Francesco Sblendorio, BBS Retrocampus article cover, Bulletin Board System

BBS from the 80s and 90s... nowadays

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 […]

Andrea Contato, Mesaton, Universal Game Computer, Cabel Electronic, Signetics Philips, Italian game consoles from the 70s, cover

Mesaton and Universal Game Computer

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 […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 9, MSX, article cover, Fabio Massa

The world of MSX computers

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 […]

Midi music, vintage keyboards, Atari Mega ST, Michel Mammoliti, 80's and 90's recording studio simulation

MIDI music with Atari Mega ST

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 [...]

New Electronics, Z80 computers, magazines, article cover

Z80 Computer by Nuova Elettronica

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 [...]

Pangea, Varese and province civic network, BBS, article cover

Pangea: the first Civic Network of Varese

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 6, article cover, Francesco Sblendorio, ValorosoIT

BBS, Minitel and Videotel in 2023?

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 [...]

Carlo Santagostino, Retrocampus, AI, AI, artificial intelligence in video games, cover

Artificial Intelligence in Video Games

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 4, article cover, Andrea Contato, Cabel Electronics of Curno (Bergamo), Mesaton Mesa 2

Cabel: the Italian video game epic

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 3, article cover, Altair 8800, Commodore PET 2001, Apple II, Radio Shack TRS-80

Altair 8800 and the first personal computers

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, interview 2, article cover, Luca Baldi, Matteo Baldi

Unreal Engine and Blender

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 [...]

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Modern accessories and games for Commodore, with Vincenzo Bono

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 [...]