that appears on screen.</li>
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<li><b>AlterDOS</b> - A type-in program that modifies DOS to recognize files other than AUTORUN.SYS as the autorun file on a disk.</li>
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<li><b>Auto Line Numbering+</b> - This type-in program will assist you in writing your own programs by autonumbering them and performing other tasks.</li>
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<li><b>ConTEXT</b> - 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>
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<li><b>Stars 3-D in Action!</b> - 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>
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<li><b>Bounce in Action!</b> - 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>
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<li><b>Scredit</b> - A type-in program for helping you to design smooth scrolling screens.</li>
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</ul>

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<h1>Product Reviews</h1>

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<li><b>Boulder Dash</b> - A review of the classic Boulder Dash by First Star Software.</li>
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<li><b>Universe</b> - A rather ambitious (for its time) sci-fi adventure game that shipped on four disks and cost $89.95.</li>
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<li><b>Seven Cities of Gold</b> - An action/adventure/strategy game from Electronic Arts in which you play the role of a sixteenth century Spanish conquistador.</li>
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<li><b>Movie Maker</b> - This software allows you to create animated movies 30 to 60 seconds long.</li>
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</ul>

<h1>Columns</h1>

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<li><b>Reader Comment</b> - Readers write in about modem usage.</li>
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<li><b>Griffin's Lair</b> - Reviews of educational software with an emphasis on typing skills this month, including Mastertype, Type Attack, Typo, and Touch Typing.</li> 
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<li><b>Our Game</b> - Game development in which the readers participate.</li>
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<li><b>BASIC Training</b> - Useful BASIC tips for those writing games including using vector routines and ways to speed up games.</li>
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<li><b>Boot Camp</b> - An ongoing assembly language tutorial. This edition covers multiplying numbers.</li>
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</ul>

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