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  1. Sabertooth
    We should stick with blue (Hard) as the default. The gameplay seems to be the same for this setting, where the controls of the pink amoeba were updated.
  2. Sabertooth

    PSA: AtariAge "last chance" sale. Get 'em while you can.

     

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    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      I literally just found out after seeing this video. 

       

    3. socrates63

      socrates63

      I’m a bit sad to see this happen. Seeing talented people attempting to duplicate arcade classics on the venerable 2600 was always a fun watch and play. The activity always brought a lot of buzz to the community and 2600 platform. Oh well, nothing lasts forever.

      I hope we will see more original works as a result of this.

    4. peteym5

      peteym5

      I always said making clones or ports of unlicensed games is like playing Russian Roulette. Many copyright holders may not seem to care about games we make on these systems, but eventually, one may get copied, and the copyright owner complains. We know Nintendo is protective of their Mario franchise, and I stay cleared of that. I always tell people if you figure out the programming to do the mechanics of something like Super Mario Land/World/ etc on your system. Why not just replace graphics, sounds, sprites, music with your own designs. Make new levels with things placed in different areas of the screen. Now you made your own original game that you own the intellectual property. 
      Why don't those talented people start creating original stuff that is just as exiting to play? 
      I know I am not innocent with making clones. I made ported Tempest and Venture to Atari 8-bit only because I was working with someone who really wanted those games ported. When I started making these projects, I expressed my concerns with him about copyright. I had many problems working with him behind the scenes, and was glad when his partnership with myself and Video61 was terminated. I did what I mentioned here, took what I learned, and starting making original stuff. 

  3. Sabertooth
    Welcome to the Club @emt1171!
  4. Sabertooth
    This is a pickup and a PSA. Atari and developer Grapite Lab released a free demo version of their upcoming title Mr. Run & Jump on Steam. You get access to the first world of the game; three levels & a "boss." The Steam demo is available through July 3. I definitely recommend checking it out. It's a very hard but super fun precision platformer. I hope we see more IP like this from Atari. Here's a quick gameplay only video. I'm playing as "Ms. Run & Jump."
  5. Sabertooth
    A positive take from John Hancock?!
  6. Sabertooth
    I was going for an "Adventure-ey" sound. Here's Missile Command. The music is almost "warlike", but in a Wizard of Oz kinda way.
  7. Sabertooth
    I finally unboxed my copy of the Atari XP version of Adventure. Here's a short unboxing.
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    Catacombs of Chaos and Retro Game Quest are out now for $2.99 ea.
  9. Sabertooth
    Here's the launch trailer for Turnament from the dev behind Catty & Batty!
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    Release Date: 07/07/23 Retail: $5.99 Developer(s): Philipp Lehner/Muddasheep Publisher: Philipp Lehner/Muddasheep Official Site Synopsis : You are a space mining apprentice with a bright future ahead. However, your superior Commander Neek would rather watch a movie than teach you anything. Can you collect crystals and survive on your own?
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    Welcome to the official topic for Turnament
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    As announced today via the official Atari VCS Twitter Account, several 2600 homebrews are making there way to the VCS this Friday, June 16, 2023! John Hancock has three homebrew titles released for the 2600. These include Catacombs of Chaos, Retro Game Quest, and Game Panic. No word on pricing. Here's a video from the man himself going over the games:
  14. Sabertooth
    Welcome to the official topic for Immortal John Hancock 2600 Homebrews
  15. Sabertooth
    Yeah @Yorkies TV, your score has really JUMPED! 🙃
  16. Sabertooth
    More information at Endgadget. https://www.engadget.com/mr-run-and-jump-will-be-the-first-official-cartridge-for-the-atari-2600-since-1990-110010790.html
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    It looks like the 2600 version of Mr.Run & Jump is coming to physical via AtariXP! Details in the XP thread here.
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    Atari just announced a new 2600 cart for Mr. Run & Jump. For those that don't know, Mr. Run & Jump is the new precision platformer coming to modern consoles, including the VCS. However, it started as a 2600 game by the lead dev that he was doing in his free time. Atari is releasing the 2600 game. The first Atari released original 2600 game since the early 1990s. The XP cart with box and manual will be $59.99 and is available for order on July 31st!
  19. Sabertooth

    Apparently, John Hancock made some games that will be published to the VCS!

    1. RickR

      RickR

      SWEET!  Although I was going to buy the real deals from him next time I saw him.  I mean, I still will. 🙂 

       

  20. Sabertooth
    A new trailer for Spirit of the Samurai! And check out that sweet VCS logo on at the end!
  21. Sabertooth
    It looks like it all has the rain filter. I'll be honest, it's hard to complain about a $2.99 game, but I'd steer clear of this one. It seems like the dev rushed it out. The Sound FX are so low in the mix as not to exist. Even with the music off I can barely hear it. The control mechanism is not very responsive. The filter is kinda obnoxious. Maybe if he did some improvements it might be OK. For the same money you could get the amazing Amoeba Jump, Tower of Rubble, or Mad Age & This Guy. I'm curious what others think. I see @D.joe on the top of the leaderboard. What's your take?
  22. Sabertooth
    It's not really a driving game. It's like a two-button game. The functions are Accelerate and Change Lanes. I don't quite have the hang of it, but feels a bit like a third-person Flappy Bird, only with levels. The levels are super short and there are reportedly 20 or so.
  23. Sabertooth
    Here's a gameplay video from the dev:
  24. Sabertooth
    Release Date: June 9, 2023 Retail: 2.99 Developer(s): Metgan Games Publisher: Metgan Games Official Site Synopsis : From the VCS Discord: Out today is a simple arcade-style car game from Metgan Games, called Metgan's Traffic Mission. A short traffic dodger that fits into that "pickup and play" for quick gameplay.
  25. Sabertooth
    Welcome to the official topic for Metgan's Traffic Mission
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