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  1. Funkmaster V

    Wheeze got some powerful new articles, reviews, cheats and more courtesy of Atari7800Forever.com!

    Silverback reviews the new homebrew Wizard's Dungeon
    Funkmaster V reviews KC Munchkin, Space Invaders, Rescue on Fractalus!
    KC Munchkin and Space Invaders cheats
    Funkmaster V runs down the Atari 50th Celebration FINAL game list
    The Atari 7800 Collector's Cart List has been updated.

    Thanks a ga-jillion!
    www.Atari7800Forever.com

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    1. socrates63

      socrates63

      I was excited to see a review of Wizard's Dungeon on the site. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of the 7800 and NES era of games mostly due to the color palette used in many games of that era--very earthy and muted. However, I really want to try homebrews for the 7800. I'm glad I read the review. It was easy reading and provided the necessary information for me to make a decision. I will pick it up at PRGE.

  2. Funkmaster V

    We are gonna be releasing Silverback's review of Wizard's Dungeon very soon... but to tide you over:

     

    We look into several prototypes and hacks: Rampart, Star Wars, GATO, Pit Fighter

     

    and there's a much sunnier update to the site's "Atari 7800 Biography". No more doom and gloom. It's the 7800's time to shine!

    Thanks for the love! www.Atari7800Forever.com

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  3. Funkmaster V

    WOO HOO!

     

    It took us almost two years to do it, but we finally have in-depth written reviews posted for all 58 7800 official releases on the site. Some of you may or may now know, but we did the same thing back in the double aughts on a site called "Cousin Vinnie's Atari 7800 Panoramic Froo-Froo". Back in the early 2000's, I wanted to make an Atari site that was less tech oriented, but more fun and approachable for potential new fans to the system. I lost that domain, and it was a shame that I let it go. But its OK now I guess because the new site is better written, has over 100 reviews total, features more articles and is more functional. It also includes all of the old applicable articles from the old site, too. Thanks to Crossbow and Silverback for helping speed up the review process with their great reviews. Because of them, I didn't have to play some real duds, LOL. 

     

    The last game review published tonight was Tomcat... and what is hilarious is that Tomcat was the last game I reviewed of the official releases on the old site. I had no idea it was until I checked the Wayback Machine. I hate those flight sims. 

     

    Now we will focus on improving formatting, correcting typos, reviewing homebrews, hacks, oddities, and creating new interesting articles, cheat code pages, and eventually converting these reviews to Youtube videos. Thanks to anyone that enjoys the site!

     

    Latest reviews:

    Crossbow reviews Rampage

    Crossbow reviews F-18 Hornet

    Silverback reviews Meltdown

    Silverback reviews Sentinel

    Funkmaster V reviews Tomcat


    Vinnie

    www.atari7800forever.com

  4. Funkmaster V

    Lots of things happening at Atari 7800 Forever with the help of Silverback, Nikon, Crossbow, and that sexy bastard Dan Boris.

     

    ***Deciphering the Atari 50th Anniversary Collection Game List

    ***Ranking The Upcoming PRGE 9 Games from My Least Anticipated to Most. 

    ***What Makes a "Super Game" Super?

    ***Silverback reviews Meltdown

    ***Silverback reviews Sentinel

    Ch-ch-ch-check it out.
    www.atari7800forever.com

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    1. Justin

      Justin

      That looks awesome

    2. Justin

      Justin

      Gotta look out for wild man Dan Boris

  5. Funkmaster V

    Atari 50th Anniversary Collection Game List

    I spent some time going through that pretty pimp hype video pinpointing all of the games that will be included in this collection so far, and it looks like you can ID 40-41... there's a computer game I can't identify in one clip.

    This isn't your typical nostalgic Atari cash grab... looks worth it so far. 

     

    Besides Basketbrawl, the 7800 selection looks pretty boring. I'm also surprised that no one ever contacts our hobby programmers for your awesome Homebrews. Those would be so sweet to include in these things.

     

    https://www.atari7800forever.com/atari50.html

     

    PS: Im uploading three new reviews this week: Silverback tackles Sentinel, Meltdown, and Wizard's Dungeon 

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  6. Funkmaster V

    We had a great Atari Age Day, playing all 4 of the funktastic 7800 games that was shipped on Saturday to the Mothership. We squeezed out a Knight Guy review and updated Dragon's Descent after playing it on cart for the first time. See what we thought--- more reviews from Funkmaster V, Silverback, and Crossbow coming soon!!!

    www.atari7800forever.com 

     

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    1. Funkmaster V

      Funkmaster V

      Tons of updates this week at Atari7800Forever.com in celebration of Atari Age Say 2022!

