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Hey @Atari Creep - good to see you back on the Forum! This works just the same as the main squad challenge. Just jump in and post your best high score throughout the month. The "rounds" relate to a contest giveaway and can otherwise be ignored.

On this tantalizing tidbit called #AtariNewsline, I take a look at a new article by #ReadWrite entitled "#Atari Has Some Cool #Novelty #Official #Collectibles..." by Paul McNally. Let's read about this... Atari #Joystick #Decanter?! Atari #Art by #Artovision? Plus: #ElPandero #TheBaker by #LucidPotatoPub & #SketchyCeviche is out NOW on the #AtariVCS! Hand-drawn!! And: #AtariX Holds a Contest.... 😉

Hey guys. @Sabertooth knows we and knows I am a knucklehead. I am not understanding the "rounds" thing. Can I only submit 1 score until A new round is announced? I have this one, I enjoy it and would love to jump in. Will make a video too. GREAT choice. I purchased it some time ago, and now I have an excuse to play it. Thats code for I forgot I got it. LOL

I have to say that I was mixed on Yars when it first came out and time hasn't improved my feelings on it. I find the game to be kind of a tedious repetitive and frustrating grind to do so well then hit the same wall over and over. Can't say I really like this game, although it's certainly made just fine.

Premieres 10/8 TUES @ 7p MDT! On this episode of #ThatAtariShow! Top 30 #Atari #Games for the #Atari #400mini! I use the #AtariAge list as a basis & change a few around, including #Atari5200 and @Atari #8bitcomputer #games, from #Megamania to great #homebrews like #Flob to #Turmoil, #Arkanoid, #PrinceofPersia, to #pitfallII #LostCaverns to #Qbert & more! Which are your favorites? And# #AtariNewsline is here to fill you in on ALL the latest AND #PodcastBlast features @ThisWeekinRetro & @Antic! The Atari #8bit #Computer #podcast! Plus: A #gamereview for #MAD by #USGames for the #atari2600!

On this episode of #BCB, I continue on with my 2 part #talkthru, #gameplay & #review of the NEW #DLC content for #Atari50 #TheAnniversaryCelebration, on the #Switch (soon to be on #AtariVCS!) #TheWiderWorldofAtari! Feat. more than 19 games, ranging from 4 verzions of #Berzerk, #AstariVideoCube, #SuperFootball, #OffTheWall, #MotoRodeo, #doubledunk, #Aquaventure, #Atari #Homebrew & much, much more! What's my final verdict on this new addition? Stay tuned!

I think all of the Recharged titles could benefit from a level skip similar to Tempest. A set bonus for skipping ahead in difficulty. It would increase replayability for ace players who get bored of the earlier levels.

Cool pick I don't have this one yet though and haven't played it, so might be a bit behind.

TODAY on a NEW #AtariNewsline update! Fall 2024 Update for @TheAtari_VCS! What's in it? Plus: Boo! #Atari #Halloween Dad Hats n' Tees! Weekly drops! Also: @Atari Gets Saucy! ...#AtariSauce?! And: An AWESOME Atari #Thrift Find! 10a MDT! Only on #BCB! Click:

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, it's the #insidescoop on #Atari Vs. #StateFarm! What's your verdict? I read 2 updates about the case & discuss the history, and how #CrystalCastles fits into the whole scheme of things. And what's this about #Jake from...? Includes a not so classic #statefarm #commercial featuring a similar cabinet to the one that's discussed in these articles, by copyrightlately.com and insurancebusinessmag.com ! (Do-what?) What do you say, citizen? Protecting #IP or just another @atari psudo-80's lawsuit exploit? By which company? Finally, what's #gamerhood?

I was. I haven't played in quite a while but Frank and two other people have higher scores (on the leaderboards, I still fell short of my score by about 80g still shaking off the rust). I don't know if the highest score finished, I'm just assuming there are about 30 levels and I probably have at least 4 to go. The later levels get tough to do by nibbling alone but I can't bear to do the first 10 levels in regular mode. It just takes too long. It does have the disadvantage of not being able to use any power-ups. A couple of those were essential in completing the missions.

