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  1. Sabertooth
    "It is the nineties and there is time for KLAX..." I'm celebrating beta firmware v1.1 REV2 with gameplay of the prototype of KLAX for the Atari 7800. This was one of the games that had not worked for me until the update. Programmed by David Dentt, KLAX was one of several completed titles that were shelved by Atari late in the life of console. A port of the Atari Games' arcade game, the 7800 version does a fair job of bringing the puzzler home. It's too bad that we didn't get the full release as this is far superior to the 2600 game. If only it had some sweet pokey music to compliment the gameplay... Is there time for KLAX in 2024? You bet!
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    Release Date: January 26, 2024 Retail: $3.99 Developer: Tree Fall Games Publisher: Tree Fall Games Official Site Synopsis: Mighty Math is a mind-bending fusion of arcade survival and brain training all in one. Anyone can pick it up and play. It starts with a simple premise, collect a required set of numbers before all numbers run out to survive each round. As you collect numbers, you will change the player value. You must maintain a player value between 0 and 9. If you go over or under this value range you will be instantly destroyed. Although the game starts with a simple concept, it contains endless rounds and ramps in difficulty. Survive as long as you can to set high scores to share with your friends! Enjoy wild randomized runs with varying sets of numbers and traps for a unique experience for each run! Train your brain as you survive the mathematical onslaught in Mighty Math!
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    Welcome to the official topic for Mighty Math
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    Release Date: January 19, 2024 Retail: $9.99 Developer(s): 2ndBoss Publisher: 2ndBoss Official Site Synopsis : In Wild Dogs the world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible. 2D platformer with classic and varied mechanics; Shoot in 8 directions; Pilot planes, mecha and everything that is within your reach; Most bizarre and varied boss fights; Rain bullets with varied and powerful shots; Switch between multiple color palettes. Whether human or dog, it's time to shoot!
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    Welcome to the official topic for Wild Dogs
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    ICYMI: ALAN-1, the devs behind Avoan Knights are hosting an in-person tournament in Utah this weekend for the top players. $10K is on the line! Good luck to the VCS community members who are making the trip! @Mockduck, @Yorkies TV, @D.joe, @retroman21, @Hippy Kenny We sincerely hope that all of you have a blast and that one of you bring home the top prize!
  8. Sabertooth
    Love this one! A stone cold classic.
  9. Sabertooth
    This looks like it could look nice with a VCS. Is it BT?
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    For the second update it was just the dumper and firmware image, so I skipped that step altogether.
  11. Sabertooth
    7800 compatibility has really improved with v1.1 REV2. My copies of Klax, Rampage and Double Dragon all now work. Also, the composite filter for Tower Toppler and Jinx look terrific. Finally Tower Toppler looks decent in HD!
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    New update with additional fixes is up now at AA. 1.1 Rev2 https://forums.atariage.com/topic/360038-atari-2600-beta-update-11-rev2/
  13. Sabertooth
    In no particular order: 1. 3D Dot Game Heroes 2. Dragon Age: Origins (Ultimate Edition) 3. Wipeout HD 4. Darksiders 1 5. The Walking Dead (Tell Tale) 6. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 7. Mass Effect 2 8. Elder Scrolls: Oblivion 9. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX 10. Little Big Planet
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    Why is Road Runner for the 2600 so freakin' hard?!  It's killing my wrist!

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    1. RickR

      RickR

      Beep beep!

    2. Marco1019

      Marco1019

      I've never played it. Does it play like Decathlon?

    3. DegasElite

      DegasElite

      It's pretty cool. Avoid Wile E. Coyote and eat lots of bird seed. It keeps your energy up. There are obstacles as well, like cliffs, bombs, etc. It's a good facsimile of the arcade version, for the A2600 anyway. Both the arcade and A2600 versions were developed by Atari.

  15. Sabertooth
    I think that this is a terrific idea @RickR! As you said, it will be great to have an excuse to pay our Evercades and explore the cart collections. Count me in!
  16. Sabertooth

    It was cool to see French Youtuber Manu Atari (GemTos) share out the ClubVCS Fanzine!

