In episode 20, we first jump forward to the year 3097 to compete in the fastest and most competitive game in the universe, Ballblazer. Then we jump back to the time when pinball was king to play a bit of David’s Midnight Magic. Show Notes Ballblazer Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Epyx - 1985 Activision UK - 1985 Developed by LucasFilm Games David Levine (Concept, Graphics, Physical Dynamics, Control Structures, Mainline Program) Peter Langson (Sound Effects and Music, Practice Droid Intelligenc...
Dec 26, 2023•47 min
In Episode 19, we try out a few sport ball games. First, we have the opportunity to play One-on-One Basketball between the legendary Dr. J and Larry Bird. Next, we won't go soft on our review of the baseball game Hardball. Show Notes One-on-One Basketball Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Electronic Arts Chuck Peavey Greg Hammond (Graphics) Eric Hammond (Designer) Downloads: Cartridge Disk Tape & Disk (Ariolasoft (UK)) Hardball Publisher by Atari Corporation - 1981 (Atari Program ...
Jul 25, 2023•46 min
In Episode 18, we take a trip back in time to World War II. First, we play as an allied commando dropping Into the Eagle's Nest to rescue our captured men, attempt to blow up the compound, and make our escape. Then we change sides and play as a German commander during operation Barbarossa as we attempt to strategically take Russia in Eastern Front 1941. Show Notes ANTIC podcast Interview Episode 14 featuring Ben Smith (Bravo Sierra Computers) Eastern Front 1941 Poster Eastern Front 1941 APX Manu...
Jan 01, 2023•46 min
In Episode 17, we take a double shot at some light gun games. First, we head out to the country to help Grampa rid his farm of all sorts of critters in Barnyard Blaster. Then we hit the big city to deal out some street justice in Crime Buster. Show Notes How a light gun works (Note: This is just one of many on YouTube) Gun Assist by Matthew Ratcliff: (Antic Magazine August 1988, Volume 7, Number 4, Page 43) Sharp Shooter by Matthew Ratcliff: (Analog Magazine Issue 76, Article on page 10, Listing...
Jul 16, 2022•51 min
In Episode 16, we have a band of Brøderbund brothers. First, we put on our gi's with glee to storm the warlord Akuma's castle to save the beautiful princess Mariko in Karateka. Then it's time to dig into the puzzling platformer to find some gold with Lode Runner. News VisCool's discussion about his work on updating Raster Music Tracker Books "The Making of Karateka: Journals 1982-1985" by Jordan Mechner (ISBN-13: 978-1480297234) "The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 1985 - 1993" by Jordan Me...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In Episode 15, we take to the skies during WWII and battle the Axis powers to become the Ace of Aces. Then the federation needs you once again to take out the invading Zylon Empire in Star Raiders II. News Going forward, we're omitting the “Where to Buy” section from our reviews Ace of Aces Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Accolade ANTIC Podcast Episode featuring Aric Wilmunder (Star Raiders II) Kevin P. Pickell Downloads: Cartridge Disk Star Raiders II Publisher by Atari (USA) - 198...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In Episode 14, we serve up a bit of surf and turf. First we put everything at “steak” by entering the BattleZone. Then find out if the submarine simulator GATO is a fresh catch? News #FujiNet: Atari 8-bit Network Adapter Irata.online: A PLATO based online system NovaWolf Portland Retro Gaming Convention Old School Gamer electroic magazine BattleZone Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by Ken Rose @ Atari, Inc. Downloads: Cartridge GATO Publisher by Atari (USA) - 1987 Developed by James Yee...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In episode 13, we have a “Dandy” of a show where we crawl through two dungeon based shooters. First, we review the XEGS game, Dark Chambers. Then we pit it against the 8-bit arcade version of Gauntlet. Who will be victorious? News Gauntlet hack from Dark Chambers for the Atari 2600 (CDS Game) Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show Gauntlet revisited by creator Ed Logg (Speaks at GDC 12) on YouTube “Dandy” Source code on Git (Multiple languages) John Palevich: Dandy and Deep Blue C Compiler (Antic Pod...
Nov 05, 2019•53 min
In episode 12, we feature two space behemoth themed games. First we rumble with the side scrolling Thunderfox and then snake our way through an exhaust port in the budget game Sidewinder II. News Kong Off 7 The demise of the Retro Junkies Network Getting connected to IRATA.ONLINE The SDrive-Max floppy/Casette emulator using the Arduino UNO Creators webiste Atari Age forum discussion SIO bus fix Fort Apocalypse source code Thunderfox Publisher by Atari USA(1988) and UK(1987) Developed by Noel Dan...
May 24, 2019•44 min
In episode 11, we go isometric when we review two games with similar angles. First, we'll pump you up with Airball and then see if the budget game Head over Heels is something to flip over. News Benjamin Smith from Bravo Sierra Computers is pretty sick with stage 4 kidney failure so let's give him our support Seattle Retro-Computing Society 8-bit on a Budget at Unbound.com The UNO Cart The sad passing of Ben Daglish: (31 July 1966 – 1 October 2018) - English composer and musician and well known ...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In episode 10, we’ll put on the gloves and get in the ring to go toe to toe with Accolade’s boxing game, Fight Night, and although revenge is sweet, will Jeff Minter’s Revenge II, a follow up to Revenge of the Mutant Camels, be a tasty treat? News Ben Heckendorn's (aka BenHeck) portable Atari 800 using XEGS internals The Final Project: Atari 800 Handheld - Part 1 The Final Project: Atari 800 Portable - Part 2 The "beyond restoring" restored Atari 800xl project Part 1 Part 2 8-bit on a Budget at ...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 27 min
In episode 9, we conjure up a magical review while battling evil, in Necromancer, and we strap on jetpacks and blast off to rescues human souls trapped by an alien force in the budget game Excelsor. News A new Atari podcast, the Atari Lynx HandyCast , hosted by Mark ( @lynxhandycast on Twitter ). Vintage Computer Festival Northwest Atari 1020 plotter (Wikipedia article) Lantronix SIO2Arduino Kong Off 6 The A-Z of Atari 8-bit Games: Volume 2 Amazon US , Amazon UK Stunt Car Racer Atari 8-bit port ...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, we take a shot at playing the light gun game Crossbow and say, “shuriken” (sure-I-can ☺) to reviewing the budget game Ninja. Show Notes News The UnoCart , pre-orders thread at AtariAge forums Geek.com's review of Breakout , Jamie Lendino's new book about Atari 8-bits KanexPro Composite/ S-video to 4K HDMI Converter ABBUC 2017 Software Contest Homebrew Heroes: Facebook group and Facebook page Kieren's "Laird's Lair" YouTube channel Larry Bundy Jr's YouTube channel Kieren's video ...
