7800 Pro Gamer

So it's been a while since it came out, has anybody completed this game yet.  I finished repairing the main hall, saved all the kids and beat the final boss and I loved playing the game but that ending is underwhelming.  Does it get better if you collect everything?  I honestly doubt it but I'm just curious if anybody else has completed the game, especially 100%...

I'm not sure how I feel about berzerk but I am proud to see so many familiar names at the top of the score list.  I wanted to get the top score but damn you guys are good lol
I'm not sure if Berzerk is a good representation of the classic but it is a fun game.  If I had to recommend it as a game then yeah it's fun and addictive.  If you wanted me to recommend it as a berzerk game I honestly don't know yet.  It doesn't really feel like Berzerk to me so far...
 

Also I wanted to let everybody know that I am still the 7800 Pro Gamer on YouTube, that's my personal moniker.  But the channel has changed to The Atari Network because I felt a bit limited.  While almost all of you have been nothing but supportive, others didn't like me covering anything but 7800 since that's what the channel name implied.  But I wanted to cover the new VCS, plug n plays, Atari news and even venture into other Atari consoles!  And after talking to a few successful YouTubers, some of which tip 100,000 subscribers, I believe the right decision was to broaden the channel name just a bit. 
I won't ever cover things outside of Atari like sega or nintendo.... Well I have an April fools day idea but that's humorous... Hopefully!  Anyway Atari is what I love and I wanted to explore in creating content beyond the 7800.  I have a unique opportunity to give unbiased reviews and information on many other Atari consoles as I haven't experienced them yet to this point.  But also still have it come from an Atari fan.  
But let's face it guys, if you subscribed to the channel for 7800 stuff then that's always going to be my go to content.  I still want to revamp and finish the man vs 7800 series, and I have a ton of opinions and knowledge about 7800 stuff.  You'll all get what you subscribed for and then some!  The content can be considered 7800+ lol
Thanks for all the support and I hope you continue to enjoy and watch the content!

Well it's been a while since I updated the post and a lot of content has come out!  The Atari Network acquired a few new consoles so now our coverage includes all of the following:
Atari 2600 Video Computer System
Atari 5200 SuperSystem
Atari 7800 Prosystem
Atari Jaguar 64 Bit Console
Atari VCS 800
Plug in Plays (GameStation Pro, etc)
And we aren't stopping there.  It's taking a while to produce content on our new consoles but once they're established the Atari Network will acquire a Lynx and a form of the Atari 8 bit line.  Being a network based around Atari, I think it's important to cover a bit of everything. 
But regardless of all that we've put out a video all about my acquisition of a "cheap" 5200.  How hard is it to get a good quality 5200 under 100 dollars in 2023 and 2024?  Well watch and find out!
If you prefer reviews we got you covered.  I have a bunch done and set to upload the rest of the month so you'll get to see 7800 Lava Lamps and 8 Tracks Theatre, 2600 Secret Quest and the 5200 version of Gremlins!  One of them gets our lowest score ever, try to guess which!  But check out the ones we've already done, such as tempest 2000, Midnight Mutants and Haunted House!  And one of those got our first ever perfect score!
 
 
 
And our Thursday Featured content keeps coming too!  Check out what we've been featuring since the Halloween video!  The Atari Gamestation Pro first impressions, and the Defense of Jack Tramiel!  Great conversation in the Jack Tramiel comment section too!  And this Thursday we have reviews of Atari commercials spanning all consoles and computers!  I've been using a lot of commercial footage in my videos so I need to get it out of my system lol.  Then on Thanksgiving we give thanks... For Atari of course!  With our video on Atari Things to be Thankful for!  Get stuffed on food and then fall asleep watching Atari Network.  Then rewatch it again I can use the views lol. 
 
and remember guys if you feel your favorite console is being neglected then please be patient.  We have plans for more VCS videos, Jaguar content and coverage on everything else atari!  Head on down to the Atari Network for piping hot reviews, and savory features!  Y'all come back now ya hear!
 
 

So it's been a while since it came out, has anybody completed this game yet.  I finished repairing the main hall, saved all the kids and beat the final boss and I loved playing the game but that ending is underwhelming.  Does it get better if you collect everything?  I honestly doubt it but I'm just curious if anybody else has completed the game, especially 100%...

I'm not sure how I feel about berzerk but I am proud to see so many familiar names at the top of the score list.  I wanted to get the top score but damn you guys are good lol
I'm not sure if Berzerk is a good representation of the classic but it is a fun game.  If I had to recommend it as a game then yeah it's fun and addictive.  If you wanted me to recommend it as a berzerk game I honestly don't know yet.  It doesn't really feel like Berzerk to me so far...
 

We don't plan on stopping we're just getting started!

We don't plan on stopping we're just getting started!

Love listening to you guys. PLease don't stop the Podcast anytime soon. 

