Wrathchild Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) I tidied that up for Kjmann in the past. Edited September 10, 2013 by Wrathchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I wonder if Atari hired Glenn to do the Moon Patrol port. It has * and # still on the title screen. Nope, I talked to the programmer of both ports (Scott Smith). According to Scott pirated versions for the 8-bit started circulating before the game was released. From my website: According to Scott Smith, shortly before the Atari 5200 version was released pirated copies started appearing on various bulletin board systems for the Atari 8-bit. This was a huge problem as not only had the Atari 5200 version not yet been released, but the Atari 8-bit version wasn't even finished yet! Apparently some clever individual had gotten a hold of a 5200 prototype cartridge and hacked the Atari 5200 version into working on the Atari 8-bit computer. Rampant piracy was a huge problem for Atari as many games were leaked to bulletin boards before they were even released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fres Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) I was kidding about Glenn being the one who Atari hired to do the port, but I do enjoy the discussion. Actually, I think the * is option and # is select. I just thought it seemed like a 5200 conversion because of the * and #. It seems a little lazy. You also have to press the number 2 to continue, so the game requires a keyboard (XEGS) for that feature. Don't get me wrong. I like the game. Were there any other Atari 8-bit games (not 5200 conversions) that used * and # for option and select? I can't think of any. Edited September 10, 2013 by Fres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fres Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I tidied that up for Kjmann in the past. You made a new title screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Were there any other Atari 8-bit games (not 5200 conversions) that used * and # for option and select? I can't think of any. Not that I know of. Obviously it was a oversight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 You made a new title screen? No, nothing elaborate, just put the words SEL and OPT on the selection screen instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiliteZoner Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There have been so many rumors regarding Glenn over the years it would be great if he could post here and shed some light on the history of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There have been so many rumors regarding Glenn over the years it would be great if he could post here and shed some light on the history of this. I'd love to finally learn more about the guy. I wonder what the statute of limitations is for whatever he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fres Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 No, nothing elaborate, just put the words SEL and OPT on the selection screen instead That screen looks so much better. It looks like you improved the centering of the text too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Can you provide the updated EXE files for these that have SEL and OPT? That would be cool. Games that I remember that had them: Gremlins Mario Bros Moon Patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savetz Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I really want to interview Glenn the 5200 man for the ANTIC podcast. I will give a prize to the person who brings him to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I really want to interview Glenn the 5200 man for the ANTIC podcast. I will give a prize to the person who brings him to me. If you look at the Countermeasure conversion that 'Glenn' did, you see two names, Bruce and Gary. These are probably Gary Stark and Bruce Poehlman who programmed The Last Starfighter. If you could hunt one of them down, they might be able to tell you who he was. Allan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I really want to interview Glenn the 5200 man for the ANTIC podcast. I will give a prize to the person who brings him to me. I gave Randy info on my local dealer (Gary) who knew him. I believe that's the Gary mentioned above. That's the best lead I've got. EDIT: Gary also talked about knowing "Steve and Bruce" so that's probably the Bruce above. Gary ran a BBS and was connected to the online pirate community and when he would get new releases he would mail a copy to one of the guys he knew who could crack it. He was definitely working both sides. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savetz Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Stay tuned. Thanks, @Bryan. It was your lead that paid off. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiliteZoner Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This should be the most downloaded episode of Antic yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I think I'll actually download this one. I've been curious about Glenn for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Well looks like the secret will be out... one by one they track us old modem abusers down! +++ath0 Edited September 13, 2015 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbking67 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Kevin when you do the inevitable podcast interview, please use one of those ominous voice changers to protect the identity of the subject. I think it will add a certain ambience. Edited September 13, 2015 by bbking67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Kevin when you do the inevitable podcast interview, please use one of those ominous voice changers to protect the identity of the subject. I think it will add a certain ambience. Like the current Atari would even care unless they're planning for a 5200 Flashback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbking67 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Questions for Glenn: 1. Did you work for Pablo Escobar? 2. Did Atari employees provide the 5200 roms? 3. Or was special equipment used to dump the roms? 4. Is Glenn a real name or is it an acronym? 5. How long did a typical conversion take? 6. Which BBS systems were used to initially distribute the roms? 7. Did Atari ever make any legal threats directly? 8. Does your immediate family still refer to you as "The 5200 Man"? 9. Do you have any idead how far-reaching these games were? EVERY Atari computer owner knew who Glenn was. 10. Did Glenn have any contact with other famous hackers? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Glenn the 5200 man was a mythical hero to so many of us A8'ers back in the day, please let him know that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savetz Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 @bbking — I've already done the interview, but I did ask many of those questions. Not about Pablo Escobar though 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiliteZoner Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Glenn the 5200 man was a mythical hero to so many of us A8'ers back in the day, please let him know that He's basically the reason that I traded my 5200 back in the day. In hindsight I wish I'd kept it but at the time it seemed like a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Kevin, is this going to lead to more pirate interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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