In the world of retrogaming, Ghostbusters is one of the few video games that I enjoyed a lot as a child. The game was inspired by the famous 1984 movie. In this exclusive video interview for the ValorosoIT channel, recorded at Varese Retrocomputing 2024, [...]
Arcade cabinets (or Coin-Ops, as they are often called) marked an era. From the 70s until the early 90s, these entertainment giants dominated arcades, bars, and trade shows, offering unique gaming experiences that [...]
At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola Avanzi of RetroCampus, a retrocomputing enthusiast and expert. On this occasion, Nicola showed us three historic models of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC): the DEC Rainbow 100, the [...]
Varese Retrocomputing 2024 is just around the corner! The event will be held on September 15 in Tradate, in the province of Varese, at the historic Villa Truffini, located in Corso Paolo Bernacchi 2. The opening hours to the public will be from 10:00 to 17:00. […]
In the world of technology, few things evoke nostalgia like Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the advent of the Internet as we know it today, BBSs were the center of the online world for many computer enthusiasts. How many emotions connect to a […]
In the 1970s, the video game industry was just beginning to take shape globally, with projects and consoles seeking to capture gamers' imaginations in a new and fascinating world. As big names like Atari began to emerge […]
Good morning to all vintage computer enthusiasts! You are cordially invited to Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an event that will be held in Tradate, in the province of Varese, on 15 September 2024, from 10:00 to 17:00. Last year's edition was […]
Let's delve into the world of MSX computers, going back to the 80s and 90s. We explore the history, technical characteristics and some of the most famous games, together with Fabio G. Massa, known to friends as BioMassa, in an interview recorded at Varese […]
Welcome to ValorosoIT, your portal dedicated to the exciting exploration of the world of retro computers and vintage electronics! In this video, Michel Mammoliti takes us on a journey into the universe of MIDI Music, exploring the details of vintage systems connected to an icon [...]
Welcome to ValorosoIT, your portal dedicated to vintage electronics and retro computers! In this video interview, we will dive into the fascinating universe of Nuova Elettronica, a magazine well known among electronics enthusiasts of the past. Today, NE magazine is unfortunately [...]
Welcome back to www.valoroso.it, your portal dedicated to the fascination of the technological past. Today we will immerse ourselves in a fascinating journey through time, going back to the 90s, to discover the history of Pangea, the first civic network in the province of Varese. It was [...]
Today we explore, with Francesco Sblendorio of RetroCampus, the timeless charm of Minitels and Videotels. Let's find out how these objects, aesthetically fascinating, were used to connect to services, book trips, and much more, anticipating some functions that we carry out today on [...]
Welcome to this fascinating lecture through the history of artificial intelligence in video games, held by Carlo Santagostino. Over the decades, the integration of AI into video games has become a key element in delivering increasingly immersive and complex gaming experiences. In [...]
Sinclair and ZX Spectrum, two names that resonate with nostalgia in the hearts of 80s retrocomputer enthusiasts. In this video, I had the honor of interviewing Mario Prato, Eugenio Ciceri and Davide Barlotti. You have no idea how many times [...]
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, it's easy to forget the fundamental steps that led us to today's digital revolution. Thankfully, there are people who strive to preserve the historical heritage of computing, and the Association for the [...]
The world of retrocomputers and video games is a real treasure trove of fascinating stories, and one of the events that allows you to discover these hidden stories is Varese Retrocomputing. In the 2023 edition, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the epic [...]
The Altair 8800 represents a fundamental chapter in the history of computer evolution. This extraordinary device, born in 1975 as a mounting kit, marked the beginning of an era in which computers became accessible to ordinary people, helping to define the [...]
Varese Retrocomputing 2023 was an extraordinary event, a meeting between the past and the future of the technological world. On this occasion, I had the honor of interviewing Luca and Matteo Baldi of the Ctrl + Alt Museum in Pavia, who [...]
Welcome back to the ValorosoIT blog, your source of inspiration for everything related to retrocomputers and vintage electronics. In this first interview of a series, I take you on an exciting journey into the heart of Varese Retrocomputing 2023, a [...]
September 17th is just around the corner, and vintage computer enthusiasts will soon immerse themselves in the retro atmosphere of Varese Retrocomputing 2023! This event promises to take technology enthusiasts back in time, allowing them to relive the golden age of [...]
Good morning to all vintage computer enthusiasts! You are cordially invited to Varese Retrocomputing 2023, an unmissable event to be held in Tradate, in the province of Varese, on September 17, 2023, from 10:00 to 18:00. The Varese Retrocomputing 2023 [...]