The Professor

Looks good...but I've decided Popeye's is pretty good too...and we have those local.  The red beans and rice at Popeye's is so freakin' good. 

Too bad you didn't get to experience Popeye's while Al Copeland owned it. Now that was some great Fried Chicken!!!!

They are famous for their chili so most of the menu is chili based. Ex. You can get a double bacon chili cheese burger.

It's easy to forget that this is actually a really fun game. I was only 10 when I first had it and played it all the time. Once the better versions became available this was quickly tossed aside though. I think we can all agree that compared to the arcade it was terrible, but it's still fun for what it is.  3,106 so far. Played on the 7800 w/ 2600 joystick.

Just played a round using Stella...
 

I played a bit today and realized real quick that:
 
1. I need to micro switch one of my very tired OEM joysticks.
2. WICO Command Stick has too wide a swing to use on this kind of maze game.
3. D Pads suck for maze games.
 
All 3 I knew to start with. I have had no issues in the past reaching a 5 digit score playing the 2600 port of Pac-Man however today could not reach more than 1500. HAHA
 
On a mission now!!!!!! 

I love to see that people are playing on real hardware, but if you cant that's cool too - play have ever you can. I pride myself that every bit of game footage on the show is on real hardware, no emulation. The sounds are iconic, brings back memories.

No matter which system from the early 1980s you had Atari made it. The 2600 came first of course. Even the NA version of the NES PAC-MAN was done by Atari.

Figured I'd share this here.  This is a project by Marc Oberhäuser that I believe deserves attention. Here is the link to the campaign:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/993169463/games-for-atari-1977-to-1995
 

Now, that would be a real blast (processing) from the past! 

I wonder if they have any Sega Genesis titles for rent...

Fascinating, but yeah, it makes sense if you don't have fast internet.  It's probably pretty normal for native Alaskans...but a huge culture shock if you move there now.  I wonder if they return movies using a dog sled

Man i would love to walk into a blockbuster again. Also Hollywood video

All I can say is, DANG! 

Well, I know this is an Atari forum and for some reason, I don't really want to sign up over at nintendoage or anything, but I'm looking for some Wii U games. They must be CIB, and disc not scratched.
 
Looking for....
 
Nothing. I'm all done. Waiting for everything to arrive in the mail.
 
I decided to go for a full Wii U set. These are all I need. I'll buy or trade for these games. Thank you very much!

Opps...there goes another ghost or two. This Pac-Man does allow the player some control over where the ghosts travel. And if you watch long enough you can predict where they are going to go even after eating a power pill. Seriously, spend the first level taking time to move a little and watch how the ghosts react to where Pac-Man is...do the same for eating a power pill. You may find a pattern.
 

 
New score: 6553
 
Going again! Fun game.

Here is mine so far. Playing another round after posting this. Played on real hardware an not sure where the interference is coming from.
 

Last round for tonight, I'm beat. Good luck friends, cant wait to see the unbelievable scores you all will post.

Then Mason grabbed the controller, (Original 2600 controller with a Slick Stick base and ball top)
And did this on his first play through...

Little rusty, had to remember all the little nuances and that doesn't play like the arcade. The arcade drives like a fine tuned sports car, this drives like tractor trailer.

It’s a really important game, as flawed as it is. Let’s remember that was the ONLY way to play pac man at home, at that time. That’s what made atari in the 80s, Pac-Man set Atari apart from every other system out there. Only ATARI had Pac-Man.
 
Plus remember, Pac-Man is...
 
Totally accessible to everyone Totally iconic, as bad as it is

IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ATARI 2600 VCS OR

EMULATOR, YOU CAN PLAY 2600 PAC-MAN HERE:

 

http://www.virtualatari.org/soft.php?soft=Pac_Man

Pac-Man
Atari 2600
Controller: PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Game 1, Difficulty B
Achieve high score to win challenge
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST August 31st, 2017
 
 
 
Objective: Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between August 2nd through August 31st, 2017. Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the 1-month competition is the victor!

Eligibility: Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!

Play Rules: Games may be played on real hardware or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following rules and game settings as delineated in the Squad Challenge. Enhancements and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.

Difficulty Level: Game 1, Difficulty Switch set to B. (This is the default game)
 
Fair Play: Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that no use of cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, Photoshop, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage is allowed. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More: To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1219-high-score-squad-how-to-play/ 
 
 
Pac-Man.binPac-Man.pdf
 
 

Video stores are still alive and well in Alaska, thanks to factors stemming from living in remote locations with spotty and expensive internet coverage, and poor streaming. To me, the funny thing is I already knew this but I had never put it all together. I've seen video stores appear in various Alaska-themed shows that I've watched in the past, usually on the Discovery channel. Alaskans even trade VHS tapes enthusiastically. 
 
 

 
 
From Alaska Dispatch News:
Pricey internet and nostalgia keep Alaska video stores alive
People don't just come for the movies
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2017/07/30/in-alaska-pricey-internet-and-nostalgia-keep-video-stores-alive/

Video stores are still alive and well in Alaska, thanks to factors stemming from living in remote locations with spotty and expensive internet coverage, and poor streaming. To me, the funny thing is I already knew this but I had never put it all together. I've seen video stores appear in various Alaska-themed shows that I've watched in the past, usually on the Discovery channel. Alaskans even trade VHS tapes enthusiastically. 
 
 

 
 
From Alaska Dispatch News:
Pricey internet and nostalgia keep Alaska video stores alive
People don't just come for the movies
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2017/07/30/in-alaska-pricey-internet-and-nostalgia-keep-video-stores-alive/