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PSA: Atari's running 20% off of merch, including the VCS at atari.com. For the All-In, the first 100 customers can get an extra 15% using code RED15.
That's $204 for the black Walnut plus two controllers!

🤔 I wonder if kids 30 years from now will collect fidget spinners?

I'm trying to figure out how to write a simple game on my Atari 400 which goes like this:
The Atari picks a random number from 1 to 100. The player enters their name, presses return and then types in a guess. The computer says "Try a higher or lower number or That's it! if they guess it.  The computer keeps track on screen of how long it takes to get the correct number.
Here's what I have so far but it's not working.  I'm hoping for some help.  Thanks.
 

PSA:  Our Series Two giveaway winner will be announced in an upcoming episode of Atari Newsline by @Ballistik! Be sure to keep your eyes on Ballistik's awesome YouTube channel and check it out if you're not already a subscriber! 
https://youtube.com/@ballistik_coffee_boy
Thanks to Ballistik for helping with the announcement and getting the word out about ClubVCS and our challenge!

It is awesome. 50 tables included. 

Micro Pinball has arrived!  It took about two weeks, which was expected.
FedEX delivered it to the wrong address (the house next door).  No biggie, but still.  Not cool.  My poor neighbor was embarrassed that I saw her in PJ's.  Oops.
I'm not sure that I'll have time to open and assemble this today, but I will post here when I do. 
 

Micro Pinball has arrived!  It took about two weeks, which was expected.
FedEX delivered it to the wrong address (the house next door).  No biggie, but still.  Not cool.  My poor neighbor was embarrassed that I saw her in PJ's.  Oops.
I'm not sure that I'll have time to open and assemble this today, but I will post here when I do. 
 

Micro Pinball has arrived!  It took about two weeks, which was expected.
FedEX delivered it to the wrong address (the house next door).  No biggie, but still.  Not cool.  My poor neighbor was embarrassed that I saw her in PJ's.  Oops.
I'm not sure that I'll have time to open and assemble this today, but I will post here when I do. 
 

If you are on Instagram, there is a fun Atari-related hashtag, #FebrATARI. Each day in February, post a different Atari pic.
I'm doing A to Z Jaguar games as much as possible since 2023 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Jaguar's launch.
I'm also posting mine to Twitter:
 

Here's an awesome interview  with Llamasoft on Akka Arrh.
https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-llamasofts-jeff-minter-discusses-his-new-game-akka-arrh-and-working-with-atari
 

The February ClubVCS Recharged Squad Challenge game is Neo Breakout from Atari 50!
Live now through February 28th! 
 

Amazon has the Amiga A500 Mini in stock again, if anyone is interested.  I ordered one this morning. 

https://www.amazon.com/A500-Mini-electronic-games/dp/B09CM1C3LX
 

Amazon has the Amiga A500 Mini in stock again, if anyone is interested.  I ordered one this morning. 

https://www.amazon.com/A500-Mini-electronic-games/dp/B09CM1C3LX
 

💥hi guys, i posted another new LOT of BOXED 2600, 7800, 400/800/XL/XE games cheap, $99 free ship to USA. this one has galaxian w the comic, q*bert, burgertime & others. MORE coming soon! e-mail me at video61@atarisales.com if interested, see listings for details. THANK YOU!
 

Bloody Wolf. 
I had never played this one before. It's ok. Not great, not terrible.  Seems a bit repetitive. 

Bloody Wolf. 
I had never played this one before. It's ok. Not great, not terrible.  Seems a bit repetitive. 

🕹️Happy #AtariDay! Remember to wear something Atari, strike up a conversation and share a game! It’s a great way to introduce family & friends to the World of Atari!

I finally bought an Atari VCS...
It's been a roller coaster experience. Full video review this week!
#atari #atari50 #atarivcs #retrogaming

It's official! Caverns of Mars: Recharged is coming to the VCS and other platforms on March 9!
 

I've been adjusting my new RTO schedule, hence the limited communication lately. The flip side is that I have large block of time where I can edit & do show prep. So here's the teaser for Episode 97 streaming Wednesday night at 9pm ET! The show will feature new retrogaming records, a look at new homebrews for Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-Bit, & C64, plus a few tournament updates!
 

I'm bad!

I'm alone this evening, so I got subway for dinner and am watching Star Trek. Don't judge me. 

😎🤷🏼‍♂️Strapped in for the night in front of the PC with my black coffee followed by mint tea. You can’t stop me I am a wild man.

Batari now has HOKEY chips available for people who purchased a Concerto cart in the past.  Check your e-mails for a link to his Erstwhile Technologies site. 

Batari now has HOKEY chips available for people who purchased a Concerto cart in the past.  Check your e-mails for a link to his Erstwhile Technologies site.