     

    1. Justin

      Justin

      WHOA cool, I'm just now seeing this! Late last night I finished some back end "club" work on the site and before bed took out the Club VCS Zine and read through it again. I never expected a print edition would materialize so quickly and look so good. VCS players are extremely lucky to receive this kind of incredible support. I always think of the Amico guys out there who must feel so devastated about where things are right now, and then I look at the VCS community and think how fortunate we are to have this.

  17. Sabertooth
    Bringing Crystal Castles home to the 2600 was ambitious to say the least. Some would argue that attempting a pseudo-3D, trackball controlled arcade game filled with bright castles and colorful characters to Atari's (by 1984) seven year old console was an effort in futility. But when did that ever stop Atari? Programmed by Peter Niday, this port does an admirable job with pseudo-3D castles, a variety of enemies, between level tunes and - most importantly - Bentley Bear! The translation to the 2600 is not all gems and honey. Control with the joystick - particularly a stiff CX-40 - can be a wrist wrecking chore. Still, worth checking out if only for Atari's furry mascot!
  18. Sabertooth
    The Alpha Demo for the long-awaited PolyGunR is available as a free download on the Atari VCS!
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    My car is a total loss and I got my settlement valuation which met my expectations. I'm thinking of going with a certified used Ioniq 5 as it's the closest thing to Trapper Keeper on wheels that exists in today's market.

    I'm going to be out test driving for the next several days. I have a rental until Monday.

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    2. Justin

      Justin

      @Sabertooth It has to be intentional. Lancia was an Italian marque that is out of production and not widely known in our part of the world. People with an interest in those types of cars or Rally racing from the 1980s would know the Lancia Delta as an icon. I was big into Sega Rally on Saturn when it first came out and drove the tires off of that little sucker. I think it's really cool that Hyuandi was willing to put this design into production.

    3. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I ended up pivoting after a few test drives. I went with a VW ID.4. It's the largest car I've had, but works well with my family needs. 3 years of free charging a few blocks away too. I take delivery tomorrow morning.

    4. RickR

      RickR

      Nice!  Congrats. Have fun with your sweet new ride. 

  20. Sabertooth
    Atari has announced the development of a limited series documentary about the 50 year history of the company/brand. ...today announced the company has partnered with Emmy-winning producers Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz of Alfred Street Industries to produce and direct a limited documentary series. The series, tentatively titled Game Changers: The Story of Atari, will present Atari’s definitive history and anticipated future. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/01/16/2810266/0/en/Atari-Spins-Up-Limited-Series-Documentary.html
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    Great show! I had to catch it after the live stream. And it was an honor just to be nominated. I got choked up a little...I had a speech ready and everything. 🤣
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    Yeah, I think we may see these in the $30 PLAION version.
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    Now available for preorder in the U.S. via Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/THE400-Mini-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B0CS3VD9TJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=2YZDG7X00EVHE&keywords=atari+400+mini&qid=1705161777&sprefix=atari+400+mini%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-7
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    I wanted to follow-up Seaquest with Atari's own underwater odyssey: Aquaventure! This is a fun game and it amazes me that Atari didn't release it in 1983. I love the colorful sprites - especially on a CRT. The lose a little something in HD. This is the XP Standard Edition cart that Atari released last year. For those that don't know, an XP cart will not work on a Retron77 - so the 2600 plus is a great way to experience this and the other XP titles.
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    Well, it looks like I'll be getting a car payment for the first time in a while. I loved my MINI S 4-door. It was more fun to drive than any car I've owned since my '85 Fiero. RIP little buddy.

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    1. Albert

      Albert

      MINI S is a good car. Do you think you'll get another MINI?

    2. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I loved the car, but it's doubtful that I'll get another MINI. As my daughter gets bigger it's become harder to get in and out with the car seat. So I'll probably go with something larger in the near term.

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