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ANTIC Interview 210 - Gregor Novak, Math*UFO and Ringmaster

ANTIC Interview 210 - Gregor Novak, Math*UFO and Ringmaster

FromANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast


ANTIC Interview 210 - Gregor Novak, Math*UFO and Ringmaster

FromANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gregor Novak, Math*UFO and Ringmaster Gregor Novak is the author of two educational games which were published by Atari Program Exchange: Math*UFO and Ringmaster. Math*UFO first appeared in the fall 1982 APX catalog, where it won second prize in the education category. ("A mysterious spaceship floats to the top of the screen. Is it a Martian? No, it's MATH*UFO flashing you number drills! MATH*UFO is a very competitive , one- or two-player educational game that turns math drills into a fast-moving, arcade-style challenge.") Ringmaster first appeared in the fall 1983 catalog, where it won second prize in the education category. ("Step right up to the circus! Watch the elephants and the camels on parade as the music plays. Everyone's in a carnival spirit, especially one rambunctious monkey. ... Using your joystick controller, you're the ringmaster ... you make sure he jumps successfully. He'll make it if he leaps onto the back of an elephant or camel numbered with a multiple of the number he started from at the bottom of the screen.") Ringmaster was also released as Under the Big Top by Main Street Publishing.  This interview took place on February 7, 2016. Teaser quote: "I would have gone even without the money. In fact, I was shocked when Math*UFO made a couple thousand dollars. I didn't think it would do that." Math*UFO in the fall 1982 catalog Ringmaster in the fall 1983 catalog Gregor's games at Atarimania
Released:
Aug 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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