As the Apple II nears its fiftieth anniversary, it shows no sign of slowing down. The 8-bit personal computer, developed and designed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, was manufactured in various models from 1977 to 1993, making it one of Apple Inc.’s longestrunning products. Today, not only do hobbyists around the world continue to tinker with it to make it do things it was never intended to do – but major publishers, recognizing the computer’s historical significance and the lucrative potential of nostalgia, are also starting to give it its due. THE APPLE II IN 2024 By Ken Gagne year, respectively. He released the English-language edition of his graphic memoir, Replay, which includes details of the development of Prince of Persia. A new Prince of Persia game,
The Lost Crown, was released for modern consoles; although Mechner was not involved in its development, it’s evidence of the impact and longevity of the franchises he originated on the Apple II. (The game currently has an impressive 86 rating on review aggregator Metacritic!) Let’s take a look at some of the most significant releases and milestones the Apple II and its community enjoyed in 2024. Games Legendary author and game designer Jordan Mechner had a banner year. His landmark Apple II games, Karateka and Prince of Persia, turned 40 and 35 this….
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