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Pitfall
Atari 2600
Difficulty: None
High Score: 114,000
August 22nd, 2015

I actually bought one these awhile ago, it’s not bad, it does feel quite loose but that’s probably due to the fact I use a Slik Stik for my gaming 

Battlezone
Game Boy
Difficulty: Default
High Score: 617,000
October 24, 2019

Shouldn't that one be a tube top? 

A collaboration project with Hagen's Alley Books, Walter Day's Gaming Superstars Volume One is a 100+ page book that will cover the entire first year of trading cards released in the series. The cards will be accompanied by beautiful imagery and stories told by people within the gaming community who were featured on the cards, as well as stories from Walter Day himself.

This book is all about the first year of trading cards from The Walter Day Collection. Not only will the book focus on all of the cards released, but also has stories about Walter Day from those people involved. This is the ultimate tribute to everything Walter Day has accomplished with this series of cards.
Check out the campaign: Kickstarter

I actually bought one these awhile ago, it’s not bad, it does feel quite loose but that’s probably due to the fact I use a Slik Stik for my gaming 

I posted an update a few days ago announcing that I beat Karateka for the first time ever. I hadn't played that game in about 30 years until earlier this week. I streamed a run the other night and actually completed the game by defeating Akuma and rescuing Mariko. I was stunned.

Exploiting a glitch!
 
https://kotaku.com/player-crushes-atari-record-using-a-glitch-thought-impo-1825862789
 
 

That glitch came to light last December:

I picked up a Hyperkin "The Trooper" controller this week for $15.  This is the "improved" version of the controller that shipped with the first run of the Retron 77 last summer.  Apparently, Hyperkin took the criticism of their initial controller and improved it for subsequent runs of the Retron 77.  In addition, they offer it as a stand alone purchase.  I'm not really in the market for a 2600 compatible emulation box but I was interested in the controller.  Here are the basic details:
Ambidextrous two-button layout  Faux "woodgrain" styling 10 ft. cable Angled corners for comfort Traditionally styled joystick  I put about two hours on the controller playing a variety of games.  For purposes of comparison, I also played the games with an Atari CX-40 (XE version) which I purchased NOS from B&C Computervisions.  The games that I played included Berzerk, Ms. Pac-Man, Q-bert, Spider Fighter, Missile Command and Demon Attack.  I really wanted to try a cross section of games that put the controller through its paces.  Here are my thoughts:
Build quality: I've had bad luck with modern 2600 compatible controllers.  They frequently break within just a few gaming sessions.  The Trooper didn't feel rugged but it doesn't come off as cheap either.  The button was more responsive than an Atari CX-40; it felt great.  The joystick itself isn't as stiff as a real controller but it didn't feel like it would break.  My initial impression is that its a sturdy alternative to some of the other replacements that are on the market. Styling/Design:  The first thing I noticed about the control was its angled corners.  These are a call back to the Retron itself and its an interesting/handsome look overall.  Functionally the corners make the controller slightly more comfortable to hold than a CX-40.  The 10 ft. cable is a nice touch and I'm glad to put away my Genesis extensions.  The ambidextrous two-button layout is a nice feature but I don't really need it.  Its a great inclusion for south paws I suppose.  One thing that is a bit off-putting is the faux wood grain.  Its a little too orange and doesn't really go with my 4-switch Woody.  They might have tried matching the original if they were going through the effort.  Control:  As I said above, the Trooper didn't feel as stiff as the CX-40.  Its a softer overall feeling stick that you don't have to press quite as hard.  During my gaming session, I found it to handle diagonals much better than the CX-40.  Games like Missile Command and Berzerk were a joy to play.  It also fared comparatively well in the shooters Spider Fighter and Demon Attack.  The CX-40 had an edge on the 4-way games, particularly Ms. Pac-Man.  I found myself missing tight direction changes with the Trooper that I can hit with the CX-40.  As I stated above, button response was great; much improved from the CX-40.   Overall, I like the Trooper.  It seems like a sturdy replacement/spare for 2600 compatible consoles.  It stood up well against the CX-40 for most games and the 10 ft. cable and angled corners are a plus.  For $15 you can't go wrong.  Also, I'm hoping the name is a reference to Iron Maiden. \m/
Have you tried the Trooper?  What are your thoughts?

Pitfall
Atari 2600
Difficulty: None
High Score: 113,332
May 16, 2015

Spider Fighter
Atari 2600
Difficulty: Default
High Score: 64,910
February 9, 2019

Oink!
Atari 2600
Difficulty: B/B
High Score: 999,999
September 26th, 2019
Notes: This is the maximum score

Oink!
Atari 2600
Difficulty: B/B
High Score: 999,999
September 26th, 2019
Notes: This is the maximum score

Hang-On
Sega Master System
Difficulty: Level 1
High Score: 1,699,040
June 5, 2019

Gyruss
Atari 2600
Difficulty: B/B
High Score: 89,600
September 1, 2019

Just read this thread here over on Atariage. 
Entry posted by DoctorSpuds
Alright so I decided to just release my Ebook for free here on the forum so here ya go. It comes in EPUB and MOBI flavors for Kindle users.
I DO NOT FEEL IT IS MY PLACE TO REPOST THE FILES HERE SO IF YOU WANT THEM CHECK OUT THE ORIGINAL THREAD HERE 
https://atariage.com/forums/blogs/entry/16052-my-ebook-for-free/
 

WOW! Fantastic collection.

Yeah man, that complete set is really cool.  PS - I still haven't found my Laser Blast patch
 

Wow, that looks awesome!

Better late than Never, but here is my Full Set of Patches
 

Better late than Never, but here is my Full Set of Patches
 

Better late than Never, but here is my Full Set of Patches
 

Better late than Never, but here is my Full Set of Patches