Dec 24, 2017•1 hr 4 min
In Episode 7, we'll have a lip-smacking review of Food Fight and we'll put our lives on the line for you by participating in the deadly budget game Death Race!. Show Notes News Atari 5200 Podcast - latest episode: "Star Raiders" Wapniak 2017 Video of Atari games from Wapniak 2017 Wapniak 2017 competiton results Blade Runner 2049 second trailer (note: not for kids) WiFi232 adapter Video of Bosconian homebrew gameplay Fragmare's YouTube channel of video game music covers The XL BOSS review, Analog...
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 26 min
In this episode we hop into our Valkyrie space fighters and shoot up some Jaggie saucers to review LucasFilm's, "Rescue on Fractalus!" and we'll go full tilt on one of Kieren's budget game, "Advanced Pinball Simulator". Show Notes News Kieren's "Atari 8-bit Vs. Arcade" videos Kieren's "A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 1" book, at Amazon US and Amazon UK Kieren's video tutorial on the AtariMax Max Flash Cart "Let's Go Dizzy! The Story of the Oliver Twins" book Jaguar Sector III & Lynx Sector g...
Apr 01, 2017•2 hr 13 min
Just in time for winter here in the northern hemisphere, we’re reviewing Summer Games! So grab your sunscreen, power up your Atari, and on your mark… get set… go! Show Notes News ExtraLife Man vs Snake Ultimate Cart ANTIC Interview with Marlin Bates Ultimate Cart overview by Jonathan "Flashjazzcat" Halliday Ten Pence Arcade podcast Art of Atari Atari 5200 Podcast Rebooteroids for Jaguar 2016 ABBUC Software Contest SillyVenture SillyVenture 2016 productions at DemoZoo Bally Alley Astrocast podcas...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 19 min
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early insite into some of his upcoming projects. Show Notes News The (new) Atari 5200 Podcast; David a co-host Atari 5200 Podcast AtariAge forum thread Archive of old "Atari 5200 Superpodcast" at Internet Archive Nir Dary's YouTube channel Atari Party 2016; hos...
Oct 29, 2016•2 hr 8 min
In our first interview episode, David sits down with homebrew creator, tep392 (AKA: Perry Thuente) to discuss his latest creation, Pac-Man Arcade. Hear how he was able to make such a spot on version of the classic arcade game and get some early insite into some of his upcoming projects. Show Notes New Theme Song Software Remixes at Bandcamp ComputeHer (She's also part of 8 Bit Weapon ) Links AtariAge forum discussion: Purchase info and links to game files can be found here...
Aug 29, 2016•1 hr 28 min
In Episode 3, we find out if the Choplifter! will be an uplifting experience, and we break out our loupe and peer into Crystal Castles to see if it's a cut above. Also, Kieren Hawken is back but this time he'll be bringing with him some of that British class live to our little show. This time we'll all review two budget titles; L.A. SWAT and Yogi Bear & Friends in The Greed Monster. Show Notes New Theme Song Software Remixes at Bandcamp ComputeHer (She's also part of 8 Bit Weapon ) News Kier...
Jun 14, 2016•1 hr 39 min
In Episode 2, we take to the skies with Blue Max, then dive down to the sewers to join the Mario Brothers. We also touch on Joust and Zaxxon, two games that share many similarities to our featured reviews. Kieren Hawken gives his two pence on Budget Titles, and we finally get to our user feedback. Show Notes New Theme Song Software Remixes at Bandcamp ComputeHer (She's also part of 8 Bit Weapon ) News Bill's "Atari Party" in Northern California Sacramento Indie Arcade The Ultimate SD Mulitcart M...
Apr 16, 2016•1 hr 40 min
In our first review episode, we review EA’s Archon to find out if the game is good or evil. Then we set our sights on the XEGS packaged light gun game, Bug Hunt. We also have user submision from Shinto, the host of the The Atari Jaguar Game by Game Podcast and Kieran Hawkin introduces his new UK Budget Games segment. This time he reviews Fruit Machine Simulator and puts in his two pence on our two featured games. Show Notes Archon: The Dark and the Light Other reviews & references: ANTIC int...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to the first Episode of the Atari XEGS Cart by Cart Podcast. In Episode Zero we will focus on the Atari XE Game System Console. We will learn about the hosts and get up to speed on the XEGS technical Specifications. Come join Bill, David, and Michael and find out why we love the XEGS. Show Notes Other ports/reviews: Video Game Console Library Wikipedia Classic Home Video Games Museum The Centre for Computing History ANTIC Magazine "First Look Inside the XE Game System" Where to buy: B &a...
Nov 21, 2015•1 hr 54 min