This magazine is incredible!  Obviously a labor of love and a great throwback for lovers of Atari!  Back to the days of flipping magazines to learn about new games, etc.  I haven't read everything and I only just found out about it but I really enjoy it so far!  
I can't wait to finish reading it but thank you so much @Sabertooth and any other contributors for making something so cool.

This magazine is incredible!  Obviously a labor of love and a great throwback for lovers of Atari!  Back to the days of flipping magazines to learn about new games, etc.  I haven't read everything and I only just found out about it but I really enjoy it so far!  
I can't wait to finish reading it but thank you so much @Sabertooth and any other contributors for making something so cool.

This magazine is incredible!  Obviously a labor of love and a great throwback for lovers of Atari!  Back to the days of flipping magazines to learn about new games, etc.  I haven't read everything and I only just found out about it but I really enjoy it so far!  
I can't wait to finish reading it but thank you so much @Sabertooth and any other contributors for making something so cool.

Hey guys!  So the Atari 7800 Halloween Game video came out on Thursday and I think it turned out very well!  Doesn't seem to be a run away hit, but I think it conveys what I was hoping it would.  Even if it isn't as grand as I envisioned lol.  Check it out below!
 
Also, this Sunday I have a review going up for Haunted House (2023) on the Atari VCS, and its the first video branded with the Atari Network intro.  The next video will have a disclaimer over the intro and I hope that will keep Atari from making me change the name back, but we'll find out!
With that said, we had to miss the podcast last night because I had some family obligations to take care of.  So you can catch me and Vinnie on the Atari 7800 Forever Podcast tonight, October 21st at 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time!  We'll be talking about new Atari stuff including the Gamestation Pro, newly released VCS games, EXO and more!  Check it out down below, even if you missed it live you can watch it on replay!  I hope you all tune in and enjoy it.  Remember, audience participation in the chat is always welcome but not required!
 
Next Thursday I'll have my video on the gamestation entitled My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro Overview and Thoughts!  It goes over what you get in the box, what games are included on the console, how they play, what I think of the hardware, and how you can expand it along with limitations to the expansion!  Be sure to check it out if your on the fence about the Atari Gamestation Pro!
Then the sunday after that we have the final halloween review, which will be the winner of the poll from my channels community tab.  So far it looks like Midnight Mutants will be getting the review, which will be the 3rd video I've done on that game since I started the channel!  Good thing its a good game lol
Be sure to check out all that and more on The Atari Network!  Eat.  Sleep.  Atari!

Hey guys as not to flood the forums I'm putting this here and on my YouTube channel thread.  Special saturday podcast tonight at 7:30 EST!
watch on the Big n Funky Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@FunkmasterV or on The Atari Network!
 
 
 

Hey guys!  So the Atari 7800 Halloween Game video came out on Thursday and I think it turned out very well!  Doesn't seem to be a run away hit, but I think it conveys what I was hoping it would.  Even if it isn't as grand as I envisioned lol.  Check it out below!
 
Also, this Sunday I have a review going up for Haunted House (2023) on the Atari VCS, and its the first video branded with the Atari Network intro.  The next video will have a disclaimer over the intro and I hope that will keep Atari from making me change the name back, but we'll find out!
With that said, we had to miss the podcast last night because I had some family obligations to take care of.  So you can catch me and Vinnie on the Atari 7800 Forever Podcast tonight, October 21st at 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time!  We'll be talking about new Atari stuff including the Gamestation Pro, newly released VCS games, EXO and more!  Check it out down below, even if you missed it live you can watch it on replay!  I hope you all tune in and enjoy it.  Remember, audience participation in the chat is always welcome but not required!
 
Next Thursday I'll have my video on the gamestation entitled My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro Overview and Thoughts!  It goes over what you get in the box, what games are included on the console, how they play, what I think of the hardware, and how you can expand it along with limitations to the expansion!  Be sure to check it out if your on the fence about the Atari Gamestation Pro!
Then the sunday after that we have the final halloween review, which will be the winner of the poll from my channels community tab.  So far it looks like Midnight Mutants will be getting the review, which will be the 3rd video I've done on that game since I started the channel!  Good thing its a good game lol
Be sure to check out all that and more on The Atari Network!  Eat.  Sleep.  Atari!

Hey guys as not to flood the forums I'm putting this here and on my YouTube channel thread.  Special saturday podcast tonight at 7:30 EST!
watch on the Big n Funky Productions YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@FunkmasterV or on The Atari Network!
 
 
 

God David was such a cool guy to talk to!  What a witty and funny dude!  We were lucky to have him lending his talents to the 7800.  I shudder to think how ninja Golf would've turned out in somebody else's hands who doesn't have the sharp mind of Mr Dentt!

Looking forward to it.

That video shows what the channel is about quite well.  Let's hope Atari doesn't make you change the name of the channel!