OUTSTANDING CHOICE FOR OCTOBER!! 🧟‍♂️ 🎃 Thanks for hosting the Club VCS Recharged Squad Challenge @Sabertooth and GOOD LUCK to everybody playing!

Let's get the word out about this Recharged Squad Challenge! The more people participating the more fun the challenge! Spread the word and invite friends to play!

SAVAGE HALLOWEEN Atari VCS Controller: MODERN / PLAYER'S CHOICE Difficulty Level: DEFAULT Play on: Real Hardware ✔ Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST October 31, 2024 Objective Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between October 2 through October 31, 2024. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor! Eligibility This is a Club VCS Exclusive Challenge. All Club VCS players are welcome! Play Rules Games may be played on real Atari VCS hardware. Choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed. Difficulty Level We are playing Savage Halloween in the "default" mode. Play as long as you can for the highest score possible! Fair Play Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater. More To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: Message Welcome to our thirty-second Club VCS Recharged Squad Challenge!!! For this challenge we're celebrating the spooky season by playing the SPOOKIEST GAME ON THE VCS.... Savage Halloween is a modern take on the classic 8-bit run and gun with an awesome Halloween theme. From the dev: Every year the monsters are invited to the big 24hr Halloween rave, but this time no one came home, as an evil vampire used a spell to block the passage back to the afterlife because, according to him, the party could not stop. Among the guests, James, a farmer who had his eternal rest interrupted, took his shotgun and decided to end the riot. Join the resistance and send everyone home. No one can handle so much noise, goo and werewolf hair on clothes anymore. Join us in this special Halloween edition of the Club VCS Squad Challenge by choosing your character and blasting these monsters back to HELL! Club VCS Recharged Squad Contest This game is the tenth title in our sixth Club VCS contest giveaway! This time we're going a full 12 rounds with the winner announced in January 2025! Prize details are linked here. 1) All challenge participants will receive one (1) entry for each challenge in which they submit a valid score! 2) The top scorer of each challenge will receive two (2) additional entries - for a total of three (3) entries in a single challenge! 3) On Twitch or Youtube? Stream or record and post your ClubVCS high score attempt for one (1) additional entry in each round. You must post a public link to the video in the Challenge. This contest is open to everybody, including Atari I/O Moderators, with a U.S. or Canada mailing address. It's really easy, all you have to do is participate be a Club VCS member and participate in our Recharged Squad Challenges.

Be sure to check out the Space Invaders Squad Challenge hosted by @Justin!

Congratulations DAMON! Congratulations to @damon! He's the winner of our 31st ClubVCS Recharged Squad Challenge! @damon nibbled his way past the Qotile defenses to an impressive top score of 130,421! @Mockduck took second place, dodging deadly swirls to a second place finish of 110,360. @Sabertooth and @RickR shook off the rust to round out the scoreboard, with 44,530 and 19,620 respectively. n Congratulations to all of our elite Yarian attack pilots! As the winner of this round, Damon will receive three entries in the Giveaway! Everyone else will receive one entry. I'd like to encourage @damon to post this high score on the Scoreboard so we can make sure this Challenge continues on! NOTE: Series Five of the Recharged Squad Challenge continues into the spooky season with Savage Halloween! Be There!

I am assuming you are getting close to the end if not completing it? I haven't actually gotten all the way through the game myself.

I always use that one. It makes the first dozen or so go twice as fast. Hunger mode causes you to nibble a lot faster.

Wow what a score! With the Hunger challenge active even.

TUE 10/1 @ 9a MDT! #Atari Rocks #PRGE 2024! @Atari Luminaries gather for 2 Magical Days in Portland! Plus: #SentinelsofAtlantis is OUT NOW for @TheAtari_VCS.. based on #Atlantis & #CosmicArk on #Intellivison & #Atari2600! #Atarinewsline #BCB #gaming Click: