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S1:E8: The Bronze Age of Arcade Video Games In this episode Steve and Jeff discuss their favorite games and memories of the Bronze Age of arcade video games, a period that spans 1971 (pong) to 1978 (Space Invaders). The pair talk about what was special about those games, and why they matter today. Also included: new music by Jeff, Atari Haiku, a remix by Jeff, and brand-new story by Steve named “Sharpshooter”. Games Mentioned Pac-Man 256: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86_pplPreo Bard’s Tale 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/566090/The_Bards_Tale_IV_Barrows_Deep/ Atari Flashback Classics 1: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume1/ Atari Flashback Classics 2: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume2/ Atari Flashback Classics 3: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume3/ Atari Flashback Classics Switch: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-switch/ Atari Vault: https://store.steampowered.com/app/400020/Atari_Vault/ Atari Baseball (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLsAjY_aNho Atari Basketball (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KlJieawWcQ Atari Soccer (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyHn73nrx3k Avalanche (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VDvRlNuaX4 Canyon Bomber (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdpo5jgxtSk Destroyer (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0kuJfqVG_A Dominos (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSt2gMQ2U9w Fire Truck / Smokey Joe (Arcade) Maze Invaders (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSja0y0N-N8 Monte Carlo (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLjgkwCu1Lk Pool Shark (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lco2tW-X9Ms
S1:E8: The Bronze Age of Arcade Video Games In this episode Steve and Jeff discuss their favorite games and memories of the Bronze Age of arcade video games, a period that spans 1971 (pong) to 1978 (Space Invaders). The pair talk about what was special about those games, and why they matter today. Also included: new music by Jeff, Atari Haiku, a remix by Jeff, and brand-new story by Steve named “Sharpshooter”. Games Mentioned Pac-Man 256: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86_pplPreo Bard’s Tale 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/566090/The_Bards_Tale_IV_Barrows_Deep/ Atari Flashback Classics 1: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume1/ Atari Flashback Classics 2: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume2/ Atari Flashback Classics 3: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-volume3/ Atari Flashback Classics Switch: https://www.atari.com/games/atari-flashback-classics-switch/ Atari Vault: https://store.steampowered.com/app/400020/Atari_Vault/ Atari Baseball (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLsAjY_aNho Atari Basketball (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KlJieawWcQ Atari Soccer (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyHn73nrx3k Avalanche (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VDvRlNuaX4 Canyon Bomber (Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdpo5jgxtSk Destroyer (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0kuJfqVG_A Dominos (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSt2gMQ2U9w Fire Truck / Smokey Joe (Arcade) Maze Invaders (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSja0y0N-N8 Monte Carlo (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLjgkwCu1Lk Pool Shark (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lco2tW-X9Ms
Hi there, it's time for another episode! This one features Armor Ambush by M Network, plus a lot of great feedback from youse guys. Next time I'll be talking about Quadrun by Atari, so if youse guys have any thoughts on the game, or any game I've covered, please send it to me at 2600gamebygame@gmail.com. Please also consider donating to my Extra Life marathon to benefit the Philadelphia Children's Hospital. It starts this Friday at 6 pm, and at 2 pm Saturday, let's all get together on Steam to play some Atari Vault. See you then and thanks so much for listening! You can donate to Extra Life here. Thank you! Armor Ambush on Random Terrain Armor Ambush on Intellivsion Lives VG Update newsletter 9/82 on Atari Compendium VG Update newsletter 1/83 on Atari Compendium Hal Finney interview by Scott Stilphen M Network button on Atarimania Check out Jose's awesome spreadsheet for the list of games I've already done, with links to the episodes! Thank you Jose! Proud member of the Throwback Network! Proud member of the Retro Junkies Network! Facebook page Twitter page Google + page My YouTube channel, for whatever reason Blog page WHAT A FORUM TOO Listen to the show on Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on iTunes, and leave a review! Reviews are nice! Listen to the show on Tune In! Please check out my other shows: Intarivisions Podcast Please Stand By! The League of Extraordinary Podcasters
