This week's episode features 2 more Atari games, Championship Soccer and Backgammon. Also I get another visit from Mrs. Ferguson the Librarian! Next week I'll be looking at 20th Century Fox and their games Beany Bopper and Worm War 1. Upcoming games include 3D Tic Tac Toe and Stellar Track by Atari, Star Voyager and Atlantis by Imagic, Space Jockey and Sneak n Peek by US Games, and Basic Programming and Video Olympics by Atari. If you have any stories about any of these games or just about the 2...
Jul 08, 2013•36 min
Episode 18 covers two of the first 4 games available for the Starpath Supercharger, Phaser Patrol and Communist Mutants From Space! The Supercharger is a very cool add-on for the 2600 that allows you to load games into your 2600 via cassette tape. Upcoming shows include the games Worm War I and Beany Bopper by 20th Century Fox; 3D Tic Tac Toe and Stellar Track by Atari; Star Voyager and Atlantis by Imagic, and Space Jockey and Sneak n Peek by US Games. Please send me your stories for these games...
Jun 30, 2013•38 min
Welcome back! This week's episode deals with M Network and two of its games, Star Strike and Adventures of Tron. Special thanks this week to Star Strike programmer David Akers for offering us insight into his game! Also thanks to Strudders for sending the only email this week, I edited out the thank you by mistake. I got distracted by my ingenious M Network stacking solution. Sorry Rob! :(Next week I'll be looking at the Starpath Supercharger and two of the games released for it, Phaser Patrol a...
Jun 23, 2013•30 min
This weeks episode features two early 80s paddle games from Atari, Steeplechase and Demons to Diamonds. Steeplechase was a Sears exclusive that did not have an Atari counterpart. I also debut a new segment, so please let me know how you like it! I think it will be a once in awhile segment. Next week I'm on vacation, so the next 2 games, M Network's Star Strike and the Adventures of Tron, will be discussed on June 23rd. You have 2 weeks to send me stories about these games or anything else relate...
Jun 09, 2013•23 min
This week's episode is all about my favorite video game of all time, Adventure, created by Warren Robinett. LOTS of great listener stories and memories this week, thanks for sending them! I also get a little ranty about E.T. and the Alamagordo landfill. Sorry about that. Next week's show will be about Demons to Diamonds and Steeplechase, both by Atari (although Steeplechase was a Sears exclusive). If you have any stories for these games, or any stories about the 2600 in general, or even if you'r...
Jun 02, 2013•35 min
This week I spotlight CBS Toys/Video Games/Electronics and their first two games for the Atari 2600, Gorf and Wizard of Wor. Plus 2 audio submissions! Keep those coming! Next week's episode is all about Adventure by Atari. Everyone should have some kind of story for that one! Please send them to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you so much for listening! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Read the blog http://2600...
May 26, 2013•26 min
In this episode I look at Games by Apollo and two of their games, Skeet Shoot and Spacechase. These games are, well, not the greatest. Bear with me, the next few weeks will be dealing with better games. Next week is CBS Electronics' Gorf and Wizard of Wor, and in 2 weeks, it's Adventure! Send your stories and memories to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you so much for listening! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast...
May 19, 2013•19 min
This week I discuss two more of Atari's launch titles, Indy 500 and Street Racer. Thank you to Ed Riddle, programmer of Indy 500, for answering my questions and contributing to this episode! Next week's games will be Skeet Shoot and Space Chase by games by Apollo. You can send your memories and stories for these games to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you for listening! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Read th...
May 12, 2013•30 min
Back to Activision this episode for 2 more of their first 4 releases, Checkers and Fishing Derby. Not the greatest games in terms of sound, and perhaps gameplay, but every game has its fans! Next week is Atari's Indy 500 and Street Racer, please send your stories and memories to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Read the blog http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/...
May 05, 2013•20 min
This week I get into Coleco games for the first time with Donkey Kong and Zaxxon. Finally the show has reached double digits! Chewie can listen now! Next week I go back to Activision with Checkers and Fishing Derby. Yep, you read that right. Your portable mp3 player will melt when you play the next episode! Upcoming games include Indy 500, Street Racer, Skeet Shoot, Space Chase, Wizard Of Wor, Gorf, Star Voyager, Atlantis, Star Strike, and Adventures of Tron. You can send me your stories and mem...
Apr 28, 2013•29 min
This week I go back to Atari for two of their more popular games, Defender and Warlords. Next week I'll be talking about Coleco's Donkey Kong and Zaxxon, so please send any of your memories or stories of those games to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net, and I'll read them on the show. Thank for listening! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Read the blog http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/...
Apr 21, 2013•38 min
This week I eneter the Star Wars universe (and the Parker Brothers universe) for the first time. Also you can hear my first mp3 story submission from Rob O'Hara! Next week's games are Atari's Warlords and Defender, so please send me your stories, in print or sound form (no built in mikes if you can help it) to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thanks so much for listening! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Like on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Read the blog...
Apr 14, 2013•29 min
This week I discuss the second ever 3rd party video game manufacturer, Imagic, and two of their launch titles, Trick Shot and Demon Attack. I also give a more in-depth biography on Nick Turner, designer of one of last week's games, Super Breakout. Mr. Turner graciously answered my qustions to him this week, and I thank him very much for that. Next week I will talk about Parker Brothers and two of their 2600 games, Star Wars: Jedi Arena, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Upcoming games incl...
Apr 07, 2013•31 min
This week it's back to Atari for three games, Slot Racers, Canyon Bomber, and Super Breakout. Next week I'll be discussing Imagic games for the first time, Trick Shot and Demon Attack. Please send your stories and memories of those games to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you for listening! https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame https://www.facebook.com/#!/2600GameByGamePodcast http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/
Mar 31, 2013•30 min
I focus on two of the first 3rd party video games ever made in this episode, Activision's Dragster and Boxing! I also give a brief history of Activision, and ruminate on their worst product ever, Actiplaque! Next week I'll discuss Canyon Bomber, Slot Racers, and Super Breakout, so please send me your stories and memories of those games. Thanks for listening! https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame...
Mar 24, 2013•23 min
In this episode I discuss the joys and the pain (mostly pain) of Space War and Outlaw for the Atari 2600. Next week I will discuss Activision's Dragster and Boxing, so please send me your stories about those games! As always, I thank you for listening! http://twitter.com/2600GameByGame http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast?ref=hl
Mar 17, 2013•25 min
In this episode I discuss CX2602, Air-Sea Battle, and CX 2603, Star Ship! Thanks for listening! Next week's podcast will be on Outlaw and Space War. If you have any stories or memories of those games, please send them to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. I would love to read them on the show! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Have a gander at the blog page: http://2600gamebygamepodcast.blogspot.com/ Thank...
Mar 10, 2013•27 min
This week's episode is all about Combat, the first game developed for the Atari 2600 and the first pack in game for the system. Next week's games will be Air-Sea Battle and Star Ship, so please send your stories and memories of those games to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/2600GameByGamePodcast Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/2600GameByGame Thank you for listening!
Mar 03, 2013•19 min
The 2600 Game By Game Podcast is a somewhat weekly podcast that will give the synopsis, history, and personal memories of each game cartridge for the Atari 2600. Join your host Ferg as he goes back in time to rediscover the intimidatingly large Atari 2600 game library!
Feb 24, 2013•13 min
