Two new retro computing organizations have launched in northern New England: Derek Lemay's New England RetroFest, occurring October 24, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire with $10 general admission, and Mark Leaman's Maine Vintage Computer Society, which held its first virtual meeting and plans future in-person meetups near Brunswick, Maine starting after the RetroFest.
Roberta Williams pioneered graphic adventure games, starting with Mystery House in 1980 and progressing through colorful titles like The Wizard and the Princess, Time Zone, and Dark Crystal before creating King's Quest with 3-D graphics. In this 1983 interview, she discusses her motivations for designing expansive, visually rich games and her role as Creative Director at Sierra-Online alongside her husband Ken.
Two new retro computing organizations have launched in northern New England: the New England RetroFest, scheduled for October 24, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire with admission starting at $10, and the Maine Vintage Computer Society, which held its inaugural virtual meeting and plans in-person gatherings in the Brunswick area. Both aim to bring together vintage computer enthusiasts in the region who previously had limited local opportunities to connect.