We talk vintage Commodore with the designer of the C128 and Plus/4, Bil Herd! What was it like working under Jack Tramiel and how did he destroy a $40,000 prototype on purpose? Plus, this week's big retro gaming and tech stories. Our website: [http://theretrohour.com](http://theretrohour.com) Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour](http://www.facebook.com/theretrohour) Twitter: [http://twitter.com/retrohouruk](http://twitter.com/retrohouruk) Bil Herd's site: [http://c128.com/](http://c128.com/) Show notes: Grand Theft Auto deer causes chaos in game world: [http://bbc.in/1pA09Lr](http://bbc.in/1pA09Lr) Sell back your digital Xbox One games: [http://bit.ly/1SGl7Cd](http://bit.ly/1SGl7Cd) Retro gaming can make you money: [http://bit.ly/1RRPOHG](http://bit.ly/1RRPOHG) 12 things you don't remember about old games: [http://bit.ly/1U6HTVA](http://bit.ly/1U6HTVA) How a company is making $100m a month from a 15 yr old MMO: [http://bit.ly/1qaJZJd](http://bit.ly/1qaJZJd) Revision 2016 demo party: [https://2016.revision-party.net/](https://2016.revision-party.net/) New vertical shooter for MSX - Wing Warriors: [http://bit.ly/1qaK4MY](http://bit.ly/1qaK4MY) New C64 top-down racer & wheel support: [http://bit.ly/1obgkxD](http://bit.ly/1obgkxD) Amiga user offers £400 for Stunt Car racer at 50/60 FPS: [http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=82101](http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=82101) Atari Vault released on Steam: [http://bit.ly/1obgkxD](http://bit.ly/1obgkxD)
The first show, bear with us. We talk about some The Division Exploits, Helldivers Cosplay, Atari 2600 in your pocket, the Atari Vault is here, Powers Season 2 is coming back, XCOM on Vita, Rocket League devs talk crossplay, Sony announces PS4K and PSVR gets a price and date. Download the mp3
Hi guys, this episode is about Dragonfire and Fathom, two more games by the great software company Imagic. I hope that you enjoy it. In two weeks I'll be talking about Omega Race and Tunnel Runner by CBS Electronics. If you have any thoughts on these games or games that I've already covered, please send them to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net or 2600gamebygame@gmail.com. Thank you very much for listening, and if you celebrate Easter or Spring Break, have a great one, or both. Pertinent Links Bob Smith interview in Numb Thumb Club magazine Get the Dragonfire source code here or here Scott Stilphen's Dragonfire Easter Egg page Dragonfire on Atari Protos An Act of Creation by Rob Fulop (Video Games Dec. 1983) Rob Fulop interview by Scott Stilphen Rob Fulop's blog entry about Fathom Rob Fulop interview by Chris Federico Michael Becker interview by Valter Prette Scott Stilphen Fathom Longplay Scott Stilphen's Fathom Easter Egg page The Monkees' Head - Porpoise Song Intarivisions ep 4 - Dragonfire No Swear Gamer 244 - Dragonfire No Swear Gamer 245 - Fathom - Phil also shows you the Easter eggs! 12 year old Bill Kendrick's Atari 800 clone of Dragonfire, called Crown Quest! Atari Vault video, showing all of the games Atari Flashback 2 in an Atari cartridge by lovablechevy Pinside forum thread with Nick Baldridge's photos from 2015 White Rose showCheck out Jose's awesome spreadsheet for the list of games I've already done, with links to the episodes! Thank you Jose! Proud member of the Throwback Network! Proud member of the Retro Junkies Network! Facebook page Twitter page Google + page My YouTube channel, for whatever reason Blog page Listen to the show on Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on iTunes, and leave a review! Reviews are nice! Listen to the show on Tune In! Please check out my other shows: Intarivisions Podcast Please Stand By! The League of Extraordinary Podcasters
