On this episode, my good friend ‪@ObsidianContraption‬ returns! He discusses his new #game, #Skyfrizz, and how it took him nearly his whole life to fully realize & complete. This is the story of an #indiedev who grew up with @Atari & who's dream was to get his #game published, and how that led him to the #AtariVCS! We also discuss his #music & include some tracks from his forthcoming album.

Did someone say Dorf???

Puzzledorf got a graphics overhaul & a new DEMO!

I attempted a track this morning. It's called Saber's Tooth. I also downloaded tracks from @Mockduck & @Smell Dawg. You could spend a lot of time in track building if you really wanted to! Here's my attempt at Mockduck's track. And at Smell Dawg's (highly technical) track.

We should make A Path to the Princess Pinball one of the high score challenge games of the month maybe.

Looking at the physical editions of Mr. Run and Jump in a personal vlog post:

Food puns make this an unusually enjoyable jaunt. Successfully getting chain attacks with the kernel shot is gratifying, as well!

ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline Update, #Atari & #Alan1 announce the #AsteroidsRecharged #ArcadeCabinet! This is a real commercial grade #cab, up for #preorder now! Plus: #Puzzledorf by ‪@SPG-Games‬ has a NEW #update & a #FREE #DEMO now up on the #AtariVCS! Let's check it out!

ATARI NEWSLINE. SPECIAL REPORT. // On this #AtariNewsline #specialreport, I take you back to #1983, where #Atari #ComputerCamps were a thing. I show you an #NBC #TheTodayShow piece titled #AtariCamps & then follow it up with the full 30 minute #documetnary, #TheMagicRoom from 1983, which showcases a series of vignettes with kids enjoying learning how to #program, ride horses, have reckless pillow fights & more! Step into my Atari time machine & let's go...

A good take on digital pinball. Hoping for more tables in the future.

I like this game. It is almost like it was made in 1986

Is the force with the Atari VCS? I play Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster from Atari-owned Nightdive Studios on a stock 8GB VCS in PC-MODE on Steam via ChimeraOS.

Release Date: June, 14, 2024 Retail: $8.99 Developer(s): Heavy Horse Games Publisher: Atari Official Site Synopsis : The first original Atari 2600 release in over 30 years is sure to inspire a new generation of gamers. Join Mr. Run and Jump as he chases Leap through a series of Realms, each with their own unique obstacles and challenges. Can he reunite with Leap before he disappears into the Dark Realm forever?

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Release Date: July 12, 2024 Retail: $4.99 Developer: Battle Geek Plus Publisher: Battle Geek Plus Official Site Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter being developed by Battle Geek Plus. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!

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A free demo was released on 7/1/2024 and is currently available in the VCS Store! Wait are you waiting for? Go check it out!

Release Date: TBD Retail: TBD Developer: J.D. Video Game Productions Publisher: J.D. Video Game Productions Official Site From the maker of Super Star Shooter 16 comes Super Maze 3D 16! Embark on an immersive journey in Super 3D Maze 16, a retro-inspired first-person exploration game. Outsmart enemies, avoid traps, and collect items in a dynamic maze with a captivating audiovisual experience. Your escape awaits! With contributions from our own @Ballistik & @Uncle Flip!

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@Mockduck did a great review of the new VCS video pinball game from Metgan Games.

Release Date: June 21, 2024 Retail: 9.99 Developer(s): Metgan Games Publisher: Metgan Games Official Site Synopsis : From the VCS Discord: Pull the plunger and let the silver ball fly! *Metgan's Multiball* is a pinball game that uses the themes of past games to adorn his pinball tables. So enjoy some frantic flipper action and don't tilt the table.

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No bitterness intended - just going for some light-hearted humor! This OSG issue was indeed interesting to me, as someone who owned an Intellivision eons ago but never really dug into details of it's history. As soon as I unwrapped it, it became obvious - the Club VCS zine clearly came from the same publisher 😁. On a more personal note of feedback - I love the advertisements for the various upcoming expos. I keep telling myself that I'll make sure to visit at least one someday... I live pretty far off the proverbial "beaten path" though!

I write for Old School Gamer. Maybe you can give us some feedback to make the magazine more appealing. 🙂

Received and read through some of the most recent issue (#41) of Old School Gamer magazine yesterday - good stuff, but nowhere near the majesty of the Club VCS zine