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What do you think @James Campbell Jr.'s new rare game is?

Have you guys seen the new Paul McCartney 5200 game? 

My dad and I have been playing lots of One-on-One Basketball on the Atari 7800. He is terrible! And he gets so mad, too! I fear for my ProLine controller's health!

The most blessed news I've heard in some time:
Level 1 reduced to Level Zero
Effective immediately (Sunday, Sept. 13), the Clackamas Co Sheriff’s Office is dropping the evacuation level for some of the populated urban areas from Level 1 (Green) back to Normal. This includes Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Happy Valley, Gladstone, Milwaukie, Clackamas, and Tualatin. See map https://bit.ly/35kgtbE for changes.

My dad and I have been playing lots of One-on-One Basketball on the Atari 7800. He is terrible! And he gets so mad, too! I fear for my ProLine controller's health!

I picked up a Samsung GX TV in working order and decent cosmetic condition. I remember when these came out and it's as ridiculous now as it was then!
Pretty pumped on the sound and picture.

I don't think it would become my favorite, but I think Odyssey 2 is probably the coolest console I don't own.

I don't think it would become my favorite, but I think Odyssey 2 is probably the coolest console I don't own.

I don't think it would become my favorite, but I think Odyssey 2 is probably the coolest console I don't own.

I don't think it would become my favorite, but I think Odyssey 2 is probably the coolest console I don't own.

We're still in a very bleak place in Oregon, as wildfires continue to spread.  The sun is pink, and everything is grey outside.  It's difficult to breathe with all the smoke in the air.  At the moment, my area remains at "Level 1" of alertness with fires just a few miles to the south and east.  My family is fine, and we have a few options of places to go if we are forced to evacuate. 
The advice I gave my children is what I really believe.  I told them that our bodies and our memories and knowledge are all we need.  "Stuff" is unimportant.  We will be fine. 
I'm ending this status with a picture from a small town south of here.  It's a complete loss for many, and our entire community is in shock.  We will support each other as best we can.  I plan on making a giant donation to our local Red Cross. 
Thanks to all for your kind thoughts.  I do appreciate it very much.  I appreciate the few moments of normalcy and distraction from you all here in the forums. 

Sorry to be a downer, but out here in Oregon, things are very bleak.  Fires throughout the state are devastating lives and homes and entire communities.  As I type this, the sky outside our home is an eerie orange.  Fires loom only miles away.  It's windy and dry and hot.  I'm terrified.  We are packing bags tonight in case the call comes to evacuate.  I've lived here my whole life, and never experienced anything like this.  Take care of yourselves, everybody.   

Happy Birthday BTB!

Updated Scoreboard! Games now in alphabetical order & categorized by system! Much easier to find!

So close to getting 100K. Rotate video to watch vertically.

All my Atari controllers decided to break within the same 3-day span. Wonderful. I love work.

After sending Red Rose Speedway to @RickR, I've been relistening to Paul McCartney's solo career and Wings. Not very Beatle-y, but still very good music. Those three (Paul, John, George) were so talented. Ringo just lucked into it all, but I respect him nonetheless.

I'm playing "Golf" on the Virtual Boy.  It's fun!  A very effective use of 3D. 
 

This new Activision Patch thing we're doing over in the 2600 forums is great. Unfortunately, I wasn't around when the patches were, but these virtual ones are a good alternative. This and our Galaxian squad challenge will consume my long weekend. 

I won the day on August 28? How did that happen? Guess I talk too much 🥳 In fact, I talked so much on September 4 that the board has clamped down on me, and I can't post any more today 😜🤐 Good news is I'm only 3 hours and 12 minutes away from September 5 when I'm free to talk away!

Got em! Added two unopened Galaxians to my Atari 2600 collection. 😍🔥🔥 Adding something new to your collection always makes it a great day! Galaxian comes with an original DC Comics ashcan included, which spices things up with some added adventure to the Galaxian story, and adds a new dimension of collectability to the game. 
 

What a lost for the Atari community... R.I.P. Curt Vendel. 

Save the Ballblazer cartridges!

Save the Ballblazer cartridges!

I'm getting the 7800 tomorrow instead, on Atari Day!