On this episode of ANTIC the atari 8-bit podcast: I cause a robot invasion in Portland, Bill Kendrick goes ultra-mega-retro gaming with Game ‘N Watch inspired games for the Atari, Randy wraps up the retrochallenge, and we still manage to keep the podcast under 3h 21m. Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevin’s Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge ANTIC Facebook Page What we’ve been up to “The Atari Book Volume 2” - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BKS5SHU/?tag=ataripodcast-20 BASIC Tenliners Contest 2016 - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/247971-basic-tenliners-contest-2016/ Axlon Andy Robot, ANTIC VOL. 3, NO. 12 / APRIL 1985 - http://www.atarimagazines.com/v3n12/profiles.html Interview Discussion Luis Baeza transcribed Glenn the 5200 man - http://computingpioneers.com/index.php/Glenn_The_5200_Man News Atari SuperBowl Ads (article) Atari SuperBowl Ads (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iuh58zxuMk Usborne releases 80’s computer books Star Raiders II source code (multiple versions) - https://archive.org/details/StarRaidersII_Wilmunder Star Raiders II Design Docs Star Raiders II Program Notes Atari 1050 2.5" Hard Drive Case by xlrone - Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1310706 Atari 1050 SD Card reader - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:625606 Omnivore Omnivore Blog - http://playermissile.com/omnivore/ Wade created a new map for Getaway using it - http://playermissile.com/blog/ Atari Vault brings over 100 classic arcade games to Steam in Spring 2016 Rainbow Walker Ported to 5200 PC Mag - The Golden Age of Atari Home Computers by Benj Edwards Season 13 of the 8-bit Atari High Score Club on AtariAge - http://atariage.com/forums/forum/60-8-bit-high-score-club/ Atari Board - http://atari.boards.net/ The Strong Museum Acquires Collection of Atari Design Materials Bomber Deluxe edition - http://www.proc-atari.de RetroChallenge - http://www.wickensonline.co.uk/retrochallenge-2012sc/ Upcoming Shows: VCF Southeast 4.0 - April 2 & 3 2016, Roswell, GA - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-southeast-4-0/ VCF East - April 15-17, 2016, InfoAge Science Center, Wall, NJ - http://www.vintagecomputerfederation.org/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/ KansasFest - July 19-24, 2016, Kansas City, MO - https://www.kansasfest.org VCF West - August 6-7, Mountain View, CA - http://www.vintagecomputerfederation.org/uncategorized/vcf-west-is-back/ Chicago CoCoFest - April 23-24 - http://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest/ New at Archive.org APX Correspondence - https://archive.org/details/APX_Programmer_Correspondence An Introduction to Selling the Atari 400 Computer System - https://archive.org/details/AnIntroductionToSellingTheAtari400ComputerSystem Bill’s Modern Segment ArSoft Corporation - http://www.arsoft.netstrefa.pl/ Interview with Arkadiusz "Larek" Lubaszka - http://www.retronagazie.eu/wywiad-arkadiusz-larek-lubaszka/ Game & Watch Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_%26_Watch Nintendo Wikia entry - http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Game_%26_Watch Super Mario Wiki entry - http://www.mariowiki.com/Game_%26_Watch Gunpei Yokoi @ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpei_Yokoi Octopus Official page: http://www.arsoft.netstrefa.pl/programy.htm#octopus YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9nC6vzJSZk Nintendo Wikia entry for original: http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Octopus Super Mario Wiki entry for original - http://www.mariowiki.com/Octopus_(Game_%26_Watch) Parachute 2011 Official page: http://www.arsoft.netstrefa.pl/programy.htm#parachute2011 Atarimania: http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-parachute-2011_27759.html Nintendo Wikia entry for original: http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Parachute Super Mario Wiki entry for original: http://www.mariowiki.com/Parachute Feedback Reverse-engineered, extensively documented assembly language source code of STAR RAIDERS directly from the binary file of the ROM cartridge by Lorenz Wiest - http://github.com/lwiest/StarRaiders
Mighty No. 9 is delayed again, Street Fighter V story DLC, Atari Vault collection announced, the next Star Wars film pushed back, Revelmode YouTube network announced, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the podcast, please click here! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast on iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Want to see video clips? Check out the youtube page and the CUPodcast playlist! Video clips from the latest podcast are released throughout the week!
TMO, Detroitslasher, Vladz and Faitios are back for OFR 286 along with a clip from Bluemanrule. This week we talk about the return of the X-files, the OFR gang and friends going to PAX SOUTH 2016, a new He-man movie?, The Division beta and game, 100 games coming to PC via the Atari Vault, Star Wars