      Review of Knight Guy in a low res world-Castle Days
      A re-review of Dragon's Descent
      Review of Danger Zone
      Knight Guy Cheat Page Added
      Toughest 7800 Game to Beat List Updated (Added Knight Guy Entry)
      Final Boss Rankings Updated (Added Knight Guy Entry)
      Game Ending Rankings Updated (Added Knight Guy Entry)
      Silverback reviews Sentinel & Meltdown (this weekend)
       

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  7. Funkmaster V
    Spoiler

    Your Mom

    People have asked me to review Moon Cresta at www.Atari7800Forever.com for years, and tonight was the night history finally happened. After playing the arcade version of Moon Cresta for a bit... it was time, once again, to give the Prosystem one a whirl. I have always hated this game. But over time... did my initial disgust recede? Click the lank to find out, Jeeves. 

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/mooncrestar.html

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  8. Funkmaster V

    Surprise! You dirty hookers!

    Jon Stoll, Jr. (AKA Silverback) is helping me catch up on reviewing and creating content in the midst of an Atari 7800 scene that has amazingly gotten more and more frantic in the last few years. When we catch up on all of the original release reviews, we can delve into the more fun and unpredictable waters. Here's what has been recently added to www.atari7800forever.com

     

    Silverback reviews Mario Brothers, Ms. Pac Man, Kung Fu Master, Pole Position 2. Silverback interviews Frankodragon (Roof Pooper, Fat Axl, Hearty Manslapper). Funkmaster V interviews Muddyfunster (EXO, Danger Zone, Bernie)

     

    #MarioBros #kungfu #MsPacMan #EXO #FatAxl #poleposition2 #wjhcam #campsmokey #thehike2021

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  9. Funkmaster V

    I've been horsing around and mostly enjoying Micro Center's Atari Ultimate Dual Fight Stick with Trac Ball for a year and a half, and have had an Atari Spinner installed for a year (it was very easy to do). After all that time, I have discovered (for myself at least) which 10 games utilize the machine the best with the emulators I currently have. This is my top ten list- They are not the best games of all time, but the best on this particular hardware... that I have discovered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UwkSg8Rkqc

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    1. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Great picks and video ! Subscribed! Thanks for sharing. 

    2. Funkmaster V

      Funkmaster V

      Thank ya mane

  10. Funkmaster V

    Over the last few decades, only a small number of unreleased prototypes were discovered for the Atari 7800. Some are masterpieces, some are not playable at all. At Atari7800Forever.com, we rank the top 10 that have been found. #atari7800 http://www.atari7800forever.com/top10up.html

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  11. Funkmaster V

    Hobby Programmer Brek Brixius (SiO2) has a new Etsy store, and apparently I was his first customer! Brek showered me with funktastic gifts that I will reveal in the video and we will take a look at this awesome looking cart and Brek's take on the old Atari 2600 game Fast Food! #atari #atari7800

     

     

  12. Funkmaster V

    Ever since I heard that Popeye was almost the "Jumpman" in what turned out to be Donkey Kong, I always had a little hot thought... What if...

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/sailorxplumber.html

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    1. Justin

      Justin

      You know, I'm just realizing Olive Oil doesn't look that different from Pauline

    2. Funkmaster V

      Funkmaster V

      Yup. I also love that graphic that I found that put the Popeye people on the cab instead of the Nintendo characters in the DK poses. Bluto looks like DK quite a bit, too. 

  13. Funkmaster V

    For those who are into emulation of retro games, Trebor (from Trebor's Stuff) just updated his Atari 7800 ROM Pack for the first time in about a year. There are dozens and dozens of games, gimmicks and updates to check out. Links to java based emulators, my thoughts on a few of the updates, and the link to the ROM Pack itself is located here: 

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/treborsrompack2022.html

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  14. Funkmaster V

    In recent years, I've seen that there has been some confusion and real life tears in regards to Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest. It all stems from Bobby D astutely inventing a "C Button" for the Pro System. Here's how to fix the confusion with the game in the modern age where people use emulation more than consoles. 

    https://www.atari7800forever.com/bentleybearbacklash.html

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    1. Justin

      Justin

      I didn't realize the 3-button issue had grown so hot 🔥 My issue was always the lag

  15. Funkmaster V

    Toki is one of the missing prototypes in the Atari 7800 library... but it's not really missing. Here's where it is, and why you can't play it.

