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 Simon Quernhorst has announced a new 2600 game he is developing called Mental Kombat. Mental Kombat is a two player puzzle game based on a concept developed by Simon and a friend for the Commodore 64. The game is nearly complete and will be available as a limited run of numbered, signed cartridges. This is Simon's first Atari 2600 development effort, and you can follow its progress on the Mental Kombat Development Page.
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 EvilAvatar has some news and screenshots of the Combat remake by Magic Lantern Playware. Magic Lantern reports that this homage to the classic 2600 game is nearing completion and will feature some "surprises" throughout the game. You can pre-order Combat at Amazon.com for $19.95, where it has a scheduled release date of November 28th.
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 System Failure has posted the ROM for Atarisoft's Joust for Colecovision. This prototype was recently sold in cartridge form at CGE and is now available online. This game is reported to be about 85%-90% complete, although there is no sound. We have been told that it will play in Marat Fayzullin's ColEm, and Neal Danner's Virtual Colecovision.
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 Computer Chess, a prototype version of Atari's Video Chess, was discovered in 1997 by a collector known as Roagie when Nolan Bushnell gave him a box of games. The ROM was preserved, but it was never made available until now. While it isn't drastically different from Video Chess, one thing that makes it interesting is that an end label was actually created for it, making it fairly unique among prototypes. Then recently an unusual chess ROM was sent in to us by Marco Kerstens, and we were able to confirm with the owner of the original Computer Chess prototype that this is indeed the same game. So have a look at our Computer Chess entry and check out the label, screenshots, and ROM.
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 It's been a bit over three years, but Dan Boris has released version 0.80 of the Virtual Super System Atari 5200 emulator. This is a DOS-based emulator that runs about 90% of the Atari 5200 binaries available. Here are some of the new features in this version: - Replaced CPU core with Neil Bradley's M6502 core
- Cleaned up hardware startup and shut down to prevent memory leaks.
- Using SEAL audio library instead of Allegro's for better sound card support
- Added alternate 16K cart loading mode for Tempest, Super Pac-man, Track and Field and Millipede
- Added support for 8K carts
- Keys can now be re-configured in config file
- Fixed colors in MODE 15. (Miniature Golf, Micro-gammon)
To download this version of VSS, plus a complete list of changes, please visit Dan's 5200 page.
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 2600 Connection just printed issue #67, featuring a Classic Gaming Expo 2001 report by Lee Krueger, interview with Peter Engelbrite by Manuel Polik, picture gallery, News & Notes, Letters, Classifieds. Find out more, including how to subscribe to this printed newsletter at the 2600 Connection web site.
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 We've known about the UA Limited 2600 prototypes for some time now, but very few people have actually seen the games. We recently recieved some screenshots from an anonymous contributor of both Pleiades and Funky Fish. Unfortunately we do not have the ROMs, but at least you can get an idea of what these games are like. We also received permission from 2600 Connection to publish the Pink Panther and Good Luck, Charlie Brown prototype screenshots here on AtariAge. You may have seen these before, but we've blown them up for you and we think they're worth a second look.
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 To coincide with the move to AtariAge's new home, we're proud to introduce the Atari Jaguar as the latest addition to our comprehensive, online database. We've created a Rarity Guide for the Jaguar, which links to cartridge scans, box scans, manual scans, overlays, and screenshots of nearly every Jaguar game known to exist. In addition, we have pictures and descriptions of Jaguar hardware, Jaguar history, links to Jaguar sites, and more! And we have plans to put additional Jaguar content online in the near future.
We hope you enjoy the new Jaguar section and if you have any suggestions or criticisms we'd love to hear them! Enjoy!
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 If you're reading this message then you've found your way to AtariAge's new, dedicated server! This new server is dedicated entirely to AtariAge and is not shared by any other websites. We have a great deal more disk space than we did previously and considerably more bandwidth. This will allow us to open the floodgates for content we've had to hold off on until now. In addition we've taken this opportunity to make numerous improvements to the site, many subtle but there are a few that you'll probably notice immediately.
Until the AtariAge.com domain name has propogated throughout the net to point to the new server, you'll need to bookmark the page you're looking at now. This is especially true if you want to use the message boards, as they have been deactivated on the old server. While we don't anticipate any problems, there certainly could be some glitches during the transition. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, please don't hesitate to contact us so we can look into it immediately.
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 If you weren't able to attend the 2001 Classic Gaming Expo and snag a copy of Elevator Action for yourself, Sean Kelly has informed us that he is now making more copies available to the general public. Elevator Action was released at this year's CGE where the roughly 200 games brought to the show quickly sold out. Like the version released at CGE, these new copies will also be complete with a box, instructions and color label. If you'd like to order a copy, they're $50 and you can contact Sean at [email protected].
