Apple III Arcade: Vertical Scrollers - Design and Implementation

Explore the potential of the Apple /// as a retro gaming platform in this 29-minute conference talk by Paul Hagstrom at KansasFest/A24eVR 2023. Dive into the "smooth scrolling" capability of the Apple /// and learn how it can significantly enhance performance for games with vertical motion. Follow along as Hagstrom demonstrates the step-by-step design and creation of simple games utilizing this feature. Gain insights into 6502 assembly programming, covering topics such as bootable disk creation, banked memory management, smooth scrolling implementation, sound effect integration, blanking interrupts, and the intricacies of the Apple /// hi-res mode. Use this presentation as inspiration and a starting point for developing your own innovative games on this classic platform.