In memory of Archer Maclean - 28 January 1962 – 17 December 2022.
Our second Christmas update sees a hugely important discovery from the disks of the late Archer Maclean. Before Dropzone, there were almost conversions of both Defender + Stargate for the #Atari. This video talks through the discoveries and how it all eventually built up and led to Dropzone in the end. Strange to think that had Stargate been taken on, Dropzone may never have existed! #Atari
See and play the prototypes for yourself too:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2023/12/defender-and-stargate-discoveries/
With huge thanks to Chris Wilkins (Fusion Retro Books) - https://fusionretrobooks.com/
Alan Hammerton for hardware help
Mat Allen for the flippy PC drive loan
Ashley Hogg for assistance in looking at one of the prototypes
Bertrand / Atari Frog for guidance and help with tools and formats.
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