THE FLAME WARS
- Dean Guadagno
- Aug 22
- 1 min read
Microzeit
The Flame Wars is a definitive deep dive into the legendary rivalry between the Atari ST and Commodore Amiga—two iconic home computers that inspired fierce loyalty throughout the ’80s and ’90s. This 400-page hardback blends factual analysis with opinion, drawing on historical sources, media perspectives, and first-hand accounts to chart the origins, intensity, and impact of one of computing’s most heated cultural clashes.
From the rise of 16-bit systems to the communities, markets, and industries that grew around them, the book explores how publishers, developers, and fans shaped—and sometimes inflamed—the debate. Themes of technology versus humanity, industry versus ambition, and vision versus delusion unfold through reflections, interviews, and media evidence.
A dedicated 70-page special compares Amiga and ST games side by side, showcasing the diversity and technical standards of the 16-bit market, while also highlighting the historical importance of productivity software. The Flame Wars offers both a celebration and a critique of the 16/32-bit era, tracing its cultural legacy and examining its influence on modern computing.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
English | Hardcover | | N/A | 2024 | 400 |
OTHER NAMES
68000: The Flame Wars - System Battle of the Home Computer Revolution
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#Amiga (Commodore Amiga)
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