+swlovinist Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have a good idea for a possible 2600 game. I would like someone who has some experience with 2600 programming/finished games to assist me making my game idea. My intention is to make a game on cart that would be a possible show exclusive, and split any revenue with someone 50/50. I would be able to help supply the raw materials as well. PM me if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I would be able to help supply the raw materials as well. So you'll supply the plastic to make the carts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I will supply the carts, boards, and help pay for the chips needed to make the game, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Could you give us an idea of what the game concept is? You'll find that most hobbyist programmers are knee deep in other projects and need some selling on your game. It's also the case where the intended game design may be more difficult than you expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Me... me... choose me!!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 The problem you run into is that everyone has ideas, but only a handful of people know how to code them. I have some ideas I have been wanting to do for years, but I don't have the 2600 programming experience yet to figure them out. I'm a programmer by profession and find it confusing and frustrating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Even if might be very discouraging, you should first have a look at this. Anyway, if the expected revenue exceeds 20k, I might be very slightly interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguyusa Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 He got off to a better star than I did in here LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atarius Maximus Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm impressed that both Andrew and Thomas replied. If I had a spare $20K laying around, I'd hire either in a second for a custom homebrew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguyusa Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 What happened to the vending machine that burned carts on demand? They were once in TG&Y stores here in the Midwest. It seems like repurposing one of those machines would make the process significantly easier, cheaper, and more accessible to the more casual fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 What happened to the vending machine that burned carts on demand? They were once in TG&Y stores here in the Midwest. It seems like repurposing one of those machines would make the process significantly easier, cheaper, and more accessible to the more casual fan. Never heard of that. Are you from an alternate timeline? Look around. Does anything look different or out of place? Count the trees in your yard. If the number of trees has changed, you're in a similar, but different timeline. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguyusa Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Is that sarcasm? They were very real, they had hilarious radio spots (The other store) "No, we don't have that game to fit your 2600 system, but you bring that sucker in here my boy Leroy will MAKE it fit, aint that right Leroy?!?!" Leroy "Uh-huh" They were in "TG&Y" stores, and were going to change the world! TG&Y also carried "Gameline" and more than a few titles from small labels that I never heard from before or since. Games out of it were $30-40 and not worth the extra price for the novelty. Maybe Oklahoma was a test market? Edited June 1, 2014 by wiseguyusa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Is that sarcasm? They were very real, they had hilarious radio spots (The other store) "No, we don't have that game to fit your 2600 system, but you bring that sucker in here my boy Leroy will MAKE it fit, aint that right Leroy?!?!" Leroy "Uh-huh" They were in "TG&Y" stores, and were going to change the world! TG&Y also carried "Gameline" and more than a few titles from small labels that I never heard from before or since. Games out of it were $30-40 and not worth the extra price for the novelty. Maybe Oklahoma was a test market? Can you use any of the info you know to find stuff about it online? It would be nice to see a video or photo of it or at least an article about it. Can you remember the name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguyusa Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The only thin I can think of is to try to find the radio commercials that ran on KMOD in Tulsa, they save all of them on a "master reel" (probably harddrive now) but it is going to be hard to find without the name of the company, which may come to me, I can still remember the funny commercials that they had, right up until the part where they mention the company name. Maybe a former TG&Y employee can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The only thin I can think of is to try to find the radio commercials that ran on KMOD in Tulsa, they save all of them on a "master reel" (probably harddrive now) but it is going to be hard to find without the name of the company, which may come to me, I can still remember the funny commercials that they had, right up until the part where they mention the company name. Maybe a former TG&Y employee can help? Sometimes my memories come back after getting them all warmed up with things from the time, like music, other commercials, and anything else from back then that can help loosen up the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguyusa Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) XANTE!!! The company was called Xante and they were BASED here out of Tulsa. My memory failed, But Jesse Hardesty of OVGE solved the puzzle! "I learned about 10 years ago that a grocery store here in Tulsa that used to be near 26th and Memorial did provide a similar service where you bought the carts blank and then could have any game burned to it from a selection that was available. Most of the games available were Imagic titles. The carts were blue shells with what looked like a floppy disk label applied to them with the title of the game you had chosen to have burned to it. Those carts were by the company Xante and they were based here in Tulsa back in the early 80s. Their carts are considered rarity 10 holy grails and command 4 digit amounts when they show up on Ebay." Jesse Hardesty Founder/Organizer Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition www.ovge.com Again, what I remember was their hilarious commercials that ran on KMOD, it was when he said "Imagic" that I knew he was right. My recollection was ONLY Imagic titles were available. http://atariage.com/company_page.html?CompanyID=94 The holy grail of collecting was made here in TULSA?!?! Edited June 5, 2014 by wiseguyusa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 XANTE!!! The company was called Xante and they were BASED here out of Tulsa. My memory failed, But Jesse Hardesty of OVGE solved the puzzle! "I learned about 10 years ago that a grocery store here in Tulsa that used to be near 26th and Memorial did provide a similar service where you bought the carts blank and then could have any game burned to it from a selection that was available. Most of the games available were Imagic titles. The carts were blue shells with what looked like a floppy disk label applied to them with the title of the game you had chosen to have burned to it. Those carts were by the company Xante and they were based here in Tulsa back in the early 80s. Their carts are considered rarity 10 holy grails and command 4 digit amounts when they show up on Ebay." Jesse Hardesty Founder/Organizer Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition www.ovge.com Again, what I remember was their hilarious commercials that ran on KMOD, it was when he said "Imagic" that I knew he was right. My recollection was ONLY Imagic titles were available. http://atariage.com/company_page.html?CompanyID=94 The holy grail of collecting was made here in TULSA?!?! I knew you could do it one way or another. Related video: youtube.com/watch?v=Sjo_7sLsCkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjo_7sLsCkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Just an update. I've started this project and have been making slothful progress. swlovinist has an interesting concept in mind akin to atari2600land and his Manhole homage. Stay tuned for more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thank you to theloon who has created a really clear direction on the game I wanted to make. He is free to share progress and ask for input on the game. The goal would be to have a great game to play and offer that experience in cart form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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