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/whereistoki.html

    #wjhcam #atari7800 #toki #prosystem #thehike2021thehike2021

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  16. Funkmaster V

    Rikki & Vikki did a lot to prove that the Atari 7800 was capable of rendering incredible graphics and sound with amazing depth and gameplay, however it couldn't escape one of the system's issues altogether. Here's how to fix the Rikki & Vikki game breaking glitch. http://www.atari7800forever.com/rikkivikkifix.html #rikkivikki #atari7800 #rikkiandvikki

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  17. Funkmaster V

    It's completed: 5 reviews at Atari 7800 Forever in one weekend!

    Venture, Sirius, Adventures of Olli Troll, Joust, and Merlain. Reach for your wallets, fools! You need these in your lyfe. www.Atari7800Forever.com #atari #atari7800 #homebrews

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    1. Justin

      Justin

      Been waiting for this! Thanks @Funkmaster V 🙌

  18. Funkmaster V

    Poetiru: Review
    I like reviewing games like this. But then again, I like rancid milk. Here's my take on Poetiru, available for free on the creator's website.. 

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/poetiru.html

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  19. Funkmaster V

    Back in the double aughts, the 7800 community was happy to become foster parents to the wayfaring, troubled 2600 cart "Save Mary". This inspired many artist renditions, scribblings, and etchings of labels, some of which exist on the internet still to this day. Tonight, I compiled the surviving images in one article and I poke fun at most of them:


    The Save Mary Box Art Gallery

    www.atari7800forever.com/savemaryboxart.html

     

    In recent months, I have also updated the site with reviews of Save Mary, Xenophobe, Millipede, Robotron 2084, Froggie and more! Check it out. 
    www.atari7800forever.com

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    1. DegasElite

      DegasElite

      FYI, the song described in Exhibit #6 of the Save Mary Box Art Gallery, "Money for Nothing," was by Dire Straits. I remember the video because it was the first fully-CG music video ever made. It was tops in the MTV Video Music Awards of that year, and I think it was 1985. I loved that song. Thanks for letting me share. :O)

  20. Funkmaster V

    An April Fool's Joke turned into a graphical hack of Centipede... but is it really Millipede? Check it out har

    http://www.atari7800forever.com/millipeder.html

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  21. Funkmaster V

    Marc Oberhäuser has a fun name to say and a really cool store on Etsy called AtariGameBoxes. It features the game boxes that he conjures up for homebrews, reproductions, limited releases and prototypes. He has dozens of Atari 7800 game boxes available at around $16-17 a pop (and other classic systems too). Funkmaster V ordered a handful and looks at them for the first time with you. #atarigameboxes #atari7800 #atari Check out the biggest Atari 7800 website on the planet: www.Atari7800Forever.com

     

    https://youtu.be/rLrwH_kQExk

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    1. socrates63

      socrates63

      I didn't know that Marc had an Etsy store. I ordered 2600 game boxes from him through AtariAge forum before -- top notch quality.

  22. Funkmaster V

    Mr. raz0red has cooked up an Atari 7800 emulator so easy to use, that I put it permanently on the front page of my website. Emulation is never perfect, but you can experience so many homebrews and works in progress by simply clicking a few mouse clicks. So fun. Try to beat my scores on the boards! My initials are VIN. http://www.atari7800forever.com

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  23. Funkmaster V

    This weekend, the good guys at Atari 7800 Forever churned out 4 reviews of classic 7800 games for your azzes... We found a great one, a good one, and a couple of stinkers. Find out what we thought of Water Ski, Super Pac Man, Tank Command and Pac Man Collection on the Atari 7800 Mothership! www.atari7800forever.com

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  24. Funkmaster V

    Super Pac Man is a super hero version of good ole Pac Man, but I find this Avenger more Hawkeye than Hulk. http://www.atari7800forever.com/superpacmanr.html

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  25. Funkmaster V
    New Review!
    Alpha Race from Good Deal Games
    This sequel to Omega Race finally adds a racing element to a game with "Race" in the title. Genius!

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