Ok so the channel has been rebranded to the Atari Network.  Check out the channel trailer below.  As stated by a few of you, I'm still going under the 7800 Pro Gamer name myself but the channel now has a broader name.
Apparently I was informed after I already changed the name that Atari has been removing channels that use their name and logo.  Does anybody know of any examples of this?  It seems weird that they would force fan channels that just want to spread the word out of their channel but I understand them wanting to protect their brand. 
Either way this should be the one and only rebranding.  Unless Atari themselves step in and force me to change it, if they do I'll go back to 7800 Pro Gamer. 
Alright don't forget the video tomorrow guys!  And I have another review going up Sunday.  These videos are much better than the last couple I feel. 
 
 
 

Ok so the channel has been rebranded to the Atari Network.  Check out the channel trailer below.  As stated by a few of you, I'm still going under the 7800 Pro Gamer name myself but the channel now has a broader name.
Apparently I was informed after I already changed the name that Atari has been removing channels that use their name and logo.  Does anybody know of any examples of this?  It seems weird that they would force fan channels that just want to spread the word out of their channel but I understand them wanting to protect their brand. 
Either way this should be the one and only rebranding.  Unless Atari themselves step in and force me to change it, if they do I'll go back to 7800 Pro Gamer. 
Alright don't forget the video tomorrow guys!  And I have another review going up Sunday.  These videos are much better than the last couple I feel. 
 
 
 

Well that's simple lol thank you!
 
Now I need to get some graphics and intros made

Well I've been trying new things on the channel.  Still being within the first 90 days I figure now is a great time to experiment.  So I've done a couple live streams that went pretty ok I think.  The live interactions was great but you can watch the replay here:
 
 
After the Water Ski stream I played that one again and actually conquered it!  And my God, after so many years of trying that ending was sure something.  Maybe one of the greatest video game endings ever?  At least on the 7800 right?  It definitely wasn't disappointing and anticlimactic!  I decided to just do some quick and dirty editing and post it as an extra video this week.  I mean there isn't a lot to tell about the development and Froggo because so little is known of them.  So here's a bonus Man vs 7800!
 
Tomorrow I'll have a review of Yars Recharged for the Atari VCS and Thursday I should have my final thoughts, aka my review of the Atari VCS itself!  I'm not sure what I'll do after Thursday so stay tuned as we fly by the seat of our pants!  And as always thanks for the support guys!  I never thought I'd find more than a hundred people that would care what I have to say.  Being able to get 600 subscribers and talking Atari with you all has been a great boon to my experience with the hobby.  Thank you!
 

Just a small update and some thoughts in general, but last night I streamed Midnight Mutants and it was a lot of fun. There about 8-9 people that are active in the chat and they talked about the game, old television, wrestling and of course, Atari in general.  There was about 14 other people that cycled in and out but it was great fun.  I really like that people are chatting with each other, maybe we can build a nice little community.  Here's the replay of your so inclined...
also, this Thursdays feature is being switched from my Final Thoughts on the Atari VCS or the Atari VCS Review to "Why Did Atari Coin Op Love the NES & Hate the 7800".  Over that's a shorter video than I expected it to be but I wanted to keep it concise and to the point. I really want to dress it up though to make it an entertaining watch. 
I don't know when the VCS review will go out as I wanted to do the Halloween Special and Galaxian Review next week but it's good to have a video in my back pocket I guess. 
I'm shocked at how many videos I want to do on the 7800 and Atari in general.  I have so many ideas and I haven't forgotten any.  I still want to put out "A Definitive Guide to 7800 Controllers", "In Defense of Jack Tramiel and the 7800", "Recommended Reading for Atari Fans", "What's the Deal with Atari 2600 Red Box Games", "Comparing all NES and 7800 Multiplatform Games" and so many more.  Not to mention reviews for Jinks, Delta Space Arena, Venture, Wizards Dungeon, Tank Command and more.  Hopefully I get all these out eventually...
 
As always thanks for the never ending support and ideas!
 
 

Hey guys, the new video went up earlier today about why we didn't see Atari's Coin Op division games on the Atari 7800 but they jumped through hoops to get them on the NES and other consoles.  Its laser focused on the 7800 but there is some good discussion about the Atari ST and Lynx starting in the comments, so get engaged!  Check the video out here:
 
Also tomorrow night is the (bi)monthly podcast, or procast as I cleverly dubbed it!  You can check it out below tomorrow, Friday October 6th at 7:30 PM EST!  We will be discussing the Atari 2600+ and its compatibility with the Atari 7800 games and homebrews, along with what controllers we expect to see sold for it.  Not to mention the possibility of a XP style line of games for the 7800 and other games they could release on cartridge.  
Also, we will talk about a few of Atari's other new products, like The Outlaw Special Edition and the new Berzerk cartridge they started selling on their store.  We can also touch on anything you guys want to chat about so be sure to log in, watch and get engaged!