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I downloaded the manual for the original Venture and attached it here. I assume the scoring mechanism between the original release and the Reloaded version are the same -- namely that you get points for killing monsters in a chamber only if you grab the treasure first. You get points for killing the monsters only when you have obtained the treasure. Killing the monsters before getting the treasure nets you no points. At least that's my reading of the manual.
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Woohoo! A new to me game -- I heard about Venture but had never played it. The protagonist looks just like me -- a big noggin 😆
- Smell Dawg, Justin and greenween
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During my 15 day hospital stay, I ordered a bunch of games. Here's a batch from Repentless Video Games. I just love the quality of the label and workmanship from RVG. They're on par with AtariAge cartridges and official Atari cartridges from back in the day (in my opinion).
With the addition of Bloody Human Freeway and Venetian Blinds, I think I have cartridges of all the Activision unreleased roms--maybe there are more but I dunno.
Just based on the cartridge label alone, I had to have Rescue the Princess. I assume this is a hack of Princess Rescue which I bought several years ago. I'm always game for hacks involving Space Invaders or Pac-Man.
- Smell Dawg, RickR, Justin and 1 other
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I’m hoping to attend. It’s just a matter of my recovery from back surgery.
- RickR, TrekMD and Smell Dawg
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My biggest single take away from this video? Dragon’s Havoc is not a match-three game 😂 That’s the reason I had stopped paying attention to DH when it was announced. I mean, I love match-three games, but I was expecting something else—something more—based on the cool name of the game. Seeing the game play, I will definitely pick up Dragon’s Havoc.
- 7800 Pro Gamer and Justin
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Wow looks gorgeous 🤩
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Last year, I officially considered myself a Trekkie. I’ve seen all the movies. As far as the TV series are concerned, I’ve watched all of TOS and watched TNG here and there. As for the rest, I haven’t watched any.
For whatever reason, I have been drawn to SNW. I watched the first season and loved it. I loved the style, the story lines, and Captain Pike’s hair (I tried to pull it off but couldn’t quite get it to look the way I wanted).
I finished S2E2 Ad Astra per Aspera the other day, and it left me in tears. The acting was beautiful (especially Una’s lawyer friend) and the storyline was inspirational. The episode embodied everything I love and admire about the Star Trek universe. This episode may very well be my number 1 or 2 favorite ST episode. And then, earlier today, I saw this in my FB feed (about a Star Trek group). I’m not a poster guy, but I need to get this poster.
- Sabertooth, TrekMD and RickR
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On 8/5/2023 at 5:55 AM, Atari 5200 Guy said:
I had a dream one time where I was participating in an AIO squad challenge and my hardware died for no reason. No big deal and I go to a closet, open it up, and stacked from floor to ceiling was multiple Atari consoles all brand new in boxes, laying flat so more could be stacked in a single row.
This reminds me of the time a month ago when I visited a local gamer. He invited me in to his house and showed me his collection. Most of his collection was in a large room (converted garage) that made you feel like you walked into a small retro gaming store. From insider swag (he worked in the Microsoft Xbox unit for many years) to imports to you name it, he probably has it. Then he took me to one of his bedrooms and opened a cabinet. He had stacks of Nintendo 64, probably at least a dozen. I’m all for having back-up consoles but a dozen seemed like overkill and bordering on hoarding 😂
As for me and duplicate consoles… nothing crazy (my wife may disagree)
- Backup PS3 in the box
- Two heavy sixers in addition to my daily driver six switch
- Extra PS2 slim (I have three PS2 setups)
- R2D2 Xbox 360 for display purpose
- OG Halo Xbox for display purpose
- Two Nintendo refurbished 2DS still in the box
- Extra PSP and Vita
- Atari 800 in the box
- Extra Atari 800XL
As far as dreams are concerned, I don’t recall having one. The closest experience was when I attended my first PRGE back in 2017. I remember my feelings when I laid my eyes on the AtariAge booth. Seeing all the Atari 800 and other Atari 8-bit computers running almost brought me to tears. I thought I was seeing a vision or maybe I died and went to heaven. It had been at least 30 years since I had them running in my house and never had a clue that people were still using them.
