Sierra On-Line was one of the leaders of 1980s and 1990s gaming, responsible for Roberta Williams’ King’s Quest and Laura Bow games, Quest for Glory, and giving Ultima its start.
In 1986, Sierra released “A Computer Christmas,” a digital Christmas card. Intended as an eye-catch for stories, showing off the displays’ color and sound capabilities, it’s now a digital “yule log” available from the Internet Archive.
This is a charming relic, with beautiful pixel art that is sometimes on par with creations from the 90s and 2000s: the card cycles through a surprising number of pixel backgrounds, sometimes intercut with footage from the most exciting games of 1986.
Some songs are very 80s soundcard with blunt force beeps and boops, while others are surprisingly complex (and rocking) arrangements.
If you need a yule log for tonight, this is a charming option.
You can find the Christmas Card on the Internet Archive.
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