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 FGN Online reports that "Atari is Back". Okay, so you already knew that, but it looks like some of the first Atari branded games are on the horizon. Two games for the Playstation 2, Splashdown and MX Rider, are scheduled to be released before Christmas. Infogrames CEO Bruno Bonnell said "We're thrilled to introduce our reinvented Atari brand on PlayStation 2 and are confident that PS2 fans will be riveted by these new games." If you're itching to get your hands on these titles, you can pre-order Splashdown at EBgames.com and pre-order MX Rider at Amazon.com. Speak your mind about these new developments in our message board.
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 Squoosh, an unreleased Atari 2600 game from Apollo, was discovered some time ago but has not been available on the web in binary format until now. Unfortunately, it appears to be very incomplete. There is only one screen and your character is very limited in movement. If anyone has anything to add about the history, development, or gameplay of this title, please comment in our message boards.
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 CinciClassic, the Cincinnati, Ohio classic gaming event is scheduled to take place on November 9th-11th. Events will include game tournaments, a trivia contest, a trade session, an auction, and more. Songbird Productions has confirmed they will have a CinciClassic exclusive version of the upcoming Lynx game CyberVirus ready for sale with 8+ missions and an exclusive CinciClassic opening screen.
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 Thanks go out to Marco, who has sent us the binary image of the Atari version of Rabbit Transit. This game was released commercially by Starpath on cassette for the Supercharger, but was later discovered as an Atari prototype in cartridge form. While the gameplay between the two versions is the same, there are some differences which appear to be mostly cosmetic in nature. Download it now so you can help us discover what else may differ between the two versions!
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 RealityMan has released the source code to the Jagulator Jaguar Console Emulation Project. RealityMan states:
After some consideration I have decided to release the source of Jagulator to the public. I have two main reasons for this decision: (a) I am finding it difficult to spend the time on this project that I would like, hence causing the development of Jagulator to suffer considerably. (b) I really want others to start developing Jaguar emulators not only for Windows but for other platforms too (e.g. Lunix, BeOS etc).
If you'd like to contribute to the Jagulator project (you do want to see a working Jagulator emulator, right?) please visit the Jagulator Home Page and download the source!
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 Jon Legg, organizer of the classic gaming convention Eurocon 2001, reports that Star Wars: Ewok Adventure will be released in ROM format at the show. This prototype was first discovered a few years ago, although we're not sure if this is the same copy or a new discovery at this point. Eurocon 2001 is set to take place on October 26th-28th in Blackpool, England.
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 Baroque Gaming has announced a new Atari 2600 game called Warring Worms. The game is currently playable in beta release that you can download at the Baroque Gaming web site. You'll also find the latest news about the current status of the game and some screen shots. It's been tested in Stella, z26, and through a Supercharger. Let us know what you think of the game on our message board. Here is a description of the game from programmer Billy Eno:
Warring Worms is reminiscent of Light Cycles from Tron, but with a different twist. While avoiding walls, each worm can shoot a cannon that will destroy a single block on the playing field. Currently, there are ten starting playfields to use to make game play more challenging.
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 This one's for you hardcore collectors. William Cassidy sent us this scan of a Sears Tank-Plus picture label. You'll see that it's actually an adhesive label cut from a one-sheet, still on its backing. So the question is, was this a prototype label, or are there some Sears Tank-Plus picture label cartridges out there somewhere?
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 ClassicGaming has an interview with Andrew Davie, author of QB for the Atari 2600. Andrew, who is an experienced programmer on several platforms, talks about the strengths and weaknessess of various systems, the evolution of QB, and why he enjoyed programming on the 2600.
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 The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World by Steven L. Kent, is now available for order at Amazon.com for only $15.16. This is an updated and renamed version of the sold-out First Quarter: A 25-year History of Video Games. We're told the changes include a new ending, a new chapter, new art, an index, and a timeline. Here is the description from the publisher:
Based on more than 500 firsthand interviews with the creative geniuses and inspired crazies who transformed a backroom novelty into a cultural phenomenon, The Ultimate History of Video Games is the definitive account of the brilliant, quirky, wacky world of electronic entertainment. You’ll discover the behind-the-scenes story of the games you grew up with--from Pong, Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat to Pokemon and beyond. Author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent chronicles the exploits of eccentric designers, insanely great programmers, and maniacally driven entrepreneurs who wagered everything on a modern-day art form that no one thought would succeed. Entertaining, addictive, and as mesmerizing as its subject, The Ultimate History of Video Games is a must-have for anyone who's ever touched a joystick.
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This one's for you hardcore collectors. William Cassidy sent us this scan of a Sears Tank-Plus picture label. You'll see that it's actually an adhesive label cut from a one-sheet, still on its backing. So the question is, was this a prototype label, or are there some Sears Tank-Plus picture label cartridges out there somewhere?
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