- DegasElite and RickR
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You are just rolling @Silver Back! I don’t know how you’re doing it but thanks for taking us on the ride. Your videos have been both fun and informative.
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Atari 7800
Difficulty: Advanced
High Score: 116,770
July 15, 2023- TrekMD, Justin, sramirez2008 and 1 other
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Thank you @Justin and I applaud @Sabertooth‘s commitment to his iconic score of 7800. You didn’t budge one bit. I raise a toast to you 🍻 in your honor, sir.
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21 hours ago, Smell Dawg said:
My only experience with Double Dragon was on NES, decades ago - but it was swell!
This just released. I don’t know much about the franchise.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (NSW) https://a.co/d/cPlqxJK
- Smell Dawg and Justin
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The BK Trio for Xbox and Xbox 360:
Sneak King
PocketBike Racer
Big Bumpin’
- DegasElite and RickR
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3 hours ago, - Ω - said:
I've purchased numerous rolls of color changing filament, the problem with every roll I've purchased is that they don't change fast enough and I usually end up with a single color print.
The guy who made these said he used three filaments of different colors. I was super impressed by the lack of banding between the colors.
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That was a fun video. Thanks for sharing, Dr. Trek.
- TrekMD, Sabertooth, MaximumRD and 3 others
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Speaking of homebrews, the 7800 is catching fire. AtariAge has several 7800 homebrews releasing later this year. I recently picked up the digital version of EXO but haven't gotten around to setting up my Dragonfly yet to play it.
- 7800 Pro Gamer, Justin and RickR
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Elmer's glue stick? Cool. The end label on my Crystal Castles cartridge fell off and I'd been wondering what to use to glue it back on.
- RickR, DegasElite and Smell Dawg
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First off, I love that homebrews are included. Given the limited size of 7800 official library, I find it helpful to see how they all compare.
Second, I am surprised at the total omission of
SpoilerAsteroids
--not even an honorable mention. Whenever I read people talking about their favorite 7800 game, it seems often mentioned, so I'm surprised to see it not make the list. On the flip side, I'm not surprised by the game in the top position as I've seen it come up often in such discussions.
Third, seeing the lack of original games that aren't arcade ports on the system really did the 7800 a big disservice. I may be wrong, but I'm guessing that people may have tired of arcade ports by then considering how arcade ports were central to 2600 and 5200 marketing. The NES library brought a freshness and originality that people wanted? More games back in the day like the one in the second spot probably would have helped the 7800 cause back.
And finally, great video! I see I'm missing a few homebrews mentioned.
- 7800 Pro Gamer, RickR, Justin and 1 other
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4 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:
So this is the current highest score?
Yes, I believe 116,770 is the current high score.
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A member of the local gaming group yesterday offered up two CX52 controllers for free. He wasn't sure whether they worked or not. I stopped by his house this afternoon and picked up a pair of CX52 in very nice condition.
I gave them a brief test by navigating the menu of my AtariMax cartridge and trying to start a game. On both controllers, the stick and number pad worked fine but the fire button did not seem to register. I'll probably send them to Best Electronics to exchange them for Best's reconditioned ones (although I already have a pair from Best).
I have to say that to my eyes, the 5200 controllers are the best looking of all 80s controllers in this form factor. Just like the SuperSystem itself, they are the pinnacle of 80s design aesthetics. Yes, I'm an Atari 5200 fanboy 🙂
- Smell Dawg, RickR, Justin and 2 others
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Today, I attended a local retro computer gathering for the second time in hopes of running into Joe Decuir to get my Atari 800 signed. Alas, Joe wasn't there. His friend told me that he got held back today to grade student assignments. While that was disappointing, it was offset by these 3D printed figures I saw.
My photos don't do them justice. I have never seen 3D printed objects with seemingly iridescent colors. On top of that, the dragon was a single print job?! And its joints articulate?! Maybe it's because I don't follow 3D printing to know and these are just ho hum, but to me, these are amazing. The member who brought them made it sound like a no big deal. Regardless, thank you to the member who brought them and even offered them for free to attendees.
About getting my computer signed, maybe the third time will be the charm 🙂
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Jon is just cranking out the 7800 content 👏👏👏🕹️ ❤️